Take-home assignment for the 3rd of September

 

Work on different tasks on Puzzle English EVERY DAY!!!

https://puzzle-english.com/

1. Learn the vocab Part 4

https://alimaksengclub.blogspot.com/2026/06/why-women-kill-episode-5-vocabulary.html

2. Shadowing technique 0.14.40 - 0.18.58

https://puzzle-movies.com/why-women-kill-2019#why-women-kill-2019-s1e5

3. Work on the corrected patterns (Maks) 

https://alimaksengclub.blogspot.com/2026/07/alice-10-patterns-with-though.html

4. Work on the grammar and patterns below

https://alimaksengclub.blogspot.com/2026/07/i-want-you.html

5. Learn and brush up on a new "yellow" ECV

https://alimaksengclub.blogspot.com/2026/04/extra-class-vocab-ecv.html

WHY WOMEN KILL. Episode 5. Vocabulary.

 

I WANT YOU...

 

ALREADY vs YET

  

Alice + Maks/ 10 patterns with «though»

Alice

1. Though I was broke, I bought that sequined dress.

2. I have sung, though I have a sore throat.

I had a sore throat. I sang, though.

3. My husband is cheating on me; he’s a great provider, though.

4. Though he is a wino, neighbors enjoy his jokes.

Though he is a wino, his neighbors enjoy his jokes.

Не хватает притяжательного местоимения his.

5. Felon was busted; he will hope to be free, though.

The felon was busted; he still hopes to be free, though.

Перед felon нужен артикль the.

will hope здесь не употребляется. Лучше использовать hopes, потому что речь идёт о его нынешнем желании после ареста.

6. He was spotted at the casting, but it does not mean he got the role, though.

7. Though he was despised by everyone, she stood by him.

8.  War is now. I am going to buy a dog, though.

There's a war going on. I'm going to buy a dog, though.

Фраза War is now неестественна для английского языка. Обычно говорят There is a war going on или We're at war.

9. She is a well-known philanthropist, and everyone is proud of her. Five years ago she was in a prison, though.

She is a well-known philanthropist, and everyone is proud of her. Five years ago, she was in prison, though.

Если человек был заключённым, говорят in prison, без артикля. Также после обстоятельства времени Five years ago нужно поставить запятую.

10. Though she was a hooker, her husband adored her.

Комментарий: Слово hooker — разговорное и довольно грубое для этого предложения. В нейтральной речи чаще используют prostitute или sex worker (в зависимости от контекста).

 

THOUGH

 

Extra class vocab (ECV)

 

Maks/ To the task: Раздражение и злость/ Sentences.

 

Task: Раздражение и злость. Assignment with sentences.

1.    

Funny story in patterns

 

Alice/ To the task: Раздражение и злость/ Sentences.

 Task: Раздражение и злость. Assignment with sentences.

1. I am annoyed when a pigeon knocks in my window when I am sleep.
   → I am annoyed when a pigeon knocks on my window when I am asleep.

2. I was irritated when I put on the pants on the two hour meeting were too tight.
   → I was irritated when I put on the pants for the two-hour meeting that were too tight.

3. I am upset when I remember how old I am.

4. I am frustrated that the laws doesn't work in this country.
   → I am frustrated that the laws don’t work in this country.

5. I am fed up with my dirty nails.

6. I was angry when I find out that my wedding dress was dirty when it turned out after a laundry.
   → I was angry when I found out that my wedding dress was dirty after the laundry (being laundered)

7. I was mad at my husband because he promised to buy lemons for the pie but forgot.

8. I am pissed off when my youngest sister takes my clothes without permission.

9. I was furious when my boyfriend took my dog after he brouk up with me.
   → I was furious when my boyfriend took my dog after he broke up with me.

10. I am livid when my family gives me unsolicited advice.

WHY WOMEN KILL. Episode 4. Vocabulary.

 

 

Part 1

Purpose	/ˈpɜː.pəs/	The reason for which something is done or created.	The main purpose of this meeting is to discuss budget issues.	цель
Clarity	/ˈklær.ə.ti/	The quality of being clear and easy to understand.	The instructions need more clarity to avoid confusion.	ясность
Victim	/ˈvɪk.tɪm/	Someone who has been hurt or killed by someone or something.	The accident claimed several victims.	жертва
Gunshot	/ˈɡʌn.ʃɒt/	The act of firing a gun, or the sound this makes.	The loud gunshot startled everyone nearby.	выстрел
Conduct an affair	/ˈkɒn.dʌkt ən əˈfeə(r)/	To be involved in a romantic or sexual relationship, often secret or illicit.	He was accused of conducting an affair with his colleague.	иметь роман, связь
Tawdry	/ˈtɔː.dri/	Cheap and of low quality; showing poor taste.	She wore a tawdry necklace that looked like plastic.	безвкусный, дешёвый
Keep somebody in business	/kiːp ˈsʌmbədi ɪn ˈbɪz.nəs/	To continue providing someone with enough customers or work to operate.	Regular clients keep this small shop in business.	поддерживать чей-то бизнес
Odd	/ɒd/	Strange or unexpected; not usual.	That’s an odd way to start a conversation.	странный
Tears	/tɪəz/	Drops of liquid produced by the eyes when crying.	Her eyes were filled with tears of joy.	слёзы

Part 2

Job title	/ˈdʒɒb ˌtaɪ.təl/	The name given to a particular position at work.	Her job title is Senior Marketing Manager.	название должности
Dreadful	/ˈdred.fəl/	Very bad, unpleasant, or serious.	The weather was dreadful during our trip.	ужасный
Ugly	/ˈʌɡ.li/	Unpleasant to look at; unattractive.	He bought an ugly sweater for the party.	уродливый
Unsolicited	/ˌʌn.səˈlɪs.ɪ.tɪd/	Not asked for; given or received without being requested.	I received an unsolicited email offering a loan.	непрошеный, нежелательный
Deserve	/dɪˈzɜːv/	To have earned or be given something because of your actions.	She deserves a promotion for all her hard work.	заслуживать
Dig up	/dɪɡ ʌp/	To discover or find information by searching carefully.	The journalist dug up some interesting facts about the case.	раскопать, откопать (в переносном смысле)

Gain trust	/ɡeɪn trʌst/	To gradually earn someone’s confidence through actions or honesty.	It takes time to gain someone’s trust after betrayal.	завоевать доверие
Convince	/kənˈvɪns/	To make someone believe that something is true or persuade them to do something.	I tried to convince him to join our team.	убеждать
Free-spirited	/ˌfriːˈspɪr.ɪ.tɪd/	Independent and not worried about following social rules or expectations.	She’s a free-spirited artist who travels the world.	свободолюбивый, независимый
Can’t help it	/kɑːnt help ɪt/	Used to say you cannot control or stop yourself from doing something.	I can’t help it if I laugh at his jokes.	ничего не могу с собой поделать

Part 3

That makes me sound slow	/ðæt meɪks mi saʊnd sləʊ/	A phrase meaning “That makes me seem unintelligent or awkward.”	I didn’t understand the joke at first — that makes me sound slow.	это звучит как будто я умственно отсталая
Prong	/prɒŋ/	One of two or more pointed parts of a fork or similar object.	The fork has four sharp prongs.	зубец, острие
Throuple	/ˈθrʌp.əl/	A romantic relationship between three people who all love each other.	They live together as a throuple.	тройные отношения
Barf	/bɑːf/	(informal) To vomit.	The smell was so bad it made me barf.	блевать (разг.)
Get physical	/ɡet ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/	To become violent or start a sexual relationship.	The argument got physical when they started pushing each other.	перейти к физическому контакту (драке или сексу)
Fuck buddy	/fʌk ˈbʌd.i/	(slang) A person with whom you regularly have sex but are not in a romantic relationship.	They agreed to stay just fuck buddies, not lovers.	друг для секса (без отношений)
Felon	/ˈfel.ən/	Someone who has committed a serious crime.	The police arrested a convicted felon.	преступник
Commit assault	/kəˈmɪt əˈsɔːlt/	To attack someone physically; to perform the crime of assault.	He was charged with committing assault on a neighbour.	совершить нападение
Strike	/straɪk/	To hit someone or something forcefully.	The boxer struck his opponent in the face.	ударить
Be freaked out	/bi ˈfriːkt aʊt/	To become very scared, shocked, or upset.	She was totally freaked out by the horror movie.	быть в ужасе, сильно испугаться
Can’t stand	/kɑːnt stænd/	To strongly dislike someone or something.	I can’t stand waiting in long lines.	терпеть не могу

 

Despise	/dɪˈspaɪz/	To feel a strong dislike for someone or something.	He despises anyone who lies.	презирать
Thank-you note	/ˈθæŋk.juː nəʊt/	A short letter expressing gratitude to someone.	She sent a thank-you note after the interview.	благодарственное письмо
Awfully petty	/ˈɔː.fəl.i ˈpet.i/	Extremely small-minded or concerned with unimportant details.	It was awfully petty of him to complain about that.	ужасно мелочно
Foul mood	/faʊl muːd/	A very bad or angry mood.	Stay away from him — he’s in a foul mood today.	отвратительное настроение
Rube	/ruːb/	(informal, disapproving) A person from the countryside who is not very educated or socially sophisticated.	They treated him like some country rube who didn’t know better.	деревенщина
Hoedown	/ˈhəʊ.daʊn/	(US informal) A lively social event with folk music and dancing.	We had a fun hoedown at the community center.	сельская вечеринка, танцы

Part 4

Watch out	/wɒtʃ aʊt/	To be careful or pay attention to something dangerous.	Watch out for cars when you cross the street.	берегись, будь осторожен
It was a blast	/ɪt wəz ə blɑːst/	(informal) It was a lot of fun; it was very enjoyable.	The party was a blast — everyone had a great time.	было круто, весело
Be up to	/biː ˈʌp tuː/	To be doing something, often secretly or suspiciously.	What are you up to this weekend?	замышлять, заниматься чем-то
Go ahead	/ɡəʊ əˈhed/	To start or continue to do something; to give permission.	Go ahead and ask your question.	продолжай, действуй
Lawn	/lɔːn/	An area of short, cut grass in a yard or park.	He mowed the lawn yesterday.	газон
Pot	/pɒt/	(informal) Cannabis or marijuana.	He was arrested for possessing pot.	марихуана
Reefer	/ˈriː.fər/	(slang) A cigarette containing marijuana.	They were smoking a reefer behind the building.	косяк (с марихуаной)
Stun	/stʌn/	To shock or surprise someone very much.	The news of her resignation stunned everyone.	ошеломить
Given how	/ˈɡɪv.ən haʊ/	Used to introduce a reason or explanation based on a situation.	Given how tired you are, you should rest.	учитывая, насколько…

a square	/ə skweə(r)/	(informal) A person who is old-fashioned or not open to new ideas.	Don’t be such a square — come to the party!	зануда, консерватор
Cut loose	/kʌt luːs/	To behave freely and without inhibition; to relax.	After the exams, everyone just wanted to cut loose and have fun.	оторваться, расслабиться
What the heck	/wɒt ðə hek/	(informal) Used to show surprise or to say you will do something despite possible problems.	What the heck, let’s give it a try!	да к чёрту!, почему бы и нет
Suspicion	/səˈspɪʃ.ən/	A feeling or belief that something is wrong or that someone has done something bad.	The police acted on a suspicion of theft.	подозрение
Hook up	/hʊk ʌp/	(informal) To meet or start a sexual or romantic relationship.	They hooked up after the concert.	переспать, закрутить роман
So cut and dried	/səʊ kʌt ən draɪd/	Clear and easy to understand; with no uncertainty or doubt.	The solution wasn’t as cut and dried as we thought.	однозначный, простой
Kick in	/kɪk ɪn/	To start to have an effect.	The painkillers kicked in after twenty minutes.	начать действовать
Sensation	/senˈseɪ.ʃən/	A physical feeling or a widespread excitement.	There was a burning sensation in his hand.	ощущение; сенсация
Be high	/biː haɪ/	To be under the influence of drugs.	He looked like he was high last night.	быть под кайфом
Would hate	/wʊd heɪt/	Used to express a strong wish not to do something.	I would hate to miss your wedding.	очень не хотел бы

Part 5

Armpit	/ˈɑːm.pɪt/	The hollow area under the arm where it joins the body.	He had sweat stains under his armpits.	подмышка
Go over	/ɡəʊ ˈəʊ.və(r)/	To examine or review something carefully.	Let’s go over the details once again.	просмотреть, обсудить
Beg	/beɡ/	To ask for something in an emotional or urgent way.	He begged her not to leave him.	умолять
Put somebody down	/pʊt ˈsʌmbədi daʊn/	To criticize or insult someone.	Stop putting yourself down all the time!	унижать кого-либо, эвтаназия
Holy shit	/ˈhəʊ.li ʃɪt/	(slang) Used to express great surprise or shock.	Holy shit! Did you see that?	чёрт возьми!, охренеть!

Two is good, three is better	/tuː ɪz ɡʊd, θriː ɪz ˈbetər/	A saying meaning that more people or options can be better	For teamwork, two is good, three is better.	Двое — хорошо, трое — лучше
Tell me about it	/ˈtel mi əˈbaʊt ɪt/	Used to show strong agreement, often about something annoying	This heat is unbearable. — Tell me about it!	И не говори
If anything worse	/ɪf ˈeniθɪŋ wɜːs/	Used to say that the situation is even worse than expected	The delay was bad—if anything worse.	Если уж на то пошло, ещё хуже
It’s ridiculous	/ɪts rɪˈdɪkjələs/	Used to describe something as extremely silly or unreasonable	The price is ridiculous.	Это просто смешно / нелепо
Be off to	/biː ˈɒf tuː/	To be going to a place	I’m off to a meeting.	Отправляться куда-то
Be up	/biː ʌp/	To be awake or happening	What’s up?	Быть на ногах / происходить
It’s been a while	/ɪts bɪn ə waɪl/	Said when something has not happened for a long time	It’s been a while since we talked.	Давно не общались
Console	/kənˈsəʊl/	To comfort someone who is upset	She tried to console him.	Утешать
Revenge sex	/rɪˈvendʒ seks/	Sex motivated by anger or emotional revenge	She admitted it was revenge sex.	Секс из мести

Part 6

Be about (to do sth)	/biː əˈbaʊt tuː/	To be on the point of doing something	I was about to leave when he called.	Вот-вот что-то сделать
Take a while	/teɪk ə waɪl/	To require some time	It may take a while.	Занимать время
Recall	/rɪˈkɔːl/	To remember something	I can’t recall her name.	Вспоминать
Young executive	/jʌŋ ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/	A young person in a senior management role	He’s a young executive in finance.	Молодой руководитель
Live up to one’s expectations	/lɪv ʌp tuː wʌnz ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/	To be as good as expected	The course lived up to my expectations.	Оправдать ожидания
Put on lap	/pʊt ɒn læp/	To place something on someone’s knees	She put the book on her lap.	Положить на колени
Unfold	/ʌnˈfəʊld/	To develop gradually	The story slowly unfolded.	Разворачиваться
I dare you	/aɪ deə juː/	Used to challenge someone	I dare you to say it.	А ну попробуй
Feisty	/ˈfaɪsti/	Confident, energetic, and bold	She’s small but feisty.	Боевой, дерзкий
You are on	/juː ɑːr ɒn/	Used to accept a challenge	Alright, you’re on!	По рукам
Fold	/fəʊld/	To stop competing or give up	He refused to fold.	Сдаться
Keep your day job	/kiːp jɔː deɪ dʒɒb/	A humorous way to say someone is not good at something	Nice joke—keep your day job.	Это явно не твое призвание! (не бросай основную работу)
Be allowed to	/biː əˈlaʊd tuː/	To have permission	You’re allowed to leave early.	Иметь разрешение
Cut loose	/kʌt luːs/	To relax and behave freely	They cut loose after work.	Отрываться

Part 7

Pathway	/ˈpɑːθweɪ/	A route or method to achieve something	Education is a pathway to success.	Путь, дорожка
Confront	/kənˈfrʌnt/	To face a difficult situation	She confronted the problem.	Противостоять
Aggravated assault	/ˈæɡrəveɪtɪd əˈsɔːlt/	A serious violent attack	He was charged with aggravated assault.	нападение с отягчающими обстоятельствами
Struggle	/ˈstrʌɡl/	To have difficulty doing something	He struggles with deadlines.	Испытывать трудности
Rush in	/rʌʃ ɪn/	To act too quickly	Don’t rush in.	Врываться / действовать поспешно
It’s harsh	/ɪts hɑːʃ/	Describes something as severe or unfair	That rule is harsh.	Это жёстко
Be broke	/biː brəʊk/	To have no money	I’m totally broke.	Быть без денег
Be willing to	/biː ˈwɪlɪŋ tuː/	To be ready to do something	She’s willing to try.	Быть готовым

note	/nəʊt/	A short written message; to notice	She left me a note.	записка; замечать
generous offer	/ˈdʒenərəs ˈɒfə/	An offer that is kind and more than expected	That was a generous offer.	щедрое предложение

Part 8

swear	/sweə/	To promise seriously or use strong language	I swear I’m telling the truth.	клясться
slam the door on somebody	/slæm ðə dɔːr ɒn ˈsʌmbədi/	To completely reject someone or something	They slammed the door on his proposal.	решительно отвергнуть
Who got to you?	/huː ɡɒt tuː juː/	Who influenced or upset you?	You seem upset. Who got to you?	Кто на тебя повлиял?
fault	/fɔːlt/	Responsibility for a mistake	It’s not my fault.	вина
seduce	/sɪˈdjuːs/	To attract someone sexually	He tried to seduce her.	соблазнять
mature	/məˈtjʊə/	Fully developed emotionally	She is very mature.	зрелый
that’s beside the point	/ðæts bɪˈsaɪd ðə pɔɪnt/	Not relevant to the main issue	That’s beside the point.	это не по существу
you’re one to talk	/jʊə wʌn tə tɔːk/	You are not in a position to criticize	Oh please, you’re one to talk!	тебе бы говорить
assume	/əˈsjuːm/	To think something is true without proof	I assumed she knew.	предполагать
sort through	/sɔːt θruː/	To examine carefully	She sorted through the papers.	разбирать
come around	/kʌm əˈraʊnd/	To change opinion or visit	He’ll come around eventually.	передумать; зайти
think long and hard	/θɪŋk lɒŋ ənd hɑːd/	To consider carefully	Think long and hard about it.	тщательно обдумать
cast aside	/kɑːst əˈsaɪd/	To reject	He cast aside his fears.	отбросить

Part 9

accomplish	/əˈkʌmplɪʃ/	to succeed in doing something, especially something difficult	She finally accomplished her goal after years of hard work.	достигать, выполнять
make up	/ˌmeɪk ˈʌp/	to form or constitute something; to create a total	Women make up more than 60% of the workforce in this company.	составлять, образовывать (может передавать идею «перевешивать по количеству»)
be disbarred	/dɪsˈbɑːd/	(of a lawyer) to be officially removed from the legal profession	He was disbarred after breaking professional rules.	быть лишённым адвокатской практики
pathetic	/pəˈθetɪk/	very weak or unsuccessful; causing pity or contempt	His excuse was absolutely pathetic.	жалкий
can’t help	/kɑːnt help/	to be unable to stop yourself from doing something	I can’t help laughing when I watch this video.	не мочь удержаться
be frustrated with	/bi ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd wɪð/	to feel annoyed because something is difficult or not working	She is frustrated with the slow progress.	быть раздражённым, разочарованным
guess what?	/ˌɡes ˈwɒt/	used to introduce surprising or exciting news	Guess what? I got the job!	угадай что?
defend	/dɪˈfend/	to protect someone or something from attack or criticism	He tried to defend his friend during the argument.	защищать
beat to a pulp	/biːt tə ə pʌlp/	to hit someone many times very hard	The man was beaten to a pulp in the fight.	избить до полусмерти
step in	/ˌstep ˈɪn/	to become involved in a situation to help or stop something	The teacher had to step in and calm everyone down.	вмешаться
make it hurt	/ˌmeɪk ɪt ˈhɜːt/	to cause pain, either physically or emotionally	His words were meant to make it hurt.	сделать больно
get off somebody	/ˌɡet ˈɒf ˈsʌmbədi/	to stop criticizing or bothering someone	Get off me! I didn’t do anything wrong.	отстань от кого-то

Part 10

put a name to	/pʊt ə neɪm tuː/	To identify	I couldn’t put a name to it.	назвать
back off	/bæk ɒf/	To stop pressuring	Back off!	отступить
god-awful thing	/ɡɒd ˈɔːfəl θɪŋ/	Extremely unpleasant thing	What a god-awful thing to say!	ужасная вещь
back on	/bæk ɒn/	Return to previous state	We’re back on track.	снова на

absolute delight	/ˈæbsəluːt dɪˈlaɪt/	Great pleasure	The trip was an absolute delight.	абсолютное удовольствие
be up	/bi ʌp/	To be awake; to have increased; to be finished (time)	I’m already up. / Time is up.	быть на ногах; закончиться
something is up	/ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪz ʌp/	Something is wrong or happening	I feel like something is up.	что-то тут не так
get back at somebody	/ɡet bæk æt ˈsʌmbədi/	To take revenge	He wants to get back at her.	отомстить
blame	/bleɪm/	To say someone is responsible	Don’t blame me.	обвинять
walk on the wild side	/wɔːk ɒn ðə waɪld saɪd/	To behave in a risky way	He likes to walk on the wild side.	вести рискованный образ жизни
rigid	/ˈrɪdʒɪd/	Very strict or stiff	He has rigid rules.	жесткий
tight folds	/taɪt fəʊldz/	Closely pressed layers	The dress has tight folds.	плотные складки
sharp edges	/ʃɑːp ˈedʒɪz/	Pointed corners	Be careful with the sharp edges.	острые края
of course it is	/əv kɔːs ɪt ɪz/	Used to confirm something obvious	“Is it yours?” — “Of course it is.”	конечно
settle for	/ˈsetl fə/	To accept less than desired	Don’t settle for less.	довольствоваться
now and then	/naʊ ənd ðen/	Occasionally	I see her now and then.	время от времени
rebel	/ˈrebəl/ (noun), /rɪˈbel/ (verb)	A person who resists authority	He was a teenage rebel.	бунтарь
hilarious	/hɪˈleəriəs/	Extremely funny	That joke was hilarious.	очень смешной
get excited	/ɡet ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/	To become enthusiastic	Don’t get excited yet.	волноваться; радоваться
engage	/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/	To involve or attract interest	The teacher tried to engage students.	вовлекать
reckless	/ˈrekləs/	Careless and risky	It was a reckless decision.	безрассудный