Workbook · Homework · 22 June

Timofey · Workbook 01

Practice from today's lesson · 10 blocks. Vocabulary (30 words) · tenses recognition & substitution · -ing forms (gerund / participle / continuous) · said vs told · business gap-fill · sentence builder · oral drill ("What do you call...") · mic-drill · mini-write. Bring all blocks to the next session on 25 June and tell me what was unclear.

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Your notes + university link

All the words in this workbook come from your own notes. Open the photos if you need to check a word or the -ing scheme.

📷 Open notes (2 pages + -ing scheme)
Timofey · notes · page 1 Timofey · notes · page 2
-ing forms: tense/gerund/participle

🎓 University · target programme

University of Miskolc · Hungary
English-taught programmes · official site ↗
01

Vocabulary · 30 words · tap to flip

Tap every card at least once. Know EN ↔ RU + example.

road markings
noun pl
дорожная разметка
Follow the road markings carefully.
circle
noun
круг (на дороге — круговое движение)
Take the second exit at the circle.
going into oncoming traffic
phrase
движение по встречной полосе
He was fined for going into oncoming traffic.
hiking
noun · ing
пеший туризм, поход в горы
Hiking is a great way to clear your head.
economic sphere
noun
экономическая сфера
I work in the economic sphere.
crediting
noun · ing
кредитование
Our crediting policy is conservative.
banking
noun · ing
банковское дело
She works in private banking.
finance
noun
финансы
He studies corporate finance.
management
noun
менеджмент, управление
Project management requires patience.
sales
noun pl
продажи
Our sales grew 15% last quarter.
logistics
noun
логистика
Logistics is the backbone of trade.
enterprise logistics
noun
корпоративная логистика
Enterprise logistics covers warehouses and shipping.
corporate Economics
noun
экономика предприятий
He majored in corporate economics.
ATM machine
noun
банкомат
There is an ATM machine on the corner.
schedule
noun · v
расписание; планировать
Check the schedule for next week.
a tutor
noun
репетитор
My tutor explained it clearly.
education
noun
образование
Higher education opens doors.
do the tasks
phrase
выполнять задания
You have to do the tasks before class.
pace
noun
темп
She works at her own pace.
speed
noun
скорость
Reduce your speed in the city.
split
verb
разделить (надвое)
Let's split the bill.
share
verb
делиться, разделять
Can I share your notes?
divide
verb
делить (на части)
Divide the cake into eight pieces.
supplies
noun pl
принадлежности, поставки
Office supplies are running low.
labelling
noun · ing
маркировка
Labelling errors cause shipping delays.
intelligible
adj
понятный, ясный (про речь)
Speak slowly to stay intelligible.
response
noun
ответ, реакция
Choose the best response.
rubric
noun
критерий оценки
Read the rubric before writing.
band score
noun
балл по шкале (IELTS)
Target band score 6.5.
elaboration
noun
развёртывание идей, разработка
Examiners reward elaboration.
02

What do you call... · oral drill

Speak the answer out loud. Click 🎙 to record — the recognizer fills in the answer. When all done, click Send to Maria at the bottom — it opens Telegram with your answers pre-filled.

10 questions · oral recall
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03

Tenses · recognition · 10 sentences

Read the sentence and choose the tense it is in. Trains noticing the form.

Recognition · Present Simple/Cont/Perfect · Past Simple
1. She works in private banking. → tense?
→ Habitual fact, no time marker → Present Simple.
2. I am preparing the report right now. → tense?
→ "right now" + am + -ing → Present Continuous.
3. We have already checked the schedule. → tense?
→ "have already" + past participle → Present Perfect.
4. Last quarter our sales grew by 15%. → tense?
→ "Last quarter" — finished past time → Past Simple.
5. Banking requires a strict environment. → tense?
→ General truth → Present Simple.
6. She is sharing the costs with her partner. → tense?
→ am/is/are + -ing → Present Continuous.
7. My tutor has explained the rubric three times. → tense?
→ "has + past participle" + result up to now → Present Perfect.
8. Yesterday I went hiking with my friends. → tense?
→ "yesterday" → Past Simple.
9. Enterprise logistics covers warehouses and shipping. → tense?
→ General definition → Present Simple.
10. The bank has tightened its crediting policy. → tense?
→ "has + past participle" → Present Perfect.
04

Tenses · substitution · 12 sentences

Choose the correct form of the verb. After click — explanation appears.

Substitution · 4 tenses mixed
1. I usually ___ to work by car, but today I'm walking.
→ "usually" = регулярное действие → Present Simple (go).
2. She ___ a presentation right now — don't disturb her.
→ "right now" = действие в момент речи → Present Continuous.
3. Last quarter our sales ___ by 15%.
→ "last quarter" = законченный период в прошлом → Past Simple.
4. I ___ already ___ the schedule for next week.
→ "already" + результат now → Present Perfect.
5. My tutor ___ me yesterday that I should focus on speaking.
→ TELL someone (told me); SAY (to someone) — no direct "me".
6. Banking ___ a strict regulatory environment.
→ Общее правило / факт → Present Simple.
7. When I was a student, I ___ as a tutor on weekends.
→ "When I was a student" = период в прошлом → Past Simple.
8. Look! He ___ into oncoming traffic again!
→ "Look!" = action happening now → Present Continuous.
9. Logistics ___ the backbone of international trade for centuries.
→ "for centuries" + state up to now → Present Perfect.
10. Last Friday I ___ at the ATM machine for twenty minutes.
→ "Last Friday" — finished past → Past Simple.
11. Right now my colleagues ___ a new logistics model.
→ "right now" + plural subject → Present Continuous.
12. The labelling system ___ recently to match new EU rules.
→ "recently" + result now → Present Perfect.
05

Match · 12 pairs RU ↔ EN

Tap a word on the left, then its translation on the right. A correct pair locks green.

06

-ing forms · 3 functions

Tap an -ing phrase, then tap the correct bin: gerund (= noun), participle (= adjective), continuous (= part of a tense).

3-in-1 rule: one ending -ing can be a gerund (noun: Hiking is fun), a participle (adjective: a charming café) or part of a Continuous tense (I am preparing). Open the scheme in the notes block above if you forget.
Hiking is fun. a charming café I am preparing reports. Banking pays well. a tiring meeting She is checking the schedule. Labelling is important. an exciting opportunity They are crediting our account. Crediting requires trust. a booming sector We are sharing the costs.

Gerund (as noun)

Participle (as adj)

Continuous (part of tense)

Tap a chip → choose a bin. Tap a chip inside a bin → it returns to the pool. When all are placed → click "Check".

07

said vs told · 6 sentences

TELL someone something · SAY (to someone) something. Remember from today's lesson: said me ❌ → told me ✓.

1. My tutor ___ me to focus on speaking.
→ told me (с прямым me — это TELL).
2. She ___ that crediting policies will tighten.
→ said that... (без прямого me — это SAY).
3. Can you ___ me the schedule, please?
→ tell me.
4. He ___ to me he wanted a higher band score.
→ said to me (с предлогом TO — это SAY).
5. Could you ___ me about your last job?
→ tell me.
6. Anna ___ that the response was intelligible.
→ said that...
08

Define the word · 12 pairs

Tap a word on the left, then its English definition on the right. Builds IELTS-style "explain in your own words" skill.

08a

Word formation · -ing / noun / verb · 10 sentences

Choose the correct form of the word in brackets. Some need -ing, some need a noun form, some — verb.

1. ___ is the backbone of international trade. (logistic)
→ Field name → logistics.
2. The bank tightened its ___ policy. (credit)
→ Participle as adjective → crediting policy.
3. ___ is my favourite weekend activity. (hike)
→ Gerund as subject → Hiking.
4. Examiners reward ___ of ideas. (elaborate)
→ Noun form after "reward" → elaboration.
5. Could you ___ the bill, please? (split)
→ Bare infinitive after "could you" → split.
6. ___ errors cause shipping delays. (label)
→ Gerund acting as adjective → Labelling errors.
7. She speaks at a slow ___. (pace)
→ Noun "speed/rate" → pace.
8. Higher ___ opens doors. (educate)
→ Noun form → education.
9. The taxi driver was very ___. (honest)
→ Adjective after linking verb "was" → honest.
10. Speak clearly so that you stay ___. (intelligible)
→ Adjective after "stay" (linking verb) → intelligible.
09

Sentence builder · 3 sentences

Click words in order. One click on a filled slot — undo. Click "Check" when ready.

Briefly about your profession (one general line about your work):
I ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ .
What your tutor said (tell pattern):
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ .
Define hiking — in one sentence:
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ .
10

Mic-drill · repeat aloud · 6 sentences

Press "Record" — say the sentence. The recognizer shows your match percentage. Chrome or Edge only.

1. My tutor told me to focus on speaking.
2. I work in the economic sphere.
3. Our enterprise logistics covers warehouses and shipping.
4. The crediting policy became stricter last quarter.
5. Let's split the responsibility for the next project.
6. Could you tell me the schedule for tomorrow?
11

Mini-write · 5–7 sentences

Write a paragraph about your future work. Use at least 5 words from the vocab set above (any).

Target: 5–7 sentences · 70–120 words · 5+ new wordswords: 0
🗝 Sample model (open AFTER your own attempt)

I work in the economic sphere — specifically in corporate economics and enterprise logistics. My team handles crediting decisions and the company's overall finance strategy. Every Monday my schedule starts with a sales review, and on Fridays we share the results with management. Honestly, the pace is fast, but I enjoy it. After work I sometimes go hiking with friends — it helps me think more clearly. Next year I want to study management abroad — that is why I am working with a tutor on my English.

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Quizlet · bonus practice

🎴 Flash-cards · all 30 words · Quizlet

Maria's Quizlet set with all 30 words. Practice as cards, learn mode, match game or test — Quizlet does the spaced repetition for you.

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