My English 2025

Question 1

Is anyone __ __ a coffee or drink later?
(= want to do something)

Answer 1

Is anyone up for a coffee or drink later?

be up for something
informal

Question 2

I’ll pop __ and say hello.
(= visit or call on someone informally)

Answer 2

I’ll pop by and say hello.

informal

Question 3

a __ baby
a __ face
(= having a soft, round body; slightly fat)

Answer 3

a plump baby
a plump face

His plump face was pink with embarrassment.
That dress makes you look rather plump.

Question 4

[pronunciation]
fiancee

Answer 4

Br /fiˈɒnseɪ/
Am /ˌfiːɑːnˈseɪ/

Question 5

a l__-__ week / wedding / event / approach to discipline
(= simple, quiet and not attracting attention)

Answer 5

a low-key week / wedding / event / approach to discipline

/ˌləʊ ˈkiː/

Question 6

[pronunciation]
lactose-intolerant

Answer 6

/ˌlæk.təʊs ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ənt/

Question 7

He’s completely e__ in his work.
(= so interested or involved in something that you give it all your attention; swamped)

Answer 7

He’s completely engrossed in his work.

/ɪnˈɡrəʊst/

Question 8

Take __ n__.
(= не обращай внимания)

Answer 8

Take no notice.

Question 9

Take no n__ __ him Tom.
(= не обращай на него внимания)

Answer 9

Take no notice of him Tom.

Question 10

There was a man in our village without legs - a crocodile took them off, in our river; but all the __ our country is a country of people, not animals.
(= nevertheless, все же, все равно)

(The Ultimate Safari by Nadine Gordimer)

Answer 10

There was a man in our village without legs—a crocodile took them off, in our river; but all the same our country is a country of people, not animals.

all/just the same = ​despite this, nevertheless

‘Will you stay for lunch?’ ‘No, but thanks all the same.’
All the same, there’s some truth in what she says.

Question 11

Putin begins biggest Russian military __ in years.
(= призыв)

Answer 11

Putin begins biggest Russian military call-up in years.

Question 12

I love you __ __ __, but you need to tell me.
(= несмотря ни на что, used to emphasize that something is always true, or that someone must do something)

Answer 12

I love you no matter what, but you need to tell me.

I never seem to lose any weight, no matter how hard I try.

Question 13

Hmm… let me ___ my thoughts…

Answer 13

Hmm… let me rearrange my thoughts…

Question 14

Arrest this __ trickster!
(= rude; not showing respect for other people)

Answer 14

Arrest this impudent trickster!

/ˈɪmpjədənt/
formal

Question 15

The __ is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art.

Answer 15

The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art.

Question 16

[pronunciation]
Athens

Answer 16

/ˈæθ.ənz/

Question 17

[pronunciation]
Apollo

Answer 17

UK /əˈpɒl.əʊ/
US /əˈpɑː.loʊ/

Question 18

[pronunciation]
Athena

Answer 18

/əˈθiː.nə/

Question 19

[pronunciation]
Zeus

Answer 19

🇬🇧/zjuːs/
🇺🇸/zuːs/

Question 20

[pronunciation]
Poseidon

Answer 20

🇬🇧 /pəˈsaɪ.dən/
🇺🇸 /poʊˈsaɪ.dən/

Question 21

[pronunciation]
Odyssey

Answer 21

🇬🇧 /ˈɒd.ɪ.si/
🇺🇸 /ˈɑː.dɪ.si/

Question 22

Japan last month, New York next month - you’ve become a regular g__, haven’t you?
(= someone who often travels to a lot of different countries)

Answer 22

Japan last month, New York next month - you’ve become a regular globetrotter, haven’t you?

a globetrotting family

Question 23

Not only are their performances funny as hell, they’re also smart, p__, and honest.
(= evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret, moving)

Answer 23

Not only are their performances funny as hell, they’re also smart, poignant, and honest.
/ˈpɔɪnjənt/

Question 24

Answer 24

a tick
Put a tick if the answer is correct and a cross if it’s wrong.

a check / a check mark
The teacher put a check next to his name.

Question 25

C__ the names __ as the guests arrive. (= **put a mark (✓) next to a name or an item on a list to show that something has been dealt with**)

Answer 25

**Check the names off** as the guests arrive. I **checked everything off** on my list. I find it motivating to **check off each task** as I accomplish it. Don't forget to **check off every item on that checklist**.

Question 26

And honestly, everyone needs that d__ person in their lives. (= **reliable**)

Answer 26

And honestly, everyone needs that **dependable** person in their lives.

Question 27

dependant dependent dependable

Question 28

The Parthenon is considered an __ symbol of Ancient Greece, democracy, and Western civilization. (= **lasting for a long time**)

Answer 28

The Parthenon is considered an **enduring** symbol of Ancient Greece, democracy, and Western civilization. 🇬🇧 /ɪnˈdjʊərɪŋ/ 🇺🇸 /ɪnˈdʊrɪŋ/

Question 29

‘Olya’ is a __ of ‘Olga’. (= **a short informal form of a word, especially a name**)

Answer 29

‘Olya’ is a **diminutive** of ‘Olga’. /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/

Question 30

Argentina is r__ for its passion for football. (= **famous and respected**)

Answer 30

Argentina is **renowned** for its passion for football. /rɪˈnaʊnd/ a renowned author/ painting etc

Question 31

Americans used to be s__ __ their support for Israel. Those days are gone. (= **not changing in your attitudes or aims, firm**)

Answer 31

Americans used to be **steadfast in** their support for Israel. Those days are gone. • steadfast loyalty • He **remained steadfast in his determination** to bring the killers to justice.

Question 32

Biden’s illness is another __ challenge. But it presents one more opportunity for Biden to define himself – as a politician and as a man - by how he handles it. (= **огромный, грозный**)

Answer 32

Biden’s illness is another **formidable** challenge. But it presents one more opportunity for Biden to define himself – as a politician and as a man - by how he handles it. /fəˈmɪdəbl/, /ˈfɔːmɪdəbl/ • a formidable challenge / task / opponent

Question 33

She was becoming increasingly d__ about the way things were going. (= **sad, without much hope**)

Answer 33

She was becoming increasingly **despondent** about the way things were going. /dɪˈspɒndənt/ /dɪˈspɑːndənt/