[Unit 7] Evaluating policies Flashcards
You know, _ f_ g_ (= на первый взгляд), it seems really innovative. It might be just what we need to shake things up a bit.
You know, at first glance, it seems really innovative /ˈɪnəveɪtɪv/. It might be just what we need to shake things up a bit.
You know, at first glance, it seems really innovative. It might be just what we need to shake th_ _ _ b_ (= change something).
You know, at first glance, it seems really innovative. It might be just what we need to shake things up a bit.
I suppose if it saves even one life or prevents an accident, it’s w_ e_ p_ (=it’s money well-spent).
I suppose if it saves even one life or prevents an accident, it’s worth every penny.
/wɜːθ/
Well, it might turn some heads i_ (=at the beginning), but I’m not sure if it’ll it’ll have a lasting impact.
Well, it might turn some heads initially, but I’m not sure if it’ll have a lasting impact.
/ɪˈnɪʃəli/
W_ m_ much o_ a_ difference (= ничего особо не измениит) in the grand scheme of things, if you ask me.
Wouldn’t make much of a difference in the grand scheme /ɡrænd skiːm/ of things, if you ask me.
It’s a neat idea, sure, but I’m not c_ it’ll change m_ (= I don’t think).
It’s a neat idea, sure, but I’m not convinced it’ll change much.
/kənˈvɪnst/
Seems like a gimmick to me. What happens when _ n_ w_ o_ (= исчезнет эффект новизны)?
Seems like a gimmick to me. What happens when the novelty wears off?
/ˈnɒvlti/
I get why people might think it’s a good idea, but I’m worried it m_ e_ u_ b_ (= может оказаться) more of a distraction than anything else.
I get why people might think it’s a good idea, but I’m worried it might end up being more of a distraction than anything else.
I get why people might think it’s a good idea, but I’m worried it might end up being _ o_ a distraction t_ (= скорее) anything else.
I get why people might think it’s a good idea, but I’m worried it might end up being more of a distraction than anything else.
/dɪˈstrækʃn/
Seems like a gimmick (= an attention-grabbing feature, without genuine value) to me. What happens when the novelty wears off?
Seems like a gimmick to me. What happens when the novelty wears off?
/ˈɡɪmɪk/
Well, it might turn some heads initially, but I’m not sure if it’ll _ _ l_ i_ (= иметь долгосрочный эффект).
Well, it might turn some heads initially, but I’m not sure if it’ll have a lasting impact.
It’s _ n_ idea (= nice), sure, but I’m not convinced it’ll change much.
It’s a neat idea, sure, but I’m not convinced it’ll change much.
Wouldn’t make much of a difference in the grand scheme of things, if_ _ a_ _ (= in my opinion).
Wouldn’t make much of a difference in the grand scheme of things, if you ask me.
It’s just an advertising g_. It’s not real life!
(= рекламный трюк)
It’s just an advertising gimmick. It’s not real life!
/ˈɡɪmɪk/
Although details of his career remain largely unknown, his highly individualistic works made a lasting impact on 20th-century Chinese art.
(= имели долгосрочный эффект, оказали большое влияние )
Although details of his career remain largely unknown, his highly individualistic works made a lasting impact on 20th-century Chinese art.
For many kids, computers are indeed _ o_ a distraction t_ (= скорее) a learning opportunity.
For many kids, computers are indeed more of a distraction than a learning opportunity.
/dɪˈstrækʃn/
It’s l_ _ many would pause for a moment to enjoy the sudden appearance of the art.
(= probable or expected)
It’s likely that many would pause for a moment to enjoy the sudden appearance of the art.
