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Unit 1. Social networks Flashcards

1
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[pronunciation] reserved

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/rɪˈzɜːrvd/

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[pronunciation] weird

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/wɪrd/

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[stress, last vowel] extrovert

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/ˈekstrəvɜːrt/

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[pronunciation] relaxed

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/kst/

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[pronunciation] relaxed

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læ

(like in ‘cat’)

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[pronunciation] eccentric

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/ks/

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sure that you can do things well, that people like you

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self-confident

ˌself ˈ_kɒn_fɪdənt

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not wanting to show what you are thinking or feeling

сдержанный, замкнутый

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reserved

/rɪˈzɜːvd/

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too proud of yourself and your actions

самодовольный

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conceited

/kənˈsiːtɪd/

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doesn’t want to listen to new ideas or to the opinions of others

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narrow-minded

ˌnærəʊ ˈ_maɪn_dɪd

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accepts other people’s ideas and opinions

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open-minded

ˌəʊpən ˈmaɪndɪd

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likes to talk a lot [2 synonyms]

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talkative /ˈtɔːkətɪv/ ‘l’ is not pronounced!

chatty /ˈtʃæti/

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She ____ _ good _____ __________ __ him. (= произвела на него хорошее впечатление)

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She made a good first impression on him.

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He really likes to ____ new people. [знакомиться]

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meet

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calm and relaxed; doesn’t seem to worry about anything [2 synonyms]

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laid-back /ˌleɪd ˈbæk/

relaxed about things /rɪˈlækst/

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behaves in an unusual way

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eccentric

/ɪkˈsentrɪk/

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very strange or unusual and difficult to explain

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weird

BrE wɪəd

AmE wɪrd

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someone who focuses on bad aspects of everything and talks about this all the time

‘Don’t be so _______ all the time!’

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negative

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using words in a funny and clever way

остроумный

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witty

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He ____ _ very bad _____ __________ __ her. (=произвёл на неё очень плохое первое впечатление)

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He made a very bad first impression on her.

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It was nice to chat with my new colleagues informally, to ___ __ ____ them ______. (познакомиться с ними поближе)

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to get to know them better

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[pronunciation] stingy

скупой, прижимистый

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/ˈstɪndʒi/

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[pronunciation] obstinate

упрямый

A

BrE /’ɒbstɪnət/

AmE /ˈɑːbstɪnət/

(not ‘nait’)

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здравомыслящий

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sensible

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A psychologist needs to be _____ (наблюдательным).

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observant

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What does this word mean?

obstinate

BrE /ˈɒbstɪnət/
AmE /ˈɑːbstɪnət/

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very stubborn, in a way that is annoying and unreasonable

упрямый, как осёл

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What does this word mean?

be more assertive BrE /əˈsɜːrtɪv/, AmE /əˈsɜːrtɪv/
assertive behavior

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behaving or speaking in a strong, confident way, уверенный в себе, настойчивый, “пробивной”

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What does this word mean?

sensible
/ˈsensəbl/

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She’s a ____ sort of person.
I think that’s a very _____ idea.
I think the _____ thing would be to take a taxi home.

здравомыслящий

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You need to be much more _____.
_______ behavior

(****behaving** or **speaking** in a **strong**,** confident way, уверенный в себе, настойчивый, “пробивной”)

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be more assertive BrE /əˈsɜːrtɪv/, AmE /əˈsɜːrtɪv/
assertive behavior

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[pronunciation] assertive

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BrE /əˈsɜːtɪv/

AmE /əˈsɜːrtɪv/

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very stubborn, in a way that is annoying and unreasonable

упрямый, как осёл

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obstinate

BrE /ˈɒbstɪnət/
AmE /ˈɑːbstɪnət/

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[pronunciation] obstinate

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Adjective =>

BrE /ˈɒbstɪnət/
AmE /ˈɑːbstɪnət/

NOT ‘nait’

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a racist _____
an anti-Catholic/anti-Muslim _____
a political _____

a person who has very strong, unreasonable beliefs or opinions about race, religion or politics and who will not listen to or accept the opinions of anyone who disagrees

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bigot [noun]

/ˈbɪɡət/

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What does this word mean?

stingy

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He’s too ____ to buy any drinks.
Don’t be so ____ with the cream!
It was a ____ offer and he turned it down.

жадный, скаредный, прижимистый

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a ______ donation
Thank you for your donation. It was very ______ of you.

(щедрый, щедро)

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generous

/ˈdʒenərəs/

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She’s a ____ sort of person.
I think that’s a very _____ idea.
I think the _____ thing would be to take a taxi home.

здравомыслящий

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sensible

/ˈsensəbl/

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[pronunciation] generous

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/ˈdʒenərəs/

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Do you remember at least one example with the word ‘sensible’?

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She’s a sensible sort of person.
I think that’s a very sensible idea.
I think the sensible thing would be to take a taxi home.

здравомыслящий

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[pronunciation] sensible

здравомыслящий

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/ˈsensəbl/

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[pronunciation] stingy

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/ˈstɪndʒi/

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Andy’s very _____ - if he says he’ll do something, he’ll do it.

надёжный, на него можно положиться

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reliable
/rɪˈlaɪəbl/

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[pronunciation] reliable

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/rɪˈlaɪəbl/

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He’s a good musician and _____ reliable. [= 100%]

Do you remember at least one adverb that goes with ‘reliable’?

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totally reliable

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He’s too ____ to buy any drinks.
Don’t be so ____ with the cream!
It was a ____ offer and he turned it down.

жадный, скаредный, прижимистый

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stingy

/ˈstɪndʒi/

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Do you remember at least one example with this word?

stingy

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He’s too stingy to buy any drinks.
Don’t be so stingy with the cream!
It was a stingy offer and he turned it down.

жадный, скаредный, прижимистый

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Do you remember at least one example with this word?

generous

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a generous donation
Thank you for your donation. It was very generous of you.

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Do you remember at least one example with this word?

assertive

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You need to be much more assertive.
assertive behavior

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Do you remember at least one example with this word?

a bigot

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a racist bigot
an anti-Catholic/anti-Muslim bigot
a political bigot

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бережливый

Example: They have plenty of money now, but they still tend to be ______.

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бережливый

Example: They have plenty of money now, but they still tend to be thrifty.

/ˈθrɪf.ti/

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(adjective) not considering how your actions or words may upset someone:

принимающий необдуманные решения, совершающий бездумные действия

It was ______ not to call and say you’d be late.
She’s not intentionally unkind - she’s just a little ______ sometimes.

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thoughtless /ˈθɔːtləs/

(adjective) not considering how your actions or words may upset someone:

принимающий необдуманные решения, совершающий бездумные действия

It was thoughtless not to call and say you’d be late.
She’s not intentionally unkind - she’s just a little thoughtless sometimes.

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How would you feel if someone “unfriended” you? Would you
t___ it p_________ and be o______? (обидеться)

A

How would you feel if someone “unfriended” you? Would you
take it personally and be offended?

/əˈfendɪd/

52
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How do you feel about Stan’s _______ (=подход)?

A

How do you feel about Stan’s approach?

/əˈprəʊtʃ/

53
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I ___ ____ Tammy today. She’s really upset. [= I met her without planning to]

A

I ran into Tammy today. She’s really upset.

or

I bumped into Tammy today

54
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How do you like to spend your free time?

Well, I mostly ____ __ [= сижу дома] - you know, watch TV, play computer games. That kind of stuff. What about you?

A

How do you like to spend your free time?

Well, I mostly stay in [= сижу дома] - you know, watch TV, play computer games. That kind of stuff. What about you?

55
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A: So, do you keep in touch with your childhood friends?

J: Unfortunately, no - I’ve ___ ____ ___ everyone, which is a real pity. What about you? [=потеряли связь со всеми, больше ни с кем не общаемся]

A

A: So, do you keep in touch with your childhood friends?

J: Unfortunately, no - I’ve lost touch with everyone, which is a real pity. What about you? [=потеряли связь со всеми]

56
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Formulate the questions:

Alexa But ___ (you/PM) her, right? I mean, ____ (you / let her) know, right?

Stan No. I didn’t think she’d be offended.

Alexa So ___ (you /just delete_ people that you’re not in touch with??????

A

Alexa But you PMed her, right? I mean, you let her know?

Stan No. I didn’t think she’d be offended.

Alexa So you just delete people that you’re not in touch with??????

These questions are used to to check that you understood what the other person said.
The word order in these questions is the same as in statements.

57
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So how do you ___ __ _____ with each other? (= поддерживаете связь)
We write letters every single day.

A

I keep in touch with each other? (= поддерживаете связь)
We write letters every single day.

58
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Anne and I always meet to _____ __ over a glass of wine when I come to Rome.

(= пообщаться, обменяться новостями)

A

Anne and I always meet to catch up over a glass of wine when I come to Rome.

59
Q

Kate: Could you share the recipe?

Rohit: Check your messenger - I’ve just ______ you.

A

Kate: Could you share the recipe?

Rohit: Check your messenger - I’ve just PMedyou. (orDMed you)

= I’ve private-messaged / direct-messaged you

60
Q

I love karaoke! Do you?

No, not really. But occasionally _______ (I/sing) when ____ (I/take) a shower.

A

I love karaoke! Do you?

No, not really. But occasionally I’ll sing when I’m taking a shower. (or ‘when taking’)

61
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You seem like you’re always on Facebook! Don’t you get distracted with all the notifications you’re getting?

No, not really. I _______ (normally / close) all tabs with social media when _____ (I / work).

A

You seem like you’re always on Facebook! Don’t you get distracted with all the notifications you’re getting?

No, not really. I’ll normally close all tabs with social media when I’m working. [or when working]

62
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I never listen to music while ________ (I / work), but occasionally I _____ (switch on) an app that plays white noise.

A

I never listen to music while I’m working, but occasionally I’ll switch on an app that plays white noise.

63
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Do you talk shop a lot with your colleagues? [talk shop = talk about work when you’re not at work?]

No, not really. We don’t hang out outside work anyway, and when ______ (we / have) lunch together, we _____ (just / chat) about family and other stuff.

A

Do you talk shop a lot with your colleagues? [talk shop = talk about work when you’re not at work?]

No, not really. We don’t hang out outside work anyway, and when we’re having lunch together, we’ll just chat about family and other stuff.

64
Q

Do you find any apps on your phone distracting?

To be honest, I do! I ____________ (constantly / get) notifications from Telegram and Skype - this drives me mad!

A

Do you find any apps on your phone distracting?

To be honest, I do! I’m constantly getting notifications from Telegram and Skype - this drives me mad!

65
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I go on my social networking site five or six times a day. I _____ (log in) when I ____ (take) a break.

A

I go on my social networking site five or six times a day. I’ll log in when I’m taking a break.

66
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At work I’m on the phone all the time, but when I/travel, I n_______ (=usually) use my laptop to make calls over the Internet.

A

At work I’m on the phone all the time, but when I’m traveling,Inormally use my laptop to make calls over the Internet.

67
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P__________ I use email, but my kids ____ (constantly / text).

A

Personally I use email, but my kids are constantly texting.

68
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O___________ my son ___ (email) someone like my sister, but with his friends he t_____ __ text.

A

Occasionally my son will email someone like my sister, but with his friends he tends to text.

/əˈkeɪʒ.nəl.i/

69
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E____ ____ __ a _____ (=occasionally), I’ll instant message with a friend.

A

Every once in a while, I’ll instant message with a friend.

70
Q

Some of my friends don’t use IM, so m_____ (=по большей части) I just call on my cell to catch up with them.

A

Some of my friends don’t use IM, so mostly I just call on my cell to catch up with them.

71
Q

Sales reps need to be o_______, because they are constantly meeting customers.

She has an o_______ personality.

[personality adjective] friendly and energetic and finding it easy and enjoyable to be with others

A

Sales reps need to be outgoing, because they are constantly meeting customers.

She has an outgoing personality.

72
Q

Their carpenter was totally ___________ – he never finished the job.

ненадежный, не заслуживающий доверия

A

Their carpenter was totally unreliable – he never finished the job.

/ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/

73
Q

Thank you for the card - it was very __________ __ you.

kind and always thinking about how you can help other people

внимательный, заботливый

A

Thank you for the card - it was very thoughtful of you.

kind and always thinking about how you can help other people

внимательный, заботливый

74
Q

To come off in the most positive light, “you will want to avoid ____ (use) profanity, sexual or drug references.”

A

To come off in the most positive light, “you will want to avoid using profanity, sexual or drug references.”

75
Q

Take a look at your tweeting history and consider ___ (delete) anything that won’t show your best self to a potential employer.

A

Take a look at your tweeting history and consider deleting** anything that won’t show your best self to a potential employer.

76
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I can’t _____ (не могу удержаться от того, чтобы + pick up) my phone every 5 minutes

A

I can’t resist picking** up my phone** every 5 minutes

/rɪˈzɪst/

77
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I can’t ______ (не представляю себя без + be able to use) ___ Google

A

I can’t imagine not being** able to** use Google.

78
Q

I’ve _____ (прекратила использовать) Skype.

A

I’ve stopped using Skype.

(not ‘to’)

79
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I really ______ (ценю + be able to) buy stuff online 24/7.

A

I really appreciate being able to buy stuff online 24/7.

80
Q

I ___\_ a lot of time ____ articles online. (я помногу читаю)

A

I spend a lot of time reading** articles online.

(no prepositions after ‘spend’)

81
Q

I ____\_ without my phone. (с удовольствием + take long walks)

A

I enjoy taking long walks without my phone.

81
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When you pay online, there’s a ______ (риск потерять) your money if your card details get stolen.

A

When you pay online, there’s a risk of losing** your money if your card details get stolen.

82
Q

I _____ (скучаю по + have) lots of free time.

A

I miss having** lots of free time.

83
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I appreciate ___ (то, что мне не надо готовить).

A

I appreciate not having to cook.

84
Q

[reformulate] In the past, I spent a lot of time alone. I miss this. >>>

I …

A

I miss spending a lot of time alone.

85
Q

I get spam emails all the time. >>>

I k…

A

I keep getting spam.

86
Q

I [try] not to go to crowded places.

>> I a…

A

I avoid going to crowded places.

87
Q

Should I buy a new phone? >>>

I’m …

A

I’m considering buying a new phone

88
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I’m considering ________ (delete) my [Twitter] account because I hardly use it any more.

A

I’m considering deleting my [Twitter] account because I hardly use it any more.

89
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I haven’t done anything to avoid ______ (get hacked) - I think someone might break into my Facebook account.

A

I haven’t done anything to avoid getting hacked - I think someone might break into my Facebook account.

90
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I can’t stop _______ (check) my feeds on social media - it’s such a waste of time!

A

I can’t stop checking my feeds on social media - it’s such a waste of time!

91
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I can’t live without my phone - I keep _____ (look) at it even when I’m eating or working.

A

I can’t live without my phone - I keep looking at it even when I’m eating or working.

92
Q

I want to stop ______ (use my phone) after 8 pm.

A

I want to stop using my phone after 8 pm.

93
Q

I really appreciate _____ (be able to) find any information I need instantly.

A

I really appreciate being able to find any information I need instantly.

94
Q

I need to disable notifications, because I can’t resist _____ (look) at my phone when it buzzes.

A

I need to disable notifications, because I can’t resist looking at my phone when it buzzes.

95
Q

I installed a special app that blocks some incoming calls, because I kept _____ (get) calls from spammers and scammers (мошенники).

A

I installed a special app that blocks some incoming calls, because I kept getting calls from spammers and scammers (мошенники).

96
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I try not to buy stuff on websites that I haven’t used before, because there’s a risk of _____ (give) your credit card details to scammers and ____ (lose) all the money on your card.

A

I try not to buy stuff on websites that I haven’t used before, because there’s a risk of giving your credit card details to scammers and losing all the money on your card.

97
Q

[on Facebook] I’m not interested in _____ (follow) people I don’t know personally.

A

I’m not interested in following people I don’t know personally.

98
Q

I’d love to have a chance to live a few days without access to the internet. I’d really enjoy ______ (not / go) online. I think I’d just spend time _____ (read) or (go) for long walks.

A

I’d love to have a chance to live a few days without access to the internet. I’d really enjoy not going online. I think I’d just spend time reading or going for long walks.

99
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I personally like social media - I really enjoy ____ (be able to) keep in touch with my friends.

A

I personally like social media - I really enjoy being able to keep in touch with my friends.

100
Q

I’m starting to get used to ____ (live) in the post-COVID world.

or: I don’t think I’ll ever get used to …

A

I’m starting to get used to living in the post-COVID world.

I don’t think I’ll ever get used to living in the post-COVID world.

101
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[pronunciation] determine

A

/dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

102
Q

[pronunciation] insight

A

/ˈɪnsaɪt/

103
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[indirect questions] Recruiters want to g__ a more a_______ ____ of (получить более точное представление) who you are outside of your resume.

A

Recruiters want to get a more accurate idea of who you are outside of your resume.

104
Q

[indirect questions] They will want to ___ (=check) how you describe yourself and
__ it matches up with how you described yourself in your cover letter.

A

[indirect questions] They will want to see how you describe yourself and
if it matches up with how you described yourself in your cover letter.

or: whether it matches…

105
Q

[indirect questions] What you say to your followers can ____ recruiters insight ____ your personal relationships and if you would be a good cultural fit for the company.

A

[indirect questions] What you say to your followers can give recruiters insight into your personal relationships and if you would be a good cultural fit for the company.

106
Q

[indirect questions] What you say to your followers can give recruiters i______into your personal relationships (дать им представление о) and if you would be a good cultural fit for the company.

A

[indirect questions] What you say to your followers can give recruiters insight into your personal relationships and if you would be a good cultural fit for the company.

/ˈɪnsaɪt/

107
Q

[indirect questions] Your social media profile can help them d_______ (= определить) if you would be a good fit for company culture.

A

Your social media profile can help them determine if you would be a good fit for company culture.

/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/

108
Q

[indirect questions][reformulate]

‘How do you decide whether to use a recipe you’ve found on the internet?’

Well, first I always scroll down to the comments section to ________ (see / what did others say about the recipe?)

A

Well, first I always scroll down to the comments section to see what others said about the recipe

109
Q

[indirect questions]…Then I have a look at the list of ingredients, to find out _______ (would they be easy to get?)

A

…Then I have a look at the list of ingredients, to find out if they would be easy to get.

(or: find out whether they would be…)

110
Q

[indirect questions] And finally I briefly look through the recipe, to get a better idea of ______ (how difficult would it be to cook this dish?)

A

And finally I briefly look through the recipe, to get a better idea of** **how difficult it would be to cook this dish.

111
Q

[indirect questions] I also scroll through their last few posts, to ________ (get some insight into / what kind of things do they post?)

A

I also scroll through their last few posts, to get some insight into what kind of things they post.

112
Q

[indirect questions] How do you normally decide what films and series to watch?

Well, the most important thing for me is ______ (have I heard about the film from my friends?)

A

Well, the most important thing for me is whether I’ve heard about the film from my friends.

or

If I’ve heard..

113
Q

[indirect questions][reformulate]“Do I want to buy this phone? >>

I get an idea about ________ when I take this phone in my hands in the shop”

A

I get an idea about whether I want to buy this phone when I take this phone on my hands in the shop”

of

if I want

114
Q

[indirect questions][reformulate] “Is there a pool in the hotel?”

I find out _____

A

I find out if there is a pool in the hotel.

or

find out whether there is

115
Q

[indirect questions] I find out what catering ____ (есть в отеле)

A

I find out what catering there is in the hotel.

(есть = there is)

116
Q

[indirect questions] And I get some insight into how many sites of interest _____ within walking distance to this place.

A

And I get some insight into how many sites of interest there are within walking distance to this place.

(есть = there are)

117
Q

[adding ideas] I can’t apply for the job because it’s in New Zealand. B______, I don’t have the right experience.

A

I can’t apply for the job because it’s in New Zealand. Besides, I don’t have the right experience.

/bɪˈsaɪdz/

118
Q

[adding ideas] I chose a Samsung phone because I liked the design better. ___ wh__’_ m____, it was cheaper.

A

I chose a Samsung phone because I liked the design better. And what’s more, it was cheaper.

119
Q

[adding ideas] Starting work at 8 a.m. means I avoid rush hour a__ a___ have longer evenings.

A

Starting work at 8 a.m. means I avoid rush hour andalso have longer evenings.

120
Q

[pronunciation] a tray (поднос) of fruit and veg

A

/vedʒ/

121
Q

[adding ideas] I never buy fruit and veg /vedʒ/ here, because half of the bag is always rotten (гнилые), and o_ t__ o_ th__, the prices are ridiculously high.

и к тому же

A

I never buy fruit and veg here, because half of the bag is always rotten.

And on top of that the prices are ridiculously high.

Pronunciation: ontopa that

122
Q

[adding ideas] I had this boss.. I was so glad when they fired (=уволили) him. He was exceptionally rude a_ w___ a_ incompetent.

и к тому же

A

I had this boss.. I was so glad when they fired (=уволили) him. He was exceptionally rude as well as incompetent.

Pronunciation: az not s

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