A | B |
a slight tap or stroke given with the hand | level-headed person |
unchanging, usual, habitual | to stand up for smb. |
to say in a shrill loud voice | to stand out |
to be the right shape or size | to scream with laughter |
to give or send one’s affectionate greeting | to level |
balanced person | not to be had for love or money |
to look pleased | to shift one’s ground |
extreme dislike or ill-will | to stand for |
mean or low | to stand treat |
favour, support | to be head over heels in love with smb. |
to know as much as others | to stand to reason |
to make flat | to scream |
to laugh until one cries | to stand |
a very funny person/ thing | hatred |
impossible to get by any means | to be on the same level |
to begin to love | to stand one’s ground |
to adore somebody | to fit |
to be outlined or prominent | regular |
to defend or support smb. | hateful |
to be firm | a perfect scream |
not to be firm | to stand on end |
to go without saying | smile of fortune |
to remain unchanged | a pat |
to provide and pay | to give (send) one’s love to |
to mean | to fall in love |
to rise up on the head as a result of fright or astonishment | to be all smiles |
TEST 5
Fill in the gaps choosing the right synonym and translate the sentences.
friend | acquaintance | Ally | companion |
1. I don't socialize with them – they're more ______ than friends, really.
2. I met a couple of French girls while I was hitchhiking round Europe. They made great travelling ______.
3. A ______ is a ______ indeed.
4. I've made a lot of enemies in this job, so I need all the ______ I can get.
Love | adore | Fancy | have a crush on |
5. She's head over heels in love. She absolutely ______ him!
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6. When I was at primary school I ______ my English teacher.
7. It's obvious that you ______ Carol. Why don't you ask her out?
8. Soldiers fought at war with ______ for their country.
Talk | chat | gossip | have a word with |
9. I love to ______ with my friends. It’s fun to talk about other people.
10. – What are you two talking about?
– We're just ______ about what was on TV last night.
11. Your mother is concerned over something. You should ______ to her and find roots of her problem.
12. John wants to ______ you. I think he wants to discuss your trip to Poland.
hate | abhor | Despise | loathe |
13. I ______ the smell of fish – it makes me feel sick.
14. The managing director said he ______ racism in the workplace.
15. She ______ him because he's never worked and has always lived off other people.
16. I ______ troubling you but it’s a matter of life and death.
laugh | сhuckle | Giggle | snigger |
17. I wish you wouldn't keep ______ in that unpleasant way when I make suggestions.
18. Don’t ______ at her! She is too vulnerable.
19. The little girl ______ hysterically when her Dad tickled her.
20. She ______ to herself quietly as she read the magazine.
TEST 6
Translate the sentences using word combinations and phrases.
1. Журналист опубликовал статью в газете, и редакторы были очень довольны его работой.
2. Вчера я провела в классе контрольную работу по математике на тему «Сложение правильных дробей», и, само собой разумеется, ученики написали ее на отлично.
3. Майк решил самостоятельно починить мобильный телефон. Он вошел в свою комнату, уверенный в том, что справится. Но разобрать телефон оказалось легче, чем собрать снова.
4. С помощью калькулятора можно мгновенно умножить шестизначные числа.
5. Роберт не подготовился к экзамену, поэтому старался списать у соседа по парте правильные ответы.
6. Перед тем как начать играть, каждый пианист должен отрегулировать стул под свой рост.
7. Вы не могли бы рассказать нам еще немного о героях Великой Отечественной Войны?
8. Конечно, я знаю Рэйчел, ведь мой дом находится недалеко от её дома.
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9. Выпускники школы в этом году будут выполнять задания по проверке общего уровня их знаний.
10. На экране обучающей машины вспыхнуло новое задание.
TEST 7