Vocabulary - Goals

Study the following vocabulary related to goals:

• Give up: To quit; to stop doing something.
• Don't give up just because it is difficult! (Não desista só porque é difícil!)
• Stick to: To continue doing something; not quitting.
• It is hard to stick to a diet during the holidays. (É difícil seguir a dieta durante os feriados.)
• Take up: To start a new hobby or activity.
• I decided to take up painting this year. (Eu decidi começar a pintar este ano.)
• Cut down on: To do or use less of something.
• I need to cut down on coffee; I drink too much. (Preciso diminuir o café; eu bebo muito.)
• Back out: To withdraw from a commitment/promise.
• You promised to help; you can't back out now. (Você prometeu ajudar; não pode pular fora agora.)
• On track: Proceeding correctly; on schedule.
• Use a calendar to keep your goals on track. (Use um calendário para manter seus objetivos no caminho certo.)

ACTIVITIES

1 - Use the correct word from the list above.

2 - Match the phrase to a synonym.