1. a big international company.

2. a symbol which represents a particular brand.

3. people you complete against

4. to come out

5. a strong wish for the future.

The key:

1. medal 2. determined 3. launch 4. brand 5. sportswear

2. 6. global giant 7. logo 8. rivals 9. step out 10. goal

Step 8 Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box.

Compete fail guarantee perform retire succeed 1. Professional footballers usually ______________ before they are forty.

2. How many runners will you have to _____________ against in the marathon?

3. Li Ning had all the skills needed to ___________ in business.

4. How well did he ___________ in the 100 meters?

5. If you _____________ the exam, you won't go to university.

6. We will do our best, but I can't _________ that we will win.

The key:

参考答案

1. retire 2. compete 3. succeed 4. perform 5. fail 6. guarantee.