Наталья Черниховская - Современная английская лексика для свободного общения

Я вернулся, чтобы проверить, что свет во всем доме пога-

шен.

• — I’ll call you around seven to make sure you’re coming. / Я позво-

ню тебе в районе семи, чтобы узнать, все ли в силе.

— OK. / Хорошо.

Sure!

Конечно!

• — Are we still on for tomorrow? / У нас все в силе на завтра?

— Sure! / Конечно.

Sure thing!

Не вопрос!

• — Can I have another coffee? Just keep it coming. / Можно мне

еще кофе? Просто приносите его все время.

— Sure thing! / Не вопрос!

swamped

загруженный по уши делами, занятый по горло

• — Sorry, I couldn’t call you back last week. I was swamped. / Про-

сти, что не смог перезвонить тебе на прошлой неделе. У меня

было дел невпроворот.

— That’s OK. / Ничего страшного.

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swap places

поменяться местами (в буквальном и переносном

смысле)

• — Will you swap places with me? I can’t see from here. / Ты поме-

няешься со мной местами? Я не вижу отсюда.

— Sure. Not a problem. / Конечно. Не проблема.

sweet

приятный, милый, хороший; также наречие: приятно,

мило, хорошо

• — They saw the house yesterday. They want to buy it. / Они смо-

трели дом вчера. Они хотят его купить.

— Sweet! / Здорово!

• — Do you need a ride? / Тебя подвезти?

— That’s so sweet of you! Thank you! / Это так мило с твоей

стороны! Спасибо!

sweetie, sweetheart

дорогой, дорогая, любимый, любимая (обращение, в т.ч.

в ироничном контексте)

• — I have a present for you, sweetie. / У меня подарок для тебя, дорогая.

— Really? I can’t wait to see it. / Правда? Ну, давай же, покажи

скорее.

switch

менять одно на другое, переходить на что-то новое

• — Are you comfortable in that chair? Do you want to switch places with me? / Тебе удобно в том кресле? Не хочешь поменяться со

мной местами?

— No. I’m good. / Нет. Все в порядке.

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switch

выключатель

• The light switch is here. You just touch it, and the light flicks on. /

Выключатель здесь. Ты просто дотрагиваешься до него, и свет

включается.

Exercises

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1.Is everything on schedule tonight?

a) as planned; b) in the diary; c) on the itinerary

2.Kelly picks up her children from ... at 5 pm.

a) school; b) college; c) university

3.When you have an appointment with a lawyer, you say: a) I’m seeing my lawyer today. b) I will meet my lawyer today. c) I’m going to visit my lawyer today.

4.I was walking under the cold rain without an umbrella, and I ... .

a) got sick; b) caught the bug; c) didn’t get wet

5.Traveling on a boat always makes Diane ... . She takes special pills two hours before the actual trip.

a) happy; b) sick; c) excited

6.Sandra’s car breaks down every month. Sandra wants to get rid of it.

She says:

a) I’m sick and tired of this car! b) This car is OK, but I want another one.

c) It’s not a problem for me to take my car to a garage every month.

7.Education in this university is good. The only ... is that it takes a long time.

a) good thing about it; b) downside; c) downplay

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8.— I’d like to have a T-bone steak.

— Do you want fries ...?

a) for here or to go; b) for a takeout; c) on the side

9.Your business is going under. You can’t ... and wait until it dies.

a) sit over; b) sit back; c) settle in

10.This man is not very young, but he’s in very good shape.

a) he feels and looks good; b) he has a good body; c) he’s athletic 11.Rose hardly goes out or talks to anyone now. She’s still shaken up after her father’s death.

a) emotionally rocked; b) a bit nervous; c) very excited

12.Children are supposed to get shots for various diseases.

a) to be vaccinated; b) to take pictures; c) to learn to shoot 13.Paul often skipped classes during this month. The teacher is going to talk to his parents about it.

a) did not attend classes; b) did not do his homework; c) did not work in class

14.George’s father is well-connected, but George never made a career.

So much for his father’s connections.

a) His father’s connections were not enough. b) His father’s connections did not help. c) His father connections were inefficient.

15.After three years of working in a big company Sally .... and quit. She now wanted to be her own boss.

a) got sick; b) got stressed out; c) got smart

16.When a couple breaks up, you can say about them:

a) They split up. b) They left together. c) They never loved each other.

17.Phil asked Diane on a date. They arranged to meet in a coffee shop.

Phil waited for an hour. Diane never showed up. ...

a) She stood him up. b) She was very late. c) She got caught in traffic.

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18.Stay away from Samantha. If I ever see you harassing her again, I’ll get you fired.

a) Stay with Samantha. b) Try to be friends with Samantha. c) Don’t disturb Samantha.

19.I’ve been working all day and I decided to step out for some fresh air.

a) open the door; b) open the window; c) go out

20.I’m sorry I said that. I’ve just been stressed out.

a) sad; b) nervous and tired; c) upset

21.When you had no problems with something, you can say: a) It went smooth. b) It went without problems. c) There were no difficult circumstances.

22.When you are going to turn, you usually ... .

a) switch roads; b) switch lanes; c) change lanes

23.Your friend wants to give you some fresh news about the office. You say: a) Shoot me! b) Give it to me. c) Shoot! d) Come on! Say it!