Choose the correct answers (a–c) to complete the sentences.

1. Choose the correct answers (a–c) to complete the sentences. 1. It looks as though that shop has closed **c for good** — it’s been empty for weeks now. 2. The instructions should be clear, but if you’re **a in doubt**, just ask someone. 3. It was a horrible journey, but we got there **b in the end**. 4. If the staff here think you’re **b under the impression**, they’ll ask to see some identification. 5. There’s too much **a at stake** to risk failing this exam. 6. Do you have more **b in common** with your father or your mother? 2. Write the words in brackets in the correct order to complete the sentences. 1. We were **under the impression** that the party had been cancelled. *Перевод: У нас сложилось впечатление, что вечеринка была отменена.* 2. Dan and Mia **have been dating for a while**. *Перевод: Дэн и Миа встречаются некоторое время.* 3. I'm afraid **at the moment I'm busy a bit**. Can I call you back? *Перевод: Боюсь, сейчас я немного занят. Могу я тебе перезвонить?* 4. I was going to buy the brown boots, **but I decided on the black ones**. *Перевод: Я собирался купить коричневые ботинки, но выбрал черные.* 5. 'What do you like about living in Barcelona?' 'Well, **for one thing it's got a great nightlife**.' *Перевод: 'Что тебе нравится в жизни в Барселоне?' 'Ну, например, там отличная ночная жизнь.'* 6. I'll lend you this book **on condition that you give it back** next week. *Перевод: Я одолжу тебе эту книгу при условии, что ты вернешь ее на следующей неделе.* 3. Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions. 1. The ticket office sold me a return rather than a single **by** mistake. *Перевод: Касса продала мне обратный билет вместо одиночного по ошибке.* 2. Do you think Petra didn't invite us to her party **on** purpose? *Перевод: Как ты думаешь, Петра не пригласила нас на вечеринку специально?* 3. I heard Finn got **into** trouble for not doing his homework. *Перевод: Я слышал, что Финн попал в неприятности из-за того, что не сделал домашнюю работу.* 4. Tina's not very keen on rock music. In fact, she can't stand it! *Перевод: Тина не очень любит рок-музыку. На самом деле, она ее терпеть не может!* 5. I'd like to see you later, but **of** course, if you're busy, that's fine. *Перевод: Я бы хотел увидеть тебя позже, но, конечно, если ты занят, это нормально.* 6. No one was really **to** blame for the fault. It was just an accident. *Перевод: На самом деле никто не был виноват. Это была просто случайность.* 4. Correct the mistakes in the phrases in bold. Tick the correct sentences. 1. It was a long day and at the time I got home I was exhausted. (Неправильно) Правильно: **by the time** 2. The show doesn't start until eight, so we should still get there in time. (Правильно) ✅ 3. Joe and Lisa were always arguing and at the end they split up. (Неправильно) Правильно: **in the end** 4. It's only by the end of the book that you learn the killer's identity. (Правильно) ✅ 5. I didn't realise it by the time, but the girl we met last night was Terry's sister. (Неправильно) Правильно: **at the time** 6. We should have moved house by the end of the month. (Правильно) ✅ 5. Choose the correct words to complete the text. How do you stop being friends with someone you no longer feel close to? If you've been friends for **a while** / one thing, you may simply not have anything in **effect** / common any more. It doesn't mean anyone's **at** / in fault / last. If you've tried everything **to** / in control to make things work, maybe it's best to end the friendship. Naturally, you don't want to hurt the other person, and if you're **in time** / doubt, don't say or do anything you might regret. Perhaps your friend doesn't realise they may be under **control** / the impression you could talk to them and suggest not seeing each other for a few weeks, and in **time** / fact you'll know whether you want your friendship to continue or not. Выбор: * for **a while** * **common** * **at** fault * **in** control * in **doubt** * the **impression** * in **time** 6. Read the Vocab boost! box. Complete the sentences with an appropriate noun and your own ideas. 1. Although I haven't done it for a **long time**, I used to like **swimming**. *Перевод: Хотя я давно этого не делал, мне нравилось плавать.* 2. At the **moment**, my favourite song is **"Happy"**. *Перевод: Сейчас моя любимая песня — "Happy".* 3. The last time I was late for something was **for a doctor's appointment**, because **of traffic**. *Перевод: В последний раз я опоздал на встречу к врачу из-за пробок.* 4. In the future, I'd love to **travel around the world**. With any **luck**, I'll be able to. *Перевод: В будущем я бы хотел путешествовать по миру. Если повезет, я смогу это сделать.* 5. There are several reasons why I like my best friend. For one **thing**, he/she **is always there for me**. *Перевод: Есть несколько причин, почему мне нравится мой лучший друг. Во-первых, он/она всегда рядом со мной.*