Interpreter mode
побранить кого-то
to tell smb off
At a reunion of former classmates, the conversation turns to relationships, and everyone starts talking about settling down. John, who has never been married, is sitting nearby and sipping his drink. What might his friend sitting next to him say as a joke?
Well, it looks like John’s still a confirmed bachelor!
lbaeiv
viable
Being raised in a _______ ______, she learned to be independent and take on responsibilities from a young age.
a lone/single/one-parent family
famously, to resolve, adversity
/ˈfeɪməsli/, /rɪˈzɒlv/, /ədˈvɜːsəti/
шпионить за кем-то
to snoop on smb
A group of friends is planning a surprise birthday party for one of their friends. One of them accidentally bumps into the birthday person and later says to you: "Oops! I almost spilled the beans about the surprise party!". How should you react?
"Mum’s the word! We need to keep this a secret until the big day!"
oriinptsaa
aspiration
She was nervous about the ______ _____, but it ended up being a lot of fun, and they made plans to meet again.
the blind date
maternity, pre-marital, a confine
/məˈtɜːnəti/, /ˌpriːˈmærɪt(ə)l/, /kənˈfaɪn/
ближайшее окружение крупного должностного лица, свита
the official family
A young woman is feeling uncertain about her career path and has a heart-to-heart conversation with her mentor. After discussing her goals and recent progress, the mentor gives her some encouraging words. How can the mentor praise the young woman's decision?
"You’re definitely on the right track in life, just keep going!"
topilxtaioen
exploitation
After moving to a new city, finding a group of friends gave him a strong _____ __ ________.
a sense of belonging
polygamous, to imbue, inherent
/pəˈlɪɡəməs/, /ɪmˈbjuː/, /ɪnˈhɪərənt/
подвергаться коренным изменениям
to undergo dramatic changes
A father and son are working together in the garage, fixing a car. The son effortlessly picks up a tool and starts working on the engine, just like his father does. What would you say about the child?
"He's definitely a chip off the old block!"
edxdteen
extended
Her experience working in customer service will _____ her __ _____ _____ as she takes on the new management role.
stand her in good stead
to thrive, row, an attribute
/θraɪv/, /raʊ/, /ˈætrɪbjuːt/
прекрасно ладить с кем-то
to get on famously with smb
At a family gathering, everyone is talking about their successful careers and accomplishments. Then, one of the cousins, who has chosen an unconventional lifestyle and often gets into trouble, walks in. What will everyone at the table most likely think?
"Here comes the black sheep of the family."
onscinitcoues
conscientious
The government is considering introducing a _______ ______ _____ ______ to ensure that all citizens can meet their basic needs regardless of their job or where they live.
a universal living wage model
mores, conscientious, to pertain
/ˈmɔːreɪz/, /ˌkɒnʃiˈenʃəs/, /pɜːˈteɪn/