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Feedback Unit 4 Flashcards

1
Q

‘She looks’ or ‘She looks like’?

_ happy.
_ a happy person.

A

She looks happy. (She looks + adj)

She looks like a happy person. (She looks like + nouns / She looks like + sentence

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‘This looks’ or ‘This looks like’?

_ fake.
_ a fake.

A

‘This looks’ or ‘This looks like’?

This looks fake. (looks + adj)

This looks like a fake. (looks like + noun)

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look like? look?

It doesn’t _ his parents make him play.
He _ pretty happy.

A

look like? look?

It doesn’t look like his parents make him play. (looks like + sentence)

He looks pretty happy. (looks + adj)

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I think it’s very i_ (воодушевляюще)

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I think it’s very inspiring.

/ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ/

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look like? look?

He _ he loves music.

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He looks like he loves music.

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I’d love to improve my ability to _ with people (дружить).

A

I’d love to improve my ability to be friends with people.

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[pronunciation] This would be very useful.

A

/ˈjuːsfəl/

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I’d love to improve my ability to p_ _ _ rudeness. (= терпеть)

A

I’d love to improve my ability to put up with rudeness. (= терпеть)

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When I work under pressure, this can a_ my ability to concentrate. (= оказывать влияние)

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When I work under pressure, this can affect my ability to concentrate.

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‘catch’ or ‘get’?

I didn’t _ the last sentence about making a fortune. (= не понял)

A

‘catch’ or ‘get’?

I didn’t get the last sentence about making a fortune. (= не понял)

didn’t catch = не расслышал

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Some people decide to downshift because they can’t c_ with the stress. (= справиться)

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Some people decide to downshift because they can’t cope with the stress. (= справиться)

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Maybe he had a b_. (= выгорел)

A

Maybe he had a burnout. (= выгорел)

/ˈbɜːˌnɑːwt/

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We didn’t guess the r_ _ he decided to downshift. (= причину)

A

We didn’t guess the reason why he decided to downshift. (= причину)

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I don’t think he downshifted because he didn’t have a lot of money i_ the f_ p_. (= у него и не было ничего)

A

I don’t think he downshifted because he didn’t have a lot of money in the first place. (= у него и не было ничего)

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[pronunciation] He’ll get bored in a day.

A

/bɔːrd/

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[add a word]

I’ve been working for my current company about five years.

A

[add a word]

I’ve been working for my current company for about five years.

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[add an expression at the end to mean ‘примерно’]

I’ve been working for my current company for about five years _ _.

A

[add an expression at the end to mean ‘примерно’]

I’ve been working for my current company for about five years or so.

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[pronunciation] entered university

A

/ˈentərd/

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19
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Our company _ (hire) right now.

A

Our company is hiring right now.

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they have a high _ (уровень) of English

A

they have a high level of English

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[add one word]

I’m currently based in Nizhny Novgorod, and I relocated here over seven years. [больше семи лет назад]

A

I’m currently based in Nizhny Novgorod, and I relocated here over seven years ago. [больше семи лет назад]

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I stopped _ (wear) glasses around seven years ago.

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I stopped wearing glasses around seven years ago.

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ar or like?

Katerina has been working _ a freelancer for 12 years

A

Katerina has been working as a freelancer for 12 years

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24
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How to say ‘мы подписали контракт’ (или договор)

A

We’ve signed a contract.

/saɪnd/

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He d_ u_ a detailed itinerary. (= подготовил)

A

He drew up a detailed itinerary.

draw up - drew up - has drawn up

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I think I’ll go on vacation in a_ two months. (= ещё через два месяца)

A

I think I’ll go on vacation in another two months. (= ещё через два месяца)

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I’ll work for another week and then I’ll go _ vacation.

A

I’ll work for another week and then I’ll go on vacation.

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28
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[add one word]

I’m still thinking what I need to get started.

A

[add one word]

I’m still thinking what I need to get started with.

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29
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I need to get started _ the report.

A

I need to get started with the report.

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30
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она прекратила говорить, чтобы проверить чат

A

She stopped talking TO check the chat.
stopped -ing = прекратила
to = чтобы

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она прекратила говорить, чтобы НЕ обидеть her feelings

A

She stopped talking in order not to hurt her feelings

She stopped talking TO check the chat.
stopped -ing = прекратила
чтобы не = in order no to

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32
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[pronunciation] but it’s also dead wrong

A

/ˈɔːlsəʊ/

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33
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When I _ (пошла на улицу) and breathed in, I could feel the smell of summer.

A

When I went outside (пошла на улицу) and breathed in, I could feel the smell of summer.

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34
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[what is the meaning of the word in bold?]

What small events in your life led to important consequences?

/ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/

A

последствия

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35
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[what is the meaning of the word in bold?]

I don’t handle criticism well.

/ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/

A

критика

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36
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[pronunciation] where’s the stress?

consequences - последствия

A

/ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/

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[pronunciation] where’s the stress?

criticism - критика

A

/ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/

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38
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When I’m under a lot of stress, I try to p_ m_ t_ (= собраться - ‘соберись, тряпка’) and find a solution to my problems.

A

When I’m under a lot of stress, I try to pull myself together (= собраться - ‘соберись, тряпка’) and find a solution to my problems.

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When I’m _ a lot of stress, I try to pull myself together (= собраться - ‘соберись, тряпка’) and find a solution to my problems.

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When I’m under a lot of stress, I try to pull myself together and find a solution to my problems.

40
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[pronunciation] circumstances

A

/ˈsɜːkəmstəns/

41
Q

[what is the meaning of the word in bold?]

Tell your partner about 2-3 situations where you needed to choose between several options and you narrowed it down to two or three options first? What did you choose eventually?

/ɪˈventʃʊəli/

A

в конце концов, в итоге

42
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испорченные дети

A

spoiled children

(or: spoiled brats)

43
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Buy our products because they are very _ (доступные - a more positive word than ‘cheap’).

A

Buy our products because they are very affordable.

44
Q

‘System’ пишется через y.

A

‘System’ it’s spelled with a ‘y’.

45
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[pronunciation] Citizens have access to this information in real-time.

A

/ˈækses/

46
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These services are provided by the a_ (= властями)

A

These services are provided by the authorities (= властями)

/ɔːˈθɒrətiz/

47
Q

In Munich, everything is closed after 6.

Interesting.. I’ve been to Berlin and we were expecting a similar thing, but this was not the c_.

A

In Munich, everything is closed after 6.

Interesting.. I’ve been to Berlin and we were expecting a similar thing, but this was not the case.

48
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I’ll ask John if I can _ (уйти с работы пораньше).

A

I’ll ask John if I can leave work early (уйти с работы пораньше).

49
Q

What’s the meaning of the word in bold?

In what situations would these requests be appropriate?

/əˈprəʊpriət/

A

In what situations would these requests be appropriate? = адекватны ситуации

50
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What’s more appropriate if the company doesn’t normally use fax?

Could you please send me the form by fax?
Could you possibly send me the form by fax?

A

Could you possibly send me the form by fax? = а вы не могли бы…?

(‘Could you please..’ = отправьте факсом, пожалуйста)

51
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Add one word.

I was wondering you could possibly help me.

A

I was wondering if you could possibly help me.

52
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[pronunciation] I was wondering…

A

/ˈwʌndərɪŋ/

53
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[pronunciation] urgent

A

/ˈɜːdʒənt/

54
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[pronunciation] function

A

/ˈfʌŋkʃn̩/

55
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Let’s discuss _ she’s happy.

A

Let’s discuss if she’s happy.

счастлива ЛИ она = if

56
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I think she sounds _ polite here. (достаточно, довольно-таки)

A

I think she sounds quite polite here. (достаточно, довольно-таки)

57
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In this sentence, she’s describing her _ (просьбу).

A

In this sentence, she’s describing her request (просьбу).

58
Q

the weather - становится всё лучше и лучше

A

The weather is getting better and better.

59
Q

But for me, this weather is good for _ (relax), not for _ (work).

A

But for me, this weather is good for relaxing, not for working.

for = a preposition
preposition + v-ing

60
Q

Before I went to Uzbekistan, I thought it _ (not be) a safe country. But now I realize that it’s totally safe.

A

Before I went to Uzbekistan, I thought it wasn’t a safe country. But now I realize that it’s totally safe.

61
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I didn’t think that the third part of Guards of the Galaxy _ (touch) me so much.

A

I didn’t think that the third part of Guards of the Galaxy would touch me so much.

62
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I didn’t know that fixing a dishwasher _
- (настолько дорого)
- (будет настолько дорого)

A

I didn’t know that fixing a dishwasher _
- was so expensive (= in general)
- would be so expensive (= in our case)

63
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I hoped getting a visa _ (будет легче).

A

I hoped getting a visa would be easier.

64
Q

I invited my friends to the party, but I didn’t think they _ (придут).

A

I invited my friends to the party, but I didn’t think they would come.

65
Q

I didn’t know that a trip to Uzbekistan
- такие дешёвые
- будет таким дешёвым

A

I didn’t know that a trip to Uzbekistan
- was so cheap. (= probably someone told you that)
- would be so cheap. (= probably you’re sharing your own experience)

66
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I didn’t know that in Dubai all apartments _ (have) a personal boiler.

A

I didn’t know that in Dubai all apartments had a personal boiler.

67
Q

Last week I went to the cinema. The movie was terrible - I shoud’ve gone to a restaurant _ (вместо этого).

A

Last week I went to the cinema. The movie was terrible - I shoud’ve gone to a restaurant instead.

/ɪnˈsted/

68
Q

In one more my previous companies мне нужно было много говорить with foreign colleagues, but I didn’t want to because it was difficult for me to understand their answers.

A

In one more my previous companies I had to speak a lot with foreign colleagues, but I didn’t want to because it was difficult for me to understand their answers.

69
Q

I should’ve built a n_ of c_ (= рабочие связи).

A

I should’ve built a network of contacts (= рабочие связи).

70
Q

Irina thinks she _ (надо было прекратить) overthinking everything to be more productive

A

Irina thinks she should’ve stopped overthinking everything to be more productive

71
Q

Ekaterina thinks she should’ve made measurements of her curtains before _ (buy) a new one.

A

Ekaterina thinks she should’ve made measurements of her curtains before buying a new one.

72
Q

Vera thought she _ (ей надо было говорить на английском) and practiced English more.

A

Vera thought she should’ve spoken and practiced English more.

73
Q

Which options are correct?

I had to clean my flat, but I
(1) didn’t want
(2) didn’t want to.
(2) didn’t want to do.
(3) didn’t want to do that.

A

Which options are correct?

I had to clean my flat, but I
(1) didn’t want.
(2) didn’t want to.
(3) didn’t want to do.
(3) didn’t want to do that.

74
Q

I should’ve _ (wake) up earlier.

A

I should’ve woken up earlier.

75
Q

[pronunciation] I’ve been meaning to get my zip fixed, but…

A

/kst/

76
Q

I need to d_c_ my kitchen. (= разгрести, make sure there’s less stuff lying around)

A

I need to declutter my kitchen.

/diːˈklʌtə(r)/

77
Q

Last weekend I finally g_ a_ to clearing out the garage. (= у меня наконец дошли руки до того, чтобы…)

A

Last weekend I finally got around to clearing out the garage. (= у меня наконец дошли руки до того, чтобы…)

get around to v-ing

78
Q

What is the best way to o_ the kitchen? (= навести порядок в кухне, решить, что где должно лежать, выкинуть часть вещей)

A

What is the best way to organize the kitchen? (= навести порядок в)

/ˈɔːɡənaɪz/

79
Q

I _ (do) my nails yesterday.

(1) myself
(2) someone else did it

A

I _ (do) my nails yesterday.

(1) myself: I did my nails yesterday.
(2) someone else did it: I got my nails done yesterday.

80
Q

They’ve been sitting on their _ (на попе) all day, doing nothing.

A

They’ve been sitting on their bums all day, doing nothing.

also: backside, bottom

81
Q

which option is better?

Could you let me know if you
(1) don’t need the service anymore?
(2) still need the service?

A

which option is better?

Could you let me know if you
(1) don’t need the service anymore?
(2) still need the service?

82
Q

Add ‘всё ещё’ to this sentence.

Let me know if you’re interested in our product.

A

Add ‘всё ещё’ to this sentence.

Let me know if you’re still interested in our product.

83
Q

Don’t h_ to reach out to me if you have any suggestions or questions.

A

Don’t HEsitate to reach out to me if you have any suggestions or questions.

84
Q

Why don’t you cut your sleep time?

Oh, I don’t know.. I’m just worried I _ be constantly tired if I did that..

A

Why don’t you cut your sleep time?

Oh, I don’t know.. I’m just worried I would be constantly tired if I did that..

85
Q

Last spring we _ (поехали) to St. Petersburg.

A

Last spring we went to to St. Petersburg.

NOT tripped because ‘tripped’ is about drugs (LSD)

86
Q

[pronunciation] worked

A

/kt/

87
Q

This was many years ago. Maybe now it _ (change).

A

This was many years ago. Maybe now it has changed.

maybe now it is changing**

88
Q

[pronunciation] I ordered it.

A

[this part] is not pronounced:
orde[re]d it
o-de-dit

delivered, considered, …

89
Q

[pronunciation] cousin

A

/ˈkʌzn̩/

90
Q

‘Do you think it’s important to stay in touch with your parent-in-law?’ Hm, that’s a ‘холивар’ question.

A

‘Do you think it’s important to stay in touch with your parent-in-law?’ Hm, that’s a ‘controversial’ question.

/ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃl̩/

91
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[pronunciation] useless

A

/ˈjuːsləs/

92
Q

‘Studying chemistry at school is utterly useless’

‘я не согласна’

A

‘Studying chemistry at school is utterly useless’

I don’t agree (not ‘am’)

BUT it’s better to soften what you’re saying: ‘Hm, I’m not sure about that’, ‘I don’t agree, to be honest, etc.

93
Q

‘I’ve never _ (eat) roaches.’
‘Oh my goodness! I’ve never _ (hear) that it’s possible to eat them!

A

‘I’ve never eaten roaches.’
‘Oh my goodness! I’ve never heard that it’s possible to eat them!

94
Q

[pronunciation] I accepted their offer.

A

/əkˈseptɪd/

95
Q

I accepted their offer and _ (уволилась из своей компании).

A

I accepted their offer and left my company.

96
Q

I accepted their offer and left my company, but they suddenly changed their mind.

‘No way! You _ shocked. (= наверно, ты была в полном шоке)

A

I accepted their offer and left my company, but they suddenly changed their mind.

‘No way! You must’ve been shocked. (= наверно, ты была в полном шоке)

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