[Unit 1A] Reading Vocabulary Flashcards
Ever since I can remember, I’ve been f_ (= I admire, I’m extremely interested) by the shape and look of objects.
Ever since I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by the shape and look of objects.
/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd/ - the stress is on the FIRST syllable!
These i_ (= легендарные) devices generate millions of pounds a day for Apple, and the man behind their i_ look is known as a ‘design genius.’
These iconic devices generate millions of pounds a day for Apple, and the man behind their iconic look is known as a ‘design genius.’
/aɪˈkɒnɪk/
His first years in the job were t_ (= difficult), and the design work wasn’t very interesting.
His first years in the job were tough, and the design work wasn’t very interesting.
/tʌf/
I admire people who are r_ (able to recover quickly from difficult situations).
I admire people who are resilient.
/rɪˈzɪliənt/
Jony Ive’s key contribution to Apple is now being recognized, and he has received n_ (= бесчисленные) awards.
Jony Ive’s key contribution to Apple is now being recognized, and he has received numerous awards.
/ˈnjuːmərəs/
There will be a prize for the most i_ (= новаторский) design.
There will be a prize for the most innovative design.
/ˈɪnəvətɪv/
The stress is on the FIRST syllable!
However, the channel r_ (= отклонили, отвергли) her proposal.
However, the channel rejected her proposal.
/rɪˈdʒekt/
Jony Ive’s key c_ (= вклад в..) to Apple is now being recognized.
Jony Ive’s key contribution to Apple is now being recognized.
/ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃn/
The medical profession requires doctors to be both clinically competent and e_ towards their patients.
(able to understand and share the feelings of another - эмпатичный)
The medical profession requires doctors to be both clinically competent and empathetic towards their patients.
/ˌempəˈθetɪk/
Michael Jordan became a professional _ (атлет) at the age of 21.
Michael Jordan became a professional athlete at the age of 21.
/ˈæθliːt/
Elon Musk is a South African-born e_ widely known as the founder of SpaceX and Tesla.
предприниматель
Elon Musk is a South African-born entrepreneur widely known as the founder of SpaceX and Tesla.
/ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːr/
Ganz Cooney isn’t a household name like Big Bird, but she’s had a huge i_ (= effect - влияние, воздействие) on the education of millions of children around the world.
Ganz Cooney isn’t a household name like Big Bird, but she’s had a huge impact on the education of millions of children around the world.
/ˈɪmpækt/
The company was s_ to make money.
= испытывала трудности с тем, чтобы… с трудом зарабатывала
The company was struggling to make money.
Who do you think is more i_ (= вдохновляющий), Jony Ive or Joan Ganz Cooney?
Who do you think is more inspiring, Jony Ive or Joan Ganz Cooney?
/ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ/
There is no d_ that (= без СОМНЕНИЙ, неСОМНЕННО) Steve Jobs was a businessman who created a hugely successful company.
There is no doubt that Steve Jobs was a businessman who created a hugely successful company.
/daʊt/ - notice that ‘b’ is not pronounced!
She realised television could play a p_ role in the education of pre-school children.
= сыграть ключевую роль
She realised television could play a pivotal role in the education of pre-school children.
/ˈpɪvətəl/
[word formation]
This is Big Ben, the _ (ICON) bell of Westminster
This is Big Ben, the iconic bell of Westminster.
BrE /aɪˈkɒnɪk/
AmE /aɪˈkɑːnɪk/
знаменитый, легендарный
[word formation]
The world’s most _ (INFLUENCE) scientific minds
The world’s most influential scientific minds
/ˌɪnfluˈenʃl/
влиятельные
