Idioms
What does keep your cool mean?
remain calm
The government introduced new legislation to improve the education system.
Правительство приняло новый закон, направленный на совершенствование системы образования.
By the time we arrived, the lecture ___[start]
had already started
What is a synonym for “common”?
widespread / prevalent
What does “address a concern” mean?
To deal with or respond to a worry or problem.
keep an eye on
To watch or look after something.
All students have access to the university library.
Все студенты имеют доступ к университетской библиотеке.
If I ___ [know] about the change earlier, I would have prepared differently.
had known
Which is closest to enhance?
improve
Which is closest to feasible?
Viable / Possible
make ends meet
To have enough money to cover your basic expenses.
If she doesn't want to discuss it, she'll probably keep it to herself.
Исследование предоставляет убедительные доказательства того, что эти два фактора взаимосвязаны.
I didn't recognise him because he ___ [change]so much since the last time I saw him.
had changed
What is a synonym for “find out”?
discover / determine
What does take something with a pinch of salt mean?
Answer: not completely believe something
What does know something inside out mean?
Answer: know something extremely well
Applicants must meet all the requirements before applying.
Перед подачей заявки кандидаты должны соответствовать всем требованиям.
I wish I ___ [read]more carefully before signing the contract.
had read
What is a synonym for “deal with”?
handle / address
The professor said that the results ___ [publish]by the end of the week.
would be published
to take with pinch of salt
means to not completely believe something because it may be exaggerated, unreliable, or not entirely true.
The government introduced measures to curb excessive spending.
Правительство приняло меры по сокращению чрезмерных расходов.
The students were supposed ___ [submit]their assignments by Friday.
to submit
Which is closest to mitigate?
reduce, or lessen.
Collacation
The company needs to strike a balance between profit and sustainability.
Компании необходимо найти баланс между прибылью и устойчивым развитием.