Feedback November-December

Question 1

While thinking over a new project, I often stumble upon ideas that _ my creativity.

Answer 1

While thinking over a new project, I often stumble upon ideas that inspire/spark my creativity.

Question 2

Welcome to the team! I look forward to _ (see) you on Monday!

Answer 2

Welcome to the team! I look forward to seeing you on Monday!

look forward to + v-ing

Question 3

[Word formation]
We’re _ [DIE] serious about that.

Answer 3

We’re dead serious about that.

Question 4

[Pronunciation]

I can assure you that Mick Jagger is really interested in researching longevity.

Answer 4

/lɒnˈdʒevəti/

Question 5

[add a comma]

As a teacher you can hone your skills by giving more lessons, as practice makes perfect.

Answer 5

As a teacher,

you can hone your skills by giving more lessons, as practice makes perfect.

Question 6

My suggestion is to b_ this _ (= discuss this) at our next meeting.

Answer 6

My suggestion is to bring this up (= discuss this) at our next meeting.

Question 7

[add ‘this’ to the sentence]
Let’s bring up at the next meeting.

Answer 7

Let’s bring this up at the next meeting.

‘bring up’ is separable, so pronouns go in the middle

Question 8

[pronunciation]
persuasion

Answer 8

/pəˈsweɪʒn/

Question 9

awkward wording: We could not invite Mr. Smith.

= We could r_ _ i_ (= воздержаться от…) Mr. Smith.

Answer 9

We could refrain from inviting Mr. Smith.

Question 10

[pronunciation]
Let’s try and find a very disciplined dog.

Answer 10

/ˈdɪsəplɪnd/

Question 11

[pronunciation]

So, you’re gonna try and be persuasive, and I’ll be skeptical, right?

Answer 11

/pəˈsweɪsɪv/

Mnemonic: a very perssssuasssssive sssssnake

Question 12

Your reasons are very compelling, but maybe we should consult someone senior on the m_ (= about that).

Answer 12

Your reasons are very compelling, but maybe we should consult someone senior on the matter (= about that).

Question 13

I would suggest that we bring this up _ our meeting tomorrow.

Answer 13

I would suggest that we bring this up at our meeting tomorrow.

Question 14

[during a discussion - fix something here]
I think a better decision is to get some kind of fish or a reptile, because they’re quiet.

Answer 14

I think a better decision would be to get some kind of fish or a reptile, because they’re quiet.

Question 15

[pronunciation]
You know, goats and cows could be pretty disruptive.

Answer 15

/dɪsˈrʌptɪv/

Question 16

When this kind of thing happens, I can be quite calm and _ (понимающая).

Answer 16

When this kind of thing happens, I can be quite calm and understanding.

vs всеобъемлющий - comprehensive

Question 17

[pronunciation]
You need to go on a management training course.

Answer 17

BrE /kɔːs/
AmE /kɔːrs/

Question 18

I find it _ (word formation: fury) when someone cuts in front of me while I’m driving.

Answer 18

I find it infuriating when someone cuts in front of me while I’m driving.

/ɪnˈfjʊərieɪtɪŋ/

Question 19

у меня не было таких ситуаций

Answer 19

I haven’t had such experiences
I haven’t been in such situations.

Question 20

[pronunciation]
A tailor (or, to use a somewhat old-fashioned word, a seamstress) is a woman who sews clothes.

Answer 20

/səʊz/

not “подать на кого-то в суд” - sue /suː/