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Match the words from the text and their synonyms. Подберите к данным словам синонимы.
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to be bothered about smth - to worry about smth
to split up - to break up
to be well off for smth - to be well provider for smth
to go to any length - to be ready to do anything
to work out - to elaborate
extravagant - uneconomical
per annum - every year
to baulk at smth - to refuse
penny-pinch - stingy
to dodge - to avoid
Complete the sentences with the words given below. Подставьте слова в предложения.
After she ____ split up ______ from her boyfriend she has moved in USA. - split up
Noone wants to wear _____ second-hand ______ cloths. - second-hand
He spends a lot of money, he is very______ extravagant _____. - extravagant
He earns 1,300£ ______ per annum _____ - per annum
My mother always ______ cooks in bulk _____ for us. - cooks in bulk
He often tries to______ dodge _____ his homework. - dodge
In business, it is important to _____ work out ______ long term plan. - work out
Since I lost my job I’ve become very _____ penny-pinch ______. - penny-pinch
I’d ______ baulk _____ at working abroad. - baulk
She donated many things to ______ down-and-outs _____. - down-and-outs
Match the terms and their definitions. Соедините термины и их определения.
Part-time - only part of the usual working day or week.
Split up - an ending of a relationship or partnership; a separation.
Second-hand - goods having had a previous owner; not new.
Down-and-out - a person without money, a job, or a place to live
In bulk - in large quantities and generally at a reduced price
Loan - a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest
Splash out - spend money freely
Financier - a person concerned in the management of large amounts of money on behalf of governments or other large organizations.
Taxman - an inspector or collector of taxes
Mean - unwilling to give or share things, especially money; not generous.
Match the words from the text and their synonyms. Подберите к данным словам синонимы.
segment - piece, bit
annoy - irritate, bore
prodigal - generous, lavish
opt - choose, select
Entire - whole, all
adopt - take over, inherit
flush - wash, clean
cheapskate - miser, hunks
dare - adventure, risk
bucket - pail, tub
Match the words and their definitions. Соедините термины и их определения.
Keeping up with the Jones thing - to follow the latest fashion; try to be equal with your neighbors
miserly - person who is not generous and does not like spending money
thrifty - person who use money carefully and wisely
split - to divide or separate something into different parts
rare - not seen or found very often, or not happening very often
dare - to be brave enough to do something that is risky or that you are afraid to do
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tag - a small piece of paper, plastic etc. attached to something to show what it is, what it costs etc.
condiment - a powder or liquid, such as salt, that you use to give a special taste to food
resident - someone who lives or stays in a particular place
dumpster diving - the practice of raiding dumpsters to find discarded items that are still useful, can be recycled, and have value.
Complete the sentences with the words given below. Подставьте слова в предложения.
Browns bought a new car simply to____ keep up with the Joneses _______. - keep up with the Joneses
It_______ annoy ____ us that he was so rude. - annoy
Citizens or permanent_______ resident ____ of other countries must have a valid passport and a valid visitor's visa. - resident
Tom, who is notoriously_______ miserly ____, surprised us when he offered to buy food for us. - miserly
The library includes new technology which means children can borrow a book by putting their thumb on to a machine which recognizes their individual______ t humbprint _____. - t humbprint
Sections of bamboo or plastic______ bucket _____ are used to carry water from nearby streams for cooking and washing. - bucket
Weak students often ____ opt _______ for the easier courses. - opt
Match English phrases from the text with their Russian equivalents. Подберите русские эквиваленты к английским словосочетаниям.
to take care of her baby - присматривать за её ребёнком
a lot cheaper - гораздо дешевле
to get $1500 a month - зарабатывать 1500 долларов в месяц
signed agreement - подписанное соглашение
replacement workers - подменные работники
if the first candidate doesn't work out - если первый претендент не подошёл
regular client - постоянный клиент
it doesn't make sense - это бессмысленно
withold up to half of - удерживают до половины
to find household help - найти помощников по дому
someone you know or trust - кто-то, кого вы знаете или кому вы доверяете
three to five full working days - от трёх до пяти полных рабочих дней
cooks want to make $500 to $1000 per month - повара хотят зарабатывать от 500 до 1000 долларов в месяц
household crew - команда по уходу за домом
Match the words from the text and their synonyms. Подберите к данным словам синонимы.
help - assistance
Qualified - competent
experience - expertise
requirement - condition
reference - recommendation
generous - charitable
duty - task
important - essential
Match the terms and their definitions. Соедините термины и их определения.
nanny - a woman who is paid to care for a young child usually in the child's home
wage - an amount of money that a worker is paid based on the number of hours, days, that are worked
salary - an amount of money that an employee is paid each year
expat - a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
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temporary - lasting for a limited time
regular - happening or done very often
negotiation - a formal discussion between people who are trying to reach an agreement
crew - a group of people who work closely together
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