[Unit 7] Wordpower: down Flashcards

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Q

They offered me a job in Dubai, but I think I’ll have to _ it down.

(= отказаться)

A

They offered me a job in Dubai, but I think I’ll have to turn it down.

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Q

WORD ORDER: Add ‘everyone’ to this sentence

People will think you are arrogant if you look down on like that.

A

People will think you are arrogant if you look down on everyone like that.

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Q

I’ve tried, but I can’t find a job anywhere. It’s starting to _ _ down.

(= вгоняет меня в депрессию)

A

I’ve tried, but I can’t find a job anywhere. It’s starting to get me down.

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WORD ORDER: Add ‘me’ to this sentence.

All this constant complaining is starting to get down.

A

All this constant complaining is starting to get me down.

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Q

OK, it’s been nice chatting to you, but now I need to _ down _ some work.

(= приняться за работу)

A

OK, it’s been nice chatting to you, but now I need to get down to some work.

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Q

The new PA thinks he’s so important. He seems to _ down _ everyone.

(= смотрит свысока)

PA = personal assistant

A

The new PA thinks he’s so important. He seems to look down on everyone.

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7
Q

Don’t get so upset. Just have a drink of water and _ down.

(= успокойся)

A

Don’t get so upset. Just have a drink of water and calm down.

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8
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WORD ORDER: Add ‘it’ to this sentence.

She was offered a scholarship, but decided to turn down.

A

She was offered a scholarship, but decided to turn it down.

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WORD ORDER: Add ‘some work’ to this sentence.

Stop playing computer games and get down to!

A

Stop playing computer games and get down to some work.

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10
Q

After he got married, he decided to stop travelling and _ down.

(= осесть)

A

After he got married, he decided to stop travelling and settle down.

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