Feedback November-February Flashcards
[pronunciation]
tornado
/tɔːˈneɪdəʊ/
[pronunciation]
Early warnings of rising water levels prevented another major catastrophe.
/kəˈtæstrəfi/
[pronunciation]
hurricane
BrE /ˈhʌrɪkən/
AmE /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
[pronunciation]
I saw this news and asked my friend who lives there…
/skt/
[pronunciation]
Olya explained this last time.
/nd/
Some people think that climate change is just p_ (политика).
Some people think that climate change is just politics.
/ˈpɒlətɪks/
Lately, the climate in our region has been getting more _ (мягкий).
Lately, the climate in our region has been getting more mild.
I think politicians just want to _ (= steal) more money.
I think politicians just want to embezzle /ɪmˈbezl/ more money.
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.
[pronunciation]
and furthermore
/ˌfɜːðəˈmɔː(r)/
Formulate a sentence without direct speech.
I don’t want _ (please don’t overreact).
I don’t want you to overreact.
I know exactly _ (что ты имеешь в виду).
I know exactly what you mean.
not a question => direct word order
Last year, Lufthansa pilots went _ _ (= у них была забастовка)
Last year, Lufthansa pilots went on strike.
иврит
Hebrew
/ˈhiːbruː/
[stress]
Arabic
/ˈærəbɪk/
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)
[pronunciation]
perfume
BrE /ˈpɜːfjuːm/
AmE /pərˈfjuːm/
империя
empire
/ˈempaɪə(r)/
император
emperor
/ˈempərə(r)/
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/
I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind _ (switch) seats with me.
I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind switching seats with me.
[asking for a BIG favour]
I know it’s a big a_.
I know it’s a big ask.
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)
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.
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
/ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/
This will make our neighbourhood a lot _ (pretty) and (convenient).
This will make our neighbourhood a lot prettier 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 giving 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)
