BSA Real English

Question 1

When a person tells me about their problems, I try to __ __ __ __ before making negative remarks

Answer 1

to be in their shoes

to be in a person’s position

Question 2

I’m __-__ of my flaws (weaknesses) and I try to work on them as much as possible

Answer 2

self-aware

conscious of yourself

Question 3

My __ pursuit got me to where I wanted to be

Answer 3

relentless

persistent, constant

Question 4

I gave my assistant __ __ __ to prove to me that I could trust her work

Answer 4

one last shot

to do something for one last time

Question 5

I have __ __ what happened to my brother last weekend. He didn’t answer any of my calls

Answer 5

no clue

def: no idea

Question 6

I went through many __ before becoming a successful businessperson

Answer 6

setbacks

def: delays or obstacles in you way

Question 7

I feel __ when people lie to me

Answer 7

upset

def: unhappy anxious annoyed

Question 8

The painting __ an amazing sunset over the sea

Answer 8

depicts

def: show, represent

Question 9

His __ in solving complex problems was admired by his colleagues

Answer 9

ingenuity

def: creativity cleverness

Question 10

She had to __ her true feelings in order to maintain a professional __ at work.

Answer 10

1) conceal
2) demeanor

def:
1) hide, keep secret
2) the way you behave towards others