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[Feedback] Spring🍀 Flashcards

1
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His mother is an _ (архитектор).

A

His mother is an architect.

/ˈɑːkɪtekt/

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[stress]

When she started talking about football…

A

/ˈfʊtbɔːl/

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We’re done with this slide. Let’s go to _ next _.

A

We’re done with this slide. Let’s go to the next one.

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Do you think it could be a family party and everybody might / try to offer their help?

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Do you think it could be a family party and everybody might be trying to offer their help?

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Would you mind if I _ (use) the internet?

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Would you mind if I used the internet?

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You’ve got such a great library. Could you _ (= give, одолжить) me that book?

A

You’ve got such a great library. Could you lend me that book?

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‘I expect’ sounds more _ (= уверенно) than ‘I imagine’.

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‘I expect’ sounds more confident than ‘I imagine’.

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8
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Maybe they’re talking about football.

>> They might… [REFORMULATE]

A

They might be talking about football.

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He was surprised, but _ _ _ w_. (= положительно).

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He was surprised, but in a good way.

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10
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[pronunciation]
To be honest, I don’t celebrate all these gender-related events.

A

/ˈdʒendə(r)/

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[add ‘though’]
The work was boring. The salary was good.

A

The work was boring. The salary was good, though.

(repeat the sentence - copy the intonation!)

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[formulate with ‘though’]

The company was good for professional development. Хотя там было very stressful.

A

The company was good for professional development. It was very stressful, though.

(repeat the sentence - copy the intonation!)

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13
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CEO

A

/ˌsiː iː ˈəʊ/

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14
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[formulate with ‘though’]

They were very good at marketing the product. Но the product был shit.

A

They were very good at marketing the product. The product was shit, though.

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Edutainment programs are n_ n_ (= не обязательно) about science.

A

Edutainment programs are not necessarily about science.

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16
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[punctuation]
I’m not a fan of cold weather rainy days are pretty romantic though

A

I’m not a fan of cold weather. Rainy days are pretty romantic, though.

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17
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I’m trying to _ _ on _ (= снизить потребление углеводов). I make an exception for chocolate, though.

A

I’m trying to cut down on carbs (= снизить потребление углеводов). I make an exception for chocolate, though.

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18
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[pronunciation]
palm

A

/pɑːm/

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19
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FOUNDER OF HOGWARTS: okay, so we all know there are four types of kid. brave, smart, evil and m_ (= все остальные).
SCHOOL BOARD: yes, continue.

A

FOUNDER OF HOGWARTS: okay, so we all know there are four types of kid. brave, smart, evil and miscellaneous.

/ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

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20
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[fix the punctuation issue]
Daniel was late, we left without him.

A

comma splice
Daniel was late, so we left without him.

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21
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[add a word]
Local bread with cheese, named “khachapuri” will definitely worth trying!

A

Local bread with cheese named “khachapuri” will definitely be worth trying!

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[add ‘though’ somewhere]

Alexander’s Kandura was really impressive. They didn’t let him wear it to the performance.

A

Alexander’s Kandura was really impressive. They didn’t let him wear it to the performance, though.

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23
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[Join this into one sentence]

The nearest supermarket
you can easily reach
on foot.

A

avoid using two subjects!
The nearest supermarket can easily be reached on foot.

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24
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Replace this with a modal.

I advise you to visit the lake. It’s a favorite among the locals.

A

You might want to visit the lake. It’s a favorite among the locals.

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25
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I was really annoyed when I r_ (= понял, осознал) the car rental company had given us the wrong class of car.

A

I was really annoyed when I realized the car rental company had given us the wrong class of car.

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26
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[pronunciation]
He started arguing with me.

A

/ˈɑːɡjuːɪŋ/

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27
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[pronunciation]
technical issues

A

/ˈteknɪkl ˈɪʃuːz/

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28
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[pronunciation]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, I had to cancel my trip to the USA.

A

/ˈsɜːkəmstənsiz/

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[pronunciation]
I had to reschedule my appointment because of unforeseen circumstances.

A

BrE /ˌriːˈʃedʒuːl/
AmE /ˌriːˈskedʒuːl/

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30
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At work, I want to c_ _ _ (= производить впечатление) sociable, caring and reliable.

A

At work, I want to come across as sociable, caring and reliable.

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31
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[pronunciation]
It’s awful when a politician is a bit weird.

+ plural?

A

/ˌpɒləˈtɪʃn/
/ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃn/

politicians /z/

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32
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There was a _ (общежитие) in the same building.

A

There was a dormitory in the same building.

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33
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Have you seen any apes at the zoo?

A

/zuː/

34
Q

I’m trying to _ _ _ (привыкнуть к..) my new hair colour.

A

I’m trying to get used to my new hair colour.

get used to -ing

35
Q

I’m _ going to find a remote job _ I’ll have to relocate.

или… или…

A

I’m either going to find a remote job or I’ll have to relocate.

36
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[pronunciation]
I’m thinking of going to Cyprus.

A

/ˈsaɪprəs/

37
Q

I’ve just _ (узнал) an hour ago that our company is going to close their Barcelona office, too.

A

I’ve just learned an hour ago that our company is going to close their Barcelona office, too.

or found out, not ‘knew’

38
Q

49% of people have heard breaking news on social media?

I think this figure _ (выросла) since 2015.

A

I think this figure has grown since 2015.

39
Q

It would be difficult to get used to _ (live) without the wheel…

A

It would be difficult to get used to living without the wheel…

40
Q

If you suddenly had to r_ _ newspapers (= полагаться на..) as your only source of news, what would you find it difficult to get used to?

A

If you suddenly had to rely on newspapers as your only source of news, what would you find it difficult to get used to?

41
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If you moved from a big city to a small town, what aspects might you s_ (= have trouble, find it difficult) to get used to?

A

If you moved from a big city to a small town, what aspects might you struggle to get used to?

42
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miss or skip?

I sometimes _ (пропускаю) some events because nobody in my bubble posted about them.

A

I sometimes miss some events because nobody in my bubble posted about them.

43
Q

[pronunciation]
I’m subscribed to Pivovarov’s news channel.

A

I’m subscri/bd/ to Pivovarov’s news channel.

44
Q

News that is wrong (most of the time, on purpose):

f_ news

A

fake news

45
Q

it’s? there’s
Maybe ten times per year when _ really a lot of sand.

A

Maybe ten times per year when there is really a lot of sand.

46
Q

Given the amount of misinformation spreading online, I’ve made it a point to practice good information h_ (= соблюдать информационную гигиену by always checking the credibility of sources before sharing articles on social media.

A

Given the amount of misinformation spreading online, I’ve made it a point to practice good information hygiene by always checking the credibility of sources before sharing articles on social media.

/ˈhaɪdʒiːn/

47
Q

I try to keep up to date with _ _ _ in my field.

= то, что происходит

A

I try to keep up to date with what’s going on in my field.

48
Q

It would be difficult for me to relocate, because I’m not used to living among people with a different m_ (менталитет).

A

It would be difficult for me to relocate, because I’m not used to living among people with a different mentality.

49
Q

Some hospital patients experience high levels of a_ (= тревожность).

A

Some hospital patients experience high levels of anxiety.

/æŋˈzaɪəti/

50
Q

There were talks about the way AI contributes _ our profession.

вносят вклад, способствует

A

There were talks about the way AI contributes to our profession.

/kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

51
Q

I’ve got a p_ _ (= испытательный срок).

A

I’ve got a probation period.

/prəˈbeɪʃn/

52
Q

I follow the news about the current affairs and the p_ situation.

= политическая ситуация

A

I follow the news about the current affairs and the political situation.

/pəˈlɪtɪkl/

53
Q

We _ _ _ (use) mobile phones for only twenty years.

A

We have been using mobile phones for only twenty years.

54
Q

Who knows what _ (invent - будет изобретено) next.

A

Who knows what will be invented next.

55
Q

I think that newspapers will disappear. It’s i_ (=неизбежно).

A

I think that newspapers will disappear. It’s inevitable.

/ɪnˈevɪtəbl/

56
Q

Several days ago I was _ (wake) up by fireworks.

A

Several days ago I was woken up by fireworks.

57
Q

I saw an old lady _ (как бабушка перешла дорогу).

I saw an old lady _ (как бабушка переходила дорогу).

A

I saw an old lady cross the road.

I saw an old lady crossing the road.

58
Q

How did your daughter find the course? (= как твоей дочке курс)

She found _ (ей тяжело).

A

She found it difficult.
=
She found it to be difficult. (= a bit more formal)

59
Q

Они обещали - the battery will last for 90 minutes.

A

They promised the battery would last for 90 minutes.

60
Q

Мы разговариваем о London.

A

We’re talking about London.

61
Q

Does it look t_ (соблазнительно).

A

Does it look tempting?

62
Q

[make a sentence]

When I’m reading the reviews I try to understand
+
‘Is it similar to my situation’?

A

When I’m reading the reviews I try to understand if it’s similar to my situation.

63
Q

When I read a positive review, I suspect it was _ (проплачено).

A

When I read a positive review, I suspect it was paid for.

64
Q

I _ (= хотел/а бы я знать, интересно) who wrote this review.

A

I wonder who wrote this review.

/ˈwʌndə(r)/

65
Q

There’s no p_ in d_ this. (= нет никакого смысла это делать)

A

There’s no point in doing this. (= нет никакого смысля это делать)

66
Q

[pronunciation]
Do you buy groceries in store or do you get them delivered?

A

/dɪˈlɪvəd/

67
Q

[pronunciation]

It’s difficult for me to figure out if the fridge is good for my height until I’ve tried it in store.

A

/haɪt/

68
Q

I usually register for an email list and get updates when there’s a sale.

A

/ˈredʒɪstə(r)/

69
Q

I think she’s worried about Becky’s interview, if I _ (catch) it correctly.

A

I think she’s worried about Becky’s interview, if I caught it correctly.

70
Q

It’s difficult for me to choose podcasts because I’m really p_ (= придирчивая) when it comes to voices and intonation.

= when it comes to = когда дело касается

A

It’s difficult for me to choose podcasts because I’m really picky when it comes to voices and intonation.

71
Q

I’m so afraid to oversleep that I set two alarm clocks!

I can r_ _ that! (= I have the same problem / the same feelings)

A

I can relate!
I can relate to that!
That’s very relatable

72
Q

I think I can c_ him. (= persuade, убедить)

A

I think I can convince him.

73
Q

Students are required to complete all homework a_ (= задания).

A

Students are required to complete all homework assignments.

74
Q

Let’s _ _ _ _ (=давайте держать кулаки) that it doesn’t happen again.

A

Let’s keep our fingers crossed that it doesn’t happen again.

75
Q

[how to make the pronunciation more natural?]

If I lived closer to my friends, I would have a party every weekend.

A

If I lived closer to my friends, I’d have a party every weekend.

76
Q

I would enjoy my job more if I _ (be) able to travel more.

A

I would enjoy my job more if I was able to travel more.

77
Q

At the moment I have a _ (волотёр) job.

A

At the moment I have a volunteer job.

78
Q

[pronunciation]
If I had more energy, I’d do more.

A

If I had more energy, I’d:o more.

ставим язык на d, не отрываем до конца второго d

79
Q

[stress]
I’m an analyst in a big retail company.

A

/ˈænəlɪst/

80
Q

It’s not easy to get there, but it’s really worth _ (visit).

A

It’s not easy to get there, but it’s really worth visiting.

or: but it’s really worth a visit.

81
Q

[add one word]
The portions weren’t very generous, but enough value for money.

A

The portions weren’t very generous, but good enough value for money.

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