Lesson 38 "Fostering empathy"

Question 1

to be good/bad at the beginning

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The team [1][2][3][4][5][6] when the kick-off meeting turned into a bitter quarrel.

Answer 1

to get off to a good/bad start

The new Prime Minister has got off to a good start, but he still has to demonstrate what manner of leader he is going to be.

Question 2

if something [1]s you [2], it happens when you are not expecting it and are not prepared

The question [1] me completely [2]

Answer 2

take/catch (smb) unawares

When giving presentations, I dread being caught unawares by the audience’s questions!

Question 3

in a particularly difficult or awkward situation, especially one that is not easy to get out of

Kate is definitely going to be in a [1][2] if she gets fired

Answer 3

in a tough spot

I’m going to be in quite a tough spot if this loan isn’t approved.

Question 4

if a situation or person [1]s [2] of [3], they become impossible to control any longer

The demonstration was [1]ing [2] of [3].

Answer 4

get out of hand

Before making a speech, Josh always prepares a note with some key points in case the situation gets out of hand and he forgets what he wants to say.

• They invited too many participants and the meeting got out of hand pretty soon.

Question 5

to succeed in doing something difficult

informal

The goalkeeper [1]ed [2] six terrific saves

Answer 5

pull (smth) off

I’m so proud you’re a part of our team! You can pull off any challenging task you’re assigned.

Question 6

to start to experience a difficult or unpleasant situation, or to make someone or something start to experience it

After the war, Europe [1]ed [2] recession.

Answer 6

plunge (smb) into (smth)

Погружать(ся), ввергать(ся), попадать

Mary felt that she was plunged into an extremely awkward situation when she had to bring up the issue of her salary raise for a second time.

Question 7

if something that has been planned [1]s [2], it happens.

informal

In the end the trip never [1][2]

Answer 7

come off

Случаться, сбываться

Sometimes plans don’t come off, and everything seems to go wrong but things will sort out, eventually

Question 8

feeling extremely shocked and sad

She was left feeling totally […].

Answer 8

devastated

Опустошенный

A serious quarrel with my best friend made me feel devastated.

Question 9

unhappy, disappointed, or sad

The unemployed stood at street corners, [1].

Answer 9

dejected

Удрученный, подавленный.

Louise has had some good reasons to feel dejected lately — financial stress, unrealistic job demands and loneliness.

• These news made all of us feel dejected.

Question 10

the way that your parents care for you and teach you to behave when you are growing up

Mike had had a strict […]

Answer 10

upbringing

Our grandmother took charge of our religious upbringing.

Question 11

the way that your parents care for you and teach you to behave when you are growing up

Mike had had a strict […].

Answer 11

upbringing

Воспитание

My husband’s upbringing was completely different from mine.

Question 12

very great

syn. deep, serious, extreme

[…] consequence/impact/effect

Answer 12

Profound

Глубокий, сильный.

• My grandfather’s death had a profound effect on my father.
• This stage implies having a bit more profound conversations, like sharing updates with colleagues
• Without a doubt it has made a profound impact on the way we work

Question 13

to try to find more information about someone or something

syn. dive deeper

This biography […]s deep into the artist’s private life.

Answer 13

delve (into)

/delv/ Изучить что-то досконально, углубиться

At this point, you can delve into a more profound discussion of your feelings…