The Old Man and the Sea

Question 1

a tall pole used to support a ship’s sails

Answer 1

mast /mæst/ (мачта)

Question 2

a length of rope, hair, or wire, arranged into a series of circles, one above or outside the other:

Answer 2

coil (моток)
A coil of rope lay on the beach.

Question 3

to plan, prepare for, or organize something

Answer 3

to arrange
I’m trying to arrange my work so that I can have a couple of days off next week.

Question 4

a place to live

Answer 4

a roof over your head (idiom)
She gave him enough money to get a roof over his head.

Question 5

a small amount of food on a hook (= curved piece of wire) or in a special device used to attract and catch a fish or animal

Answer 5

bait
They were digging up worms to use for bait.
We put down some poisoned bait to kill the rats.

Question 6

Встреча назначена на среду.

Answer 6

The meeting has been arranged for Wednesday.
arrange something for something

Question 7

severe, or showing disapproval

Answer 7

stern (adjective) /stɜːn
She is her own sternest critic.

Question 8

a small, light boat for rowing or sailing, usually used by only one person

Answer 8

skiff (noun)

Question 9

to reduce the force of something, or to prevent something from existing or developing

Answer 9

to subdue
The fire burned for eight hours before the fire crews could subdue it.
He criticized the school for trying to subdue individual expression.

Question 10

Она организовала для своего сына уроки плавания.

Answer 10

She’s arranged for her son to have swimming lessons.
arrange for

Question 11

to bring a person or group under control by using force

Answer 11

to subdue
As one rebellion is subdued, the conditions for another are forming elsewhere.

Question 12

drops of water that form on the ground and other surfaces outside during the night

Answer 12

dew

Question 13

Оставить в лодке ненужное искушение

Answer 13

Needless temptation to leave in a boat

Question 14

Я уже договорился с ним о встрече в кино.

Answer 14

I’ve already arranged with him to meet at the cinema.
arrange with

Question 15

to sit or stand with part of your body touching something as a support

Answer 15

lean (something) against/on something
He leaned against the wall.
She leaned her head on his shoulder.

Question 16

as you would expect; added to, or used to introduce, a remark giving information that is expected and not surprising

Answer 16

needless to say (idiom)
Needless to say, he’ll be off work for a while.

Question 17

to put something against a wall or other surface so that it is supported

Answer 17

lean something against/on something
She leaned the brush against the wall.

Question 18

a hard, black substance similar to coal that can be used as fuel or, in the form of sticks, as something to draw with

Answer 18

charcoal / /ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/
charcoal for the barbecue
I prefer sketching in charcoal to pencil.

Question 19

to put a group of objects in a particular order

Answer 19

to arrange
Who arranged these flowers so beautifully?

Question 20

physically strong and solid or thick, and therefore unlikely to break or be hurt

Answer 20

sturdy (adj) /ˈstɜː.di/
sturdy walking boots
a sturdy table

Question 21

Они договорились встретиться поужинать в следующем месяце.

Answer 21

They arranged to have dinner the following month.
[ + to infinitive ]

Question 21

(of glass) with colour added

Answer 21

Tinted (adj)
Tinted glasses (= glasses with slightly darkened lenses) are good for driving in bright sunlight.

Question 22

at a time in the future, or after the time you have mentioned

Answer 22

later on (phrase)
I will make it later on
What are you doing later on this evening?
Shall I go and fetch her later on?

Question 23

Я намеренно организовал их прибытие в одно и то же время.

Answer 23

I’d deliberately arranged that they should arrive at the same time.
[ + that ]

Question 24

Мы каждый день проходим через эту выдумку

Answer 24

We go through this fiction every day

Question 25

У кого мы можем это позаимствовать?

Answer 25

Who can we borrow that from?

Question 26

Сначала берешь в долг, потом просишь

Answer 26

First you borrow, then you beg

Question 27

a line on cloth or paper where it has been folded or crushed

Answer 27

crease /kriːs/ (noun)
He ironed a crease down the front of each trouser leg.

Question 28

Мы еще не договорились о времени встречи.

Answer 28

We haven’t yet arranged when to meet.
[ + question word ]

Question 29

You can use this phrase whenever you are asking someone what they have or what they possess

Answer 29

What have you got?

Question 30

used to say that you cannot make things worse, or cause any disadvantages for yourself by doing a particular thing

Answer 30

you’ve got nothing to lose (idiom)
Why don’t you take the job? You’ve got nothing to lose.

Question 31

(in cooking) to mix a substance into another substance by turning it gently with a spoon:

Answer 31

fold something in/fold something into something

Fold the egg whites into the cake mixture.

Question 32

Пока я жив, ты не будешь ловить рыбу без еды

Answer 32

You’ll not fish without eating while I’m alive

Question 33

a type of food consisting usually of meat or fish and vegetables cooked slowly in a small amount of liquid

Answer 33

stew /stjuː рагу
lamb/bean/fish stew

Question 34

двухпалубное судно

Answer 34

double-decker

Question 35

a small square piece of cloth or paper, used while you are eating to protect your clothes or to clean your mouth or fingers

Answer 35

napkin /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Question 36

Он очень заботится о нас.

Answer 36

He is very thoughtful for us

Question 37

Очень мило с Вашей стороны

Answer 37

That’s very kind of you

Question 38

Через две улицы

Answer 38

Two streets down the road

Question 39

an action or event that helps someone or something to progress towards a particular aim

Answer 39

a step on the road (idiom)
Getting a job was my first step on the road to freedom.
After 15 minutes they scored again, taking a giant step down the road to victory.

Question 40

Великий Ди Маджио снова стал самим собой

Answer 40

The great DiMaggio is himself again

Question 41

Я не хотел открывать контейнер, пока вы не будете готовы.

Answer 41

I have not wished to open the container until you were ready