Question

Английский, срочно Лео решил зайти к своему другу, который является звукорежиссером. Он любит записывать различные специальные звуковые эффекты для фильмов и теперь имеет отличную коллекцию. Теперь его друг занят классификацией новых звуков. Помогите ему найти подходящую коллокацию, основываясь на ситуации, в которой это происходит. Но будь осторожен! Один звук лишний! While recording the sounds and tracks Leo’s friend offered him a cup of tea and told a story. Leo’s friend is so absorbed with his profession that he uses musical idioms in his everyday life. Read the story he told and put the suitable idiom for the proper place to make the story complete. A few of my friends came over to my house yesterday, and we had the most amazing (23) _______, playing music with various instruments. They (24) ______ improvising a lot. And Peter (25) ____________ starting to say it again and again that I should discuss the idea of this performance with my boss. He (26) ___________ repeating all that stuff, so first I asked him to stop saying that. But this morning I had an idea that I am (27) _________. Moreover I’m so experienced and I don’t understand why I continue (28) ___________. I deserve a higher position in the company! So I had a meeting with my boss. I don’t know how I managed to do it, but I just (29) __________ and the meeting ended really positively, even the boss look pleased! And when he announced his decision to make a concert, it was (30) __________! I’m so happy now! (1) blew his own trumpet (5) jam session (2) struck the right note (6) like music to my ears (3) played by ear (7) to play second fiddle (4) as fit as a fiddle (8) sounded like a broken record

Answer 1

A few of my friends came over to my house yesterday, and we had the most
amazing (23) __(5) jam session _____, playing music with various instruments. They (24)__ (3) played by ear ____ improvising a lot.
And Peter (25) __(1) blew his own trumpet ___ starting to say it again and again that I should discuss the idea of this performance with my boss. He (26) _(8) sounded like a broken record__repeating all that stuff, so first I asked him to stop saying that. But this morning I had an idea that I am (27) __(2) struck the right note ___. Moreover I’m so experienced and I don’t understand why I continue (28) __(7) to play second fiddle . I deserve a higher position in the company! So I had a meeting with my boss. I don’t know how I managed to do it, but I just (29) ____ (4) as fit as a fiddle ______ and the meeting ended really positively, even the boss look pleased! And when he announced his decision to make a concert, it was (30) __6) like music to my ears______! I’m so happy now!

Answer 2

Leo's Friend and the Sound Effects

Leo's friend, who is a sound engineer, loves recording various special sound effects for movies and has built an excellent collection. Currently, his friend is busy classifying new sounds. Let's help him find the suitable idiom to complete the story based on the situation described.

The Story:

A few of my friends came over to my house yesterday, and we had the most amazing (23) jam session, playing music with various instruments. They (24) were playing by ear and improvising a lot. And Peter (25) struck the right note by starting to say it again and again that I should discuss the idea of this performance with my boss. He (26) sounded like a broken record repeating all that stuff, so first I asked him to stop saying that. But this morning I had an idea that I am (27) really excited about. Moreover, I'm so experienced and I don't understand why I continue (28) to play second fiddle. I deserve a higher position in the company! So I had a meeting with my boss. I don't know how I managed to do it, but I just (29) blew my own trumpet and the meeting ended really positively, even the boss looked pleased! And when he announced his decision to make a concert, it was (30) like music to my ears! I'm so happy now!

Explanation:

- (23) Jam session: A jam session refers to an informal gathering of musicians who play together without any pre-planned music. In this context, Leo and his friends had an amazing time playing music with various instruments. - (24) Playing by ear: This idiom means to play music without reading sheet music or following a specific plan. Leo's friends were improvising and playing music without any formal structure. - (25) Struck the right note: This idiom means to say or do something that is appropriate or well-received. Peter started emphasizing the idea of discussing the performance with Leo's boss, which was the right thing to do in this situation. - (26) Sounded like a broken record: This idiom refers to someone who repeats the same thing over and over again, like a scratched vinyl record. Peter kept repeating his suggestion, which annoyed Leo and prompted him to ask Peter to stop. - (27) Really excited about: This phrase indicates that Leo is very enthusiastic and eager about his new idea. - (28) To play second fiddle: This idiom means to have a subordinate or less important role. Leo feels that despite his experience, he is not given the recognition he deserves in the company. - (29) Blew my own trumpet: This idiom means to boast or promote oneself. Leo confidently presented his ideas and achievements during the meeting with his boss. - (30) Like music to my ears: This phrase is used to express extreme pleasure or satisfaction upon hearing something. Leo was delighted when his boss announced the decision to make a concert.

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