BBC: Travel souvenirs

Question 1

Frequent flyers face scrutiny, but __ collectors rarely do.
(= a piece of jewellery or small attractive object that is not worth much money)

scrutiny careful and complete examination

Answer 1

Frequent flyers face scrutiny, but trinket collectors rarely do.

/ˈtrɪŋkɪt/

Question 2

Humans have always had a p__ for collecting things.
(= a special liking for something)

Answer 2

Humans have always had a penchant for collecting things.
/ˈpentʃənt/

Question 3

But today’s __ are so sophisticated that even experts may struggle to distinguish them.
(= cheaper copies of the original, more expensive versions, подделки)

Answer 3

But today’s knockoffs are so sophisticated that even experts may struggle to distinguish them.

Question 4

But for many travellers, this price is __ __ r__.

Answer 4

But for many travellers, this price is out of reach.

Buying a house without a morgage is out of reach for the majority of Swedes.

Question 5

That’s why I like to support our local __ and have their stuff at the store.
(= craftsmen, those who does work that needs a special skill, making things with their hands)

Answer 5

That’s why I like to support our local artisans and have their stuff at the store.

formal
UK /ˌɑːtɪˈzæn/ US /ˈɑːrtəzn/

Question 6

Maybe it’s a letter sent from your destination, a well-kept travel journal, or even something __ like beer caps or ticket stubs.
(= rescued from a difficult situation; спасенный)

a ticket stub a torn part of a ticket returned to the holder as a receipt

Answer 6

Maybe it’s a letter sent from your destination, a well-kept travel journal, or even something salvaged like beer caps or ticket stubs.

to salvage the situation
to salvage the company’s reputation
He is trying to salvage his marriage

Question 7

often-overlooked
[collocations]

Answer 7

often-overlooked aspects / challenges / opportunities / factors

In our discussion about climate change, we must consider the often-overlooked aspects of urban planning.

Question 8

The issue is expected to take __ __ in the elections.
(= to be in a main or very important position)

Answer 8

The issue is expected to take center stage in the elections.

When it comes to Alicante’s delicious cuisine, rice takes the central stage, cooked in a million different ways.

Education is taking centre stage in the government’s plans.

Question 9

I gotta tell you, I never really understood the __ of those bands.
(= the quality of being attractive and exciting)

Answer 9

I gotta tell you, I never really understood the allure of those bands.

formal
the allure of the big city

Question 10

Not everyone is willing to go the __ __.
(= to make more effort than is expected of you)

Answer 10

Not everyone is willing to go the extra mile.
приложить дополнительные усилия

Question 11

He’s a nice guy, always ready to go the __ __ for his friends.
(= to make more effort than is expected of you)

Answer 11

He’s a nice guy, always ready to go the extra mile for his friends.

Question 12

[antomym]
counterfeit souvenirs

Answer 12

genuine souvenirs
/ˈdʒenjuɪn/