1. Prefix over- too much, пере…
Eat – overeat – переїсти
Work – overwork – перевтома,
перевтомитися, занадто багато працювати
Time – overtime - понадурочний
час, понаднормово
Crowded – overcrowded -
переповнений
Populated – overpopulated - перенаселений
2 Translate:
That new restaurant is overpriced if you ask me. (the
meals are too expensive)
I didn’t enjoy the play. It was a student production,
and everyone seemed to be overacting.
John was overconfident when he thought he could easily
pass the exam without studying.
Mark became overconfident after a few successful sales
and started making unrealistic promises to clients.
Sarah realized that she had overpaid for her plane
ticket and contacted the airline to request a refund.
Mary set an alarm so she wouldn't oversleep and miss
her early morning flight.
John was disappointed that he overcooked the rice and
it turned out dry and sticky.
Be careful not to overload the washing machine.
John overspent on his vacation and had to borrow money
from a friend to pay his bills.
Mary's laptop overheated and shut down in the middle
of an important project.
3. Make up your sentences and learn the words for dictation. (blame...)
4. Blame or
accuse
Blame - to
say or think that someone or something is responsible for an accident, problem,
or bad situation - означає призначення відповідальності за щось
негативне, що сталося; сказати, що щось
є чиєсь віною.
If it all goes wrong, don’t blame me.
Marie still blames herself for Patrick’s death.
One of the computers is broken and she’s blaming it on
me.
The crash was blamed on pilot error.
Everyone wants to blame the referees when their team
loses.
Accuse – to
say that sb did sth they shouldn’t` have
to; людина є винною і ви висуваєте якесь
звинувачення проти неї.
Are you accusing me of lying?
Two women have been accused of kidnapping a newborn baby.
They're accusing me without any proof.
How can you accuse me without knowing all the facts?
Protesters angrily accused the police of violence.
They accused him of cheating.
Exercise:
Choose the correct word (blame or accuse) to complete
the following sentences:
The police ________d the suspect of stealing the
car.
I don't ________ you for the
accident; it was an honest mistake.
The teacher ________d the student of
cheating on the exam.
It's not fair to ________ the entire
team for the loss.
The defendant was ________d of
committing the crime.
We shouldn't ________ others for our
own mistakes.
The media ________d the
politician of corruption.
Don't ________ me without evidence.
5. Голіцинський exs 467, 468 pp. 383-384
6. Read, translate and learn the words by heart:
To sip sth- пити маленькими ковтками, потягувати щось
To take a sip -
зробити ковток
I took a sip of water after a long walk.
She sipped water all the way through the interview.
He drank the coffee in one big gulp instead of taking
small sips.
The baby sipped milk from a bottle.
He took a sip of his coffee and then continued.
To speed –
sped (speeded)– sped (speeded) - мчати по/к/повз
The three men jumped into a car and sped away.
The train was speeding through the countryside,
passing by fields and villages.
She sped past the other runners, leaving them far
behind.
I'm sorry, I can't talk right now, I need to speed up
and finish this report before the deadline.
Obviously -
in a way that is easy to understand or see; очевидно, явно
They're obviously in love.
The barber was obviously drunk.
Richards was obviously disappointed at being left out of
the team.
Gorgeous -
very beautiful or pleasant; шикарний, чудовий, прекрасний.
I love your dress! It's such a gorgeous colour!
Look at that guy over there. Isn't he gorgeous?
You look gorgeous in that dress.
Thermos flask -
термос
Many outdoor enthusiasts prefer to use a thermos flask
to keep their hot beverages warm during their outdoor activities.
A thermos flask is also a popular choice for parents
who want to send their children to school with a hot lunch or cold drink.
You can use a thermos flask to keep your coffee, tea,
or soup hot for several hours without the need for reheating.
Branch -
філія, відділення, гілка
The bank has several branches across the city, each
offering a range of financial services.
The regional branch of the organization is in charge
of coordinating events and programs in the area.
The company is planning to open a new branch in
another state.
Eventually –
зрештою
He eventually escaped and made his way back to
England.
Eventually, she
got a job and moved to London.
Eventually, the sky cleared up and we went to the
beach.
To rush -
to hurry or move quickly somewhere; поспішати, швидко рухатись
We had to rush to catch the bus.
Everyone rushed out into the street to see what was
happening.
There's plenty of time - we don't need to rush.
Merchant bank -
комерційний банк
Merchant – торговець,
торговий, комерційний
The merchant bank provided financing and investment
services to businesses.
The merchant sold a variety of goods at the market
The merchant was happy when new products arrived for
sale in the store.
A bench –
лавка
The park bench was the perfect spot to sit and watch
the children play.
The athlete took a break on the bench, catching his
breath before returning to the game.
The carpenter made a beautiful wooden bench for the
garden, where the family could enjoy their meals outdoors.
On my own –
на самоті, сам
I prefer to work on my own when it comes to creative
projects.
Sometimes, I just need to take a break and spend time on
my own to recharge my batteries.
I learned how to cook on my own by watching online
tutorials and practicing in the kitchen.
To share sth -
ділити, поділяти
She shares a house with Paul.
I don't share your views on this subject.
We shared the cost of the wedding between us.
To startle -
приголомшити, перелякати
The loud noise outside startled the cat and it ran
away.
Mary was startled by her friend's sudden appearance
behind her.
John tried not to startle the bird as he approached it
with his camera.
If you startle a person who is sleeping, they might
wake up feeling disoriented and confused.
