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Question 1

[pronunciation]
Tell me your ideas and I’ll type for all of us.

Answer 1

/ɔː lə vəs/

Question 2

Do you have any crazy ideas?

Yeah, I always _.

Answer 2

Do you have any crazy ideas?

Yeah, I always do.

Question 3

[pronunciation]
Have you ever read any Shakespeare in the original?

Answer 3

Have you ever /red/ any Shakespeare in the original?

Question 4

[pronunciation]
I’m a couch potato.

Answer 4

/kaʊtʃ/

Question 5

The first speaker _ (told? said?) that she uses some kind of app.

Answer 5

The first speaker said that she uses some kind of app.

said something
tell someone

Question 6

My life is a total juggling act, but I manage to slot in some _ (time for me) in the evening to unwind.

Answer 6

My life is a total juggling act, but I manage to slot in some me time in the evening to unwind.

Question 7

I’m not big on watching sports, I can relate to that. But as well _ _, I don’t go to the gym either.

Answer 7

I’m not big on watching sports, I can relate to that. But as well as that, I don’t go to the gym either.

Question 8

So, back in high school, were your teachers supportive?

Yeah, if my memory serves me r_. At least that is the impression that sticks in my mind.

Answer 8

If my memory serves me right. At least that is the impression that sticks in my mind.

Question 9

[fix the sentence]
Oscar is a bit sneaky guy.

Answer 9

Oscar is a bit of a sneaky guy.

Question 10

He was trying to _ (навредить) his colleague.

Answer 10

He was trying to harm his colleague.

Question 11

He was _ (подслушивал) the conversation.

Answer 11

He was eavesdropping on the conversation.

Question 12

[pronunciation]
a bit of a jealous streak

Answer 12

/ˈdʒeləs/

Question 13

[pronunciation]
He has always had a rebellious streak.

Answer 13

/rɪˈbeljəs/

Question 14

[pronunciation]
Some dogs are like huge puppies, despite their tough exterior.

Answer 14

BrE /ɪkˈstɪəriə(r)/
AmE /ɪkˈstɪriər/

Question 15

[pronunciation]
When people challenge my judgement in the area that I specialise in, I get furious.

Answer 15

BrE /ˈfjʊəriəs/
AmE /ˈfjʊriəs/

Question 16

[context: The person is commenting why their camera is off]

I’ll be without video today - I’m _ _ _.

= я с мобильника

Answer 16

I’ll be without video today - I’m on my mobile.

Question 17

Do you like visiting buffets?

Yeah, I _.

Answer 17

Yeah, I do.

Question 18

Can you hear me OK?

More or less, but the sound is a bit m_ (= приглушённый).

Answer 18

Can you hear me OK?

More or less, but the sound is a bit muffled.

Question 19

Have you ever read any books nominated _ some prizes?

Answer 19

Have you ever read any books nominated for some prizes?

Question 20

With the dire economic situation, I think they _ (cancel) the Oscar ceremony this year.

= нужно было отменить

Answer 20

With the dire economic situation, I think they should’ve cancelled the Oscar ceremony this year.

Question 21

[pronunciation]

Not only did my bog destroy my appartment, but it also bought one milion toys to ruin it completely.

Answer 21

/ˈruːɪn/

Question 22

[reformulate with ‘not only … but’]

My dog ruined my aparment. It bought a million of toys to destroy them.

Answer 22

Not only did my dog ruin my apartment, (but) it (also) bought a million toys to destroy them.

Question 23

[reformulate with ‘not only… but…]
I was taken in by such a simple trick. It was a dog who scammed me.

Answer 23

Not only was I taken in by such a simple trick, it was a dog who scammed me.

Question 24

[pronunciation]
My kids were really excited about the game - they shouted and yelled and applauded. (= clapped)

Answer 24

/əˈplɔːd/

Question 25

[pronuciation] Not only are they going to con you with a fake treasure map, but they're also planning to charge you for the exclusive "adventure **gear**" needed for the hunt.

Answer 25

BrE /ɡɪə(r)/ AmE /ɡɪr/

Question 26

[article] Before pandemic it was $3 a cup, and now it's $4 a cup.

Answer 26

Before **the pandemic** it was $3 a cup, and now it's $4 a cup.

Question 27

[articles] I listened to Trump's speech yesterday and I think he's very energetic man.

Answer 27

I listened to Trump's speech yesterday and I think he's **a very energetic man**.

Question 28

[articles] Not only did he fail to wash the car, but he didn’t return money either.

Answer 28

Not only did he fail to wash the car, but he didn’t return **the** money either.

Question 29

Ты должен был ВЧЕРА это сделать!! = You ...

Answer 29

You should've done it yesterday! should NOT must (= должно быть, ты сделал это..)

Question 30

The government **\_** strict **deadlines** for my work.

Answer 30

The government **sets** strict **deadlines** for my work.

Question 31

Over the last century, **l\_ \_ (= средняя продолжительность жизни)** has increased because we have combatted most diseases.

Answer 31

Over the last century, **life expectancy** has increased because we have combatted most diseases.

Question 32

All of her **l\_ \_ (= близкие люди)** had already passed away.

Answer 32

All of her **loved ones** had already passed away.

Question 33

[pronunciation] Due to **unforeseen circumstances**, ...

Answer 33

Due to **/ʌnfɔːˈsiːn/ circumstances**, ...

Question 34

I missed my c\_ flight. **(= the second leg of my journey)**

Answer 34

I missed my **connecting flight**.

Question 35

what does 'd stand for here? They**'d** better create a technology to cure cancer.

Answer 35

They **had** better create a technology to cure cancer.

Question 36

[what's the difference in meaning?] That's why I'm asking about it. That's why I'm questioning it.

Answer 36

I'm asking = спрашиваю I'm questioning (this approach, his intentions, etc) = I'm not sure they're good, ставлю под вопрос, сомневаюсь

Question 37

There are several **p\_ arguments (= убедительные)** in favour of the move.

Answer 37

There are several **persuasive** arguments in favour of the move. /pərˈsweɪsɪv/

Question 38

Try to **p\_ (убедить)** him to come.

Answer 38

Try to persuade him to come. /pərˈsweɪd/

Question 39

[reformulate combining these sentences into **one**] Our brand is **famous in the world**. We will support you at every stage of your professional journey. \=\> **Our \_ brand will...**.

Answer 39

Our **world-famous** brand will support you at every stage of your professional journey.

Question 40

[fix someting] I remember how you were excited

Answer 40

I remember how excited you were.

Question 41

[pronunciation] 25 miles per hour

Answer 41

pe-rour

Question 42

When they remove the barriers, they also remove the expectation that there are **d\_ (= специально выделенные)** areas for the cars or for the pedestrians.

Answer 42

When they remove the barriers, they also remove the expectation that there are **designated** areas for the cars or for the pedestrians.

Question 43

(законопослушные) **L\_-\_** companies wouldn't do that.

Answer 43

**Law-abiding** companies wouldn't do that.

Question 44

Someone must have **\_ (слил)** this information.

Answer 44

Someone must have **leaked** this information.

Question 45

Americans are generally very open and **st\_**.

Answer 45

Americans are generally very open and **straightforward**.

Question 46

Achoo! (= апчхи!) **\_ (будь здоров!)**

Answer 46

Bless you!

Question 47

**[what modal verb?]** Context: clarifying instructions. Olya, **\_** / we do anything else?

Answer 47

Olya, **are we supposed to** do anything else? Do we **have to** do ....?

Question 47

**[what modal verb?]** 10 mins before the end of the lesson. Olya, I **\_** go.

Answer 47

Olya, I **have to** go. Olya, I **got to** go.

Question 48

[stress] Who are the **competitors** of your company?

Answer 48

/kəmˈpetɪtə(r)/

Question 49

When she joined the company, she **\_ (seek \>\> past)** feedback regularly, but now she couldn't care less.

Answer 49

When she joined the company, she **sought** feedback regularly, but now she couldn't care less.

Question 50

[translate] А почему ты не доктор? And ...

Answer 50

And why aren't you a doctor?

Question 51

If you're happy with what you have, why should the company **\_ (предложить)** you more money?

Answer 51

If you're happy with what you have, why should the company **offer** you more money?

Question 52

[criticise a couple who **didn't** discuss an important decision] They **should \_ (discuss)** the situation as soon as it arose. That **would + help**.

Answer 52

They **should've discussed** the situation as soon as it arose. That **would've helped**.