Santa Claus(e)
Is the sentence correct?
Endangered languages are the languages, which are on the brink of extinction, much like endangered species of plants or animals.
Nope, no commas are necessary
Choose all correct answers:
I'm not sure I trust Peter. He ______ the person we think he is.
a.might not be
b.can't be
c.must not be
a)
How many point can your receive for writing at МЭ?
20
Find all words that can be used as synonyms (but not always):
consternation, demeanour, dismay, behaviour, condemnation
behaviour ~ demeanour
consternation ~ dismay
Correct the following sentence:
I have been playing with the idea of investing some money in cryptocurrency.
I have been toying with the idea of investing some money in cryptocurrency.
My brother, who lives in Paris, is coming to Moscow next weekend.
How many brothers do I have?
One
Complete the dialogue with must, might, might not or can’t.
A: Why don't you tell me what the matter is with you?
B: Well, I should tell you something and I think you 1 ________ like it.
A: Come on! Tell me what it is. It 2 _________ be that bad.
B: I don't know. I'm afraid you 3 ______ react badly.
A: Then I'm sure it 4 __________ be serious. Please, tell me.
B: I saw Lindsey holding hands with another man.
A: What?
B: Please, I know you 5 _______ be upset right now, but...
A: Dude, Lindsey and I broke up more than a year ago. Didn't you know?
1. might not
2. can't
3. might
4. must
5. must
180 - 275
179 - 0; 276 - only 250 will be checked
Name three things that can be dire
e.g. need / consequences / straits (in dire straits)
Choose one that does not apply:
She met / realised / achieved her target of becoming an opera singer.
Choose one that does not apply:
She met / realised / achieved her target of becoming an opera singer.
I didn't know how to approach such a perfect boy, so I just stood there completely entranced.
Slightest
Not ________ ________ ________ ________ how to approach such a perfect boy, so I just stood there completely entranced.
I didn't know how to approach such a perfect boy, so I just stood there completely entranced.
Slightest
Not HAVING THE SLIGHTEST IDEA how to approach such a perfect boy, so I just stood there completely entranced.
She was so happy on Monday morning that I'm sure she had a good weekend.
HAD
She was so happy on Monday morning that _______________________ a good weekend.
MUST HAVE HAD
Will this conclusion receive a plus?
To sum up, I think that Einstein's words are true and I agree with them. There is nothing more satisfying than fulfilling a dream.
YES (if the topic is dreams)
Is this sentence correct?
Studying well for me is, of course, a mean to an end. Honesty, I believe that one day I will achieve some good results, but it's not the main aim of getting knowledge. For me great grades are not as important as real knowledge in itself.
- a meanS to an end
Fill in the gap:
He travelled throughout Latin America _________ up support for the confederation.
drumming
I did very well at the exam thanks to my cheatsheet.
HAVING
__________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ passed the exam with flying colours
I did very well at the exam thanks to my cheatsheet.
HAVING
Having prepared a cheatsheet, I passed the exam with flying colours.
It might have been stolen.
You might have lost it.
You may be looking in the wrong bag.
Write one argument for / against this statement:
“Have stories to tell not stuff to show.”
Make up a short text using these words:
- cover every eventuality
- lay the groundwork
- dire need
- endure
your ideas
Fill in the gaps with one word.
1. When dealing with explosives a bomb disposal expert must ... caution and common sense.
2. Even very old people are advised to take light ... to improve their general health and well-being.
3. The ... on page 60 is to test students' knowledge of prepositional collocations.
exercise
Fill each of the numbered blanks with a suitable word or phrase.
In the spring of 1778, the French revolutionary Talleyrand went to pay his respects to Voltaire. Even in a society ......... (1) the worldliness of the clergy was notorious, .......... (2) was a little unseemly. The ink .......... (3) hardly dried on his theology degree from the Sorbonne before the young priest, by ...... (4) a delegate to the Assembly of the Clergy, hastened to do homage to the most notorious scourge of the Church. The visit .......... (5) was undertaking had a flavour of filial impiety to it; Talleyrand ........ (6) undoubtedly in search of a father figure .......... (7) satisfactory than his natural parents. It was ......... (8) who ........ (9) placed him in the hands of a nurse and she .......... (10) had let him drop from a cabinet, .......... (11) a bone in his foot ......... (12) would never mend. Disgraced as a cripple, the young Talleyrand was, ......... (13) effect, also disinherited. For a boy ......... (14) could neither fence nor dance could never hope to succeed either at court or in the army, .......... (15) only two callings .......... (16) for someone of his background. Only one possible course .......... (17): a career in the Church, .......... (18) he might rise in wealth and eminence, but .......... (19) which, ......... (20) was plain early on, he had the deepest aversion.
(1) where (2) this (3) had (4) now (5) he (6) was (7) more (8) they (9) had (10) who (11) breaking (12) which / that (13) in (14) who (15) the (16) available (17) rernained (18) where (19) to (20) as / it
Fill each of the gaps in these sentences with an appropriate word or phrase.
EXAMPLE: l suppose you could have a point when you say wages are low.
a You ............ well think it's possible, but I doubt it.
b You won't ........... of me before but I used to live next door to your sister.
c You're a bit overweight; you ........ doing more regular exercise.
d That ............ Vangelis over there - hasn't he gone away for the week?
e That's absurd; they really ............ taken your motorbike by mistake, surely?
f They got here so fast, they .......... run all the way
g I've been looking everywhere for you: you ............ me you weren't going to be here!
a may / might
b have heard
c should be/ought to be (or: should have beenlought to have been; unlikely: could be)
d can't be / couldn't be
e can't have / couldn't have
f must have
g might have/could have / should have / ought to have told
AUCTION
Correct the following arguements so that they make sense.
Stephen Richard once wrote, “The only thing limiting your aspiration is your imagination”. He meant that if you are afraid of doing different things, it will be impossible for you to cope with them, the main thing interfering with your achievements being your uncertainty.
To start with, I would like to say that I agree with the author. I think that if you just fudge you will not realize your ambitions. What’s more, I strongly believe that doubting yourself may stop you from fulfilling your dreams. Consequently, fear should not suspend you from achieving your goals. Moreover, there is always a chance to try.
Create crosswords for your team and solve them together. Fastest wins.
:)
Fill in the gaps with one word.
1. The sect became the ... of vicious persecution once the new law came into effect.
2. At the end of the fiscal year it was announced that the company met its ... of selling more than 10,000 cars.
3. Install a good lock in your garden shed as it is usually an easy ... for thieves.
target