Feedback Spring 🍀 Flashcards

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[pronunciation]
Tell me your ideas and I’ll type for all of us.

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/ɔː lə vəs/

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Do you have any crazy ideas?

Yeah, I always _.

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Do you have any crazy ideas?

Yeah, I always do.

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[pronunciation]
Have you ever read any Shakespeare in the original?

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Have you ever /red/ any Shakespeare in the original?

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[pronunciation]
I’m a couch potato.

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/kaʊtʃ/

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The first speaker _ (told? said?) that she uses some kind of app.

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The first speaker said that she uses some kind of app.

said something
tell someone

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My life is a total juggling act, but I manage to slot in some _ (time for me) in the evening to unwind.

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My life is a total juggling act, but I manage to slot in some me time in the evening to unwind.

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I’m not big on watching sports, I can relate to that. But as well _ _, I don’t go to the gym either.

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I’m not big on watching sports, I can relate to that. But as well as that, I don’t go to the gym either.

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So, back in high school, were your teachers supportive?

Yeah, if my memory serves me r_. At least that is the impression that sticks in my mind.

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If my memory serves me right. At least that is the impression that sticks in my mind.

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[fix the sentence]
Oscar is a bit sneaky guy.

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Oscar is a bit of a sneaky guy.

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He was trying to _ (навредить) his colleague.

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He was trying to harm his colleague.

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He was _ (подслушивал) the conversation.

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He was eavesdropping on the conversation.

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[pronunciation]
a bit of a jealous streak

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/ˈdʒeləs/

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[pronunciation]
He has always had a rebellious streak.

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/rɪˈbeljəs/

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[pronunciation]
Some dogs are like huge puppies, despite their tough exterior.

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BrE /ɪkˈstɪəriə(r)/
AmE /ɪkˈstɪriər/

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[pronunciation]
When people challenge my judgement in the area that I specialise in, I get furious.

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BrE /ˈfjʊəriəs/
AmE /ˈfjʊriəs/

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[context: The person is commenting why their camera is off]

I’ll be without video today - I’m _ _ _.

= я с мобильника

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I’ll be without video today - I’m on my mobile.

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Do you like visiting buffets?

Yeah, I _.

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Yeah, I do.

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Can you hear me OK?

More or less, but the sound is a bit m_ (= приглушённый).

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Can you hear me OK?

More or less, but the sound is a bit muffled.

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Have you ever read any books nominated _ some prizes?

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Have you ever read any books nominated for some prizes?

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With the dire economic situation, I think they _ (cancel) the Oscar ceremony this year.

= нужно было отменить

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With the dire economic situation, I think they should’ve cancelled the Oscar ceremony this year.

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[pronunciation]

Not only did my bog destroy my appartment, but it also bought one milion toys to ruin it completely.

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/ˈruːɪn/

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[reformulate with ‘not only … but’]

My dog ruined my aparment. It bought a million of toys to destroy them.

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Not only did my dog ruin my apartment, (but) it (also) bought a million toys to destroy them.

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[reformulate with ‘not only… but…]
I was taken in by such a simple trick. It was a dog who scammed me.

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Not only was I taken in by such a simple trick, it was a dog who scammed me.

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[pronunciation]
My kids were really excited about the game - they shouted and yelled and applauded. (= clapped)

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/əˈplɔːd/

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[pronuciation] Not only are they going to con you with a fake treasure map, but they're also planning to charge you for the exclusive "adventure **gear**" needed for the hunt.
BrE /ɡɪə(r)/ AmE /ɡɪr/
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[article] Before pandemic it was $3 a cup, and now it's $4 a cup.
Before **the pandemic** it was $3 a cup, and now it's $4 a cup.
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[articles] I listened to Trump's speech yesterday and I think he's very energetic man.
I listened to Trump's speech yesterday and I think he's **a very energetic man**.
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[articles] Not only did he fail to wash the car, but he didn’t return money either.
Not only did he fail to wash the car, but he didn’t return **the** money either.
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Ты должен был ВЧЕРА это сделать!! = You ...
You should've done it yesterday! should NOT must (= должно быть, ты сделал это..)
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The government **\_** strict **deadlines** for my work.
The government **sets** strict **deadlines** for my work.
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Over the last century, **l\_ \_ (= средняя продолжительность жизни)** has increased because we have combatted most diseases.
Over the last century, **life expectancy** has increased because we have combatted most diseases.
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All of her **l\_ \_ (= близкие люди)** had already passed away.
All of her **loved ones** had already passed away.
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[pronunciation] Due to **unforeseen circumstances**, ...
Due to **/ʌnfɔːˈsiːn/ circumstances**, ...
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I missed my c\_ flight. **(= the second leg of my journey)**
I missed my **connecting flight**.
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what does 'd stand for here? They**'d** better create a technology to cure cancer.
They **had** better create a technology to cure cancer.
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[what's the difference in meaning?] That's why I'm asking about it. That's why I'm questioning it.
I'm asking = спрашиваю I'm questioning (this approach, his intentions, etc) = I'm not sure they're good, ставлю под вопрос, сомневаюсь
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There are several **p\_ arguments (= убедительные)** in favour of the move.
There are several **persuasive** arguments in favour of the move. /pərˈsweɪsɪv/
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Try to **p\_ (убедить)** him to come.
Try to persuade him to come. /pərˈsweɪd/
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[reformulate combining these sentences into **one**] Our brand is **famous in the world**. We will support you at every stage of your professional journey. \=\> **Our \_ brand will...**.
Our **world-famous** brand will support you at every stage of your professional journey.
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[fix someting] I remember how you were excited
I remember how excited you were.
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[pronunciation] 25 miles per hour
pe-rour
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When they remove the barriers, they also remove the expectation that there are **d\_ (= специально выделенные)** areas for the cars or for the pedestrians.
When they remove the barriers, they also remove the expectation that there are **designated** areas for the cars or for the pedestrians.
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(законопослушные) **L\_-\_** companies wouldn't do that.
**Law-abiding** companies wouldn't do that.
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Someone must have **\_ (слил)** this information.
Someone must have **leaked** this information.
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Americans are generally very open and **st\_**.
Americans are generally very open and **straightforward**.
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Achoo! (= апчхи!) **\_ (будь здоров!)**
Bless you!
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**[what modal verb?]** Context: clarifying instructions. Olya, **\_** / we do anything else?
Olya, **are we supposed to** do anything else? Do we **have to** do ....?
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**[what modal verb?]** 10 mins before the end of the lesson. Olya, I **\_** go.
Olya, I **have to** go. Olya, I **got to** go.
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[stress] Who are the **competitors** of your company?
/kəmˈpetɪtə(r)/
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When she joined the company, she **\_ (seek \>\> past)** feedback regularly, but now she couldn't care less.
When she joined the company, she **sought** feedback regularly, but now she couldn't care less.
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[translate] А почему ты не доктор? And ...
And why aren't you a doctor?
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If you're happy with what you have, why should the company **\_ (предложить)** you more money?
If you're happy with what you have, why should the company **offer** you more money?
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[criticise a couple who **didn't** discuss an important decision] They **should \_ (discuss)** the situation as soon as it arose. That **would + help**.
They **should've discussed** the situation as soon as it arose. That **would've helped**.