Speak Out` | Unit 1

Life: Feeling good?

1. She *****s too much effort on things that don't matter.

2. After drinking three cups of coffee, I desperately needed to ***** a penny (an idioma).

1. to use energy, effort, etc., especially until it has all been used

2. people say ‘spend a penny’ to avoid saying ‘use the toilet’ (an idioma)
   [spend]

I ****** those who stand up for their beliefs and values.

to respect somebody for what they have done or to respect their qualities
[admire]

• I don't agree with her, but I admire her for *****ing to her principles.

• We should ***** to a simpler plan to ensure everyone understands.

• to continue doing something despite difficulties

• to continue doing or using something and not want to change it.

[stick to]

• He is such a curious boy, always asking questions.

• It was a curious feeling, as though we were floating on air.

1. having a strong desire to know about something

2. strange and unusual

[curious]

• You can play ** your *** or with up to five friends;

• Thankfully it is possible to manage this problem ** your ***;

• She lives *** her ***;

• He did it *** his ***.

alone; without anyone else
without help

[on … own]

• Occasionally, I need to look back and ****** myself how far I've come.

• Religious leaders often ****** us to do good and care for neighbors.

to help somebody remember something, especially something important that they must do