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1. Work with the vocabulary units from 10 to 18. Match and insert the meanings and the words:
11. Break a leg! - used for wishing someone good luck “ни пуха ни пера”
Hey, guys. Break a leg. I mean that literally.
12. to chalk up - to score points, or to achieve success in a game. Записать на свой счет
I mean, this may be the last chance for the men to chalk up a win.
chalk noun BrE /tʃɔːk/ ; NAmE /tʃɔːk/
[uncountable] a type of soft white stone
the chalk cliffs of southern England
chalk verb BrE /tʃɔːk/ ; NAmE /tʃɔːk/ - chalk something (up) (on something) to write or draw something with chalk
She chalked (up) the day’s menu on the board.
A message was chalked on the door—‘Back at 11 o’clock.’
a chalked outline of a human body
The scores were chalked up on the wall.
chalk up phrasal verb
chalk up something - (informal) to achieve or record a success, points in a game, etc.
The team chalked up their tenth win this season.
As a Hollywood actor he has chalked up a number of box-office successes.
They will have chalked up 40 years of marriage this summer.
put something down to experience (also chalk something up to experience) - used to say that somebody should think of a failure as being something that they can learn from
We lost a lot of money, but we just put it down to experience.
chalk something up to something - (North American English, informal) to consider that something is caused by something
We can chalk that win up to a lot of luck.
13. incentive - motivating; a motivation
Bill is basically meeting with the staff, going over the incentive program we have for the sales team.
incentive noun BrE /ɪnˈsentɪv/ ; NAmE /ɪnˈsentɪv/
1. [countable, uncountable] incentive (for/to somebody/something) (to do something) something that encourages you to do something
There is no incentive for people to save fuel.
There is an added incentive for you to buy from our catalogue—a free gift with every purchase.
opposite disincentive
2. a payment or concession (= a reduction in the amount of money that has to be paid) that encourages somebody to do something
tax incentives to encourage savings
1. сущ.
побуждение, стимул
2. прил.
1) побудительный, стимулирующий
2) поощрительный (о выплатах)
14. a shindig a party Развлечение, вечеринка
We're having a pretty big shindig going on, one day only.
shindig noun BrE /ˈʃɪndɪɡ/ ; NAmE /ˈʃɪndɪɡ/ (informal) - a big noisy party
15. merchandise - goods - товары
We were doing great with it. He even started selling merchandise...
merchandise noun BrE /ˈmɜːtʃəndaɪs/ ; NAmE /ˈmɜːrtʃəndaɪs/ ; BrE /ˈmɜːtʃəndaɪz/ ; NAmE /ˈmɜːrtʃəndaɪz/ (also merch informal) [uncountable]
1. (formal) goods that are bought or sold; goods that are for sale in a shop/store
a wide selection of merchandise
These tokens can be exchanged for merchandise in any of our stores.
a substandard piece of merchandise
excellent deals on quality merchandise
The bulk of the market's merch is good.
2. things you can buy that are connected with or that advertise a particular event or organization
official Olympic merchandise
I usually buy some merch at their gigs.
see product vs. goods vs. commodity vs. merchandise vs. produce
16. to pick up the slack - to do the things that someone else is not able or willing to do
Bill picked up the slack completely
slack noun
BrE /slæk/ ; NAmE /slæk/ [uncountable]
see also slacks
1. the part of a rope, etc. that is hanging loosely
There's too much slack in the tow rope.
2. people, money or space that should be used more fully in an organization
There's very little slack in the budget.
3. very small pieces of coal
Idioms
cut somebody some slack
(informal) to be less critical of somebody or less strict with them
Hey, cut him some slack! He's doing his best!
take up the slack
1. to improve the way money or people are used in an organization
2. to pull on a rope, etc. until it is tight
We took up the slack and then pulled as hard as we could.
17. fair and square in a way that is clear and fair, so that no one can complain or disagree честно
You beat them fair and square.
fair and square, fairly and squarely
1. honestly and according to the rules
We won the election fair and square.
2. (British English) in a direct way that is easy to understand
I told him fair and square to pack his bags.
3. (British English) exactly in the place you were aiming for
I hit the target fair and square.
18. shenanigans - silly, dishonest, or immoral behavior махинация
I'm not gonna participate in shenanigans like that.
1) махинация, интрига
2) шутка; попытка ввести в заблуждение
3) выражение буйной радости (на вечеринке и т. п.)
shenanigans noun BrE /ʃɪˈnænɪɡənz/ ; NAmE /ʃɪˈnænɪɡənz/ [plural](informal) - secret or dishonest activities that people find interesting or amusing
sitting in the wings, (wait) in the wings
to be ready to do something when the opportunity comes
Other companies were waiting in the wings to sell similar drugs at much lower prices.
The novel has sold well in the hardcover edition, and a paperback edition waits in the wings.
Etymology: based on the idea of an actor who waits in the wings (areas to each side of a stage) before appearing on stage
skeleton crew (plural skeleton crews)
(idiomatic) The minimum number of personnel needed to operate and maintain an item at its most simple operating requirements, such as a ship or business, during an emergency or shut down, and at the same time, to keep vital functions operating.
a buzz
повышенный интерес, внимание (к чему-л.), суета (вокруг чего-л.)
thoroughly
полностью, вполне, совершенно, совсем; основательно, тщательно
thoroughly adverb BrE /ˈθʌrəli/ ; NAmE /ˈθɜːrəli/
1. very much; completely
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
I'm thoroughly confused.
a thoroughly professional performance
I can thoroughly recommend it.
2. completely and with great attention to detail
Wash the fruit thoroughly before use.
The work had not been done very thoroughly.
grandstand
1. сущ.
трибуна, места для зрителей
2. прил.; амер.; разг.
показной
3. гл.; амер.; разг.
рисоваться, бить на эффект; пускать пыль в глаза
browbeat брит. / амер.
гл.; прош. вр. browbeat, прич. прош. вр. browbeaten
запугивать, пугать, стращать, наводить страх
browbeat verb BrE /ˈbraʊbiːt/ ; NAmE /ˈbraʊbiːt/
browbeat somebody (into doing something) to frighten or threaten somebody in order to make them do something
synonym intimidate
They were browbeaten into accepting the offer.
The witness was being browbeaten under cross-examination.
There was no way this man was going to browbeat her.
Caroline:
- So you were teetering a little bit?
teeter
2. гл.
1) амер.; диал. качаться на качелях; качаться на доске, положенной на бревно
2)
а) качать, колебать; раскачивать
б) качаться, колебаться; пошатываться, раскачиваться
There's no clear-cut decision here.
clear-cut прил.
ясно очерченный; чёткий, ясный, отчётливый
1.
shindig If you ……… a success, a victory, or a number of points in a game, you achieve it.
incentive There is no need to say “Go to hell” in response to this, like we do it in Russian)))
To take up the slack or pick up the slack If you say that someone won a competition …….., you mean that they won honestly and without cheating.
Break a leg A ……. is a large, noisy, enjoyable party
shenanigans If something is ……… an to do something, it encourages you to do it
Merchandising ………. means to do or provide something that another person or organization is no longer doing or providing.
fair and square a : tricky or questionable practices or conduct —usually used in plural
b : high-spirited or mischievous activity —usually used in plural
chalk up ………..consists of goods such as toys and clothes that are linked with something such as a film, sports team, or pop group
2.
shindig - A ……. is a large, noisy, enjoyable party
incentive - If something is an ……… to do something, it encourages you to do it
To take up the slack or pick up the slack - ………. means to do or provide something that another person or organization is no longer doing or providing.
Break a leg - There is no need to say “Go to hell” in response to this, like we do it in Russian)))
shenanigans - a : tricky or questionable practices or conduct —usually used in plural
b : high-spirited or mischievous activity —usually used in plural
Merchandising - ………..consists of goods such as toys and clothes that are linked with something such as a film, sports team, or pop group
fair and square - If you say that someone won a competition …….., you mean that they won honestly and without cheating.
chalk up - If you ……… a success, a victory, or a number of points in a game, you achieve it.
2. Answer the questions
- Break a leg, and I mean it literary – what did Heidi mean?
- What was the reaction of the restaurant staff regarding the incentive program?
They were excited.
- Where and how did Troy and Kwame invite people in the street?
in a tourist bus, in Time Square, in the streets
- How can y'all pass up his face? I mean, you passed it up. Whose face?
Nick
pass up фраз. гл.
1) пропустить
2) амер. пройти мимо, не узнавая
- I’m not a redneck. What is meant here?
I'm not a stupid person???
redneck noun BrE /ˈrednek/ ; NAmE /ˈrednek/ (informal) - an offensive word for a person who lives in a country area of the US, has little education and has strong conservative political opinions
- What is Bowie responsible for? And Bill?
Then Bowie,s working the merchandise counter as well as the front door, greeting people.
Shouting: Come on in to Planet Hollywood.
heckle verb BrE /ˈhekl/ ; NAmE /ˈhekl/ - [transitive, intransitive] heckle (somebody) to interrupt a speaker at a public meeting by shouting out questions or rude remarks
synonym barrack
He was booed and heckled throughout his speech.
Bill is basically meeting with the staff, going over the incentive program we have for the sales team.
Whoever can ring up the most gross sales per hour gets a hundred dollars that hour.
You can win it again two hours later.
You can win it the next hour.
So what do you guys think?
You think we can make this happen?
Yeah!
ring up фраз. гл. пробивать (чек); выбивать (сумму)
- What’s the revenue of each team?
The men
Last year's revenue was $13,168
This year they did $ 14,069 - a 6.8% increase.
The women
Last year,s revenue was 12,592.
This year,s revenue was 16,537, which represents an increase of 31.3% over last year.
- What do people do at the golf course?
There,s a lot of business deals done on the golf course. Not that people are really talking about business so much, but it,s really a social sport, and the more you get to know a person, the higher the probability you're gonna close deals. Cause people do business with people that they like.
- DT: “You are close to crossing the line.” – what is he speaking about?
You are smart, dynamic and attractive women.
You beat the guys fair and square.
But you,re coming a little close to crossing the line, relying on your sexuality to win.
Well, it,s unnecessary. Carolyn?
Things like that aren't going to get you the job here.
l want to know that one of you may be president of one of his companies.
- Anyway, good luck.
-[ Women ] Thank you.
revenue брит. / амер. сущ.
1) а) доход; выручка б) государственные доходы
2) (revenues) доходные статьи
3) департамент государственных сборов; финансовое управление
(rely (up)on)
1) полагаться, надеяться; доверять; быть уверенным (в чём-л.)
2) зависеть (от чего-л.)
3. True or False?
- For the day. From about 4:00 shift on. I'm gonna officially hit the back button. Nick. False
For the day. From about 4:00 shift on. I'm gonna officially hit the panic button.
- It's time to do something drastic. Right now, we need to be hopping Troy. True
- I came up with a creative spark of Lord. False
I came up with a creative spark of genius. Troy.
- I am thoroughly impressed... at what some of them have stooped to, to selling balls... and misleading people to think that Kwame Jackson is some type of sports hero. False
I am thoroughly embarrased... at what some of them have stooped to, to selling balls... and misleading people to think that Kwame Jackson is some type of sports hero
Nick.
- And for someone to check out on a task, it's more than a land mine, it's a hole in the ship. Kwame about Nick's behaviour. True
- Happy hours prices still at Planet Hollywood. Nick sourly, True
check out фраз. гл.
1) амер. отметиться при уходе с работы по окончании рабочего дня; заканчивать работу
2) расплатиться и освободить номер в гостинице
3) расплатиться на кассе в супермаркете
4) разг. умереть
5) подтверждать, оправдывать
6) подтверждаться, оправдываться
7) амер. брать книги в библиотеке
sourly adverb BrE /ˈsaʊəli/ ; NAmE /ˈsaʊərli/ - in a way that is not cheerful; in a bad-tempered and unpleasant way
4. Complete the sentences:
- we're just disarrayed, and we're making stupid mistakes. Troy
- Today is a very, somber mood in the loft among the men. Bill
- I think this one's gonna get pinned on Nick, and it should. Bowei
- As team leader, first of all, excuses don't explain and explanations don't excuse, so I'm not here to offer any today. Kwame
- How many coupons were redeemed? Caroline
- I did not have a pulse on what was going on out there. Bill
disarray
1. сущ.
1) беспорядок; замешательство, смятение
2) уст. беспорядок в одежде; небрежный костюм
2. гл.
1) приводить в беспорядок, замешательство, смятение
2) поэт. раздевать, снимать одежду
redeem
а) возвращать, восстанавливать; обретать вновь, получать обратно
Caroline:
Take your seed money and hire somebody. That,s why you see people walking around with those big placards giving cards away.
Because management,s not gonna do it. They,re too busy. They,re too valuable.
5. This is thread from one of the chat rooms about the show. Read it and try to answer the question highlighted in blue:
Hi there!
Here's my question.
Context: This extract is taken from the series "The Apprentice". In the 4th episode, the teams had to get as many people as they could into the restaurant Planet Hollywood. Seeing they were about to lose the task, the guys' team decided to resort to ethically questionable methods. To attract people, they started selling balls autographed by a supposedly famous basketball player (who was neither famous nor a basketball player, actually). After this, they ended up losing the task and, since some of the team members weren't happy about the method used, the following heated argument ensued:
Bill: This kid bought this ball, and he thinks he's got an NBA player's autograph.
Troy: Who said NBA?
Bill: Was it borderline gray? You know it and I know it was.
Troy: Wait a second. I did nothing wrong. I didn't sell the kid crack.
I'd like to know the meaning of the phrase "borderline gray". I imagine it refers to the fact that, even though they didn't explicitly state that the person signing the autographs was an NBA player, they didn't deny it either to mislead people, who actually assumed he was. I mean, they deliberately created this confusing situation in order to trick people into believing their show. Did I hit the nail?
A:
i think that in this context, grey refers to the "grey area" between black (a bad deed) and white (a good one). grey tends to be a little bit closer to black, though. borderline is only reinforcing the idea of an ambiguous, morally "muddy," if you will, action. bill's point is that this was a questionable tactic, but it was more bad than good.
as an aside, excerpt would be a better word to use instead of extract in your first sentence.
--->
Caroline:
- So you were teetering a little bit?
Bowei:
- That's right. l was teetering. l was walking the gray line.
6. Pick up these words and specify the episode they are used.
Skeleton crew (Kwame - during the starting meeting)
skeleton crew (plural skeleton crews)
(idiomatic) The minimum number of personnel needed to operate and maintain an item at its most simple operating requirements, such as a ship or business, during an emergency or shut down, and at the same time, to keep vital functions operating.
drastic (Troy, when they realized that the revenue they earned was not so much that they had reckoned)
1. прил.
1) сильнодействующий (о лекарстве)
2) интенсивный; решительный; радикальный, глубокий; резкий
2. сущ.
1) сильнодействующее лекарство
2) сильное слабительное
drastic adjective BrE /ˈdræstɪk/ , also /ˈdrɑːstɪk/ ; NAmE /ˈdræstɪk/
1. extreme in a way that has a sudden, serious or violent effect on something
drastic measures/changes
The government is threatening to take drastic action.
a drastic shortage of food
a drastic reduction in their standard of living
Talk to me before you do anything drastic.
upbeat (Nick in the boardroom)
радостный, оптимистичный
upbeat adjective BrE /ˈʌpbiːt/ ; NAmE /ˈʌpbiːt/ (informal)
positive and enthusiastic; making you feel that the future will be good
synonym optimistic
The tone of the speech was upbeat.
The meeting ended on an upbeat note.
opposite downbeat
7. Retell the episode using the following as a plan:
Task - We're gonna determine who made more money compared to the same time last year.
PMs - Kwame and Catrina
Winning team - the women
Reasons for win
Choosing the right strategy to sell merchandise and drinks
Using a lot of sexuality
Outnumbering eight to five
Reward - As a reward, the winning team is going to go...to the best golf course in New York State Trump National Golf Club.
Losing team - the men
Reasons for loss
The strategy was not successful
Being disarrayed
Being outnumbered five to eight
Having a lack of motivation
Okay,you,re five very intelligent people. And three of you were busy giving five-dollar coupons out... instead of being in the operation, seeing what could improve the operation, like increasing your bar and merchandise sales. Take your seed money and hire somebody. That,s why you see people walking around with those big placards giving cards away. Because management,s not gonna do it. They,re too busy. They,re too valuable.
Sent to boardroom - Nick Kwame and Bowie
DT’s comments
I hate to lose Nick. [ George ] He is not a team player. I tend to agree with you, George-- I don,t like the fact that he,s taken himself out of the game, or whenever something
doesn't go his way, he just removes himself.
[ Trump ] You could make the case that Kwame did a lousy job as the captain.
[ George ] Yet I still think Kwame,s got a lot ofleadership qualities, and I wouldn,t like to see him go.
[ Trump ] What about letting go of Bowie?
He's very energetic, enthusiastic. But he was in charge of merchandising, and that was a total failure.
Bowie is somebody I really like. I Just don,t know that Bowie presented himself very well.
Fired - Bowie
Bowie’s farewell words
l really wish l could've won a reward.
Getting shut out by the girls four in a row, that really makes it a bad experience.
Mr. Trump, thank you for all your time, for all the experience.
lt's been great, and l look forward to hopefully working with you one day.
8. This is a crossword to solve:
Across:
3. funny and silly things - antics
4. optimistic mood - upbeat
5. paying money back - redeem
6. periods of time happening one after another - four fail in row ->consecutive
9. wish to be lucky - break a leg
Down:
1.nasty, cruel - despicable
2. without cheating - fair and square
7. remove smth/smb - eliminate
8.encouraging - incentive
9. an important factor/decision to be considered - > 2 words (previous lesson) -> bottom line
10. tricky things - shenanigans
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