Unit 1. Talk and communication Flashcards
1
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They’re talking to __________ ____ __ ____ (с коллегами очно).
A
talking to colleagues face to face
2
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The grandmother is ______ _ ____ ___ with her granddaughter. (разговаривает по Зуму)
A
having a Zoom call
3
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The woman is chatting with friends ____ ______. (за чашечкой кофе)
A
over coffee
4
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Everyone is listening because the woman is _______ _ ____. (рассказывает анекдот)
A
telling a joke (joke = анекдот или шутка)
5
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The man is in a therapy session. He’s __________ ___ ________ about his marriage. (выражает свои чувства)
A
expressing his feelings
6
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The men are ______ the woman for the position of a executive director. (проводят интервью)
A
interviewing
7
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The woman is _______ with friends over coffee. (болтает)
A
chatting
8
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She isn’t afraid to _____ __ _____ (выступать на публике).
A
speak in public
9
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In this presentation I’ll ____ you my _______ on Jack’s proposal. (поделюсь своим мнением)
A
I’ll give you my opinion on
10
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Jane, what’s your opinion __ Jack’s proposal?
A
opinion on Jack’s proposal
11
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Where is the stress in
‘interviewing’?
A
interviewing
12
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We’ve created a group chat on WhatsApp to ____ __ _____. (поддерживать связь)
A
keep in touch
13
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We keep in touch ______ a WhatsApp group chat.
A
through
14
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My human wanted to get a dog, but I talked him out ____ (do that).
A
talked him out of doing that
15
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My husband ____ (отговорил меня от того, чтобы купить) yet another dress.
A
talked me out of buying
16
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My human always accuses me ___ (steal) his sausages. I didn’t do it! Maybe only once or twice..
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accuses me of stealing
17
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Whenever I leave the house, my cat insists _____ (come along).
A
insists on coming along
18
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[spelling] племянница
A
niece
19
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[spelling] племянник
A
nephew
20
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[pronunciation] cousin
A
ˈkʌzn
(like in ‘cup’)
21
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Which of your relatives have you _____ (встречались лично)?
A
met in person
22
Q
‘blaming’ or ‘accusing’?
Why is he _____ others for his problems?
A
Why is he blaming others for his problems?
blame + ‘an result’
accuse + ‘an action’
23
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сестра мужа
A
sister-in-law
/ˈsɪstərɪnˌlɔː/
24
Q
[Where’s the stress?] sister-in-law
A
sister-in-law
/ˈsɪstərɪnˌlɔː/
25
супруг/супруга
spouse
/spaʊz/
26
my son is _____ (приёмный)
my son is **adopted**
27
My son is adopted. We are his ______ (приёмные родители)
adoptive parents
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падчерица, мачеха, отчим, пасынок…
stepdaughter, stepmother, etc
29
one word for ‘сёстры и братья’
**_si_**blings
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When was the last time you spoke to your ______ (тесть и тёща)?
your **_in_**-laws
/ˈɪn lɔːz/
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[Where's the stress?] stepfather
stepfather
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[where's the stress?] in-laws
in-laws
33
(мой) прадедушка
my great grandfather
34
one word for spouse/girlfriend/boyfriend/wife, etc
my **partner**
35
[pronunciation] persuade
My colleagues **persuaded** me **not to** leave the company yet.
уговаривать, убеждать
/pəˈ**sw**eɪd/
persuade
36
[pronunciation] comfort
The parents **_comforted_** a kid who was very upset because he wasn’t accepted to an art school.
утешать
/ˈkʌmfət/
comfort
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[pronunciation] **argue**
**somebody _argued_ about who will put the kids to bed**
**спорить**
/ˈɑːɡjuː/
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[pronunciation] insist on sth
**Frank insisted on doing all the work himself.**
настаивать на чём-то
/ɪnSIST/ on
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[pronunciation] encourage someone to do something
**My parents _encouraged me to try_ new things.**
поощрять, подталкивать кого-то к какому-то действию
/**ɪ**nˈ**kʌ**r**ɪ**dʒ/
encourage
40
[pronunciation] accuse
She **accused** her husband of spending too much time with his friends
обвинять
/əˈkjuːz/
41
No, Henry. **Try** ____ (not / talk).
No, Henry. Try **not to talk.**
42
I persuaded _____ (she / come) to England, to follow her dream.
I persuaded **her to come** to England, to follow her dream.
43
Anyway, he actually encouraged _____ (I / participate).
Anyway, he actually encouraged **me to participate**.
44
I warned ____ (she / not / buy) a frigging poodle.
I warned **her not to buy** a frigging poodle.
Я **предупреждал её не покупать** чёртового пуделя.
45
Oh, a miscarriage! The doctor warned ____ ( I / not / get excited)
**Glossary**: a miscarriage = выкидыш
Oh, a miscarriage! The doctor warned **me not to get excited.**
(Выкидыш! Врач **предупреждал** меня не волноваться).
46
Because I’ve persuaded ______ (he / spend) a year or two here first.
Because I’ve persuaded **him to spend** a year or two here first.
Я **убедила** его побыть здесь год или два.
47
Well, just try ______ (not / do) anything stupid just for this week.
Well, just **try not to do** anything stupid just for this week.
48
You encouraged ____ (I / do) this!
You encouraged **me to do** this!
(Ты **подтолкнул** меня к тому, чтобы это сделать.)
49
We ______ about **(спорили)** who will put the kids to bed.
We **argued** about who will put the kids to bed.
/ˈɑːɡ.juː/
50
We argued ____ (спорили **о том**) who will put the kids to bed.
We **argued** about who will put the kids to bed.
/ˈɑːɡ.juː/
51
The HR _____ **(поздоровался с)** a person who has arrived for a job interview.
The HR **greeted (поздоровался с)** a person who has arrived for a job interview.
52
My friend __________ **that (жаловалась на то, что)** her husband spends too much time playing video games.
My friend **complained** that **(жаловалась на то, что)** her husband spends too much time playing video games.
53
My friend complained _____ (жаловалась **на то**, что) her husband spends too much time playing video games.
My friend complained **that (жаловалась на то, что)** her husband spends too much time playing video games.
54
The parents _________ **(утешали)** a kid who was very upset because he wasn’t accepted into art school
The parents **comforted (утешали)** a kid who was very upset because he wasn’t accepted into art school.
/ˈkʌm.fət/
55
You all know what it does to you, and you still insist _____ (do) it.
You all know what it does to you, and you still **insist on doing** it.
Вы все прекрасно знаете, что это (курение) делает с вами, и всё равно **ты упорствуешь в том, чтобы** это делать (курить)
56
Why didn’t she accuse her _____ (steal)?
Why didn’t she **accuse her of** steal**ing**?
А почему она её не **обввинила** в воровстве?
57
Last week she as much as accused me _____ (be / a bad woman).
**Glossary.** as much as accused me = практически обвинила
Last week she as much as **accused me of** be**ing** a bad woman.
58
(I) talked you out ____ (quit).
(I) talked you out of quitting.
отговорил тебя бросать
59
He’d come home from work and accuse her _____ (spend the day) with somebody else.
He’d come home from work and **accuse her of** spend**ing** the day with somebody else.
Он приходил домой и **обвинял её в том, что** она провела день с кем-то другим.
60
I have a patient here who insists _____ (come to the bridge).
I have a patient here who **insists on** com**ing** to the bridge.
пациент, который **настаивает на том, чтобы** прийти на капитанский мостик
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[translate] **кто** тебе позвонил?
**Who** called you?
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[translate] **Кому** ты позвонила?
Who did you call?
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What / you and your friends / talk about?
What do you and your friends talk about?
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What / make / you and your friends / laugh?
What makes you and your friends laugh?
65
Which of your friends / you / see / almost every day?
Which of your friends do you see almost every day?
66
Which of your family members / you talk to / at least once a month?
Which of your family members do you talk **to** at least once a month?
67
I'm pretty good __ investing.
I'm pretty good **at** investing.
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[pronunciation] pr**e**tty
/i:/, not /e/
69
I'm _____ (по большей части) very good at expressing my feelings.
I'm **mostly** (по большей части) very good at expressing my feelings.
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I'm not t\_\_\_ good (=не очень-то) at making decisions fast.
I'm **not that good** (=не очень-то) at making decisions fast.
71
I'm a bit _______ at writing documentation.
I'm **a bit rubbish** at writing documentation.
(Я плохо пишу документацию).
72
I'm ________ (=безнадёжна) at singing.
I'm **hopeless** (=безнадёжна) at singing.
73
But next month, I’m travelling to a remote area of Central Africa and my ___ **(цель)** is to know enough Lingala
But next month, I’m travelling to a remote area of Central Africa and my **aim** **(цель)** is to know enough Lingala.
/eɪm/
74
I wasn’t sure how I was going to ______ this **(каким образом мне _удастся_** это сделать).
I wasn’t sure how I was going to **manage** this.
/ˈmæn**ɪ**dʒ/
75
I discovered **a ___ (способ) to** spend just a few minutes, a few times a day, learning all the vocabulary I’m going to need.
I discovered **a** **way** **(способ) to** spend just a few minutes, a few times a day, learning all the vocabulary I’m going to need.
76
To be honest, normally **when I ___ a _____ moment** **(у меня есть свободная минутка)** at home, I go on Facebook or play games on my phone.
To be honest, normally **when I** **get** **a** **spare** **moment** **(у меня есть свободная минутка)** at home…
BrE /spe:/
AmE /sper/
77
To be honest, normally when I get a spare moment at home, I __ \_\_ **(= захожу)** Facebook or play games on my phone.
To be honest, normally when I get a spare moment at home, I **go** **on** **(захожу)** Facebook or play games on my phone.
78
But, at the moment, I’m using **short ______ (= перерывы)** for something more useful.
But, at the moment, I’m using **short** **breaks** **(перерывы)** for something more useful
79
People often stop learning things because they feel they’re not ______ **progress.**
People often stop learning things because they feel they’re not **making** **progress.**
80
I’ve learnt hundreds of Lingalan words with Memrise. I know this won’t make me a ______ **(бегло говорящий)** speaker.
I’ve learnt hundreds of Lingalan words with Memrise. I know this won’t make me a **fluent** **(бегло говорящий)** speaker.
/ˈfluːənt/
81
We’re trying to create a form of learning experience that is fun and is something you’d want to do _______ \_\_ **(= вместо того, чтобы)** watching TV.’
We’re trying to create a form of learning experience that is fun and is something you’d want to do **instead** **of** **(вместо того, чтобы)** watching TV.’
/ɪnˈst**e**d əv/
82
I \_\_\_\_\_\_\_**ed (запомнил)** *motele,* the Lingalan word for ‘engine’, using a mem I created - I imagined an old engine in a motel room.
I **me****moris****ed (запомнил)** *motele,* the Lingalan word for ‘engine’, using a mem I created - I imagined an old engine in a motel room.
/ˈmeməraɪz/
83
I learn cards **instead of _____ (watch)** TV.
I learn cards instead **of** watch**ing** TV.
(preposition + v+ing)
84
It’s a ________ (= сложно, но интересно).
It’s a **challenge** **(сложно, но интересно)**
/ˈtʃæl**ɪ**ndʒ/.
85
The app sends me emails that ______ **(напоминают)** me to ‘water my plants’.
The app sends me emails that **remind** **(напоминают)** me to ‘water my plants’.
/r**ɪ**ˈmaɪnd/
86
The first is that people remember things better when they ____ **(связывают)** them to a picture in their mind.
The first is that people remember things better when they **link** **(связать)** them to a picture in their mind.
/lɪŋk/
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[pronunciation] **me**morised
/ˈmeməraɪz/
88
[pronunciation] instead
вместо, вместо того чтобы, вместо этого
/ɪnˈst**e**d əv/
89
**[grammar: present simple vs present continuous]** We normally use ______ with state verbs, e.g. ‘know’, ‘want' or ‘own’.
We normally use **present simple** with state verbs, e.g. ‘know’, ‘want' or ‘own’.
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[present simple vs present continuous] We normally use ____ with state verbs, e.g. ‘know’, ‘want’ and ‘own’.
[present simple vs present continuous] We normally use **present simple** with state verbs, e.g. ‘know’, ‘want’ and ‘own’.
91
[present simple vs present continuous] Young people _____ (**spend**) **more and more** time at home.
[present simple vs present continuous] Young people **are spending** **more and more** time at home.
(Because this sentence described change - ситуацию, которая *изменяется - **more and more***)
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**[3 adverbs]** Some people think that grammar rules are _____ **useless**.
Some people think that grammar rules are **utterly** **useless**.
or:
completely useless, absolutely useless
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**[3 adverbs]** Some people think that grammar rules are ___ **useful.**
Some people think that grammar rules are **highly** **useful.**
or:
extremely, **very**
94
[disagreement] I'm not sure _____ that.
I'm not sure about that.
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[agreement] Yeah, _____ right.
Yeah, **that's** right.
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[disagreement] I mean, **maybe / right**, **but**…
I mean, **maybe you're right, but…**
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[disagreement] I / know / mean, but I don't think it's that simple.
**I know what you mean**, **but** I don't think it's that simple.
98
[agreement] know / exactly / mean
I know exactly what you mean.
99
[giving opinions] **I p\_\_\_\_ly think** you acted like an ass. [ты повела себя по-свински]
You probably hurt his feelings, **and I personally think,** you acted like an ass.
100
[giving opinions] Well I g\_\_\_\_ (=think) ..
**Well, I guess** everybody's got problems.
101
[giving opinions] It's a waste of money, **\_\_ __ \_\_ __ [**if / ask]…
Waste of money, if you ask me.
102
[giving opinions] I won't give you a job, because you lied on your CV, and **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ [as / concerned = in my opinion]**, that's a very big deal.
**Glossary:** That's a big deal = this is very important
**And as far as I'm concerned**, that's a very big deal.
103
[disagreement] see / coming from
I see where you're coming from.
104
[giving opinions] **\_\_ my opinion**, you and your friends are missing a great deal.
**Glossary:** missing a great deal = [вы многого себя лишаете, многое упускаете]
**In my opinion,** you and your friends are missing a great deal.
105
[giving opinions] Well, ____ [seems / me] you're pretty good at what you're doing.
**Well, it seems to me that** you're pretty good at what you're doing.
106
[giving opinions] I'm **c**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ that **(= я глубоко убеждён, что)** if I work hard every day, then one day I'll be rich enough to…
I'm **convinced** that **(= я глубоко убеждён, что)** if I work hard every day, then one day I'll be rich enough to…
107
[giving opinions] You know what, Rex? **Let's just _____ to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** [stop arguing because we won't persuade each other]
You know what, Rex? **Let's just agree to disagree.** [stop arguing because we won't persuade each other]
108
The prices here are absolutely ______ (ни в какие ворота не лезут)
The prices here are absolutely **ridiculous**.
/rɪˈdɪkjələs/
109
He’s absolutely \_\_\_\_\_
взбешён
He’s absolutely **furious**.
/ˈfjʊriəs/
110
‘It’s absolutely _____ outside'
or ‘I’m absolutely \_\_\_\_\_, let's go inside..'
‘It’s absolutely **freezing** outside'
or ‘I’m absolutely **freezing**, let's go inside..'
/ˈfriːzɪŋ/
111
These dresses are absolutely _______ (= extremely strange).
These dresses are absolutely **bizarre** (= extremely strange).
/bɪˈzɑː(r)/
112
It's absolutely ________ outside. (= extremely hot)
It's absolutely **boiling** outside. (= extremely hot)
113
I've been working since 6 am today - I'm absolutely ______ (= extremely tired).
I've been working since 6 am today - I'm absolutely **exhausted.**
/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/
114
This mushroom is absolutely ___ (= extremely big)
(2 words)
This mushroom is absolutely
**enormous** /ɪˈnɔːməs/
**gigantic** /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
115
The size of the universe is absolutely ______ (very surprising, умопомрачительный)
The size of the universe is absolutely **mind****-blowing.**
/ˈmaɪnd bləʊɪŋ/
116
He's __________ because his girlfriend broke up with him. **(=extremely shocked and upset)**
He's **devastated** because his girlfriend broke up with him
/ˈdevəsteɪtɪd/
117
Let's eat something. I'm _______ (= extremely hungry)
Let's eat something. I'm starving.
118
Oh, this pizza is absolutely _______ (= extremely tasty)
Oh, this pizza is absolutely **delicious**.
/dɪˈlɪʃəs/
119
‘The woman’s place is in the kitchen'
‘I’ve never heard anything so \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_' (=silly, **смехотворно**, ни в какие ворота не лезет)
‘The woman’s place is in the kitchen'
‘I’ve never heard anything so **ridiculous**.
/rɪˈdɪkjələs/
120
For some women, it's absolutely ________ (= highly important) to look good.
**необходимо**
For some women, it's **absolutely essential** (= highly important) to look good.
/ɪˈsenʃl/
121
**[adding ideas]** I can’t apply for the job because it’s in New Zealand. **B\_\_\_\_\_\_**, I don’t have the right experience.
I can’t apply for the job because it’s in New Zealand. **Besides**, I don’t have the right experience.
/bɪˈsaɪdz/
122
**[adding ideas]** I chose a Samsung phone because I liked the design better. **\_\_\_ wh\_\_’\_ m\_\_\_\_**, it was cheaper.
I chose a Samsung phone because I liked the design better. **And what’s more**, it was cheaper.
123
Starting work at 8 a.m. means I avoid ____ \_\_\_\_. (=час пик)
Starting work at 8 a.m. means I avoid **rush hour.**
/ˈrʌʃ aʊə(r)/
124
**[adding ideas]** Starting work at 8 a.m. means I avoid rush hour **a\_\_ a\_\_\_** have longer evenings.
Starting work at 8 a.m. means I avoid rush hour **an****d****al****so** have longer evenings.
125
**[pronunciation]** a tray (поднос) of fruit and **veg**
/ve**dʒ**/
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**[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_**
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: onto**pa** that
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**[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_**
I had this boss.. I was so glad when they fired (=уволили) him. He was exceptionally rude **as well as** incompetent.
Pronunciation: a**z** not **s**
128
**[linkers of purpose]**[reformulate]
If I study in a quiet place, **nobody** distracts me.
\>\> I study in a quiet place, …..
I study in a quiet place, **so (that)** nobody distracts me.
129
**[linkers of purpose]**
\_\_\_ (чтобы) learn new information, try to think of an image in your head.
**In order to** learn new information, try to think of an image in your head.
or:
**To learn** new information..
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**[linkers of purpose][reformulate with ‘so that’]**
I write the new words in a vocabulary notebook. I don’t forget them.
I write the new words in a vocabulary notebook **so that** I don’t forget them.
131
**[linkers of purpose][reformulate with ‘in order’]**
I write the new words in a vocabulary notebook. I don't forget them.
I write the new words in a vocabulary notebook **in order not to** forget them.
132
**[linkers of purpose][reformulate with ‘in order to’]**
I practice pronunciation. I record myself saying words on my phone.
**(In order) to** I practice pronunciation, I record myself saying words on my phone.
or
I record myself saying words on my phone, **(in order) to** I practice pronunciation
133
**[linkers of purpose]**
He chose his words carefully ____ (чтобы не обидеть свою девушку).
He chose his words carefully **in order not to offend** his girlfriend.
134
To everyone who said we hung out door upside down: We did it ___ (чтобы our puppies / могли look out).
To everyone who said we hung out door upside down: We did it **so that** our puppies **could** look out.
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\_\_\_ (чтобы поймать) the fish, I must learn to be the fish.
**(In order) to catch** the fish, I must learn to be the fish.
136
Hey! Come in and __ **(чувствуйте себя как дома!)**
Hey! Come in and **make yourself at home**.
137
‘These look yummy! Can I take one!’
‘Sure - __ **(угощайся)**.’
‘These look yummy! Can I take one!’
‘Sure - **help yourself**.’
138
Why do you keep talking to yourself? Is it because you're ___ (**изучаешь**) German?
Why do you keep talking to yourself? Is it because you're **teaching yourself** German?
139
Did you fall off your bike?
Are you OK? **Have** you _ \_ (поранил**ся**)?
Did you fall off your bike?
Are you OK? **Have** you **hurt yourself** (поранил**ся**)?
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Я **чувствую себя хорошо**.
I **feel good.**
(no ‘myself’)
141
Bye! Have a wonderful time! E\_ \_! **(= повеселись наславу)**
Bye! Have a wonderful time! **Enjoy yourself!**
142
Do you _ \_ _ **(заботишься о себе)**? Do you eat well and get enough sleep?
Do you **look after yourself** (заботишься о себе)? Do you eat well and get enough sleep?
143
Do you ever _ \_ _ **(разговариваешь сам с собой)**? What do you say?
Do you ever **talk** **t**o yourself? What do you say?
144
Old people often **talk to \_\_\_\_\_. (= сами с собой)**
Old people often **talk to themsel**_ves_**.**
145
I always tell my friends to **make _____ at home.**
чуствовать себя как дома
I always tell my friends to **make themselves** at home.
146
When my kids visit my parents, they always help _____ to some food from the fridge.
**подходят и сами берут**
When my kids visit my parents, they always **help themselves to** some food from the fridge.
147
He’s such a cruel (жестокий) kid, he hates animals and constantly hurts \_\_\_.
He’s such a cruel (жестокий) kid, **he** hates animals and constantly hurts **them**.
148
When I was a kid, I used to be very active and constantly hurt \_\_\_\_\_.
**ранился**
When I was a kid, I used to be very active and constantly hurt **myself**.
149
In our family, I **look after** everyone except \_\_\_\_\_.
**забочусь** обо всех кроме себя
In our family, I **look after** everyone except **myself**.
150
I can’t be with my daughter tomorrow, so I’ve asked my mum to look after \_\_\_.
посидеть с ней, присмотреть за ней
I can’t be with my daughter tomorrow, so I’ve asked my **mum** to look after **her**.
151
If I relocate, my mum will have to look after ____ in old age.
If I relocate, **my mum** will have to look after **herself** in old age.
152
My dad taught _____ how to **touch type.** (научился слепой печати)
My dad **taught himself** how to **touch type**.
/tɔːt/
153
My dad taught ___ (меня) to ride a bike**.**
**My dad** taught **me** to ride a bike**.**
/tɔːt/
154
My mom won’t let anyone near her kitchen - she always **does** all the cooking \_\_\_\_\_\_.
My mom won’t let anyone near her kitchen - she always **does** all the cooking **herself (сама).**
**or:** by herself = одна
155
We’ve had an argument with my husband, and now he isn’t ___ (не **разговаривает** **со** мной).
We’ve had an argument with my husband, and now **he** isn’t talking to **me**.
156
[short replies] I’ve never tried tequila.
(я тоже / а я пробовала)
I’ve **never** tried tequila.
Me neither = я тоже
I **have** = а я пробовала
157
[short replies] I didn’t get enough sleep last night.
**я тоже / а я выспалась**
I didn’t get enough sleep last night.
Me neither = я тоже
I did = а я выспалась
158
[short replies] I don't like this T-shirt.
**мне тоже / а мне нравится**
[short replies] I don't like this T-shirt.
**Me neither = мне тоже**
**I do. = а мне нравится**
159
[short replies] I’ve never seen this in person.
я тоже / а я видела
[short replies] I’ve never seen this in person.
Me neither = Я тоже
I have = А я видела
160
[short replies] I can't speak Italian.
я тоже / а я говорю
[short replies] I can't speak Italian.
Me neither = **я тоже**
I can = а я говорю
161
[short replies] I love borsch.
я тоже / а я нет
[short replies] I love borsch.
Me **too** = я тоже
I **don't** = а я нет
162
[short replies] I've seen something like this in one company.
я тоже / а я не видела
[short replies] I've seen something like this in one company.
Me **too** = я тоже
I **haven't** = а я не видела
