Set 1 (January 2024)

Question 1

negotiate

Answer 1

вести переговоры о сделке

I’m _________ for a new contract.
I’ve managed to ______ a five percent pay increase with my boss.

_______ (a deal)

Question 2

approach

Answer 2

1 приближаться

We could just see the train _________ in the distance.

2 to deal with something:
I’m not sure how to _______ the problem.

Question 3

to decide

Answer 3

to choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities

_____ ON

to make a(n informed) decision

Question 4

find common ground

Answer 4

найти общую почву

They need to f____ c_______ g_______ and work towards a solution

Question 5

determine

Answer 5

making a decision or reaching a conclusion after considering all the available information

to d____________ what you want

Question 6

keep an open mind

Answer 6

быть открытым новому

When traveling to a new country, it’s important to keep an open ______

Question 7

challenging

Answer 7

difficult

This has been a ________ time for us all.

Question 8

on spot

Answer 8

сходу/ на месте/без подготовки

When making a decision _____ ______, it’s essential to consider all factors

Question 9

perspective

Answer 9

idea

Her attitude gives a fresh ___________ to the subject.
He writes from a Marxist ___________.

Question 10

to be in charge

Answer 10

to be responsible for

Who will be in _________ of the department when Sophie leaves?

Question 11

consist of

Answer 11

to be made of or formed from something:

The team _____of four Europeans and two Americans.

Question 12

split into

Answer 12

divide into two or more parts

The teacher _____ the children into three groups.

Question 13

nearly

Answer 13

almost, or not completely:
It’s been ______ three months since my last haircut.

Question 14

find out

Answer 14

to get information about something

How did you find out about the party?

Question 15

take a guess

Answer 15

an attempt to give the right answer

Go on, take a guess.