Feedback November-April Flashcards by Olya Sergeeva

We received an _ _ of applications (= лавину) in reply to our advertisement.

We received an avalanche /ˈævəlɑːnʃ/ of applications in reply to our advertisement.

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[pronunciation]
region

/ˈriːdʒən/

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Слава богу!

Thank god!

(no ‘s’)

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Where I’m from, the weather is pretty _ (= мягкая).

Where I’m from, the weather is pretty mild.

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This is not a violation of privacy - just _appropriate [negative prefix] curiosity.

This is not a violation of privacy - just inappropriate curiosity.

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Noah asked his brother _ (don’t overreact).

Noah asked his brother not to overreact.

DON’T use ‘don’t when it’s NOT the main verb (here, ‘asked’)

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[fix a grammar issue]
It’s a bit violation of privacy.

It’s a bit of a violation of privacy.

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[fix something]
I’ve been proposed twice.

I‘ve been proposed to twice.

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It was my wife’s birthday and her _ (именины).

It was my wife’s birthday and her name day.

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It’s a bit psychiatric issue.

It’s a bit of a psychiatric issue.

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It looks like their flight has been d_ (= задержан).

It looks like their flight has been delayed.

/dɪˈleɪd/

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I’ve been _ Vienna, but I didn’t have the chance to visit this palace.

I’ve been to Vienna, but I didn’t have the chance to visit this palace.

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These relics are probably fake - I mean, they say they have stuff that belonged to prophets, they can’t be _ (= настоящими).

These relics are probably fake - I mean, they say they have stuff that belonged to prophets, they can’t be genuine.

/ˈdʒenjuɪn/

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Last time I was in the Louvre, I was really exhaust_ (ed? ing?)

Last time I was in the Louvre, I was really exhausted.

I was bored, interested, exhausted, fascinated, etc.

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Only people who speak these languages could do something _ (preserve) the language.

Only people who speak these languages could do something to preserve the language.

infinitive of purpose (avoid ‘for’ with verbs)

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But we also should think about people who don’t have a home or money _ (live on).

But we also should think about people who don’t have a home or money to live on.

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disappear

/ˌdɪsəˈpɪə(r)/

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ideal

/aɪˈdiːəl/

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[add one word]
We don’t want to put any effort to make Christmas special.

We don’t want to put in any effort to make Christmas special.

or: put any effort into making

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[talking about Secret Santa]

Every time I’m surprised how it’s possible to _ (подарить кому-то) the wrong gift when you actually wrote what you wanted.

Every time I’m surprised how it’s possible to get someone the wrong gift when you actually wrote what you wanted.

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When someone sends me money, I try to spend this money _ a gift.

When someone sends me money, I try to spend this money on a gift.

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I think this was just some general ch_ (болтовня) about nothing.

I think this was just some general chitchat about nothing.

/ˈtʃɪt tʃæt/ - note the stress!

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I asked him to _ (одолжить) me some money.

I asked him to lend (= give) me some money.

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I hate _ (ask) anyone for anything.

I hate asking anyone for anything.

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I was wondering if you wouldn't mind \_ **(postpone)** the party till tomorrow.

I was wondering if you wouldn't **mind** postpon**ing** the party till tomorrow.

Which word is better here, 'very' or 'really'? Why? I **\_** appreciate it.

I **really** appreciate it. really + verb or adj very + only an adj

How to formulate this? **\_** (вы **не против** - mind) if I open the window?

**Do you mind** if I open the window? don't use 'Don't you...' Compare: **ТЫ ЧТО, не понимаешь?** - don't you understand? **ТЕБЕ ЧТО, всё равно, что они творят?** - don't you mind?

**Do you mind** if I ask you a favour? **\_**, go ahead.

**Do you mind** if I ask you a favour? **No**, go ahead.

I really liked the Grand Canyon, but **\_ \_ (= что касается)** Las Vegas, I wasn't that impressed.

I really liked the Grand Canyon, but **as for** Las Vegas, I wasn't that impressed.

I don't **\_** enough **sleep**. (= не высыпаюсь)

I don't **get** enough **sleep**.

[sleep debt] I don't think you can **c\_ \_ \_ sleep** at the weekend. (= наверстать)

[sleep debt] I don't think you can **catch up on** sleep at the weekend. Note the linking! cat-chu-pon

I don't think it would be easy to find a job overseas nowadays, because a lot of countries are facing an **\_ (экономический кризис)**.

I don't think it would be easy to find a job overseas nowadays, because a lot of countries are facing **an economic crisis**. Pronunciation: /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/, /ˌekəˈnɒmɪk/ not экономный - economic**al**

I was really **\_ (вдохновлена)** by Normandy, even though it wasn't my first time in France.

I was really **inspired** by Normandy, even though it wasn't my first time in France.

[fix this] The city isn't made of rubber....

There's limited space in the city. never NevEr NEVER **NEVER** translate idioms word for word ! Explain them like you'd explain them to someone who doesn't **know** the idiom.

I really enjoyed this TV show, and I'm quite **p\_ (= избирательная, разборчивая)**.

I really enjoyed this TV show, and I'm quite **picky**.

[pronunciation] genre

BrE /ˈʒɒnr**ə**/ AmE /ˈʒɑːnr**ə**/

I **don't mind \_ (watch)** dark comedies, but not too dark.

I **don't mind** watch**ing** dark comedies, but not too dark.

[pronunciation] psy**ch**ology

/saɪˈ**k**ɒlədʒi/

**[pronunciation]** If I was looking for a flat to rent, my list of **criteria** would be very long.

/kraɪˈtɪriə/

**[pronunciation]** He’s **a bit of a** selfish idiot.

a-bi-ta-**v**a

[pronunciation] This is **less of an** insult and **more of a** threat. | = скорее не оскорбление, а угроза

le-sa-va mo-ra-va

if we don’t have an **a\_ (= a plan of the meeting)**, what are we going to talk about?

if we don’t have an **agenda**, what are we going to talk about? /əˈdʒendə/

[pronunciation] Dear Sir or **Madam**

/ˈmædəm/

I have already sent my complaint to the support department, but nobody has replied. **Th\_ \_ \_ (= по этой причине)** I would formally like to request a replacement or a refund.

**That is why** I would formally like to request a replacement or a refund.

Could you send me a replacement? **A\_ (= 'or' but formal)**, I would be happy to receive a refund.

Could you send me a replacement? **Alternatively**, I would be happy to receive a refund.

The battery runs out after five minutes, **wh\_ ( = в то время как)** your website states that it should last 65 minutes.

The battery runs out after five minutes, **while** your website states that it should last 65 minutes. or: whereas your website states.... ...although... ...even though...

Would you mind **\_** me a lift?

Would you mind **giving** me a lift?

We **\_ (выбирали между)** two flats.

We **were deciding between** two flats. past continuous, not past simple! (as this is BACKGROUND to the story)

This flat is smaller but closer to the centre, \_ the other one is bigger but much further away. **(= в то время, как)**

This flat is smaller but closer to the centre, **whereas /ˌweərˈæz/** the other one is bigger but much further away.

Next time, I'll probably **o\_ \_ (= choose)** a quieter area.

Next time, I'll probably **opt for** a quieter area.

Many teachers say they feel **u\_ (=недооцененный)** and overworked.

Many teachers say they feel **underappreciated** and overworked. /ˌʌndərəˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/

**Pronunciation** I'm trying to put aside 6**%** of every paycheck.

/pə ˈsent/

[fix something] Do you know the typical interest rate on credit cards in your country? **I know.**

Do you know the typical interest rate on credit cards in your country? I **do**.

In my country, money just **\_ (sit)** in the bank, shrinking with every wave of inflation.

In my country, money just **sits** in the bank, shrinking with every wave of inflation.

In my country, the government **s\_ low-income families**, so that they can afford the rent and pay for their basic needs.

In my country, the government **supports low-income families**, so that they can afford the rent and pay for their basic needs. or: subsidises /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/

She suggests he finds a credit card with **a \_ interest rate**. (= более низким)

She suggests he finds a credit card with **a lower interest rate**. (= более низким)

[pronunciation] **interest** rate

/ˈɪn**tr**əst/

[improve] we / too much / depend on technology / these days. - through word order or -through making 'depend' an adjective

We depend on technology too much these days. We are too dependent on technology these days.

A friend of mine was conned through social engineeing and all her savings were **w\_** by the scammers. (= списаны)

A friend of mine was conned through social engineeing and all her savings were **withdrawn** by the scammers.

I realized that I have no **kn\_ (= знания)** in this area.

I realized that I have no **knowledge** in this area.

Some people make really crazy financial investments - they're really **r\_ (= безрассудные)**.

Some people make really crazy financial investments - they're really **reckless**.

[where's the **stress**?] What people say normally has an **effect** on us.

e-FFECT /ɪˈfekt/

**[add one word]** For me, it depends how loud this noise is.

For me, it depends **on** how loud this noise is.

Apologies, I'll be **\_ (опоздаю НА 15 минут)**.

Apologies, I'll be **15 minutes late**.

[restructure / improve] it make me a positive effect

it HAS a positive effect ON me.

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