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Feedback January-February Flashcards

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Maybe this photo was created by _ (искусственный интеллект).

A

Maybe this photo was created by AI.

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This flower _ (светится).

A

This flower glows.

/ɡləʊz/

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[make a sentence]
it + look like + this

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It looks like this.

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It was very _ (not expect >> adjective).

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It was very unexpected.

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In England, if someone _ you a compliment, it’s impolite to simply accept it.

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In England, if someone pays you a compliment, it’s impolite to simply accept it.

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We ran this text through a profiler and it was a bit _ (неочевидно): sometimes the words that I knew well were not that frequent, and vice versa.

A

We ran this text through a profiler and it was a bit counter-intuitive: sometimes the words that I knew well were not that frequent, and vice versa.

/ˌkaʊntər ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/

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In England, if someone pays you a compliment, it’s _ (= rude) to simply accept it.

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In England, if someone pays you a compliment, it’s impolite to simply accept it.

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скатерть

A

a tablecloth

/ˈteɪblklɒθ/

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What’s this?

A

a necklace

/ˈnekləs/

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[pronunciation]
In case you wondered how easyJet customer service works..

A

/ˈwʌndərd/

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I’m going to Ekaterinburg unless _ (если рейс не отменят) at the last minute.

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I’m going to Ekaterinburg unless the flight gets cancelled at the last minute.

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I’m going to visit my parents unless _ (если конечно я смогу найти билеты на ferry).

A

I’m going to visit my parents unless I fail to find a ferry ticket.

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[pronunciation]
It takes courage to sing in public.

A

BrE /ˈkʌrɪdʒ/
AmE /ˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

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[pronunciation]
..unless the event gets cancelled

A

/ɪˈvent/

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[pronunciation]
They’re faced with a difficult choice.

A

/feɪst/

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[pronunciation]
media

A

/ˈmiːdiə/

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Julia is going to China this April unless something / wrong / with the visa.

A

Julia is going to China this April unless something goes wrong with the visa.

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Masha is going to start learning one more language unless she _ swamped with new tasks.

A

Masha is going to start learning one more language unless she gets swamped with new tasks.

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I’m sorry I’m on mute, it can get _ (loud / loudly?) here.

A

I’m sorry I’m on mute, it can get loud here.

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I have already visited the swimming pool three times _ (на этой неделе).

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I have already visited the swimming pool three times this week.

no prepositions with this / last / next

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I’m planning to go _ vacation, but I haven’t bought the tickets yet.

A

I’m planning to go on vacation, but I haven’t bought the tickets yet.

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[add уже]

I’m planning to check our budget unless my husband has done that.

A

I’m planning to check our budget unless my husband has already done that.

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My friend is running his first _-marathon (полумарафон) next month.

A

My friend is running his first half-marathon next month.

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I’m travelling to Edinburgh _ _ next holiday.

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I’m travelling to Edinburgh for my next holiday.

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Present Simple? Present Continuous? will?

I _ (visit) my hairdresser next Saturday.

A

I’m visiting my hairdresser next Saturday.

an arrangement => present continuous to refer to the future

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I’ve heard about the new Master and Margarita film that’s getting rave reviews _ social media.

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I’ve heard about the new Master and Margarita film that’s getting rave reviews on social media.

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Strong coffee affects my sleep, so I’m reducing my c_ of it. (= потребление)

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Strong coffee affects my sleep, so I’m reducing my consumption of it.

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[add an article]
I’m visiting hospital in two weeks.

A

I’m visiting the hospital in two weeks.

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[add one word]
We are going to Dubai for next vacation.

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We are going to Dubai for our next vacation.

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Next year, I’m _ the course exam at HSE.

A

Next year, I’m taking the course exam at HSE.

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During this competition, you can’t use your car - you have to get around _ _ (пешком).

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During this competition, you can’t use your car - you have to get around on foot.

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Do you have any plans _ the May holidays?

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Do you have any plans for the May holidays?

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Alla is planning to babysit her grandson this week unless something _ wrong.

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Alla is planning to babysit her grandson this week unless something goes wrong.

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[preposition]
Maria is planning to go to Turkey _ May.

A

Maria is planning to go to Turkey in May.

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Maria is planning to visit Kazan _ _ March holidays and participate in the city quest.

= во время

A

Maria is planning to visit Kazan during the March holidays and participate in the city quest.

= во время

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Lena prefers / not / plan for the long-term future because there are too many unforeseen circumstances.

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Lena prefers not to plan for the long-term future because there are too many unforeseen circumstances.

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I’m going to Ekaterinburg unless the flight gets cancelled _ _ _ minute (= в последнюю минуту).

A

I’m going to Ekaterinburg unless the flight gets cancelled at the last minute.

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[add the necessary articles]

I’m having meeting today with girl who PMed me. We don’t know each other, but I like this kind of networking.

A

I’m having a meeting today with a girl who PMed me. We don’t know each other, but I like this kind of networking.

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[preposition]

My husband is flying _ America next month for a big conference.

A

My husband is flying to America next month for a big conference.

40
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I’m planning to pay _ all my debts in the near future.

= расплатиться

A

I’m planning to pay off all my debts in the near future.

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[add one word]

I am planning to visit gym three times per week this year.

A

I am planning to visit the gym three times per week this year.

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[add one word]
I’m not going to university; I plan to become blogger.

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I’m not going to university; I plan to become a blogger.

43
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I think I’m good _ organising things.

A

I think I’m good at organising things.

44
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I think you have remarkable _ (сила воли).

A

I think you have remarkable willpower.

45
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I believe that kindness is the most important _ (качество).

A

I believe that kindness is the most important character trait.

46
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If my son is concentrated on something, he doesn’t see or hear _ (ничего) - he’s completely focussed.

A

If my son is concentrated on something, he doesn’t see or hear anything - he’s completely focussed.

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[pronunciation]
I’m a bit overwhelmed.

A

/ˌəʊvəˈwelmd/

48
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I disagree with these _ (утверждения).

A

I disagree with these statements.

49
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In our culture, people expect you to do everything right - you’re not allowed to _ any mistakes.

A

In our culture, people expect you to do everything right - you’re not allowed to make any mistakes.

50
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If something seems very easy, I must _ (do) it right.

= должно быть, я делаю..

A

If something seems very easy, I must be doing it right.

51
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Do kids really learn faster than adults?

_ (когда как - depend).

A

It depends.

52
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[word formation]
If you want to be _ (SUCCESS), you have to practice hard.

A

If you want to be successful, you have to practice hard.

53
Q

[pronunciation]
How can I remember the spelling of ‘because’?

Use a mnemonic.

A

/nɪˈmɒnɪk/

54
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I never use these techniques.

A

/tekˈniːks/

55
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I need _ (чуть больше) time.

I need _ (намного больше) time.

A

I need a bit more time.

I need a lot more time.

56
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Next time, we’re gonna have _ (чуть меньше) time.

Next time, we’re gonna have _ (намного меньше) time.

A

Next time, we’re gonna have a bit less time.

Next time, we’re gonna have a lot less time.

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But if we sing _ (хором), it doesn’t matter how well each individual member of the group can sing, you know.

A

But if we sing in a chorus / together /ˈkɔːrəs/, it doesn’t matter how well each individual member of the group can sing, you know.

Or: I used to sing in a choir /ˈkwaɪə(r)/ - in a group / …

NOT ‘whore’

58
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Насколько я помню, they mentioned some kind of memorisation techniques.

A

As far as I remember, they mentioned some kind of memorisation techniques.

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[pronunciation]

Gosling’s talent for singing made him an ideal candidate for the role of Ken.

A

/aɪˈdiːəl/

60
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His talent for с_ing complex ideas (= передавать, выражать) through simple illustrations is exceptional.

A

His talent for conveying complex ideas through simple illustrations is exceptional.

/kənˈveɪ/

61
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[pronunciation]
Grigory Sokolov is a brilliant pianist.

A

/ˈpɪənɪst/

62
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[pronunciation]
Ask your partner 2-3 questions to allow them to use this structure.

A

/əˈlaʊ/

63
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[fix this]

If you miss the appointment, you might have to wait another year for another one.
All things you need to do on time in this country.

A

All things need to be done on time in this country.

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It depends on how _ time I have.

A

It depends on how much time I have.

65
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If I invest in a friend’s business venture, I have to understand that something _ (может произойти) and they _ (возможно не сможет отдать) pay me back.

A

If I invest in a friend’s business venture, I have to understand that something might happen and they might not be able to pay me back.

future => not can, modal (will / might /…) + be able to

66
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This depends on _ (сколько денег я могу подарить этому другу).

A

This depends on how much money I can gift to this friend.

67
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This depends on _ (is reading this book necessary? yes or no?)

A

This depends on whether reading this book is necessary.

68
Q

[pronunciation]
They might pay me back in 3 or 4 months.

A

/mʌnθs/

no vowel between θ and s

69
Q

Кто виноват и что делать?

A

Who is to blame and
what is to be done?

70
Q

Интересность уроков истории напрямую зависит от интересности личности учителя.

A

How interesting the lessons are depends on how interesting the teacher is.

71
Q

So, Нас тут только двое?
Нет, нас тут четверго.

A

So, there are only two of us?
No, there are four of us.

72
Q

You’re all such good students. I just can’t describe _ (насколько вы inspiring).

A

You’re all such good students. I just can’t describe how inspiring you are.

73
Q

[spelling]
Do you prefer tea or c_ (= кофе) in the morning?

A

coffee

74
Q

[add ‘definitely’ to the sentence in bold]

Do you think our team has a chance to win? It depends on whether the captain of the team will get well. And it depends on how ready they are.

A

And it definitely depends on how ready they are.

75
Q

How are you?
Good. I’ve only just _ back home from Istanbul yesterday.

A

Good. I’ve only just got back home from Istanbul yesterday.

76
Q

Are you good _ small talk?

A

Are you good at small talk?

77
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Are you good at small talk?

Oh, it depends on how many drinks I’ve _.

A

Are you good at small talk?

Oh, it depends on how many drinks I’ve had.

78
Q

My girlfriend wants to break up with me. Do you think _ (стоит) trying to change her mind?

A

My girlfriend wants to break up with me. Do you think it’s worth trying to change her mind?

79
Q

[pronunciation]
Have you seen the Picasso exhibition?

A

/ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/

80
Q

They were talking about memorisation techniques.

A

/tekˈniːks/

81
Q

If you don’t have the right genetic makeup, you can’t _ (достичь) success in sports.

A

If you don’t have the right genetic makeup, you can’t achieve success in sports.

82
Q

You need to have your _ (зрение) tested.

= have … tested = проверить зрение

A

You need to have your eyesight tested.

good/bad/poor eyesight

83
Q

[pronunciation]
This depends on your genes, doesn’t it?

A

/dʒiːnz/

84
Q

[stress]

These people don’t have to invest as much effort to achieve the same results.

A

/ˈefət/

85
Q

Some athletes just don’t have the right genes.

A

/ˈæθliːts/

86
Q

These people have more red blood cells, which gives them better _ (выносливость).

A

These people have more red blood cells, which gives them better stamina.

/ˈstæmɪnə/

87
Q

‘Becoming an athlete is a way to change your life’.

This is a verb which _ (превращается в) a noun.

A

This is a verb which turns into a noun.

88
Q

[pronunciation]
becoming an athlete

A

/bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

89
Q

Maybe I’m wrong, but Martha very c_ to me. (= не очень убедительна)

A

Maybe I’m wrong, but Martha isn’t very convincing to me.

90
Q

it - easy / understand
but difficult / speak fluently

A

It’s easy to understand everything, but difficult to speak fluently.

adj + to + verb

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