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Feedback January-February Flashcards

1
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[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

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[add one word] she has backpack and school -uniform

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she has a backpack and school -uniform

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[add one word] She looks like creative person.

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She looks like a creative person.

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[add one word] I’m woman and I’ll do what I want.

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I’m a woman and I’ll do what I want.

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[add one word] Maybe this woman is something like rock star.

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Maybe this woman is something like a rock star.

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Она пенсионерка.

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She’s retired.

/rɪˈtaɪəd/

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She looks like a r_ (бунтарь).

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She looks like a rebel (бунтарь).

/ˈrebl/

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She’s fighter.

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She’s a fighter.

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He looks like a person who’s researching his poor e_ (зрение).

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He looks like a person who’s researching his poor eyesight.

/ˈaɪsaɪt/

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[pronunciation] As for me, he looks like a modern Jesus.

A

/ˈdʒiːzəs/

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[pronunciation] He looks like a bit of a freak.

A

abitava

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He looks like a person after _ disaster. [какое-то]

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He looks like a person after _ disaster. [какое-то]

a disaster or
some KIND of

NOT ‘some’ = несколько

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[fix the grammar issue]
He looks like pretty old man.

A

He looks like a pretty old man.

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She looks like a rebel.

add ‘немного’ бунтарь

A

She looks like a bit of a rebel.

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[pronunciation] get it fixed

A

kst

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16
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What’s this?

A

a tap
/tæp/

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17
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[what’s the meaning?]
repair vs do up?

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repair = починить (normally, вещь)
do up a flat = сделать ремонт

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18
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[what’s the difference in meaning?]
repair my tap
vs
get my tap repaired

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repair = you do it yourself
get it repaired = someone else does it for you

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[add one word] He looks like a person who is graffiti artist.

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He looks like a person who is a graffiti artist.

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[find and fix the grammar issue]

She looks like a woman from African tribe.

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She looks like a woman from an African tribe.

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21
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I have a lot of friends who are younger than _ (я).

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I have a lot of friends who are younger than me.

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22
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Who likes Madonna?
_ do. (я)

Who likes Madonna_
_ (я)

A

Who likes Madonna?
I do. (я)

Who likes Madonna_
Me (я)

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23
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We used to be enemies with my brother. But after we turned fifty _ and _ became friends. (он и я)

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We used to be enemies with my brother. But after we turned fifty he and I became friends. (он и я)

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24
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I can’t say that my friends and I have a lot of _ (common).

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I can’t say that my friends and I have a lot of things in common.

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25
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мы с мужем / мы с котом / мы с друзьями

went to spa on Saturday.

A

My husband and I (pronunciation: ‘anI’)
My cat and I
My friends and I

it’s not polite to start with ‘I’

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I didn’t expect this kind of support _ a stranger.

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I didn’t expect this kind of support from a stranger.

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27
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[pronunciation] What are you thinking about?

A

th = the tongue is between the teeth

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‘I always try to get on with people of different ages.’
‘I do _, but sometimes it’s difficult.’

A

I always try to get on with people of different ages.
I do too, but sometimes it’s difficult.

Or same here, but…

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29
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Talking with strangers… Yulia doesn’t like it when _ (it / happen).

A

Talking with strangers… Yulia doesn’t like it when it happens.

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30
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If I have a problem with this, I _ (not need) a therapist. I know about this and I’m OK with this.

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If I have a problem with this, I don’t need a therapist. I know about this and I’m OK with this.

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31
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[fix the mistake]

It’s looks like an airport.

A

It looks like an airport.

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32
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He looks like a tiny Chinese genius = a child p_

A

He looks like a tiny Chinese genius = a child prodigy.

/ˈprɒdədʒi/

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33
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Maybe he’s angry _ his parents, and that’s why he’s playing like this.

A

Maybe he’s angry with his parents, and that’s why he’s playing like this.

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34
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[pronunciation] She was a genius.

A

/ˈdʒiːniəs/

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35
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[pronunciation] Her father ruined her mental health.

A

/ˈruːɪnd/

the stress is on the FIRST vowel

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36
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If you have a hobby like piano talent or a sport, it’s a good way to _ _ your anger. (выпускать злость)

A

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,

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37
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It would be a crime for his parents _ _ let him do this.

A

It would be a crime for his parents not to let him do this.

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38
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My friend has an extraordinary ability to come up with ideas, but he has no ability to m_ them h_ (реализовывать их)

A

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”

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39
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[pronunciation] extraordinary

A

/ɪkˈstrɔːdnri/

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40
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[pronunciation] academic ability

A

/ˌækəˈdemɪk/

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41
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I think people u_ musical ability. (= недооценивают)

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I think people underestimate musical ability.

/ˌʌndərˈestɪmeɪt/

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42
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[pronunciation] exam

A

/ɪɡˈzæm/

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43
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I want you to d_ j_ _ your talent. [= реализовать свой талантъ

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I want you to do justice to your talent. [= реализовать свой талант]

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44
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Natalia’s mother has a lot of different abilities _ from mathematical to musical, she is an outstanding person.

A

Natalia’s mother has a lot of different abilities ranging from mathematical to musical, she is an outstanding person.

/ˈreɪndʒɪŋ/

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45
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It would be a * not to use that.

what nouns can we use?

A

It would be a crime not to use that.
a mistake
a shame
a waste

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46
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She didn’t _ (не закончила университет).

or: She _ _ _ university.

A

She didn’t graduate. /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/

or: didn’t graduate from university.

Or: she dropped out from university.

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47
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[fix the mistake] He dead at a young age.

A

He died at a young age.

‘dead’ is an adjective, ‘died’ is a verb

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48
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[pronunciation] She didn’t graduate.

A

/ˈɡrædʒueɪt/

The stress is on the FIRST syllable.

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49
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Everybody _ thinking about them.

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Everybody is thinking about them.

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50
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She thinks that it’s OK to fall in love _ first sight.

A

She thinks that it’s OK to fall in love at first sight.

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51
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She is thinking about how beautiful is she.

A

She is thinking about how beautiful she is.

52
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[pronunciation] Science fiction isn’t my favourite genre.

A

/ˈʒɑːnrə/

53
Q

The film _ (режиссер) has strange ideas

A

the film director

54
Q

‘I want to earn more money but I don’t want to work more’.
‘Everybody _!’

A

‘I want to earn more money but I don’t want to work more’.
‘Everybody does!’

55
Q

My kitten is too lonely.

Why don’t we buy another one? + You know, he _ have a partner for games.

A

My kitten is too lonely.

Why don’t we buy another one? + You know, he would have a partner for games.

56
Q

Why don’t you use Brainscape more?

I’m not sure it _ (поможет).

A

Why don’t you use Brainscape more?

I’m not sure it would help.

57
Q

[find and fix the issue]
In this case, I would have 2 dogs instead of one. It takes more time.

A

[find and fix the issue]
In this case, I would have 2 dogs instead of one. It would take more time.

58
Q

[find and fix the issue]

I’m just worried this would cost a lot.
Yeah, that is a problem.

A

I’m just worried this would cost a lot.
Yeah, that WOULD a problem.

59
Q

I’m not sure I’d be good _ trading.

A

I’m not sure I’d be good at trading.

60
Q

How to p_ (убедить) husband to give his money to me? ;)

A

How to persuade (убедить) husband to give his money to me? ;)

61
Q

I’ve lost my old English notebook. It’s s_ _ pity.

A

I’ve lost my old English notebook. It’s such a pity.

NB such a + noun; so + adjective

62
Q

It’s _ amazing idea and for sure it could work, but…

A

It’s an amazing idea and for sure it could work, but…

63
Q

I was talented at _ (ролики) and badminton at a young age.

A

I was talented at rollerblading and badminton at a young age.

NB The stress is on the first syllable.

64
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[pronunciation] climbing

A

[pronunciation] clim[b]ing

65
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[pronunciation] badminton

A

BADminton

66
Q

виолончель

A

a cello
/ˈtʃeləʊ/

67
Q

[pronunciation] This is so sexist.

A

/ˈseksɪst/

68
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My brother-in-law was absolutely crazy _ computers at a young age.

A

My brother-in-law was absolutely crazy about computers at a young age.

69
Q

наверно, произошло недоразумение
_ a mix-up.

A

There must’ve been a mix-up.

70
Q

Наверно, я что-то напутала
I must’ve m_ something _.

A

Наверно, я что-то напутала
I must’ve mixed something up.

71
Q

[be or have been?]
The boss must _ a sexist.

A

[be or have been?]
The boss must be a SExist.

72
Q

The dog must’ve done something n_ [= bad behavior]

A

The dog must’ve done something naughty [= bad behavior]

/ˈnɔːti/

73
Q

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.

A

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
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[pronunciation] delicate (хрупкая) and considerate (деликатная)

A

[pronunciation] delicate and considerate
/ˈdelɪkət/, /kənˈsɪdərət/

not ‘keit’!!

75
Q

[What is the difference in meaning?]
delicate /ˈdelɪkət/
considerate /kənˈsɪdərət/

A

[What is the difference in meaning?]
delicate /ˈdelɪkət/ = хрупкая
considerate = деликатная, думает о других

76
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[pronunciation] I think women are more considerate because of their biology.
Why w_ you e_ think that????? (= как тебе это вообще в голову пришло??)

A

[pronunciation] I think women are more considerate because of their biology.
Why would you even think that???

77
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[pronunciation] society

A

/səˈsaɪəti/

78
Q

School years _ more tough for me than university years.

A

School years were more tough for me than university years.

79
Q

[add one word]

It’s pointless for me think what other people think about me.

A

It’s pointless for me to think what other people think about me.

it’s pointless to …

80
Q

When I thought about my adult years, I didn’t p_ myself having a lot of kids.

A

When I thought about my adult years, I didn’t picture myself having a lot of kids.

81
Q

I think it was a _ of money.

A

I think it was a waste of money.

82
Q

She didn’t _ (не прошла испытательный срок).

A

She didn’t pass the probation period.

83
Q

I really hope to get a good offer in the near future.
‘_’ (= пусть всё получится)

or: I’ll _ my _ _ for you.

A

Fingers crossed!
or: I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you.

84
Q

At one point I decided that _ (с меня хватит).

A

At one point I decided that I’d had enough.

85
Q

I was _ (в декрете).

A

I was on maternity leave.

86
Q

I really hope to get a good offer in the near future.
I hope it w_ o_ for you! (= надеюсь, что всё получится)

A

I really hope to get a good offer in the near future.
I hope it works out for you!

87
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I hope things w_ o_ for you. (= надеюсь, у тебя всё будет хорошо, всё наладится)

A

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
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I wasn’t expecting _ (что релокация будет настолько сложной).

A

I wasn’t expecting relocating to be this difficult.

89
Q

[pronunciation] This looks so weird.

A

/wɪrd/

90
Q

What’s the difference in meaning?

After the snake escaped..
- they finished the shooting?
- they stopped the shooting?

A

What’s the difference in meaning?

After the snake escaped..
- they finished the shooting? = доделали
- they stopped the shooting? = остановили

91
Q

When this happened, the owner of the car _ (позвонил) insurance company.

A

When this happened, the owner of the car called insurance company.

(no ‘to’)

92
Q

After he saw this, the owner of the car tried to _ (выяснить) how this had happened.

A

After he saw this, the owner of the car tried to found out how this had happened.

93
Q

I’ve been in a situation like this. A dog _ (укусила) me. I _ (just - pass by).

A

I’ve been in a situation like this. A dog bit me. I was just passing by.

94
Q

When he got attacked by this dangerous animal, he _ (run) away.

A

When he got attacked by this dangerous animal, he ran away.

95
Q

This happened because he _ (съел сосиску собаки).

A

This happened because he had eaten the dog’s sausage.

96
Q

He _ his wife (развёлся с женой) when he saw this.

A

He divorced his wife (развёлся с женой) when he saw this.

(no ‘with’)

97
Q

I think he _ (достал машину из) the dump.

A

I think he got his car out of the dump.

98
Q

Why _ (it was difficult) to get your foreign passport?

A

Why was it difficult to get your foreign passport?

99
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It was difficult because it was Soviet Union back then. You _ (should >> past) get there very early and wait in a huge queue.

A

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
Q

When I started working, I thought it would be _ (легче).

A

When I started working, I thought it would be easier.

101
Q

When I _ (поступила в) university, I wasn’t expecting to feel so stupid.

A

When I entered university, I wasn’t expecting to feel so stupid.

(no ‘to’)

102
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My university studies were _ (полная потеря времени).

A

My university studies were a waste of time.

(a complete waste of time)

103
Q

My university studies weren’t as exciting as I _ (expect).

A

My university studies weren’t as exciting as I was expecting.

(or ‘as I had expected’)

104
Q

In order to leave that company, I _ (should >> past) come up with some kind of excuse.

A

In order to leave that company, I had to come up with some kind of excuse.

105
Q

[pronunciation] I finished one project..

A

sht

106
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I thought I _ (like) school, but it was a mistake.

A

I thought I liked school, but it was a mistake.

107
Q

How deep _ (ты была) when you blacked out?

A

How deep were you when you blacked out?

108
Q

When I was a kid, I didn’t want to get home as soon as possible. I _ (prefer) to spend time outside.

A

When I was a kid, I didn’t want to get home as soon as possible. I preferred to spend time outside.

109
Q

I thought _ (что это пустая трата времени).

A

I thought it was a waste of time.

110
Q

[pronunciation] pretty good

A

/ˈprɪti/

111
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I was a s_ _ student when I was at school. (отличница)

A

I was a straight A student when I was at school. (отличница)

112
Q

My mother (decided / not) enroll me in this class.

A

My mother decided not to enroll me in this class.

113
Q

I changed school when I was in year five, and after that I _ (can not) speak English.

A

I changed school when I was in year five, and after that I couldn’t speak English.

114
Q

I _ (потеряла сознание).

A

I passed out.

I fainted.

115
Q

I would be _ (расстроена) that I missed the chance to ask Neil Armstrong questions.

A

I would be upset that I missed the chance to ask Neil Armstrong questions.

116
Q

[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.

A

[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
Q

_ you agree?

A

Do you agree?

‘agree’ is a verb

118
Q

[about the conversation between Neil Armstrong and Dick Bass]

I think he _ relieved that he _ (что ему не пришлось) talk about himself.

A

[about the conversation between Neil Armstrong and Dick Bass]

I think he was relieved that he didn’t have to talk about himself.

119
Q

[about the conversation between Neil Armstrong and Dick Bass]

I don’t think he _ (sit and think) that that guy was a loser.

A

[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
Q

I immediately tried to buy _ (такой же) balloon.

A

I immediately tried to buy a similar balloon.

(not the same = тот же самый)

121
Q

When I was a kid, my sister and I _ (fight) a lot for Tetris.

A

When I was a kid, my sister and I were fighting a lot for Tetris.

or ‘fought’ /fɔːt/

122
Q

One day, my mum took this Tetris and _ (сделала вид, что выкинула) it out of the window.

A

One day, my mum took this Tetris and pretended to throw it out of the window.

123
Q

I would be upset that I _ (упустила) the chance to ask Neil Armstrong questions.

A

I would be upset that I missed the chance to ask Neil Armstrong questions.

124
Q

[pronunciation] Graham (a name)

A

/ˈɡreɪəm/

125
Q

[what are the forms of this verb?]

throw (бросить, выкинуть)

A

Don’t throw it out. /θrəʊ/
I threw it out yesterday. /θruː/
I’ve already thrown it out. /θrəʊn/

126
Q

We decided _ (решили не ходить).

A

We decided not to go.

Zz_Viewpoint 1.2 [Wed, Fri] (12 decks)

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