Фразовые глаголы в английском. Диалоги, упражнения и примеры

Dialogue:

Anna:

Hey, Kate! It’s been ages since we last saw each other! How have you been?

Kate:

I know, right? I’ve been super busy with work. But it’s so nice to finally catch up! How about you?

Anna:

Same here. Work has been crazy. But, you know, it’s always good to get together and take a break. So, what have you been up to lately?

Kate:

Well, I started a new project at work. It’s been a lot of fun, but a bit stressful. I’m just trying to keep up with everything.

Anna:

I totally get it! I’ve been trying to stay on top of things at my job too. But it’s nice to finally wind down today and relax for a bit.

Kate:

Definitely! I think we both need this time to chill out. I’ve been feeling a little burnt out recently.

Anna:

I know the feeling. Sometimes, you just need to take a break and clear your head. So, how’s your family?

Kate:

They’re doing well, thanks! My mom has been really looking after my grandmother recently. I think she’s getting a bit tired, but she’s doing her best.

Anna:

That’s really kind of her. It must be tough. Let’s grab a coffee and talk more about it. I could really use something warm.

Kate:

Sounds perfect! Let’s sit down and catch up properly.

Useful Phrases and Expressions

catch up – поговорить, обновить новости, наверстать упущенное

get together – встретиться, собраться

be up to – заниматься чем-то, иметь дела (в значении: чем занимаешься)

keep up – успевать, не отставать

stay on top of – быть в курсе, контролировать

wind down – расслабиться, «отключиться»

chill out – расслабиться, успокоиться

take a break – сделать перерыв, отдохнуть

clear your head – очистить голову, избавиться от стресса

look after – ухаживать за кем-то, заботиться

grab a coffee – выпить кофе (быстро)

sit down – сесть, устроиться (чтобы начать разговор)

Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching

Match the phrasal verbs with their meanings.

catch up

get together

be up to

keep up

stay on top of

wind down

chill out

a. To relax

b. To meet or gather with someone

c. To take a break from something

d. To take care of someone or something

e. To continue doing something without falling behind

f. To refresh your mind or clear your thoughts

g. To talk and exchange news with someone

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrasal verbs from the list.

After work, I always like to ______ and relax for a bit.

We should definitely ______ soon and talk about everything.

I’m so busy, I’m struggling to ______ with my workload.

You really need to ______ after a long day at the office.

I just need a moment to ______ and then I’ll be back to work.

I’m really ______ some important tasks right now. How about you?

I like to ______ and catch up with my friends whenever I can.

Phrasal verbs: catch up, wind down, get together, stay on top of, chill out, be up to, take a break

Exercise 3: Translation (from Russian to English and vice versa)

Мы должны встретиться и поболтать. —

Я чувствую, что мне нужно немного расслабиться. —

Я пытаюсь не отставать от работы. —

Я хочу сделать перерыв и немного «очистить голову». —

Моя мама заботится о бабушке. —

Exercise 4: Conversation Practice

Example Dialogue:

Anna:

Hey Kate! It’s been so long! We really need to catch up. How have you been?

Kate:

I know, it’s been ages! I’ve been so busy lately, but I’m glad we could finally get together. I’m just happy to take a break from work. What about you?

Anna:

Same here! I’ve been trying to stay on top of everything at work, but it’s been exhausting. I’m just so ready to wind down.

Kate:

I get that! I’ve been feeling pretty stressed out, too. Sometimes I just need to chill out for a bit. It feels good to finally relax!

Anna:

Definitely! You really need to take a break sometimes, especially when things are so hectic. So, what have you been up to lately?

Kate:

Oh, I’ve been really focused on my new project at work. It’s exciting, but it’s a lot of pressure. I’m trying to keep up with everything, but it’s tough.

Anna:

That sounds intense! I’m sure you’ll manage, though. So, are you doing anything fun this weekend to clear your head?

Kate:

Actually, I think I’ll go for a walk in the park and maybe grab a coffee. I could definitely use some fresh air and time to just sit down and relax for a while.

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Matching

1 – g. catch up – To talk and exchange news with someone

2 – b. get together – To meet or gather with someone

3 – f. be up to – To be busy doing something

4 – e. keep up – To continue doing something without falling behind

5 – f. stay on top of – To control, be aware of

6 – a. wind down – To relax

7 – a. chill out – To relax

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

After work, I always like to wind down and relax for a bit.

We should definitely get together soon and talk about everything.

I’m so busy, I’m struggling to keep up with my workload.

You really need to chill out after a long day at the office.

I just need a moment to take a break and then I’ll be back to work.

I’m really up to some important tasks right now. How about you?

I like to catch up and catch up with my friends whenever I can.

Exercise 3: Translation

We should definitely meet up and chat.

I feel like I need to relax for a bit.

I’m trying to keep up with my work.

I need to take a break and clear my head.

My mom is looking after my grandmother.

Olga:

Hey Maria, what do we need to pick up today? I think we’re running low on everything!

Maria:

Definitely! We should stock up on some basic things like bread, milk, and eggs. Oh, and we need to grab some fruit, too.

Olga:

Good idea. Let’s head over to the produce section. I want to make a fruit salad later.

Maria:

Sounds great! Oh, don’t forget to look for some discount coupons. I heard they have a sale on vegetables this week.

Olga:

That’s a good point. I’ll see if I can find any while we’re walking around. We should also check out the bakery. I’m in the mood for some fresh croissants.

Maria:

Oh, yes! I love their croissants. After that, we should stop by the dairy section. I need to pick up some cheese and yogurt.

Olga:

Great idea. And let’s not forget to grab some snacks, we’ll need something for the weekend. Oh, and maybe we can check out the new organic section.

Maria:

Yes, I’ve been meaning to try some of those products. We’ll see if they live up to the hype!

Olga:

Alright, looks like we’re all set for now. Let’s head to the checkout and pay for everything.

Maria:

Perfect! Let’s get in line before it gets too crowded.

Useful Phrases and Expressions

pick up – взять, приобрести (что-то по пути)

stock up – запастись, купить много чего-то (на длительный срок)

grab – схватить, быстро взять что-то

head over – направиться куда-то

look for – искать что-то

find – найти

check out – посмотреть, проверить (товар) или пройти через кассу

stop by – заглянуть, зайти ненадолго

live up to – оправдать ожидания, соответствовать ожиданиям

head to the checkout – пойти на кассу, направиться к кассе

Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching

Match the phrasal verbs with their meanings.

pick up

stock up

grab

head over

look for

check out

stop by

a. To quickly take something

b. To search for something

c. To go to a certain place

d. To visit a place briefly

e. To buy more than usual to be prepared

f. To leave the store after paying

g. To purchase something or try something out

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrasal verbs from the list.

We need to ______ some snacks for the party.

I’ll ______ the sale section to see if there are any discounts.

Can you please ______ some bread while I’m getting the vegetables?

After we buy the fruits, we should ______ to the checkout.

Let’s ______ the bakery section and get some fresh bread.

I’m trying to ______ a good deal on organic food.

I think I’ve seen this item before; let’s ______ and see if it’s the same.

Phrasal verbs: pick up, stock up, grab, head over, look for, check out, stop by

Exercise 3: Translation (from Russian to English and vice versa)

Нам нужно взять хлеб и молоко. —

Мы можем остановиться у пекарни, я хочу купить свежие булочки. —

Я нашла скидочные купоны на овощи. —

Мы должны запастись продуктами на неделю. —

После покупок мы направимся к кассе. —

Exercise 4: Conversation Practice

Example Dialogue:

Maria:

Hey, Olga! We need to pick up a few things today. What should we start with?

Olga:

Let’s stock up on the basics first: bread, milk, and eggs. I also want to grab some fruit for a salad later.

Maria:

Sounds good. We should head over to the produce section. I heard they have a special on apples this week.

Olga:

Great idea! I’ll look for some good discounts, too. And we can check out the bakery afterwards. I’m in the mood for some croissants.

Maria:

Yes! I’ve been craving them. Then, we should stop by the dairy section and get some cheese and yogurt.

Olga:

Sounds like a plan! And if we have time, let’s check out the new organic section. I’ve heard good things about it.

Maria:

Sure, why not! And let’s head to the checkout once we have everything.

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Matching

1 – c. pick up – To quickly take something

2 – e. stock up – To buy more than usual to be prepared

3 – a. grab – To quickly take something

4 – c. head over – To go to a certain place

5 – b. look for – To search for something

6 – g. check out – To purchase something or try something out

7 – d. stop by – To visit a place briefly

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

We need to pick up some snacks for the party.

I’ll look for the sale section to see if there are any discounts.

Can you please grab some bread while I’m getting the vegetables?

After we buy the fruits, we should head over to the checkout.

Let’s check out the bakery section and get some fresh bread.

I’m trying to find a good deal on organic food.

I think I’ve seen this item before; let’s check out and see if it’s the same.

Exercise 3: Translation

We need to pick up bread and milk.

We can stop by the bakery, I want to buy fresh croissants.

I found discount coupons for vegetables.

We should stock up on groceries for the week.

After shopping, we’ll head to the checkout.

Dialogue:

Alex:

Hey Sarah, how’s your project going? Are you managing to keep up with all the deadlines?

Sarah:

It’s been tough! I’m trying to stay on top of everything, but there’s so much to do. I’m really hoping I can wrap up this presentation by the end of the day.

Alex:

I get it. It’s always hard to keep track of all the tasks when everything’s happening at once. Have you had time to catch up on those reports yet?

Sarah:

I’ve started, but I’m behind. I need to sort out some details before I can finish them. And honestly, I just feel like I need to take a break. This week has been crazy!

Alex:

I know exactly what you mean. I’ve been putting off some of my work, but I have to get down to it soon. I can’t keep dragging out these tasks forever.

Sarah:

Yeah, I totally get it. We both need to focus on our work and get things done. But we’ll get there eventually.

Alex:

True! Hey, let’s catch up later and check in about the progress on the project. Maybe we can figure out how to divide the workload more evenly.

Sarah:

Sounds like a plan! And if you need help, don’t hesitate to ask for assistance. We’re in this together!

Useful Phrases and Expressions

keep up – успевать, не отставать

stay on top of – быть в курсе, контролировать

wrap up – заканчивать, завершать

keep track of – следить за, отслеживать

catch up – наверстать упущенное, поговорить после долгого перерыва

sort out – разбираться, решать (проблему или задачу)

take a break – сделать перерыв, отдохнуть

put off – откладывать

get down to – приступать к, заняться чем-то серьезно

drag out – затягивать, продолжать дольше, чем нужно

focus on – сосредоточиться на

check in – проверить прогресс, сообщить о статусе

figure out – выяснить, разобраться

ask for – попросить о, попросить помощь

Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching

Match the phrasal verbs with their meanings.

keep up

stay on top of

wrap up

keep track of

catch up

sort out

take a break

put off

get down to

drag out

focus on

check in

figure out

ask for

a. To delay or postpone something

b. To handle or resolve something

c. To continue something longer than necessary

d. To start doing something with attention

e. To talk and update on progress

f. To rest for a short time

g. To stay aware of or manage something

h. To talk after a long time

i. To pay attention to something specific

j. To make sure you know all details

k. To ask for help or information

l. To conclude or finish something

m. To organize and follow up with a task

n. To calculate or solve a problem

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrasal verbs from the list.

I really need to ______ this email before the meeting starts.

You should ______ on the task at hand and stop checking your phone.

It’s hard to ______ all the work when the deadlines are so tight.

We should ______ the project details and divide the responsibilities.

I need to ______ my schedule and see what I can work on this afternoon.

I’ve been ______ this task for too long, but I really have to ______ it today.

Let’s ______ at the end of the day to see how much we’ve accomplished.

Phrasal verbs: keep up, stay on top of, wrap up, keep track of, catch up, sort out, take a break, put off, get down to, drag out, focus on, check in, figure out, ask for

Exercise 3: Translation (from Russian to English and vice versa)

Мне нужно закончить этот отчет до конца дня. —

Мы можем разделить работу и проверить прогресс. —

Не откладывай свою работу на завтра. —

Я не могу следить за всеми проектами одновременно. —

Мы должны разобраться с этой проблемой как можно скорее. —

Exercise 4: Conversation Practice

Example Dialogue:

Alex:

Hey Sarah, how are you managing with all the tasks at work? Are you able to keep up with the deadlines?

Sarah:

Honestly, it’s been tough. I’m trying to stay on top of things, but it feels like there’s always something new to do. I still need to wrap up that report from last week.

Alex:

I hear you. I’ve been trying to keep track of my tasks, but I keep putting off some of them. I really need to get down to work this afternoon.

Sarah:

Yeah, I totally get it. I need to sort out some issues with my presentation, but it’s hard to focus sometimes. Maybe we should take a break and come back to it later.

Alex:

Agreed! We’ll catch up later. Maybe we can check in on the progress of the project at 3 PM. If we figure out the tasks, we can divide them more easily.

Sarah:

Sounds good to me. Let’s get to work!

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Matching

1 – g. keep up – To stay aware of or manage something

2 – g. stay on top of – To stay aware of or manage something

3 – l. wrap up – To conclude or finish something

4 – j. keep track of – To make sure you know all details

5 – h. catch up – To talk after a long time

6 – b. sort out – To handle or resolve something

7 – f. take a break – To rest for a short time

8 – a. put off – To delay or postpone something

9 – d. get down to – To start doing something with attention

10 – c. drag out – To continue something longer than necessary

11 – i. focus on – To pay attention to something specific

12 – e. check in – To talk and update on progress

13 – n. figure out – To calculate or solve a problem

14 – k. ask for – To ask for help or information

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

I really need to wrap up this email before the meeting starts.

You should focus on the task at hand and stop checking your phone.

It’s hard to keep track of all the work when the deadlines are so tight.

We should figure out the project details and divide the responsibilities.

I need to check in with my schedule and see what I can work on this afternoon.

I’ve been putting off this task for too long, but I really have to get down to it today.

Let’s catch up at the end of the day to see how much we’ve accomplished.

Exercise 3: Translation

I need to finish this report by the end of the day.

We can divide the work and check the progress.

Don’t put off your work until tomorrow.

I can’t keep track of all the projects at once.

We need to sort out this problem as soon as possible.

Dialogue:

Tom:

Hey Emma, are you ready for the trip? I think we need to sort out our flight details and check in online before we leave.

Emma:

Yeah, I’ve been meaning to do that. I just need to figure out what time we need to be at the airport. I don’t want to run into any problems with check-in or security.

Tom:

Good idea! We should set off early so we have plenty of time. I don’t want to be rushed at the airport. Also, don’t forget to pick up your passport from the drawer!

Emma:

Right! I always forget the little things. I’ll definitely double check everything before we go. We should also go over the travel itinerary again, just to make sure we don’t miss anything important.

Tom:

Sounds like a good plan. Once we arrive, we need to pick up the rental car and head over to the hotel. I’m looking forward to exploring the city.

Emma:

Me too! After we check in at the hotel, I think we should hit up some of the local restaurants. I’ve heard the food there is amazing.

Tom:

Definitely! We should also make sure to get around the city and see all the major attractions. I want to check out that museum we talked about.

Emma:

Yeah, and we should also take in the views from the top of that famous tower. I’ve heard it has an incredible panorama of the whole city!

Tom:

I’m excited! Let’s make the most of the trip. I just hope we don’t run out of time for everything we want to do!

Useful Phrases and Expressions

sort out – разбираться, урегулировать

check in – зарегистрироваться (в отеле или на рейс)

figure out – выяснить, разобраться

run into – столкнуться с (проблемой или человеком)

set off – отправляться в путь, начать путешествие

pick up – забрать (паспорт, багаж, машину)

double check – проверить дважды, убедиться

go over – повторить, пройтись по

head over – направиться куда-то

hit up – заглянуть, посетить (какое-то место)

get around – передвигаться, путешествовать по городу

check out – осмотреть, посетить (место или объект)

take in – наслаждаться (видом, пейзажем)

run out of – закончиться (о запасах, времени и т.д.)