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Feedback January-February Flashcards

1
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Should I _ (act&raquo_space; past) differently or not?

A

Should I have acted differently or not?

talking about the past:
should + have + V3

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add ‘ish’

I normally spend around two hours reading news in the morning.

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I normally spend around two hours-ish reading news in the morning.

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I think Elon Musk is _ for (= crazy for) doing what he’s doing with social media.

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I think Elon Musk is nuts for doing what he’s doing with social media.

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Irina, you’re in Russia, really? Somehow I thought you _ abroad.

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Irina, you’re in Russia, really? Somehow I thought you were abroad.

When realizing you were mistaken, use

I thought + past simple

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I think you could spend a bloody fortune _ (get) rid of mold.

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I think you could spend a bloody fortune getting rid of mold.

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I _ (have) quite a few interviews. [in my life]

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I‘ve had quite a few interviews.

life experience => present perfect

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We looked at this person’s pages on social m_. [plural]

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We looked at this person’s pages on social media. /ˈmiːdiə/

NB Don’t add ‘s’ as ‘media’ is already plural for ‘medium’.

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[add one word]
I’m happy we didn’t take this person. [= hire]

A

[add one word]
I’m happy we didn’t take this person on. [= hire]

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Social media can give you an idea of
как этот человек относится to certain things.

A

Social media can give you an idea of
what attitude this person has to certain things.

‘relate’ isn’t about point of view

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what’s this?

a /tʌks/

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a /tʌks/ is a ‘tuxedo’ - see the picture) a man’s dinner jacket

not to confuse with taxes /tæksɪz/ - налоги - the vowel is different

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[pronunciation] insight

A

/ˈɪnsaɪt/
STRESS

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[find and fix the issue]

You should get some insight into how the industry _ (develop).

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You should get some insight into how the industry is developing.

use Present Continuous to talk about change

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[find and fix the issue]

See if the company has stable performance over 10-12 years

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See if the company has had stable performance over 10-12 years.

Talking about a period of time => use a Perfect tense

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[collocation]

Although it was raining (сильно), she decided to return her shopping cart.

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Although it was raining heavily, she decided to return her shopping cart.

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[find and fix the issue]

My husband fell asleep during the film. Despite that I still enjoyed the evening.

A

Comma:

My husband fell asleep during the film. Despite that, I still enjoyed the evening.

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[find and fix the issue]

Despite my husband fell asleep during the film, I still enjoyed the evening.

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Despite my husband falling asleep during the film, I still enjoyed the evening.

despite + subject + v-ing

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Connect the ideas. Rewrite the bold part.

She explained what this candidate could do write in order + he could do better in the next interview.

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She explained what this candidate could do write in order to do better in the next interview.

or in order for him to do

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[fix the issue] Despite her perfect fit for the position, she didn’t get the job.

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Despite being a perfect fit for the position, she didn’t get the job.

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[connect these with ‘nevertheless’]
She was a perfect fit for the position.
She didn’t get the job.

A

She was a perfect fit for the position. Nevertheless, she didn’t get the job.

NB. Notice the comma after ‘nevertheless’

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[pronunciation] although

A

/ɔːlˈðəʊ/

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I’m studying English despite _ I don’t need it in my life.

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I’m studying English despite the fact that I don’t need it in my life.

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[pronunciation] prioritize

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/praɪˈɔːrətaɪz/

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Connect the ideas. Replace the bold part so that the linker works with the structure of the sentence.

She explained what this candidate could do write in order?? + he could do better in the next interview.

A

She explained what this candidate could do write so that + he could do better** in the next interview.

or ‘so he could….’

so (that) + subject+ verb
in order to + verb
in order for someone to + verb

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[pronunciation] prioritize

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BrE /praɪˈɒrətaɪz/
AmE /praɪˈɔːrətaɪz/

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[fix the issue] I had three _ (встречи одна за другой).

A

[fix the issue] I had three meetings back to BACK.

not three +b-t-b + meetings

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We spend one hour _ (discuss) things that we can resolve in 10 minutes in writing.

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We spend one hour discussing things that we can resolve in 10 minutes in writing.

spend [some time] -ing (not ‘to’)

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27
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[pronunciation] In what situation do you typically feel…

A

/ˈtɪpɪkli/

‘cal’ is normally pronounced ‘lk’ in

adverbs: basically,
dramatically,
chronically tired,
biologically programmed to …,
but ironically,
smiled enthusiastically

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28
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When I really like what I’m doing, I can do it for hours o_ e_.

A

When I really like what I’m doing, I can do it for hours o_ e_.

Further examples:
He would disappear for weeks on end.

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29
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When you really like doing something, you could be so e_ in it you simply can’t stop.

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When you really like doing something, you could be so engrossed in it you simply can’t stop.

/ɪnˈɡrəʊst/

More examples: He sat there engrossed in thought.
She was engrossed in conversation and didn’t see how..
Thankfully, they were all too engrossed to notice her.

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[pronunciation] impulsive

A

/ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

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I’m definitely not that good at getting my point across quickly. I just can’t be s_ (= краткий - краткость сестра таланта)

A

I’m definitely not that good at getting my point across quickly. I just can’t be succinct

/səkˈsɪŋkt/

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For me it’s a problem when things don’t sound _ (красиво).

A

For me it’s a problem when things don’t sound beautiful.

sound + adj
look + adj
smell + adj
fell + adj

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33
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I try not to work at night cause it’s a _ _ once you start.

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I try not to work at night cause it’s a slippery slope once you start.

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As a technical writer, I often need to find the exact t_ of ph_ to get my idea across.

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As a technical writer, I often need to find the exact turn of phrase to get my idea across.

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[pronunciation] They’re in a perpetual crisis.

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/ˈkraɪsɪs/

not /z/!

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[collocation]
They _ a lot of empty promises.

A

They made a lot of empty promises.

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I try not to reschedule my Spanish lesson, cause it’s a slippery slope o_ _ s_.

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I try not to reschedule my Spanish lesson, cause it’s a slippery slope once you start.

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38
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I’m a manager, and I sometimes need to be e_ (красноречивым).

A

I’m a manager, and I sometimes need to be eloquent.
/ˈeləkwənt/

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[find and fix an issue]

It would take way too much time. But it would fantastic.

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It would take way too much time. But it would be fantastic.

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I’m afraid to start learning another language because I’m afraid I’d start m_ u_ the languages. (путать)

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I’m afraid to start learning another language because I’m afraid I’d start mixing up the languages. (путать)

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I’m afraid to start learning another language because I’m afraid I’d start mixing up the languages.

I think that depends on the c_ (обстстоятельства).

A

I think that depends on the circumstances (обстстоятельства).

/ˈsɜːkəmstənsɪz/

42
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(about taking part in a marathon)

It would be too much r_ (ответственность) if I did that.

A

(about taking part in a marathon)

It would be too much responsibility (ответственность) if I did that.

43
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That would be _responsible (what’s the negative prefix?)

A

That would be irresponsible (what’s the negative prefix?)

Also: irrelevant - не актуально
an irrational fear
нерациональный
irregular schedule
irresistible offer - неотразимый, невозможно отказаться

44
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[find and fix a mistake]
It would negatively affect to my health.

A

It would negatively affect my health.

no ‘to’ after ‘affect’

45
Q

[pronunciation] Have you ever considered..

A

/kənˈsɪdə(r)d/

46
Q

[pronunciation] loans

A

/ləʊnz/

not ‘i’

47
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_ some point, I just lost all interest in these things.

A

At some point, I just lost all interest in these things.

48
Q

It’s a drop in the ocean, but still 1000 drops can _ a lot of difference.

A

It’s a drop in the ocean, but still 1000 drops can make a lot of difference.

49
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He deliberately m_ everything I said. (= misinterpreted)

A

He deliberately misconstrued everything I said.
It is easy to misconstrue confidence as arrogance.
It’s easy to misconstrue shyness as unfriendliness.

/ˌmɪskənˈstruː/

50
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Sometimes the customer doesn’t really know what (_ / really need).

A

Sometimes the customer doesn’t really know what they really need.

51
Q

[pronunciation]
generate / integrate / appreciate / operates / elaborate

A

[pronunciation]
GEnerate / INtegrate / appREciate / Operates / eLAborate

52
Q

[pronunciation] consequences

A

/ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/

53
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So, you raised three kids alone? That must’ve been tough.

= That _ easy.

A

So, you raised three kids alone? That must’ve been tough.

= That can’t have been easy.

**The opposite of ‘must’ve’ is ‘can’t have’; ‘mustn’t have’ doesn’t exist.

54
Q

I’m so sorry. And I know I _‘ve apologized earlier.

A

I’m so sorry. And I should‘ve apologized earlier.

‘must’ve’ is a guess; ‘should’ve is criticism

55
Q

I’m proud of not having killed my children, despite the way they sometimes behave.

Oh, that must _ hard.

A

I’m proud of not having killed my children, despite the way they sometimes behave.

Oh, that must be hard.

56
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‘I’m a travel blogger’
‘Oh, really? You must _ (have) thousands of subscribers’.

A

‘I’m a travel blogger’
‘Oh, really? You must have thousands of subscribers’.

57
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‘I’m a travel blogger’
‘Oh, really? You must _ (have) thousands of subscribers before the pandemic..

A

‘I’m a travel blogger’
‘Oh, really? You must’ve had thousands of subscribers before the pandemic..

58
Q

[running a marathon]
That must’ve _ a rather long preparation.
(or reformulate entirely)

A

[running a marathon]
That must’ve required / involved a rather long preparation.
or That must’ve taken ages to prepare for.

59
Q

[reformulate with one verb]

They must have _ (understood me the wrong way).

A

They must have misunderstood me.

60
Q

I must’ve _ (проспал).

A

I must’ve overslept.

61
Q

[reformulate the part in bold)

Where’s everyone? I’m sure the meeting hasn’t finished yet - they only started 5 minutes ago.&raquo_space;

The meeting _

A

[reformulate the part in bold)

Where’s everyone? I’m sure the meeting hasn’t finished yet - they only started 5 minutes ago.&raquo_space;

The meeting can’t have finished.

the opposite of ‘must’ve’ is ‘can’t have’ - never ‘mustn’t’

62
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He must’ve _ plastic _.

A

He must’ve had plastic surgery.

63
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[pronunciation] experiment

A

/ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

64
Q

I’m between jobs now, and there have been massive layoffs in the industry.
That must _ very frustrating.

A

I’m between jobs now, and there have been massive layoffs in the industry.
That must be very frustrating.

65
Q

I think I l_ _ when I met my husband. [= got extremely lucky]

A

I think I lucked out when I met my husband. [= got extremely lucky]

66
Q

I’ve been trying to get more physical ex_ (= walk more, go jogging, etc)

A

I’ve been trying to get more physical exercise.

67
Q

I buy lots of books and I can’t do anything _ it.

A

I buy lots of books and I can’t do anything about it.

68
Q

[pronunciation] process the information

A

BrE /ˈprəʊses/
AmE /ˈprɑːses/

69
Q

even after I’ve _ (weigh up) the pros and cons..

A

Even after I’ve weighed up the pros and cons..

70
Q

I sometimes _ my gut feeling.

A

I sometimes trust my gut feeling.

or rely on

71
Q

I don’t like making instant feelings - I think you need sleep _ it.

A

I don’t like making instant feelings - I think you need sleep on it.

72
Q

Does anyone act of hunches?
I _, a few times.

A

Does anyone act of hunches?
I have, a few times.

73
Q

[find and fix a grammar issue]

all kinds of betting - especially betting on /hɔːrs/

A

all kinds of betting - especially betting on horses (or especially betting on a horse)

not betting on whores

74
Q

[pronunciation] analysis

A

/əˈnæləsɪs/

/s/ not /z/

75
Q

people who are p_ _ analysis paralysis (подвержены)

A

people who are prone to analysis paralysis (подвержены)

76
Q

That l_ depends on the person’s personality.

A

That largely depends on the person’s personality.

/ˈlɑːrdʒli/

77
Q

[reformulate]

When you\re looking for a flat, of course you want to shop around, but usually there’s the problem that there’s another person who wants to rent the same flat, and so you have to
make a decision fast. >>

you have to make a _ decision

A

[reformulate]

When you\re looking for a flat, of course you want to shop around, but usually there’s the problem that there’s another person who wants to rent the same flat, and so you have to make a decision fast. >>

you have to make a prompt decision

78
Q

See this expression ‘when you hear that little voice in your head’? I mean, if you’re _ a _ _ pain (= you have an acute pain), it’s not gonna be a ‘little voice’.

A

See this expression ‘when you hear that little voice in your head’? I mean, if you’re in a lot of pain (= you have an acute pain), it’s not gonna be a ‘little voice’.

79
Q

Improve the bit in bold

‘Well, I think this is a bit controversial.’ [a long discussion]

I got your point and, as I told you the first time, this is a bit controversial.

A

Improve the bit in bold

‘Well, I think this is a bit controversial.’ [a long discussion]

I got your point and, as I was saying, this is a bit controversial.

or: like I said,

80
Q

[pronunciation] consequences

A

CONsequences

81
Q

Sometimes it’s difficult to _ the difference between important decisions and unimportant decisions.

A

Sometimes it’s difficult to tell the difference between important decisions and unimportant decisions.

82
Q

I think that actually our gut is almost always wrong, _ (по статистике).

A

I think that actually our gut is almost always wrong, according to statistics. /stəˈtɪstɪks/

83
Q

We actually _ (discuss) the first topic.

A

We actually were discussing the first topic.

or ‘have discussed this topic’

not ‘about’ (Indian English)

84
Q

The rate of Armenian dram _ (вырос довольно существенно).

A

The rate of Armenian dram has grown (present perfect)
quite a lot / quite a bit / quite substantially (or another adverb).

85
Q

I needed a fallback in case things _ (go) well.

A

I needed a fallback in case things didn’t go well.

86
Q

I think it’s important to b_ a financial safety net in case you lose your job.

A

I think it’s important to build a financial safety net in case you lose your job.

87
Q

So, do you have a financial safety net?
Well, right now I’m between jobs, so I’m actually e_ _ my savings. (= залезаю в..)

A

So, do you have a financial safety net?
Well, right now I’m between jobs, so I’m actually eating into my savings.

88
Q

What’s the difference?

In summer, it’s too hot in Georgia and you can’t even
- go out at night
- go outside at night

A

What’s the difference?

In summer, it’s too hot in Georgia and you can’t even
- go out at night = go to restaurants / clubs / etc
- go outside at night = leave the house

89
Q

Nowadays when you plan a trip to Russia you have to allow for some unforeseen events. Like, for instance you normally buy two tickets and you need to allow for _ (the first flight / run) late.

A

Nowadays when you plan a trip to Russia you have to allow for some unforeseen events. Like, for instance you normally buy two tickets and you need to **allow for the first flight running late.

allow for something going wrong (when ‘allow’ means ‘plan for sth’)
allow for subj v-ing

90
Q

There’s a _ (анекдот). A man comes to a doctor and…

A

There’s a joke. A man comes to a doctor and…

91
Q

I think I met all my friends through _ (общие) friends.

A

I think I met all my friends through mutual friends.

92
Q

[talking about your kids falling ill]

For me it’s important to know whether it’s something serious or just a(n) _ cold.

A

[talking about your kids falling ill]

For me it’s important to know whether it’s something serious or just an ordinary cold / a regular cold / a common cold

not ‘normal’

93
Q

Some people think that if you got sick you have to _ some pills.

A

Some people think that if you got sick you have to take some pills.

(or take some meds/medication)

not ‘eat’

94
Q

[pronunciation] antibiotics

A

/ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪks/

95
Q

Some medications might have some delayed s_ _ (= побочный эффект).

A

Some medications might have some delayed side effects (= побочный эффект).

96
Q

It’s not that much _ _ surprise for me.

A

It’s not that much of a surprise for me.

97
Q

GPs don’t always have a lab _ _ (в своём распоряжении).

A

GPs don’t always have a lab at their disposal.

98
Q

‘embarrassed’ or ‘confused’?

Some doctors feel a bit _ (им стыдно) about relying on their gut feelings.

A

Some doctors feel a bit embarrassed (им стыдно) about relying on their gut feelings.

not ‘запутавшиеся’ = confused

99
Q

In programming I sometimes _ decisions that I can’t explain.

A

In programming I sometimes make decisions that I can’t explain.

100
Q

What’s the meaning of this word?

chef

A

повар, someone who cooks.

How to say ‘спрошу своего шефа?’
I’d ask my _ (шеф) - my boss, my manager, my supervisor, etc.

101
Q

[fix the issue]

When there are complaints, they should warrant your attention.

A

[fix the issue]

When there are complaints, they warrant your attention.

(‘warrant’ already has the idea that you should pay attention**)

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