В отличии от книг для подготовки к ЦТ и ЦЭ, которые мы уже рассматривали на днях (первая, вторая) у тренажера-2 есть не только теория, но и практика, пусть и в очень умеренном объеме.
Упражнения по книге Точилиной А.К. и Кажемской Л.Л
1. The party is still heavily dependent on a few wealthy supporters. WEALTH
2. It was profitable for them to produce large amounts of food. PROFIT
3. He plans to put an advertisement in the local paper. ADVERT
4. The organisation is still experiencing some administrative problems. ADMINISTER
5. The business is having severe financial problems for now. FINANCE
6. Their task is to encourage private investment in the local area. INVEST
7. The company abandoned plans for further expansion in the long run. EXPAND
8. Any attempt of disobedience will be severely punished. OBEY
9. In view of the circumstances, his achievement is remarkable. ACHIEVE
10. If the mixture is too thick, just add more water. MIX
11. The primary goal of this specific activity is to shape creative minds. CREATE
12. It’s quite a good recipe but there’s too much preparation involved. PREPARE
13. Please keep the original receipt for reference. ORIGIN
14. It was this infamous incident that broke up their long-lasting friendship. FRIEND
15. She felt nothing but bitter jealousy for her rival. JEALOUS
16. He became more argumentative during the heated debate. ARGUE
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1. A police officer saved the tourist from being cheated.
2. Some of his stories were selected for inclusion in the book.
3. They are studying the effect of wind on the earth’s magnetic field.
4. People from all over the world will be attending her press conference.
5. Information of this kind was valuable, in his opinion.
6. I’m awfully sorry about what’s happened to you.
7. He rejoiced at/in the news of their success.
8. I am really indignant at the rude way I’ve been treated.
9. What time is it by your watch?
10. He was actually dismissed from his job for ‘serious misbehaviour’.
11. She was prepared to sacrifice her career for the family.
12. By March, the cherry trees are in blossom.
13. Yesterday the whole county was in mourning.
14. The actor was ambitious of theatrical success.
15. He was dead sure that the suspected was innocent of any crime.
16. I told him to speak on any subject he wanted.
17. They bought most of their furniture on credit.
18. On the contrary, his state of health seems to be deteriorating again.
19. All the time I was blind to your suffering.
20. I am not personally acquainted with the gentleman in question.
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1. All cases involving children are treated as urgent.
treated|dealt|handed|faced
2. The heat and the champagne made him feel dizzy.
caused|resulted|made|lead
3. I’ve done what I set out to do.
made|put|gave|set
4. The play turned to become a great success overnight.
large|great|strong|loud
5. She’s part of a team of scientists who are looking into this problematic situation.
team|crew|gang|committee
6. A large crowd of people greeted the famous heroine.
known|familiar|famous|accustomed
7. She was astonished to hear him speak proper English.
hear|listen|attend|observe
8. There were complaints from nearby residents.
nearby|closely|vicinity|neighbourly
9. I could hardly believe my eyes when we met last year.
clearly|surely|hardly|faintly
10. That door sticks a bit — give it a good pull.
fetch|take|put|give