Questions

A. Which expression would you use to talk about a skill you always had?

1. ...always came naturally to me.

2. I am top in...

3. I have accomplished...

B. Which of these expressions talk about a relationship in your personal life?

1. I exceeded my personal best.

2. I got engaged/married.

3. I was the first among my friends and family to...

C. Which of these expressions means you moved up the ladder in work and gained more responsibility?

1. I received a generous pay rise.

2. I was given a bonus.

3. I was promoted.

D. Which of these expressions means you did better than most other people?

1. I graduated from...

2. I exceeded the average.

3. I have a skill/knack for...

E. Which of these means you had the possibility of winning an award?

1. I was invited to speak at...

2. I was nominated for an important prize.

3. I received a prestigious award.

F. Which of these expressions is a formal way of saying you had an opportunity to talk to somebody very important?

1. I had the honour of addressing...

2. I was selected to receive the honour of...

3. I negotiated a profitable deal with...

Answer Key

A=1; B=2; C=3; D=2; E=2; F=1