Feedback Spring 🍀 Flashcards
[pronunciation]
Tell me your ideas and I’ll type for all of us.
/ɔː lə vəs/
Do you have any crazy ideas?
Yeah, I always _.
Do you have any crazy ideas?
Yeah, I always do.
[pronunciation]
Have you ever read any Shakespeare in the original?
Have you ever /red/ any Shakespeare in the original?
[pronunciation]
I’m a couch potato.
/kaʊtʃ/
The first speaker _ (told? said?) that she uses some kind of app.
The first speaker said that she uses some kind of app.
said something
tell someone
My life is a total juggling act, but I manage to slot in some _ (time for me) in the evening to unwind.
My life is a total juggling act, but I manage to slot in some me time in the evening to unwind.
I’m not big on watching sports, I can relate to that. But as well _ _, I don’t go to the gym either.
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.
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.
If my memory serves me right. At least that is the impression that sticks in my mind.
[fix the sentence]
Oscar is a bit sneaky guy.
Oscar is a bit of a sneaky guy.
He was trying to _ (навредить) his colleague.
He was trying to harm his colleague.
He was _ (подслушивал) the conversation.
He was eavesdropping on the conversation.
[pronunciation]
a bit of a jealous streak
/ˈdʒeləs/
[pronunciation]
He has always had a rebellious streak.
/rɪˈbeljəs/
[pronunciation]
Some dogs are like huge puppies, despite their tough exterior.
BrE /ɪkˈstɪəriə(r)/
AmE /ɪkˈstɪriər/
[pronunciation]
When people challenge my judgement in the area that I specialise in, I get furious.
BrE /ˈfjʊəriəs/
AmE /ˈfjʊriəs/
[context: The person is commenting why their camera is off]
I’ll be without video today - I’m _ _ _.
= я с мобильника
I’ll be without video today - I’m on my mobile.
Do you like visiting buffets?
Yeah, I _.
Yeah, I do.
Can you hear me OK?
More or less, but the sound is a bit m_ (= приглушённый).
Can you hear me OK?
More or less, but the sound is a bit muffled.
Have you ever read any books nominated _ some prizes?
Have you ever read any books nominated for some prizes?
With the dire economic situation, I think they _ (cancel) the Oscar ceremony this year.
= нужно было отменить
With the dire economic situation, I think they should’ve cancelled the Oscar ceremony this year.
[pronunciation]
Not only did my bog destroy my appartment, but it also bought one milion toys to ruin it completely.
/ˈruːɪn/
[reformulate with ‘not only … but’]
My dog ruined my aparment. It bought a million of toys to destroy them.
Not only did my dog ruin my apartment, (but) it (also) bought a million toys to destroy them.
[reformulate with ‘not only… but…]
I was taken in by such a simple trick. It was a dog who scammed me.
Not only was I taken in by such a simple trick, it was a dog who scammed me.
[pronunciation]
My kids were really excited about the game - they shouted and yelled and applauded. (= clapped)
/əˈplɔːd/
[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/
[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.
[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.
[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.
Ты должен был ВЧЕРА это сделать!!
= You …
You should’ve done it yesterday!
should NOT must (= должно быть, ты сделал это..)
The government _ strict deadlines for my work.
The government sets strict deadlines for my work.
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.
All of her l_ _ (= близкие люди) had already passed away.
All of her loved ones had already passed away.
[pronunciation]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, …
Due to /ʌnfɔːˈsiːn/ circumstances, …
I missed my c_ flight. (= the second leg of my journey)
I missed my connecting flight.
what does ‘d stand for here?
They‘d better create a technology to cure cancer.
They had better create a technology to cure cancer.
[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
There are several p_ arguments (= убедительные) in favour of the move.
There are several persuasive arguments in favour of the move.
/pərˈsweɪsɪv/
Try to p_ (убедить) him to come.
Try to persuade him to come.
/pərˈsweɪd/
[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.
[fix someting]
I remember how you were excited
I remember how excited you were.
[pronunciation]
25 miles per hour
pe-rour
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.
(законопослушные)
L_-_ companies wouldn’t do that.
Law-abiding companies wouldn’t do that.
Someone must have _ (слил) this information.
Someone must have leaked this information.
Americans are generally very open and st_.
Americans are generally very open and straightforward.
Achoo! (= апчхи!)
_ (будь здоров!)
Bless you!
[what modal verb?]
Context: clarifying instructions.
Olya, _ / we do anything else?
Olya, are we supposed to do anything else?
Do we have to do ….?
[what modal verb?]
10 mins before the end of the lesson.
Olya, I _ go.
Olya, I have to go.
Olya, I got to go.
[stress]
Who are the competitors of your company?
/kəmˈpetɪtə(r)/
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.
[translate]
А почему ты не доктор?
And …
And why aren’t you a doctor?
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?
[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.
