Feedback March-May Flashcards
(189 cards)
1
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Rule number one: Don’t ask your Russian relatives how they’re doing if you’re not ready for the r_ (= недовольная тирада)
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Rule number one: Don’t ask your Russian relatives how they’re doing if you’re not ready for the rant. (= недовольная тирада)
2
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[find and fix the issue]
Sometimes I’m whining when I feel sorry for myself.
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Sometimes whine when I feel sorry for myself.
3
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I hate it when people rant - это меня напрягает.
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I hate it when people rant - this stresses me out.
4
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[pronunciation] CEO
A
/ˌsiː iː ˈəʊ/
5
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Sometimes people give me u_ advice. (= advice I didn’t ask for)
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Sometimes people give me unsolicited advice
6
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Before I invest into any companies, I need to do my homework _ acquiring shares, because I don’t know anything whatsoever about that.
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Before I invest into any companies, I need to **do my homework on* acquiring shares, because I don’t know anything whatsoever about that.
7
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At university, I quickly acquired a reputation for _ a good student.
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At university, I quickly acquired a reputation for being a good student.
8
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I’m a perfectionist, and this comes hand in hand with terrible procrastination.
How do you h_ this? (= справляется со мной)
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I’m a perfectionist, and this comes hand in hand with terrible procrastination.
How do you handle this? (= справляется со мной)
9
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When you’re learning something, is it important for you to a_ (= оценивать) your progress?
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When you’re learning something, is it important for you to assess (= оценивать) your progress?
10
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I’m a perfectionist _ (в том, что связано) studying.
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I’m a perfectionist when it comes to (в том, что связано) studying.
11
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I was expecting it to be _ (намного более эффективным - effective).
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I was expecting it to be a lot more effective.
12
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How to formulate this better?
I regretted buying this dress because I wasn’t expecting to look so fat in it.
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I regretted buying this dress because I was expecting to look slimmer in it.
13
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Elizaveta is from _ (the name of the country).
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Elizaveta is from Belarus.
14
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I wasn’t expecting Cats the musical to be this o_ (= устаревший).
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I wasn’t expecting Cats the musical to be this outdated (= устаревший).
15
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[pronunciation] sweater
A
/ˈswetər/
16
Q
What’s the difference in meaning?
I occasionally watched this film.
I accidentally watched this film.
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What’s the difference in meaning?
I occasionally watched this film. = время от времени
I accidentally watched this film. = случайно
17
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Then I c_ a_ an interview with the author of the book. (= наткнуталсь)
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Then I came across an interview with the author of the book. (= наткнуталсь)
18
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[pronunciation] hologram
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/ˈhɒləɡræm/
19
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I think he might _ (was?..) relieved because he _ (not have to) talk about his achievements, for a chance.
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I think he might have been relieved because he didn’t have to talk about his achievements, for a chance.
20
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I’m not the one who _ (decide) what a happy family is.
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I’m not the one whodecides what a happy family is.
21
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[pronunciation] The Eiffel Tower.
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/ˌaɪ.fəl ˈtaʊ.ər/
22
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If you d_ _ people, you have to be considerate.
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If you deal with people, you have to be considerate.
23
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If you deal with people, you have to be considerate. It’s a m_ _ trait. (= you can’t do without it)
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If you deal with people, you have to be considerate. It’s a must have trait.
24
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[do you need ‘about’ in this sentence?]
She regretted marrying him.
A
no preposition
She regretted marrying him.
25
Mahler made his wife **a\_** him during his walk, which prevented her from having her own career.
Mahler made his wife **accompany** him during his walk, which prevented her from having her own career.
/əˈkʌmpəni/
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I've stopped watching the news, because I think it's **\_ w\_ \_ time**. (пустая потеря времени).
I've stopped watching the news, because I think it's **a waste of time**. (пустая потеря времени).
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[pronunciation] couch
/kaʊtʃ/
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Don't be so h\_ \_ yourself. (= помягче с собой, не наговаривай на себя)
**Don't be so hard on yourself**. (= помягче с собой, не наговаривай на себя)
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'Oh, I'm so stupid.'
'Oh, don't be s\_' (= не наговаривай на себя)
'Oh, I'm so stupid.'
'Oh, don't be silly' (= не наговаривай на себя)
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Maybe he was gambling.
**reformulate starting with 'He might...'**
Maybe he **was** gambling.
'He might have **been gambling**
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Maybe she did not love her.
**reformulate starting with 'She might...**
Maybe she did not love her.
**reformulate starting with 'She might not have loved him**
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He says 'I knew you were engaged. I never should've let this happened'.
Which option is better?
He might have **loved** her? **fallen in love** with her?
He says 'I knew you were engaged. I never should've let this happened'.
Which option is better?
He might have **fallen in love** with her?
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I should've found a sh\_ (психолог/психотерапевт) ages ago.
I should've found a shrink (психолог/психотерапевт) ages ago.
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By the way, I've noticed that **\_ (чем старше я становлюсь)**, the more I feel that I want to do something for the environment and stuff like that.
By the way, I've noticed that **the older I get**, the more I feel that I want to do something for the environment and stuff like that.
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I've been on a year contract for four years now, and I can say that you \_ (привыкаешь к) having short-term contracts.
I've been on a year contact for four years now, and I can say that you **get used to** having short-term contracts.
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I didn't expect this contact \_ (last) for four years.
I **didn't expect** this contact **to last** for four years.
37
Reformulate:
If a person's job doesn't bring them joy they **might start to work badly**.
>> this might a\_ the q\_ of their work
If a person's job doesn't bring them joy..
>> this **might affect the quality** of their work // or this **might negatively affect**..
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She wrote a long essay about how much she supported **this cause** and it was so **t\_** (трогательно...)
She wrote a long essay about how much she supported **this cause** and it was so **touching** (трогательно...)
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[reformulate, make a guess about **another's person's** impressions]
I think it was rewarding. \>\> It must...
[reformulate, make a guess about **another's person's** impressions]
I think it was rewarding. \>\> **It must have been** rewarding.
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I don't have a **d\_ l\_ (водительские права)**.
I don't have a **driver’s license** (AmE) / driving licence (BrE).
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[pronunciation] So you prefer **urban** environment, not nature, right?
/ˈɜːbən/
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The older I get, **тем сложнее становится** to work overtime.
The older I get, **the more difficult it gets** to work overtime.
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But what about if you have a CEO who isn't rude, but still narrow-minded? It's a very \_ (часто).
But what about if you have a CEO who isn't rude, but still narrow-minded? It's a very **frequent situation**.
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[add a word to fix a grammar issue]
Maybe narrow-minded isn't the worst thing.
[add a word to fix a grammar issue]
Maybe **being** narrow-minded isn't the worst thing.
or Maybe a narrow-minded CEO isn't ...
Why? Because **an adjective** can't be **a subject**.
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[pronunciation] toilet
/ˈtɔɪlət/
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I don't mind working in an old and ugly building, but of course, **намного лучше** to work in a comfortable one.
I don't mind working in an old and ugly building, but of course, **it's much better** to work in a comfortable one.
or **it's a lot better**
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In London, you have to **f\_ rules**. (= следовать)
In London, you have to **follow rules**. (= следовать)
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[add one word]
That's why it doesn't matter to me whether the CEO rude and narrow-minded.
[add one word]
That's why it doesn't matter to me whether the CEO **is** rude and narrow-minded.
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[add a word]
Because very difficult to understand what they want.
[add a word]
Because **it's** very difficult to understand what they want.
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[add a word]
Of course it possible.
[add a word]
Of course it**'s** possible.
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[grammar] Do you need an article? If yes, add it.
My ex-boss said that I'm very responsible **person**.
[grammar] Do you need an article? If yes, add it.
My ex-boss said that I'm **a** very responsible **person**.
52
Which word is better?
I have a new project.
So, will you have more **job? work?**
I have a new project.
So, will you have more **work?**
'work' is uncountable; 'a job' is like 'a position'
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[grammar] Do you need an article? If yes, add it.
I think if your colleagues give you good **feedback**, that can really help you find a job.
'feedback' is uncountable, so no article is necessary here
I think if your colleagues give you good **feedback**, that can really help you find a job.
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I found an **i\_ (стажировка)**
I found **an internship**.
/ˈɪntɜːnʃɪp/
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When I applied for that internship, I needed three **r\_ (рекомендательных письма)** from my former colleagues and professors.
When I applied for that internship, I needed three **references** (рекомендательных письма) from my former colleagues and professors.
or **recommendation letter**
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[pronunciation] resume
/ˈrezjuːmeɪ/
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[pronunciation] company
/ˈk**ʌ**mpəni/
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I would never accept an
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[do you need an article here?]
I'd never want to be a builder, because this is heavy physical **work**.
I'd never want to be a builder, because this is heavy physical **work**. - uncountable, no article
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[do you need an article here?]
This was written before pandemic.
[do you need an article here?]
This was written before **the pandemic**.
('pandemic' is countable)
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I've read that in the USA many companies demand that employees come to **office**.
I've read that in the USA many companies demand that employees come to **the office**.
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She said she didn't want to be **st\_** in a lab all day.
She said she didn't want to be **stuck** in a lab all day.
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Sometimes a job **\_** (not) worth all the stress.
Sometimes a job **isn't** worth all the stress.
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[do you need an article here?]
As far as I understood, she got **offer** to teach in that lab.
[do you need an article here?]
As far as I understood, she got **an offer** to teach in that lab.
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[do you need an article here?]
She got an offer from **bio-tech company**.
[do you need an article here?]
She got an offer from **a bio-tech company**.
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[pronunciation] make an impact
[pronunciation] ma **ka** **ni**mpact
(consonant-vowel linking)
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[do you need an article here?]
'Parking' is **ability** to park your car.
[do you need an article here?]
'Parking' is **the ability** to park your car.
(or 'an ability')
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[make the questions]
Cookies? were / free?
[make the questions]
Cookies? **Were they free**?
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[pronunciation] I need to **negotiate** a better salary
[pronunciation] I need to **neGOtiate** a better salary
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Negotiation skills really help me to talk to various government officials.
'So, you know how to s\_ \_ \_ them?' (противостовать, не сдаваться)
Negotiation skills really help me to talk to various government officials.
'So, you know how to **stand up to** them?' (противостовать, не сдаваться)
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[pronunciation] it's hard to **concentrate**, I don't know why
CON-centrate
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[pronunciation] many year**s a**go
[pronunciation] many year-za-go
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[formulate the question]
And when / you started your working day?
[formulate the question]
And when **did you start** your working day?
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Did you have a high **t\_ of staff**? (= текучка кадров)
Did you have a high **turnover of staff**? (= текучка кадров)
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I was surprised by \_ (настолько циничному комментарию)
I was surprised by **such a** cynical **comment**.
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[do we need an article?]
Parking is uncountable. This was **surprise** for me.
[do we need an article?]
Parking is uncountable. This was **a surprise** for me.
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[do we need an article?]
The audience gave him **warm welcome**.
[do we need an article?]
The audience gave him **a** warm welcome.
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[do we need an article?]
This opera lasted two hours and half.
[do we need an article?]
This opera lasted two hours and **a half**.
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[do we need an article?]
After second break, I saw that some of the people in the audience were drunk.
[do we need an article?]
After **the** second **break**, I saw that some of the people in the audience were drunk.
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[pronunciation]
So, are we supposed to recall these sentences or to **modify** them?
/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/ (notice the stress!)
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[do we need an article?]
This sounds like fairytale.
[do we need an article?]
This sounds like **a fairytale**.
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[pronunciation] They **occupied** her garage.
/ˈɑːkjʊpaɪd/
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They're not identical twins, so they don't look like each other and they don't **get \_ with** each other.
They're not identical twins, so they don't look like each other and they don't **get on with** each other.
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I think your twin would **understand** you **\_** than anybody else in the world.
I think your twin would **understand** you **better** than anybody else in the world.
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I have twins and they're very different **\_ personality**.
I have twins and they're very different **in terms of personality**.
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Svetlana said that her twins are very different \_ personality. (с точки зрения)
Svetlana said that her twins are very different **in terms of** personality. (с точки зрения)
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[get rid of something]
They talk to each other two or three times in a day.
They talk to each other **two or three times a day**.
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Neither their teachers nor their parents
- mixed them up?
- could tell them apart?
Neither their teachers nor their parents
- mixed them up?
**could tell them apart**?
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**\_** their teachers **\_** their parents mixed them up
**Both** their teachers **and** their parents mixed them up.
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When I \_ (was or used to be?) in school...
When I **was** in school...
it's better to use past simple with 'when'
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What's the opposite of 'I used to love photography'?
(я никогда не любила фотографировать)
What's the opposite of 'I used to love photography'?
**I've never loved** photography.
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I don't read as much \_ (сколько я читала раньше).
I don't read as much **as I used to**.
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I don't read as much as I used to, and I \_ those times. (= тоскую по тем временам)
I don't read as much as I used to, and I **miss those times**. (= тоскую по тем временам)
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[does 'would' work here?]
Olya used to play video games. She would read a lot
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Back \_ (в детстве) we all used to love reading.
Back **when we were kids** we all used to love reading.
NOT 'back to'
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I know very \_ about my family history. (= совсем мало)
I know **very little** about my family history. (= совсем мало)
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My grandfather **\_ missing** during the second world war.
My grandfather **went missing** during the second world war.
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My grandmother was raised in an o\_ (= приют, детский дом)
My grandmother was raised in an **orphanage** (= приют, детский дом)
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I don't know why we don't \_ (поддерживаем отношения) with my grandmother's sister.
I don't know why we don't **keep in touch with** (поддерживаем отношения) with my grandmother's sister.
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what's the meaning of 'negotiate'? /nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/
negotiate = вести переговоры /nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/
e.g. 'I've been negotiating for more pay.
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Did she f\_ (она нашла) some relatives who are still alive?
Did she find (она нашла) some relatives who are still alive?
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They are our **d\_ relatives**. (= отдалённые родственники)
They are our **distant relatives**. (= отдалённые родственники)
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Did she f\_ this company? (= это она **основала** эту компанию?)
**Did she found** this company? (= это она **основала** эту компанию?)
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прадедушка
great grandfather
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Most of my great grandmothers were \_ only child in the family.
Most of my great grandmothers were **an only child** in the family.
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archive
/ˈɑːkaɪv/
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OK, sh\_ I share the screen? (= давай я расшарю)
OK, **shall I share** the screen? (= давай я расшарю)
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Add 'else' to this sentence:
What did you catch?
**What else** did you catch?
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This is a good idea for what to do \_ your retirement.
This is a good idea for what to do \_ your retirement.
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In our company, we've divided the year \_ four \_ (на четыре квартала).
In our company, we've divided the year **into** four **quarters** (на четыре квартала).
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[spelling] /ˈlɔɪər/ (юрист)
lawyer
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[what should be in the gap?]
I entered \_ university in 1985.
I entered university in 1985.
(no 'to') - or 'started university', 'went to college'
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She was born in 2015, and she \_ (live) with us since she was 1.5 months old.
She was born in 2015, and she **has been living** with us since she was 1.5 months old.
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[fix the grammar issue]
Meanwhile, I got married and we have started a family, and got our own place.
Meanwhile, I got married and we **started** a family, and got our own place.
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[add one word]
I graduated a technical university in 1999.
[add one word]
I **graduated from** a technical university in 1999.
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Сначала я отучилась на бакалавриате
First I got my **bachelor's degree**. /ˈbætʃələz dɪɡriː/
(or did my bachelor's degree)
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We may have \_ \_ an agreement. (возможно, мы достигли соглашения)
We may have **arrived at** an agreement. (возможно, мы достигли соглашения)
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I think we need to \_ (заменить) the word 'during' in this sentence with something else.
I think we need to **replace** the word 'during' in this sentence with something else.
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I moved to Moscow 3 years ago \_ (чтобы присоединиться к) a big international company.
I moved to Moscow 3 years ago **in order to join** a big international company.
or **to join**
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I \_ (live) in Georgia for about a year or so.
I've living** in Georgia for about a year or so.
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avoid 'half'
half a minute >>
half a year >>
avoid 'half'
half a minute >> 30 seconds
half a year >> 6 months
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**I \_ (learn)** to play the Ukulele for six months or so.
**I've been learning** to play the Ukulele for six months or so.
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How long did it t\_ y\_ to do your last large project?
How long did it **take you** to do your last large project?
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[pronunciation] consultant
/ kənˈsʌltənt/
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Do we need 'for' in this sentence?
I think I'll spend another week in Antalia, and then I'll go to...
I think I'll **spend** another week in Antalia, and then I'll go to...
spend - no 'for'
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I \_ (live) with my parents for 18 years. [but not anymore]
I **lived** with my parents for 18 years. [but not anymore]
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это для меня как на китайском
It's all Greek to me.
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Do we need an article here?
We're back to \_ square one
no: noun + number => no article
e.g. 'We're in room three', 'The text is on page seven', etc.
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If you want to invest for the \_ (долгосрочно), you have to do some research.
If you want to **invest for the long term**, you have to do some research.
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дурная голова ногам покоя не даёт
no rest for the wicked
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He was **h\_ between** letting Eleanor stay and telling Michael all about her.
He was **hesitating** between letting Eleanor stay and telling Michael all about her.
/ˈhezɪteɪtɪŋ/
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I used to think that time management is something you **c_ get b\_ \_**, but for whatever reason, for me it's not working.
I used to think that time management is something you **can get better at**, but fo whatever reason, for me it's not working.
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[add one word]
This is I can get better at.
[add one word]
This is **something** I can get better at.
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she was so **\_patient** (the opposite of 'patient')
she was so **im**patient (the opposite of 'patient')
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\_ (you / hear) of Marie Kondo?
**Have you heard** of Marie Kondo?
A question about life experience => present perfect
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Is Cindy Crawford short? **I thought she \_** pretty tall.
Is Cindy Crawford short? **I thought she was** pretty tall.
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What's this?
a treadmill
/ˈtredmɪl/
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Replace one word with **what**.
When we speak about smart cities, it comes to my mind is the word 'loneliness'.
Replace one word with **what**.
When we speak about smart cities, **what comes to my mind** is the word 'loneliness'.
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This problem already \_ (существует).
This problem already exist**s**.
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[pronunciation] **lack** of communication
lack has the 'cat' vowel - as opposed to 'luck'
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[pronunciation] technology
/tekˈnɒlədʒi/
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You can't chew gum in Singapore - this carries a \_ (штраф).
You can't chew gum in Singapore - this **carries a fine** (штраф).
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подслушивающие устройства
eavesdropping devices
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[pronunciation] The price of one print is 4500 quid.
4500 = 45 hundred quid.
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I think our mobile phones **eavesdrop \_** us.
I think our mobile phones **eavesdrop on** us.
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I think this item is correct - I don't remember the exact w\_ (формулировка), but there were **words to that effect**.
I think this item is correct - I don't remember the exact **wording** (формулировка), but there were **words to that effect**.
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Liza, **\_ you agree**?
Liza, **do you agree**?
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You get a speeding ticket when you **\_ over** the speed limit. (= превышаешь скорость)
You get a speeding ticket when you **go over** the speed limit.
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Would you mind (borrowing or lending?) me your car?
Would you mind **lending** me your car?
lend = give
(borrow = take: **Could I borrow** your car?)
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Add 'by any chance' to this sentence.
I was wondering if you could possibly shift the deadline.
I was wondering **if by any chance** you could possibly shift the deadline.
I was wondering if you could possibly shift the deadline **by any chance**.
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After you've discussed shifting the deadline.
Можно мы зафиксируем это на бумаге?
Could we confirm this **in writing**?
(or **put this in writing**)
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**I \_ (не надо мне было готовить)** syrniky.
I **shouldn't have cooked** syrniky.
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**I \_ (не надо мне было есть)** those cakes tonight.
**I should've have eaten** those cakes tonight.
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[find and fix a problem]
I should've my English lessons earlier.
I should've **started** my English lessons earlier.
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I should've \_ (повторять эти правила) more often.
I should've revised those rules more often.
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импрессионисты
imPREssionists (note the stress!)
/ɪmˈpreʃənɪst/
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[before or till?]
I stayed up \_ two in the morning.
I tried to finish this work \_ two in the morning.
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If you go to bed at three or four a.m., it's not t\_ good for your health. (= not very good)
If you go to bed at three or four a.m., **it's not tpo good** for your health. (= not very good)
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I'd love to be able to sleep \_ 11 a.m.
I'd love to be able to sleep till 11 a.m.
(not 'before')
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My dog had a severe allergic reaction to these treats. I guess I should / not / buy it. (in the past)
My dog had a severe allergic reaction to these treats. I guess I shouldn't've bought it. (in the past)
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My dog is on the mend. (= is getting better)
Great to hear that everything **\_ out** well!
My dog is on the mend. (= is getting better)
Great to hear that everything **turned out** well!
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When I was in Munich, I went on a bike \_ around the center of town. (= экскурсия)
When I was in Munich, I went on a bike \_ around the center of town.
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у него аллергия не только на попугаев, но на голубей тоже
He's **allergic** not only **to** parrots but also **to** pigeons.
don't use 'allergy + prep'
you could say 'has a nut allergy' (have + noun + allergy)
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рентген showed that I had problems with my nose
The X-ray showed that I had problems with my nose.
/ˈeks reɪ/
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[pronunciation] interior
/ɪnˈtɪərɪə/
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He \_ (love) what he \_ (do).
He love**s** what he do**es**.
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He recently opened a restaurant and it just \_ happened that it's near where I live.
He recently opened a restaurant and it **just so happened that** it's near where I live.
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I guess I'd like to treat myself to a dinner in a restaurant, but I \_ (у меня нет сил) to do that.
I guess I'd like to treat myself to a dinner in a restaurant, but I **don't have the energy** to do that.
or haven't got the energy to...
169
There are quite a few cafes around us, but only a h\_ of them are any good. (= a few)
There are quite a few cafes around us, but only **a handful** of them are any good. (= a few)
170
I've been meaning to **\_** these books **back** to the library, but I haven't had the guts to do this. (**от**нести)
I've been meaning to **take** these books **back** to the library, but I haven't had the guts to do this.
171
'Alena, are you in Poland?'
'No, at the moment we \_ (still/stay) in Moscow'.
'Alena, are you in Poland?'
'No, at the moment we're still staying in Moscow'.
(temporary => present continuous)
172
Which options are correct?
I've been meaning to renew my driver's license, but I
(1) haven't the courage to do that.
(2) don't have the courage to do that.
(3) haven't got the courage to do that.
I've been meaning to renew my driver's license, but I
(1) haven't the courage to do that.
(2) **don't have** the courage to do that.
(3) **haven't got** the courage to do that
173
I've been meaning to \_ some sport, but I haven't had the energy to do that. (= start doing, a phrasal verb for hobbies).
I've been meaning to **take up some sport**, but I haven't had the energy to do that. (= start doing, a phrasal verb for hobbies).
174
Can a 17 year old kid be a good manager?
For me it's not so much about the age, дело в ответственности.
Can a 17 year old kid be a good manager?
For me it's not so much about the age, it's more about **whether they're responsible**.
not 'about responsibility' (in **most** cases, a sentence makes what you're saying more clear than a single noun)
175
'Do you need to be cruel in order to make a good career?'
I don't think it's about \_ cruel.
'Do you need to be cruel in order to make a good career?'
I don't think it's about **being** cruel.
176
[pronunciation] Whether they're **micro**-managing you.
/ˌmaɪkroˈmænɪdʒ/
177
[what makes a good partner / husband / wife]
For me, it's about
- характер
For me, it's about their personality.
178
[what makes a good partner / husband / wife]
For me, it's about whether the ch\_ is there. (= the attraction)
[what makes a good partner / husband / wife]
For me, it's about whether the chemistry is there. (= the attraction)
/ˈkemɪstri/
179
один мой друг сказал...
one **of** my friends said..
not 'one my...'
180
We were discussing what makes a good restaurant and
она выдвинула интересный аргумент
She **made** an interesting **point**
not 'argument'
181
[pronunciation] quality
/ˈkwɑːləti/
182
[fix a grammar issue]
I don't know, I've never tried a massage.. No, actually I tried, but..
I don't know, I've never tried a massage.. No, actually I **HAVE**, but..
183
What make a good hotel?
For me, this is about the vibe - and this \_ (относится) to restaurants too.
What make a good hotel?
For me, this is about the vibe - and this **refers** to restaurants too.
184
[pronunciation] ultra violet
/ˈʌltrə/
185
[pronunciation] hotel
/həʊˈtel/
186
Who \_ (want) to start?
Who wants to start?
187
I don't have enough energy to \_ (воспитывать детей).
I don't have enough energy to **parent** my children.
188
Oh, they didn't offer my daughter a place in that school after all.
\_ сочувствую.
I'm sorry to hear that.
189
Oh, I'm so tired, I just can't do anything at the moment.
Oh, my laptop just died.
Oh, you poor thing.
Such a shame.
How terrible.
It's a pity.
