2 | Pay attention to the boldfaced words in Task 1. Choose the correct definition that matches the meaning of each boldfaced word.

1. attitude (n.) |  | 2. support (v.) |  | assistance (n.) |  | 4. hang out (phr.v.)
a) the way how you feel about something or someone b) the way how you work with someone |  | a) demotivate somebody by saying that you cannot do it better b) help somebody by saying that you agree with them |  | a) help b) ideas |  | a) spend a lot of time with a person or in a place b) have good relationships with a person

5- influence (v.) |  | 6. step back (phr.v.) |  | 7. acquire (v.) |  | 8. outcome (n.)
a) have an effect on a person's behaviour or a situation. b) have a problem with a person's behaviour or a situation. |  | a) stop being involved in something b) start being involved in something |  | a) learn something such as a language or a skill b) practise what you have learned |  | a) the reason of an action b) the result or effect of an action

| Listen and check your answers. Pay attention to the pronunciation. | ▶Track 17

3 | Complete the sentences with the words/phrases from Task 2. You may need to change verb forms. 0. My grandad had a great influence on my education. 1. Some parents ★★★ when their children have a problem as they want to teach them to solve their problems on their own. 2. If you practise a lot, you can ★★★ better study habits. 3. My grandad has always ★★★ me in all my decisions. 4. The ★★★ of improving your soft skills is priceless. 5. If you want to be a successful learner, you need to have a positive ★★★ to learning. 6. My chemistry teacher's advice was of great ★★★ in my final project. 7. You should choose the friends who you ★★★ with wisely. They have more effect on your life than you think.