[Unit 5c] Cafes

Question 1

I usually go to cafés to c_ _ _ friends. (= чтобы пообщаться с друзьями)

Answer 1

I usually go to cafés to catch up with friends.

Question 2

I usually go to cafés to catch up with friends. It’s a nice, relaxed s_ where we can chat and enjoy some good coffee.

= приятная, расслабленная обстановка

Answer 2

It’s a nice, relaxed setting where we can chat and enjoy some good coffee.

Question 3

I like to work from cafés sometimes. It’s _ ch_ _ s_ (= смена обстановки), and I feel more productive when there’s a bit of background noise and a nice atmosphere.

Answer 3

I like to work from cafés sometimes. It’s a change of scenery, and I feel more productive when there’s a bit of background noise and a nice atmosphere.

/ˈsiːnəri/

Question 4

I use cafés as a way to u_ (расслабиться).

Answer 4

I use cafés as a way to unwind.

/ˌʌnˈwaɪnd/

Question 5

I’ll gr_ (= informal: get) a cup of coffee and just spend an hour or two scrolling through social media or listening to podcasts.

Answer 5

I’ll grab a cup of coffee and just spend an hour or two scrolling through social media or listening to podcasts.

Question 6

I’ll grab a cup of coffee and just spend an hour or two _ (scroll) through social media or _ (listen) to podcasts.

Answer 6

I’ll grab a cup of coffee and just spend an hour or two scrolling through social media or listening to podcasts.

Question 7

Actually, I don’t r_ go to cafés m_.

= softening

Answer 7

Actually, I don’t really go to cafés much.

Question 8

I prefer making coffee at home because it’s more a_ (= дешевле).

Answer 8

I prefer making coffee at home because it’s more affordable.

Question 9

We have some traditional, family-run cafés that have _ a_ for a_ (= которые тут уже сто лет - иносказательно).

Answer 9

We have some traditional, family-run cafés that have been around for ages.

Question 10

That café serves great _(выпечку) and has a really relaxed atmosphere

Answer 10

That café serves great pastries and has a really relaxed atmosphere.

/ˈpeɪstriz/

Question 11

[pronunciation]

There are also new places with vegan /ˈviːɡən/ options and oat milk lattes, which are pretty popular now.

Answer 11

one /ˈlɑːteɪ/
two /ˈlɑːteɪz/