[Vocabulary] Asking for and giving advice

Question 1

I’ve been feeling a bit out of shape l_ (= в последнее время). I’m thinking about getting more exercise.

Answer 1

I’ve been feeling a bit out of shape lately. I’m thinking about getting more exercise.

Question 2

_ (you think / should I / join) a gym or just work out at home?

Answer 2

Do you think I should join a gym or just work out at home?

Question 3

I you / I join the gym. It’s more motivating.

Answer 3

If I were you, I’d join the gym. It’s more motivating.

Question 4

But _ gym memberships quite pricey?

= разве они не…

Answer 4

But aren’t gym memberships quite pricey?

Question 5

It’s probably worth checking _ some local gyms _ free trial sessions first.

Answer 5

It’s probably worth checking out some local gyms for free trial sessions first.

Question 6

I / think about upgrading my old car. It’s been giving me a lot of trouble lately.

Answer 6

I was thinking about upgrading my old car. It’s been giving me a lot of trouble lately.

or: I’m thinking about..

Question 7

I / feel a bit out of shape lately. I’m thinking about getting more exercise.

Answer 7

I’ve been feeling a bit out of shape lately. I’m thinking about getting more exercise.

Question 8

I was thinking about upgrading my old car. It’s been g_ me a lot of tr_ lately.

(= I’ve been having problems with it lately)

Answer 8

I was thinking about upgrading my old car. It’s been giving me a lot of trouble lately.

Question 9

I’m just worried about m_ and stuff.

= поддержание в порядке, ремонт

Answer 9

I’m just worried about maintenance and stuff.

Question 10

Would you recommend / go for a new car or a used one?

Answer 10

Would you recommend going for a new car or a used one?

Question 11

But aren’t gym memberships quite p_?

= informal, expensive

Answer 11

But aren’t gym memberships quite pricey?

Question 12

Would you recommend going for a new car or a used _?

Answer 12

Would you recommend going for a new car or a used one?

Question 13

Well, buying a new car can be t_ (= заманчиво), but a used one is usually a better deal.

Answer 13

Well, buying a new car can be tempting, but a used one is usually a better deal.

Question 14

I’ve been feeling a bit out of shape lately. I’m thinking about _ more exercise.

Answer 14

I’ve been feeling a bit out of shape lately. I’m thinking about getting more exercise.

Question 15

probably / worth / check out some local gyms for free trial sessions first.

Answer 15

It’s probably worth checking out some local gyms for free trial sessions first.

Question 16

Well, buying a new car can be tempting, but a used one is usually a better d_. (= выгоднее, лучше)

Answer 16

Well, buying a new car can be tempting, but a used one is usually a better deal.

Question 17

I’m just worried _ maintenance and stuff.

Answer 17

I’m just worried about maintenance and stuff.

Question 18

Then, с_ (= рассмотри вариант) a certified pre-owned car. They often come with good warranties.

Answer 18

Then, consider a certified pre-owned car. They often come with good warranties.

Question 19

I really want to start eating healthier, but my cooking skills are pr_ b_ (= I can’t really cook well).

Answer 19

I really want to start eating healthier, but my cooking skills are pretty basic.

Question 20

_ (you think / should I / sign up) for some cooking classes?

Answer 20

Do you think I should sign up for some cooking classes?

Question 21

I you / I try some YouTube cooking channels first.

Answer 21

If I were you, I’d try some YouTube cooking channels first.

Question 22

If I were you, I’d try something new but not too complicated. Maybe a dish with a t_.

= done a bit unusually, с изюминкой

Answer 22

If I were you, I’d try something new but not too complicated. Maybe a dish with a twist.

Question 23

Yeah, I guess I don’t need _ equipment to start, right?

= complicated, cool

Answer 23

Yeah, I guess I don’t need fancy equipment to start, right?

Question 24

I’m just worried that it won’t turn _ w_. (= не получится хорошо)

Answer 24

I’m just worried that it won’t turn out well.

Question 25

**\_ (стоит сделать)** a trial run a few days before. That way, you can tweak it if necessary

Answer 25

**It’s worth doing** a trial run a few days before. That way, you can tweak it if necessary

Question 26

It’s worth doing a trial run a few days before. **Th\_ w\_ (= тогда)**, you can tweak it if necessary

Answer 26

It’s worth doing a trial run a few days before. **That way**, you can tweak it if necessary.

Question 27

Exactly, **much better / start simple** and then build up your kitchen gadgets.

Answer 27

Exactly, **it’s much better to** start simple and then build up your kitchen gadgets.

Question 28

**I / host** a dinner party **next weekend** and I want to make something special.

Answer 28

**I'm hosting** a dinner party next weekend and I want to make something special.

Question 29

Then, consider a certified pre-owned car. They often **come with** good **w\_**.

Answer 29

Then, consider a certified pre-owned car. They often **come with good warranties**.

Question 30

**\_ (you think / should I / try)** a new exotic recipe or stick to what I know?

Answer 30

**Do you think I should try** a new exotic recipe or stick to what I know?

Question 31

Do you think I should try a new exotic recipe or **s\_ \_ (= придерживаться)** what I know?

Answer 31

Do you think I should try a new exotic recipe or **stick to** what I know?

Question 32

If I were you, I’d try something new but **not too co\_** (= не слишком сложное, замороченное). Maybe a dish with a twist.

Answer 32

If I were you, I’d try something new but **not too complicated**. Maybe a dish with a twist.

Question 33

**I'm just worried \_** it won’t turn out well.

Answer 33

**I'm just worried that** it won’t turn out well.

Question 34

It’s worth doing a trial run a few days before. That way, you can **t\_ (change it a bit, 'подкрутить')** it if necessary

Answer 34

It’s worth doing a trial run a few days before. That way, you can **tweak** it if necessary.