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Feedback January-February Flashcards

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I was watching the video of this fire and it was completely m_ (завораживающий).

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I was watching the video of this fire and it was completely mesmerizing. (завораживающий).

/ˈmezməraɪzɪŋ/

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He has a very _ smile.

неискренний

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He has a very insincere smile.

/ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪr/

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He pays a lot of attention to d_.

plural? uncountable?

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He pays a lot of attention to detail.

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I hate it when she starts going off _ a tangent during the meeting.

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I hate it when she starts going off on a tangent during the meeting.

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It depends on _ (в какой мере) the person is self-centred.

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It depends on the extent to which the person is self-centred.

It depends on just how self-centered the person is.

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[pronunciation]
oxytocin

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/ˌɒk.sɪˈtəʊ.sɪn/

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[pronunciation]
melatonin

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/mel.əˈtəʊ.nɪn/

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[pronunciation]
sour cream

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/ˈsaʊər/

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I’m trying to _ _ some weight.

the opposite of ‘lose’

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I’m trying to put on some weight.

= gain

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I believe music can only help if you’re doing _ (монотонные) tasks.

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I believe music can only help if you’re doing monotonous tasks.

BrE /məˈnɒtənəs/
AmE /məˈnɑːtənəs/

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If it gets too busy, I retreat to my _ (кабинет).

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If it gets too busy, I retreat to my office.

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[pronunciation]

Mr. Thompson, a vegan for years, was seen eating a cheeseburger at the local diner.

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/ˈviːɡən/

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Mr. Thompson, a vegan /ˈviːɡən/ for years, was seen eating a cheeseburger at the local diner.

He seems to have given _ to temptation

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He seems to have given in to temptation.

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I’m OK with people being vegan, I just don’t like anyone _ pressure on me to do that too.

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I’m OK with people being vegan, I just don’t like anyone putting pressure on me to do that too.

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It seems like she didn’t expect any visitors.

Reformulate: with ‘she / seem’

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She doesn’t seem to have expected any visitors.

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[pronunciation]
And what’s the correct answer?

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/kəˈrekt/

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I can’t really share the screen because I _ (я с айфона) today.

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I can’t really share the screen because I’m on my iPhone today.

NOT ‘from’

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My colleagues told me she was going to leave the company. She was like, ‘I’ve just _ (написала заявление).

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My colleagues told me she was going to leave the company. She was like, ‘I’ve just handed in my notice.’

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My boss _ (у него привычка) + redirect this kind of stuff to me.

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My boss has a habit of redirecting this kind of stuff to me.

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Looks like the manager is giving a bonus to everyone in the department.

That’s a good _ to improve everyone’s motivation, isn’it?

= хороший способ

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That’s a good way to improve everyone’s motivation, isn’it?

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They’ve spent a fortune _ that, haven’t they?

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They’ve spent a fortune on that, haven’t they?

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The city center is already decorated for the holidays.

They’ve done it _ in advance, haven’t they?

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They’ve done it well in advance, haven’t they?

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We can’t wait _ (celebrate) the end of the course, can we?

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We can’t wait to celebrate the end of the course, can we?

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We live near the _ (залив).

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We live near the bay.

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**I never thought - I feel good about living without snow**, but in fact I'm ernjoying it.
I never thought I**'d** feel good about living without snow, but in fact I'm ernjoying it.
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[idiom] **no use / milk** = There's no point in worryting over past events which cannot be changed.
It's no use crying over spilled milk.
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You need a **\_ diet**. = диета без перекосов
You need a **balanced diet**.
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Eggs were supposed to be bad for your **\_ (холестерин)**.
Eggs were supposed to be bad for your **cholesterol**. /kəˈlestərɔːl/
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[collocation + word formation] The new 'Master and Margarita' film **\_ \_ (CONTROVERSIAL)** online.
The new 'Master and Margarita' film **sparked controversy** online. BrE /ˈkɒntrəvɜːsi/ AmE /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
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In my industry, we often have to share \_ (насколько мы готовы к следующему дедлайну).
In my industry, we often have to share **how prepared we are for the next deadline**. how adj +
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When I moved here, I **considered / get** an accountant's licence.
When I moved here, I **considered getting** an accountant's licence.
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**[reformulate]** Is it important that you participate in this meeting? It depends on...
Depends on **how important** your participation in this meeting **is**. Depends on **how important it is** that I participate in this meeting.
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This article sounds like **\_ news** to me. = жёлтая пресса
This article sounds like **tabloid news** to me. /ˈtæblɔɪd/
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Do you normally find it easy to adapt to changes? This depends on how many aspects of my life these **changes a\_**. (= затрагивают)
This depends on how many aspects of my life these **changes affect**.
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Reformulate: Are you a motivated person? Keep both 'motivated' and 'person' **This depends on how ..**
This depends on **how motivated** a person you are. Alternative: This depends on how motivated you are.
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How fast are people promoted in your organisation? a dedicated worker? **Formulate with 'this depends on..'**
This depends on **how dedicated** a worker you are.
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How fast can your team address a challenge? зависит от того, насколько это большой challenge
This depends on **how big a challenge** this is. how big the challenge is
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I got my dad's order from an Ozon \_ (пункт выдачи).
I got my dad's order from an Ozon **pickup point**.
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Sevkabel port is a new art \_ (пространство) in St. Pete.
Sevkabel Port is a new **art space** in St. Pete.
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[pronunication] My mom and dad, who are about 80 years old, were actually **sliding** and having fun.
/slaɪd/
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[pronunciation] There are lots of **cafes** there
/ˈkæfeɪ/ /kæˈfeɪ/
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He usually goes to bed \_ (поздно).
He usually goes to bed **late**.
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Adverbs: late vs lately? В последнее время, я поздно ложусь спать.
lately = recently **Lately**, I've been going to bed **late**.
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I'd booked **\_ (эконом)** but they upgraded me to Business Class.
I'd booked **Economy** but they upgraded me to Business Class.
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[add one word] Maybe it depends, I would say, the season.
Maybe it **depends**, I would say, **on** the season.
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I need to **уложить детей**.
I need to **put my kids to bed**.
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I sometimes find it difficult to \_ (уснуть).
I sometimes find it difficult **to fall asleep**.
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I just like \_ (вкус кофе).
I just like **the taste of coffee**.
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On a typical day, I'll **\_ (ложусь спать)** at around midnight.
On a typical day, I'll **go to bed** at around midnight.
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[articles] You're very supportive teammate.
You're **a** very supportive **teammate**.
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Women with salad are supposed to look happy and **satisfied \_ their life**.
Women with salad are supposed to look happy and **satisfied with their life**.
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[word formation] I know that people spend a lot of money because they're afraid of \_ (AGE).
[word formation] I know that people spend a lot of money because they're afraid of **aging**.
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They just don't see that those clinics are just **\_ money on them**.
They just don't see that those clinics are just **making money on them**.
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[word formation] I don't find this \_ (ATTRACT).
I don't find this **attractive**.
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I don't think I'll age well - **I've got \_ \_'s \_ \_**. у меня плохая наследственность, в маму
I don't think I'll age well - **I've got my mom's bad genes**.
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Oh no! The bee's \_ me! (= ужалила)
Oh no! The bee's **stung** me! (= ужалила) a bee's **sting** (not a 'bite')!
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Yesterday I had some trouble with my **\_ (= большой палец руки)**.
Yesterday I had some trouble with my **thumb**. /θʌm/
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[pronunciation] muscles
/ˈmʌslz/
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They're trying to find a new niche for themselves, but they're not **a\_** the **root cause**.
They're trying to find a new niche for themselves, but they're not **addressing the root cause**.
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The real reason for sagging lips is poor blood **\_ (кровообращение)**, not muscles.
The real reason for sagging lips is **poor blood circulation**, not muscles.
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If you have \_ (зажатые) neck muscles, this reduces blood circulation in your face.
If you have **tense** neck **muscles**, this reduces blood circulation in your face.
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[pronunciation] acne
/ˈækni/
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веснушки
freckles
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He's got red **\_** on his forehead.
He's got red blo**tches** on his forehead.
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I wish plane ticket prices \_ (were? would be?) lower.
I wish plane ticket prices **were** lower. plane tickets can't make any decisions :)
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This scene is a bit \_ (кринжовая).
This scene is **a bit cringeworthy**.
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Jess was **\_ \_ (подслушивала)** their conversation.
Jess was **eavesdropping on** their conversation. BrE /ˈiːvzdrɒp/ AmE /ˈiːvzdrɑːp/
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This film is a tear\_. (= makes you cry on purpose)
This film is **a tearjerker**.

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