Feedback Unit 3 Flashcards
1
Q
I’ve never tried curry.
я тоже
а я пробовала
A
I’ve never tried curry.
я тоже = Me neither.
а я пробовала = I have.
2
Q
Before a job interview, I try to rehearse _ a mirror. (= перед зеркалом)
A
Before a job interview, I try to rehearse in front of a mirror. (= перед зеркалом)
3
Q
Maybe speaking to yourself is a good strategy, but I think it’s very boring. I _ (try) and it was boring, because nobody answered me.
A
Maybe speaking to yourself is a good strategy, but I think it’s very boring. I’ve tried and it was boring, because nobody answered me.
4
Q
I _ (read) an article about women and men and how they’re perceived during job interviews.
A
I’ve read an article about women and men and how they’re perceived during job interviews.
5
Q
[pronunciation] 50%
A
fifty per CENT
/pə ˈsent/
6
Q
[pronunciation] politician
A
/ˌpɒləˈtɪʃn/
7
Q
репутация
интуиция
…
A
reputation
intuition
ция=tion
8
Q
She _ (look) like she _ (adore) life.
A
She looks like she adores life.
9
Q
[add a word]
She looks very healthy. She can’t be alcoholic.
A
She looks very healthy. She can’t be an alcoholic.
/ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/
10
Q
[add a word]
She’s tattoo master.
A
[add a word]
She’s a tattoo master.
11
Q
[pronunciation] European
A
/ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
12
Q
I think they _ (know) each other for a long time.
A
I think they‘ve known each other for a long time.
13
Q
Her mother _ (гордится её).
A
Her mother is proud of her.
14
Q
I think this kind of relationship is possible in the old age, when your children _ (выросли).
A
I think this kind of relationship is possible in the old age, when your children have grown up..
15
Q
They _ friends _ childhood.
(or: They’re _ friends).
A
They’ve been friends since childhood.
They’re childhood friends.
16
Q
[add one word]
My son and I spend a lot of time in front of a computer, but that’s only thing we have in common.
A
My son and I spend a lot of time in front of a computer, but that’s THE only thing we have in common.
17
Q
I don’t need emotional support from my friends. I just want to have _ with them.
A
I don’t need emotional support from my friends. I just want to have fun with them.
NOTICE: no article with ‘fun’ here!
18
Q
It’s nice to be friends with someone who has the same sense of humor as me, but _ (такое не часто бывает).
A
It’s nice to be friends with someone who has the same sense of humour as me, but it doesn’t happen very often.
(don’t use ‘be’ - NOT ‘this isn’t very often - USE ‘HAPPEN’)
19
Q
[pronunciation] background
deadline
platform
…
A
BACKground
DEADline
PLATform
20
Q
We _ (дружим с детского сада).
A
We‘ve been friends since kindergarten.
since => present perfect
21
Q
[pronunciation] an alcoholic
A
/ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/
22
Q
[pronunciation] kindergarten
A
AmE /ˈkɪndərɡɑːr.n/
23
Q
[pronunciation]
difficult for us
live far away
A
fa_rus
fa_raway
24
Q
She _ (not like) rules.
A
She doesn’t like rules.
25
She's wearing \_ (comfortable >> an informal adj) clothes.
She's wearing **comfy** clothes.
26
I think she always \_ (talk) to herself and everyone \_ (think) she's crazy.
I think she always **talks** to herself and everyone **thinks** she's crazy.
27
He has a \_ (борода).
beard
BrE /bɪəd/
28
He's a \_ man. (мужчина среднего возраста)
He's a **middle-aged** man.
29
[pronunciation] courage
BrE /ˈkʌrɪdʒ/
30
Hi Olya, я опоздаю на несколько минут.
I'm running **a few minutes late**.
or: I'll be a few minutes late.
31
These two \_ (мужчины) work outdoors.
These two **men** work outdoors.
32
[plural] man? woman? child? person?
man? \>\> men
woman? \>\> women /ˈwɪmɪn/
child? \>\> children
person? \>\> people
33
They \_ (think or are thinking?) that they're funny.
They think that they're funny.
они **считают**: they think
размышляют: they're thinking (e.g. 'they're thinking what to do')
34
I think they \_ (live or are living?) in a big city, maybe in Barcelona.
I think they **live** in a big city, maybe in Barcelona.
35
She \_ (think) about something funny.
She \_ (think) that problems aren't important.
**She's thinking** about something funny.
**She thinks** that problems aren't important. [opinion => present simple]
36
She has five husbands or She's had five husbands?
She's been married five times.
(She has five husbands = now)
37
She \_ (wears or is wearing?) an ethnic dress
She's wearing an ethnic dress (NOW - IN THIS PICTURE).
She wears ethnic dress**es** (ALWAYS).
In this case, both are correct (she's a chief, so she always wears it)
38
I'm thinking about going \_ \_ \_ (в бар - drink) after our class.
I'm thinking about going FOR a drink after our class.
39
Ты на 100 процентов прав.
You're 100 per cent right.
40
This river is \_ (на два метра короче, чем я думал).
This river is **2 meters shorter** th**a**n I thought.
41
[add one word]
I think it's very positive story.
I think it's **a** very positive story.
42
[find a fix a grammar issue]
Maybe people like it because it's based on true story.
Maybe people like it because it's based on **a** true story.
43
[find a fix a grammar issue]
It's about someone in wheelchair.
It's about someone in **a** wheelchair.
44
[pronunciation]
It's hard to answer these question, **even** in Russian.
/ˈiːvn/
45
The man thinks he \_ (not have) a choice.
The man thinks he **doesn't have** a choice.
or **hasn't got** a choice
46
The man has no \_ (нет выбора)
what other nouns can we use after '**has no**'?
has no choice
has no idea
has no time
has no money
Grammar: no + no article
47
I'm just worried that if we cut salaries, this would be very \_ (нервно) for employees.
I'm just worried that if we cut salaries, this would be very **stressful** for employees.
/ˈstres**fl**/
not нервничающий человек = nervous
48
I think this \_ (мера) would help the company survive.
I think this **measure** would help the company survive.
/ˈmeʒə/
49
Student: a question
Teacher: an answer. Does that answer your question?
Student: да, понятн**о**.
Student: a question
Teacher: an answer. Does that answer your question?
Student: Got it.
It**'s** clear. (= adjective)
50
I'm feeling nervous, but это ественн**о**.
it's natural. = adjective
/ˈnætʃrəl/
51
My kitten is too lonely.
Why don’t we buy another one? + You know, he \_ have a partner for games.
My kitten is too lonely.
Why don’t we buy another one? + You know, he **would have** a partner for games.
52
Why don't you use Brainscape more?
I'm not sure it \_ (поможет).
Why don't you use Brainscape more?
I'm not sure it **would help**.
53
I would have 2 dogs \_ (вместо одной).
I would have 2 dogs **instead** of one.
/ɪnˈstedə(v)/
54
[find and fix the issue]
In this case, I would have 2 dogs instead of one. **It takes more time.**
[find and fix the issue]
In this case, I would have 2 dogs instead of one. **It would take more time.**
55
I'm worried that if I stop watching TV, I'd \_ (пропущу) important news.
I'm worried that if I stop watching TV, I'd **miss** important news.
miss = ненарочно
skip = обычно, специально (skipped breakfast, skipped a lesson)
56
[find and fix the issue]
I'm just worried this would cost a lot.
**Yeah, that is a problem.**
I'm just worried this would cost a lot.
**Yeah, that WOULD be a problem.**
57
Why don't you change your internet provider? You know, some internet providers are very r\_ (надёжные).
Why don't you change your internet provider? You know, some internet providers are very **reliable** (надёжные).
/rɪˈlaɪəbl/
58
Why don't you change your internet provider?
I don't know, I'm just worried that the new company wouldn't give me s\_ speed. (достаточную)
Why don't you change your internet provider?
I don't know, I'm just worried that the new company wouldn't give me **sufficient** speed.
/səˈfɪʃnt/
59
I've been thinking about my turtle. It \_ (умерла) last summer.
I've been thinking about my turtle. It **died** last summer.
**NB** 'died' is a verb, 'dead' is an adjective
60
I've been thinking about my turtle. It died last summer.
\_ (что ответить?)
I've been thinking about my turtle. It died last summer.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
(if you talk about people, say 'I'm so sorry for your loss').
+ you can ask 'How are you holding up?'
61
[pronunciation] We've **launched** the product.
/lɔːntʃt/
запустили (проект/продукт/ракету в космос)
62
Would you volunteer to clean up the debris?
Yeah, I think I \_ do that.
Would you volunteer to clean up the debris?
Yeah, I think **I'd** do that. (= in theory)
63
Last year I **\_ (paragliding)** with an instructor.
Last year I **went paragliding** with an instructor.
go surfing / go cycling / go kayaking / go jogging / go running, etc
64
I went paragliding and it was a great experience. It wasn't \_ (SCARE \>\> adjective) at all.
I went paragliding and it was a great experience. **It** wasn't scar**y** at all.
65
What's that?
an ear plug
66
What's that?
A bath plug
67
I don't like winter \_ \_ (вообще).
I don't like winter at all.
'at all' is used with negative sentences and questions (and not in positive sentences)
68
It's pretty easy to spend a week in a desert, **\_ (принимая во внимание)** where I'm based right now.
It's pretty easy to spend a week in a desert, **considering** (принимая во внимание) where I'm based right now.
69
Have you considered spending a week in a desert?
**N\_ w\_!** I'd be bored out of my wits. [да ни за что]
Have you considered spending a week in a desert?
**No way**! I'd be bored out of my wits. [да ни за что]
70
Have you ever considered taking part in a marathon?
[add something to this sentence:] No, because if I did that, **I would prepare** for a lot of time.
Have you ever considered taking part in a marathon?
[add something to this sentence:] No, because if I did that, **I would have to** prepare for a lot of time.
71
I wanted to take part in a marathon in the past, but at the moment **I \_ (not / consider)** it because that wouldn't be realistic.
I wanted to take part in a marathon in the past, but at the moment **I'm not considering** it because that wouldn't be realistic.
72
I've considered \_ (spend) a night in the mountains.
**I've considered spending** a night in the mountains.
no prepositions
73
Have you ever considered moving back to your parents' flat?
No, because that **would negatively a\_** our relationship. (= негативно повлиять на)
Have you ever considered moving back to your parents' flat?
No, because that **would negatively affect** our relationship.
no preposition!
74
Have you ever considered \_ (visit) the USA?
Have you ever **considered visiting** the USA?
75
That would require a lot of p\_ (терпение).
That would require a lot of patience (терпение).
/ˈpeɪʃns/
76
I can't move to a forest because I wouldn't \_ to work from there. I need a good internet connection to work. (**не смог бы**)
I can't move to a forest because **I wouldn't be able to work** from there. I need a good internet connection to work.
77
Have you ever considered being a woman?
Have you ever **imagined** being a woman?
consider = рассматривать такой вариант
78
[find and fix an issue]
Have you ever considered becoming a woman?
No, because I don't like to change my gender.
Have you ever considered becoming a woman?
No, because **I wouldn't like to** change my gender.
not мне не нравится менять (но всё равно регулярно это делаю) = I don't like to
79
I decided to start studying English because I had problems '_ (watch) movies in English.
I decided to start studying English because I **had problems [with] watching** movies in English.
80
Yesterday I was sad because my friends \_ (have an argument = поругались)
Yesterday I was sad **because** my friends **had had an argument**.
81
Yesterday I was sad because my friends had had an argument and \_ to each other. (= не разговаривали друг с другом).
Yesterday I was sad because my friends had had an argument and **weren't talking to** each other. (не разговаривали друг с другом).
82
Yesterday I had a problem with the police because I \_ (leave) my license at home.
Yesterday I had a problem with the police because **I'd left** my license at home.
83
I \_ (buy) this thing because it \_ (be) very cheap.
I **bought** this thing because it **was** very cheap.
84
Yesterday I had to \_ (work) at night because I hadn't finished my work.
Yesterday I **had to work** at night because I hadn't finished my work.
had to + **infinitive** (NOT past tense)
85
This is one of the reasons I'm learning English, but it's not \_ (единственная причина).
This is one of the reasons I'm learning English, but it's not **the only reason**.
or: **the only one**
86
Among my friends, everyone likes dry wines, and I'm the only one who \_ (prefer) semi-sweet wines.
Among my friends, everyone likes dry wines, and I'm **the only one who prefers** semi-sweet wines.
87
When she saw the UFO, she realized she \_ an alien too.
When she saw the UFO, she **realized she was** an alien too.
88
They don't have **a w\_-p\_ job. (= they don't earn enough)
They don't have **a well-paid job**. (= they don't earn enough)
89
[find the issue]
Some people like to sit on their parent's neck until they're 30 years old.
Some people like to **sit on their parent's neck** until they're 30 years old.
NEVER translate idioms word for word!
ALWAYS reformulate the idiom.
90
At some point we **noticed** we **\_ (not see)** him in a while.
At some point we **noticed** we **hadn't seen** him in a while.
91
At some point we noticed we hadn't seen him **i\_ \_ wh\_**. (= уже какое-то время)
At some point we noticed we hadn't seen him **in a while**. (= уже какое-то время)
92
One of my best friends left her company in \_ \_ way (похожим образом).
One of my best friends left her company in **a similar way**.
93
[pronunciation] He **explained** that...
/nd/ (not 'ned')
94
I had a colleague who joined out company and after a couple of weeks I understood that he \_ (do) anything.
I had a colleague who joined out company and after a couple of weeks I understood that he hadn't done anything. = ничего не сделал
or: wasn't doing anything = ничего не делал
or: hadn't been doing anything = ничего не делал **ВСЁ ЭТО ВРЕМЯ**
95
I declined that offer and now I don't understand why. But **at that moment** I **\_ (think)** it was a good choice.
I declined that offer and now I don't understand why. But **at that moment**I **thought** it was a good choice.
96
I was working in a company that **\_ (sell)** theatre tickets.
I was working in a company that **\_ (develop)** a service for selling theatre tickets.
I was working in a company that **sold/was selling** theatre tickets.
I was working in a company that **was developing** a service for selling theatre tickets.
97
He decided to **\_ (leave)** the company.
He decided to **leave** the company.
to + infinitive
98
She thought the relationship would \_ (продлится) longer.
She thought the relationship would **last** (продлится) longer.
99
I thought it would be a \_ (намного) smaller.
I thought it would be **a lot** smaller.
100
'a lot' or 'a lot of'
He wants to be \_ richer.
He wants to have \_ more money.
a lot + adjective (a lot richer = намного)
a lot of + noun (a lot of money = много)
101
When I joined this company, I wasn't expecting \_ (что работа будет настолько скучной).
When I joined this company, I **wasn't expecting** the work **to** be **this** boring.
102
When I moved here, I **wasn't expecting** my life here \_ (что она будет настолько одинока).
When I moved here, I **wasn't expecting** my life here **to** be this lonely. (что она будет настолько одинока).
103
When I moved out from my parents' flat, I thought it **\_ (будет намного легче)** to keep my flat clean.
When I moved out from my parents' flat, I **thought** it **would be a lot easier** to keep my flat clean.
104
When I started a family, I didn't think I **\_ (get)** so little sleep.
When I started a family, I **didn't think** I **would get** so little sleep.
105
When I bought a new computer, I wasn't expecting \_ (что он будет настолько медленным).
When I bought a new computer, **I wasn't expecting it to** be **this** slow.
106
Before relocating, I wasn't expecting it to take \_ (настолько много) effort.
Before relocating, I wasn't expecting it to **take this much effort**.
107
When I started working, I didn't think my job would be \_ (настолько нервной).
When I started working, I didn't think my job would be this **stressful**.
108
When I joined this company, I thought my work would be more w\_-\_ (хорошо оплачиваемая).
When I joined this company, I thought my work would be more **well-paid** (хорошо оплачиваемая).
109
When I started a family, I was expecting \_ (I) to have a lot of time.
When I started a family, **I** was expecting **myself** to have a lot of time.
or 'I was expecting to have'... (not 'I was expecting me..')
110
[what's the meaning of this word?]
I **regretted** my promise immediately.
I **regretted** my promise immediately. = пожалела об этом
111
I wasn't expecting a holiday in Baikal to be \_ (настолько дорогим).
I wasn't expecting a holiday in Baikal to be **this expensive**.
112
My c\_ job is better than my previous one. (= текущая)
My **current** job is better than my previous one. (= текущая)
/ˈkʌrənt/
113
[pronunciation] a crowd (толпа)
overcrowded (переполненный - автобус, зал, комната)
[pronunciation] a crowd /kraʊd/
overcrowded /ˌəʊvəˈkraʊdɪd/
114
[add one word] I was expecting it to be a lot well-paid.
I was expecting it to be **a lot more** well-paid.
a lot = намного
a lot more = намного более
115
[add one word] I was expecting my vacation to be a lot exciting.
I was expecting my vacation to be **a lot more** exciting.
a lot = намного
a lot more = намного более
116
[add or change one word]
I wasn't expecting me to forget everything Natalya told me
I wasn't expecting to forget everything Natalya told me.
I wasn't expecting **myself** to forget..
117
Vera didn't \_ (think) the job would require this much time
Vera **didn't think** the job would require this much time
didn't + infinitive
118
'after' or 'for'?
When my parents went to work, I **looked \_** my brother. [= присматривала]. One day he ran away.
I've **looked \_** him everywhere, but I couldn't find him.
'after' or 'for'?
When my parents went to work, I **looked after** my brother. [= присматривала]. One day he ran away.
I've **looked for** him everywhere, but I couldn't find him.
119
[add the missing words]
Natalia lived with younger brother but I lived with older sister
Natalia lived with **her** younger brother but I lived with **my** older sister.
120
[add the missing article]
I lived in countryside and Svetlana visited her granny in countryside
I lived **in the countryside** and Svetlana visited her granny **in the countryside**.
121
[remove one word]
We both couldn't speak English but for different reasons why.
[remove one word]
We both couldn't speak English but **for different reasons**.
122
[pronunciation] in-laws
/ˈɪn lɔːz/
123
Back at uni, all of us made \_ mess in our dorm. (= сорили, устраивали бардак)
Back at uni, all of us **made a mess** in our dorm.
124
My husband and I can \_ dirty dishes in the sink in the evening, but my in-laws can't. (оставить)
My husband and I can **leave** dirty dishes in the sink in the evening, but my in-laws can't.
125
[pronunciation] useful
/ˈjuːsfl/
126
[pronunciation] chores (домашние дела)
/tʃɔːrz/
not 'whores' /h/ - шлюхи :( :( :(
127
Olya \_ (не была) that good at math in primary school.
Olya **wasn't** that good at math in primary school.
128
We \_ (not have - нам не хватило) time to discuss all questions.
We **didn't have time to** discuss all questions.
NOT hadn't
129
[what's the meaning?]
My boss keeps **yelling** at me.
My boss keeps **yelling** at me. = shouting (орёт)
130
Right now I'm trying to l\_ w\_. (= похудеть)
Right now I'm trying to **lose weight**. (= похудеть)
131
One moment. L\_ m\_ th\_. (= дай я подумаю)
One moment. **Let me think**. (= дай я подумаю)
132
Right now I'm trying to lose weight, but I've decided not to **g\_ u\_** sugar.
Right now I'm trying to lose weight, but I've decided not to **give up** sugar.
133
'In my work, problems don't come up every day.'
'L\_ y\_!' = (вот везёт!)
'In my work, problems don't come up every day.'
'Lucky you!' = (вот везёт!)
134
What tenses do you need here?
We \_ (run out - **у меня заканчивается**) coffee.
We \_ (run out - **у меня закончилось**) coffee.
What tenses do you need here?
We**'re running out of** (**у меня заканчивается**) coffee.
We**'ve run out of** (**у меня закончилось**) coffee.
135
'I tend to p\_ \_ (= postpone, откладывать) cleaning my flat.'
'I feel your pain!'
'I tend to **put off** (= postpone, откладывать) cleaning my flat.'
'I feel your pain!'
136
Vera didn't think the job would \_ (require) this much time
(= что потребуется)
Vera didn't think the job **would require** this much time
(= что потребуется)
would + infinitive
137
[pronunciation] drown (утонуть)
/draʊn/
138
[What's the difference in meaning?]
sink vs drown
The ship sank. [an object]
The passengers drowned. [someone]
139
She started thinking where she could put the plants so that the dog couldn't \_ (достать) them.
She started thinking where she could put the plants so that the dog couldn't **reach** them.
140
Maybe the owner \_ (позвонил) his insurance company.
Maybe the owner **called** his insurance company.
no 'to'
141
Maybe when he saw that, he \_ (сказал кое-какие нехорошие слова ;).
Maybe when he saw that, he **said a few choice words**.
142
I **took \_** my first **loan** (= взяла) 20 years ago - it was a **m\_** (ипотека).
I **took out** my first **loan** (= взяла) 20 years ago - it was a **mortgage** . /ˈmɔːrɡɪdʒ/
143
[pronunciation] a mortgage (ипотека)
/ˈmɔːrɡɪdʒ/
144
I spoke English with a \_ (шведский) employee in my first company.
I spoke English with a **Swedish** employee in my first company.
/ˈswiːdɪʃ/
145
He tried to find someone who would \_ (достать машину из) the pool.
He tried to find someone who would **get the car out of** the pool.
or remove the car from the pool
146
I tried to revise the Brainscape cards \_ (несколько раз в день).
I tried to revise the Brainscape cards **several timeS a day**.
147
I **try** \_ (**not** / overthink) things.
I try **not to** overthink things.
148
[reformulate this] (at the end of the speaking task someone says that they have no ideas what to say): I'm out of my phantasy.
**I've run out of ideas.**
or: I've run out of ideas **what to say**.
149
Vera doesn't wake up when **someone \_ (turn)** on the TV.
Vera doesn't wake up when some**one** turn**s** on the TV.
150
Alexander doesn't see any problem with living with **someone** who often **\_ (have)** friends over.
Alexander doesn't see any problem with living with **someone** who often **has** friends over.
151
Alexander doesn’t see any problem with living with **people** who often **\_ (have)** friends over.
Alexander doesn’t see any problem with living with **people** who often **have** friends over.
152
What have you been up to?
Same \_, same \_.
What have you been up to?
Same old, same old.
153
What have you been up to?
Nothing much.
Yeah, s\_ \_. (= у нас тоже).
What have you been up to?
Nothing much.
**Yeah, sane here**. (= у нас тоже).
154
We have a fire alarm in the building and sometimes it \_ \_.
We have a fire alarm in the building and sometimes it goes off.
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When I moved out from my parents, I wasn't expecting the **u\_ bills** to be this high. (= коммунальные платежи)
When I moved out from my parents, I wasn't expecting the **utility bills** to be this high.
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**I was expecting** Istambul **\_ (что он будет на много больше)**.
**I was expecting** Istambul **to be a lot bigger**.
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When I got married, **I wasn't expecting \_ (что мужчины так много едят).
When I got married, **I wasn't expecting men to eat so much**.
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I immediately regretted \_ (buy) these shoes.
I immediately regretted **buying** these shoes.
regret + ing
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When I bought a car, I thought \_ (что я буду на неё тратить на неё намного меньше).
When I bought a car, I thought **I would spend a lot less** on it.
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[pronunciation] early
/ˈɜːrli/
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When I moved out from my parents, I thought it would be easier to make dumplings. I \_ (never / do) that before and my dad \_ (give) me lessons.
When I moved out from my parents, I thought it would be easier to make dumplings. I **had never done** that before and my dad **gave** me lessons.
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I knew spending money would be exciting, but I wasn't expecting it \_ (что будет настолько) exciting. Especially my husband's money.
I knew spending money would be exciting, but I wasn't expecting it **to be this** exciting. Especially my husband's money.
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I wasn't expecting \_ (что зима продлится так долго).
I wasn't expecting the winter to be this long.
164
I wasn't expecting \_ (что моя social life after relocation будет настолько active).
I wasn't expecting my social life after relocation **to be** active.
165
My son had a vaccination today, and I thought \_ (будет намного сложнее) to persuade him to do this.
My son had a vaccination today, and I thought **it would be (a lot) more difficult** to persuade him to do this.
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I thought it \_ (будет намного сложнее) to do homework with my son.
I thought it **would be (a lot) more difficult** to do homework with my son.
167
[pronunciation] quarantine
/ˈkwɒrəntiːn/
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I thought it would be easy to change the \_ (обои) in the kitchen.
I thought it would be easy to change **the wallpaper** in the kitchen.
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I thought the quarantine \_ (будет намного короче).
I thought the quarantine **would be a lot shorter**.
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Я не ожидала, что карантин (the quarantine) случится.
I wasn't expecting the quarantine to **happen**.
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[working from home] Before the quarantine, I thought working from home \_ a good idea.
[working from home] Before the quarantine, I thought working from home **was** a good idea.
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Michael is the man in \_ (в костюме).
Michael is the man in **a suit**.
173
Eleanor wanted to \_ (развлекаться), but Chidi volunteered to help.
Eleanor wanted to **have fun**, but Chidi volunteered to help.
174
I think that the idea with plates with photos is r\_ (несерьёзная).
I think that the idea with plates with photos is ridiculous.
also: laughable = смехотворная
175
[pronunciation] profitable (where's the stress?)
PROfitable
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'I can't find Dave anywhere. He must've left.'
'No, he \_! He promised me to drive me home'.
'I can't find Dave anywhere. He must've left.'
'No, he **can't have left**! He promised me to drive me home'.
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'I was a straight-A student at school.'
'Really? You must \_ (learn) a lot!)
'I was a straight-A student at school.'
'Really? You **must've** learned a lot!
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'must be' or 'must've been'?
'I really regret that I didn't start learning English earlier.'
'That \_ annoying!'
'must be' or 'must've been'?
'I really regret that I didn't start learning English earlier.'
'That **must be** annoying!' (**because it's still annoying**)
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Sorry for \_ late.
Sorry for **being** late.
180
[add 'stress and pressure' to the sentence].
I don't handle well.
[add 'stress and pressure' to the sentence].
I don't handle **stress and pressure** well.
handle SOMETHING well
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[pronunciation] consequences (последствия)
/ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/
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[find the countable noun and add an article]
That's interesting strategy.
[find the countable noun and add an article]
That's **an** interesting **strategy**.
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I think all films that I've seen based on true events were true m\_ (шедевры).
I think all films that I've seen based on true events were true **masterpieces.**
184
[find the countable noun and add an article]
It was difficult decision, but I don't regret it.
It was **a** difficult **decision**, but I don't regret it.
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[pronunciation] event
/ɪˈvent/
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[find the countable noun and add an article]
That must've been interesting experience!
That must've been **an** interesting **experience**!
187
do you need 'with' in this sentence?
He doesn't handle stress well.
handle + noun (no preposition)
He doesn't **handle stress well**.
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He doesn't handle c\_ (критику) well.
He doesn't handle **criticism** well.
/ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
189
In my work, I have to deal with a lot of **\_ (CERTAIN >> неопределённость)**.
In my work, I have to deal with a lot of **uncertainty**.
/ʌnˈsɜːtnti/
190
What do you think are the **a\_ (преимущества)** and **d\_ (недостатки)** of having a twin?
What do you think are the **advantages (преимущества)** and **disadvantages (недостатки)** of having a twin?
191
'As far as I know, most twins have very different personalities.'
'So, horoscopes don't work.'
'Yeah, **g\_ p\_**.' (= хорошее наблюдение)
'As far as I know, most twins have very different personalities.'
'So, horoscopes don't work.'
'Yeah, **good point**.' (= хорошее наблюдение)
192
I've heard that when there are twins in a family, one is brave, quick and decisive (решительный) and **\_ (второй)** is quiet and indecisive.
I've heard that when there are twins in a family, one is brave, quick and decisive (решительный) and **the other one** is quiet and indecisive.
193
I think their relationship m\_ (возможно, изменилось) when they became teens.
I think their relationship might have changed (возможно, изменилось) when they became teens.
194
What's the meaning?
'They didn't saw each other'
What's the meaning?
'They didn't see each other'
195
My daughter \_ (ring / up / me) and asks me to unblock some apps on her phone.
My daughter **rings me up** and asks me to unblock some apps on her phone.
'me' goes between two parts of 'ring up'
196
I should've \_ (choose) another mountain.
**I should've chosen** another mountain.
197
I should've \_ (wear) warmer clothes to Everest.
**I should've worn** warmer clothes to Everest.
198
I should've \_ (quit) this job ages ago.
**I should've quit** this job ages ago.
199
I never should've \_ (be born) in this family!
I never **should've been born** in this family!
200
I d\_ of university and now I don't have a d\_.
I **dropped out** of university and now I don't have a **degree**.
201
So, have you got any plans for the upcoming weekend?
Yeah, I'm thinking about \_ (have some friends over).
So, have you got any plans for the upcoming weekend?
Yeah, I'm thinking **about** hav**ing** some friends over.
202
I opened Zoom and I was the only person there. And then I realized that I \_ (перепутала).
I opened Zoom and I was the only person there. And then I realized that I'd **mixed something up** (перепутала).
203
If the weather is good, we might \_ (пойдём погуляем).
If the weather is good, we might **go for a walk** (пойдём погуляем).
204
'I used to love photography'. Is this true for you?
No, I \_ (никогда не любил) photography.
'I used to love photography'. Is this true for you?
No, **I've never loved** photography.
205
I **can't get** used to **\_ (read)** e-books.
I **can't get** used to **reading** e-books.
206
We're reading 'Clockwork Orange' and I've forced myself to read \_ (первую главу).
We're reading 'Clockwork Orange' and I've forced myself to read **the first chapter**.
207
[what's the meaning?]
My life is very **hectic** these days.
[what's the meaning?]
My life is very **hectic** these days. = busy, суматошная
208
Olga used to read a lot. But now she \_ \_ the time.
Olga used to read a lot. But now she **doesn't have** the time.
hasn't got the time
(not 'hasn't the...)
209
I studied one \_ (семестр) and after that I dropped \_ .
I studied one **term** (семестр) and after that I **dropped out**.
210
You won't believe what happened. The company didn't let me board the plane!
'H\_ c\_?' (= Why?.. Почему, как так вышло?)
You won't believe what happened. The company didn't let me board the plane!
'**How come**?' (= Why?.. Почему, как так вышло?)
