Feedback September-October

Question 1

Our company _ in more than 10 countries.

(представлена)

Answer 1

Our company operates / has offices in more than 10 countries.

BrE /ˈɒpəreɪts/
AmE /ˈɑːpəreɪts/

Question 2

Why _ (you/learn) English?

Answer 2

Why are you learning English?

Probably not Present Simple. :)

Question 3

[pronunciation]

This may sound impolite.

Answer 3

/ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/

Question 4

The lioness is protective _ her cub.

Answer 4

The lioness is protective of her cub.

Question 5

[pronunciation]
jubilant

Answer 5

/ˈdʒuːbɪlənt/

Question 6

[pronunciation] disillusioned

Answer 6

/ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒnd/

Question 7

I think ‘frustrated’ would be a more _ (подходящее) word in this context.

Answer 7

I think ‘frustrated’ would be a more appropriate word in this context.

/əˈprəʊpriət/ - notice the schwa at the end!

or: suitable

Question 8

[WORD FORMATION]

Besides _ (ANGRY) she could be feeling a whole range of other
emotions.

Answer 8

[WORD FORMATION]

Besides anger, she could be feeling a whole range of other
emotions.

Question 9

[Put these into the correct order]

Sometimes this doesn’t work because

you
sleep
aren’t getting
enough

Answer 9

Sometimes this doesn’t work because

you aren’t getting enough sleep.

enough + noun
adj + enough

Question 10

You’re too focused on this project. You need to t_ a s_ _ and consider the bigger picture of the whole company. (= take some time to reconsider or re-evaluate something, usually in order to gain a new perspective or to make a more informed decision)

Answer 10

You’re too focused on this project. You need to take a step back and consider the bigger picture of the whole company.

Question 11

We are learning to step back from ourselves and identify our strengths and weaknesses.