Задание

Put the elements into the gaps

Complete the sentences with the correct words. There are some extra words you don't need.

  • dissuade
  • influenced
  • gives in
  • resist
  • discourage
  • obey
  • resisted
  • dominates
  • bewildered
  • put up with
  • put down
  • strain
  • put off
  1. My parents are trying to [ ] me from going to college. They think I should go to university.
  2. My mother [ ] my choice of profession. I was always interested in what she does.
  3. I am very stubborn. I will argue until the enemy [ ].
  4. This Saturday there was the main party of the year at our school. I couldn't [ ] the temptation to go to the party.
  5. Only the worst weather will [ ] Julia from taking her daily evening walks in the park.
  6. The parents wanted their son to [ ] them, but he [ ] the best he could.
  7. The opinion of the headman [ ] the opinion of the classmates. He is highly respected.
  8. I was [ ] to discover that my friend was about to be fired.
  9. I had to [ ] moving to another city, as my father was offered a good job.
  10. In his speech, Michael [ ] a friend, making fun of her outfit.