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Feedback January-February Flashcards

1
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I was watching the video of this fire and it was completely m_ (завораживающий).

A

I was watching the video of this fire and it was completely mesmerizing. (завораживающий).

/ˈmezməraɪzɪŋ/

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He has a very _ smile.

неискренний

A

He has a very insincere smile.

/ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪr/

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He pays a lot of attention to d_.

plural? uncountable?

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He pays a lot of attention to detail.

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I hate it when she starts going off _ a tangent during the meeting.

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I hate it when she starts going off on a tangent during the meeting.

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It depends on _ (в какой мере) the person is self-centred.

A

It depends on the extent to which the person is self-centred.

It depends on just how self-centered the person is.

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[pronunciation]
oxytocin

A

/ˌɒk.sɪˈtəʊ.sɪn/

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[pronunciation]
melatonin

A

/mel.əˈtəʊ.nɪn/

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[pronunciation]
sour cream

A

/ˈsaʊər/

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I’m trying to _ _ some weight.

the opposite of ‘lose’

A

I’m trying to put on some weight.

= gain

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I believe music can only help if you’re doing _ (монотонные) tasks.

A

I believe music can only help if you’re doing monotonous tasks.

BrE /məˈnɒtənəs/
AmE /məˈnɑːtənəs/

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If it gets too busy, I retreat to my _ (кабинет).

A

If it gets too busy, I retreat to my office.

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[pronunciation]

Mr. Thompson, a vegan for years, was seen eating a cheeseburger at the local diner.

A

/ˈviːɡən/

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Mr. Thompson, a vegan /ˈviːɡən/ for years, was seen eating a cheeseburger at the local diner.

He seems to have given _ to temptation

A

He seems to have given in to temptation.

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I’m OK with people being vegan, I just don’t like anyone _ pressure on me to do that too.

A

I’m OK with people being vegan, I just don’t like anyone putting pressure on me to do that too.

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15
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It seems like she didn’t expect any visitors.

Reformulate: with ‘she / seem’

A

She doesn’t seem to have expected any visitors.

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16
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[pronunciation]
And what’s the correct answer?

A

/kəˈrekt/

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17
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I can’t really share the screen because I _ (я с айфона) today.

A

I can’t really share the screen because I’m on my iPhone today.

NOT ‘from’

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My colleagues told me she was going to leave the company. She was like, ‘I’ve just _ (написала заявление).

A

My colleagues told me she was going to leave the company. She was like, ‘I’ve just handed in my notice.’

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My boss _ (у него привычка) + redirect this kind of stuff to me.

A

My boss has a habit of redirecting this kind of stuff to me.

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20
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Looks like the manager is giving a bonus to everyone in the department.

That’s a good _ to improve everyone’s motivation, isn’it?

= хороший способ

A

That’s a good way to improve everyone’s motivation, isn’it?

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21
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They’ve spent a fortune _ that, haven’t they?

A

They’ve spent a fortune on that, haven’t they?

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22
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The city center is already decorated for the holidays.

They’ve done it _ in advance, haven’t they?

A

They’ve done it well in advance, haven’t they?

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23
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We can’t wait _ (celebrate) the end of the course, can we?

A

We can’t wait to celebrate the end of the course, can we?

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24
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We live near the _ (залив).

A

We live near the bay.

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25
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I never thought - I feel good about living without snow,

but in fact I’m ernjoying it.

A

I never thought I‘d feel good about living without snow,

but in fact I’m ernjoying it.

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26
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[idiom]

no use / milk

= There’s no point in worryting over past events which cannot be changed.

A

It’s no use crying over spilled milk.

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27
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You need a _ diet.

= диета без перекосов

A

You need a balanced diet.

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28
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Eggs were supposed to be bad for your _ (холестерин).

A

Eggs were supposed to be bad for your cholesterol.
/kəˈlestərɔːl/

29
Q

[collocation + word formation]

The new ‘Master and Margarita’ film _ _ (CONTROVERSIAL) online.

A

The new ‘Master and Margarita’ film sparked controversy online.

BrE /ˈkɒntrəvɜːsi/
AmE /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/

30
Q

In my industry, we often have to share _ (насколько мы готовы к следующему дедлайну).

A

In my industry, we often have to share how prepared we are for the next deadline.

how adj +

31
Q

When I moved here, I considered / get an accountant’s licence.

A

When I moved here, I considered getting an accountant’s licence.

32
Q

[reformulate]

Is it important that you participate in this meeting?

It depends on…

A

Depends on how important your participation in this meeting is.

Depends on how important it is that I participate in this meeting.

33
Q

This article sounds like _ news to me.

= жёлтая пресса

A

This article sounds like tabloid news to me.

/ˈtæblɔɪd/

34
Q

Do you normally find it easy to adapt to changes?
This depends on how many aspects of my life these changes a_. (= затрагивают)

A

This depends on how many aspects of my life these changes affect.

35
Q

Reformulate: Are you a motivated person? Keep both ‘motivated’ and ‘person’

This depends on how ..

A

This depends on how motivated a person you are.

Alternative: This depends on how motivated you are.

36
Q

How fast are people promoted in your organisation?

a dedicated worker?
Formulate with ‘this depends on..’

A

This depends on how dedicated a worker you are.

37
Q

How fast can your team address a challenge?

зависит от того, насколько это большой challenge

A

This depends on how big a challenge this is.

how big the challenge is

38
Q

I got my dad’s order from an Ozon _ (пункт выдачи).

A

I got my dad’s order from an Ozon pickup point.

39
Q

Sevkabel port is a new art _ (пространство) in St. Pete.

A

Sevkabel Port is a new art space in St. Pete.

40
Q

[pronunication]

My mom and dad, who are about 80 years old, were actually sliding and having fun.

A

/slaɪd/

41
Q

[pronunciation]

There are lots of cafes there

A

/ˈkæfeɪ/
/kæˈfeɪ/

42
Q

He usually goes to bed _ (поздно).

A

He usually goes to bed late.

43
Q

Adverbs:
late vs lately?

В последнее время, я поздно ложусь спать.

A

lately = recently
Lately, I’ve been going to bed late.

44
Q

I’d booked _ (эконом) but they upgraded me to Business Class.

A

I’d booked Economy but they upgraded me to Business Class.

45
Q

[add one word]
Maybe it depends, I would say, the season.

A

Maybe it depends, I would say, on the season.

46
Q

I need to уложить детей.

A

I need to put my kids to bed.

47
Q

I sometimes find it difficult to _ (уснуть).

A

I sometimes find it difficult to fall asleep.

48
Q

I just like _ (вкус кофе).

A

I just like the taste of coffee.

49
Q

On a typical day, I’ll _ (ложусь спать) at around midnight.

A

On a typical day, I’ll go to bed at around midnight.

50
Q

[articles]
You’re very supportive teammate.

A

You’re a very supportive teammate.

51
Q

Women with salad are supposed to look happy and satisfied _ their life.

A

Women with salad are supposed to look happy and satisfied with their life.

52
Q

[word formation]

I know that people spend a lot of money because they’re afraid of _ (AGE).

A

[word formation]

I know that people spend a lot of money because they’re afraid of aging.

53
Q

They just don’t see that those clinics are just _ money on them.

A

They just don’t see that those clinics are just making money on them.

54
Q

[word formation]
I don’t find this _ (ATTRACT).

A

I don’t find this attractive.

55
Q

I don’t think I’ll age well - I’ve got _ _’s _ _.

у меня плохая наследственность, в маму

A

I don’t think I’ll age well - I’ve got my mom’s bad genes.

56
Q

Oh no! The bee’s _ me! (= ужалила)

A

Oh no! The bee’s stung me! (= ужалила)

a bee’s sting (not a ‘bite’)!

57
Q

Yesterday I had some trouble with my _ (= большой палец руки).

A

Yesterday I had some trouble with my thumb.

/θʌm/

58
Q

[pronunciation]
muscles

A

/ˈmʌslz/

59
Q

They’re trying to find a new niche for themselves, but they’re not a_ the root cause.

A

They’re trying to find a new niche for themselves, but they’re not addressing the root cause.

60
Q

The real reason for sagging lips is poor blood _ (кровообращение), not muscles.

A

The real reason for sagging lips is poor blood circulation, not muscles.

61
Q

If you have _ (зажатые) neck muscles, this reduces blood circulation in your face.

A

If you have tense neck muscles, this reduces blood circulation in your face.

62
Q

[pronunciation]
acne

A

/ˈækni/

63
Q

веснушки

A

freckles

64
Q

He’s got red _ on his forehead.

A

He’s got red blotches on his forehead.

65
Q

I wish plane ticket prices _ (were? would be?) lower.

A

I wish plane ticket prices were lower.

plane tickets can’t make any decisions :)

66
Q

This scene is a bit _ (кринжовая).

A

This scene is a bit cringeworthy.

67
Q

Jess was _ _ (подслушивала) their conversation.

A

Jess was eavesdropping on their conversation.

BrE /ˈiːvzdrɒp/
AmE /ˈiːvzdrɑːp/

68
Q

This film is a tear_.
(= makes you cry on purpose)

A

This film is a tearjerker.

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