Question

Fill in the appropriate words. There are twice as many words here than you need.
fusser
bookworm
coward
roommate
newcomer
chatterbox
bore
performer
stuntman
tomboy
character
knight
1 Please don’t tell my sister that I’ve failed the exam. She is a (7) … , she’ll make it look like the end of the universe.
2 I don’t think it’s a good idea to invite Bob to our party. He is a (8) … he either says nothing or tells his stale jokes to everyone.
3 I was a real (9) … when I was    a child.    I read everything I could find —    from old comics to encyclopedias from my dad’s library.
4 If you want to be my (10) … ,    we need to set    a few rules. Rule No. l says: don’t leave dirty dishes behind after your meal.
5 Look, can we not invite your sister? She is a real (11) … she always does all the talking and nobody else can say a word.
6 Cathy enjoys sports more than drawing or music classes. She’s always been a bit of a (12) …

Answer 1

7 – coward (трусиха)
8 – bore (зануда)
9 – bookworm (книжный червь)
10 – roommate (соседка по комнате)
11 – chatterbox (болтушка)
12 – tomboy (девочка-сорванец)