Confusing Words: Методические рекомендаций для учащихся. Методическое пособие. Анна Сергеевна Цыбина
двух объектов. Пример: I had to choose between the two options.
Упражнение: Заполните пропуски правильным словом (among или between)
1. The treasure was hidden ________ the rocks near the shore.
2. She couldn’t decide ________ buying a car or saving the money for a trip.
3. There is a strong friendship ________ all the members of the team.
4. The agreement was signed ________ three different countries.
5. He felt lost ________ the crowd at the concert.
6. The difference ________ these two products is not very significant.
Angry / Furious
Angry (прилагательное): «злой», связано с легким или умеренным раздражением или недовольством. Пример: He was angry when he lost his keys.
Furious (прилагательное): «взбешенный», указывает на сильное раздражение, часто граничащее с яростью. Пример: She was furious when she found out the truth.
Упражнение: Заполните пропуски правильным словом (angryили furious)
1. He was ________ when he discovered that his favorite shirt was missing.
2. She became absolutely ________ when she saw the damage to her car.
3. The teacher was ________ with the students for not completing their homework.
4. When the manager found out about the mistake, he was ________ beyond words.
5. My friend got ________ when I accidentally spilled coffee on his book.
6. Her reaction was so ________ that everyone in the room was shocked.
Apartment / flat / studio
Apartment (существительное): «квартира», обычно используется в американском английском.
Пример: She lives in a small apartment in New York.
Flat (существительное): «квартира», обычно используется в британском английском.
Пример: He rented a flat in London.
Studio (существительное): «однокомнатная квартира», студия.
Пример: They live in a studio near the city center.
Упражнение: Заполните пропуски правильным словом (apartment или flat или studio)
1. In American English, people usually say they live in an ________, while in British English, they say they live in a ________.
2. She decided to rent a ________ because she wanted a place that was all in one room.
3. The couple moved into a two-bedroom ________ after their child was born.
4. He found a cozy ________ in London for a reasonable price.
5. Many young professionals prefer living in a ________ to save space and money.
6. The building has both one-bedroom ________ and larger units with multiple rooms.
Arrive / come / get / reach
Arrive (глагол): «прибывать», достигать места назначения.
Пример: We arrived at the airport at 8 PM.
Come (глагол): «приходить», продвигаться к говорящему.
Пример: Please come here.
Get (глагол): «добираться», достигать места, обычно используется в разговорной речи
Пример: How do I get to the station?
Reach (глагол): «достигать», добираться до места, более формальное слово
Пример: They reached the summit after hours of climbing.
Упражнение: Заполните пропуски правильным словом (arrive или come или get или reach)
1. When will you ________ home tonight?
2. We finally ________ the top of the mountain after a long hike.
3. She didn’t ________ to the party until 10 PM.
4. Could you please ________ closer so I can hear you better?
5. How do I ________ the nearest supermarket from here?
6. They ________ at their destination just before sunset.
Ask / Inquire
Ask (глагол): «спрашивать», запрашивать информацию или помощь. Пример: He asked for directions.
Inquire (глагол): «узнавать», более формальный способ задавать вопросы, часто используется в профессиональных контекстах. Пример: She inquired about the availability of rooms.
Упражнение: Заполните пропуски правильным словом (askили inquire)
1. If you need help, don’t hesitate to ________ for assistance.
2. The receptionist kindly ________ about the guest’s preferences for their stay.
3. She decided to ________ her manager about the possibility of a promotion.
4. Can I ________ you a question?
5. During the interview, he took the opportunity to ________ more about the company culture.
6. He wanted to ________ if there were any available shifts at the store.
Assure / Ensure / Insure
Assure (глагол): «уверять», гарантировать истинность чего-либо. Пример: I assure you, everything will be fine. Ensure (глагол): «обеспечивать», гарантировать выполнение условий. Пример: The company must ensure that all safety measures