4000 Essential English Words 4 Unit 9: Growing to be Great
Question 1 |
Choose the right word for the given definition.
a gentle wind
A | breeze |
B | appetite |
C | subject |
D | display |
Question 2 |
Choose the right word for the given definition.
money for a job
A | rumor |
B | forgive |
C | wage |
D | whereas |
Question 3 |
Choose the right word for the given definition.
big and beautiful
A | feeble |
B | majestic |
C | efficient |
D | outraged |
Question 4 |
Choose the right word for the given definition.
full of energy
A | lively |
B | nor |
C | pessimistic |
D | alongside |
Question 5 |
Choose the right word for the given definition.
used to show how two things are different
A | alongside |
B | smash |
C | defy |
D | whereas |
Question 6 |
Choose the right definition for the given word.
pessimistic
A | to show something |
B | believing that something bad will happen |
C | full of energy |
D | large and beautiful |
Question 7 |
Choose the right definition for the given word.
slap
A | to hit someone |
B | to break something |
C | to be beside |
D | to be small or weak |
Question 8 |
Choose the right definition for the given word.
rumor
A | to pay |
B | to become windy |
C | to be a sign |
D | an unproven story |
Question 9 |
Choose the right definition for the given word.
outraged
A | angry |
B | connecting two ideas |
C | showing contrast |
D | believing something bad will happen |
Question 10 |
Choose the right definition for the given word.
defy
A | hunger |
B | to stop being angry |
C | helping someone |
D | to go against |
Question 11 |
Choose the answer that best fits the question.
Which of the following connects two negative ideas?
A | A breeze |
B | Nor |
C | Defy |
D | An outrage |
Question 12 |
Choose the answer that best fits the question.
What is a positive way to describe someone?
A | Forgive |
B | Pessimistic |
C | Lively |
D | Feeble |
Question 13 |
Choose the answer that best fits the question.
What can you study in school?
A | A breeze |
B | A subject |
C | A wage |
D | An outrage |
Question 14 |
Choose the answer that best fits the question.
What controls how much you eat?
A | Your appetite |
B | Your subject |
C | Your herald |
D | An efficient mouth |
Question 15 |
Choose the answer that best fits the question.
If you are showing something, what are you doing?
A | Assist |
B | Displaying it |
C | Slapped |
D | Smashed |
Question 16 |
GROWING TO BE GREAT
When George was just a boy, he didn’t have any parents. The rumor was that they died in a car accident. Many bad things could have happened to George, but he was lucky. He was sent to live alongside other children without parents. There were kind people to assist George and help him go forward with his life. However, he was a pessimistic and mean little boy.
George was often outraged. He told mean rumors about the other kids. He smashed furniture and even slapped other boys. He defied anyone who tried to help him, and soon it was difficult for them to forgive him. But George did display a love for one thing. He loved to play baseball. Whereas he was lazy in school and liked neither the subjects nor the teachers, he was lively and happy when he played baseball.
One of George’s teachers noticed his talent. He began to work with the boy. At first, they only talked about baseball. The teacher watched George play. He was a very efficient hitter. He almost never missed the ball. The teacher thought that George looked majestic when he played. When George hit the ball, it flew through the breeze as if it would never come down. In time, they began to talk about other things. They talked about George’s family and his dreams for the future. They developed a very good relationship.
As George got older, he began to grow. His appetite was huge. He ate and ate. He got stronger. Soon the other boys and even the teachers looked small and feeble next to him. Everyone thought that this heralded the start of a great baseball career.
When George got his first job as a baseball player, he gave most of his wages to the people who had helped him as a boy. He hoped that other children would also find a way to live happy, successful lives.
George grew up alongside other children who didn’t have parents.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 17 |
GROWING TO BE GREAT
When George was just a boy, he didn’t have any parents. The rumor was that they died in a car accident. Many bad things could have happened to George, but he was lucky. He was sent to live alongside other children without parents. There were kind people to assist George and help him go forward with his life. However, he was a pessimistic and mean little boy.
George was often outraged. He told mean rumors about the other kids. He smashed furniture and even slapped other boys. He defied anyone who tried to help him, and soon it was difficult for them to forgive him. But George did display a love for one thing. He loved to play baseball. Whereas he was lazy in school and liked neither the subjects nor the teachers, he was lively and happy when he played baseball.
One of George’s teachers noticed his talent. He began to work with the boy. At first, they only talked about baseball. The teacher watched George play. He was a very efficient hitter. He almost never missed the ball. The teacher thought that George looked majestic when he played. When George hit the ball, it flew through the breeze as if it would never come down. In time, they began to talk about other things. They talked about George’s family and his dreams for the future. They developed a very good relationship.
As George got older, he began to grow. His appetite was huge. He ate and ate. He got stronger. Soon the other boys and even the teachers looked small and feeble next to him. Everyone thought that this heralded the start of a great baseball career.
When George got his first job as a baseball player, he gave most of his wages to the people who had helped him as a boy. He hoped that other children would also find a way to live happy, successful lives.
George looked majestic when he played baseball.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 18 |
GROWING TO BE GREAT
When George was just a boy, he didn’t have any parents. The rumor was that they died in a car accident. Many bad things could have happened to George, but he was lucky. He was sent to live alongside other children without parents. There were kind people to assist George and help him go forward with his life. However, he was a pessimistic and mean little boy.
George was often outraged. He told mean rumors about the other kids. He smashed furniture and even slapped other boys. He defied anyone who tried to help him, and soon it was difficult for them to forgive him. But George did display a love for one thing. He loved to play baseball. Whereas he was lazy in school and liked neither the subjects nor the teachers, he was lively and happy when he played baseball.
One of George’s teachers noticed his talent. He began to work with the boy. At first, they only talked about baseball. The teacher watched George play. He was a very efficient hitter. He almost never missed the ball. The teacher thought that George looked majestic when he played. When George hit the ball, it flew through the breeze as if it would never come down. In time, they began to talk about other things. They talked about George’s family and his dreams for the future. They developed a very good relationship.
As George got older, he began to grow. His appetite was huge. He ate and ate. He got stronger. Soon the other boys and even the teachers looked small and feeble next to him. Everyone thought that this heralded the start of a great baseball career.
When George got his first job as a baseball player, he gave most of his wages to the people who had helped him as a boy. He hoped that other children would also find a way to live happy, successful lives.
George was a feeble boy with a small appetite.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 19 |
GROWING TO BE GREAT
When George was just a boy, he didn’t have any parents. The rumor was that they died in a car accident. Many bad things could have happened to George, but he was lucky. He was sent to live alongside other children without parents. There were kind people to assist George and help him go forward with his life. However, he was a pessimistic and mean little boy.
George was often outraged. He told mean rumors about the other kids. He smashed furniture and even slapped other boys. He defied anyone who tried to help him, and soon it was difficult for them to forgive him. But George did display a love for one thing. He loved to play baseball. Whereas he was lazy in school and liked neither the subjects nor the teachers, he was lively and happy when he played baseball.
One of George’s teachers noticed his talent. He began to work with the boy. At first, they only talked about baseball. The teacher watched George play. He was a very efficient hitter. He almost never missed the ball. The teacher thought that George looked majestic when he played. When George hit the ball, it flew through the breeze as if it would never come down. In time, they began to talk about other things. They talked about George’s family and his dreams for the future. They developed a very good relationship.
As George got older, he began to grow. His appetite was huge. He ate and ate. He got stronger. Soon the other boys and even the teachers looked small and feeble next to him. Everyone thought that this heralded the start of a great baseball career.
When George got his first job as a baseball player, he gave most of his wages to the people who had helped him as a boy. He hoped that other children would also find a way to live happy, successful lives.
When George grew up, he gave some of his wages to the people who had assisted him.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 20 |
GROWING TO BE GREAT
When George was just a boy, he didn’t have any parents. The rumor was that they died in a car accident. Many bad things could have happened to George, but he was lucky. He was sent to live alongside other children without parents. There were kind people to assist George and help him go forward with his life. However, he was a pessimistic and mean little boy.
George was often outraged. He told mean rumors about the other kids. He smashed furniture and even slapped other boys. He defied anyone who tried to help him, and soon it was difficult for them to forgive him. But George did display a love for one thing. He loved to play baseball. Whereas he was lazy in school and liked neither the subjects nor the teachers, he was lively and happy when he played baseball.
One of George’s teachers noticed his talent. He began to work with the boy. At first, they only talked about baseball. The teacher watched George play. He was a very efficient hitter. He almost never missed the ball. The teacher thought that George looked majestic when he played. When George hit the ball, it flew through the breeze as if it would never come down. In time, they began to talk about other things. They talked about George’s family and his dreams for the future. They developed a very good relationship.
As George got older, he began to grow. His appetite was huge. He ate and ate. He got stronger. Soon the other boys and even the teachers looked small and feeble next to him. Everyone thought that this heralded the start of a great baseball career.
When George got his first job as a baseball player, he gave most of his wages to the people who had helped him as a boy. He hoped that other children would also find a way to live happy, successful lives.
George was a lively student who liked many subjects.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 21 |
GROWING TO BE GREAT
When George was just a boy, he didn’t have any parents. The rumor was that they died in a car accident. Many bad things could have happened to George, but he was lucky. He was sent to live alongside other children without parents. There were kind people to assist George and help him go forward with his life. However, he was a pessimistic and mean little boy.
George was often outraged. He told mean rumors about the other kids. He smashed furniture and even slapped other boys. He defied anyone who tried to help him, and soon it was difficult for them to forgive him. But George did display a love for one thing. He loved to play baseball. Whereas he was lazy in school and liked neither the subjects nor the teachers, he was lively and happy when he played baseball.
One of George’s teachers noticed his talent. He began to work with the boy. At first, they only talked about baseball. The teacher watched George play. He was a very efficient hitter. He almost never missed the ball. The teacher thought that George looked majestic when he played. When George hit the ball, it flew through the breeze as if it would never come down. In time, they began to talk about other things. They talked about George’s family and his dreams for the future. They developed a very good relationship.
As George got older, he began to grow. His appetite was huge. He ate and ate. He got stronger. Soon the other boys and even the teachers looked small and feeble next to him. Everyone thought that this heralded the start of a great baseball career.
When George got his first job as a baseball player, he gave most of his wages to the people who had helped him as a boy. He hoped that other children would also find a way to live happy, successful lives.
George smashed things and slapped other boys when he was outraged.
A | TRUE |
B | FALSE |
Question 22 |
GROWING TO BE GREAT
When George was just a boy, he didn’t have any parents. The rumor was that they died in a car accident. Many bad things could have happened to George, but he was lucky. He was sent to live alongside other children without parents. There were kind people to assist George and help him go forward with his life. However, he was a pessimistic and mean little boy.
George was often outraged. He told mean rumors about the other kids. He smashed furniture and even slapped other boys. He defied anyone who tried to help him, and soon it was difficult for them to forgive him. But George did display a love for one thing. He loved to play baseball. Whereas he was lazy in school and liked neither the subjects nor the teachers, he was lively and happy when he played baseball.
One of George’s teachers noticed his talent. He began to work with the boy. At first, they only talked about baseball. The teacher watched George play. He was a very efficient hitter. He almost never missed the ball. The teacher thought that George looked majestic when he played. When George hit the ball, it flew through the breeze as if it would never come down. In time, they began to talk about other things. They talked about George’s family and his dreams for the future. They developed a very good relationship.
As George got older, he began to grow. His appetite was huge. He ate and ate. He got stronger. Soon the other boys and even the teachers looked small and feeble next to him. Everyone thought that this heralded the start of a great baseball career.
When George got his first job as a baseball player, he gave most of his wages to the people who had helped him as a boy. He hoped that other children would also find a way to live happy, successful lives.
Why did one of George’s teachers begin to work with him?
A | George displayed a talent for baseball. |
B | No one wanted to talk to George. |
C | George was a pessimistic student. |
D | George didn’t like the boys at school. |
Question 23 |
GROWING TO BE GREAT
When George was just a boy, he didn’t have any parents. The rumor was that they died in a car accident. Many bad things could have happened to George, but he was lucky. He was sent to live alongside other children without parents. There were kind people to assist George and help him go forward with his life. However, he was a pessimistic and mean little boy.
George was often outraged. He told mean rumors about the other kids. He smashed furniture and even slapped other boys. He defied anyone who tried to help him, and soon it was difficult for them to forgive him. But George did display a love for one thing. He loved to play baseball. Whereas he was lazy in school and liked neither the subjects nor the teachers, he was lively and happy when he played baseball.
One of George’s teachers noticed his talent. He began to work with the boy. At first, they only talked about baseball. The teacher watched George play. He was a very efficient hitter. He almost never missed the ball. The teacher thought that George looked majestic when he played. When George hit the ball, it flew through the breeze as if it would never come down. In time, they began to talk about other things. They talked about George’s family and his dreams for the future. They developed a very good relationship.
As George got older, he began to grow. His appetite was huge. He ate and ate. He got stronger. Soon the other boys and even the teachers looked small and feeble next to him. Everyone thought that this heralded the start of a great baseball career.
When George got his first job as a baseball player, he gave most of his wages to the people who had helped him as a boy. He hoped that other children would also find a way to live happy, successful lives.
When was George lively and happy?
A | When he had lunch with other children |
B | When he was playing baseball |
C | When he was at school |
D | When he got married |
Question 24 |
GROWING TO BE GREAT
When George was just a boy, he didn’t have any parents. The rumor was that they died in a car accident. Many bad things could have happened to George, but he was lucky. He was sent to live alongside other children without parents. There were kind people to assist George and help him go forward with his life. However, he was a pessimistic and mean little boy.
George was often outraged. He told mean rumors about the other kids. He smashed furniture and even slapped other boys. He defied anyone who tried to help him, and soon it was difficult for them to forgive him. But George did display a love for one thing. He loved to play baseball. Whereas he was lazy in school and liked neither the subjects nor the teachers, he was lively and happy when he played baseball.
One of George’s teachers noticed his talent. He began to work with the boy. At first, they only talked about baseball. The teacher watched George play. He was a very efficient hitter. He almost never missed the ball. The teacher thought that George looked majestic when he played. When George hit the ball, it flew through the breeze as if it would never come down. In time, they began to talk about other things. They talked about George’s family and his dreams for the future. They developed a very good relationship.
As George got older, he began to grow. His appetite was huge. He ate and ate. He got stronger. Soon the other boys and even the teachers looked small and feeble next to him. Everyone thought that this heralded the start of a great baseball career.
When George got his first job as a baseball player, he gave most of his wages to the people who had helped him as a boy. He hoped that other children would also find a way to live happy, successful lives.
Why was George good at baseball?
A | He was very tall. |
B | He could swim very well. |
C | He was a very efficient hitter. |
D | He usually defied his teachers. |
Question 25 |
GROWING TO BE GREAT
When George was just a boy, he didn’t have any parents. The rumor was that they died in a car accident. Many bad things could have happened to George, but he was lucky. He was sent to live alongside other children without parents. There were kind people to assist George and help him go forward with his life. However, he was a pessimistic and mean little boy.
George was often outraged. He told mean rumors about the other kids. He smashed furniture and even slapped other boys. He defied anyone who tried to help him, and soon it was difficult for them to forgive him. But George did display a love for one thing. He loved to play baseball. Whereas he was lazy in school and liked neither the subjects nor the teachers, he was lively and happy when he played baseball.
One of George’s teachers noticed his talent. He began to work with the boy. At first, they only talked about baseball. The teacher watched George play. He was a very efficient hitter. He almost never missed the ball. The teacher thought that George looked majestic when he played. When George hit the ball, it flew through the breeze as if it would never come down. In time, they began to talk about other things. They talked about George’s family and his dreams for the future. They developed a very good relationship.
As George got older, he began to grow. His appetite was huge. He ate and ate. He got stronger. Soon the other boys and even the teachers looked small and feeble next to him. Everyone thought that this heralded the start of a great baseball career.
When George got his first job as a baseball player, he gave most of his wages to the people who had helped him as a boy. He hoped that other children would also find a way to live happy, successful lives.
What was the rumor about George’s parents?
A | They were very sick. |
B | They were not able to take care of him. |
C | They went on a trip. |
D | They died in a car accident. |
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Word List
- alongside [əˈlɒŋˈsaɪd] adv.
If something is alongside another thing, then it is next to it.
→ We work alongside each other in the office.
- appetite [ˈæpitait] n.
Your appetite is your hunger for food.
→ Tom has a big appetite. He eats all the time.
- assist [əˈsist] v.
To assist someone is to help them.
→ Andrew assisted me with my homework.
- breeze [briːz] n.
A breeze is a soft wind.
→ The breeze caused the leaves to fall off the tree.
- defy [diˈfai] v.
To defy someone is to work against them or refuse to do what they say.
→ The students got into trouble for defying their teacher’s rules.
- display [disˈplei] v.
To display something is to show it, especially by putting it in a certain place.
→ The museum displayed many wonderful paintings.
- efficient [iˈfiʃənt] adj.
If something or someone is efficient, they do not waste energy.
→ My car is very efficient. I rarely have to buy gas.
- feeble [ˈfiːbəl] adj.
If someone is feeble, they are small or weak.
→ The boy was too feeble to carry the object very far.
- forgive [fə:rgɪv] v.
To forgive someone is to stop being angry with them.
→ Sandra forgave Peter after he said he was sorry.
- lively [ˈlaivli] adj.
If someone is lively, they have a lot of energy.
→ Jennifer is very lively: she’s always running and playing.
- majestic [məˈdʒestik] adj.
If something is majestic, it is large and beautiful.
→ The rich people lived in a big, majestic house.
- nor [nɔːr] conj
You use nor to connect two negative ideas.
→ I eat neither apples nor oranges. I don’t like either one.
- outraged [ˈautreɪdʒ] adj.
If someone is outraged, they are very angry.
→ My father was outraged when he saw that I had crashed his car.
- pessimistic [ˌpesəˈmistik] adj.
If someone is pessimistic, they believe that the worst will happen.
→ John is pessimistic. He always thinks something bad will happen.
- rumor [ˈruːmər] n.
A rumor is something people talk about even though it may not be true.
→ Kevin was spreading rumors about Marcia to everyone.
- slap [slæp] v.
To slap someone means to hit them with the palm of the hand.
→ Out of anger, Helen slapped Eunice on the face.
- smash [smæʃ] v.
To smash something is to break it into many small pieces.
→ Jacob smashed the window with a rock.
- subject [ˈsʌbdʒɪkt] n.
A subject is the topic that is being discussed or taught.
→ The subject of Marco’s speech was the economy.
- wage [weɪdʒ] n.
A wage is the money that a person gets for doing a job.
→ The wages I receive from my job are really great!
- whereas [hwɛərˈæz] conj.
You use whereas to show how two things are different.
→ My sister loves horror movies, whereas I prefer comedies.