Millions of people are now studying Chinese. In order to understand what level of knowledge of the Chinese language a particular person has, an assessment system was specially developed. This is the HSK exam. This abbreviation stands for Chinese Proficiency Exam. In Chinese 汉语 水平 考试, pinyin (han yu shui ping kao shi). That is, […]
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Questions for a conversation in English Do you know this moment when you want to talk, practice English with a new friend, but all thoughts have disappeared from your head? So this collection will help you not to get lost in a responsible situation and is useful for teachers! If you were…? 1. If you
a Molotov cocktail a rally a protest a strike anti-government protests a placard a demand to take the battle to the streets to chant to revive to set on fire teargas a bullet to retire, to quit to judge
a machine (an exercise machine) weights a treadmill a stationary bicycle (an exercise bike) a cardio stepper an elliptical machine a dumbell a barbell a bar plates a collar a bench an inclined bench a kettlebell a shaker a chin-up bar (a pull-up bar) dip bars a rope a cable machine a Smith machine a
bargain hunting – looking for products that are good value for money, usually because they are on sale at a lower price than normal to shop around – compare prices before buying something retail therapy – the practise of buying things in order to make yourself feel better when you are unhappy to go on
a lifelong friend – a friend that you have had for most of your life a relationship of trust – a connection with another in which you have faith and confidence to arrange a dinner date – plan to share an evening meal a shoulder to cry on – someone to sympathize with you a
a ballot – a piece of paper that lists all the options that can be voted for (same as ballot paper) a ballot box – the container that is used to hold all the used ballot papers a bill – a draft from of a law before it has been approved by a vote a
a literary genre – a style of expressing yourself in writing paradigmatic – relating to or serving as a typical example of something a haiku – an epigrammatic Japanese verse form of three short lines literary – relating to or characteristic of creative writing a folktale – a traditional story or legend circulated by word
to dine in – to dine at home more of a chore than a pleasure – something you do rather unwillingly my mouth is watering – that is to say you find something very appetizing. People use this expression when they see/smell food that looks very delicious nutritious products – products rich in calories processed
self-catering – a holiday deal where meals are not provided breathtaking view – an amazing view busman’s holiday – when you spend free time similarly to the time when you work far-off destination – a distant place to get away from it all – escaping in order to rest from a daily routine to go
