Feedback September-October Flashcards
1
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He’s _______ a _____. (у него высокая температура)
A
He’s running a fever.
2
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[Grammar: for a question} Why / you / decided to continue this course?
A
Why did you decide
3
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[pronunciation] course
A
O not У (like ‘or’)
4
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Natalia is in _____ (Украина) now.
A
Ukraine
5
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Natalia is _______ (украинка - adjective)
A
Ukrainian
6
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[Grammar / make a question] What else? What / can / be?
A
What can it be?
7
Q
What is this?
A
a clock
8
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What’s this?
A
a watch (NOT ‘watches’)
9
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Now my life is _____ (спокойнее).
A
my life is calmer (no ‘more’)
10
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Now my life is ____ (намного спокойнее).
A
a lot calmer
or
much calmer
11
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На нём часы.
A
He’s wearing a watch.
12
Q
Girls, _______? (= Девушки, на вас есть бюстгальтер?)
A
are you wearing a bra?
13
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much more _____ (calm or calmer?)
A
much more calm
14
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It’s _______ for me to meet new people. (Для меня это стресс)
A
It’s stressful for me to..
15
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______ (мне интересно знакомиться с) new people.
A
It’s interesting for me to meet new people.
16
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Sometimes _____ (моё первое впечатление неправильное).
A
my first impression is wrong
17
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I can decide if we speak ______ (тет-а-тет)
A
one-to-one
18
Q
much _____ (calm or calmer?)
A
much calmer (much = намного)
19
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____ (в какую страну ты переехала?)
A
What country did you move to?
20
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My _____ (специализация) is psychosomatics.
A
specialization
/ˌspeʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
21
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[pronunciation] particularly
A
/pəˈtɪkjələli/
22
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бездомная кошка
A
a stray cat
23
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[pronunciation, stress] illustrator
A
/ˈɪləstreɪtə(r)/
24
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[stress] colleagues
A
colleagues
25
The _____ [продавщица] was a bit rude.
the shop assistant
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The shop assistant ______ (разговаривала по телефону) all the time.
**was on the phone** all the time
27
What is Elena's hobby?
embroidery
/ɪmˈbrɔɪdəri/
28
\_\_\_\_\_\_ this tool. (у меня нет)
I **don't have**
| (not ‘I haven’t')
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we need to _____ this problem (решить)
solve this problem
| (not ‘decide’ = **принять** решение)
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If you ask me, restaurants should pay their staff enough - I used to be a waitress and it was very stressful to depend on tips.
I know exactly what you mean, and I agree with you ______ (по этому вопросу)
agree with you **on this point**
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[pronunciation] il**le**gal
/ɪˈ**liːɡ**əl/
32
I think retirement age should be _______ (\<\> increased) by 10 years.
decreased
/dɪˈkriːst/
33
I think that customers should be allowed to ______ their waiter. (поблагодарить)
allowed to **thank** their waiter
or
to **say thank you to** the waiter
34
I want to express my _____ (благодарность) for all the help you've given me this year.
Thank you!!
express my **gra****titude**
/ˈɡrætɪtjuːd/
35
Если я правильно понимаю это предложение..
[word order] If I **understand** this sentence **correctly..**
(**not** ‘understand correctly’)
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We had two ____ \_\_ which we disagreed completely. [два вопроса]
two **points on** which disagreed
37
If you've _____ (достигла пенсионного возраста)
you've reached retirement age
/rɪˈtaɪəmənt/
38
I think retirement age should be _______ (уменьшен) by 10 years.
should be decreased
/dɪˈkriːst/
39
I think if you continue working after you've reached retirement age, you should receive both your salary and your pension.
## Footnote
**It would be _____ (справедливо).**
It would be **fair**.
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[improve] If I understand correctly *your answer,* Liza
if I understand **you** correctly, Liza
if I understand **your point** correctly, Liza
if I understand **your idea** correctly, Liza
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We had two points on which we disagreed \_\_\_\_\_\_. [совершенно не согласны]
disagreed **completely**
| (not ‘at all’)
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There are not enough ______ young people. (квалифицированные)
qualified young people
/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/
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She had an _____ (сделала аборт)
She **had** an **abortion**.
44
In India, the situation with demographics is a _____ (катострофа).
catastroph**e**
/kəˈtæstrə**fi**/
45
They decide whether to have an abortion ____ on the kid's gender. (основываясь)
**based on** the kid's gender
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[stress] if I understood you **correctly**
correctly
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She ____ an abortion. (сделала)
**had** an abortion
48
What's the meaning?
**equally**
/ˈiː.kwə.li/
e.g. ‘**equally** important’
в равной степени
в равной степени важны
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[how to make _the underlined bit_ even more polite and tactful?] **Really?** [❤️](https://emojipedia.org/red-heart/) **Do you think so?** [❤️](https://emojipedia.org/red-heart/) _I don't agree_ because in your speech you equate success and money.
_I don't_ **_really_** _agree_ because in your speech you equate success and money.
or
**I _can't_ agree with you _here_** because…
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If you partner doesn't respect you, then the relationship is _____ (не имеет смысла).
If you partner doesn't respect you, then the relationship is **pointless**.
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I think the situation _____ (становится хуже).
I think the situation **is getting worse.**
**get** + a **comparative** adjective
**change** =\> present continuous
52
**[Talking about patriarchy in Georgia]** It's nice when someone opens the door for you, but if at the same time males can dictate what you should do, then no, thanks. I can open the door myself.
**[reformulate]** And these things are **\_\_\_\_\_\_** [**connected = это две стороны одной медали**], in my opinion.
And these things are **two sides of the same coin,** in my opinion.
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Two weeks ago they started saying that CO2 is good for people. I was very surprised - and I understood that this is simply ____ (политика).
Two weeks ago they started saying that CO2 is good for people. I was very surprised - and I understood that this is simply **politics**.
BrE /ˈpɒlətɪks/
AmE /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
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**[collocation]** I believe that making everyone wear masks - they simply do that to **\_\_\_ money.**
I believe that making everyone wear masks - they simply do that to **make money.**
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[pronunciation] My camera has been **fixed.**
**/**fɪkst**/**
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If you don't have money or love, I believe, in the end you will _____ (сожалеть об этом).
If you don't have money or love, I believe, in the end you will **regret it**.
/rɪˈɡret/
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[after a discussion activity]
Should I share the opinion of ____ (моего собеседника)?
Should I share opinion of **the person I was talking to**?
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Money or love?
Well, if you ask me, I think both of them are ____ (equal) important.
Well, if you ask me, I think both of them are equal**ly** **important.**
(adverb + adjective)
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[pronunciation] patriarchal
/ˌp**eɪ**triˈ**ɑːkl**/
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[how to make _the underlined bit_ even more polite and tactful?] **Really?** [❤️](https://emojipedia.org/red-heart/) **Do you think so?** [❤️](https://emojipedia.org/red-heart/)I don't really agree[](https://emojipedia.org/red-heart/)because _in your speech_ you equate success and money.
'in your speech’ is a bit too personal.
**Really?** [❤️](https://emojipedia.org/red-heart/) **Do you think so?** [❤️](https://emojipedia.org/red-heart/)I don't really agree[](https://emojipedia.org/red-heart/)because **_it seems to me_** you equate success and money.
or
**_if I understood your point correctly_** you equate..
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[pronunciation] event
event
/ɪˈvent/
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[pronunciation] exhibition
/ˌe**ks**ɪˈbɪʃn/
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Who is the ____ (организатор) of this event?
Who is the **or****ganizer** of this event?
/ˈɔː.ɡən.aɪ.zər/
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[pronunciation] almost
/ˈ**ɔː**l.məʊst/
65
Which of your family members do you see at least ____ (раз в месяц).
Which of your family members do you see at least once **a** month.
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Sonya was one of the ____ (организаторов) of that exhibition.
Sonya was one of the organizeers of that exhibition.
/ˈɔː.ɡən.aɪ.zəz/
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[correct the mistake] Do you like such events **or you prefer** to be at home?
**Do you like such events** or **_do_** **you prefer to be at home?**
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'Who gave you these flowers?' my husband asked _____ (подозрительно).
'Who gave you these flowers?' my husband asked **sus****pi****ciously**.
/səˈspɪʃəsli/
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Did you talk about last weekend or the _______ weekend? (=next)
Did you talk about last weekend or **the** **up****coming weekend**?
/ˈʌpˌkʌm.ɪŋ/
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How did you find this school?
I saw an __ in Google. (=объявление)
I saw an **ad** in Google.
or
an advertisement /ədˈvɜː.tɪs.mənt/
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I don't drink alcohol at the weekend. I have a group therapy session on Sundays in the evening, so I have to s\_\_ s\_\_\_\_. (\<\> drunk)
I don't drink alcohol at the weekend. I have a group therapy group on Sundays in the evening, so I have to **stay sober**.
/ˈsəʊbə(r)/
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I have a group therapy session on Sundays in the evening, and this ____ me ___ drinking alcohol at the weekend. (и из-за этого я не пью - ‘это не даёт мне пить’)
I have a group therapy group on Sundays in the evening, and this **prevents** me **from** drinking alcohol at the weekend.
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A security guard _____ (не дал мне войти в здание).
A security guard **pre****ven****ted me from** enter**ing** the building.
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And what ________ you ____ + call
the police immediately? (и почему вы сразу не позвонили в полицию?)
And what **prevented** you from call**ing**
the police immediately? (и почему вы сразу не позвонили в полицию?)
75
which tense is better?
She **[works/is working]** on a PhD?
**:) She is working on a PhD (temporary)**
:( She works would mean **permanently**.
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[pronunciation] a psychological session
psychological
/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/
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Klara blocked her mum __ Instagram.
Klara blocked her mum **on** Instagram.
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[pronunciation] cunt
*You* [*stupid*](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stupid) *cunt!*
[pronunciation] can't
cunt /k**ʌ**nt/ - extremely offensive! (самый худший мат в английском)
can't /kænt/ (like ‘cat’)
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How to say ‘He said ‘cunt’’ or ‘He said ‘fuck’’ without actually saying these words yourself?
He said the C-word.
He said the F-word.
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My parents accused me of _____ (эгоизм).
My parents accused me of be**ing** **selfish**.
or
accused me of **thinking only about myself**
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**In which of these sentences does ‘_accuse_’ work?**
He __ me of **drinking _too_ much tea.**
He __ me of drinking his coffee. [but I didn't drink his coffee]
He __ me of drinking coffee. [and everyone knows I drink it]
He ✅ accused me of **drinking _too_ much tea.**
He ✅ accused me of drinking his coffee. [but I didn't drink his coffee]
He [❌](https://emojipedia.org/cross-mark/) me of drinking coffee. [and everyone knows I drink it]
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[correct the mistake] My husband insists on wearing longer skirts.
My husband insists **on** **me** wear**ing** longer skirts.
My husband insists **that** **I should wear longer skirts.**
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I have my _____ once a month. (месячные)
my period /ˈpɪəriəd/
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[pronunciation] sober
трезвый
/ˈs**əʊ**bə(r)/
mnemonics: **so** **so**ber
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У меня сегодня начались месячные.
I **got** my **period** today.
/ˈpɪəriəd/
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My daughter's teachers warned ___ (её / not / wear) freak dresses to school.
My daughter's teachers **warned her not to wear** freak dresses to school.
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It's difficult to persuade my mother ____ (do) something new.
It's difficult to **persuade my mother to do** something new.
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My parents encouraged ____ (I / move) to another country.
My parents **encouraged me to move** to another country.
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My husband tried to encourage ____ (I / find a job).
My husband tried to **encourage me to find** a job.
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My mother warned ___ (меня / not / fall in love with) someone rude.
My mother **warned me not to** fall in love **with** someone rude.
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My partner tried to persuade me not to sell our products __ a low price.
My partner tried to persuade me not to sell our products **at** a low price.
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[make a question] ___ to do this? (А почему твой partner пытался тебя убедить..)?
Why did your partner try to persuade
Why + **did** + who + ….
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I tried to persuade my daughter
\_\_\_\_\_ (=Тебе удалось её убедить?)
Did you manage to persuade her?
/ˈmænɪdʒ/
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\_\_\_ you afraid of flu?
Are you **afraid** (= adjective)
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My partner tried ____ (persuade) me (not sell) our products at a low price.
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The school told my daughter that the rules ____ for a reason. (= существуют)
The school told my daughter that the rules **exist** for a reason.
/ɪɡˈzɪst/
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[reformulate, because ‘encourage’ doesn't work with ‘not to’] I tried to **encourage** my mum **not to** deposit her money in a bank.
I tried to …
I tried to **talk my mum out of** deposit**ing** all her money in a bank.
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I tried to talk my mum out of **\_\_\_\_\_ (положить)** all her money in a bank.
I tried to talk my mum out of **depositing** all her money in a bank.
AmE /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/
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My mum insists ___ (что она всегда права).
My mum insists **that** she's always right.
| (insist on + action)
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It was hard to persuade my aunt to ____ (уехать из) Ukraine.
It was hard to persuade my aunt to **leave** Ukraine.
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I'm not that good __ telling jokes - I can sometimes be a bit rude.
I'm not that good **at** telling jokes - I can sometimes be a bit rude.
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I'm pretty bad at ____ (stay sober).
I'm pretty bad **at staying sober.**
103
I'm not ___ good at achieving goals. (не очень-то)
I'm not **that** good at achieving goals. (не очень-то)
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I don't keep in touch with my in-laws. They live in a different city.
‘You’re _____ (тебе повезло).'
‘You’re **lucky**.'
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Unfortunately all of my grandparents _____ (умерли).
Unfortunately all of my grandparents **have passed away**.
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[pronunciation] relative
relative
/ˈrelətɪv/
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Recently, some of my relatives ___ (порвали со мной), unfortunately.
Recently, some of my relatives **cut me off,** unfortunately**.**
or
**cut ties with me**
108
Мы расстались с бойфрендом
We broke up with my boyfriend.
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We d\_\_\_\_\_\_ _____ (lost touch **gradually - постепенно).**
We drifted apart.
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[pronunciation] quit
/kwɪt/
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[pronunciation] **talked** me out
/tɔːkt/
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My ex husband accused me of _____ (not, take care of) our son.
My ex husband **accused me of not taking care** of our son.
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I talked my husband out of working with one of his colleagues, because I hear their meetings and I ____ (заметила) that he was aggressive.
I talked my husband out of working with one of his colleagues, because I hear their meetings and I **noticed** that he was aggressive.
/ˈnəʊtɪs/
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[during a job interview] What? You're planning to relocate in three months? Why didn't you ____ (упоминуть) this before??
[during a job interview] What? You're planning to relocate in three months? Why didn't you **mention** (упоминуть) this before??
/ˈmenʃn/
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I like it when people who ___ (живут) in my house ___ (здороваются друг с другом).
I like it when **people** who **live** in my house **greet each other**.
('people' is plural)
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Yulia's couldn't persuade her daughter ____ (не бросать) swimming.
Yulia's couldn't **persuade** her daughter **not to quit** swimming.
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[correct the mistake] Nataliya insisted on not putting money in a bank
Nataliya insisted on **HER MOM** not putting money in a bank
Nataliya insisted **THAT** her mom shouldn't put money in a bank.
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My husband is pretty good at keeping calm. Sometimes this ______ (БЕСИТ МЕНЯ!)
My husband is pretty good at keeping calm. Sometimes this **drives me mad**.
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My sister is hopeless at ______ (do nothing). She's always busy, and she
My sister is **hopeless** at do**ing** nothing.
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**[reformulate] My husband's sister** is pretty good at throwing parties.
**My** **si****ster-in-law** is pretty good at throwing parties.
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My husband normally knows how to ___ \_\_\_ health issues. (**разобраться** с проблемами со здоровьем).
My husband normally knows how to **sort** **out health issues**.
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\_\_\_\_\_ (один из моих сыновей) is mostly very good at telling jokes. I envy him a little.
**One of my sonS** is mostly very good at telling jokes. I envy him a little.
один из сынов**ЕЙ**
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[pronunciation] multitasking
выполнение кучи задач одновременно
multitasking
/ˌm**ʌ**ltiˈtɑːskɪŋ/
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My husband normally knows how to sort out ____ \_\_\_\_\_\_. (разобраться с **проблемами со здоровьем**).
My husband normally knows how to sort out **health** **issues**.
/helθˈɪʃuːz/
125
He's wearing ____ (психоделические) colours.
**psychedelic**
/ˌsaɪkəˈdelɪk/
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All of these things are connected to Eleanor. ___ her actions __ what she said. **[или.. или]**
**Either** her actions **or** what she said.
not ‘or.. or..’
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Chiddi ___ a stomach ache every time he _____ nervous. (у него болит живот каждый раз, когда он нервничает)
Chiddi **gets a stomach ache** every time he **gets nervous**. (у него болит живот каждый раз, когда он нервничает)
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[вопрос про задание] Оля, а что нам с этими вопросами делать? Нам их обсуждать?
Olya, what are we **supposed to do** with these questions? **Are we supposed to discuss** them?
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[correct the sentence] Olya supposes me to do my homework, but I don't actually do it.
**I'm supposed to do** my homework, but I don't actually do it.
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[correct the sentence] I'm supposed to have a yoga class today, but it didn't work out because I overslept.
I **was** supposed to have a yoga class today, but it **didn't** work out because I overslept.
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[choose a better option]
I **[wasn't/am not]** supposed to stay with my son today, but I'll do it anyway, because he got sick.
I **wasn't** supposed to stay with my son today, but I'll do it anyway, because he got sick.
wasn't supposed to = it **wasn't** the plan
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**It ____ a lot of effort to** control emotions.
**It takes a lot of effort to** control emotions.
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[vocabulary] I'm supposed to have a yoga class today, but it didn't work out because I _________ **(= проспала)**.
I'm supposed to have a yoga class today, but it didn't work out because I **overslept**.
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I bought an ______ (надувную) travel pillow.
I bought an **inflatable** travel pillow.
135
I don't take food supplements if they're not ______ (назначены врачом).
I don't take food supplements if they're not **prescribed by a doctor**.
/prɪˈskraɪbd/
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In Kamchatka, _____ (там вообще не стоит) travel alone.
In Kamchatka, **you're not supposed to** travel alone.
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Weighing yourself every morning is ____ (вредно).
Weighing yourself every morning is **bad for you**.
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Supplements ________ extremely useful, **but in practice** they're absolutely useless.
Supplements **are supposed to be** extremely useful, **but in practice** they're absolutely useless.
139
I never ___ any medicine or food supplements.
I never **take** any medicine or food supplements.
140
I get up at 7 and ___ my son to school.
I get up at 7 and **take** my son to school.
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I'd like to have dinner with someone I _____ (не видела) for a long time.
I'd like to have dinner with someone **I haven't seen** for a long time.
[period that includes now =\> present perfect]
142
In my town, a lot of people have __ horses __ sheep. (и лошадей, и овец)
In my town, a lot of people have **both** horses **and** sheep.
143
Yesterday I wasn't supposed to _____ \_\_ (забирать) my son from school - but I ended up doing that anyway.
Yesterday I wasn't supposed to **pick up** my son from school - but I ended up doing that anyway.
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[reformulate] Maybe she's (after) a party.
Maybe she's **been to** a party.
Maybe she's **just come back from** a party.
145
For some women it's _____ (абсолютно необходимо) to look good.
For some women it's **absolutely essential** to look good.
/ɪˈsenʃl/
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[pronunciation] This fact is **a**bsolutely f**a**ntastic
/f**æ**kt/ /**æ**bsəˈluːtli f**æ**nˈt**æ**stɪk/
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Kids follow bizarre bloggers and they never follow ______ (нормальных, настоящих) scientists.
Kids follow bizarre bloggers and they never follow **proper** scientists. /ˈprɒpə(r)/
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He's a ______ (хирург)
He's a surgeon.
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She has a lot of great ____ (достижения)
She has a lot of great **achievements**.
150
[**for** or **during**?] I lived in Siberia __ two years.
I lived in Siberia **for** two years.
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[pronunciation] society
/səˈsaɪəti/
152
and then you get new ____ (знания)
and then you get new **knowledge**
**NO ‘s'!**
**NO ‘k’ in the pronunciation!**
/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/
153
I _____ my son's headset. [одолжила]
I **borrowed** my son's headset.= took
/ˈbɒrəʊd/
154
I'm constantly starving because ____ (я в стрессе)
I'm constantly starving because I'm **under a lot of stress.**
155
How are you?
I'm fine, ______ [принимая во внимание all the shit that's going on]
I'm fine, **considering**.
156
[pronunciation] X5
/eks/
157
[two people are talking, how to say ‘you speak’]?
go ahead
158
Getting up at five o'clock has always been my dream, because you can do a lot without any ____ (отвлекающие факторы).
Getting up at five o'clock has always been my dream, because you can do a lot without any **distractions**.
/dɪˈstrækʃn/
159
My body and my mind switch off after the _____ (закат)
My body and my mind switch off after the **sunset**.
/ˈsʌnset/
160
[pronunciation] advantages
преимущества
advantages
BrE /ədˈv**ɑː**ntɪdʒ/
AmE /ədˈv**æ**ntɪdʒ/
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The only time I can do that is __ early in the morning __ very late at night. **(= или… или..)**
The only time I can do that is **either** early in the morning **or** very late at night.
162
I don't like horror movies because ____ (я не боюсь) when I'm watching them.
I don't like horror movies because **I'm not** **afraid** when I'm watching them..
afraid is an adjective
163
[I wouldn't make a good politician] And what's more, I like to ___ (говорю прямо, без обиняков).
And what's more, I like **to say what I think.**
164
[I wouldn't make a good doctor] I'm afraid of _____ (вид крови).
I'm afraid of **the sight of blood.**
165
What does this word mean? I danced with these Cuban men - they're so [**moving**?]
What does this word mean? I danced with these these Cuban men - they're so [**moving**?] = трогательные
flexible = гибкий
166
In the past I used to always say the truth, but now I think that's not a very good idea, because some people can **be** \_\_\_\_\_\_\_. (= обидеться, оскорбиться).
In the past I used to always say the truth, but now I think that's not a very good idea, because some people **can be offended**.
167
I don't think you should say what you think because some people can you report you to the _____ (в административные органы).
I don't think you should say what you think because some people can you report you to **the authorities**.
168
I don't think I'll ever jump with a parachute, because I'm afraid of heights, and on top of that, I have kids, so I can't ______ (не могу позволить себе) to do something so risky.
I don't think I'll ever jump with a parachute, because I'm afraid of heights, and on top of that, I have kids, so **I can't afford** to do something so risky.
169
Давай сменим тему.
I **suggest** we change the subject.
(or I **suggest we drop this subject).**
not ‘offer’
This may sound a bit aggressive, though.
**‘On a different note", or ’By the way'**
170
I don't know ____ it's expensive or not.
I don't know **whether** it's expensive **or not**.
/ˈweðə(r)/
171
[pronunciation] Egypt
/ˈiːdʒɪpt/
172
Julia says that to write in Chinese is ______ hard. [very very very]
Julia says that to write in Chinese is **incredibly / extremely** hard.
very hard =\> you can't use ‘absolutely’
173
[pronunciation] vocabulary learning **techniques**
приёмы
/tekˈniːk/
174
I like to ____ (струрировать) information very much, but I can't see how mind-mapping could help me.
I like to **structure** information very much, but I can't see how mind-mapping could help me. .
175
My computer has ____ (завис)
My computer is **frozen** (завис)
176
**In order / forget (чтобы не забывать)** new words, I copy them from the text and read them aloud several times.
**In order not to forget** new words, I copy them from the text and read them aloud several times.
177
I think I might need ____ (антидепрессанты) or something like that.
I think I might need **antidepressants** or something like that.
/ˌænt**i**dɪˈpresnts/
or
/ˌænt**aɪ**dɪˈpresnt/
178
In order to relax, I ____ (вдыхаю и выдыхаю) slowly.
In order to relax, I **breathe in and breathe out** slowly.
179
When I ___ (осознала) this, I was very surprised.
When I **realized** this, I was very surprised.
/ˈriːəlaɪzd/
180
This technique isn't very ___ [SCIENCE \>\> ADJECTIVE], but I find it very useful.
This technique isn't very **scientific**, but I find it very useful.
/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
181
If a program _____ (зависла), press ctrl-alt-delete.
If a program **has frozen**, press ctrl-alt-delete.
182
I'm not ____ (не высыпаюсь) these days.
I'm not **getting enough sleep** these days.
183
Which of these techniques look _____ (PROMISE \>\> adjective, многообещающие)?
Which of these techniques **look promising?**
184
I think it would be nice to be a model because they ___ \_\_ wear beautiful dresses. (**= an expression for things you're grateful for / плюшки)**
I think it would be nice to be a model because they **get to** wear beautiful dresses.
185
[pronunciation] politician
/ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃn/
186
I would never want to be a politician ____ \_\_\_\_\_ (даже несмотря на то что) they get to travel all the time.
I would never want to be a politician **even though** they get to travel all the time.
187
Yulia is a psychologist and she gets to ___ (узнаёт, изучает) new stuff all the time.
Yulia is a psychologist and she gets to **learn** new stuff all the time.
188
**[reformulate]** I didn't say that. Katya is wrong. \>\> That's not _____ what \_\_.
That's not **quite** what I said.
**несколько** не то, что я сказала
189
He looks like someone who ___ (кого сейчас вырвет)
He looks like someone **who's going to be sick.**
190
I think Michael is going to say that ____ (что-то не так с) the neighborhood.
I think Michael is going to say that **there's something wrong with** the neighborhood.
191
Her striped clothes ___ \_\_ her normal clothes. (превратились в)
Her striped clothes **turned into** her normal clothes.
192
[add one word] I used to being alone.
I **am** used to being alone. (pronunciation: **I'm**)
193
I'm not used to __ (к тому, что моя квартира - не чистая)
I'm not used to **my flat** not being clean.
194
When I had my first baby, it was very difficult for me to get used to ____ (не высыпаться).
When I had my first baby, it was very difficult for me to get used to **not getting enough sleep.**
195
[pronunciation] re**tur**n
visit museums v**ir**tually
T**ur**kish ‘**Chorba**’
/rɪ**ˈtɜː**n/
/ˈ**vɜː**tʃuəli/
/ˈt**ɜː**kɪʃ/
196
Yesterday I insisted ____ (на том, чтобы мой сын сделал уроки).
Yesterday I **insisted that** my son should do his homework.
Yesterday I insisted **on** my son do**ing** his homework.
197
When I was a new mom, it used to ____ (**бесило!!!!!**) when random people gave me advice.
When I was a new mom, it used to **drive me mad** when random people gave me advice.
198
This depends __ how old you are.
This depend**s on** how old you are.
199
‘Women are better at teaching children than men are’ My son ___ (не согласился бы) with this statement.
‘Women are better at teaching children than men are’ My son **would disagree** with this statement.
(NEVER ‘is’ because ‘disagree’ is a **verb**)
200
I ____ (not / have) a nephew yet. My sister-in-law **is going to have** a son in the next few days.
I **don't have** a nephew yet. My sister-in-law **is going to have** a son in the next few days.
201
[pronunciation] I send them **memes**.
мемы
/mi:mz/
not ‘e’
202
I don't have ___ an aunt ___ an uncle. (ни … ни …)
I don't have **either** an aunt **or** an uncle. (ни … ни …)
The same as ‘или … или…’
203
pronunciation ‘aunt’ (and ‘ant’)?
aunt: BrE /**ɑː**nt/ , AmE /**æ**nt/
ant: always /**æ**nt/
no /u/!
204
pronunciation ‘exh**au**sted’
/ɪɡˈz**ɔː**stɪd/
205
pronunciation ‘spouse’
/sp**aʊ**s/ or /sp**aʊ**z/
206
[pronunciation] in-**laws** (родители со стороны мужа - или все родственники со стороны мужа), fl**aw**s (недостатки)
/ˈɪn lɔːz/
/flɔː/ (no ‘u’)
207
The shop assistant was constantly __ \_\_ phone.
The shop assistant was constantly **on the phone**.
208
apologies
The customer wasn't **satisfied**.
209
She wants to sound _________ (сочувственно).
210
It's absolutely annoying.
That's a brilliant.
That's awful, my friend.
It's a very pity.
211
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