Level 1
Translate into English:
«Я никогда не видел такого красивого заката. Но в прошлом году я видел один потрясающий в горах.»
I have never seen such a beautiful sunset. But last year I saw an amazing one in the mountains.
Your Armenian friend says they feel sad because they don't eat traditional food anymore. Tell them that you used to miss Russian food too when you moved.
I used to miss Serbian food too when I moved.
If I _____ in Yerevan right now, I _____ to the Cascade complex every day. But I'm stuck at home.
a) am / will go
b) were / would go
c) was / go
b) were / would go
Translate using phrasal verbs from the list:
«Не откладывай поездку в Армению. Успокойся, надень удобную обувь и выбрось старый путеводитель.»
Don’t put off the trip to Armenia. Calm down, put on comfortable shoes and throw away the old guidebook.
Can you help me? I can’t _____ my phone. The button is broken.
a) switch on
b) look out after
c) quit your job
a) switch on
Choose the correct answer:
She _____ already _____ her homework, and then she _____ to the park yesterday.
a) has / done / went
b) did / — / has gone
c) have / done / go
a) has / done / went
Translate:
«Жаль, что я не говорю по-турецки. Я бы заказал чай в Стамбуле сам.»
I wish I spoke Turkish. I would order tea in Istanbul myself.
Situation: Your Turkish friend wants to visit Armenia but is afraid of the language barrier. Give advice using “If I were you…”
If I were you, I would calm down and just use Google Translate. People are friendly.
After living in Turkey for 5 years, they decided to _____ their restaurant business in Antalya.
a) break up
b) set up
c) go through
b) set up
You just finished a 10 km run. A friend asks how you feel. Answer using I’m beat.
I’m beat! That was so hard.
Situation: Your friend just came back from Yerevan. Ask if they have ever visited Lake Sevan before this trip.
Have you ever visited Lake Sevan before?
I wish I _____ to Armenia last summer. Everyone says it's beautiful.
a) went
b) had gone
c) have gone
a) went
Translate:
«В Дубае ты не должен фотографировать военные зоны. Тебе не нужно носить маску везде, но ты обязан уважать местные обычаи.»
Answer:
In Turkey, you mustn’t take photos of military zones. You don’t have to wear a mask everywhere, but you have to respect local customs.
Situation: Your friend sees you exercising at a hotel gym in Belgrade and asks what you're doing. Answer using work out.
I’m working out before trying Serbian food.
Rewrite the question correctly:
Did you ever go through something really difficult?
Have you ever gone through something really difficult?
Translate:
«Раньше мы жили в Анкаре, но потом переехали в Стамбул. Теперь мы живём в Сербии.»
We used to live in Ankara, but then we moved to Istanbul. Now we live in Serbia.
Situation: You didn't try lahmacun in Turkey and now you regret it. Say: “I wish I _____.”
I wish I tried lahmacun in Turkey.
You _____ get a visa for Serbia if you have an EU passport. It's not required.
a) mustn’t
b) don’t have to
c) haven’t to
b) don’t have to
Situation: Your room is a complete mess – clothes on the floor, old magazines everywhere.
Tell your younger sister:
“_____ your clothes from the floor and _____ your shoes – we have to leave in 5 minutes.”
Use pick up and put on.
Pick up your clothes from the floor and put on your shoes – we have to leave in 5 minutes.
Ask your grandparents:
“What _____ you _____ (do) for fun when you were young?”
What did you use to do for fun when you were young?
When I was in Turkey, I _____ eat baklava every day, but now I don't eat sweets.
a) used to
b) use to
c) was used to
a) used to
Translate:
«Если ты поедешь в Сербию, ты попробуй лучшие гамбургеры в Европе. Если не поедешь - пожалеешь.»
Answer:
If you go to Serbia, you will try the best burgers in Europe. If you don't go, you will regret it.
In Armenia, there is a sign “No smoking” near a church. Your friend lights a cigarette.
You mustn’t smoke here near the church. It’s disrespectful.
«Я вымотан. Мне нужно починить компьютер и включить зарядку. Завтра приглашу её на свидание.»
I’m beat. I need to repair the computer and plug in the charger. Tomorrow I’ll ask her out.
Ask your friend:
“What _____ you _____ (do) if you _____ (lose) your phone?”
What will you do if you lose your phone?