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Feedback September-October Flashcards

1
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So, what / do / living?

(= what is your job?)

A

So, what do you do for a living?

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у меня диплом журналиста

A

I have a degree in journalism.

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[stress]
alcoholism
feminism
sexism

A

On the first syllable

/ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/
/ˈfemənɪzəm/
/ˈseksɪzəm/

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[pronunciation]
cuisine

A

/kwɪˈziːn/

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[pronunciation]
She’s autistic.

A

/ɔːˈtɪstɪk/

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6
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[where’s the stress?]
My colleague recommended this course to me.

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/ˈkɒliːɡ/

colleague Коля

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7
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It wasn’t easy to get _ the locals. (поближе познакомиться)

A

It wasn’t easy to get to know the locals. (познакомиться)

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8
Q

What’s the difference in meaning?

Could you open the door?
Can you open the door?

+ how to ask ‘ты видишь мой экран?’

A

is it physically possible?
Can you open the door? =

please do this
Could you (more polite) / Can you (informal) open the door?

Can you see my screen?

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Alla, you’re on mute. We _ hear you. (= мы тебя не слышим)

A

We can’t hear you.

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10
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Olya, _ you send me the link?

A

Olya, could you send me the link? (polite)

can you send me the link? (и поживее)

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What _ (can? could?) you remember about Eva?

A

What can you remember about Eva?

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12
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[where’s the stress?]
And it was so cold! That really affects your mood.

A

aFFECTS

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13
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To be a successful travel blogger, you need to have knowledge _ different cultures.

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To be a successful travel blogger, you need to have knowledge of different cultures.

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14
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[add or change a word]
It would be benefit if you have experience working in an international team.

A

It would be a benefit if you have experience working in an international team.

It would be beneficial if…

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You also need some skills that are not specific _ psychology.

= only needed in this field

A

You also need some skills that are not specific to psychology.

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16
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Add one word

I’ve seen the information about the new Manager Development Program which you are planning to start in 3 months and would to apply as a trainer.

A

I’ve seen the information about the new Manager Development Program which you are planning to start in 3 months and would LIKE to apply as a trainer.

also: ..and I’m writing to apply…

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17
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[punctuation]
As an experienced sleeper I am in an excellent position to understand the needs of sleepers coming from other countries.

A

As an experienced sleeper, << comma!

I am in an excellent position to understand the needs of sleepers coming from other countries.

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18
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I have a thorough knowledge of change management and leading through complexity _ would allow me to support you leaders in this transformation phase of your company.

A

I have a thorough knowledge of change management and leading through complexity , which would allow me to support you leaders in this transformation phase of your company.

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I’m writing to you with regard _ the position of psychology practitioner working with migrants and asylum seekers.

A

I’m writing to you with regard to the position of psychology practitioner working with migrants and asylum seekers.

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20
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[fix something]
I’m optimist.

A

I’m an optimist.

BrE /ˈɒptɪmɪst/
AmE /ˈɑːptɪmɪst/

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21
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I’m more _ pessimist than _ optimist, according to this test.

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I’m more of a pessimist than an optimist, according to this test.

22
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Have you got used to _ (drive) on the right side of the road?

A

Have you got used to driving on the right side of the road?

23
Q

It really affects my mood when I have an argument with my l_ _ (= близкие люди).

A

It really affects my mood when I have an argument with my loved ones.

24
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I didn’t have to study Italian, but I chose to devote part of my free time to _ (learn) it because I thought knowing the language would make my trips to Italy more convenient and more meaningful.

A

I didn’t have to study Italian, but I chose to devote part of my free time to learning it because I thought knowing the language would make my trips to Italy more convenient and more meaningful.

‘to’ is a preposition here

25
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Maybe I _ (should + try harder - in the past) to learn how to swim because it’s a bit embarrassing to confess that I can’t.

A

Maybe I should’ve tried harder to learn how to swim because it’s a bit embarrassing to confess that I can’t.

26
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When I was 15 years old, I got a job _ (deliver) newspapers and other correspondence at our local post office.

A

When I was 15 years old, I got a job delivering newspapers and other correspondence at our local post office.

27
Q

After my failure to enter the Institute of Cinematography in Moscow, I was forced to enter the Urals University because I _ (привыкла быть) the best student and was sure I had to begin studying that same year.

A

…because I was used to being the best student and was sure I had to begin studying that same year.

28
Q

Повторение - мать учения.

Pr…. _ _.

A

Practice makes perfect.

29
Q

I’d say I _ _ _ (= was) an optimist, but in the last few years this has changed.

A

I’d say I used to be (= was) an optimist, but in the last few years this has changed.

30
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[add a word]

If you’re pessimist and you’re always gloomy, this can affect your mental health.

A

If you’re a pessimist and you’re always gloomy, this can affect your mental health.

31
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There’s no _ _ _ stability. It doesn’t exist.

A

There’s no such thing as stability. It doesn’t exist.

32
Q

There’s no such thing as stability. It doesn’t exist.

That’s true. _ better or _ _. (= хорошо это или плохо)

A

That’s true. For better or for worse.

33
Q

[fix a grammar issue]
You’re quite experienced person.

A

You’re quite an experienced person.

or: You’re quite experienced.

34
Q

[add an article]
One thing I’d add is that I’m optimistic person.

A

One thing I’d add is that I’m an optimistic person.

35
Q

In the past, I _ _ _ a lot more critical. (= я раньше была)

A

In the past, I used to be a lot more critical.

36
Q

It’s one thing to cook at home, but cooking for clients at a cafe - that’s a d_ _ _ _ (совсем не то же самое).

A

It’s one thing to cook at home, but cooking for clients at a cafe - that’s a different kettle of fish.

37
Q

I / consider / study Spanish.

A

I‘m considering studying Spanish.

  • use present continuous for plans (I’m considering, I’m planning, I’m hoping to…)
  • consider + ing
38
Q

I would suggest + learn (= чтобы ты выучила) Chinese, but we both know that’s unrealistic.

A

I would suggest you learn Chinese, but we both know that’s unrealistic.

NEVER use ‘to’ with ‘suggest’

39
Q

[stress]
Everybody in my area uses a car.

A

/ˈeriə/

40
Q

My current job is really challenging, so I + consider + change jobs.

A

My current job is really challenging, so I’m considering + changing jobs.

41
Q

I don’t think that Chinese will become a world language. _ China conquers the whole world. (= if they don’t)

A

I don’t think that Chinese will become a world language. Unless China conquers the whole world. (= if they don’t)

42
Q

Chinese
vs
the Chinese?

A

Chinese (китайский) is a difficult language.
The Chinese (= китайцы) live more similarly to Europeans now.

43
Q

Olya! So, I haven’t discouraged you yet? ;)

Alena: We have everything a_ _ _. (= всё впереди!)

A

We have everything ahead of us!

44
Q

[pronunciation]
disorganised

A

/s/

45
Q

[pronunciation]
I’m not sure about the reliability of those statistics.

A

/rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

46
Q

How long _ (you + have) a driver’s license?

A

How long have you had a driver’s license?)

47
Q

[pronunciation with linking?]

I was supposed to stay there a few years, but I ended up staying for only one year.

A

I was supposed to stay there a few years, but I endy dup staying for only one year.

48
Q

[stress]
ctrl alt delete

A

contROL alt delete

49
Q

I got this degree because I believed it would _ _ handy at some point.

A

I got this degree because I believed it would come in handy at some point.

50
Q

[pronunciation]

A family member is behaving inappropriately at a party

A

/ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriətli/

51
Q

[add something]
I know that when I prepare for an exam side by side, I tend to lose concentration easily.

A

[add something]
I know that when I prepare for an exam side by side WITH SOMEONE, I tend to lose concentration easily.

52
Q

[pronunciation]
Every cloud has a silver lining.

= every bad thing has something good to it

A

/ˈlaɪnɪŋ/

A_GE Mon, Thur 20.00 [2024-25] (9 decks)

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