Sex and the City 1.3

Question 1

That was __ a play, ladies.
(= very or really, used to show strong approval, admiration, or emphasis)

Answer 1

That was quite a play, ladies.

Question 2

That’s __ a story!
(= very or really, used to show strong approval, admiration, or emphasis)

Answer 2

That’s quite a story!

Question 3

She’s __ the artist.
(= very or really, used to show strong approval, admiration, or emphasis)

Answer 3

She’s quite the artist.

Question 4

Of course, they smiled and said it was __ __teamwork.
(= focused on, centered around, or emphasizing something as the main idea, value, or purpose)

Answer 4

Of course, they smiled and said it was all about teamwork.

Question 5

This school is __ __ helping students succeed.
(= focused on, centered around, or emphasizing something as the main idea, value, or purpose)

Answer 5

This school is all about helping students succeed.

Question 6

They say it’s __ __ fairness, but we know better.
(= focused on, centered around, or emphasizing something as the main idea, value, or purpose)

Answer 6

They say it’s all about fairness, but we know better.

Question 7

Naturally, my mother wanted to know __ __ it (=all the details relating to it).

Естественно, моя мать захотела всё об этом узнать (т.е. узнать все подробности, которые этого касались).

Answer 7

Naturally, my mother wanted to know all about it.

Question 8

That’s what the life is __ __.
(= focused on, centered around, or emphasizing something as the main idea, value, or purpose)

Answer 8

That’s what the life is all about.
Вот это-то и есть жизнь.

Question 9

Can you __ me the __ __ the new project?
(= give someone the essential facts, information, or details about something in a clear and straightforward way)

Answer 9

Can you give me the lowdown on the new project?

Question 10

She ___ us the __ __ what happened at the meeting.
(= gave someone the essential facts, information, or details about something in a clear and straightforward way)

Answer 10

She gave us the lowdown on what happened at the meeting.

Question 11

The teacher __ us the l__ __ the exam format so the students wouldn’t be surprised.
(= gave someone the essential facts, information, or details about something in a clear and straightforward way)

Answer 11

The teacher gave us the lowdown on the exam format so the students wouldn’t be surprised.

Question 12

She __ passed the exam.
( = only just, by the smallest amount, or almost not at all)

Answer 12

She barely passed the exam.

Question 13

He was so tired he could __ keep his eyes open.
(= only just, by the smallest amount, or almost not at all)

Answer 13

He was so tired he could barely keep his eyes open.

Question 14

We __ made it to the train on time.
(= only just, by the smallest amount, or almost not at all)

Answer 14

We barely made it to the train on time.

Question 15

The car stopped working __ __ a s__ on the highway.
(= very quickly and unexpectedly)

Answer 15

The car stopped working all of a sudden on the highway.

Question 16

__ __ a s__, it started raining heavily and we had to run for cover.
(= very quickly and unexpectedly)

Answer 16

All of a sudden, it started raining heavily and we had to run for cover.

Question 17

She was calm a moment ago, but __ __ a s__ she started shouting.
(= very quickly and unexpectedly)

Answer 17

She was calm a moment ago, but all of a sudden she started shouting.

Question 18

He didn’t want to, but he __ __ __ the surgery.
(= did something difficult or unpleasant that you planned or promised to do)

Answer 18

He didn’t want to, but he went through with the surgery.

Question 19

They had second thoughts about the wedding but decided to __ __ __ it.
(= do something difficult or unpleasant that you planned or promised to do)

second thoughts - сомнения

Answer 19

They had second thoughts about the wedding but decided to go through with it.

Question 20

I don’t know how she managed to __ __ __ the performance after hearing the bad news.
(= do something difficult or unpleasant that you planned or promised to do)

Answer 20

I don’t know how she managed to go through with the performance after hearing the bad news.

Question 21

I just wanted to c__ __ __ you and see how your first week at work is going.
(= make contact with someone to see how they are doing, get updates, or offer support, связаться)
informal

Answer 21

I just wanted to check in with you and see how your first week at work is going.

Question 22

I’m going to c__ __ __ my mom later — she hasn’t been feeling well.
(= make contact with someone to see how they are doing, get updates, or offer support, связаться)
informal

Answer 22

I’m going to check in with my mom later — she hasn’t been feeling well.

Question 23

Don’t forget to c__ __ __ your manager while you’re working remotely.
(= make contact with someone to see how they are doing, get updates, or offer support, связаться)
informal

Answer 23

Don’t forget to check in with your manager while you’re working remotely.

Question 24

It’s time to stop all this __ and wait for the official announcement.
(= act of guessing or forming opinions about something without having all the facts or definite evidence)

Answer 24

It’s time to stop all this speculation and wait for the official announcement.

Question 25

Let’s avoid __ and focus on what we actually know. (= **act of guessing or forming opinions about something without having all the facts or definite evidence**)

Answer 25

Let’s avoid **speculation** and focus on what we actually know.

Question 26

The media’s constant __ made the situation worse. (= **act of guessing or forming opinions about something without having all the facts or definite evidence**)

Answer 26

The media’s constant **speculation** made the situation worse.

Question 27

I usually see my cousins at weddings and other __ __. (= **gatherings, events, or activities organized by or for family members**)

Answer 27

I usually see my cousins at weddings and other **family functions**.

Question 28

She skipped the meeting to attend a __ __. (= **gathering, event, or activity organized by or for family members**)

Answer 28

She skipped the meeting to attend a **family function**.

Question 29

It’s rare for all of us to be together unless it’s a major __ __. (= **gathering, event, or activity organized by or for family members**)

Answer 29

It’s rare for all of us to be together unless it’s a major **family function**.

Question 30

The antiseptic ______s a little, but it’ll help the wound heal. (= **cause a sharp or unpleasant feeling, either physically (like a mild pain) or emotionally**) жечь

Answer 30

The antiseptic **stings** a little, but it’ll help the wound heal.

Question 31

Her words weren’t meant to be mean, but they still __. (= **cause emotional pain or hurt, обижать, ранить**)

Answer 31

Her words weren’t meant to be mean, but they still **sting**.

Question 32

It __a little that they didn’t include me in the plans. (= **causes emotional pain or hurt, обижать, ранить**)

Answer 32

It **stings** a little that they didn’t include me in the plans.

Question 33

I’m __ the marrying __. (= **not the particular type of person**)

Answer 33

I’m **not the marrying kind**.

Question 34

I’m __ the early-rising __. (= **not the particular type of person**)

Answer 34

I’m **not the early-rising kind**.

Question 35

She’s __ the risk-taking __. (= **not the particular type of person**)

Answer 35

She’s **not the risk-taking kind**.

Question 36

Don’t worry about being single -- I’ll __ you __ with my friend. (= **help someone find a romantic partner or arrange a date for them**)

Answer 36

Don’t worry about being single — I’ll **fix you up** with my friend.

Question 37

My sister wants to __ me __ with someone she thinks I’ll like. (= **help someone find a romantic partner or arrange a date for them**)

Answer 37

My sister wants to **fix me up** with someone she thinks I’ll like.

Question 38

They tried to __ him __ with a colleague at the office party. (= **help someone find a romantic partner or arrange a date for them**)

Answer 38

They tried to **fix him up** with a colleague at the office party.

Question 39

Now my partener's s__ are fully __ __ having a position abroad. (= **aim for or strongly desire to achieve or get something**)

Answer 39

Now my partener's **sights are fully set on** having a position abroad. They have their sights set on a victory.

Question 40

Don has his s__ __ __ a career in law. (= **aim for or strongly desire to achieve or get something**) Дон имеет виды на карьеру в области юриспруденции.

Answer 40

Don **has his sights set on** a career in law. His **sights were set on** getting a directorship. Oн нацелился на то, чтобы стать директором

Question 41

The explorers’ ______ were _____ ____ discovering new lands. (aim for or strongly desire to achieve or get something) = **sights**

Answer 41

The explorers’ **sights** were set on discovering new lands.