Tenses
You don’t seem / aren’t seem to care much about fashion
don't seem
• I don’t really get _____ with my next-door neighbour – she’s a terrible gossip.
• My brother Jack was keen _____ skateboarding when he was younger.
on
Translate: obese, tap, diploma
otyły, kran, dyplom/świadectwo
Do you know anyone who likes (robić) ____ household chores?
doing
I’m sorry, I can’t talk right now – I’m in the middle of making dinner. AM
I’m sorry, I can’t talk right now – _________________.
I am making dinner
I _________________ (not / drink) any beer last night.
didn't drink
• I’m not a big fan of team sports, but I _____ yoga three times a week.
• Nice to meet you, Chris – what do you _____ for a living?
do
Translate: znajomy, przytulić, urlop macierzyński
acquaintance, hug, maternity leave
Use different words:
Claire *turned down the job* she was offered although the working conditions were very good.
E.g. didn't accept the job
The teacher caught Peter reading a book during her lesson. WAS
The teacher noticed that Peter ____________ a book during her lesson.
was reading
I wish you wouldn’t keep interrupting me when I’m trying to concentrate!
You _________________________ when I’m trying to concentrate!
ALWAYS
are always interrupting me
• The actress was wearing a/an _____ but elegant dress.
• I like _____ yogurt – without any added sugar or fruit.
plain
Finish and translate the phrase: be _____ and parcel of sth
part
być nieodłączną częścią czegoś
Life is not easy - in such an isolated place a lot of young people turn ________________ smoking, drinking and drugs.
to
I arrived late for the concert. ALREADY
The concert ________________ when I arrived.
had already started
Correct the mistake:
It's my first time I drove a car.
I have driven a car.
• My sister hit the _____ when she saw that I had used up all her lipstick.
• Claire and I are good friends, but we couldn’t live under the same _____ – she’s far too untidy.
• We need to have the _____ repaired – last week’s massive storm has blown off a few tiles.
roof
Give a synonym to: affluent
rich, wealthy, well-off, ...
(Wolałbym być samozatrudnionym) ________________________ than work under somebody.
I'd rather be self-employed.
My brother has no intention of getting any careers advice – he knows what he wants to do. GOING
My brother ________________ any careers advice – he knows what he wants to do.
is not/isn’t going to get
By the end of April, we __________ (finish) school.
will have finished
• I usually buy shoes on the Internet as online shops often sell shoes at _____ prices.
• You have to be really _____ to win at tennis.
• If airline companies want to remain _____, they need to lower their fares.
competitive
Explain in English: eyesore
Something ugly.
Sweets are my _____ (weak). I can't stop eating them!
weakness
After working as a kindergarten teacher for ten years, Kate decided it was time for a change. BEEN
Kate decided it was time for a change when she ________________________ as a kindergarten teacher for ten years.
had/’d been working