Feedback November-December Flashcards
[pronunciation]
Egypt
/ˈiːdʒɪpt/
[pronunication]
when Merilyn Monroe was born
/bɔːn/
[pronunciation]
Tried to stop the murder of John Kennedy.
/ˈmɜːdə/
2004 year _ (до нашей эры)
2004 year BC
She had low s_-_ (самооценка).
She had low self-esteem.
/self ɪˈstiːm/
There are several p_ (абзацы) in this essay.
There are several paragraphs (абзацы) in this essay.
/ˈpærəɡrɑːfs/
the a_ (= the murder) of John F. Kennedy
the assassination (= the murder) of John F. Kennedy
/əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃn/
[pronunciation]
Jesus
/ˈdʒiːzəs/
[pronunciation]
Christ
/kraɪst/
I _ (not catch) the slide number.
= я пропустила
I didn’t catch the slide number.
The first thing I usually do every day is _ (пью) my coffee and _ (выкуриваю) a cigar.
The first thing I usually do every day is
have my coffee and smoke a cigar.
Первое, что мы сделали было / go to the bookmaker…
The first thing we did was go to the bookmaker..
So we decided to t_ the opportunity (= воспользоваться возможностью) to time travel using TARDIS.
So we decided to take the opportunity (= воспользоваться возможностью) to time travel using TARDIS.
Arguably, it could be dangerous to change the past, _ (из-за) the butterfly effect.
Arguably, it could be dangerous to change the past, because of the butterfly effect.
[pronunciation]
bio products
/baɪəʊ/
We wanted to stop this f_ h_ (= prevent this, предотвратить).
We wanted to stop this from happening (= prevent them).
[pronunciation]
I sometimes go to church concerts to listen to the organ.
/ˈɔːɡən/
[restructure this sentence a bit: get over + object]
I envy people who can get over, quickly, after, negative experiences.
I envy people who can get over negative experiences quickly.
get over + what + how quickly
It’s too cold in the flat because there’s not _ (батарея).
It’s too cold in the flat because there’s not heating.
My hat got s_ _ by the wind.
My hat got swept away by the wind.
[pronunciation]
oxygen
/ˈɒksɪdʒən/
the stress is on the FIRST syllable
I was on a train in France and I got the feeling something wasn’t right because people started leaving - I suppose there’d been an a_ (= объявление) about a change of route or something…
I was on a train in France and I got the feeling something wasn’t right because people started leaving - I suppose there’d been an announcement about a change of route or something…
/əˈnaʊnsmənt/
[do you need ‘to’ in this sentence?]
You should pick a very easy game.
no ‘TO’ after modal verbs!
You should pick a very easy game.
[pronunciation]
virtual reality
/ˈvɜː/
He got through his exams with a lot of d_ (= с трудом)
He got through his exams with a lot of difficulty
Each year, my relationship with them _ (становится хуже и хуже).
Each year, my relationship with them is getting worse and worse.
nerves
/vz/
[pronunciation]
hired
/ˈhaɪəd/
/ˈhaɪərd/
never ‘red’!
I _ from Moscow to Erevan with only one bag. I only need two T-shirts.
I travel from Moscow to Erevan with only one bag. I only need two T-shirts.
or: go
NOT ‘trip’ (‘trip’ as a verb m
[pronunciation]
If it’s not important, let’s get rid of it!
ri-da-vit
я знаю в точности what you mean
I know exactly what you mean.
notice the word order!
When my son _ (вырос), I _ (мне пришлось) sell his toys because we didn’t have enough space.
When my son grew up, I had to sell his toys because we didn’t have enough space.
or when he grew out of his toys
I didn’t want to _ (продавать) this toy.
I didn’t want to sell this toy.
‘sell’ means продавать, sail - плавать под парусником
They organize a garage sale _ (перед их домом).
There was a garage sale in front of the house.
In my current company, it’s _ m_ (абсолютно необходимо) to have small talk.
In my current company, it’s a must (абсолютно необходимо) to have small talk.
[pronunciation]
got through his exams
(where’s the stress?)
like in Russian:
экЗАмен
eXAM
In my region we have this _ (tradition? traditional?)
In my region we have this tradition.
(you need a NOUN, not an adjective)
The first ring _ (потерялось) and the second ring _ (украли) and after that I said - enough is enough, no rings more!
The first ring got lost and the second ring got stolen and after that I said - enough is enough, no rings more!
This was a _ (кольцо с бриллиантом).
This was a diamond ring.
Which option is better?
I got broken my phone.
My phone got broken.
I broke my phone. (сломала, нарочно)
My phone got broken. (сломался)
[pronunciation] prefer
/prɪˈfɜː/
I think this _ (зависит от) the situation.
I think this depends on the situation.
I wear this attitude like a dress. And when I put it on, it _ much easier. (= становится)
I wear this attitude like a dress. And when I put it on, it gets much easier.
I’m thinking _ starting to exercise, but I’ve got mixed feelings about it because I can’t find a nice gym.
I’m thinking of starting to exercise, but I’ve got mixed feelings about it because I can’t find a nice gym.
or ‘I’m thinking about’
My goal is to walk ten thousand steps _ day.
My goal is to walk ten thousand steps a day.
[pronunciation]
a bit of a problem
a bi-ta-va problem
I try to spend about 50 minutes a day in the nature. This make a big i_ on me. (= влияет)
I try to spend about 50 minutes a day in the nature. This make a big impact on me. (= влияет)
I’ll try to g_ _ mute when I’m not speaking.
I’ll try to go on mute when I’m not speaking.
[pronunciation]
installed a water heater
/ɪnˈstɔːld/
[pronunciation]
automatic lights
/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
Why did he decide to do that?
_ (кто знает)
Why did he decide to do that?
Who knows.
‘a’ or ‘the’?
I think that was _ right decision.
I think that was _ right thing to do.
‘a’ or ‘the’?
I think that was the right decision.
I think that was the right thing to do.
[past simple or present perfect?]
Ты когда-нибудь - scuba diving?
Have you ever been scuba diving?
or: Have you ever tried…
[past simple or present perfect?]
When I _ in the Maldives, I _ (discover) a new type of diving mask…
When I was in the Maldives, I discovered a new type of diving mask…
I can’t make up my mind about t_ (сегодняшний вечер). If it’s better to watch a lecture or to write an essay.
I can’t make up my mind about tonight. If it’s better to watch a lecture or to write an essay.
I can’t make up my mind whether to go home _ (пешком) or by underground.
I can’t make up my mind whether to go home on foot or by underground.
A new pillow that I purchased last week really made _ d_ _ my sleep quality.
A new pillow that I purchased last week really made a difference to my sleep quality.
Buying a _ (посудомойка) could make a real difference to my life.
Buying a dishwasher could make a real difference to my life.
Installing lights in the balcony area made a real difference to the a_ = атмосфера in the evening time.
Installing lights in the balcony area made a real difference to the ambience in the evening time
/ˈæmbiəns/
I was watching my favorite show when suddenly the lights w_ _.
I was watching my favorite show when suddenly the lights went out.
I was walking through the park when I s_ (= заметила) a rare bird in the trees.
I was walking through the park when I spotted a rare bird in the trees.
I have a bit of a problem _ work.
I have a bit of a problem at work.
[pronunciation]
I didn’t hear the doorbell.
/hɪə/
rhymes with ‘ear’
While I was studying in the library, I o_ (= случайно услышала) a strange conversation.
While I was studying in the library, I overheard a strange conversation.
/ˌəʊvəˈhɜːd/
I woke up because someone was knocking _ my door.
I woke up because someone was knocking on my door.
I was waiting for the bus when it started to p_ d_ rain.
= полил сильный дождь
I was waiting for the bus when it started to pour down rain.
I was doing my homework all evening and didn’t finish until a_ m_.
= закончила заполночь
I was doing my homework all evening and didn’t finish until after midnight.
I was listening to music so I didn’t hear the d_.
= не услышала дверной звонок
I was listening to music so I didn’t hear the doorbell.
[pronunciation]
I switched on the lights.
[pronunciation]
I switch ton the lights.
‘e’ isn’t pronounced!
I was _ my bike in the forest when the bike’s light battery ran low.
I was riding my bike in the forest when the bike’s light battery ran low.
I was waiting _ a taxi, when I spotted a strange man.
I was waiting for a taxi, when I spotted a strange man.
I was _ dinner when I realized that I wanted some ice cream.
I was having dinner when I realized that I wanted some ice cream.
I was making pancakes when I realized I was _ _ eggs.
= I didn’t have any eggs.
I was making pancakes when I realized I was out of eggs.
= I didn’t have any eggs.
I was riding my bike in the forest when the bike’s light battery _ low.
I was riding my bike in the forest when the bike’s light battery ran low.
add ‘still’ somewhere
I was working on my portfolio all night but I didn’t finish it.
add ‘still’ somewhere
I was working on my portfolio all night but I STILL didn’t finish it.
I was driving to work when I noticed I had a f_ t_.
= у меня спустило шину
I was driving to work when I noticed I had a flat tire.
When the tire burst I _ (start) to panic.
When the tire burst I started to panic.
I can’t make up my mind about _ (go) to bed or _ (have) one more cup of tea.
I can’t make up my mind about going to bed or having one more cup of tea.
or: whether to go… or to have…
I can’t make up my mind _ I want one more child or not.
I can’t make up my mind whether I want one more child or not.
whether + sentence
about / on + noun / v-ing
I can’t find a _ _ (= розетку).
I can’t find a power outlet.
I can’t find a power outlet.
Oh, нашла.
I can’t find a power outlet.
Oh, I’ve found one.
I was really surprised when I _ (узнала) that in England people buy presents for the next Christmas right after the Christmas holidays.
I was really surprised when I found out that in England people buy presents for the next Christmas right after the Christmas holidays.
or learned, discovered, realised (осознала)
not когда я знала = knew
[pronunciation]
fascinating
/s/
not ‘ц’ as it doesn’t exist in English!
[stress]
terrifying
TErrifying
/ˈterɪfaɪɪŋ/
[pronunciation]
jewellery
/ˈdʒuːəlri/
lack of sleep
affect
I function at work
Lack of sleep affects the way I function at work.
[make a sentence]
They
expect
a baby soon.
They’re expecting a baby soon.
temporary => present continuous
expect + noun (no preposition)
[Present Simple or Continuous]?
you / plan something interesting in terms of the New Year celebration?
Are you planning something interesting in terms of the New Year celebration?
[pronunciation]
I meant something else.
/ment/
[make a sentence]
Getting a pet
strongly affect
your work schedule
Getting a pet strongly affects
your work schedule.
Maybe it’s a bit _ (цинично), but..
Maybe it’s a bit cynical /ˈsɪnɪkl/, but…
[make a sentence]
at the moment
I
try
cut down on sugar
At the moment I’m trying to cut down on sugar.
This would mean you _ (предаешь себя).
This would mean you’re betraying yourself.
A friend of mine _ (buy) a treadmill. She _ (use) it several times and then _ (put it out) onto the balcony, and she _ (never use) it ever since.
A friend of mine bought a treadmill. She used it several times and then put it out onto the balcony, and she’s never used it ever since.
[make a sentence]
I find it
annoy
my neighbour
do renovations at the moment
I find it annoying that my neighbour is doing renovations at the moment.
I thought I was healthier, but the reality p_ _ w_.
I thought I was healthier, but the reality proved me wrong.
Winter p_ (оказалась не настолько холодной, как) I expected.
Winter proved not as cold as I expected.
[pronunciation]
Since my local grocery store offers a delivery service, I don’t have to waste time going there.
= так как, поскольку
/sɪns/
In Africa, it’s a bad idea to drink _ (воду из-под крана).
In Africa, it’s a bad idea to drink tap water.
I don’t have to dress formally. Sometimes I teach in my _ (пижама).
I don’t have to dress formally. Sometimes I teach in my pajamas.
/pəˈdʒɑːməz/
[pronunciation]
I live close to work, so I don’t have to use public transport and can walk instead.
/ɪnˈsted/
Since Elena lives in the centre of London she _ (hasn’t? doesn’t have to?) use the subway.
Since Elena lives in the centre of London she doesn’t have to use the subway.
use ‘hasn’t’ in Present Perfect
Since Natalia has a teenager at home, she doesn’t have to _ the washing machine. (разбирать стирку)
Since Natalia has a teenager at home, she doesn’t have to unload the washing machine. (разбирать стирку)
[pronunciation]
I think another romantic place could be OK.
I think another romantic place could be OK
[fix something]
I was in Paris, and I don’t find it romantic.
I’ve been to Paris, and I don’t find it romantic.
I know places which are more romantic _ Paris.
I know places which are more romantic than Paris.
more adj THAN …
What do you think, что произойдёт дальше?
(in the story)
What do you think, what ’s going to happen next?
or: what will happen next?
pronunciation
It’s probably worth checking out some local gyms for free trial sessions first.
/ˈtraɪəl/
Notice that ‘tr’ sounds almost like ‘ch’
I’m thinking about _ (upgrade) my car.
I’m thinking about upgrading my car.
about (preposition) + verb-ing
[pronunciation]
a used car is usually a better deal
/juːzd/
[pronunciation]
I’m just worried about maintenance and stuff
/ˈmeɪntənəns/
[pronunciation]
my cooking skills are pretty basic
/s/
[pronunciation]
gadget
/ˈɡædʒɪt/
[pronunciation]
recipe
/ˈresəpi/
[pronunciation]
pretty basic
/ˈprɪti/
It / worth / check out the terms of the contract.
It’s worth checking out the terms of the contract.
But a bagpipe, _ my opinion, is also too big for a flat.
But a bagpipe, in my opinion, is also too big for a flat.
If I were you, I’d get a talking parrot.
I’m just worried about _ (шум).
If I were you, I’d get a talking parrot.
I’m just worried about the noise.
She _ (seems? seems like?) a bit weird.
She seems a bit weird.
seems + adj
seems like + noun
[What tense do you need here?]
_ (you / talk about) the girl on the right or the one on the left?
Are you talking about the girl on the right or the one on the left?
She _ (looks? looks like?) a bit weird.
She looks a bit weird.
looks + adj
looks like + noun
Heer boyfriend _ (seems? seems like?) an asshole.
Her boyfriend seems like an asshole.
seems like + a noun
I’m afraid I’ll spend a fortune on this laptop and it still won’t _ my needs. (= не удовлетворит)
I’m afraid I’ll spend a fortune on this laptop and it still won’t meet my needs. (= не удовлетворит)
If I were you, I’d try the simpler fix before f_ _ for a new phone.
раскошелиться на
If I were you, I’d try the simpler fix before forking out for a new phone.
I don’t want to fork out _ a new washing machine.
I don’t want to fork out for a new washing machine.
I don’t want to fork out for a new washing machine. I’m b_ at the moment.
= на мели
I don’t want to fork out for a new washing machine. I’m broke at the moment.
= на мели
What’s this?
mulled wine
/mʌld/
[pronunciation]
Santa Claus
/ˈsæntə klɔːz/
I hope our dreams _ (сбудутся).
I hope our dreams come true.
[pronunciation]
Nothing comes to mind. I think I’ll drink a glass of champagne and go to sleep.
/ʃæmˈpeɪn/
This movie _ my mood.
= улучшил мне настроение
This movie improved my mood.
I hope the next year will be _ (easy) for all of us.
I hope the next year will be easier for all of us.
