Things you need
Things you need II
Modern workplace
Gender roles
Skincare
100

If you need to clean some crumbs from the floor, use ____ and _____.

a dustpan and brush

100

When I tried to put it together, I realized it had _____ missing.

When I tried to put it together, I realized it had a bit missing.

100

benefits that include access to online tools, software, or digital learning resources

digital perks

100

What is misogyny?

feelings of hating women, or the belief that men are much better than women

100

Pronounce these words:

cleanse

cleanser

serum

acne

/klenz/

/ˈklen.zɚ/ 

 /ˈsɪr.əm/  

/ˈæk.ni/

200

If you want to mend a rip on your jeans, use a ____ and ____ .

a needle and thread

200

My new trainers fell ____ after a month.

My new trainers fell apart after a month.

200

 paid time off from work for parents to take care of a new baby or an adopted child

paid parental leave

200

a rude, insensitive, or thoughtless remark that shows a lack of respect or awareness of others' feelings or the situation.

crass comment

200

a swollen or slightly inflated appearance of a part of the body, often caused by fluid retention, lack of sleep, or irritation

Puffiness

300

You need some clothes pegs so that you can ____.

hang out clothes

300

- a small tool with two narrow metal arms used for picking up or pulling out very small things, such as splinters or hairs 

- a small tool with sharp, curved blades used to trim or remove excess cuticle during a manicure or pedicure.

tweezers

cuticle nipper

300

money from a company to help employees pay for school or job-related courses

tuition reimbursement

300

I keep getting _____ advice about my burnt - some people tell me to keep it warm and some tell me to put ice on it.

contradictory advice

300

I get terrible split ends, so I have to ___ them ______ every couple of weeks.

get them trimmed

400

A rope can be used for ____ _____ _____ .

tying things together

400

Use a dustpan and brush if you ______ a glass and it smashes on the floor.

knock over

400

money and benefits given to an employee when they leave a company, often after being laid off

severance package

400

a person who earns money to keep a family

a breadwinner

400
  • He took a short vacation to ________ from burnout and clear his mind.

  • The athlete stayed off the field for a month to _______ from a knee injury.

  • After working night shifts all week, she needed a full day to ______ her energy.

recuperate

500

Maybe you should wrap some tape round where there’s a crack ____________. (it / not / leak)

Maybe you should wrap some tape round where there’s a crack so it doesn't leak.

500

New tight shoes were ______ her heels, which led to painful _____.

Wearing tight shoes all day caused rubbing on her heels, which led to painful blisters.

500

The difference between:

to be laid off or to be fired

to resign or to quit

to be laid off (бути скороченим) or to be fired (I did smth wrong)

to resign (formal) or to quit (my decision)

500

Jane was such a successful lawyer, but she decided to ____________of long hours and stress for something she felt was more meaningful—being a full-time mom.


For Clara, her life really___________ her family. She’s chosen to be a stay-at-home mom, and everything she does is centered on making sure her kids and husband are happy.  

give up the life

revolves around

500

I _______ deep pores on my nose — no matter what I try, they seem impossible to shrink.

After cleansing, I let the serum _____ before layering anything else.  

struggle with

settle in