B2 Revision: Block 1

Personality and emotions

100

What's a phrase that means 'make a decision' or 'form an opinion about sb'?

to make up your mind

200

When do you use -ed and -ing endings?

(e.g This movie is depress..; I am depress..;)

-ed to describe your emotions/feelings;
-ing todescribe things and actions;

I am depressED
This movie is depressING

300

What's the meaning of and the difference between 'boasting' and 'showing off'?

'boasting' -  attract attention of other people by saying how good you are

'showing off' - do certain actions or show something that you own, in order to attract attention of other people

400

Name antonyms to the following adjectives:
1) quick-tempered / aggressive / emotional;
2) nervous / worried;
3) altruistic / selfless;
4) unconfident / insecure;
5) aimless / uncertain / indecisive / a quitter;

Get at least 4 out of 5 correct, to recieve the points!

1) composed;
2) laid-back / relaxed / easy-going;
3) self-centred / egoistic / selfish;
4) self-assured;
5) determined / goal-oriented;

500

Name synonyms to the following phrases:
1) to seem to be;
2) to tell someone the truth;
3) to find out the true reason for something;
4) to upset someone;

1) to come across as;
2) to set someone straight;
3) to get to the bottom of the situation;
4) to ruffle someone's feathers;

Body language and actions

100

Name phrases that describe these movements/actions:
1)
2)

3)

1) cross the arms;
2) cover the mouth;
3) pick smth up;

200

Name phrases that describe these movements/actions:
1)
2)

3)

1) to punch;
2) to kick;
3) to pout;

300

Name phrases that describe these movements/actions:
1)
2)
3)

1) to avoid direct eye contact;
2) to maintain direct eye contact;
3) to pass smth;

400

Name phrases that describe these movements/actions:
1)
2)
3)

1) to lean on smth;
2) to lift smth;
3) to sprint;

500

Name phrases that describe these movements/actions:
1)
2)

3)

4)

1) to shrug the shoulders;
2) to crinkle the nose;
3) to leap;
4) to frown;

Health Issues

100

What's English for 'промити рану'?

to rinse the wound

200

Name phrases that describe these actions:
1)
2)
3)

1) dehydration;
2) vomit;
3) choke;

300

What do you call the state between being awake and sleeping?

drowsiness

400

Name phrases that describe these pictures:
1)

2)
3)

1) cast;
2) band-aid;
3) gauze;

500

Fill in each gap with one word:

"I was skiing yesterday, when I suddenly fainted and ... . My friends thought I had a heart attack, so they started performing ... . When I woke up in the hospital, I saw, that I broke my arm, I had an open ... ."

collapsed;
CPR;
fracture;

Work

100

What are the synonyms to:
1) quit;
2) get fired;

1) resign;
2) get laid off;

200

What do you call 'the money paid by a company to its employees when they move to another place to work'? 

relocation package

300

Explain the meaning of:
1) sabbatical program;
2) perk(s);

1) a year or shorter period of a paid leave for study, rest, or travel, given at intervals (usually seven or five years), to some college teachers and nowadays to people in other fields at full or partial salary;

2) bonuses;

400

What do you call:
1) time a new parent gets off from work, in order to raise their newborn child;
2) money an employee gets after getting fired; ?

1) parental leave (maternity / paternity leave);
2) severance package;

500

Explain the meaning of:
1) tuition reimbursement;
2) equitable workplace;

1) money from the company that is paid back to the employee after they pay for their education;
2) a workplace where every employee is treated fairly and has equal chances, no matter who they are;

Success

100

Explain the word 'persevere'

to continue making effort and doing something, even despite having problems and difficulties

200

Complete the sentences with correct prepositions:
1) I took .. the challenge of starting my own company.
2) I struggled .. find my target audience.
3) I'm determined .. succeed .. getting my PHD.
4) I am very proud .. your work.

1) on;
2) to;
3) to, in;
4) of;

300

Correct the mistakes in the text
"Last year, I missed the porunity to study abroad because I didn’t apply on time. I really regret not go. But, I decided to make the more of the chance to improve my skills here. I’ve gamed valvular experience by working in several local companies."

Last year, I missed the opportunity to study abroad because I didn’t apply on time. I really regret not going. But, I decided to make the most of the chance to improve my skills here. I’ve gained valuable experience by working in several local companies.

400

What is English for:
1) не зустріти мої очікування, не відповідати моїм очікуванням;
2) зіткнутися з невдачами, зазнати перешкод;
3) поводитися, впоратися, справлятися; ?

1) to fall short of my expectations, to not meet my expectations;
2) to face setbacks;
3) to handle smth;

500

Explain the words:
1) disheartened;
2) overwhelmed;
3) intimidated;
4) embarrassed;
5) frustrated;

Get at least 4 out of 5 correct, to recieve the points!

1) losing hope and confidence, upset;
2) having too many emotions, too much to manage;
3) nervous or scared of somebody/something;
4) awkward, ashamed, uncomfortable;
5) annoyed or not confident, especially because you can't achieve something;