1. The first part of the words for dictation
the second one - by heart
PART I
To live by sth or doing sth – жити за
допомогою… used to say that something is completely essential
I live by baseball.
I have always tried to live
by my faith (=according to my religion).
They live by hunting
and killing deer.
For several years she lived
by begging.
Sword - a weapon
with a long, sharp metal blade and a handle, used especially in the past – шпага,
меч
His hand touched the edge of the sword.
She lives by the sword
a bullfighter - a person
who fights and sometimes kills a bull in a bullfight (= a form of public
entertainment): – тореадор
I met one of the top bullfighters
in Spain.
He had a successful 25-year career as a professional bullfighter.
instead of - in place of
someone or something: замість…
You can go instead of me,
if you want.
Instead of complaining,
why don't we try to change things?
Instead of being
annoyed, he seemed quite pleased.
to realise
(realize) - усвідомити
I suddenly realized
that the boy was crying.
Do you realize you’re an hour late?
It was only later that I realized
my mistake.
Novice (at) – someone who has no experience in a skill, subject, or activity (syn
– beginner) новачок (у чомусь)
Novice drivers are
responsible for a large portion of all accidents.
The computer program is easy for even a novice to master.
I’m still a complete novice
at the sport.
Brilliant- extremely
intelligent or skilled блискучий
She seemed to have a
brilliant career ahead of her.
Her mother was a brilliant
scientist.
He gave a brilliant
performance.
To be popular with/(among)- бути
популярним серед…
That song was popular with
people from my father's generation.
The president is very
popular with Jewish voters.
My approach was successful and I was popular with the pupils, the parents, and the
headmaster.
to take a test (also do/sit a test)-
пройти тест (намір)
All candidates have to take a test.
You’re going to take the test again.
pass a test (=succeed in it)
She passed her driving test first time.
Did you pass the biology test?
out of… поза…
the kid is out of the
garden.
This whole situation is getting out of control.
Out of school there
is still much to be learned.
Most of the disable children are out
of school.
Casual –
повсякденний
Jean felt more comfortable in casual clothes.
a casual jacket
Casual clothes are comfortable, and suitable for
wearing in informal situations
Feminine – жіночий
Hairstyles this autumn are long, soft and very
feminine.
Lindsay wears very feminine clothes - pretty dresses
with flowers on and things like that.
to wear one's hair loose - носити
волосся розпущеним
to warn – попереджати
I warned you not to walk home alone.
Motorists are
being warned to avoid the centre of London this weekend.
‘Be careful, the rocks are slippery, ’ Alex warned.
Tough – жорсткий, важкий
He's had a tough time at work recently.
We've had to make some tough decisions.
I know she's only a kid, but she's tough.
Whereas –в той час як, тоді як
His parents were rich, whereas mine had to struggle.
Doctors’ salaries have risen substantially, whereas
nurses’ pay has actually fallen.
Whereas knowledge can be acquired from books, skills must
be learned through practice.
to get one`s foot in the door – зробити першій крок; отримати
шанс; почати свій шлях до мети
Women often struggle just to get a foot in the door.
He took a job as a secretary to get his foot in the
door.
Making contacts can help you get a foot in the door
when it comes to getting a job.
PART II
Masculine - having
qualities that are typical of men мужній, сильний a masculine appearance/voice
She has a very masculine voice.
Hunting was a
typically masculine occupation.
Violence is an extreme form of traditionally masculine
behaviour.
Masculine nouns are words for men, boys and male
animals. Feminine nouns are words for women, girls and female animals.
Even though - незважаючи
на; хоча
Even though it was cold, we went to the seaside.
Even though he was not hungry, he accepted the
invitation to dinner.
Even though he never completed college, he runs a
successful software company.
On equal terms (with sb/sth) - На рівних умовах
having the same rights, treatment, etc.:
All companies will compete for the government contract
on equal terms.
This law will help small businesses to compete on
equal terms with large multinational corporations.
Athletes need to know they are competing on equal
terms.
To give up (sth) or give up doing sth - If
you give up a habit such as smoking, or give up something unhealthy such as
alcohol, you stop doing it or having it.
кидати, відмовлятися від чогось
She gave up her job and started writing poetry.
I gave up trying to persuade him to continue with his
studies.
After the accident she had to give up riding and
farming.
Get on (well); syn – get along with - if
people get on, they like each other and have a friendly relationship with each
other. Ладити з
I’ve always got on well with Henry.
The two boys
get on well most of the time.
My parents and I don’t get on.
I think you two would get on well.
She seems to get on with everybody.
Next to -
Поруч з
Steve lives next to a lake, so we’ll be able to go
swimming.
She sat down next to me without a word.
The baby sleeps in the room next to his parents.
To be injured -
поранений
The injured - The injured
included three young children.
Two people have been critically injured in an
accident.
The injured man was taken to hospital.
Reportedly, several people were seriously injured.
Young Richie was seriously injured while riding his
bicycle to school Friday morning.
Wound – рана,
поранити
To be wounded
He was badly wounded in the attack.
wounded soldiers
There was blood pouring down his face from a head
wound.
It took several months for his wounds to heal.
They say that time heals all wounds.
The only thing/problem/ difference/
explaination/person/place (I think about) is… - едина
But the only thing (I think about) is they are really
small.
In fact the only problem is deciding where to start.
The only reason for this crisis is poor planning.
To damage - to harm or
spoil something: пошкодити
Many buildings were badly damaged during the war.
It was a scandal that damaged a lot of reputations.
Certain chemicals have been banned because they are
damaging the environment.
Confidence - впевненість
His training has given him the confidence to deal with
any problem that arises.
I didn’t have any confidence in myself.
Good training will give a beginner the confidence to
enjoy skiing.
Mature – зрілий, дорослий; completely
grown or developed
She seems very mature for thirteen.
The human brain isn’t fully mature until about age 25.
Most girls are sexually mature by about 14 years of
age.
Mature apple trees are typically 20 feet tall.
To manage – керувати,
управляти, направляти, контролювати
He used to manage the bookshop on King Street.
He will be managing a staff of about 1,500.
(He managed to persuade her not to go
there.) – йому вдалося…
To face стикатися
(з чим-небудь)
Emergency services are facing additional problems this
winter.
The president
faces the difficult task of putting the economy back on its feet.
McManus is
facing the biggest challenge of his career.
As the project
comes to an end, many workers now face an uncertain future.
2. phrasal verb - give
Grammar ex. 13 p. 10
3. Stative verbs by heart (Grammar p. 4)
4. Grammar ex. 1,2,3 p. 6
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