По очень субъективному мнению трешки, которые использовались на олимпиадах ранее, только по формату соответствуют уровню advanced. Само лексическое наполнение данного типа заданий ближе к destination B2, но в практике подготовки к олимпиадам зачастую обращаются к заданиям уровня destination C1-2.
Упражнение на трешки по мотивам Destination C1-2
1. We must strike a balance between reckless spending and penny-pinching.
I would say that, on balance, it hasn’t been a bad year.
New tax measures are designed to redress the balance between rich and poor.
2. These photos give a rather misleading impression of what the town is like.
Her pleading made no impression on her parents.
I was under the impression (that) you didn’t get on too well.
3. She made a mental note to have his prescription refilled.
The centre provides help for people suffering from mental illness.
His physical and mental health had got worse.
4. It had never crossed his mind that there might be a problem…
That guy has a one-track mind.
What happened had a lot to do with my state of mind at the time.
5. The figures have to be put into perspective.
He writes from a Marxist perspective.
I felt I needed a break from the relationship in order to keep a sense of perspective.
6. What is the account for this loss?
He was too shocked to give an account of what had happened.
By all accounts, San Francisco is a city that’s easy to fall in love with.
7. I keep having the same dream about trying to get across a deep river.
After all the problems I’d had getting pregnant, Oliver’s birth was a dream come true.
The plan worked like a dream.
8. I think Dave likes to be the focus of attention.
General practitioners are also active members of focus groups that discuss particular areas of service such as diabetes.
The economic situation is likely to be the primary focus of the discussion.
9. Negotiations reached a conclusion late last night after the management agreed to a new pay deal.
It is a pity that he jumped to conclusions before looking more carefully at the evidence.
The result of the election seems to be a foregone conclusion.
10. This document will form the basis for our discussion.
I’m saving money on a regular basis.
Decisions were often made on the basis of incorrect information.
11. The disease is not always fatal, contrary to popular belief.
He called at her house in the belief that she would lend him the money.
The brutality of the murders was beyond belief.
12. I racked my brains for hours trying to recall her name.
Why should a successful company allow another firm to pick its brains?
Some investigators thought that she was the brains behind the gang.
13. Would he stick to his socialist principles after being elected Prime Minister?
I never gamble, as a matter of principle.
Reflexology is based on the principle that specific areas on the feet correspond to different parts of the body.
14. Well, I can see both sides.
They both have a point. Look on the bright side – at least you learned something from the experience.
This is not an exciting car to drive, but on the plus side it is extremely reliable.
15. He set her straight about/on what happened.
I’ll come straight to the point.
What a shifty arguer he is, refusing ever to give a straight answer to a plain question.
16. His personal problems have raised questions about his ability to run the country.
Losing weight is just a question of healthy eating.
They asked an awkward question about where the money had come from.
17. Many people take the view that children should not be smacked.
They took a dim view of local trade unionists.
We have exchanged letters with a view to meeting to discuss these problems.
18. I wish the politicians would see sense and stop the war.
These tasks test your common sense rather than your general knowledge.
One day he’ll come to his senses and see what a fool he’s been.
19. It may be fairly cheap to buy, but you’ve got to take into consideration the money you’ll spend on repairs.
Three sites are presently under consideration for the new hotel.
Try showing a little more consideration for others.
20. I’m having doubts about his ability to do the job.
This latest scandal has raised doubts about his suitability for the post.
The future of the stadium is in doubt because of a lack of money.
Дополнительная информация по заданиям из Destination C1-2
Ранее были опубликованы материалы на словообразование и тематическую лексику, фразовые глаголы, идиомы, которые могут пригодиться для подготовки к олимпиадам по английскому языку. Дополнительный интерес может представлять подборка упражнений для Advanced Language Practice.