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Feedback November-December Flashcards

1
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[pronunciation]
Egypt

A

/ˈiːdʒɪpt/

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[pronunication]
when Merilyn Monroe was born

A

/bɔːn/

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[pronunciation]
Tried to stop the murder of John Kennedy.

A

/ˈmɜːdə/

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2004 year _ (до нашей эры)

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2004 year BC

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She had low s_-_ (самооценка).

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She had low self-esteem.

/self ɪˈstiːm/

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There are several p_ (абзацы) in this essay.

A

There are several paragraphs (абзацы) in this essay.

/ˈpærəɡrɑːfs/

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the a_ (= the murder) of John F. Kennedy

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the assassination (= the murder) of John F. Kennedy

/əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃn/

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[pronunciation]
Jesus

A

/ˈdʒiːzəs/

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[pronunciation]
Christ

A

/kraɪst/

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I _ (not catch) the slide number.

= я пропустила

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I didn’t catch the slide number.

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The first thing I usually do every day is _ (пью) my coffee and _ (выкуриваю) a cigar.

A

The first thing I usually do every day is

have my coffee and smoke a cigar.

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Первое, что мы сделали было / go to the bookmaker…

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The first thing we did was go to the bookmaker..

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So we decided to t_ the opportunity (= воспользоваться возможностью) to time travel using TARDIS.

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So we decided to take the opportunity (= воспользоваться возможностью) to time travel using TARDIS.

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Arguably, it could be dangerous to change the past, _ (из-за) the butterfly effect.

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Arguably, it could be dangerous to change the past, because of the butterfly effect.

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15
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[pronunciation]
bio products

A

/baɪəʊ/

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We wanted to stop this f_ h_ (= prevent this, предотвратить).

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We wanted to stop this from happening (= prevent them).

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17
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[pronunciation]
I sometimes go to church concerts to listen to the organ.

A

/ˈɔːɡən/

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[restructure this sentence a bit: get over + object]

I envy people who can get over, quickly, after, negative experiences.

A

I envy people who can get over negative experiences quickly.

get over + what + how quickly

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It’s too cold in the flat because there’s not _ (батарея).

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It’s too cold in the flat because there’s not heating.

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My hat got s_ _ by the wind.

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My hat got swept away by the wind.

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[pronunciation]
oxygen

A

/ˈɒksɪdʒən/
the stress is on the FIRST syllable

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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…

A

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/

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23
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[do you need ‘to’ in this sentence?]
You should pick a very easy game.

A

no ‘TO’ after modal verbs!
You should pick a very easy game.

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24
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[pronunciation]
virtual reality

A

/ˈvɜː/

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25
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He got through his exams with a lot of d_ (= с трудом)

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He got through his exams with a lot of difficulty

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26
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Each year, my relationship with them _ (становится хуже и хуже).

A

Each year, my relationship with them is getting worse and worse.

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27
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nerves

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/vz/

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28
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[pronunciation]
hired

A

/ˈhaɪəd/
/ˈhaɪərd/

never ‘red’!

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29
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I _ from Moscow to Erevan with only one bag. I only need two T-shirts.

A

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

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[pronunciation]
If it’s not important, let’s get rid of it!

A

ri-da-vit

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31
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я знаю в точности what you mean

A

I know exactly what you mean.

notice the word order!

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32
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When my son _ (вырос), I _ (мне пришлось) sell his toys because we didn’t have enough space.

A

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

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I didn’t want to _ (продавать) this toy.

A

I didn’t want to sell this toy.

‘sell’ means продавать, sail - плавать под парусником

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They organize a garage sale _ (перед их домом).

A

There was a garage sale in front of the house.

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35
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In my current company, it’s _ m_ (абсолютно необходимо) to have small talk.

A

In my current company, it’s a must (абсолютно необходимо) to have small talk.

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36
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[pronunciation]
got through his exams
(where’s the stress?)

A

like in Russian:

экЗАмен
eXAM

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37
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In my region we have this _ (tradition? traditional?)

A

In my region we have this tradition.

(you need a NOUN, not an adjective)

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38
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The first ring _ (потерялось) and the second ring _ (украли) and after that I said - enough is enough, no rings more!

A

The first ring got lost and the second ring got stolen and after that I said - enough is enough, no rings more!

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39
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This was a _ (кольцо с бриллиантом).

A

This was a diamond ring.

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40
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Which option is better?

I got broken my phone.
My phone got broken.

A

I broke my phone. (сломала, нарочно)
My phone got broken. (сломался)

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[pronunciation] prefer

A

/prɪˈfɜː/

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42
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I think this _ (зависит от) the situation.

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I think this depends on the situation.

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43
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I wear this attitude like a dress. And when I put it on, it _ much easier. (= становится)

A

I wear this attitude like a dress. And when I put it on, it gets much easier.

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I’m thinking _ starting to exercise, but I’ve got mixed feelings about it because I can’t find a nice gym.

A

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’

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45
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My goal is to walk ten thousand steps _ day.

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My goal is to walk ten thousand steps a day.

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46
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[pronunciation]
a bit of a problem

A

a bi-ta-va problem

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47
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I try to spend about 50 minutes a day in the nature. This make a big i_ on me. (= влияет)

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I try to spend about 50 minutes a day in the nature. This make a big impact on me. (= влияет)

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48
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I’ll try to g_ _ mute when I’m not speaking.

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I’ll try to go on mute when I’m not speaking.

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49
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[pronunciation]
installed a water heater

A

/ɪnˈstɔːld/

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50
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[pronunciation]
automatic lights

A

/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

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51
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Why did he decide to do that?

_ (кто знает)

A

Why did he decide to do that?

Who knows.

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52
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‘a’ or ‘the’?

I think that was _ right decision.
I think that was _ right thing to do.

A

‘a’ or ‘the’?

I think that was the right decision.
I think that was the right thing to do.

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53
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[past simple or present perfect?]

Ты когда-нибудь - scuba diving?

A

Have you ever been scuba diving?

or: Have you ever tried…

54
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[past simple or present perfect?]

When I _ in the Maldives, I _ (discover) a new type of diving mask…

A

When I was in the Maldives, I discovered a new type of diving mask…

55
Q

I can’t make up my mind about t_ (сегодняшний вечер). If it’s better to watch a lecture or to write an essay.

A

I can’t make up my mind about tonight. If it’s better to watch a lecture or to write an essay.

56
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I can’t make up my mind whether to go home _ (пешком) or by underground.

A

I can’t make up my mind whether to go home on foot or by underground.

57
Q

A new pillow that I purchased last week really made _ d_ _ my sleep quality.

A

A new pillow that I purchased last week really made a difference to my sleep quality.

58
Q

Buying a _ (посудомойка) could make a real difference to my life.

A

Buying a dishwasher could make a real difference to my life.

59
Q

Installing lights in the balcony area made a real difference to the a_ = атмосфера in the evening time.

A

Installing lights in the balcony area made a real difference to the ambience in the evening time

/ˈæmbiəns/

60
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I was watching my favorite show when suddenly the lights w_ _.

A

I was watching my favorite show when suddenly the lights went out.

61
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I was walking through the park when I s_ (= заметила) a rare bird in the trees.

A

I was walking through the park when I spotted a rare bird in the trees.

62
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I have a bit of a problem _ work.

A

I have a bit of a problem at work.

63
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[pronunciation]
I didn’t hear the doorbell.

A

/hɪə/

rhymes with ‘ear’

64
Q

While I was studying in the library, I o_ (= случайно услышала) a strange conversation.

A

While I was studying in the library, I overheard a strange conversation.

/ˌəʊvəˈhɜːd/

65
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I woke up because someone was knocking _ my door.

A

I woke up because someone was knocking on my door.

66
Q

I was waiting for the bus when it started to p_ d_ rain.

= полил сильный дождь

A

I was waiting for the bus when it started to pour down rain.

67
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I was doing my homework all evening and didn’t finish until a_ m_.

= закончила заполночь

A

I was doing my homework all evening and didn’t finish until after midnight.

68
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I was listening to music so I didn’t hear the d_.

= не услышала дверной звонок

A

I was listening to music so I didn’t hear the doorbell.

69
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[pronunciation]
I switched on the lights.

A

[pronunciation]
I switch ton the lights.
‘e’ isn’t pronounced!

70
Q

I was _ my bike in the forest when the bike’s light battery ran low.

A

I was riding my bike in the forest when the bike’s light battery ran low.

71
Q

I was waiting _ a taxi, when I spotted a strange man.

A

I was waiting for a taxi, when I spotted a strange man.

72
Q

I was _ dinner when I realized that I wanted some ice cream.

A

I was having dinner when I realized that I wanted some ice cream.

73
Q

I was making pancakes when I realized I was _ _ eggs.

= I didn’t have any eggs.

A

I was making pancakes when I realized I was out of eggs.

= I didn’t have any eggs.

74
Q

I was riding my bike in the forest when the bike’s light battery _ low.

A

I was riding my bike in the forest when the bike’s light battery ran low.

75
Q

add ‘still’ somewhere
I was working on my portfolio all night but I didn’t finish it.

A

add ‘still’ somewhere
I was working on my portfolio all night but I STILL didn’t finish it.

76
Q

I was driving to work when I noticed I had a f_ t_.

= у меня спустило шину

A

I was driving to work when I noticed I had a flat tire.

77
Q

When the tire burst I _ (start) to panic.

A

When the tire burst I started to panic.

78
Q

I can’t make up my mind about _ (go) to bed or _ (have) one more cup of tea.

A

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…

79
Q

I can’t make up my mind _ I want one more child or not.

A

I can’t make up my mind whether I want one more child or not.

whether + sentence
about / on + noun / v-ing

80
Q

I can’t find a _ _ (= розетку).

A

I can’t find a power outlet.

81
Q

I can’t find a power outlet.

Oh, нашла.

A

I can’t find a power outlet.

Oh, I’ve found one.

82
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I was really surprised when I _ (узнала) that in England people buy presents for the next Christmas right after the Christmas holidays.

A

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

83
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[pronunciation]
fascinating

A

/s/
not ‘ц’ as it doesn’t exist in English!

84
Q

[stress]
terrifying

A

TErrifying
/ˈterɪfaɪɪŋ/

85
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[pronunciation]
jewellery

A

/ˈdʒuːəlri/

86
Q

lack of sleep
affect
I function at work

A

Lack of sleep affects the way I function at work.

87
Q

[make a sentence]
They
expect
a baby soon.

A

They’re expecting a baby soon.

temporary => present continuous
expect + noun (no preposition)

88
Q

[Present Simple or Continuous]?

you / plan something interesting in terms of the New Year celebration?

A

Are you planning something interesting in terms of the New Year celebration?

89
Q

[pronunciation]
I meant something else.

A

/ment/

90
Q

[make a sentence]
Getting a pet
strongly affect
your work schedule

A

Getting a pet strongly affects
your work schedule.

91
Q

Maybe it’s a bit _ (цинично), but..

A

Maybe it’s a bit cynical /ˈsɪnɪkl/, but…

92
Q

[make a sentence]
at the moment
I
try
cut down on sugar

A

At the moment I’m trying to cut down on sugar.

93
Q

This would mean you _ (предаешь себя).

A

This would mean you’re betraying yourself.

94
Q

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

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.

95
Q

[make a sentence]
I find it
annoy
my neighbour
do renovations at the moment

A

I find it annoying that my neighbour is doing renovations at the moment.

96
Q

I thought I was healthier, but the reality p_ _ w_.

A

I thought I was healthier, but the reality proved me wrong.

97
Q

Winter p_ (оказалась не настолько холодной, как) I expected.

A

Winter proved not as cold as I expected.

98
Q

[pronunciation]
Since my local grocery store offers a delivery service, I don’t have to waste time going there.

= так как, поскольку

A

/sɪns/

99
Q

In Africa, it’s a bad idea to drink _ (воду из-под крана).

A

In Africa, it’s a bad idea to drink tap water.

100
Q

I don’t have to dress formally. Sometimes I teach in my _ (пижама).

A

I don’t have to dress formally. Sometimes I teach in my pajamas.

/pəˈdʒɑːməz/

101
Q

[pronunciation]
I live close to work, so I don’t have to use public transport and can walk instead.

A

/ɪnˈsted/

102
Q

Since Elena lives in the centre of London she _ (hasn’t? doesn’t have to?) use the subway.

A

Since Elena lives in the centre of London she doesn’t have to use the subway.

use ‘hasn’t’ in Present Perfect

103
Q

Since Natalia has a teenager at home, she doesn’t have to _ the washing machine. (разбирать стирку)

A

Since Natalia has a teenager at home, she doesn’t have to unload the washing machine. (разбирать стирку)

104
Q

[pronunciation]
I think another romantic place could be OK.

A

I think another romantic place could be OK

105
Q

[fix something]
I was in Paris, and I don’t find it romantic.

A

I’ve been to Paris, and I don’t find it romantic.

106
Q

I know places which are more romantic _ Paris.

A

I know places which are more romantic than Paris.

more adj THAN …

107
Q

What do you think, что произойдёт дальше?

(in the story)

A

What do you think, what ’s going to happen next?

or: what will happen next?

108
Q

pronunciation
It’s probably worth checking out some local gyms for free trial sessions first.

A

/ˈtraɪəl/

Notice that ‘tr’ sounds almost like ‘ch’

109
Q

I’m thinking about _ (upgrade) my car.

A

I’m thinking about upgrading my car.

about (preposition) + verb-ing

110
Q

[pronunciation]
a used car is usually a better deal

A

/juːzd/

111
Q

[pronunciation]
I’m just worried about maintenance and stuff

A

/ˈmeɪntənəns/

112
Q

[pronunciation]
my cooking skills are pretty basic

A

/s/

113
Q

[pronunciation]
gadget

A

/ˈɡædʒɪt/

114
Q

[pronunciation]
recipe

A

/ˈresəpi/

115
Q

[pronunciation]
pretty basic

A

/ˈprɪti/

116
Q

It / worth / check out the terms of the contract.

A

It’s worth checking out the terms of the contract.

117
Q

But a bagpipe, _ my opinion, is also too big for a flat.

A

But a bagpipe, in my opinion, is also too big for a flat.

118
Q

If I were you, I’d get a talking parrot.

I’m just worried about _ (шум).

A

If I were you, I’d get a talking parrot.

I’m just worried about the noise.

119
Q

She _ (seems? seems like?) a bit weird.

A

She seems a bit weird.

seems + adj
seems like + noun

120
Q

[What tense do you need here?]

_ (you / talk about) the girl on the right or the one on the left?

A

Are you talking about the girl on the right or the one on the left?

121
Q

She _ (looks? looks like?) a bit weird.

A

She looks a bit weird.

looks + adj
looks like + noun

122
Q

Heer boyfriend _ (seems? seems like?) an asshole.

A

Her boyfriend seems like an asshole.

seems like + a noun

123
Q

I’m afraid I’ll spend a fortune on this laptop and it still won’t _ my needs. (= не удовлетворит)

A

I’m afraid I’ll spend a fortune on this laptop and it still won’t meet my needs. (= не удовлетворит)

124
Q

If I were you, I’d try the simpler fix before f_ _ for a new phone.

раскошелиться на

A

If I were you, I’d try the simpler fix before forking out for a new phone.

125
Q

I don’t want to fork out _ a new washing machine.

A

I don’t want to fork out for a new washing machine.

126
Q

I don’t want to fork out for a new washing machine. I’m b_ at the moment.

= на мели

A

I don’t want to fork out for a new washing machine. I’m broke at the moment.

= на мели

127
Q

What’s this?

A

mulled wine
/mʌld/

128
Q

[pronunciation]
Santa Claus

A

/ˈsæntə klɔːz/

129
Q

I hope our dreams _ (сбудутся).

A

I hope our dreams come true.

130
Q

[pronunciation]
Nothing comes to mind. I think I’ll drink a glass of champagne and go to sleep.

A

/ʃæmˈpeɪn/

131
Q

This movie _ my mood.

= улучшил мне настроение

A

This movie improved my mood.

132
Q

I hope the next year will be _ (easy) for all of us.

A

I hope the next year will be easier for all of us.

GE Mon, Wed 12.30 [2023-24] (48 decks)

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