Feedback January-February Flashcards
[pronunciation]
There are some effects that a professional eye can notice.
/ɪˈfekts/
These photos don’t c_ any emotions.
These photos don’t convey any emotions.
There are some aspects of composition that show it’s a professional photo.
/ˈæspekts/
[pronunciation]
driven by
e.g. I’m not driven by money or fame, but by the desire to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
/ˈdrɪvn/
What’s this?
a squirrel
BrE /ˈskwɪrəl/
AmE /ˈskwɜːrəl/
The story is _ (narration >> verb) in flashback.
The story is narrated in flashback.
[spelling]
/ˈɔːfl/
awful
[stress]
enthusiastic
enthusiAStic
/ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/
[pronunciation]
fascinating
/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/
This horror movie was really f_ (scary).
This horror movie was really frightening (scary).
This strategy might be so deeply ingrained that they might not be a_ they’re doing it.
This strategy might be so deeply ingrained that they might not be aware they’re doing it.
/əˈweə(r)/
If I see that someone’s got a new hairstyle, I _ them a compliment.
If I see that someone’s got a new hairstyle, I pay them a compliment.
He’s a _ (священник).
He’s a priest.
Your s_ (= проповеди) are getting better and better.
Your sermons are getting better and better.
I was impressed _ how ‘normal’ these conversations sound.
I was impressed with how ‘normal’ these conversations sound.
or ‘impressed by’ / ‘impressed at’
[pronunciation]
I just followed a recipe from a baking blog.
/ˈresəpi/
I must say you have a real talent _ photography. The angles and lighting were spot on. Have you ever thought about doing it professionally?
I must say you have a real talent for photography. The angles and lighting were spot on. Have you ever thought about doing it professionally?
I think he’s trying to view this situation in a positive _
(= see the positive aspects)
I think he’s trying to view this situation in a positive light.
The author of this tweet is rather negative, but here it’s j_ (= обосновано).
The author of this tweet is rather negative, but here it’s justified (= обосновано).
/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd/
I don’t know about this post. This could be a s_ (= мошенничество).
I don’t know about this post. This could be a scam (= мошенничество).
[pronunciation]
People in the USA seem to talk about racism quite a lot.
/ˈreɪsɪzəm/
Maybe he’s being _ (ироничный).
Maybe he’s being ironic.
BrE /aɪˈrɒnɪk/
AmE /aɪˈrɑːnɪk/
Yeah! I like this tweet _ (очень сильно).
Yeah! I like this tweet a lot.
Take the umbrella _ _ _ _ (= на случай, если пойдёт дождь).
Take the umbrella in case it rains.
I didn’t get promoted _ all my _ (несмотря на все мои усилия).
I didn’t get promoted despite all my efforts. (несмотря на все мои усилия).
despite = in spite of
My life would be so much more interesting _ (если бы только у меня был) a peacock.
My life would be so much more interesting if only I had a peacock.
I’ll try to fix the _ (раковину) myself unless it turns out to be a bigger problem than I thought.
I’ll try to fix the sink myself unless it turns out to be a bigger problem than I thought.
I’m guessing _ (парень слева) is a sportsman.
I’m guessing the guy on the left is a sportsman.
The guy on the left _ (seems? seems like?) sporty.
The guy on the left seems sporty.
The guy on the right seems very _ (нерешительный).
The guy on the right seems very indecisive.
/ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/
This scene is a bit _ (кринжовая).
This scene is a bit cringeworthy.
/ˈkrɪndʒwɜːði/
He _ (looks? looks like?) a bit aggressive.
He looks a bit aggressive.
looks + an adjective
looks like + a noun
[pronunciation]
He has this ironic smile.
BrE /aɪˈrɒnɪk/
Ame /aɪˈrɑːnɪk/
The guy in the middle is _ (a bit? a bit of a?) Casanova.
/ˌkæsəˈnəʊvə/, /ˌkæzəˈnəʊvə/
The guy in the middle is a bit of a Casanova.
a bit + adj
a bit of a + noun
A: “Will you be able to finish the report by Friday?”
B: “I should, unless I get swamped with _ (другие) urgent tasks.”
B: “I should, unless I get swamped with other urgent tasks.”
other = many
another = one
Victoria isn’t going to _ (переезжать в другую квартиру) unless she decides to relocate to another country.
Victoria isn’t going to move house unless she decides to relocate to another country.
Ekaterina is planning to _ _ with her friends (= встретиться) unless she unexpectedly gets swamped with work.
Ekaterina is planning to meet up with her friends unless she unexpectedly gets swamped with work.
Do you intend to _ (посетить) this event?
I should unless it’s canceled.
Do you intend to attend this event?
/əˈtend/
Aksana would _ (love) to start new hobby unless she _ (get) swamped by work
Aksana would love to start new hobby unless she gets swamped by work.
[pronunciation]
you’re full of energy
fu-la-venergy
[pronunciation]
I do 80 percent of my work in the morning.
perCENT
My brain? brains? work(s) better in the morning.
My brain works better in the morning.
Reformulate in two ways:
If I have to develop a concept, …
If I’ve got to develop a concept…
If I gotta develop a concept…
[pronunciation]
You’ve got to think strategically.
/strəˈtiːdʒɪkli/
mnemonic
/nɪˈmɑːnɪk/
His talent for с_ing complex ideas (= передавать, выражать) through simple illustrations is exceptional.
His talent for conveying complex ideas through simple illustrations is exceptional.
/kənˈveɪ/
[pronunciation]
Gosling’s talent for singing made him an ideal candidate for the role of Ken.
/aɪˈdiːəl/
My turn, _?
My turn, right?
The first person _ (который приходит в голову) is Frederick Ferris Thompson.
The first person who comes to mind is Frederick Ferris Thompson.
or who springs to mind
For me Elon Mask is exceptional _ his field of work.
For me Elon Mask is exceptional in his field of work.
I’m afraid to lose a good relationship _ (= because of) money.
I’m afraid to lose a good relationship over money.
This depends on how _ money I’m supposed to invest.
This depends on how much money I’m supposed to invest.
_ (я бы была согласна) to invest a sum of money that I’m not afraid to lose.
I’d agree to invest a sum of money that I’m not afraid to lose.
This would depend on _ (насколько близкие отношения - the relationship).
This would depend on how close the relationship is.
Is it easy for professionals in your field to find a job these days?
This depends on how _ you are.
= насколько квалицифирован
This depends on how qualified you are.
BrE /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/
AmE /ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd/
What’s the difference between
Can you watch it?
and
Can you see it?
Can you watch = a film, a video, …
Can you see the screen / me / …
[pronunciation]
I would say ‘some pictures’ instead of ‘some of the pictures’.
/inˈsted/
[pronunciation]
When I’m focused on the preposition, I forget the articles!
/ˈfəʊkəst/
You’re taking a pretty selfish a_ over this, aren’t you?
= your views show in your behavior
You’re taking a pretty selfish attitude over this, aren’t you?
I’m not at home and _ (there is? there are?) a lot of noise.
I’m not at home and there’s a lot of noise.
noise is uncountable => there is
If you’re not sure => say ‘there’s’
[pronunciation]
a training facility for amateur and professional athletes
/ˈæθliːts/
It was interesting to discuss what _ (matter).
It was interesting to discuss what matters.
[add one word]
This reminds me the question what came first, the chicken or the egg.
This reminds me of the question what came first, the chicken or the egg.
[stress]
the genetic make-up of the person
/ˈmeɪk ʌp/
[to clarify]
You / speak about upbringing in general, not about sport, right?
You’re speaking about upbringing in general, not about sport, right?
present continuous!
It’s very typical for people to try and find one factor that determines your success.
/ˈtɪpɪkl/
[add something to mean ‘не очень хорошо’ расслышала]
Sorry, I didn’t catch the question.
Sorry, I didn’t quite catch the question.
[pronunciation]
Do we all have access to the same opportunities in life?
/ˈækses/
[pronunciation]
To be honest..
no ‘h’!
BrE /ˈɒnɪst/
AmE /ˈɑːnɪst/
