Feedback January-February Flashcards
1
Q
[add one word] She looks like school-girl who goes to college in England
A
She looks like a school-girl who goes to college in England
2
Q
[add one word] she has backpack and school -uniform
A
she has a backpack and school -uniform
3
Q
[add one word] She looks like creative person.
A
She looks like a creative person.
4
Q
[add one word] I’m woman and I’ll do what I want.
A
I’m a woman and I’ll do what I want.
5
Q
[add one word] Maybe this woman is something like rock star.
A
Maybe this woman is something like a rock star.
6
Q
Она пенсионерка.
A
She’s retired.
/rɪˈtaɪəd/
7
Q
She looks like a r_ (бунтарь).
A
She looks like a rebel (бунтарь).
/ˈrebl/
8
Q
She’s fighter.
A
She’s a fighter.
9
Q
He looks like a person who’s researching his poor e_ (зрение).
A
He looks like a person who’s researching his poor eyesight.
/ˈaɪsaɪt/
10
Q
[pronunciation] As for me, he looks like a modern Jesus.
A
/ˈdʒiːzəs/
11
Q
[pronunciation] He looks like a bit of a freak.
A
abitava
12
Q
He looks like a person after _ disaster. [какое-то]
A
He looks like a person after _ disaster. [какое-то]
a disaster or
some KIND of
NOT ‘some’ = несколько
13
Q
[fix the grammar issue]
He looks like pretty old man.
A
He looks like a pretty old man.
14
Q
She looks like a rebel.
add ‘немного’ бунтарь
A
She looks like a bit of a rebel.
15
Q
[pronunciation] get it fixed
A
kst
16
Q
What’s this?
A
a tap
/tæp/
17
Q
[what’s the meaning?]
repair vs do up?
A
repair = починить (normally, вещь)
do up a flat = сделать ремонт
18
Q
[what’s the difference in meaning?]
repair my tap
vs
get my tap repaired
A
repair = you do it yourself
get it repaired = someone else does it for you
19
Q
[add one word] He looks like a person who is graffiti artist.
A
He looks like a person who is a graffiti artist.
20
Q
[find and fix the grammar issue]
She looks like a woman from African tribe.
A
She looks like a woman from an African tribe.
21
Q
I have a lot of friends who are younger than _ (я).
A
I have a lot of friends who are younger than me.
22
Q
Who likes Madonna?
_ do. (я)
Who likes Madonna_
_ (я)
A
Who likes Madonna?
I do. (я)
Who likes Madonna_
Me (я)
23
Q
We used to be enemies with my brother. But after we turned fifty _ and _ became friends. (он и я)
A
We used to be enemies with my brother. But after we turned fifty he and I became friends. (он и я)
24
Q
I can’t say that my friends and I have a lot of _ (common).
A
I can’t say that my friends and I have a lot of things in common.
25
мы с мужем / мы с котом / мы с друзьями
went to spa on Saturday.
My husband and I (pronunciation: 'anI')
My cat and I
My friends and I
it's not polite to start with 'I'
26
I didn't expect this kind of **support \_** a stranger.
I didn't expect this kind of **support from** a stranger.
27
[pronunciation] What are you **th**inking about?
th = the tongue is **between** the teeth
28
'I always try to get on with people of different ages.'
'I do \_, but sometimes it's difficult.'
I always try to get on with people of different ages.
I do **too**, but sometimes it's difficult.
Or **same here**, but...
29
Talking with strangers... Yulia doesn't like it when \_ (it / happen).
Talking with strangers... Yulia doesn't like it when **it happens**.
30
If I have a problem with this, I \_ (not need) a therapist. I know about this and I'm OK with this.
If I have a problem with this, I **don't need** a therapist. I know about this and I'm OK with this.
31
[fix the mistake]
It's looks like an airport.
It **looks like** an airport.
32
He looks like a tiny Chinese genius = **a child p\_**
He looks like a tiny Chinese genius = a **child prodigy**.
/ˈprɒdədʒi/
33
Maybe he's **angry \_ his parents**, and that's why he's playing like this.
Maybe he's **angry with** his parents, and that's why he's playing like this.
34
[pronunciation] She was a **genius**.
/ˈdʒiːniəs/
35
[pronunciation] Her father **ruined** her mental health.
/ˈruːɪnd/
the stress is on the FIRST vowel
36
If you have a hobby like piano talent or a sport, it's a good way to **\_ \_ your anger**. (выпускать злость)
If you have a hobby like piano talent or a sport, it's a good way to **let out your anger**. (выпускать злость)
also: let out your frustration, let our your aggression,
37
It would be **a crime** for his parents **\_ \_** let him do this.
It would be a **crime** for his parents **not to** let him do this.
38
My friend has an extraordinary ability to come up with ideas, but he has no ability to **m\_ them h\_** (реализовывать их)
My friend has an extraordinary ability to come up with ideas, but he has no ability to **make them happen**. (реализовывать их)
or "make it a reality"
39
[pronunciation] extraordinary
/ɪkˈstrɔːdnri/
40
[pronunciation] **academic** ability
/ˌækəˈdemɪk/
41
I think people **u\_** musical ability. (= недооценивают)
I think people **underestimate** musical ability.
/ˌʌndərˈestɪmeɪt/
42
[pronunciation] exam
/ɪɡˈzæm/
43
I want you to **d\_ j\_ \_** your talent. [= реализовать свой талантъ
I want you to **do justice to** your talent. [= реализовать свой талант]
44
Natalia’s mother has a lot of different abilities **\_ from** mathematical **to** musical, she is an outstanding person.
Natalia’s mother has a lot of different abilities **ranging from** mathematical **to** musical, she is an outstanding person.
/ˈr**eɪ**ndʒɪŋ/
45
It would be a * not to use that.
what nouns can we use?
It would be a **crime** not to use that.
a mistake
a shame
a waste
46
She didn't \_ (не закончила университет).
or: She \_ \_ \_ university.
She didn't **graduate**. /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/
or: didn't **graduate from** university.
Or: she **dropped out from** university.
47
[fix the mistake] He dead at a young age.
He **died** at a young age.
'dead' is an adjective, 'died' is a verb
48
[pronunciation] She didn't **graduate**.
/ˈɡrædʒueɪt/
The stress is on the FIRST syllable.
49
Everybody \_ thinking about them.
Every**body** **is** thinking about them.
50
She thinks that it's OK to **fall in love \_ first sight**.
She thinks that it's OK to **fall in love at first sight**.
51
She is thinking about **how beautiful is she**.
She is thinking about **how beautiful she is**.
52
[pronunciation] Science fiction isn't my favourite **genre**.
/ˈʒɑːnrə/
53
The film \_ (режиссер) has strange ideas
the film director
54
'I want to earn more money but I don't want to work more'.
'Everybody \_!'
'I want to earn more money but I don't want to work more'.
'Everybody does!'
55
My kitten is too lonely.
Why don’t we buy another one? + You know, he \_ have a partner for games.
My kitten is too lonely.
Why don’t we buy another one? + You know, he **would have** a partner for games.
56
Why don't you use Brainscape more?
I'm not sure it \_ (поможет).
Why don't you use Brainscape more?
I'm not sure it **would help**.
57
[find and fix the issue]
In this case, I would have 2 dogs instead of one. **It takes more time.**
[find and fix the issue]
In this case, I would have 2 dogs instead of one. **It would take more time.**
58
[find and fix the issue]
I'm just worried this would cost a lot.
**Yeah, that is a problem.**
I'm just worried this would cost a lot.
**Yeah, that WOULD a problem.**
59
I'm not sure I'd be good \_ trading.
**I'm not sure I'd be good at** trading.
60
How to **p\_ (убедить)** husband to give his money to me? ;)
How to **persuade (убедить)** husband to give his money to me? ;)
61
I've lost my old English notebook. It's **s\_ \_** pity.
I've lost my old English notebook. It's **such a** pity.
**NB** such a + noun; so + adjective
62
It's **\_ amazing idea** and for sure it could work, but...
It's **an amazing idea** and for sure it could work, but...
63
I was talented at \_ (ролики) and badminton at a young age.
I was talented at **rollerblading** and badminton at a young age.
**NB** The stress is on the **first** syllable.
64
[pronunciation] climbing
[pronunciation] clim[b]ing
65
[pronunciation] badminton
BADminton
66
виолончель
a cello
/ˈtʃeləʊ/
67
[pronunciation] This is so **sexist**.
/ˈseksɪst/
68
My brother-in-law was absolutely crazy \_ computers at a young age.
My brother-in-law was absolutely **crazy about** computers at a young age.
69
наверно, произошло недоразумение
\_ a mix-up.
**There must've been** a mix-up.
70
Наверно, я что-то напутала
I must've m\_ something \_.
Наверно, я что-то напутала
I must've **mixed** something **up**.
71
[be or have been?]
The boss must \_ a sexist.
[be or have been?]
The boss must be a SExist.
72
The dog must've done something n\_ [= bad behavior]
The dog must've done something **naughty** [= bad behavior]
/ˈnɔːti/
73
I **have** to read lots of books on psychotherapy.
Oh, that **must \_** very exhausting for you.
I **had to** read lots of books on psychotherapy.
Oh, that **must \_** very exhausting for you.
I **have** to read lots of books on psychotherapy.
Oh, that **must be** very exhausting for you.
I **had to** read lots of books on psychotherapy.
Oh, that **must have been** very exhausting for you.
74
[pronunciation] delicate (хрупкая) and considerate (деликатная)
[pronunciation] delicate and considerate
/ˈdelɪkət/, /kənˈsɪdərət/
not 'keit'!!
75
[What is the difference in meaning?]
delicate /ˈdelɪkət/
considerate /kənˈsɪdərət/
[What is the difference in meaning?]
delicate /ˈdelɪkət/ = хрупкая
considerate = деликатная, думает о других
76
[pronunciation] I think women are more considerate because of their biology.
Why w\_ you e\_ think that????? (= как тебе это вообще в голову пришло??)
[pronunciation] I think women are more considerate because of their biology.
**Why would you even think that???**
77
[pronunciation] society
/səˈsaɪəti/
78
School years \_ more tough for me than university years.
School years **were** more tough for me than university years.
79
[add one word]
It's pointless for me think what other people think about me.
It's **pointless** for me **to** think what other people think about me.
it's pointless to ...
80
When I thought about my adult years, I didn't p\_ myself having a lot of kids.
When I thought about my adult years, I **didn't picture myself** having a lot of kids.
81
I think it was a \_ of money.
I think **it was a waste** of money.
82
She didn't \_ (не прошла испытательный срок).
She didn't **pass** the **probation period**.
83
I really hope to get a good offer in the near future.
'\_' (= пусть всё получится)
or: I'll \_ my \_ \_ for you.
Fingers crossed!
or: I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.
84
At one point I decided that \_ (с меня хватит).
At one point I decided that **I'd had enough**.
85
I was \_ (в декрете).
I was **on maternity leave**.
86
I really hope to get a good offer in the near future.
I hope it **w\_ o\_** for you! (= надеюсь, что всё **получится**)
I really hope to get a good offer in the near future.
I hope it **works out** for you!
87
I hope **things w\_ o\_** for you. (= надеюсь, у тебя всё будет хорошо, всё наладится)
I hope **things work out** for you. (= надеюсь, у тебя всё будет хорошо, всё наладится)
Another example: Don't worry. Everything will work out.
88
I wasn't expecting \_ (что релокация будет настолько сложной).
I wasn't expecting relocating **to** be **this** difficult.
89
[pronunciation] This looks so **weird**.
/wɪrd/
90
What's the difference in meaning?
After the snake escaped..
- they **finished** the shooting?
- they **stopped** the shooting?
What's the difference in meaning?
After the snake escaped..
- they **finished** the shooting? = доделали
- they **stopped** the shooting? = остановили
91
When this happened, the owner of the car \_ (позвонил) insurance company.
When this happened, the owner of the car **called** insurance company.
(no 'to')
92
After he saw this, the owner of the car tried to **\_ (выяснить)** how this had happened.
After he saw this, the owner of the car tried to **found out** how this had happened.
93
I've been in a situation like this. A dog \_ (укусила) me. I \_ (just - pass by).
I've been in a situation like this. A dog **bit** me. I **was just passing by**.
94
When he got attacked by this dangerous animal, he \_ (run) away.
When he got attacked by this dangerous animal, he **ran** away.
95
This happened because he \_ (съел сосиску собаки).
This happened because he **had eaten the dog's sausage**.
96
He \_ his wife (развёлся с женой) when he saw this.
He **divorced** his wife (развёлся с женой) when he saw this.
(no 'with')
97
I think he \_ (достал машину из) the dump.
I think he **got his car out of** the dump.
98
Why \_ (it was difficult) to get your foreign passport?
Why **was it difficult** to get your foreign passport?
99
It was difficult because it was Soviet Union back then. You **\_ (should \>\> past)** get there very early and wait in a huge queue.
It was difficult because it was Soviet Union back then. You **had to** (should \>\> past) get there very early and wait in a huge queue.
100
When I started working, I thought it would be \_ (легче).
When I started working, I thought it would be **easier**.
101
When I \_ (поступила в) university, I wasn't expecting to feel so stupid.
When I **entered** university, I wasn't expecting to feel so stupid.
(no 'to')
102
My university studies were \_ (полная потеря времени).
My university studies were **a waste of time**.
(a **complete** waste of time)
103
My university studies **weren't as exciting as I \_ (expect)**.
My university studies **weren't as exciting as I was expecting**.
(or 'as I had expected')
104
In order to leave that company, I **\_ (should \>\> past)** come up with some kind of excuse.
In order to leave that company, I **had to** come up with some kind of excuse.
105
[pronunciation] I **finished** one project..
**sht**
106
I thought I \_ (like) school, but it was a mistake.
I thought I **liked** school, but it was a mistake.
107
How deep \_ (ты была) when you blacked out?
How deep **were you** when you blacked out?
108
When I was a kid, I didn't want to get home as soon as possible. I \_ (prefer) to spend time outside.
When I was a kid, I didn't want to get home as soon as possible. I **preferred** to spend time outside.
109
I thought \_ (что это пустая трата времени).
I thought **it was a waste** of time.
110
[pronunciation] pretty good
/ˈprɪti/
111
I was a s\_ \_ student when I was at school. (отличница)
I was **a straight A student** when I was at school. (отличница)
112
My mother (decided / not) enroll me in this class.
My mother **decided not to** enroll me in this class.
113
I changed school when I was in year five, and after that I \_ (can not) speak English.
I changed school when I was in year five, and after that I **couldn't** speak English.
114
I \_ (потеряла сознание).
I passed out.
I fainted.
115
I would be \_ (расстроена) that I missed the chance to ask Neil Armstrong questions.
I would be **upset** that I missed the chance to ask Neil Armstrong questions.
116
[about the conversation between Neil Armstrong and Dick Bass]
Maybe Neil Armstrong thought that Dick Bass would be embarrassed if he somehow understood that **he \_ (talk)** to Neil Armstrong.
[about the conversation between Neil Armstrong and Dick Bass]
Maybe Neil Armstrong thought that Dick Bass would be embarrassed if he somehow understood that **he was talking** to Neil Armstrong.
117
**\_ you agree**?
**Do** you agree?
'agree' is a verb
118
[about the conversation between Neil Armstrong and Dick Bass]
I think **he \_ relieved** that **he \_ (что ему не пришлось)** talk about himself.
[about the conversation between Neil Armstrong and Dick Bass]
I think he **was** relieved that he **didn't have to** talk about himself.
119
[about the conversation between Neil Armstrong and Dick Bass]
I don't think **he \_ (sit and think)** that that guy was a loser.
[about the conversation between Neil Armstrong and Dick Bass]
I don't think he **was sitting and thinking** that that guy was a loser.
120
I immediately tried to buy \_ (такой же) balloon.
I immediately tried to buy **a similar** balloon.
(not the same = тот же самый)
121
When I was a kid, my sister and I \_ (fight) a lot for Tetris.
When I was a kid, my sister and I **were fighting** a lot for Tetris.
or 'fought' /fɔːt/
122
One day, my mum took this Tetris and \_ (сделала вид, что выкинула) it out of the window.
One day, my mum took this Tetris and **pretended to throw** it out of the window.
123
I would be upset that I \_ (упустила) the chance to ask Neil Armstrong questions.
I would be upset that I **missed** the chance to ask Neil Armstrong questions.
124
[pronunciation] Graham (a name)
/ˈɡreɪəm/
125
[what are the forms of this verb?]
throw (бросить, выкинуть)
Don't **throw** it out. /θrəʊ/
I **threw** it out yesterday. /θruː/
I've already **thrown** it out. /θrəʊn/
126
We decided \_ (решили не ходить).
We **decided not to** go.
