Useful language boxes Flashcards

1
Q

It’s one thing to enjoy writing and another to _ it p_.

(= заниматься этим профессионально)

A

It’s one thing to enjoy writing and another to do it professionally.

/prəˈfeʃənəli/

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It’_ o_ th_ to enjoy writing and a_ to do it professionally.

(= одно дело…, а другое…)

A

It’s one thing to enjoy writing and another to do it professionally.

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Some people have told me I could be a professional singer, but I enjoy singing j_ _ a hobby.

(= только в качестве хобби)

A

Some people have told me I could be a professional singer, but I enjoy singing just as a hobby.

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Dancing is just for fun, but it w_ _ am_ if I c_ make a living from it.

(= но было бы замечательно, если бы я могла…)

A

Dancing is just for fun, but it would be amazing if I could make a living from it.

/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

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Dancing is just for fun, but it would be amazing if I could m_ _ l_ f_ it.

(= на этом зарабатывать)

A

Dancing is just for fun, but it would be amazing if I could make a living from it.

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I _ about b_ a professional chef because of my passion for cooking.

(= я думала о том, чтобы стать…)

A

I’ve thought about becoming a professional chef because of my passion for cooking.

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I love photography, but I’m not s_ I’_ w_ _ do it _ _ job.

(= я не уверен, что хотел бы заниматься этим в качестве работы)

A

I love photography, but I’m not sure I’d want to do it as a job.

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Cooking helps me to u_.

(= расслабиться)

A

Cooking helps me to unwind.

/ˌʌnˈwaɪnd/

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9
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I/always/en_ playing the guitar.

(= мне всегда нравилось)

A

I’ve always enjoyed playing the guitar.

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10
Q

Why do you think Rachel b_ a florist?

(=стала флористом)

A

Why do you think Rachel became a florist?

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11
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I don’t mind _ (help) with the heavy lifting, but…

A

I don’t mind helping with the heavy lifting, but…

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12
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-Will you help a friend if they ask you to proofread something they’ve written?

-If it’s not too long, sure! However, if it’s a _ novel, then probably not.

(= если это не слишком длинно, без проблем, но если это целый роман, то…)

A

-If it’s not too long, sure! However, if it’s a whole novel, then probably not.

/həʊl/

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13
Q

I’m usually o_ _ giving rides, but they should chip in for gas.

(=Для меня обычно не проблема)

A

I’m usually okay with giving rides, but they should chip in for gas.

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14
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If it’s on my way, no problem! But if it’s _ of the _, then I won’t help.

(= не по пути)

A

If it’s on my way, no problem! But if it’s out of the way, then I won’t help.

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I don’t _ helping with the heavy lifting, but

(Я не против помочь перенести тяжести, но…

A

I don’t mind helping with the heavy lifting, but…

/maɪnd/

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16
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I’m happy to help out as long as they g_ me a _ up because I have a really busy schedule.

(= ** я не против помочоь, если они предупредят заранее**

A

I’m happy to help out as long as they give me a heads up because I have a really busy schedule.

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17
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-Will you help a friend if they ask you to proofread something they’ve written?

-I’ll help them _, but I hope they’re open to feedback because I’m quite an honest person.

(= помогу)

A

-I’ll help them out, but I hope they’re open to feedback because I’m quite an honest person.

18
Q

[open the brackets]

I’m usually okay with _ (give) rides, but they should chip in for gas.

A

I’m usually okay with giving rides, but they should chip in for gas.

19
Q

As _ as I’m _ that day, I’d be happy to help.

(= при условии, что я свободен в этот день, я с удовольствием помогу)

A

As long as I’m free that day, I’d be happy to help.

20
Q

If it’s _ my _, no problem! But if it’s out of the way, then** I won’t help.

(= по пути)

A

If it’s on my way, no problem! But if it’s out of the way, then** I won’t help.

21
Q

[phrasal verb]

I’m usually okay with giving rides, but they should c_ i_ for gas.

(= скинуться)

A

I’m usually okay with giving rides, but they should chip in for gas.

[,tʃɪp’ɪn]

22
Q

I’m usually okay with g_ r_, but they should chip in for gas.

(= подвезти)

A

I’m usually okay with giving rides, but they should chip in for gas.

/raɪds/

23
Q

He might not be used to _ _ that fares are negotiated in Mumbai.

(= может быть не привык к тому, как договариваются о стоимости проезда)

A

He might not be used to the way that fares are negotiated in Mumbai.

/feə(r)/
/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/

24
Q

He _ _ be used to driving in the heat.

(= возможно не привык ездить по жаре)

A

He might not be used to driving in the heat.

/hiːt/

25
Q

He might not _ _ _ the absence of traffic lights.

(= возможно не привык к отсутствию светофоров)

A

He might not be used to the absence of traffic lights.
/ˈjuːst tə/

26
Q

Driving in the heat might с_ _ _ shock _ him at first.

(= шокировать)

A

Driving in the heat might come as a shock to him at first.

27
Q

[preposition]

Driving in the heat might come _ a shock to him at first.

A

Driving in the heat might come as a shock to him at first.

28
Q

The way they negotiate might be a bit of a c_ s_ for him.

(= может оказаться небольшим культурным шоком)

A

The way they negotiate might be a bit of a culture shock for him.

/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/

29
Q

Foreigners don’t always understand the l_ c_ and etiquette.

(= местные обычаи, традиции)

A

Foreigners don’t always understand the local customs and etiquette.

/ˈkʌstəmz/

30
Q

He m_ need to a_ _ local customs and etiquette.

(= ему возможно понадобится приспобиться, привыкнуть к)

A

He might need to adapt to local customs and etiquette.

31
Q

He might f_ _ d_ to adapt to local customs and etiquette.

(= ему возможно будет сложно)

A

He might find it difficult to adapt to local customs and etiquette.

32
Q

He could struggle with _ (understand) how to behave in social situations.

(= он возможно будет испытывать трудности с)

A

He could struggle with understanding how to behave in social situations.

/ˈstrʌɡl/

33
Q

He could h_ t_ communicating with the locals.

(= возможно, будет испытывать сложности с)

A

He could have trouble communicating with the locals.

/ˈtrʌbl/

34
Q

[open the brackets]

I have trouble _ (sleep) at night.

A

I have trouble sleeping at night.

Have trouble + ing

35
Q

[open the brackets]

When I just moved to India, I struggled with _ (get) used to my new life.

A

When I just moved to India, I struggled with getting used to my new life.

struggle with + ing

36
Q

Foreigners don’t always understand the local customs and e_.

(= этикет)

A

Foreigners don’t always understand the local customs and etiquette.

/ˈetɪket/

37
Q

[open the brackets]

He might find it difficult _ (communicate) with the locals.

A

He might find it difficult to communicate with the locals.

find it difficult + to-infinitive

38
Q

[open the brackets]

It took me some time to get used to _ (live) abroad.

A

It took me some time to get used to living abroad.

get used to + ing

39
Q

He could h_ t_ communicating with the locals.

(= возможно, будет испытывать сложности с)

A

He could have trouble communicating with the locals.

/ˈtrʌbl/

40
Q

He could have trouble _ (communicate) with the locals.

(= возможно, будет испытывать сложности с)

A

He could have trouble communicating with the locals.

/ˈtrʌbl/