Pronunciation
Where is the stress in the following words? "Hotel", "discuss", "support", "colleagues".
hotEl, suppOrt, discUss, cOlleagues
Is this sentence correct? "I'm working for EPAM".
Yes, but only if it is a temporary situation for you.
Name at least 4 language tools for softening the message.
Indirect questions, modal verbs, softeners, "yes, but .." statements
When do we pronounce ed-ending in past forms of regular verbs? Give examples.
When the verb finishes with "t" or "d" (decided, collected)
"You should have paid the bill". - Has the person done it?
No, "should've done" is used to criticize someone for not doing something.
What patterns are used with "suggest" and "recommend"? Give examples.
suggest/recommend + V + ing
suggest/recommend that (you) (should) do smth
Does the stress change when these nouns are used as verbs? "Access", "impact", "effect", "record"
In "impact" and "record" - yes
Is this sentence correct? "We have got over 100 new users in the past month?"
Yes, "in the past month" indicates a time period up till now.
Is this phrase used for agreement or disagreement? "I couldn't agree more with you"
Agreement