Downtime and uncountable / plural nouns
These words are used to talk about free time. Restore them by first letters:
1) r... your b...
2) f... on something
3) s... off
4) w... sb u.. (=make sb feel annoyed)
5) be w... u... (=get annoyed by somebody)
6) c... o... (=relax)
1) recharge your batteries
2) focus on smth
3) switch off
4) wind sb up
5) be wound up
6) chill out
What adjectives are hidden here?
1) truly (duelflight) views
2) the summit of the mountain was absolutely
(abathingtrek)
3) you look really (stingnun)
4) I expect to have truly (tapelexicon) results
5) This posh restaurant is a (tcefrep) choice
1) delightful
2) breathtaking
3) stunning
4) exceptional
5) perfect
Choose the best answer to fill the gap in each of the following:
1) When I started to work here I needed a lot of help, but now I ______ all the work on my own.
a. am used to doing b. used to do c. get used to doing
2. He ______ several books a month, but he doesn't have time any more.
a. was used to reading b. got used to reading c. used to read
1) a. am used to doing
2) c. used to read
Choose the correct option:
My all time favourite dish is the Italian dessert tiramisu. My mum’s Italian and she 1) used to make/ is used to make/used to making it for special occasions. She 2) used to get/use to getting/was used to getting a lot of compliments from family and friends about her tiramisu.
1) used to make
2) used to get or was used to getting
Put the words in the correct order to make sentences .
meet / hoping / after / she / to / us / is / work
She’s hoping to meet us after work.
Task level + (Travelling)
Choose the correct preposition:
1) Start a jouney - set on / off / to
2) put sb up / with / - for a night
3) embark in / off / on a journey
4) if you have a short visit somewhere on your way, you have a stop off / away / over
1) Start a jouney - set off on a journey
2) put sb up for a night
3) embark on a journey
4) if you have a short visit somewhere on your way, you have a stop over
Restore the words in the sentence:
If you want to fully recharge your b... , you`d better choose a location in the w....ness and go back to the b...
If you want to fully recharge your batteries , you`d better choose a location in the wilderness and go back to the basics.
used to, be used to and get used to
We were surprised to see her driving – she ______ when we first met her.
didn't use to drive
WILL or WOULD? (for habits)
1) When I was ten, I always (wear) this one faded red baseball cap.
2) I often (listen to) the same song on repeat. How about you?
1) When I was ten, I’d always wear this one faded red baseball cap.
2) I’ll often listen to the same song on repeat. How about you?
Circle the answer, a), b) or c), that is NOT possible in
each question.
1 Have you done the shopping yet?
a) No, I’m going to do it now.
b) No, I’ll do it later on.
c) No, I do it tomorrow.
2 What would you like to eat?
a) I’m likely to have a sandwich.
b) I’ll have a sandwich, please.
c) I won’t have anything, thanks. Just a coffee.
3 When is Dan due to arrive?
a) He could arrive any minute now.
b) When his plane will land.
c) His train gets in at 10.30.
1) c) No, I do it tomorrow.
2) a) I’m likely to have a sandwich.
3) b) When his plane will land.
What`s the difference between;
1) content and contents?
2) coffee and a coffee?
3) cloth and clothes?
4) remain and remains?
5) time and times?
6) a card and cards?
1) content (information) and contents (the things that are contained in something)?
2) coffee (the roasted seeds ) and a coffee ( a cup of coffee)?
3) cloth ( piece of fabric) and clothes ( things you wear)?
4) remain (be still in the same state or condition ) and remains (ruins)?
5) time (what is measured in minutes, hours, days, etc. )and times ( разы)?
6) a card (карточка) and cards (карты)?
Give the opposites to:
1) exceptional
2) classic desctination
3) within walking distance
1) exceptional - trivial, usual
2) classic desctination - off the beaten track
3) within walking distance - in the middle of nowhere
When Pete Smith was the head of our office, everything used to be well organized. Now it's total chaos here.
Can we use WOULD instead of USED TO?
no, we don`t usually use WOULD with the verb to be
used to / get used to / would
1) I (have) an MP3 player. Now I just listen to music online.
2) Every summer I (live) in a country house with my grandmother. In the early morning I (go) fishing at the lake.
1) I used to have an MP3 player. Now I just listen to music online.
2) Every summer I would live in a country house with my grandmother. In the early morning I would go fishing at the lake.
Translate into English
Ей предложили повышение?
б) Да, но она может отказаться.
в) Да, но она вряд ли согласится.
Has she been offered a promotion?
b) Yes, but she might turn it down.
c) Yes, but she’s unlikely to accept it.
Translate into English:
1) Условия в отеле превосходные.
2) Почему ты всегда меня накручиваешь?
3) Пришлите мне свое местонахождение, как только доберетесь туда.
1) The facilities in the hotel are superb.
2) Why are you always winding me up?
3) Send me your whereabouts as soon as you get there.
What are the phrases?
1) get to a safe place - get a sh___________
2) take only the most necessary things - pick your es______________
3) can no longer cope with something - reach your b________ p__________
1) get a shelter
2) pick your essentials
3) reach your breaking point
Translate into English
Поначалу сотрудникам не нравился новый офис с открытым пространством, но в конце концов они привыкли к нему.
At first the employees didn't like the new open-space office, but in the end they got used to it.
be used to or get used to?
1) It can take a long time to get / be used to driving a manual car.
2) You're not used / are not getting used to it now, but you will get / be used to it over time.
1) It can take a long time to get used to driving a manual car.
2) You're not used to it now, but you will get used to it over time.
Future Continuous or Future Perfect?
By the time his wife arrives home, he ( prepare) dinner.
By the time his wife arrives home, he will have prepared dinner.
What`s missing?
When it comes to packing your _________, less is definitely more! 🧳✨ Here’s my ________: pack different outfits that can mix and match. This way, you’ll have plenty of room for souvenirs!
And don’t forget to take a moment to c_______ and soak in the st_________ scenery around you. 🌅 Whether it’s a br_________ sunset or a cozy café view, make sure to enjoy every second of your adventure!
What’s your go-to packing tip? Share below! 👇💬
When it comes to packing your luggage, less is definitely more! 🧳✨ Here’s my advice: pack different outfits that can mix and match. This way, you’ll have plenty of room for souvenirs!
And don’t forget to take a moment to chill and soak in the stunning scenery around you. 🌅 Whether it’s a breathtaking sunset or a cozy café view, make sure to enjoy every second of your adventure!
What’s your go-to packing tip? Share below! 👇💬
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in CAPITALS.
1) After viewing a _______________ cottage in Wales, we instantly knew it was the property for us.
DELIGHT
2) After ten weeks, Rob is making _________ progress with his marathon training.
SIGNIFY
3) Uncle Erwin’s had a love of _________ cars since he was a boy and now spends his free time tinkering (ковыряясь) with one he bought at auction.
CLASS
1) delightful
2) significant
3) classic
Translate into English:
used to, be used to, get used to
1) Не волнуйтесь, это простая в использовании программа. Вы быстро привыкнете к ней, я уверен.
2) Когда мне приходилось каждый день ездить на работу, я вставал очень рано.
1) Don't worry, it's a simple program to use. You will get used to it in no time, I'm sure.
2) When I had to commute to work every day, I used to get up very early.
Talk about your habits. Use:
1) used to / would (past habits)
2) be used to ( what is ok for you to do now)
3) will ( long-lasting habits)
4) present continuous (annoying habits)
Your own answers
Future Continuous or Future Perfect?
1) Tomorrow morning, we...................................... (work)
2) Do you think that Aaron.............................................. (fix) the car by tomorrow?
3) This time next week, we...................................... (have) a party.
1) Tomorrow morning, we will be working.
2) Do you think that Aaron will have fixed the car by tomorrow?
3) This time next week, we will be having a party.