Feedback November-February Flashcards by Olya Sergeeva

[pronunciation]
tornado

/tɔːˈneɪdəʊ/

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Early warnings of rising water levels prevented another major catastrophe.

/kəˈtæstrəfi/

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hurricane

BrE /ˈhʌrɪkən/
AmE /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/

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[pronunciation]
I saw this news and asked my friend who lives there…

/skt/

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[pronunciation]
Olya explained this last time.

/nd/

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Some people think that climate change is just p_ (политика).

Some people think that climate change is just politics.

/ˈpɒlətɪks/

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Lately, the climate in our region has been getting more _ (мягкий).

Lately, the climate in our region has been getting more mild.

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I think politicians just want to _ (= steal) more money.

I think politicians just want to embezzle /ɪmˈbezl/ more money.

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In this essay, the author gives statements _ f_ _ (= в защиту) different sides.

In this essay, the author gives statements in favour of (= в защиту) different sides.

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[pronunciation]
and furthermore

/ˌfɜːðəˈmɔː(r)/

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Formulate a sentence without direct speech.
I don’t want _ (please don’t overreact).

I don’t want you to overreact.

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I know exactly _ (что ты имеешь в виду).

I know exactly what you mean.

not a question => direct word order

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Last year, Lufthansa pilots went _ _ (= у них была забастовка)

Last year, Lufthansa pilots went on strike.

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иврит

Hebrew
/ˈhiːbruː/

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[stress]
Arabic

/ˈærəbɪk/

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I think Spanish is the most _ (распространённый) language in the world.

I think Spanish is the most widespread language in the world.

/ˈwaɪdspred/ - note the stress! (on the FIRST syllable)

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[pronunciation]
perfume

BrE /ˈpɜːfjuːm/
AmE /pərˈfjuːm/

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империя

empire
/ˈempaɪə(r)/

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император

emperor
/ˈempərə(r)/

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Is it necessary and is it v_ (целесообразно) to try and preserve these languages?

Is it necessary and is it viable to try and preserve these languages?

/ˈvaɪəbl/

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I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind _ (switch) seats with me.

I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind switching seats with me.

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[asking for a BIG favour]
I know it’s a big a_.

I know it’s a big ask.

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As someone with a degree in economics, I can say that _ _ never enough resources.

As someone with a degree in economics, I can say that there are never enough resources.

there are + noun (plural)

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If the airline company lost my luggage, that would be _ _ (вполне достаточно, чтобы spoil my trip).

If the airline company lost my luggage, that would be quite enough to spoil my trip.

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As a lawyer, if you wanted to find a job overseas, you'd probably have to **r\_ (переквалифицироваться)**, because foreign laws would be totally different.

As a lawyer, if you wanted to find a job overseas, you'd probably have to **retrain**, because foreign laws would be totally different.

I don't think this position would be **\_ (достаточно оплачиваться)**.

I don't think this position would be **well-paid enough**.

I need greens spaces - but **\_ (safety \>\> adjective)** green spaces, not simply forests and woods.

I need greens spaces - but **safe** green spaces, not simply forests and woods.

Even my **\_ (любимая) river** was really dirty this morning.

Even my **favourite river** was really dirty this morning.

What I've **\_ (= заметила)** is that five years ago, the product quality was a lot better than it is now.

What I've **noticed** is that five years ago, the product quality was a lot better than it is now.

Where do **\_ (самые большие деревья)** grow? In your childhood.

Where do **the biggest trees** grow? In your childhood.

Dry cleaning costs a fortune! Instead of dry cleaning I **\_ (могла бы купить - в прошлом)** a new one!

Dry cleaning costs a fortune! Instead of dry cleaning I **could've bought** a new one! **could've + V3**

Do you have a special 'dry cleaning' **\_ (режим)** on your washing machine?

Do you have a special 'dry cleaning' **mode** on your washing machine?

I don't **\_ (не глажу)** my clothes at all.

I don't **iron** my clothes at all. /ˈaɪən/

I'm thinking about **\_ (get)** these trousers mended.

I'm thinking about **getting** these trousers mended. preposition + ing

I'm very **c\_ (любопытная)**.

I'm very **curious**. /ˈkjʊriəs/

[pronunciation] I can **sew** clothes. (= шить)

/səʊ/ NOT **подавать в суд** на одежду - sue /suː/

[pronunciation] He has a **beard**.

/bɪəd/

[stress] consequences

CONsequences /**ˈkɒn**sɪkwənsɪz/

This will make our neighbourhood **a lot** **\_ (pretty)** and **(convenient)**.

This will make our neighbourhood **a lot** prett**ier** and **more** convenient.

If you park it there, you'll have to pay **a \_ (штраф)**.

If you park it there, you'll have to pay **a fine**.

I think this idea is very **c\_ (= неоднозначная)**.

I think this idea is very **controversial**. /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃl/

**Where's the stress?** The student needs **access** to library resources.

/ˈækses/

**Where's the stress?** It's **necessary** to have libraries.

/ˈnesəsəri/

[pronunciation] Don't miss this **opportunity**!

/ˌɒpəˈtʃuːnəti/

I’m about to \_ (= я вот-вот **выйду на пенсию**).

I’m about to **retire**.

**[pronunciation]** ...the vitamins that are **vital** for health (= extremely important)

/ˈvaɪtl/

[pronunciation] Dear Sir or **Madam**

/ˈmædəm/

I have already sent my complaint to the support department, but nobody has replied. **Th\_ \_ \_ (= по этой причине)** I would formally like to request a replacement or a refund.

**That is why** I would formally like to request a replacement or a refund.

Could you send me a replacement? **A\_ (= 'or' but formal)**, I would be happy to receive a refund.

Could you send me a replacement? **Alternatively**, I would be happy to receive a refund.

The battery runs out after five minutes, **wh\_ ( = в то время как)** your website states that it should last 65 minutes.

The battery runs out after five minutes, **while** your website states that it should last 65 minutes. or: whereas your website states.... ...although... ...even though...

I was wondering if you **wouldn't mind \_ (give me a lift).**

I was wondering if you **wouldn't mind** giv**ing** me a lift.

This flat is smaller but closer to the centre, \_ the other one is bigger but much further away. **(= в то время, как)**

This flat is smaller but closer to the centre, **whereas /ˌweərˈæz/** the other one is bigger but much further away.

We could place a bookcase in the corner. **That / exactly / I / think!**

That's exactly what I was thinking!

And I can imagine **\_ (few or a few?)** cats here!

And I can imagine **a few (= some)** cats here! not мало (= few)

[add a word here] One thing that really gets me down at work when people don't communicate properly.

[One thing that really gets me down at work] **IS** when people don't communicate properly.

It was **\_ (поздно менять)** my tickets

It was **too late to** change my tickets

Sometimes people look down on others because of the way they **\_ (растят, воспитывают)** their children.

Sometimes people look down on others because of the way they **bring up** their children.

Sometimes people look down on others **ba\_ \_ \_ w\_ they'\_ \_ (из-за того, как они одеты).**

Sometimes people look down on others **based on the way they're dressed**.

[pronunciation] **European** delivery companies

/ˌjʊrə**ˈpiːən**/

There are **\_** people **l\_ \_** in my bubble. (= у меня ТАКИХ людей нет)

There are **no** people **like that** in my bubble.

финансовый financi\_

finan**cial** /fəˈnæn**ʃl**/

This year I'm planning to **a\_ \_** a PhD program at a university.

This year I'm planning to **apply for** a PhD program at a university.

I'm planning to **t\_ \_** a student loan.

I'm planning to **take out** a student loan.

These days, it’s difficult to predict your **financial f\_** (=сложно предсказать свои финансовые перспективы).

These days, it’s difficult to predict your **financial future**.

I'm looking **forward to \_ (fly)** to Kathmandu.

I'm looking **forward to flying** to Kathmandu.

I'm not sure about my **job p\_** because it's a very competitive field. перспективы

I'm not sure about my **job prospects** because it's a very competitive field.

I try to put away 6**%** of every paycheck.

per cent

The **interest rate** \_ student loans is four times lower than \_ ordinary loans.

**The interest rate on** student loans is four times lower that **on** ordinary loans.

It's a great opportunity to get a good IT education **without \_ (spend)** a lot of money.

It's a great opportunity to get a good IT education without **spending** a lot of money.

She'll need to pay off not only her debt but also the **\_ (процент)** on it.

She'll need to pay off not only her debt but also the **interest** on it.

[pronunciation] five **%**

/pə ˈsent/

[pronunciation] debt

/det/

This investment could be more **p\_ (более выгодно)**.

This investment could be more **profitable**.

In England, your interest rate isn't stable - it **fl\_**. (= goes up and down)

In England, your interest rate isn't stable - **it fluctuates**. /ˈflʌktʃueɪt/