Vocabulary 1
What does the highlighted phrase mean?
He received a fair share of criticism.
a) a large amount
b) a small amount
c) an honest amount
a) a large amount
Use the verb "feature" in a sentence of yours.
e.g. The trailer features some of the most breathtaking scenes in the movie.
He admitted that he ______ all the money from the box.
a) took
b) was taking
c) had taken
c) had taken
When you get off the train, we _______ for you on the platform.
a) will wait
b) will be waiting
c) will have waited
b) will be waiting
Use the proper reporting verb + the correct form of the main verb:
"I didn't break the window" ⇒ George ___ the window.
denied breaking
Use 'let alone' in your sentence.
- The sentence should be at least 8 words long.
- The sentence counts only if 1) it is grammatically correct and 2) the phrase is used correctly.
e.g. She can’t afford a new phone, let alone a car.
Is the sentence correct? If not, correct the mistake + translate the sentence.
He is overly reliant in ChatGPT when writing his emails.
reliant ON
Translation: Он чересчур полагается на ChatGPT при написании емейлов.
Use the correct Past Form:
When he said that he loved me, I knew that he _____ (lie).
was lying
Use the correct Future Form:
Don't phone between 7 and 8. We ___ (have) dinner then.
will be having
Is the sentence correct? If not, correct the mistake:
She accused me for illegally copying her work.
Incorrect.
She accused me of illegally copying her work.
Which sentence(s) is/are correct? If you find a mistake(s), correct it/them.
a) He starred in many films last year.
b) Who stars in the movie The Avengers?
c) The film stars Colin Firth portraying Mr. Darcy.
d) He depicts a wealthy hero who eventually falls in love with the protagonist.
a, b, c - correct
d - incorrect (He portrays ...)
Translate the sentence using the word "impression":
Концовка надолго запечатлелась в моей памяти.
! For the sentence to count, it should be 100% grammatically correct (incorrect articles will be forgiven).
The ending left a lasting impression on me.
Use the correct Past Form:
When I _____ (take) out of the shower, the lights _____(go off).
Make 2 predictions for the future: one using Future Continuous, the other one using Future Perfect
Future Continuous: will be doing
Future Perfect: will have done
She _______ nothing to do with what happened.
a) insisted having
b) told to have
c) claimed to have
b) denied having
+ translate the sentence!
c) claimed to have
Translation: Она утверждала, что не имеет никакого отношения к тому, что произошло.
In each gap, use speak / tell / talk / say:
1) She is our saviour, so to ___.
2) Only time will ___.
3) I spent half a year working on this project, to ___ the least.
4) If you want to ___ your mind, go ahead!
+ translate the phrases from each sentence!
1) She is our saviour, so to speak.
2) Only time will tell.
3) I spent half a year working on this project, to say the least.
4) If you want to speak your mind, go ahead!
At least 4 ways to translate "захватывающий".
gripping, fascinating, captivating, thrilling, exciting
Use the correct past tenses:
Last night I ___ (walk) home when I ___ (see) a friend whom I ___ (not see) in a long time. I ___ (hug) him effusively and at once realised it wasn't my friend.
Last night I was walking home when I saw a friend whom I hadn't seen in a long time. I hugged him effusively and at once realised it wasn't my friend.
Use the correct Future Form:
In less than 2 years, we _______ (marry) for 50 years. We are going to celebrate it.
will have been married
Which forms are correct?
a) We suggest to consult the lawyer.
b) He suggested an interesting idea.
c) I suggest going for a walk together.
d) She suggested that we postpone the meeting.
e) I suggest helping you.
f) I suggest we start.
b,c,d,f - correct
a,e - incorrect
Make a sentence with "exposed to". The sentence counts only if it's longer than 8 words and the phrase itself is used properly.
e.g. Being exposed to different cultures can broaden your worldview and understanding.
Transalte 5 words correctly:
1) держать в напряжении
2) развязка
3) кульминация
4) сюжет разворачивается
5) наводящий на размышления
1) keep in suspense
2) resolution
3) climax
4) the plot unfolds
5) thought-provoking
Use the correct Past Tenses:
Last week I ___ (have) a car accident. I ___ not pay) attention to the road and ___ (not see) that a traffic light at a T-junction ___ (just turn) red when suddenly I ___ (crash) into another car.
Last week I had a car accident. I wasn't paying attention to the road and didn't see that a traffic light at a T-junction had just turned red when suddenly I crashed into another car.
Use the correct Future Forms:
Technology is advancing so fast that by the year 2050, who knows what new technologies we ___ (invent). It is quite likely that by 2050, we ___ (use up) most of the Earth's natural resources and so we ___ (rely) on wind and solar power.
Technology is advancing so fast that by the year 2050, who knows what new technologies we will have invented. It is quite likely that by 2050, we will have used up most of the Earth's natural resources and so we will be relying on wind and solar power.
Report the dialogue using reporting verbs (at least 4 different) and the correct forms of the main verbs:
Anna: Let's take a break.
Mark: No. I want to finish this today.
Anna: Okay, but let's keep it short.
Mark: No problem. I won’t keep you long.
Anna suggested taking a break.
Mark refused to do so (and insisted on finishing the next day).
Anna agreed but suggested keeping it short (asked to keep it short).
Mark agreed and promised not to keep her long.