[Unit 7][Wordpower] Self-

Question 1

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[reformulate with self- + an adjective]

I’m sure she’ll be a successful team leader. She’s very certain of her own abilities.

Answer 1

I’m sure she’ll be a successful team leader. She’s very self-confident.

AmE /ˌself ˈkɑːnfɪdənt/
BrE /ˌself ˈkɒnfɪdənt/

Question 2

[reformulate with self- + an adjective]

Yoga is good for your health and it also makes you more able to notice your thoughts and feelings.

Answer 2

Yoga is good for your health and it also makes you more self-aware.

AmE: /ˌself əˈwer/
BrE: /ˌself əˈweə(r)/

Question 3

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He doesn’t care about anyone else. I’ve never met anyone who’s so interested only in his own needs.

Answer 3

He doesn’t care about anyone else. I’ve never met anyone who’s so self-centred.

AmE: /ˌself ˈsentərd/
BrE: /ˌself ˈsentəd/

Question 4

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She’s so pleased with herself that it never occurs to her that other people don’t like her.

Answer 4

She’s so self-satisfied that it never occurs to her that other people don’t like her.

/ˌself ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

Question 5

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She gave up her job so her husband could pursue a career in politics. Why is she always so ready to give up things for other people?

Answer 5

She gave up her job so her husband could pursue a career in politics. Why is she always so self-sacrificing?

/ˌself ˈsækrɪfaɪsɪŋ/

Question 6

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We’ve started growing our own vegetables, although I doubt we’ll ever be able to look after our own needs.

Answer 6

We’ve started growing our own vegetables, although I doubt we’ll ever be self-sufficient.

/ˌself səˈfɪʃnt/