🏆 Task 1 – words

1. однако
2. усилие
3. важность, значимость
4. далеко
5. обсуждать, спорить, дискутировать
6. двор
7. съемка
8. после тщательного рассмотрения
9. С сожалением сообщаю вам, что
10.газон
11.предпочтение
12.Я рад сообщить вам, что
13.создавать
14.средний, среднестатистический
15.пожилой, преклонного возраста (вежливее, чем old)
16.спрос
17.стена
18.экран
19.память
20.смывать воду в туалете
21.несмотря на все мои усилия
22.во-первых, прежде всего
23.удивлен
24.предлагать, советовать
25.общество
26.появляться
27.справиться с чем-то
28.случай, повод
29.ковер
30.хотя
31.в честь
32.камин
33.скотч
34.в заключение (вывод)
35.страсть, увлечение
36.приходить в гости
37.просьба, запрос
📘Task 2 – the news
MEDIA
Netflix has released teasers for Season 2 of The Squid
Game and a reality show based on the series. In
November, a show will be presented where 456 players
complete tasks from the series in an attempt to win $4.56
million. And the details of season 2 were not disclosed, as
well as the release date. Filming was promised to begin
this summer, and they will take at least 10 months.

Netflix has released teaser trailers for The Paper House.

The series "Berlin" consists of 8 episodes and tells about
the life of Berlin before joining the gang and about the
theft of a ruby from a French auction house: "The plan is to
steal 44 million euros - in one day." Pedro Alonso will be
starring in the series. The premiere is scheduled for
December, other details are still unknown.

TECHNOLOGY
LG has started selling portable tattoo printers for
temporary tattoos. A tech giant and a South Korean
cosmetics firm have collaborated to create a portable tattoo
printer. All you have to do is connect “Imprintu” to your
smartphone, select an image in the app, and swipe the
printer over your skin or any other object. The temporary
tattoo will last ~24 hours. The price is around $270.

The neural network was trained to determine caries from a

picture. The YOLOv7 object detection neural network was
taught to look for signs of caries development in dental
images. The neural network accurately identified caries at
the initial stage in 79.5% of cases. Based on this neural
network, an application for initial self-diagnosis will be
developed and released soon.

💥Task 3 – words revision

PLAY A GAME

Task 4 – translation
1. Оба брата имеют разные предпочтения.
2. Моя свекровь и свекр родились в один и тот же день.
3. Разница между этими девайсами состоит в количестве памяти.
4. Стена в их комнате была фиолетовой.
5. На полу лежал ковер с изображением газона.
6. Они живут в пригороде и у них огромный двор.
7. У них обоих есть привычка беспокоить других.
8. Дальнейший разговор помог понять разницу между конкурентами.
9. Они оба были очень разговорчивыми во время встречи.
10.Мой сын пошел в первый раз на ночевку в гостях.
11.Я был удивлен, узнав, что у него проколотые уши.
12.Чтобы избавиться от стресса, они решили посетить спа-салон.
13.Они обсуждали разные темы сидя на крыльце.
14.В итоге они провели медовый месяц на пляже.
15.В заключение, я рад сообщить вам, что вы получите скидку.
16.Вокруг бассейна собралась толпа людей.

🤐Task 5 – speaking
1. What do you always have in your fridge?
2. Do you prefer to buy groceries in the supermarket or at the street markets?
3. How often do you eat sweets? Do you limit yourself?
4. Do you like the infrastructure in your district? What would you like to add?
5. What do you use to make interior comfortable and cozy? Do you like decor?
6. How often do you change bags?

💥Task 6 – words revision

PLAY A GAME

Task 7 – grammar
-ed/-ing adjectives
A lot of adjectives are made from verbs by adding –ing or –ed. They are called participial
adjectives they take the forms of the present (-ing) and past participle (-ed) of the verb.
-ed adjectives are used to describe how we feel. Look at the following examples:

 We’re tired. Can we stop running?

 I’m bored. Let’s play cards.
 I was surprised to see her.

-ing adjectives are used to talk about the things that produce these feelings. Check the
examples below:

 Running is very tiring. We don’t want to run.

 This film is very boring. Let’s play cards.
 Her visit was very surprising. We weren’t expecting her.

Choose the correct option to complete the sentences below.

1. I love skydiving. It's an amazing/amazed feeling.
2. The robber was carrying a gun and wearing the mask of a clown. He
was terrified/terrifying.
3. She was very annoyed/annoying with him for not telling her the truth.
4. The students are very disappointed/disappointing about the exam results.
5. My teacher is very boring/bored. He speaks so slowly that we just want to sleep.
6. This year, all the presents that I got for Christmas were
very disappointed/disappointing.
7. He's a very interesting/interested man. He's travelled all around the world.
8. I was so surprising/surprised to see her. She wasn't supposed to be there.
9. Teenagers get very embarrassed/embarrassing when they have to speak in public.

Task 8 – grammar (-ed or -ing)

PLAY A GAME

🎧Task 9 – listening
Grammar Focus

be + going to + base verb

We use this structure, going to , to talk about future plans or intentions.

The words going to is often spoken as gonna in natural speech. Normally, we do not use this
form in written English.

🎧 PLANS FOR THE WEEKEND

📘Task 10 – the news

What is Threads? Here's what you need to know about the potential 'Twitter Killer'

🧠 A GAME BEFORE YOU START

WHAT IS THREADS (нити, потоки)?

Threads is a new приложение from the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and
WhatsApp. The platform выглядит a lot like Twitter, with a лента of largely text-based
posts — хотя users can also post photos and videos — where people can have real-time
диалоги.

Meta said messages posted to Threads will have a 500-символов ограничение. Similar to
Twitter, users can reply to, repost and цитировать others’ Threads posts. But the app also
blends Instagram’s existing aesthetic and navigation system, and предлагает the ability to
поделиться posts from Threads напрямую to Instagram Stories.

Threads is уже off to a strong start: 10 million users зарегистрировались for the app in the
first seven hours after its запуск, according to the company, включая a large number of
brands, знаменитостей, journalists and many other accounts.

WHERE IS THREADS AVAILABLE?

Threads is доступны in 100 countries and more than 30 languages via Apple’s iOS and
Android, по словам/согласно the company.

COULD THREADS BE THE ‘TWITTER KILLER’?

Threads is a potential угроза to Twitter. Many Twitter users have expressed желание for an
alternative с тех пор как Musk took over the platform late last year. Частые technical
проблемы and policy changes have sent some Twitter users heading for the выход.
 Task 11 – grammar HW
Choose the correct option for each gap below.
1. I am so ______! This massage chair is very ______.
a.relaxed / relaxing
b.relaxing / relaxed
c.relaxing / relaxing

2. I get very _____ when I can't find the words to say what I mean to say. It's so ______.
a.frustrated / frustrating
b.frustrating / frustrated
c.frustrated / frustrated

3. She knows a lot of ______ facts. She is very ______.

a.interesting / interested
b.interested / interesting
c.interesting / interesting

4. She is never ______ with her work. She should try do to something more ______.
a.satisfied / satisfied
b.satisfied / satisfying
c.satisfying / satisfied

5. The journey was very ______. We were very ______ when we arrived.
a.tired / tired
b.tired / tiring
c.tiring / tired

📘Task 12 – reading
Here is a story, generated by AI, including the words from your test:

Once upon a time, in a wild suburb, there was a house with a sign that said "Dumpling
House." The owner, Mr. Johnson, had a preference for the color purple. One day, he received
a letter that said, "I regret to inform you that we need to reschedule your request for a
refund." Mr. Johnson was suspicious because he didn't make any request. He decided to get
rid of the letter and move on.

Mr. Johnson's neighbor, Mrs. Smith, was about to give birth to twins. She preferred
dumplings as her favorite food. As she sat on her porch, Mr. Johnson noticed her and kindly
offered a plate of delicious dumplings. Mrs. Smith was delighted and thanked him.
While they were enjoying the dumplings, they observed a sensor on the wall. It measured
their heart rates. Mr. Johnson explained that it was there to measure heart rates naturally.
They both found it incredible.

Soon after, Mrs. Smith's mother-in-law arrived. She was talkative but kind. They discussed
the importance of personal boundaries and the joy of having a newborn. Mrs. Smith's father-
in-law also joined the conversation. They all got along well and enjoyed their time together.

In conclusion, Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Smith had a great time bonding over dumplings and
heart rate sensors. They observed the importance of respect and kindness in their
neighborhood. Mr. Johnson, with his green thumb, suggested creating a small garden with
greenery for everyone to enjoy. The neighbors greatly appreciated his effort.

From that day on, Mr. Johnson's house became the neighborhood's mascot. The residents
would often gather in his yard to discuss various topics. They found it especially useful for
relieving stress. Mr. Johnson, with his generous nature, would often bring crepes with
condensed milk to share.

In the end, their simple interactions created a bright and friendly society. They formed
personal connections, broke down barriers, and lived happily in their vibrant neighborhood.
And so, with their love for dumplings and a passion for community, they continued to create
beautiful memories, one small moment at a time.

MIRO