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Feedback November-December Flashcards

1
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My husband loves singing in the shower, even though he doesn’t have _ e_ _ music.

A

My husband loves singing in the shower, even though he doesn’t have an ear for music.

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Natalya thinks that she isn’t getting anywhere _ her skiing, even after 5 years of annual experience in the Swiss Alps.

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Natalya thinks that she isn’t getting anywhere with her skiing, even after 5 years of annual experience in the Swiss Alps.

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A: ‘I couldn’t sleep all night. This was a very stressful situation - and I really panicked.’

B: ‘Yeah, I’d _ too.’ (= я бы на твоём месте тоже паниковала)

A

I couldn’t sleep all night. This was a very stressful situation - and I really panicked.

Yeah, I’d be panicking too.

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[pronunciation]
After a year with the company, she got promoted to a managerial role.

A

/ˌmænəˈdʒɪriəl/

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[what’s the meaning?]

Can you recall a time when you got a bit carried away with a project or hobby? What was the outcome?

/ˈaʊtkʌm/

A

the outcome = the result

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[how to show your irritation with grammar here?]

You / always / forget to bring your ID!

A

You‘re always forgetting to bring your ID!

always + present continuous shows irritation

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[fix an issue]
I didn’t got too carried away - maybe just a little bit.

A

I didn’t get too carried away - maybe just a little bit.

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[pronunciation]
He panicked

A

/kt/

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[pronunciation]
scuba diving

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/ˈskuːbə daɪvɪŋ/

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[what article?]
‘I think this was _ right decision.’

‘Yeah, It was _ right thing to do.’

A

I think this was the right decision.

Yeah, It was the right thing to do.

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If you ask me, soft skills _ (становятся) more and more essential.

A

If you ask me, soft skills are getting more and more essential.

change => present continuous!!

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ChatGPT might come up with some random numbers so you can’t be _ (уверена на 100%) that you got correct information.

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ChatGPT might come up with some random numbers so you can’t be a hundred percent sure that you got correct information.

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[pronunciation]

generate something

A

/ˈdʒenəreɪt/

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Online, you can’t _ (отличить) true information from fake news.

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Online, you can’t tell true information from fake news.

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[pronunicaiton]

AI (artificial intelligence)

A

/ˌeɪ ˈaɪ/

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[pronunciation]
getting more and more essential

A

mo-ran-mo-ressential

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[pronunciation]
essential

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/ɪˈsenʃl/

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Maybe this image is fake, maybe it’s genuine… сложно сказать.

A

Maybe this image is fake, maybe it’s genuine… it’s hard to tell.

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Насколько я могу судить, this image is fake.

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As far as I can tell, this image is fake.

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Sorry, I couldn’t hear you very well - could you please s_ _? (= say that a bit louder)

A

Sorry, I couldn’t hear you very well - could you please speak up? (= say that a bit louder)

or: speak closer to the mic

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[pronunciation]
He’s really getting on my nerves.

A

/vz/

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[pronunciation]
How old are you?

A

ol-dare

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[say? talk? speak?]
I _ this phrase when I don’t want to offend someone.

A

I say this phrase when I don’t want to offend someone.

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[pronunciation]
He’d driven all the way from New York to Washigton.

A

/ˈdrɪvn/

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[pronunciation]
compass

A

/ˈkʌmpəs/

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On the eights day he was found by a helicopter - so they’d been searching for him _ (всё это время), I guess.

A

On the eights day he was found by a helicopter - so they’d been searching for him the whole time, I guess.

or: all this time

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By that time, he _ (has? had) been missing for seven days.

A

By that time, he had been missing for seven days.
he’d

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[pronunciation]
the desert

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/ˈdezət/

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Оля, мне нужна пояснительная бригада

A

Olya, I don’t get it.

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[pronunciation]
he ate snakes and insects

A

a ninsects

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I have a folding chair at home, but I’d like to buy a more comfortable chair.

Also a folding one?

No,

Ah, just a _ (обычный стул).

A

I have a folding chair at home, but I’d like to buy a more comfortable chair.

Also a folding one?

No,

Ah, just a regular chair.

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32
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Is ‘thought-provoking’ spelled with a _ (дефис)?

A

Is ‘thought-provoking’ spelled with a hyphen?

/ˈhaɪfn/

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[pronunciation]

Find a pulse to see if her heart is still beating

A

/pʌls/

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[pronunciation]
I made friends with my colleague at my last company.

A

COlleague - the stress is on the FIRST syllable

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Let’s _ (перейдём к следующему - слайду, вопросу и т.д.)

A

Let’s move on.

Let’s move on to another slide.

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36
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When I was _ (моложе), it was easier for me to make friends.

A

When I was younger, it was easier for me to make friends.

don’t use both ‘more’ and ‘er’ together
more difficult
harder

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Sometimes I make small talk with r_ at Zoomba class. (= people who regularly come there)

A

Sometimes I make small talk with regulars at Zoomba class.

/ˈreɡjələz/

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[pronunciation]
Nice to meet a fellow opera lover!

A

BrE /ˈɒprə/
AmE /ˈɑːprə/

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39
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I was having a shower when suddently the water stopped running.

How to respond to this naturally? ( the general strategy + at least one reply)

A

Strategy: react emotionally + ask a further question.

“Oh no, that must have been so frustrating! Did you manage to get it fixed?”

“That sounds like a nightmare! Has that happened before?”

That’s the worst, especially in the middle of a shower! Did you have to call a plumber?”

“What a bummer! I hope it wasn’t too cold when the water stopped.”

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The bus driver threw me out of the bus and just drove away.

Oh no! What a n_ (= да как он посмел!)

A

The bus driver threw me out of the bus and just drove away.

Oh no! What a nerve! (= да как он посмел!)

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41
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I was watching a youtube video so I didn’t realize _ (что уже вечер).

A

I was watching a youtube video so I didn’t realize it was the evening.

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I was in the gym and I didn’t notice _ (что повредила my ankle).

A

I was in the gym and I didn’t notice that I‘d sprained my ankle.

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One day I _ (get / stick) in a traffic jam and ….

A

One day I got stuck in a traffic jam.

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[meaning]
When I learned that my mortgage rate would be increased because I _ (forget) to pay the insurance…

A

[meaning]
When I learned that my mortgage rate would be increased because I’d forgotten to pay the insurance…

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[talking about a bike accident]
I was crossing the road too and _ (у меня была низкая скорость).

A

[talking about a bike accident]
I was crossing the road too and I wasn’t going very fast.

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I _ aware of environmental issues, but to be honest at the moment I think I’m part of the problem, not the solution.

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I AM aware of environmental issues, but to be honest at the moment I think I’m part of the problem, not the solution.

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They’ve discovered bacteria that consume plastic.

A

/bækˈtɪəriə/

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[stress]
fascinating

A

/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

49
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I find it exciting when my son _ (получает пятёрки по) maths.

A

I find it exciting when my son gets good marks in maths.

‘пятёрки’ is too culture-specific - so you need to reformulate so that people from other countries understand you

50
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You’ll get into a lot of trouble if the police _ (узнают) about this situation.

A

You’ll get into a lot of trouble if the police find out about this situation.

or ‘learn’
not = знают (уже) = know

51
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[pronunciation]
where’s the stress?

Make an effort.

A

Make a NEffort

52
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[pronunciation]
fascinated

A

/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd/

53
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[pronunciation]
How does music affect the way you feel?

A

aFFECT
/əˈfekt/

54
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Missing breakfast always has _ clear effect _ the way I feel.

/ɪˈfekt/

A

Missing breakfast always has a clear effect on the way I feel.

/ɪˈfekt/

55
Q

Do you need to add a preposition?

This doesn’t affect my social interactions.

A

NO

This doesn’t affect my social interactions.
affect + noun

56
Q

This doesn’t affect my social interactions.

reformulate with ‘effect’

A

This doesn’t have an effect on my social interactions.

57
Q

я чувствую себя more comfortable when..

A

I feel more comfortable when….

(no ‘myself’!)

58
Q

We were in a taxi and I _ (talk) to a colleague and the driver…

A

We were in a taxi and I was talking to a colleague and the driver…

59
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We were in the taxi and I was talking to a colleague and the driver _ (= услышал) us and it turned out…

A

We were in the taxi and I was talking to a colleague and the driver overheard us and it turned out…

/ˌəʊvəˈhɜːd/

60
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We were in the taxi and I was talking to a colleague and the driver overheard us and it turned out he _ (know) the person we _ (talk) about.

A

.. it turned out he knew the person we were talking about.

61
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I was working on a project all Friday and I _ (я закончила только в субботу вечером - use ‘until’).

A

I was working on a project all Friday and I didn’t finish until Saturday night.

62
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And of course she didn’t pass her exam.

Oh, that’s t_ b_ (= я сочувствую).

A

And of course she didn’t pass her exam.

Oh, that’s too bad (= я сочувствую).

also: Oh, that’s unfortunate / Oh, that’s a shame / ….

63
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I had to retake my driving exam a few times, but at least I didn’t _ any accidents.

A

I had to retake my driving exam a few times, but at least I didn’t get into any accidents.

or: cause any accidents

64
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[make a sentence]
I / clean the house / when / I find / some art albums.

A

I was cleaning the house when I found some art albums.

65
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[fix the issue]

[the task was to share a story that’s similar to one on the slide]
I’m not jogging. And what about you? Are you jogging?

A

[the task was to share a story that’s similar to one on the slide]
I’m not into jogging. And what about you? Are you into jogging?

or: I don’t jog.

66
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Olga was asked if she _ Russian, while she was in the elevator

A

Olga was asked if she was Russian, while she was in the elevator

67
Q

“Do you mind if I work from home next Thursday?”
What’s a professional way to say
‘Provided you work well’

A

Provided this doesn’t affect the quality of your work.

68
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Is it okay if I bring my kids to the picnic?

Of course, provided they _ (будут нормально себя вести).

A

Is it okay if I bring my kids to the picnic?

Of course, provided they behave.

69
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[the meaning]
a bunch of adults

A

(informal, especially North American English)

several adults

70
Q

[Make a sentence]

Maybe she’s in love with him and
she / doesn’t want / he / propose to his girlfriend.

A

Maybe she doesn’t want him to propose to his girlfriend.

doesn’t want her/ me / them / us to do this

71
Q

[What’s the difference in meaning?]
Context: talking about a car

It’s getting me into a lot of trouble lately.
It’s giving me a lot of trouble lately.

A

“Getting me into trouble” implies causing problems with others (like accidents and fines)

“Giving me trouble” typically refers to the car having mechanical issues or being unreliable.

72
Q

Is it possible to use ‘me’ here?

Would you recommend / sign up for some cooking classes?

A

No

Would you recommend I sign up for some cooking classes?

but: What [games / films / tools] would you recommend to me?

73
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[pronunciation]
recipe

A

/ˈresəpi/

74
Q

[fix something here]
So, you advise me to buy a gorilla?

A

So, your advice is to buy a gorilla?

75
Q

[pronunciation]

my cooking skills are pretty basic

A

/ˈbeɪsɪk/

76
Q

[restructure this sentence]
I believe it’s not safe.

A

I don’t think it’s safe.

1 personal example?

77
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[pronunciation]
astronaut

A

/ˈæstrənɔːt/

78
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He’s a very _ (щедрый) neighbour.

A

He’s a very generous neighbour.

79
Q

find? find out?

I’ll _ who’s coming to the party.
I’ll try to _ someone nice to invite to our party.

A

I’ll find out who’s coming to the party.
I’ll try to find someone nice to invite to our party.

find out information
find people / things / ….

80
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[add a word here]

If I were you, I’d take up break dancing because it’s more for women than bodybuilding.

A

If I were you, I’d take up break dancing because it’s more APPROPRIATE for women than bodybuilding.

or: more suitable for women

81
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It’s you who wanted to do it! We’re just giving _ (советы) here!

A

It’s you who wanted to do it! We’re just giving advice here!

82
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[plural or uncountable?]
I’ve been thinking about getting more exerci…

A

uncountable

I’ve been thinking about getting more exerciSE

83
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[pronunciation]
dangerous
famous
curious
marvellous
hilarious

A

/əs/

84
Q

[pronunciation]
I’m thinking about getting more exercise.

A

mo_RExercise

/ˈeksəsaɪz/

85
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[pronunciation]
bought a pre-owned car

A

/priː/

86
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I‘ve been a bit bor_ (ed? ing?) lately.

A

I‘ve been a bit bored lately.

87
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I’m just worried that music lessons _ (will? would?) be pricey.

A

I’m just worried that music lessons would be pricey.

88
Q

[reformulate]
If I were you, I’d get a parrot.

= в твоей ситуации

A

If I were in your shoes, I’d get a parrot.

89
Q

But _ parrots require a lot of training?

разве они не…?

A

But don’t parrots require a lot of training?

90
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I’d get a talking parrot. You know, they’re quite talkative. _ (= тогда) you won’t feel lonely anymore.

A

I’d get a talking parrot. You know, they’re quite talkative. That way (= тогда) you won’t feel lonely anymore.

91
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You might be able to find one _ Avito.

A

You might be able to find one on Avito.

92
Q

[visit or attend]
When my daughter was _ing music school…

A

When my daughter was attending music school…

attend events / courses
visit people / museums

93
Q

I don’t think I can dye my hair blue. I think my boss _ (will or would?) fire me.

A

I don’t think I can dye my hair blue. I think my boss would fire me.

94
Q

[visit or attend?]
I sometimes need to _ court sessions, so I don’t think I can dye my hair blue.

A

I sometimes need to attend court sessions, so I don’t think I can dye my hair blue.

attend events

95
Q

[Pronunciation]
If I dye my hair bright blue, I’d need to renew the colour every week or so

A

/rɪ/

96
Q

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

A

She seems a bit weird.

seems + adj
seems like + noun

97
Q

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

A

Her boyfriend seems like an asshole.

seems like + a noun

98
Q

A ‘positive’ synonym?

He has a weird sense of humour.

>> q_

A

He has a quirky sense of humour.

/ˈkwɜːki/

99
Q

It’s bad if a teenager is shy and insecure, because they can’t _ (постоять за себя).

insecure = закомплексованные

A

It’s bad if a teenager is shy and insecure, because they can’t stand up for themselves.

100
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It’s awful when people are completely _ (безответственные).

A

It’s awful when people are completely irresponsible.

101
Q

A receptionist has to be talkative, _ (в хорошем смысле слова).

A

A receptionist has to be talkative, but in a good way.

102
Q

my team
suggested
me
get presents for our boss

A

My team suggested (that) we get presents for our boss.

or: suggested getting

103
Q

[pronunciation]
paracetamol

A

/ˌpærəˈsiːtəmɒl/
/ˌpærəˈsetəmɒl/

104
Q

Looks like the manager is giving a bonus to everyone in the department.

That’s quite sweet _ him, isn’t _?

A

Looks like the manager is giving a bonus to everyone in the department.

That’s quite sweet of him, isn’t it?

105
Q

They’ve done a great job, _ they?

A

They’ve done a great job, haven’t they?

106
Q

[tag question]
But I’m the manager, _ _?

A

But I’m the manager, aren’t I?

107
Q

All of us are so tired _ the end of the year, aren’t we?

A

All of us are so tired at the end of the year, aren’t we?

108
Q

Superhero films are quite popular th_ d_, aren’t they?

A

Superhero films are quite popular these days, aren’t they?

109
Q

What’s this?

A

mulled wine
/mʌld/

110
Q

[pronunciation]
Santa Claus

A

/ˈsæntə klɔːz/

111
Q

what’s this?

A

a bauble
/ˈbɔːbl/

112
Q

This woman is _ her Christmas tree.

(= украшает)

A

This woman is decorating her Christmas tree.

113
Q

I think these magic glasses help you see something _ (Christmas >> adjective)

A

I think these magic glasses help you see something Christmassy.

114
Q

I like white Christmas, because it makes the atmosphere really _ (праздничной).

A

I like white Christmas, because it makes the atmosphere really festive (праздничной).

115
Q

[word formation]

Will you be taking part in the Christmas and New Year f_ (FESTIVAL > another noun) in your town this year?

A

Will you be taking part in the Christmas and New Year festivities in your town this year?

/feˈstɪvətiz/

116
Q

As a kid, I got my parents […] and I was very proud that I was able to _ (накопить) some money and buy it.

A

As a kid, I got my parents […] and I was very proud that I was able to save up some money and buy it.

117
Q

it could be difficult to _ (= придумать) ideas for what [gifts] to get her.

A

it could be difficult to come up with ideas for what [gifts] to get her.

118
Q

[context: talking about the Christmas fairytale video]

I think this video is very f_-_ (= притянуто за уши, not very believable).

A

I think this video is very far-fetched (= притянуто за уши, not very believable).

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