[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
[word formation]
In 2013, Time Magazine listed him as one of the 100 most _ (INFLUENCE) people in the world. But can you name him?
In 2013, Time Magazine listed him as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. But can you name him?
/ˌɪnfluˈenʃl/
влиятельные
[word formation]
After graduating, he helped set up the London design _ (AGENT), Tangerine.
After graduating, he helped set up the London design agency, Tangerine.
/ˈeɪdʒənsi/
it was Jobs who first r_ (= заметил, распознал) this man’s talent. His name is Jony Ive.
it was Jobs who first recognized (= заметил, распознал) this man’s talent. His name is Jony Ive.
/ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
