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Question 1

[pronunciation]
Tell me your ideas and I’ll type for all of us.

Answer 1

/ɔː lə vəs/

Question 2

Do you have any crazy ideas?

Yeah, I always _.

Answer 2

Do you have any crazy ideas?

Yeah, I always do.

Question 3

[pronunciation]
Have you ever read any Shakespeare in the original?

Answer 3

Have you ever /red/ any Shakespeare in the original?

Question 4

[pronunciation]
I’m a couch potato.

Answer 4

/kaʊtʃ/

Question 5

The first speaker _ (told? said?) that she uses some kind of app.

Answer 5

The first speaker said that she uses some kind of app.

said something
tell someone

Question 6

My life is a total juggling act, but I manage to slot in some _ (time for me) in the evening to unwind.

Answer 6

My life is a total juggling act, but I manage to slot in some me time in the evening to unwind.

Question 7

I’m not big on watching sports, I can relate to that. But as well _ _, I don’t go to the gym either.

Answer 7

I’m not big on watching sports, I can relate to that. But as well as that, I don’t go to the gym either.

Question 8

So, back in high school, were your teachers supportive?

Yeah, if my memory serves me r_. At least that is the impression that sticks in my mind.

Answer 8

If my memory serves me right. At least that is the impression that sticks in my mind.

Question 9

[fix the sentence]
Oscar is a bit sneaky guy.

Answer 9

Oscar is a bit of a sneaky guy.

Question 10

He was trying to _ (навредить) his colleague.

Answer 10

He was trying to harm his colleague.

Question 11

He was _ (подслушивал) the conversation.

Answer 11

He was eavesdropping on the conversation.

Question 12

[pronunciation]
a bit of a jealous streak

Answer 12

/ˈdʒeləs/

Question 13

[pronunciation]
He has always had a rebellious streak.

Answer 13

/rɪˈbeljəs/

Question 14

[pronunciation]
Some dogs are like huge puppies, despite their tough exterior.

Answer 14

BrE /ɪkˈstɪəriə(r)/
AmE /ɪkˈstɪriər/

Question 15

[pronunciation]
When people challenge my judgement in the area that I specialise in, I get furious.

Answer 15

BrE /ˈfjʊəriəs/
AmE /ˈfjʊriəs/

Question 16

[context: The person is commenting why their camera is off]

I’ll be without video today - I’m _ _ _.

= я с мобильника

Answer 16

I’ll be without video today - I’m on my mobile.

Question 17

Do you like visiting buffets?

Yeah, I _.

Answer 17

Yeah, I do.

Question 18

Can you hear me OK?

More or less, but the sound is a bit m_ (= приглушённый).

Answer 18

Can you hear me OK?

More or less, but the sound is a bit muffled.

Question 19

Have you ever read any books nominated _ some prizes?

Answer 19

Have you ever read any books nominated for some prizes?

Question 20

With the dire economic situation, I think they _ (cancel) the Oscar ceremony this year.

= нужно было отменить

Answer 20

With the dire economic situation, I think they should’ve cancelled the Oscar ceremony this year.

Question 21

[pronunciation]

Not only did my bog destroy my appartment, but it also bought one milion toys to ruin it completely.

Answer 21

/ˈruːɪn/

Question 22

[reformulate with ‘not only … but’]

My dog ruined my aparment. It bought a million of toys to destroy them.

Answer 22

Not only did my dog ruin my apartment, (but) it (also) bought a million toys to destroy them.

Question 23

[reformulate with ‘not only… but…]
I was taken in by such a simple trick. It was a dog who scammed me.

Answer 23

Not only was I taken in by such a simple trick, it was a dog who scammed me.

Question 24

[pronunciation]
My kids were really excited about the game - they shouted and yelled and applauded. (= clapped)

Answer 24

/əˈplɔːd/

Question 25

[pronuciation]
Not only are they going to con you with a fake treasure map, but they’re also planning to charge you for the exclusive “adventure gear” needed for the hunt.

Answer 25

BrE /ɡɪə(r)/
AmE /ɡɪr/

Question 26

[article]
Before pandemic it was $3 a cup, and now it’s $4 a cup.

Answer 26

Before the pandemic it was $3 a cup, and now it’s $4 a cup.

Question 27

[articles]
I listened to Trump’s speech yesterday and I think he’s very energetic man.

Answer 27

I listened to Trump’s speech yesterday and I think he’s a very energetic man.

Question 28

[articles]
Not only did he fail to wash the car, but he didn’t return money either.

Answer 28

Not only did he fail to wash the car, but he didn’t return the money either.

Question 29

Ты должен был ВЧЕРА это сделать!!

= You …

Answer 29

You should’ve done it yesterday!

should NOT must (= должно быть, ты сделал это..)

Question 30

The government _ strict deadlines for my work.

Answer 30

The government sets strict deadlines for my work.

Question 31

Over the last century, l_ _ (= средняя продолжительность жизни) has increased because we have combatted most diseases.

Answer 31

Over the last century, life expectancy has increased because we have combatted most diseases.

Question 32

All of her l_ _ (= близкие люди) had already passed away.

Answer 32

All of her loved ones had already passed away.

Question 33

[pronunciation]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, …

Answer 33

Due to /ʌnfɔːˈsiːn/ circumstances, …

Question 34

I missed my c_ flight. (= the second leg of my journey)

Answer 34

I missed my connecting flight.

Question 35

what does ‘d stand for here?

They‘d better create a technology to cure cancer.

Answer 35

They had better create a technology to cure cancer.

Question 36

[what’s the difference in meaning?]

That’s why I’m asking about it.

That’s why I’m questioning it.

Answer 36

I’m asking = спрашиваю
I’m questioning (this approach, his intentions, etc) = I’m not sure they’re good, ставлю под вопрос, сомневаюсь

Question 37

There are several p_ arguments (= убедительные) in favour of the move.

Answer 37

There are several persuasive arguments in favour of the move.

/pərˈsweɪsɪv/

Question 38

Try to p_ (убедить) him to come.

Answer 38

Try to persuade him to come.
/pərˈsweɪd/

Question 39

[reformulate combining these sentences into one]

Our brand is famous in the world. We will support you at every stage of your professional journey.

=> Our _ brand will….

Answer 39

Our world-famous brand will support you at every stage of your professional journey.

Question 40

[fix someting]
I remember how you were excited

Answer 40

I remember how excited you were.

Question 41

[pronunciation]
25 miles per hour

Answer 41

pe-rour

Question 42

When they remove the barriers, they also remove the expectation that there are d_ (= специально выделенные) areas for the cars or for the pedestrians.

Answer 42

When they remove the barriers, they also remove the expectation that there are designated areas for the cars or for the pedestrians.

Question 43

(законопослушные)
L_-_ companies wouldn’t do that.

Answer 43

Law-abiding companies wouldn’t do that.

Question 44

Someone must have _ (слил) this information.

Answer 44

Someone must have leaked this information.

Question 45

Americans are generally very open and st_.

Answer 45

Americans are generally very open and straightforward.

Question 46

Achoo! (= апчхи!)

_ (будь здоров!)

Answer 46

Bless you!

Question 47

[what modal verb?]
Context: clarifying instructions.
Olya, _ / we do anything else?

Answer 47

Olya, are we supposed to do anything else?

Do we have to do ….?

Question 47

[what modal verb?]
10 mins before the end of the lesson.

Olya, I _ go.

Answer 47

Olya, I have to go.

Olya, I got to go.

Question 48

[stress]
Who are the competitors of your company?

Answer 48

/kəmˈpetɪtə(r)/

Question 49

When she joined the company, she _ (seek >> past) feedback regularly, but now she couldn’t care less.

Answer 49

When she joined the company, she sought feedback regularly, but now she couldn’t care less.

Question 50

[translate]
А почему ты не доктор?

And …

Answer 50

And why aren’t you a doctor?

Question 51

If you’re happy with what you have, why should the company _ (предложить) you more money?

Answer 51

If you’re happy with what you have, why should the company offer you more money?

Question 52

[criticise a couple who didn’t discuss an important decision]

They should _ (discuss) the situation as soon as it arose. That would + help.

Answer 52

They should’ve discussed the situation as soon as it arose. That would’ve helped.