Feedback September-October

Question 1

[where’s the stress?]
My colleague recommended this course to me.

Answer 1

/ˈkɒliːɡ/

colleague Коля

Question 2

Where are you b_? (= where do you live?)

Answer 2

Where are you based? (= where do you live?)

/beɪst/

Question 3

I want to learn to deal with _ (нервные) situations better.

Answer 3

I want to learn to deal with stressful situations better.

/ˈstresfl/

Question 4

[pronunciation]
I work in an IT company.

Answer 4

/ˈkʌmpəni/

Question 5

I like that everything in my town works _ (круглосуточно).

Answer 5

I like that everything in my town works 24/7.

pronunciation: twenty four seven

Question 6

I think that entrepreneurs like Elon Musk _ (достойны, заслуживают) to be respected.

Answer 6

I think that entrepreneurs like Elon Musk deserve to be respected.

/dɪˈzɜːv/

Question 7

For me it was very _ (surprise >> adjective) that the genius behind iPhone is Jonny Ive, not Steve Jobs.

Answer 7

For me it was very suprising that the genius behind iPhone is Jonny Ive, not Steve Jobs.

это интересно = interesting
это скучно = it’s boring

Question 8

Jonny Ive _ _ _ (отвечал за) the design of the iPhone.

Answer 8

Jonny Ive was responsible for the design of the iPhone.

Question 9

[pronunciation]
Who suggested this idea?

Answer 9

/səˈdʒestɪd/

Question 10

[stress]
a huge impact

Answer 10

IMpact

Question 11

[pronunciation]
She reads books to unwind (= relax).

Answer 11

/ˌʌnˈwaɪnd/

Question 12

[pronunciation]
I listened to some music.

Answer 12

/ˈlɪsnd/

Question 13

Fix the mistake:
I think we use Present Simple here, because it is /fʌkt/

Answer 13

because it’s a /fækt/ (fact)

not f*cked

Question 14

If one colleague _ (want) to thank another colleague, they can send them a gift through our internal system.

Answer 14

If one colleague wants to thank another colleague, they can send them a gift through our internal system.

Question 15

I’m avoiding? I avoid? breaking the law when I’m driving.

Answer 15

I avoid breaking the law when I’m driving.

Compare: I don’t have any more money to pay fines, so I’m avoiding breaking the law when I’m driving till next month.

Question 16

I’m _ (подумываю о том, чтобы) getting a new pet.

Answer 16

I’m considering getting a new pet.

or: I’m thinking of getting a new pet.

Question 17

I’m thinking of/about how to spend my next weekend.

I’m thinking of/about going to St. Petersburg next Sunday.

Answer 17

I’m thinking about how to spend my next weekend. thinking about = думаю

I’m thinking of/about going to St. Petersburg next Sunday. thinking of = подумываю, не поехать ли

Question 18

I’m trying to g_ a p_ _ (= пытаюсь получить прибавку в зарплате)

Answer 18

I’m trying to get a pay raise.

the stress is on ‘pay’

Question 19

I’m considering _ (apply) for a US visa.

Answer 19

I’m considering applying for a U.S. visa.

Question 20

We’re d_ (обсуждаем) the new project.

Answer 20

We’re discussing the new project.

Question 21

[what’s the meaning of ‘now’ here?]
Our team is now working on a project with HR data.

Answer 21

теперь
Our team is now working on the project with HR data.

Question 22

[add ‘в данный момент’]
Our team is _ working on a project with HR data.

Answer 22

Our team is currently working on a project with HR data.

Question 22

[what’s the meaning of ‘now’ here?]
I’ve been living in Berlin for more than a year now.

Answer 22

I’ve been living in Berlin for more than a year now. = уже

Question 23

В последнее время, много работаю с клиентами из UK.

Recently, I…_

Answer 23

Recently I‘ve been working with clients from the UK a lot.

Question 24

When you do something for 30 days, you develop a \_ (привычка).

Answer 24

When you do something for 30 days, you **develop a habit**.

Question 25

Maybe in these 30 days you make some mistakes and then you **\_** all these **problems** (решаешь).

Answer 25

Maybe in these 30 days you make some mistakes and then you **solve** all these **problems** (решаешь).

Question 26

I can't **get \_ \_** waking up early. (не могу привыкнуть)

Answer 26

I can't **get used to** wak**ing** up early. (не могу привыкнуть)

Question 27

**интересно**, проводили ли они research **I w\_ \_** they did some research on this.

Answer 27

**I wonder if** they did some research on this.

Question 28

We've **rented \_ (= сдали)** our apartment. Our tenant will **move \_ (въедет)** this week.

Answer 28

We've **rented out** our apartment. Our tenant will **move in** this week.

Question 29

I spent **\_ (полтора дня)** on the train.

Answer 29

I spent **a day and a half** on the train.

Question 30

Today I have a **\_ \_** (= персональный **выходной**).

Answer 30

Today I have a **day off**.

Question 31

I was **\_ (в автобусе)** and saw a clown. Bizarre!

Answer 31

I was **on the bus** and saw a clown. Bizarre! on the train

Question 32

She **\_ (вечно оставляет свои)** dirty socks on my pillow. I hate it!

Answer 32

She**'s always leaving** her dirty socks on my pillow. I hate it!

Question 33

a: I’ve lost my keys again. b: Not again! You **\_ (вечно теряешь)** your keys! | бесит!

Answer 33

a: I’ve lost my keys again. b: Not again! You’**re always losing** your keys!

Question 34

Paul is never late. He **\_ (always+ start)** work on time.

Answer 34

Paul is never late. He **always starts** work on time.

Question 35

My **\_ (соседи сверху)** are always moving the furniture at about midnight.

Answer 35

My **upstairs neighbours** are always moving the furniture at about midnight.

Question 36

[add one word] Some of my **neighbors always leaving** their garbage near the elevator. I hate it!

Answer 36

Some of my neighbors **are** always leaving their garbage near the elevator. I hate it!

Question 37

I’ve never heard this word. How **\_ (you / pronounce)** it? | = как оно **произносится?**

Answer 37

I’ve never heard this word. **How do you pronounce it**?

Question 38

(a question on your first day at work) **Where \_ (= где взять)** a cup of coffee?

Answer 38

**Where do I get** a cup of coffee?

Question 39

**Как включается** this coffee machine?

Answer 39

**How do I turn on** this coffee machine?

Question 40

I've never used this type of printer. How **\_ \_** print or copy my documents?

Answer 40

I've never used this type of printer. How **do I** print or copy my documents?

Question 41

Olya, sorry, I **can't \_ \_** to the lesson. (= не смогу попасть, не смогу прийти)

Answer 41

Olya, sorry, I can't **make it** to the lesson.

Question 42

Last summer I **had a go at \_ (ride)** a sports bike.

Answer 42

Last summer I **had a go at** rid**ing** a sports bike.

Question 43

After a hundred kilometers, it was very hard to **k\_ \_ (=continue)**, but I didn't give up.

Answer 43

After a hundred kilometers, it was very hard to **keep going**, but I didn't give up.

Question 44

[stress] If you want to succeed, you need to make an **effort**.

Answer 44

/ˈefət/

Question 45

Be honest! (= говори правду!) I am \_. (я говорю правду!)

Answer 45

Be honest! I **am being** honest!.

Question 46

Olya, after a listening task: Great, you caught a lot more than I **\_ (ожидала = think you will)**.

Answer 46

Great, you caught a lot more than I **thought** you **would**.

Question 47

Must be off now. I'll see you **\_ Monday**.

Answer 47

Must be off now. I'll see you **on Monday**.

Question 48

'I'm flying to Cyprus tomorrow!' 'Great!' 'Yeah, but my wife is staying in Dubai, so **it's not \_**.'

Answer 48

'Yeah, but my wife is staying in Dubai, so it's not **ideal**.' /aɪˈdiːəl/

Question 49

What's going on in this scene? I don't know. He **might + explain** to her how to use the equipment.

Answer 49

I don't know. He **might be explaining** to her how to use the equipment.

Question 50

What's going on in this scene? I don't know. They **might + talk** about the food.

Answer 50

I don't know. They **might be talking** about the food.

Question 51

**F\_ \_ looks \_ \_ (= судя по всему)**, Phil's a regular at the café.

Answer 51

**From the looks of it,** Phil's a regular at the café.

Question 52

**From an outsider's p\_ (= С точки зрения стороннего наблюдателя)**, it seems like Phil's always there.

Answer 52

**From an outsider's perspective**, it seems like Phil's always there. /pəˈspektɪv/

Question 53

**С\_ me \_ I'm w\_ (= поправь меня, если я ошибаюсь)**, but wouldn't it be challenging if every customer stayed as long as Phil seems to?

Answer 53

**Correct me if I'm wrong,** but wouldn't it be challenging if every customer stayed as long as Phil seems to?

Question 54

From an outsider's perspective, it seems like Phil's always there. **I w\_ \_ (= интересно...)** that affects the table turnover rate?

Answer 54

**I wonder if** that affects the table turnover rate? /ˈw**ʌ**ndər/

Question 55

**J\_ \_ (= судя по)** her conversation with Sam, she's quick on the uptake (= она схватывает на лету).

Answer 55

**Judging by** her conversation with Sam, she's quick on the uptake.

Question 56

**I\_ my ex\_ (= по моему опыту)**, students like Becky tend to treat jobs like these as temporary stops.

Answer 56

**In my experience**, students like Becky tend to treat jobs like these as temporary stops.

Question 57

Becky says she'**s getting the h\_ \_ it (= осваивается, разбирается)**, which makes me think she's catching on fast.

Answer 57

Becky says **she's getting the hang of it**, which makes me think she's catching on fast.

Question 58

All my apps try to **n\_ (notification \>\> verb)** me about everything.

Answer 58

All my apps try to **notify** me about everything. /ˈnəʊtɪfaɪ/

Question 59

If you work in support, sometimes you need to be **a\_** 24/7. (= people need to be able to contact you).

Answer 59

If you work in support, sometimes you need to be **available** 24/7.

Question 60

Sorry, I'll **\_ (перезвоню тебе)**.

Answer 60

Sorry, I'll **call you back**. not 'вспомню тебя' = recall you

Question 61

She behaved like she was **\_ (единственный человек в комнате).**

Answer 61

She behaved like she was **the only person in the room.**

Question 62

Some people have **\_ (psychology? psychological? psychologically?)** problems.

Answer 62

Some people have **psychological** problems. adj + noun

Question 63

Some people have low **\_ (emotion? emotional? emotionally?) intelligence**.

Answer 63

Some people have low **emotional intelligence**.

Question 64

I try to solve problems fast. I'm very **\_ (= нетерпеливая, невыдержанная)**.

Answer 64

I try to solve problems fast. I'm very **impatient**. /ɪmˈpeɪʃnt/

Question 65

The way I approach a problem depends on the kind of **\_ (последствия)** this problem is likely to have.

Answer 65

The way I approach a problem depends on the kind of **consequences** this problem is likely to have. /ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/

Question 66

Julia **\_ (try \>\> 3rd person -s)** to be organized at work.

Answer 66

Julia **tries** to be organized at work.

Question 67

When Alexander **\_ (play)** cards, he ALWAYS cheats.

Answer 67

When Alexander **plays** cards, he ALWAYS cheats.

Question 68

At work, Lady Gaga is very reliable but her colleagues **\_ (= нет)**.

Answer 68

At work, Lady Gaga **is** very reliable but her colleagues **aren't**.

Question 69

**\_ (слепая печать)** came in really handy when I started to write a lot of documentation at work.

Answer 69

**Touch typing** came in really handy when I started to write a lot of documentation at work.

Question 70

Her **\_ (= ревность)** was starting to affect their friendship.

Answer 70

Her **jealousy** was starting to affect their friendship.

Question 71

My sister loves trying new recipes, but I **\_ (= not)**.

Answer 71

My sister **loves** trying new recipes, but I **don't**.

Question 72

I try to work out three times a week, but my friends **\_ (= not)**.

Answer 72

I try to work out three times a week, but my friends **don't**.

Question 73

I don't like cooking, and my husband **\_ (= not)** either.

Answer 73

I **don't** like cooking, and my husband **doesn't** either.