[Unit 3C] Discussions - vocabulary from monologues

Question 1

You know, I was thinking we should start _ some time _ (= отдохнуть, взять пару выходных). Our team’s been pushing really hard lately.

Answer 1

You know, I was thinking we should start taking some time off. Our team’s been pushing really hard lately.

Question 2

Yeah, I think that might be just what we need. I’ve read that getting away from the office can really b_ creativity and reduce stress.

= to make something increase, or become better or more successful

Answer 2

Yeah, I think that might be just what we need. I’ve read that getting away from the office can really boost creativity and reduce stress.

Question 3

And it’s been proven that a _ of s_ (= смена обстановки) can spark new ideas and refresh your mind. Let’s do it.

Answer 3

And it’s been proven that a change of scenery can spark new ideas and refresh your mind. Let’s do it.

/ˈsiːnəri/

Question 4

So, I’ve been doing some thinking. Maybe we should try to work _, not _.

(= работать не 14 часов, а головой :)

Answer 4

So, I’ve been doing some thinking. Maybe we should try to work smarter, not harder.

Question 5

Maybe we should try to work smarter, not harder. I mean, the late nights are _ their t_. (= дают о себе знать)

Answer 5

Maybe we should try to work smarter, not harder. I mean, the late nights are taking their toll.

Question 6

But don’t you agree that we’re more p_ _ _ (make) mistakes when we’re exhausted?

= подвержены, склонны к

Answer 6

But don’t you agree that we’re more prone to making mistakes when we’re exhausted?

also: prone to headaches, prone to injury

Question 7

There’s evidence showing that _ rest (= надлежащий) can actually improve productivity.

Answer 7

There’s evidence showing that proper rest can actually improve productivity.

also: find a proper job (настоящую); what’s the proper way to do this?

Question 8

[context: talking about taking breaks]

It might seem _ (контринтуитивно), but it could lead to better quality work in the long run.

Answer 8

It might seem counterintuitive, but it could lead to better quality work in the long run.

/ˌkaʊntər ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/

Question 9

It’s a solid plan. Let’s p_ (= предложим) it to the team.

Answer 9

It’s a solid plan. Let’s propose it to the team.

/prəˈpəʊz/

Question 10

I suppose l_ _ better time management could help us avoid burnout.

= поисследовать вопрос

Answer 10

I suppose looking into better time management could help us avoid burnout.

Question 11

I suppose looking into better time management could help us avoid burnout.

It’s w_ _ t_. (= стоит попробовать)

Answer 11

It’s worth a try.

Question 12

I was thinking, should we maybe push through this weekend to g_ _ _ the project (= продвинуться по проекту)?

Answer 12

I was thinking, should we maybe push through this weekend to get ahead on the project?

Question 13

I’m not sure it’s a good idea. You know, working without taking any rest isn’t really s_ (= something you can do for a long time, without suffering health issues).

Answer 13

I’m not sure it’s a good idea. You know, working without taking any rest isn’t really sustainable.

/səˈsteɪnəbl/

Question 14

Yes, but consider this: taking breaks is e_ (= absolutely necessary) for our mental health.

Answer 14

Yes, but consider this: taking breaks is essential for our mental health.

/ɪˈsenʃl/

Question 15

[context: talking about taking breaks]

It might seem counterintuitive, but it could lead to better quality work _ _ _ r_ (= в долгосрочной перспективе).

Answer 15

It might seem counterintuitive, but it could lead to better quality work in the long run.

Question 16

I’ve been doing some thinking. I think maybe we should i_ some form of exercise _ our workday. (= включить)

Answer 16

I’ve been doing some thinking. I think maybe we should incorporate some form of exercise into our workday.

/ɪnˈkɔːpəreɪt/ - notice the stress on the second syllable!

Question 17

I think maybe we should incorporate some form of exercise into our workday. You know, to _ sharp and e_. (= быть хорошо соображающими и энергичными)

Answer 17

I think maybe we should incorporate some form of exercise into our workday. You know, to stay sharp and energized.

/ˈenədʒaɪzd/ - notice the stress on the first syllable!

Question 18

How does it sound if we introduce office yoga sessions twice a week? I’ve heard it can really h_ _ stress.

Answer 18

How does it sound if we introduce office yoga sessions twice a week? I’ve heard it can really help with stress.

Question 19

It’s a s_ plan (= убедительный, хороший). Let’s propose it to the team.

Answer 19

It’s a solid plan. Let’s propose it to the team.

BrE /ˈsɒlɪd/
AmE /ˈsɑːlɪd/