Feedback November-February Flashcards
We received an _ _ of applications (= лавину) in reply to our advertisement.
We received an avalanche /ˈævəlɑːnʃ/ of applications in reply to our advertisement.
[pronunciation]
region
/ˈriːdʒən/
Слава богу!
Thank god!
(no ‘s’)
Where I’m from, the weather is pretty _ (= мягкая).
Where I’m from, the weather is pretty mild.
This is not a violation of privacy - just _appropriate [negative prefix] curiosity.
This is not a violation of privacy - just inappropriate curiosity.
Noah asked his brother _ (don’t overreact).
Noah asked his brother not to overreact.
DON’T use ‘don’t when it’s NOT the main verb (here, ‘asked’)
[fix a grammar issue]
It’s a bit violation of privacy.
It’s a bit of a violation of privacy.
[fix something]
I’ve been proposed twice.
I‘ve been proposed to twice.
It was my wife’s birthday and her _ (именины).
It was my wife’s birthday and her name day.
[fix something]
It’s a bit psychiatric issue.
It’s a bit of a psychiatric issue.
It looks like their flight has been d_ (= задержан).
It looks like their flight has been delayed.
/dɪˈleɪd/
I’ve been _ Vienna, but I didn’t have the chance to visit this palace.
I’ve been to Vienna, but I didn’t have the chance to visit this palace.
These relics are probably fake - I mean, they say they have stuff that belonged to prophets, they can’t be _ (= настоящими).
These relics are probably fake - I mean, they say they have stuff that belonged to prophets, they can’t be genuine.
/ˈdʒenjuɪn/
Last time I was in the Louvre, I was really exhaust_ (ed? ing?)
Last time I was in the Louvre, I was really exhausted.
I was bored, interested, exhausted, fascinated, etc.
Only people who speak these languages could do something _ (preserve) the language.
Only people who speak these languages could do something to preserve the language.
infinitive of purpose (avoid ‘for’ with verbs)
But we also should think about people who don’t have a home or money _ (live on).
But we also should think about people who don’t have a home or money to live on.
[pronunciation]
disappear
/ˌdɪsəˈpɪə(r)/
[pronunciation]
ideal
/aɪˈdiːəl/
We don’t want to put in any effort to make Christmas special.
or: put any effort into making
[talking about Secret Santa]
Every time I’m surprised how it’s possible to _ (подарить кому-то) the wrong gift when you actually wrote what you wanted.
Every time I’m surprised how it’s possible to get someone the wrong gift when you actually wrote what you wanted.
When someone sends me money, I try to spend this money _ a gift.
When someone sends me money, I try to spend this money on a gift.
I think this was just some general ch_ (болтовня) about nothing.
I think this was just some general chitchat about nothing.
/ˈtʃɪt tʃæt/ - note the stress!
I asked him to _ (одолжить) me some money.
I asked him to lend (= give) me some money.
I hate _ (ask) anyone for anything.
I hate asking anyone for anything.
I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind _ (postpone) the party till tomorrow.
I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind postponing the party till tomorrow.
Which word is better here, ‘very’ or ‘really’? Why?
I _ appreciate it.
I really appreciate it.
really + verb or adj
very + only an adj
How to formulate this?
_ (вы не против - mind) if I open the window?
Do you mind if I open the window?
don’t use ‘Don’t you…’
Compare: ТЫ ЧТО, не понимаешь? - don’t you understand? ТЕБЕ ЧТО, всё равно, что они творят? - don’t you mind?
Do you mind if I ask you a favour?
_, go ahead.
Do you mind if I ask you a favour?
No, go ahead.
I really liked the Grand Canyon, but _ _ (= что касается) Las Vegas, I wasn’t that impressed.
I really liked the Grand Canyon, but as for Las Vegas, I wasn’t that impressed.
I don’t _ enough sleep. (= не высыпаюсь)
I don’t get enough sleep.
[sleep debt] I don’t think you can c_ _ _ sleep at the weekend. (= наверстать)
[sleep debt] I don’t think you can catch up on sleep at the weekend.
Note the linking! cat-chu-pon
I don’t think it would be easy to find a job overseas nowadays, because a lot of countries are facing an _ (экономический кризис).
I don’t think it would be easy to find a job overseas nowadays, because a lot of countries are facing an economic crisis.
Pronunciation: /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/, /ˌekəˈnɒmɪk/
not экономный - economical
I was really _ (вдохновлена) by Normandy, even though it wasn’t my first time in France.
I was really inspired by Normandy, even though it wasn’t my first time in France.
[fix this]
The city isn’t made of rubber….
There’s limited space in the city.
never
NevEr
NEVER
NEVER translate idioms word for word
!
Explain them like you’d explain them to someone who doesn’t know the idiom.
I really enjoyed this TV show, and I’m quite p_ (= избирательная, разборчивая).
I really enjoyed this TV show, and I’m quite picky.
[pronunciation]
genre
BrE /ˈʒɒnrə/
AmE /ˈʒɑːnrə/
I don’t mind _ (watch) dark comedies, but not too dark.
I don’t mind watching dark comedies, but not too dark.
[pronunciation]
psychology
/saɪˈkɒlədʒi/
