[Unit 2A][Vocabulary] Expressions with 'get'

Question 1

[EXPRESSIONS WITH ‘GET’]
I _ _ _ just how strong they are.

(= couldn’t stop being amazed)

Answer 1

I couldn’t get over just how strong they are.
(= couldn’t stop being amazed)

Question 2

[EXPRESSIONS WITH ‘GET’]
-So, when are you off to South Africa?
-End of next week. I can’t wait to _ _.

(= уехать)

Answer 2

-So, when are you off to South Africa?
-End of next week. I can’t wait to get away.

Question 3

I’ve always wanted to learn how to surf and I’ll finally _ _ do it.

(= смогу, получу возможность это сделать)

Answer 3

I’ve always wanted to learn how to surf and I’ll finally get to do it.

Question 4

[EXPRESSIONS WITH ‘GET’]
But you’ve got to be a bit careful in the water there. Actually, I _ _ a _ _ t_ once.

(= **попала в небольшие неприятности)

Answer 4

But you’ve got to be a bit careful in the water there. Actually, I got into a bit of trouble once.

Question 5

[EXPRESSIONS WITH ‘GET’]
-So you lost the board?
-Yeah, I tried to get hold of it, but it _ _ _ by the wave.

(= его унесла волна)

Answer 5

-So you lost the board?
-Yeah, I tried to get hold of it, but it got swept away by the wave.

Question 6

[EXPRESSIONS WITH ‘GET’]
I started swimming and I soon realised that I wasn’t _ _.

(= не было никакого прогресса, я не продвигалась)

Answer 6

I started swimming and I soon realised that I wasn’t getting anywhere.

Question 7

[EXPRESSIONS WITH ‘GET’]
I started swimming and I soon realised that I wasn’t getting anywhere. Then very gradually I _ _ _ I was being pulled out to sea.

(= у меня появилось ощущение)

Answer 7

I started swimming and I soon realised that I wasn’t getting anywhere. Then very gradually I got the feeling I was being pulled out to sea.

Question 8

[EXPRESSIONS WITH ‘GET’]
I began to panic a bit. So I waved to _ someone’s _.

(= привлечь чьё-то внимание)

Answer 8

I began to panic a bit. So I waved to get someone’s attention.

Question 9

[EXPRESSIONS WITH ‘GET’]
But they say if you get _ _ a c_ you shouldn’t try and swim against it.

(= попасть в течение)

Answer 9

But they say if you get caught in a current you shouldn’t try and swim against it.

Question 10

[EXPRESSIONS WITH ‘GET’]
-So you lost the board?
-Yeah, I tried to _ _ _ it, but it got swept away by the wave.

(= схватить)

Answer 10

-So you lost the board?
-Yeah, I tried to get hold of it, but it got swept away by the wave.

Question 11

[EXPRESSIONS WITH ‘GET’]
I _ myself a new surfboard, and as soon as I’d had some lessons and knew what I was doing, it was fantastic.

(= приобрела)

Answer 11

I got myself a new surfboard, and as soon as I’d had some lessons and knew what I was doing, it was fantastic.

Question 12

[EXPRESSIONS WITH ‘GET’]
I had a bad experience, but I soon _
_ _ it.

(= quickly recovered / moved on after a negative event)

Answer 12

I had a bad experience, but I soon got over it.

Question 13

[reformulate with a get passive]

The current caught her.

She …

Answer 13

She got caught by the current.

Question 14

[reformulate with a get passive]

The wind broke the window during the storm.

The window …

Answer 14

The window got broken during the storm.

Question 15

[reformulate with a get passive]

A thief stole my phone when I was on holiday.

My phone …

Answer 15

My phone got stolen when I was on holiday.

Question 16

[reformulate with a get passive]

The company promoted her after only a year.

She …

Answer 16

She got promoted after only a year with the company.

Question 17

[reformulate with a get passive]

Another car damaged our car in the accident.
The car..

Answer 17

Our car got damaged in the accident.

Question 18

[reformulate with a get passive]

I stepped in a puddle and my shoes промокли (soaked).

My shoes…

Answer 18

My shoes got soaked when I stepped in that puddle.

Question 19

[reformulate with a get passive]

Someone leaked the information to the press.

Answer 19

The information got leaked to the press.

Question 20

[reformulate with a get passive]

A gust of wind opened the door.

Answer 20

The door got open by a gust of wind, so we had to quickly shut it again.

Question 21

[reformulate with a get passive]

They hired me immediately after the interview, which was a pleasant surprise.

Answer 21

I got hired immediately after the interview, which was a pleasant surprise.

Question 22

[reformulate with a get passive]

They fired my friend due to budget cuts, it’s really tough for her now.

Answer 22

My friend got fired due to budget cuts, it’s really tough for her right now.

Question 23

[reformulate with a get passive]

I was exhausted after working overtime, but at least they paid me extra for it.

Answer 23

I was exhausted after working overtime, but at least I got paid extra for it.

Question 24

[reformulate with a get passive]

The committee accepted my proposal, so now we can move forward with the project.

Answer 24

My proposal got accepted by the committee, so now we can move forward with the project.

Question 25

[reformulate with a get passive] **They asked me to help out** at the fundraising event next week.

Answer 25

I **got asked** to help out at the fundraising event next week.

Question 26

[reformulate with a get passive] I was so excited when **they invited me to a VIP event** in Hollywood.

Answer 26

I was so excited when I **got invited** to a VIP event in Hollywood.

Question 27

[reformulate with a get passive] My friend **received an injury** during the football match and had to go to the hospital.

Answer 27

My friend **got injured** during the football match and had to go to the hospital.

Question 28

[reformulate with a get passive] **They finally arrested the suspect** after months of being on the run.

Answer 28

The suspect finally **got arrested** after months of being on the run.

Question 29

[use a get passive] I never received my package because it **\_ in the mail**. (= **потеряться на почте**)

Answer 29

I never received my package because it **got lost in the mail**.

Question 30

[reformulate with a get passive] My pen pal never received my letter because **they sent it to the wrong address**.

Answer 30

My pen pal never received my letter because it **got sent** to the wrong address.

Question 31

[reformulate with a get passive] I can't find my keys, I think **somebody put them in the wrong place**.

Answer 31

I can't find my keys, I think they **got misplaced** somewhere.

Question 32

[EXPRESSIONS WITH 'GET'] I talked to some other people in the club and we tried to work out a way to **g\_ r\_ \_** the man running the club — the secretary — because we really thought he was the problem. (= **избавиться**)

Answer 32

I talked to some other people in the club and we tried to work out a way to **get rid of** the man running the club — the secretary — because we really thought he was the problem. /rɪd/

Question 33

[EXPRESSIONS WITH 'GET'] Everyone liked the idea of getting rid of the secretary and we all **g\_ a bit c\_ a\_** and decided a direct approach would be the best one. (= **немного увлеклись; нас немного занесло**)

Answer 33

Everyone liked the idea of getting rid of the secretary and we all **got a bit carried away** and decided a direct approach would be the best one. /,kærid əˈweɪ/

Question 34

[EXPRESSIONS WITH 'GET'] At the next meeting, we were about to say something when all of a sudden he said, ‘Look, I’ll **g\_ s\_ \_ \_ p\_**. I think the social club’s getting a bit boring and we need some fresh ideas.’ (= **перейду прямо к делу**)

Answer 34

At the next meeting, we were about to say something when all of a sudden he said, ‘Look, I’ll **get straight to the point**. I think the social club’s getting a bit boring and we need some fresh ideas.’ /streɪt/ /pɔɪnt/

Question 35

[EXPRESSIONS WITH 'GET'] I think the social club **\_** a bit boring and we need some fresh ideas. (= **становится**)

Answer 35

I think the social club’s **getting** a bit boring and we need some fresh ideas.’

Question 36

[EXPRESSIONS WITH 'GET'] Now the club is much more interesting and lots of new people have **g\_ i\_**. (= **подключились, принимают участие**)

Answer 36

Now the club is much more interesting and lots of new people have **got involved**. /ɪnˈvɒlvd/

Question 37

[EXPRESSIONS WITH 'GET'] My son’s really **g\_ \_ my n\_** at the moment. He won’t study at all. (= **действует мне на нервы**)

Answer 37

My son’s really **getting on my nerves** at the moment. He won’t study at all. /nɜrvz/

Question 38

[EXPRESSIONS WITH 'GET'] My son won’t study at all. I can’t **g\_ a\_ \_ him** the importance of doing well at school. (= **я не могу донести до него**)

Answer 38

My son won’t study at all. I can’t **get across to him** the importance of doing well at school. /əˈkrɒs/

Question 39

[EXPRESSIONS WITH 'GET'] My son won’t study at all. I can’t get across to him the importance of doing well at school. He just won’t listen and it’s **g\_ me d\_**. (= **расстраивает меня**)

Answer 39

My son won’t study at all. I can’t get across to him the importance of doing well at school. He just won’t listen and it’s **getting me down**.

Question 40

[EXPRESSIONS WITH 'GET'] My son doesn't understand the importance of doing well at school. The problem is he **g\_ t\_ his e\_** very **\_** last year without studying. He thinks he can do the same thing this year, but I’m not so sure. (= очень легко **сдал экзамены**)

Answer 40

My son doesn't understand the importance of doing well at school. The problem is he **got through his exams** very **easily** last year without studying. He thinks he can do the same thing this year, but I’m not so sure. /θruː/

Question 41

[EXPRESSIONS WITH 'GET'] My level of German is enough to **g\_ my point a\_**. (= **донести мою мысль**)

Answer 41

My level of German is enough to **get my point across**. /əˈkrɒs/

Question 42

[EXPRESSIONS WITH 'GET'] All right. We **g\_ \_ \_**. We're both married - we can't do this. = мы чресчур увлеклись, нас 'занесло'

Answer 42

All right. We **got carried away**. We're both married - we can't do this.

Question 43

[EXPRESSIONS WITH 'GET'] I'm trying to **g\_ r\_ \_** my bad habits. (= **избавиться**)

Answer 43

I'm trying to **get rid of** my bad habits.

Question 44

[EXPRESSIONS WITH 'GET'] Let me **g\_ s\_ \_ \_ p\_**, Don. You are fired. (= **перейти сразу к делу**)

Answer 44

Let me **get straight to the point**, Don. You are fired.

Question 45

[EXPRESSIONS WITH 'GET'] I don't want to **g\_ i\_** but he is lying to you, Jen. (= **вмешиваться**)

Answer 45

I don't want to **get involved** but he is lying to you, Jen.

Question 46

[EXPRESSIONS WITH 'GET'] Lindsey, Lester's barking again and **g\_ \_ my n\_** again. = раздражает, бесит

Answer 46

Lindsey, Lester's barking again and **getting on my nerves** again.

Question 47

[EXPRESSIONS WITH 'GET'] I finally managed to **g\_ t\_ my driving test**. (= **успешно сдать**)

Answer 47

I finally managed to **get through my driving test**.

Question 48

**REFORMULATE:** Her continuous complaints have become a constant source of irritation for me. **Use this word:** NERVES /vz/ **Reformulated sentence:** The way she always \_

Answer 48

**Prompt:** Her continuous complaints have become a constant source of irritation for me. **Use this word:** NERVES /vz/ **Reformulated sentence:** The way she always **complains is getting on my nerves.**

Question 49

**REFORMULATE:** The old furniture in our house was unnecessary, so we thought about throwing it out. **Use this word:** RID **Reformulated sentence:** We decided \_ unnecessary furniture.

Answer 49

**REFORMULATE:** The old furniture in our house was unnecessary, so we thought about throwing it out. **Use this word:** RID **Reformulated sentence:** We decided **to get rid of the** unnecessary furniture.

Question 50

**REFORMULATE:** Back at university, I usually didn't have to study a lot to do well on the exams. **Use this word:** THROUGH **Reformulated sentence:** Back at university, I normally \_.

Answer 50

**REFORMULATE:** Back at university, I usually didn't have to study a lot to do well on the exams. **Use this word:** THROUGH **Reformulated sentence:** Back at university, I normally **got through (the) exams easily**.

Question 51

**REFORMULATE:** I’m getting the feeling that, increasingly, horror movies these days aren’t as scary as they once were. **Use this word:** LESS **Reformulated sentence:** If you ask me, horror movies these days \_.

Answer 51

**REFORMULATE:** I’m getting the feeling that, increasingly, horror movies these days aren’t as scary as they once were. **Use this word:** LESS **Reformulated sentence:** If you ask me, horror movies these days **are getting less (and less) scary.**

Question 52

**REFORMULATE:** We're thinking whether to through our our old couch away. **Use this word:** RID **Reformulated sentence:** We're thinking about \_ our old couch.

Answer 52

**REFORMULATE:** We're thinking whether to through our our old couch away. **Use this word:** RID **Reformulated sentence:** We're thinking about **getting rid of** our old couch.

Question 53

**REFORMULATE:** Many people from the community showed an interest in the new initiative. **Use this word:** LOCALS **Reformulated sentence:** When the community garden was announced, a number \_ involved.

Answer 53

**REFORMULATE:** Many people from the community showed an interest in the new initiative. **Use this word:** LOCALS **Reformulated sentence:** When the community garden was announced, a number **of locals got** involved. or: decided to get involved, showed an interest in getting involved

Question 54

**REFORMULATE:** Many people from the community showed an interest in the new initiative. **Use this word:** LOCALS **Reformulated sentence:** When the community garden was announced, a number \_ involved.

Answer 54

**REFORMULATE:** Many people from the community showed an interest in the new initiative. **Use this word:** LOCALS **Reformulated sentence:** When the community garden was announced, a number **of locals got involved**.

Question 55

**REFORMULATE:** The constant drilling noise from the construction site next door is starting to disturb me. **Use this word:** GETTING **Reformulated sentence:** The never-ending drilling from next door's construction site \_.

Answer 55

**REFORMULATE:** The constant drilling noise from the construction site next door is starting to disturb me. **Use this word:** GETTING **Reformulated sentence:** The never-ending drilling from next door's construction site **is getting on my nerves**.

Question 56

**REFORMULATE:** The headmaster was only going to speak for 15 minutes, but he was so enthusiastic about the topic that he ended up speaking for a full hour. **Use this word:** CARRIED **Reformulated sentence:** Although he was only supposed to speak for 15 minutes, \_ spoke for a full hour.

Answer 56

**REFORMULATE:** The headmaster was only going to speak for 15 minutes, but he was so enthusiastic about the topic that he ended up speaking for a full hour. **Use this word:** CARRIED **Reformulated sentence:** Although he was only supposed to speak for 15 minutes, **the headmaster got carried away and** spoke for a full hour.

Question 57

**REFORMULATE:** No matter how I explain how important it is to save money, my brother doesn't seem to understand. **Use this word:** ACROSS **Reformulated sentence:** I can’t seem \_ of saving money.

Answer 57

**REFORMULATE:** No matter how I explain how important it is to save money, my brother doesn't seem to understand. **Use this word:** ACROSS **Reformulated sentence:** I can’t seem ** to get across to my brother the importance** of saving money.

Question 58

**REFORMULATE:** After years of hard work, she finally moved up to a managerial position. **Use this word:** PROMOTED **Reformulated sentence:** Her years of dedication finally paid off when \_ a managerial role.

Answer 58

**REFORMULATE:** After years of hard work, she finally moved up to a managerial position. **Use this word:** PROMOTED **Reformulated sentence:** Her years of dedication finally paid off when **she got promoted to** a managerial role.

Question 59

**REFORMULATE:** I find the constant bad news on the TV very depressing. **Use this word:** DOWN **Reformulated sentence:** The never-ending stream of bad news on the TV \_.

Answer 59

**REFORMULATE:** I find the constant bad news on the TV very depressing. **Use this word:** DOWN **Reformulated sentence:** The never-ending stream of bad news on the TV **is getting me down**.