Feedback January-February Flashcards
(117 cards)
1
Q
What are these?
market s_
A
market stalls
/stɔːlz/
2
Q
pronunciation
cafe
A
/ˈkæfeɪ/
3
Q
to meet friends…
I’d go _ a pub.
A
I’d go to a pub.
4
Q
[stress]
anniversary
A
/ˌænɪˈvɜːsəri/
5
Q
a have to follow a gluten-_ diet
A
I have to follow a gluten-free diet.
/ˈɡluːtn/
6
Q
[pronunciation]
soup
A
/su:p/
7
Q
[add something to sound more culturally appropriate]
Nowadays, they’re not tasty.
A
Nowadays, they‘re not very tasty.
8
Q
(talking about a canteen - столовая)
It’s not a good place.
A
It’s not a very good place.
9
Q
half
A
/hɑːf/
/hæf/
10
Q
useful
A
/ˈjuːsfl/
11
Q
[pronunciation]
I don’t drink alcohol.
A
/ˈælkəhɒl/
12
Q
[stress]
Match these questions with the responses.
A
resPONses
/rɪˈspɒnsiz/
13
Q
Pronunciation?
A
soap: /səʊp/
soup: /suːp/
14
Q
[pronunciation]
Olya I don’t want this soup
we can hear another group
A
s/u:/p
gr/u:/p
15
Q
‘Judging by the way’ or ‘From the looks’?
_ they’re gesticulating, they might be having an argument.
A
Judging by the way they’re gesticulating, they might be having an argument.
16
Q
Среди these options, I’d prefer option A.
A
Among these options, I’d prefer option A.
among many
between two
17
Q
I might be OK with living there for some time, but _ (в далёкой перспективе), this would be a nightmare.
A
I might be OK with living there for some time, but in the long term, this would be a nightmare.
18
Q
[punctuation]
Judging by the way other people are reacting this is not an ordinary situation for this place.
A
Judging by the way other people are reacting,
this is not an ordinary situation for this place.
запятая после вводных слов!
19
Q
Судя по их одежде, this isn’t a modern photo.
A
Judging by their clothes, this isn’t a modern photo.
Judging by + noun
Judging by the way + sentence
20
Q
Some examples of words and expressions after which you need a COMMA in English
A
On the other hand,…
First of all,
Luckily,
Hopefully,..
For this reason, …
21
Q
I wasn’t here last time, but I’ve watched the _ (запись).
A
I wasn’t here last time, but I’ve watched the recording.
22
Q
[pronunciation]
delicious
A
/dɪˈlɪʃəs/
not ‘ou’ but ə!
23
Q
This looks _ delicious.
(= очень-очень)
A
This looks absolutely delicious.
‘very’ doesn’t work with ‘extreme’ adjectives like ‘brilliant’, ‘fantastic’ and ‘delicious’
24
Q
[stress]
What’s your address?
A
/əˈdres/
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Olya: What's wrong with this sentence?
S: It should be **\_** 'must' **\_** 'will', not both.
**или.. или..**
Olya: What's wrong with this sentence?
S: It should be **either** 'must' **or** 'will', not both.
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[stress]
hotel
/həʊˈtel/
like in Russian
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Among these \_ (вариантов), the hotel is the most expensive.
Among these **options**, the hotel is the most expensive.
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I've got **a \_ room** if you want to stay.
свободная
I've got a **spare** room if you want to stay.
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If the hotel is **\_ \_ \_ (= на окраине)** of the city, it might be difficult to get to the city centre.
If the hotel is **on the outskirts** of the city, it might be difficult to get to the city centre.
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Do you want to live like **a \_ (= местный житель)** when you go on holiday?
Do you want to live like **a local** when you go on holiday?
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Prices **\_ \_** about £25 **\_** £100 per night, depending on the accommodation and the location.
= варьируются от ... до...
Prices **range from** about £25 **to** £100 per night, depending on the accommodation and the location.
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Airbnb is a service for people who want to **\_ \_** their flats.
сдать
Airbnb is a service for people who want to **rent out** their flats.
let / let out (BrE)
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[spelling]
/əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃn/
жильё
a**cc**o**mm**odation
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[stress]
profile
/ˈprəʊfaɪl/
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‘Guests’ can **b\_ (= look through)** the profiles, read reviews written by other guests and make reservations online.
‘Guests’ can **browse** the profiles, read reviews written by other guests and make reservations online.
/braʊz/
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We were staying in a \_ (в спальном районе).
We were staying in **a residential area**.
/ˌrezɪˈdenʃl ˈeriə/
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I don't like this type of **\_ (архитектура)**.
I don't like this type of **architecture**.
/ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)/
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It might be a \_ (вилла).
It might be a **villa**.
/ˈvɪlə/
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[pronunciation]
This might be a good option for people who like something **authentic**.
/ɔːˈθentɪk/
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Prices range from about $25 to $100 per night, **\_ \_ (= в зависимости от)** the accommodation and the location.
Prices range from about $25 to $100 per night, **depending on** the accommodation and the location.
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It's more for people who \_ (которым нравится) comfort.
It’s more for **people** who **like** comfort.
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I think \_ (та, что слева) might be in Greece.
I think **the one on the left** might be in Greece.
43
[word formation]
We guessed that it would be in a **\_ (south)** country.
We guessed that it would be in a **southern** country.
/ˈsʌðən/
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What might be the **p\_ and \_ (= advantages and disadvantages)** of being an Airbnb host?
What might be **the pros and cons** of being an Airbnb host?
/prəʊz ən kɒnz/
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If you rent out your flat long term, **\_** could be less **risk** that it might be damaged.
If you rent out your flat long term, **there** could be less **risk** that it might be damaged.
есть риск there is risk (noun)
будет рисковано it is risky (adj)
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You should list everything that you have in your flat, **\_** the lamps **\_** the walls and the floor.
= начиная с ... и заканчивая ...
You should list everything that you have in your flat, **ranging from** the lamps **to** the walls and the floor.
/ˈreɪndʒɪŋ/
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The hosts were very kind, and we had good conversations every **\_ (за едой, за каждым приёмом пищи)**.
The hosts (Karl and Alexandra) were very kind, and we had good conversations every **mealtime**.
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I felt like a local **\_ \_ end \_ \_ week**!
(**к концу** недели)
I felt like a local **by the end of the week**!
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synonyms for advantages and disadvantages
pros and cons
plusses and minuses
benefits
upsides and downsides
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**С одной стороны**, this hotel is cheap.
**С другой стороны**, it's far from the city centre.
**On the one hand**, this hotel is cheap.
But then **on the other hand**, it's far from the city centre.
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We **e\_ \_ + become** good friends – he's going to come and stay in my house when he comes to Italy next year.
**= the unexpected result was**
We **ended up becoming** good friends – he's going to come and stay in my house when he comes to Italy next year.
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The **sh\_ (= владельцы магазинчиков)** in the area knew I was staying at Karl and Alexandra’s and they were all very friendly.
The **shopkeepers** in the area knew I was staying at Karl and Alexandra’s and they were all very friendly.
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[pronunciation]
advantage
/ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/
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[pronunciation]
disadvantage
/ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/
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They’ve come from different parts of the world and it’s been a pleasure to **\_ \_ \_ them** (= познакомиться с ними близко).
They’ve come from different parts of the world and it’s been a pleasure to **get to know them**.
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Some people worry about \_ (воровство), but I’ve had more than 100 guests and no one has ever stolen anything from me.
Some people worry about **theft**, but I’ve had more than 100 guests and no one has ever stolen anything from me.
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У меня украли машину!
My car **has been stolen**!
58
It is the fourth time the shop has been targeted by **\_ (воры)**.
It is the fourth time the shop has been targeted by **thieves**.
1 thief /θiːf/
2 thieves /θiːvz/
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You have to trust people to **\_ (=обходиться с) your property** as if it was their own home, but we only accept reservations from guests who have good reviews.
You have to trust people to **treat** your property as if it was their own home, but we only accept reservations from guests who have good reviews.
/triːt/
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Some guests are nicer than others, of course, but **\_ \_ wh\_ (= в целом)** they’ve been charming and friendly.
Some guests are nicer than others, of course, but **on the whole** they’ve been charming and friendly.
**wh**ple /**h**əʊl/
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The advantages \_ the disadvantages.
перевешивают
The advantages **outweigh** the disadvantages.
/ˌaʊtˈweɪ/
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He **treated** his children really **\_ (плохо)**.
He **treated** his children really **badly**.
treat sb/sth adv (equally, badly, ...)
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She **treated** her children **\_ (с уважением)**.
She **treated** her children **with respect**.
treat someone with + noun (with respect / with caution / with care / ...)
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Most of my jobs have been connected to music - **от** учителя **до** композитора...
Most of my jobs have been connected to music - **ranging from** a teacher **to** a composer.
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It's **\_ (нереально)** to count beans.
It's **unrealistic** to count beans.
/ˌʌnrɪəˈlɪstɪk/
66
[add articles]
I think it's not **\_** real room, but, like, **\_** art object.
I think it's not **a** real room, but, like, **an** art object.
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[pronunciation]
I don't like the crazy **colours**.
/ˈkʌlə(r)z/
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[why 'the' in the first one and zero article in the second one?]
I don't like the crazy **colours**.
It would be nice to add some **warm colours**.
I don't like the crazy **colours** = these
It would be nice to add **warm colours** = добавить какого типа colours?
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I was born in Moscow and I've only **\_ (= переезжала)** twice.
I was born in Moscow and I've only **moved house** twice.
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[add an article]
Penza isn't small town.
Penza isn't a small town.
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[add an article]
As a child, I lived in countryside.
As a child, I lived **in the countryside**.
also: in the country
72
I / not agree / with her.
I **don't agree** with her.
!! 'agree' is a verb
73
[word formation]
I agree that big cities are more **\_ (SAFETY)**.
I agree that big cities are **safer**.
you need an **adjective** here
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In a bigger city, **\_ (можно не думать)** about some problems, like where to eat out, where to do the shopping, and so on.
In a bigger city, **you don't have to think** about some problems, like where to eat out, where to do the shopping, and so on.
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**\_ \_ (= вот)** my takeaways about articles.
**Here are** my takeaways about articles.
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[pronunciation]
I'm not sure about the **height** of these beds.
/haɪt/
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[add something in TWO places]
I think it's also room for children because two beds.
I think it's also **a** room for children because **there are** two beds.
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[change the reply]
I think it would be nice to add a computer.
**Agree, agree.**
**Absolutely! Exactly!**
79
[add something]
In the room I'm currently in, little space compared to my usual apartment.
In the room I'm currently in, **there's** little space compared to my usual apartment.
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**[fix the articles]**
I currently live in the building which is owned by royal family. It's block of flats.
I currently live in the building which is owned by **the royal family**. It's **a block of flats**.
81
[idiom]
Всегда есть простор (пространство) для улучшений = nothing is perfect
There's always room for improvement.
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The guy on the left **\_ (look) like / sportsman**.
The guy on the left looks like **a** sportsman.
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This scene is a bit \_ (кринжовая).
This scene is a bit **cringeworthy**.
/ˈkrɪndʒwɜːði/
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I think this jar is for some kind of **\_ (штрафы)**.
I think this jar is for some kind of **fines**.
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Who among them is **\_ \_ \_ her staying**?
= за то, чтобы (она осталась)...
Who among them is **in favour of** her staying?
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Who of them is in favour of her staying?
Who of them is **\_ (против)**?
Who of them is **against**?
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It is? There is?
never enough time to do everything you want.
**There is** never enough time to do everything you want.
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it's **\_possible** to do this by yourself
= невозможно
it's **im**possible to do this by yourself
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**[fix this]**
I haven't enough time.
I **don't have** enough time.
I **haven't got** enough time.
90
fix this
I get not enough sleep.
I don't get enough sleep.
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I think this is an expression from **\_ (a? the?)** previous slide.
I think this is an expression from **the** previous slide.
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[pronunciation]
I think this is an expression from the **previous** slide.
/ˈpriːviəs/
93
**find vs find out?**
We need to \_ someone to show us around Rome.
We need to **find** someone to show us around Rome.
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When I was in London, I **\_ (узнал)** that 'Thames' is 'he' - like, 'Father Thames'.
When I was in London, I **found out** that 'Thames' is 'he' - like, 'Father Thames'.
or: learned
NOT 'knew' - уже знал
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[pronunciation]
I really believe in having a **balanced** diet.
/st/
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[pronunciation]
We've been **promised** some rain on Saturday.
/st/
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I really believe in continuous learning because it **\_ (позволяет)** me to learn useful skills.
I really believe in continuous learning because it **allows me** to learn useful skills.
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bought a sofa in **IKEA**
/aɪˈkiːə/
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I cope with stress by \_ (мыть посуду).
I cope with stress by **doing the dishes**.
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When I'm worried, I try to do something that allows me to **\_ my mind \_ things**. (= отвлечься, переключиться)
When I'm worried, I try to do something that allows me to **take my mind off things**.
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It's 100 days \_ summer. (до...)
It's 100 days **till** summer. (до...)
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# 1.
Is there anything you **\_ (be worry) about**.
Is there anything you're **worried about**.
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I like the one on the right because **\_ (there is? there are?)** beautiful curtains.
Writing: I like the one on the right because **there are** beautiful curtains.
Speaking: **both** are correct
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I liked a hotel in Germany because **there \_** a fireplace in the room.
I lik**ed** a hotel in Germany because **there was** a fireplace in the room.
NOT 'there is'
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I liked a hotel **in \_ (в Тайланде)** because there was wonderful staff: they remembered all our wishes.
I liked a hotel in **Thailand** because there was wonderful staff: they remembered all our wishes.
/ˈtaɪlænd/
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[pronunciation]
hotel
/həʊˈtel/
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[pronunciation]
Baltic countries
/ˈb**ɔːl**tɪk/
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**'any' or 'some'?**
Do you have \_ ideas?
Maybe you have \_ ideas?
Do you have any ideas?
Maybe you have some ideas?
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[spelling]
He might be a **\_ (учёный)** studying gas
He might be a **scientist** studying gas
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[punctuation]
Judging by the oxygen tank he might be suffering from COVID-19.
Judging by the oxygen tank, **< comma**
he might be suffering from COVID-19.
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[punctuation]
From the looks of it this person might be testing a new gas.
From the looks of it, **< comma**
this person might be testing a new gas.
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This can be **\_ (любая)** food, if it's a kind of party where everyone brings some food - a so-called 'potluck'.
This can be **any** food, if it's a kind of party where everyone brings some food - a so-called 'potluck'.
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[pronunciation]
This depends on whether you're friends or **colleagues**.
BrE /ˈkɒliːɡ/
AmE /ˈkɑːliːɡ/
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Do you take presents with you when you visit someone?
Yes, usually **что-то из еды**.
Yes, usually **some kind of food**.
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[pronunciation]
She's **allergic** to mushrooms.
/əˈlɜːdʒɪk/
/əˈlɜːrdʒɪk/
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She's **allergic \_** mushrooms.
She's **allergic to** mushrooms.
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They \_ (перепутали) everything! They must all be very \_ (смущённые).
They **confused** everything! They must all be very **embarrassed**.
