Nouns
Rephrase:
I told them some exciting news.
The news ____________.
The news was told to me.
Correct, if necessary
If you would like to know farther details, I can help you.
further details
What prefix means 'between'?
inter-
Rephrase using phrasal verb:
Joe inherited a lot of money, which changed his life completely.
Joe came into a lot of money, which changed his life completely.
I don’t like it when people ________ of others behind their backs.
a) talk bad
b) speak ill
c) tell ill
d) speak illy
speak ill
Match
1. a set of a) thunder
2. a bar of b) pyjamas
3. a pair of c) soap
4. a clap of d) traffic lights
1. a set of d) traffic lights
2. a clap of a) thunder
3. a pair of b) pyjamas
4. a bar of c) soap
The new restaurant is __________ the one we usually visit.
a) three times more expensive than
b) three times more expensive as
c) three times less expensive than
d) three times less expensive as
c) three times less expensive than
Many teenagers struggle with feelings of ________ (secure) about their appearance.
insecurity
His grandmother _________ peacefully after a long illness last week.
passed away
If you continue to be late for work, you might ________ (get fired) soon.
get the sack
I'm happy with your progress in English. You made ______ mistakes in your previous test than now.
a) much more
b) many more
c) much fewer
d) a lot less
She looked _______ (quick) at his message and then began to speak. Her voice sounded _______ (terrible).
quickly - terrible
Rephrase with a compound adjective
The kitchen has all the necessary tools and appliances (equipment).
The kitchen is well-equipped.
I was ________(shocked) when I heard the surprising news about my friend.
taken aback
Having a map on your phone can really _________ (be useful or helpful) when travelling.
come in handy
Find mistakes (if any):
bush - bushes
photo - photoes
ox - oxen
people's belief - peoples' beliefs
crisis - crisises
bush - bushes
photo - photos
ox - oxen
people's belief - people's beliefs
crisis - crises
___________________(он трусливо избежал драки), choosing to run instead of facing his opponent.
He avoided the fight in a cowardly way
Give the opposites of the following adjectives
honest
practical
imaginable
dishonest
impractical
unimaginable
Match phrasal verbs and their meanings:
1. stand up for a) admire or respect
2. go with b) support in an argument or fight
3. look up to c) criticise
4. put down d) match
1. stand up for - b) support in an argument or fight
2. go with - d) match
3. look up to - a) admire or respect
4. put down - c) criticise
It is not appropriate to _______ affairs that do not concern you directly.
a) interrupt in
b) interact in
c) interfere in
d) intervene into
Translate
После тщательной подготовки он допустил гораздо меньше ошибок в тесте.
After a thorough preparation he made far fewer mistakes in his test.
Hobby Number of teenagers choosing it (%)
Reading 29
Travelling 10
Travelling is almost three times less popular than reading.
I tried to fix my old computer, but all my efforts were _________ (fruit).
fruitless
Give three phrasal verbs meaning 'continue'
keep on
carry on
go on
Idioms
Stop telling me what to do. You are always acting like a __________ !
Dutch uncle