[Unit 3c] Celebrations

Question 1

This year, my parents celebrated their _ w_ a_ (= 25-ю годовщину свадьбы) by renewing their vows in front of close friends and family.

Answer 1

This year, my parents celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows in front of close friends and family.

/ˌænɪˈvɜːsəri/

Question 2

Turning 30 felt like a real m_ (= веха); I decided to celebrate by traveling solo for the first time.

Answer 2

Turning 30 felt like a real milestone; I decided to celebrate by traveling solo for the first time.

/ˈmaɪlstəʊn/

Question 3

Getting promoted to manager was a huge m_ _ my career—I couldn’t wait to share the news with my family.

Answer 3

Getting promoted to manager was a huge milestone in my career—I couldn’t wait to share the news with my family.

/ˈmaɪlstəʊn/

Question 4

I prefer small g_ (= небольшие встречи) because they feel more intimate and personal.

Answer 4

I prefer small gatherings because they feel more intimate and personal.

Question 5

My sister wore her grandmother’s vintage necklace for her graduation с_ (=церемонию) because it felt like a special occasion worth dressing up for.

Answer 5

My sister wore her grandmother’s vintage necklace for her graduation ceremony because it felt like a special occasion worth dressing up for.

/ˈserəməni/

Question 6

We th_ a cozy baby shower (= организовали) for my best friend, complete with pastel decorations, baby-themed games, and a diaper cake.

Answer 6

We threw a cozy baby shower for my best friend, complete with pastel decorations, baby-themed games, and a diaper cake.

/θruː/ /ˈʃaʊə(r)/

Question 7

Every Fourth of July, our entire neighborhood hosts a potluck barbecue and ends the night watching fireworks to celebrate the n_ h_ (= праздник).

Answer 7

Every Fourth of July, our entire neighborhood hosts a potluck barbecue and ends the night watching fireworks to celebrate the national holiday.

/ˈnæʃnəl/

Question 8

I prefer small gatherings because they feel more i_ and personal.

= более уютными и личными.

Answer 8

I prefer small gatherings because they feel more intimate and personal.

/ˈɪntɪmət/

Question 9

We don’t usually go out for fancy dinners, so booking a table at that upscale restaurant was truly a sp_ o_ (= праздник) for us.

Answer 9

We don’t usually go out for fancy dinners, so booking a table at that upscale restaurant was truly a special occasion for us.

/ˈspeʃl əˈkeɪʒn/

Question 10

After a decade of running my small business, I’m planning a special event to m_ the anniversary _ the day I first opened my doors. (= отметить годовщину)

Answer 10

After a decade of running my small business, I’m planning a special event to mark the anniversary of the day I first opened my doors.