Vocabulary exercises Ex.23 Read the following definitions and match them with active words and expressions.

1. to admit that you have done something wrong; to admit something about yourself that you would not normally tell people because you are embarrassed about it or they could be disappointed by it

2. to ask someone to see you or to spend time with you socially

3. sometimes, but not frequently or regularly

4. a time at which something happens; suitable time for something; a special or important time or event

5. a statement about yourself that you would not normally make because you are embarrassed about it; a spoken or written statement in which you admit that you have done something wrong or illegal

6. happening sometimes, but not regularly; unusual or unexpected in a way that attracts your interest or attention

7. a written or spoken request asking someone to spend time with you socially or to come to a social event; a request to someone to do something or go somewhere

1. odd

2. to confess

3. invitation

4. occasion

5. to invite

6. confession

7. occasionally

Ex.24 Fill in the gaps with active words and expressions.

To invite (3), invitation (2), confession (2), to confess (3), occasion (2), occasional (2), occasionally (2), odd (4)

1. Simpson has ______________ to taking the money.

2. See if you can spot the _______________ one out in the list.

3. His speech was seen as a _____________ of weakness.

4. The wedding ______________ went out yesterday.

5. They had an _______________ coffee together after shopping.

6. I have to _____________ to a hatred of modern music.

7. Why don’t you ______________ them for a drink?

8. The dress is perfect for a special ______________.

9. Harry’s behaviour did seem a little _________________.

10. Joe’s a solid player with ______________ flashes of brilliance.

11. How many people did you _______________?

12. Rawlinson finally ______________ to the robbery.

13. We go to the theatre only very _________________.

14. But the _____________ thing was that I didn’t feel guilty.

15. Her promotion was an _______________ for great celebration.

16. They came to Washington at the ______________ of the president.

17. I enjoy the _______________ drink now and again.

18. Sutcliffe has made a full ______________ to the police.

19. we only see each other very ____________________.

20. Let’s ______________ some people over.

Ex.25 Translate the following sentences into Russian.

1. He later confessed that he had been involved in the attack.

2. He confessed he did not understand financial matters at all.

3. Nick confessed to being a secret opera lover.

4. Higgs later made a full confession to the police.

5. Nobody in the office had received an invitation to the party.

6. We’ve invited all our neighbours to a barbecue.

7. They had invited some friends over for a game of bridge.

8. This is not the occasion for such a detailed analysis.

9. This will be an occasion for us all to make a new start.

10. The first opening of a Scottish parliament for 300 years was a historic occasion.

11. We should mark the occasion in some way.

12. There was a celebration on the occasion of the school’s anniversary.

13. He made occasional visits to London.

14. His paintings are a rather odd mixture of German and British influences.

15. It’s very odd that he hadn’t sent you a birthday present.

16. It struck me as odd that there was no reply to my letter.

17. The weather will remain cloudy with odd showers here and there.

18. Johnny was always the odd one out.

19. The drawer was full of odds and ends.

20. He didn’t keep much in his desk – just a few odds and ends.

Ex.26 Translate the following sentences using your active vocabulary.

1. Вам следует признаться в том, что Вы украли деньги.

2. У Джона был единственный выход – публичное признание своей вины.

3. Преступник считает, что его вынудили признаться в преступлении, которого он не совершал.

4. Я должен признаться, что очень люблю азартные игры.

5. Мы получили приглашение на открытие выставки.

6. Они не приняли приглашения принять участие в шоу.

7. Смиты пригласили нас к себе на ужин.

8. Джон пригласил меня пообедать в ресторане.

9. Меня пригласили в кабинет директора.

10. Это была подходящая возможность, чтобы проявить свои таланты.

11. Сегодня погода будет облачной, местами дожди.

12. Время от времени приходил пожилой мужчина и предлагал нам купить свежее молоко.

13. У моей мамы вчера был юбилей. Это было поистине незабываемое событие.

14. В приглашении указано, что это официальное празднование, поэтому нужно одеть смокинг.

15. Джон неоднократно видел эту странную женщину возле своего дома.

16. Я иногда беру выходной на работе.

17. В этом задании нужно из трех слов выбрать лишнее.

18. В ящиках ее стола лежала всякая всячина.

19. Он живет случайными заработками.

20. Он признался, что зарабатывает на жизнь случайными подработками.

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