Answer — Exercise 2
10 - Mind·New Total English Upper-Intermediate - Students' Book
Question
Work in pairs. Match the quotes below with the photos. What do you think the underlined phrases mean?
Answer
- Top photo → walking on hot coals = mind over matter (using your thoughts to control physical feelings or an unpleasant situation)
- Middle photo → great leaders = the power of persuasion (the skill of persuading someone to do something)
- Bottom photo → not eating sweet things = willpower (the ability to not give into temptation in order to achieve something you want to do)
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