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[pronunciation]
There are some effects that a professional eye can notice.

A

/ɪˈfekts/

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These photos don’t c_ any emotions.

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These photos don’t convey any emotions.

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There are some aspects of composition that show it’s a professional photo.

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/ˈæspekts/

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[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.

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/ˈdrɪvn/

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What’s this?

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a squirrel

BrE /ˈskwɪrəl/
AmE /ˈskwɜːrəl/

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The story is _ (narration >> verb) in flashback.

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The story is narrated in flashback.

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[spelling]
/ˈɔːfl/

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awful

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[stress]
enthusiastic

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enthusiAStic

/ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

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[pronunciation]
fascinating

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/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

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This horror movie was really f_ (scary).

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This horror movie was really frightening (scary).

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This strategy might be so deeply ingrained that they might not be a_ they’re doing it.

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This strategy might be so deeply ingrained that they might not be aware they’re doing it.

/əˈweə(r)/

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If I see that someone’s got a new hairstyle, I _ them a compliment.

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If I see that someone’s got a new hairstyle, I pay them a compliment.

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He’s a _ (священник).

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He’s a priest.

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Your s_ (= проповеди) are getting better and better.

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Your sermons are getting better and better.

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I was impressed _ how ‘normal’ these conversations sound.

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I was impressed with how ‘normal’ these conversations sound.

or ‘impressed by’ / ‘impressed at’

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[pronunciation]
I just followed a recipe from a baking blog.

A

/ˈresəpi/

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I must say you have a real talent _ photography. The angles and lighting were spot on. Have you ever thought about doing it professionally?

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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?

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I think he’s trying to view this situation in a positive _

(= see the positive aspects)

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I think he’s trying to view this situation in a positive light.

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The author of this tweet is rather negative, but here it’s j_ (= обосновано).

A

The author of this tweet is rather negative, but here it’s justified (= обосновано).

/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd/

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I don’t know about this post. This could be a s_ (= мошенничество).

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I don’t know about this post. This could be a scam (= мошенничество).

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[pronunciation]

People in the USA seem to talk about racism quite a lot.

A

/ˈreɪsɪzəm/

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Maybe he’s being _ (ироничный).

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Maybe he’s being ironic.

BrE /aɪˈrɒnɪk/
AmE /aɪˈrɑːnɪk/

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Yeah! I like this tweet _ (очень сильно).

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Yeah! I like this tweet a lot.

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Take the umbrella _ _ _ _ (= на случай, если пойдёт дождь).

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Take the umbrella in case it rains.

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I didn’t get promoted _ all my _ (несмотря на все мои усилия).

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I didn’t get promoted despite all my efforts. (несмотря на все мои усилия).

despite = in spite of

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My life would be so much more interesting _ (если бы только у меня был) a peacock.

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My life would be so much more interesting if only I had a peacock.

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I’ll try to fix the _ (раковину) myself unless it turns out to be a bigger problem than I thought.

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I’ll try to fix the sink myself unless it turns out to be a bigger problem than I thought.

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I’m guessing _ (парень слева) is a sportsman.

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I’m guessing the guy on the left is a sportsman.

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The guy on the left _ (seems? seems like?) sporty.

A

The guy on the left seems sporty.

30
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The guy on the right seems very _ (нерешительный).

A

The guy on the right seems very indecisive.

/ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/

31
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This scene is a bit _ (кринжовая).

A

This scene is a bit cringeworthy.

/ˈkrɪndʒwɜːði/

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He _ (looks? looks like?) a bit aggressive.

A

He looks a bit aggressive.

looks + an adjective
looks like + a noun

33
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[pronunciation]
He has this ironic smile.

A

BrE /aɪˈrɒnɪk/
Ame /aɪˈrɑːnɪk/

34
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The guy in the middle is _ (a bit? a bit of a?) Casanova.

/ˌkæsəˈnəʊvə/, /ˌkæzəˈnəʊvə/

A

The guy in the middle is a bit of a Casanova.

a bit + adj
a bit of a + noun

35
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A: “Will you be able to finish the report by Friday?”
B: “I should, unless I get swamped with _ (другие) urgent tasks.”

A

B: “I should, unless I get swamped with other urgent tasks.”

other = many
another = one

36
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Victoria isn’t going to _ (переезжать в другую квартиру) unless she decides to relocate to another country.

A

Victoria isn’t going to move house unless she decides to relocate to another country.

37
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Ekaterina is planning to _ _ with her friends (= встретиться) unless she unexpectedly gets swamped with work.

A

Ekaterina is planning to meet up with her friends unless she unexpectedly gets swamped with work.

38
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Do you intend to _ (посетить) this event?
I should unless it’s canceled.

A

Do you intend to attend this event?

/əˈtend/

39
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Aksana would _ (love) to start new hobby unless she _ (get) swamped by work

A

Aksana would love to start new hobby unless she gets swamped by work.

40
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[pronunciation]
you’re full of energy

A

fu-la-venergy

41
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[pronunciation]

I do 80 percent of my work in the morning.

A

perCENT

42
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My brain? brains? work(s) better in the morning.

A

My brain works better in the morning.

43
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Reformulate in two ways:

If I have to develop a concept, …

A

If I’ve got to develop a concept…

If I gotta develop a concept…

44
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[pronunciation]
You’ve got to think strategically.

A

/strəˈtiːdʒɪkli/

45
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mnemonic

A

/nɪˈmɑːnɪk/

46
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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/

47
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[pronunciation]

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

A

/aɪˈdiːəl/

48
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My turn, _?

A

My turn, right?

49
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The first person _ (который приходит в голову) is Frederick Ferris Thompson.

A

The first person who comes to mind is Frederick Ferris Thompson.

or who springs to mind

50
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For me Elon Mask is exceptional _ his field of work.

A

For me Elon Mask is exceptional in his field of work.

51
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I’m afraid to lose a good relationship _ (= because of) money.

A

I’m afraid to lose a good relationship over money.

52
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This depends on how _ money I’m supposed to invest.

A

This depends on how much money I’m supposed to invest.

53
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_ (я бы была согласна) to invest a sum of money that I’m not afraid to lose.

A

I’d agree to invest a sum of money that I’m not afraid to lose.

54
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This would depend on _ (насколько близкие отношения - the relationship).

A

This would depend on how close the relationship is.

55
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Is it easy for professionals in your field to find a job these days?

This depends on how _ you are.

= насколько квалицифирован

A

This depends on how qualified you are.

BrE /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/
AmE /ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd/

56
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What’s the difference between

Can you watch it?
and
Can you see it?

A

Can you watch = a film, a video, …

Can you see the screen / me / …

57
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[pronunciation]
I would say ‘some pictures’ instead of ‘some of the pictures’.

A

/inˈsted/

58
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[pronunciation]
When I’m focused on the preposition, I forget the articles!

A

/ˈfəʊkəst/

59
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You’re taking a pretty selfish a_ over this, aren’t you?

= your views show in your behavior

A

You’re taking a pretty selfish attitude over this, aren’t you?

60
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I’m not at home and _ (there is? there are?) a lot of noise.

A

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’

61
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[pronunciation]
a training facility for amateur and professional athletes

A

/ˈæθliːts/

62
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It was interesting to discuss what _ (matter).

A

It was interesting to discuss what matters.

63
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[add one word]
This reminds me the question what came first, the chicken or the egg.

A

This reminds me of the question what came first, the chicken or the egg.

64
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[stress]
the genetic make-up of the person

A

/ˈmeɪk ʌp/

65
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[to clarify]
You / speak about upbringing in general, not about sport, right?

A

You’re speaking about upbringing in general, not about sport, right?

present continuous!

66
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It’s very typical for people to try and find one factor that determines your success.

A

/ˈtɪpɪkl/

67
Q

[add something to mean ‘не очень хорошо’ расслышала]
Sorry, I didn’t catch the question.

A

Sorry, I didn’t quite catch the question.

68
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[pronunciation]
Do we all have access to the same opportunities in life?

A

/ˈækses/

69
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[pronunciation]
To be honest..

A

no ‘h’!
BrE /ˈɒnɪst/
AmE /ˈɑːnɪst/

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