Feedback November-April

Question 1

It’s hard to tell, but he probably _ (поранился) when he fell into that cave.

Answer 1

It’s hard to tell, but he probably got injured when he fell into that cave.

Question 2

They _ (seem or seem like?) real.

Answer 2

They seem real.

seem + adj
seem like + noun (he seems like a good guy)

Question 3

If I upset a friend, I’d make up by _ (apologise) to them.

Answer 3

If I upset a friend, I’d make up by apologising to them.

Question 4

[add one word]
I prefer apologise.

Answer 4

I prefer to apologise.

Question 5

[talking about photo equipment]
Если ты криворукий, all of this is useless.

Answer 5

Never. NEVER. NEVER. translate idioms literally.

Without proper skills?, all of this is useless. If you don’t know how to use this equipment… If you’re bad at it….

Question 6

Katerina didn’t like the play, because the humour was too e_ (= преувеличенный).

Answer 6

Katerina didn’t like the play, because the humour was too exaggerated.

/ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtɪd/

Question 7

Lately, I’ve been eating a lot of c_ (= углеводов).

Answer 7

Lately, I’ve been eating a lot of carbs.

/kɑːbz/

Question 8

I’m planning to complete a lot of work this week, p_ my plans are realistic. (= при условии, что)

Answer 8

I’m planning to complete a lot of work this week, provided (that) my plans are realistic.

Question 9

[pronunciation]
Ever since I was first able to read I’ve loved comic books.

Answer 9

/evə sɪns/

Question 10

[pronunciation]
artificial intelligence

Answer 10

/ˌɑːtɪˈfɪʃl ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/
inTEligence

Question 11

In Kenya, almost everyone wants to become a runner, because it’s a way of _ (get) rich.

Answer 11

In Kenya, almost everyone wants to become a runner, because it’s a way of getting rich.

preposition (of) + ing

Question 12

[pronunciation]
society

Answer 12

/səˈsaɪəti/

Question 13

[fix the mistake]
Everybody running in Kenya.

Answer 13

runs

Question 14

My neighbour borrowed my drill and never gave it back. I need to _ (напомнить ему).

Answer 14

My neighbour borrowed my drill and never gave it back. I need to remind him.

Question 15

We don’t have to turn the lights off in our _ (прихожая), because this is done automatically.

Answer 15

We don’t have to turn the lights off in our hall, because this is done automatically.

Question 16

Girls prefer to turn everything off before _ (go) to bed

Answer 16

Girls prefer to turn everything off before going to bed.

‘before’ is a preposition
preposition + ing

Question 17

I don’t like lifting weights, but I’m quite _ (спортивная).

Answer 17

I don’t like lifting weights, but I’m quite sporty and fit.

Question 18

To play squash, you need a ball and a _ (ракетка).

Answer 18

To play squash, you need a ball and a racket.

Question 19

I _ (be) into squash for two months.

Answer 19

I’ve been into squash for two months.

Question 20

I spend around two hours a week in the gym, _ average (= в среднем).

Answer 20

I spend around two hours a week in the gym, on average (= в среднем).

Question 21

[pronunciation]
He has a beard.

Answer 21

/bɪəd/

Question 22

[pronunciation]
I put a lot of effort into organizing thjs party.

Answer 22

/ˈefət/

Question 23

She talked with me whenever I needed to v_ (= complain about life).

Answer 23

She talked with me whenever I needed to vent.

/vent/

Question 24

Some computer games actually affect children’s development in a good way >> They c_ _ children’s development. (= вносят вклад в…)

Answer 24

Some computer games actually contribute to children’s development.

/kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

Question 25

I **g\_ from** university in 2007. (= окончила университет)

Answer 25

I **graduated from** university in 2007.

Question 26

When you get your first job, you become **\_ (независимый, самостоятельный).**

Answer 26

When you get your first job, you become **independent**.

Question 27

**If** I **\_ (win)** a million dollars, I think I'd buy property in Dubai.

Answer 27

If I **won** a million dollars, I think I'd buy property in Dubai. if + past simple (no modal verbs)

Question 28

Do you know anyone who has won or **i\_ (= унаследовал)** money?

Answer 28

Do you know anyone who has won or **inherited** money?

Question 29

Which person do you think spent the money most **w\_ (мудро)**?

Answer 29

Which person do you think spent the money most **wisely**?

Question 30

She didn't spend her money **\_ (wise or wisely?)**

Answer 30

She didn't spend her money **wisely**. spend + **an adverb**

Question 31

[pronunciation] I haven't **read** anything about that.

Answer 31

/red/ **first** form of 'read': /ri:d/ **2nd** and **3rd** forms: /red/

Question 32

In 2008, he **r\_ a\_** mayor and ran for a seat in the Pakistan parliament. (= уйти в отставку)

Answer 32

In 2008, he **resigned as** mayor and ran for a seat in the Pakistan parliament, /rɪˈzaɪnd/

Question 33

I think most people in our country don't think about the future, not only in **the long t\_**, but also in **the short t\_**.

Answer 33

I think most people in our country don't think about the future, not only in **the long term**, but also in **the short term**.

Question 34

We need to **t\_ this \_ a\_ (= учитывать это)**.

Answer 34

We need to **take this into account (= учитывать это)**.

Question 35

In order to make savings and investments, you need to have enough money to **c\_ your current needs**.

Answer 35

In order to make savings and investments, you need to have enough money to **cover your current needs**. /ˈkʌvə(r)/

Question 36

We need to **\_ (принять во внимание то, что мы можем застрять в пробке)**.

Answer 36

We need to **take into account that we could get stuck in a traffic jam**.

Question 37

Have you ever been **\_ (injured or damaged?)** in an accident?

Answer 37

Have you ever been **injured** in an accident? damage: equipment injured: people / animals

Question 38

Student A: I've never been injured in an accident. Student B: Lucky you! I **\_**.

Answer 38

Lucky you! I **have**.

Question 39

**In the e\_ 2010s**, the situation was different. = в начале две тысячи десятых

Answer 39

**In the early 2010s**, the situation was different. pronunciation: two thousand tens

Question 40

[pronunciation] T-shirt

Answer 40

/ˈtiː ʃɜːt/

Question 41

I think that having a lot of money might make you **\_ (высокомерный)**.

Answer 41

I think that having a lot of money might make you **arrogant**.

Question 42

We **\_ (discuss)** the third question. = обсуждаем

Answer 42

We**'re discussing** the third question. right now => Present Continuous

Question 43

**[fix the mistake here]** I can't go to too many shops when I shopping.

Answer 43

I can't go to too many shops when I**'m** shopping.

Question 44

If you want to feel happy, it's better to **go \_ holiday** than to buy stuff.

Answer 44

If you want to feel happy, it's better to **go on holiday** than to buy stuff.

Question 45

I **\_ (не услышала - not get)** the answer to this question.

Answer 45

I **didn't get** the answer to this question.

Question 46

Who **\_ (want)** to start?

Answer 46

Who **wants** to start?

Question 47

I **\_ (набрала)** 10 kilos this year.

Answer 47

I've **put on** 10 kilos this year. or: I've gained...

Question 48

Procrastination can **\_ (lead)** to last-minute panic.

Answer 48

Procrastination **can lead** to last-minute panic.

Question 49

Cold weather **t\_ \_** have a negative effect on my mood. **(= имеет тенденцию...)**

Answer 49

Cold weather **tends to** have a negative effect on my mood.

Question 50

For me, spending more time on social media **has \_ (lead)** to unnecessary stress.

Answer 50

For me, spending more time on social media **has led** to unnecessary stress. /led/

Question 51

What people say usually has **\_ e\_ \_** Vladimir’s decisions. = не имеет эффекта на...

Answer 51

What people say usually has **no effect on** Vladimir’s decisions.

Question 52

For Ivan **lack \_** sleep has a negative effect on all parts of his life.

Answer 52

For Ivan **lack of** sleep has a negative effect on all parts of his life.

Question 53

How did Dragana's life change as a result of studying abroad?.. I don't know I **\_ (never study)** abroad.

Answer 53

I don't know — I'**ve never studied** abroad.

Question 54

I think now **she \_ (get used)** to another culture. = привыкла

Answer 54

I think now she **has got used** to another culture.

Question 55

I haven't been to Croatia, but **I \_ (hear)** it's very beautiful.

Answer 55

I haven't been to Croatia, but **I've heard** it's very beautiful.

Question 56

I used to follow politics quite closely, but in the last couple of years, **I \_ (stop)** following the news.

Answer 56

I used to follow politics quite closely, but in the last couple of years, I**'ve stopped** following the news.

Question 57

It's difficult to **c\_ \_ \_** ideas for what to cook. **(= придумать)**

Answer 57

It's difficult to **come up with** ideas for what to cook.

Question 58

Anna didn't use to care about sleep, but **as** she **\_ (get)** older she **\_ (realize)** how important it is.

Answer 58

Anna didn't use to care about sleep, but **as** she **got** older she **realized** how important it is.

Question 59

[pronunciation] The thing that **changed** my life the most was...

Answer 59

/tʃeɪndʒd/

Question 60

[replace the bits in bold with something better] **Earlier** I was very structured, **and** now I'm a lot more flexible.

Answer 60

[replace the bits in bold with something better] **Back in the day** I was very structured, ... or: **I used to be** very structured... **but** now I'm a lot more flexible. or: whereas now... while now..

Question 61

[spelling] инженер

Answer 61

eng**i**neer /ˌendʒɪˈnɪə(r)

Question 62

[spelling] фотограф

Answer 62

**ph**otogra**ph**er /fəˈtɒɡrəfə(r)/

Question 63

[spelling] дантист

Answer 63

d**e**ntist /ˈdentɪst/

Question 64

архитектор

Answer 64

architect /ˈɑːkɪtekt/

Question 65

теннисист, теннисистка

Answer 65

a tennis player

Question 66

сантехник

Answer 66

plumber /ˈplʌmə(r)/ - notice that 'b' is NOT pronounced!