Unit 10

beat

defeat someone in a competition

compete

join a race or competition

essential for

very important / necessary

extreme sport

very dangerous and exciting sport

have a go

try

make a (big) difference

change a situation (a lot)

make our own luck

take action to make sure we succeed

make progress

develop and improve

it makes sense

you understand it

make the most of

fully use every opportunity

opponent

someone who you compete against

perfect for

the best choice

proud of

feeling very pleased about your success

right for

suitable for

similar to

nearly the same

take a chance/take a risk

do something even though you know something bad might happen

take advantage of

use something to help you

take care of something

deal with / or finish something

take it easy

relax

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