Feedback November-December Flashcards
1
Q
[pronunciation]
Egypt
A
/ˈiːdʒɪpt/
2
Q
[pronunication]
when Merilyn Monroe was born
A
/bɔːn/
3
Q
[pronunciation]
Tried to stop the murder of John Kennedy.
A
/ˈmɜːdə/
4
Q
2004 year _ (до нашей эры)
A
2004 year BC
5
Q
She had low s_-_ (самооценка).
A
She had low self-esteem.
/self ɪˈstiːm/
6
Q
There are several p_ (абзацы) in this essay.
A
There are several paragraphs (абзацы) in this essay.
/ˈpærəɡrɑːfs/
7
Q
the a_ (= the murder) of John F. Kennedy
A
the assassination (= the murder) of John F. Kennedy
/əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃn/
8
Q
[pronunciation]
Jesus
A
/ˈdʒiːzəs/
9
Q
[pronunciation]
Christ
A
/kraɪst/
10
Q
I _ (not catch) the slide number.
= я пропустила
A
I didn’t catch the slide number.
11
Q
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.
12
Q
Первое, что мы сделали было / go to the bookmaker…
A
The first thing we did was go to the bookmaker..
13
Q
So we decided to t_ the opportunity (= воспользоваться возможностью) to time travel using TARDIS.
A
So we decided to take the opportunity (= воспользоваться возможностью) to time travel using TARDIS.
14
Q
Arguably, it could be dangerous to change the past, _ (из-за) the butterfly effect.
A
Arguably, it could be dangerous to change the past, because of the butterfly effect.
15
Q
[pronunciation]
bio products
A
/baɪəʊ/
16
Q
We wanted to stop this f_ h_ (= prevent this, предотвратить).
A
We wanted to stop this from happening (= prevent them).
17
Q
[pronunciation]
I sometimes go to church concerts to listen to the organ.
A
/ˈɔːɡən/
18
Q
[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
19
Q
It’s too cold in the flat because there’s not _ (батарея).
A
It’s too cold in the flat because there’s not heating.
20
Q
My hat got s_ _ by the wind.
A
My hat got swept away by the wind.
21
Q
[pronunciation]
oxygen
A
/ˈɒksɪdʒən/
the stress is on the FIRST syllable
22
Q
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/
23
Q
[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.
24
Q
[pronunciation]
virtual reality
A
/ˈvɜː/
25
He got through his exams **with a lot of d\_ (= с трудом)**
He got through his exams **with a lot of difficulty**
26
Each year, my relationship with them \_ (становится хуже и хуже).
Each year, my relationship with them **is getting worse and worse**.
27
nerves
/vz/
28
[pronunciation]
hired
/ˈhaɪəd/
/ˈhaɪərd/
**never** 'red'!
29
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
30
[pronunciation]
If it's not important, let's **get rid of it**!
ri-da-vit
31
я знаю в точности what you mean
I **know exactly** what you mean.
notice the word order!
32
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**
33
I didn't want to \_ (продавать) this toy.
I didn't want to **sell** this toy.
'sell' means продавать, sail - плавать под парусником
34
They organize a garage sale \_ (перед их домом).
There was a garage sale **in front of the house**.
35
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.
36
[pronunciation]
got through his **exams**
(where's the stress?)
like in Russian:
экЗАмен
eXAM
37
In my region we have this \_ (tradition? traditional?)
In my region we have this **tradition**.
(you need a NOUN, not an adjective)
38
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!
39
This was a \_ (кольцо с бриллиантом).
This was a **diamond ring**.
40
Which option is better?
I got broken my phone.
My phone got broken.
I **broke** my phone. (сломала, нарочно)
My phone **got broken**. (сломался)
41
[pronunciation] pre**fer**
/prɪˈfɜː/
42
I think this \_ (зависит от) the situation.
I think this **depends on** the situation.
43
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.
44
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'
45
My goal is to walk ten thousand steps **\_ day**.
My goal is to walk ten thousand steps **a day**.
46
[pronunciation]
a bit of a problem
a bi-ta-va problem
47
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)
48
I'll try to **g\_ \_ mute** when I'm not speaking.
I'll try to **go on mute** when I'm not speaking.
49
[pronunciation]
**installed** a water heater
/ɪnˈstɔːld/
50
[pronunciation]
**automatic** lights
/**ˌɔː**təˈmætɪk/
51
Why did he decide to do that?
\_ (кто знает)
Why did he decide to do that?
**Who knows**.
52
'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**.
53
[past simple or present perfect?]
Ты когда-нибудь - scuba diving?
**Have you ever been** scuba diving?
or: Have you ever tried...
54
[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...
55
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.
56
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.
57
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.
58
Buying a \_ (посудомойка) could make a real difference to my life.
Buying a **dishwasher** could make a real difference to my life.
59
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/
60
I was watching my favorite show when suddenly the lights w\_ \_.
I was watching my favorite show when suddenly the lights **went out**.
61
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.
62
I have a bit of a problem **\_ work**.
I have a bit of a problem **at work**.
63
[pronunciation]
I didn't **hear** the doorbell.
/hɪə/
rhymes with 'ear'
64
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/
65
I woke up because someone was **knocking \_** my door.
I woke up because someone was **knocking on** my door.
66
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.
67
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**.
68
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**.
69
[pronunciation]
I **switched on** the lights.
[pronunciation]
I **switch ton** the lights.
'e' isn't pronounced!
70
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.
71
**I was waiting \_ a taxi**, when I spotted a strange man.
**I was waiting for a taxi**, when I spotted a strange man.
72
**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.
73
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.
74
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**.
75
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**.
76
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**.
77
When the tire burst I **\_ (start)** to panic.
When the tire burst I **started** to panic.
78
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...**
79
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
80
I can't find a \_ \_ (= розетку).
I can't find a **power outlet**.
81
I can't find a power outlet.
Oh, нашла.
I can't find a power outlet.
Oh, **I've found** one.
82
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
83
[pronunciation]
fa**sc**inating
/s/
not 'ц' as it doesn't exist in English!
84
[stress]
terrifying
TErrifying
/ˈterɪfaɪɪŋ/
85
[pronunciation]
jewellery
/ˈdʒuːəlri/
86
lack of sleep
affect
I function at work
Lack of sleep **affects the way** I function at work.
87
[make a sentence]
They
expect
a baby soon.
They're expecting a baby soon.
temporary => present continuous
expect + noun (no preposition)
88
[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?
89
[pronunciation]
I **meant** something else.
/ment/
90
[make a sentence]
Getting a pet
strongly affect
your work schedule
Getting a pet strongly affect**s**
your work schedule.
91
Maybe it's a bit \_ (цинично), but..
Maybe it's a bit **cynical /ˈsɪnɪkl/**, but...
92
[make a sentence]
at the moment
I
try
cut down on sugar
At the moment I'm trying to cut down on sugar.
93
This would mean you \_ (предаешь себя).
This would mean you're **betraying yourself**.
94
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.
95
[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.
96
I thought I was healthier, but the reality **p\_ \_ w\_**.
I thought I was healthier, but the reality **proved me wrong**.
97
Winter p\_ (оказалась не настолько холодной, как) I expected.
Winter **proved not as cold as** I expected.
98
[pronunciation]
**Since** my local grocery store offers a delivery service, I don't have to waste time going there.
= так как, поскольку
/sɪns/
99
In Africa, it's a bad idea to drink \_ (воду из-под крана).
In Africa, it's a bad idea to drink **tap water**.
100
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/
101
[pronunciation]
I live close to work, so I don’t have to use public transport and can walk inst**ea**d.
/ɪnˈst**e**d/
102
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
103
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)
104
[pronunciation]
I think another romantic place could be **OK**.
I think another romantic place could be **OK**
105
[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.
106
I know places which are **more romantic \_ Paris**.
I know places which are **more romantic than Paris**.
more adj THAN ...
107
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?
108
**pronunciation**
It’s probably worth checking out some local gyms for free **trial** sessions first.
/ˈtraɪəl/
Notice that 'tr' sounds almost like 'ch'
109
I'm **thinking about \_ (upgrade)** my car.
I'm thinking about **upgrading** my car.
about (preposition) + verb-ing
110
[pronunciation]
a **used** car is usually a better deal
/juːzd/
111
[pronunciation]
I'm just worried about **maintenance** and stuff
/ˈmeɪntənəns/
112
[pronunciation]
my cooking skills are pretty ba**s**ic
/s/
113
[pronunciation]
g**a**dget
/ˈɡædʒɪt/
114
[pronunciation]
recipe
/ˈresəpi/
115
[pronunciation]
**pretty** basic
/ˈprɪti/
116
**It / worth / check out** the terms of the contract.
**It's worth checking out** the terms of the contract.
117
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.
118
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**.
119
She **\_ (seems? seems like?)** a bit weird.
She **seems** a bit weird.
seems + adj
seems like + noun
120
[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?
121
She **\_ (looks? looks like?)** a bit weird.
She **looks** a bit weird.
looks + adj
looks like + noun
122
Heer boyfriend **\_ (seems? seems like?)** an asshole.
Her boyfriend **seems like** an asshole.
seems like + a noun
123
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)
124
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.
125
I don't want to **fork out \_** a new washing machine.
I don't want to **fork out for** a new washing machine.
126
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
127
What's this?
mulled wine
/mʌld/
128
[pronunciation]
Santa Claus
/ˈsæntə klɔːz/
129
I hope our dreams **\_ (сбудутся)**.
I hope our dreams **come true**.
130
[pronunciation]
Nothing comes to mind. I think I'll drink a glass of **champagne** and go to sleep.
/ʃæmˈpeɪn/
131
This movie \_ my mood.
= улучшил мне настроение
This movie **improved** my mood.
132
I hope the next year will be \_ (easy) for all of us.
I hope the next year will be **easier** for all of us.
