- •Active Vocabulary
- •Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •Grammar Revision
- •Identify the following grammar patterns:
- •Economic Focus
- •5.1 Bring out the economic meaning of the underlined phrases:
- •5.2 Logically complete the sentences focusing on the business side of the phrase:
- •Exercises
- •6.1 On the list of Active Vocabulary find the words/word combinations synonymous with the following:
- •6.2 Translate the following sentences making use of the active/topical vocabulary, idioms/ phrasal verbs and grammar patterns of the chapter:
- •Questions for Discussion
- •Commentary
Chapter 2+Chapter 3
Active Vocabulary
Find the Russian equivalents for the following words and word combinations and be ready to reproduce the situations from the chapter making use of them:
Chapter 2
to do smth. with gusto=to do smth. with enthusiasm
to be versed in smth. опытным
to be wary (of smth./doing smth.) осторожным
a shortlist/to shortlist smb.выделить
to nurse a grievance затаить обиду
loathsome=repulsive
hideously (pretentious)/hideous (adj.)=extremely unpleasant or ugly
a rite of passage=обряд посвящения; ритуал
to abandon smth./smb.
fraught (relations)=full of problems, anxiety or worries
to contemplate smth./smb.= to look attentively at smb. or smth. for a long time vs.
to contemplate doing smth./smth.=to think about smth. you might do in the future
(syn.=consider) vs. to contemplate smth.=to think seriously about smth. for a long time
to pinpoint smth. засекать
to strive towards/for smth. стремиться
makeshift (adj.)=временный; самодельный
(a) benevolent (man)/benevolence (noun)благосклонный
Chapter 3
half-hearted=done without much effort and interest in the result
(to be) elated=extremely happy and excited
to be engrossed in smth.
to be beyond comprehension/belief
(to be) dismal=bad, unsuccessful (a dismal candidate)
an interloper=незваный гость; человек, посягающий на чью-либо монополию
to brag=to boast
blatant=вульгарный; наглый
(a) debilitating (attack of flue)=истощающий, изнуряющий
to be a strain on smb.
to be renowned for smth.
to project an image
(to be) impeccably (dressed)/impeccable (adj.)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
Match the Idiomatic Expressions and Phrasal Verbs with their meanings and be ready to reproduce the situations from/ the chapter to illustrate them:
Chapter 2
to throw smb. in at the deep end1 |
10 a basis agreed to by all parties |
to show the ropes2 |
11 to talk about smth. for a long time |
to sift through smth.=to plough through smth.3 |
12to share one's problems with someone else in an attempt to gain sympathy or consolation=поплакать в жилетку |
to badmouth smth./smb.4 |
13to be suited for smth. |
to give smb. a cold shoulder5 |
7 to cheer up |
to twiddle one’s thumbs6 |
8 to hear the news from smb. who heard the news from smb. else=word of mouth |
to lift one’s spirits7 |
6 to inform smb. about the details of smth. |
to fill smb. in on smth.8 |
3 to examine, read all parts of smth. though it may be boring and takes a lot of time |
to hear through the grapevine9 |
4 informal - to talk indiscreetly or incessantly=очернять, обливать грязью |
(to find) common ground10 |
5 to show no interest in smb./smth. |
to talk at length about smth.11 |
to do little or nothing; to be idle |
to cry on one’s shoulder12 |
2 to explain to someone how to do a job or activity |
to be cut out for smth.13 |
1 to make someone do something difficult, especially a job, without preparing them for it or giving them any help |
Chapter 3
to kill two birds with one stone |
to guess what smb. else is thinking about |
a stroke of (luck) |
to explain smth. by smth. |
to pass with flying colours |
the USA |
an eye-opener |
to do smth. that will cause an unpleasant situation in the future |
to cotton on |
to accept smth. that is only being offered to you so that you will do smth.=попасться на удочку |
to smell a rat |
unofficial; informal |
to be on one’s toes for smth./smb.=to keep up one’s guard |
to understand smth., usually after some initial difficulty |
to sound smb. out |
to detect smth. suspicious |
to sow seeds of (doubt) in smb. |
to be ready to act; to be alert |
to swallow the bait |
to try to learn smb.’s opinion or intentions |
(to be) off the record |
to solve two problems at one time with a single action=убить двух зайцев |
to read smb.’s mind |
a sudden occurrence or result |
to put smth. down to smth. |
to succeed in smth. easily |
the other side of the pond |
smth. startling or revealing |