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If a friend called you at 3am in the night with a request, would you help them out?

I think my friends would only call me __ an _________, so I’d absolutely help them out. (в экстренной ситуации)

A

If a friend called you at 3am in the night with a request, would you help them out?

I think my friends would only call me in an emergency, so I’d absolutely help them out.

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[pronunciation] using paper bags instead of plastic bags

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/ɪnˈsted/

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тряпичные сумки

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cotton bags
cotton tote bags (хлопковые), canvas tote bags (холщовые),

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she gave me an Apple gadget and ___ I can’t use any other gadgets.

or: and I haven’t been able to use any other gadgets ____. (с тех пор)

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she gave me an Apple gadget and since then I can’t use any other gadgets.

or: and I haven’t been able to use any other gadgets ever since. (с тех пор)

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I ____ (должна была) go to Tel Aviv this week, but unfortunately my business trip was cancelled.

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I was supposed to go to Tel Aviv this week, but unfortunately my business trip was cancelled.

not ‘I’m supposed to’

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[вопрос про задание] Оля, а что нам с этими вопросами делать? Нам их обсуждать?

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Olya, what are we supposed to do with these questions? Are we supposed to discuss them?

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[correct the sentence] Olya supposes me to do my homework, but I don’t actually do it.

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I’m supposed to do my homework, but I don’t actually do it.

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[correct the sentence] I’m supposed to have a yoga class today, but it didn’t work out because I overslept.

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I was supposed to have a yoga class today, but it didn’t work out because I overslept.

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[choose a better option]

I [wasn’t/am not] supposed to stay with my son today, but I’ll do it anyway, because he got sick.

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I wasn’t supposed to stay with my son today, but I’ll do it anyway, because he got sick.

wasn’t supposed to = it wasn’t the plan

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Bread is supposed to be _ (полезным), but in fact it’s really _ (вредный).

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Bread is supposed to be good for you but in fact it’s really bad for you (вредный).

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In Belarus, coconut milk is _ в три раза дороже чем usual milk.

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three times as expensive as usual milk

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My older daughter is always hogging the bathroom. It’s a total catastrophe. I don’t know what to do _ this. (как с этим справиться)

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My older daughter is always hogging the bathroom. It’s a total catastrophe. I don’t know what to do about this. (как с этим справиться)

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My husband smokes even though it’s bad for _ (это вредно).

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My husband smokes even though it’s bad for you (это вредно).

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[irregular plurals] My sister is terrified of ___ (mouse).

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[irregular plurals] My sister is terrified of mice.

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[irregular plurals] many (рыб - креветок - овечек)

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many fish, many shrimp, many sheep

also: deer, salmon, moose …

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Being condescending and patronizing is a really bad character _ (черта).

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Being condescending and patronizing is a really bad character trait.

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I was living in a _ (общежитие).

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I was living in a dorm. (short for: dormitory)

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I’m running a bit late. Something’s ____ at work [=something’s happened unexpectedly at work]

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I’m running a bit late. Something’s come up at work.

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If you’re not interested in ___ (политика), ___ (политика) starts getting interested in you.

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If you’re not interested in politics (политика), ___ (политика) starts getting interested in you.

BrE /ˈpɒlətɪks/
AmE /ˈpɑːlətɪks/

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‘You know what’s amusing? My daughter speaks Russian using Slovak grammar.’
‘Which is very funny, I think.’ >> ‘Which __ be very funny.’ [use a modal verb to make a guess]

A

‘You know what’s amusing? My daughter speaks Russian using Slovak grammar.’
‘Which is very funny, I think.’ >> ‘Which must be very funny.’ [use a modal verb to make a guess]

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You know what I find really annoying? [+ an annoying fact]

[reformulate] ‘This is driving you mad’&raquo_space; Which must …

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You know what I find really annoying? [+ an annoying fact]

‘This is driving you mad’&raquo_space; Which must be driving you mad.

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[pronunciation] infuriating

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/ɪnˈfjʊrieɪtɪŋ/

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[your partner shares a situation in which they’re trying to do something but it’s impossible]

What’s the word? Which must be really [stressful + you feel helpless] your you.

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[your partner shares a situation in which they’re trying to do something but it’s impossible]

What’s the word? Which must be really frustrating your you.
/frʌˈstreɪtɪŋ/

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Someone threw eggs __ King Charles.

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Someone threw eggs at King Charles.
threw at = в него

not ‘кинули ему’ = ‘threw them to him’

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[reformulate] You're kidding me. >> You must...
You must **be kidding** me.
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[pronunciation] The speed with which the ice caps are melting is a total **catastrophe**.
/kəˈtæstrəfi/
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[pronunciation] social media
/ˈmiːdiə/
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You live in Serbia, \_ (am I right or no?)
You live in Serbia, **don't you**?
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Natalia, you can't share the screen, right? Unfortunately \_, I can't.
Natalia, you can't share the screen, right? Unfortunately **no**, I can't. In English, say **yes I can** and **no I can't** - it doesn't matter what the question was.
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Мне пошарить экран?
Would you like me to share the screen? Shall I share the screen?
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[Present Perfect or Past Simple?] My grandmother [who's unfortunately passed away] never \_ (live) alone, but I \_.
[Present Perfect or Past Simple?] My grandmother [who's unfortunately passed away] never **lived** (live) alone, but I **have**.
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Elena understood early \_ that she didn't want to be a teacher
**Elena understood early on** that she didn't want to be a teacher
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**[do you need a preposition here?]** They were discussing the clothes.
They were discussing the clothes. no 'discuss + object', no preposition
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She was trying to c\_ (убедить) him to help he to be a good person.
She was trying to **convince** (убедить) him to help he to be a good person. /kənˈvɪns/ - notice the weak sound, the schwa, after 'k'
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Are you good \_ controlling your emotions?
Are you **good at** controlling your emotions?
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I'm not good at controlling my emotions, but I'm not too \_ (worry >> adjective) about this.
I'm not good at controlling my emotions, but I'm not **too worried** (worry >> adjective) about this. BrE /ˈwʌrid/ AmE /ˈwɜːrid/
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I think it's good to express your feeling, so that they don't get **b\_ \_**.
I think it's good to express your feeling, so that they don't **get bottled up**.
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The \_ (important >> noun) of things is changing very fast.
The **importance** of things is changing very fast. /ɪmˈpɔːrtns/
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Smashing plates helps me release **p\_-\_** emotions. (= suppressed, bottled-up emotions)
Smashing plates helps me release **pent-up** emotions. /ˌpent ˈʌp/
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What are 5 ways to **r\_** stress? (= reduce)
What are 5 ways to **relieve** stress? (= reduce) /rɪˈliːv/
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Yoga has become a popular method of **stress \_ (relieve \>\> noun)** and exercise among all age groups.
Yoga has become a popular **method of stress relief** and exercise among all age groups.
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Architects get to leave a \_ (наследие).
Architects get to **leave a heritage.** (наследие). /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/
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Liza realized that she has to **s\_ her anger** (подавлять) at work, and she releases those emotions by buying kitchen knives.
Liza realized that she has to **suppress her anger** at work, and she releases those emotions by buying kitchen knives. /səˈpres/ - notice the weak sound - the schwa - after /s/!
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[pronunciation] persuade
BrE /pəˈsweɪd/ AmE /pərˈsweɪd/ notice the schwa! not /pe/
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Chidi has a \_ (боль в животе).
Chidi has a stomach **ache**. /eɪk/ also: headache, toothache
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[pronunciation] I don't know **exactly** who she is.
/ɪɡˈzæktli/
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How did the pandemic change your \_ (отношение к) Zoom calls?
How did the pandemic change your **attitude to** Zoom calls? BrE /ˈætɪtjuːd/ AmE /ˈætɪtuːd/
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What are those?
dog **treats** вкусняшки
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у меня таких ситуаций не случалось
I **haven't had** such situations. (life experience)
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I wouldn't like this по причинам, которые вы назвали.
I wouldn't like this **for** the **reasons** that you **outlined**.
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[correct] I really like weddings - **they're really funny**.
[correct] I really like weddings - **they're a lot of fun**.
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I suppress my feelings and **I don't tell the other person** about them = I try to k\_ them to m\_.
I try to **keep it to myself**.
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Could you **t\_ it d\_** a bit? (помягче - относится как к выражению чувств, так и к другим сферам)
Could you **tone it down** a bit?
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It would be difficult for me to relocate because I'm used to \_ (be) totally independent.
It would be difficult for me to relocate because I'm used to being totally independent.
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I wouldn't be able to go on business trips all the time because my family is not used to \_(live) without me.
I wouldn't be able to go on business trips all the time because my family is not used to living without me.
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I'm used to \_ (drink) coffee in the morning.
I'm used to drinking coffee in the morning.
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It would be easy for me to live in a village I / used / live / outside of the city.
It would be easy for me to live in a village I'm used **to** living outside of the city.
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I think it would be easy for me to be a flight attendant because I'm used to \_ (spend) a lot of time travelling.
I think it would be easy for me to be a flight attendant because I'm **used to spending** a lot of time travelling.
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I think it would be difficult for me to be a freelancer because I'm used to working in the office **all my life**.
I think it would be difficult for me to be a freelancer because I'm used to working in the office. or because **I've worked in the office all my life**
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ходит какой-то вирус
There's **some kind of bug** going round. a bug = a virus
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A lot of my colleagues are \_ with some kind of virus. свалились
A lot of my colleagues are **down with** some kind of virus.
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Some of my colleagues and friends who had a high temperature >> who were .... a .....
who were runn**ing** a fever.
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у него высокая температура
He's **running a fever**.
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[taking a month-long vacation] I hope I'll try that \_ \_ \_ (= an unspecified **time** in the future). = когда-нибудь
I hope I'll try that **at some point**.
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I'm still on my vacation. \_ about a month, so I'm completely lost in time. уже месяц
**It's been** about a month.
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I've been thinking about \_ a dog. (= завести собаку)
I've been thinking about **getting a dog**. (= завести собаку)
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After I came back after my \_ (декрет), it was difficult to get used to new colleagues and the new boss.
After I came back after my **maternity leave**, it was difficult to get used to new colleagues and the new boss.
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After I came back after my maternity leave, it was difficult to get used to new colleagues and the new boss and the changes that \_ (произошли).
After I came back after my maternity leave, it was difficult to get used to new colleagues and the new boss and the changes that **had taken place**.
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Who \_ (want) to start?
**Who** want**s** to start?
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I quit my \_ (магистратура). or **dropped out of** my..
I quit my **master's course.**
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I've tried to learn English a lot of times, and these attempts were unsuccessful. Yeah, **b\_ th\_** (= I've had similar experiences in the past).
I've tried to learn English a lot of times, and these attempts were unsuccessful. Yeah, **been there** (= I've had similar experiences in the past).
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I \_ (пробовала) this app but it \_ (не получилось, не заработало).
**I've tried** (= life experience) this app but it **didn't work** (details).
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I have this app on my phone, but I \_ (не использовала его).
I have this app on my phone, but **I haven't used it.** (life experience => present perfect)
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This app is fascinating - however, it's also **time-\_** (= takes loads of time).
This app is fascinating - however, it's also time-consuming (= takes loads of time).
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I can't go on working 10 hours a day for a long time. It's just **not s\_**. [= has to have a limit, impossible to continue for a long time]
It's not **sustainable.**
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I've been swearing \_ (с тех пор, как я себя помню - as long...).
I've been swearing **for as long as I can remember.**
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I've been reading a lot of Telegram channels \_ I installed Telegram. (с тех пор, как)
I've been reading a lot of Telegram channels **since** I installed Telegram.
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Over the past few years, I \_ (размышляю) if I should find another job.
Over the past few years, I've been wondering if I should find another job. or: I've been thinking if..
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where would 'now' work? I've prepared three reports **in the last three days**. I've been reading this report **for the last three days**. I've been reading this report **for three days**.
I've prepared three reports **in the last three days**. I've been reading this report **for the last three days**. I've been reading this report **for three days NOW**. = **уже** три дня
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I've prepared three reports \_ (за последние три дня). I've been writing this report \_ (три дня).
I've prepared three reports **in** the last three days. (за последние три дня). I've been writing this report **for** three days.
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My parents gave me a piano for my third birthday, and I've been playing \_ (с тех самых пор).
My parents gave me a piano for my third birthday, and I've been playing **ever since.**
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After I got off the bus, my battery \_ (разрядилась).
After I got off the bus, **my battery died.**
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It's difficult to c\_ \_ \_ ideas what to give him. [**придумать** что ему подарить].
It's difficult to **come up with** ideas what to give him. [**придумать** что ему подарить].
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What are you gonna \_ your family for Christmas? [подарить]
What are you gonna **give** your family for Christmas?
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I really love this ring - my husband \_ it to me for my 30th birthday. (подарил)
I really love this ring - my husband **gave it to me** for my 30th birthday. (подарил)
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If there's some kind of cultural clash, try to **l\_ i\_ o\_** - and make some kind of comment, like "you live and you learn".
If there's some kind of cultural clash, try to **laugh it off** - and make some kind of comment, like "you live and you learn".
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If you don't send a card, you're actually 'sending a message' to that person, **ina\_** = accidentally, without meaning too
If you don't send a card, you're actually 'sending a message' to that person, **inadvertently**. /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtntli/
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[pronunciation] urgent
/ˈɜːrdʒənt/
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I did my homework myself, but my teacher thought that I \_ (списывала) it.
I did my homework myself, but my teacher thought that I copied it. BrE /ˈkɒpid/ AmE /ˈkɑːpid/
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I did my homework myself, but my teacher thought that I copied it. But \_ (через несколько недель) she realized I was doing it myself, and it was OK.
I did my homework myself, but my teacher thought that I copied it. But **after a few weeks** she realized I was doing it myself, and it was OK.
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I did my homework myself, but \_ (несколько недель) my teacher didn't believe that.
I did my homework myself, but **for a few weeks** (несколько недель) my teacher didn't believe that.
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[pronunciation] **congratulate** this **demotivates** children
conGRAtulate deMOtivate When the verb ends in -ate, the stress is on the **third** syllable from the end. /ˌdiːˈməʊtɪveɪts/
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He was from \_ (Беларусь).
He was from **Belarus**. (NOT the Soviet name - Belorussia)
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How to spell 'Киев' in English?
Kyiv (NOT the Soviet spelling - Kiev)
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She said he was a \_ (особый ребёнок) and he couldn't study at a usual school.
She said he was **a SEN kid **and he couldn't study at a usual school. he's **a special needs kid**
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I normally get **a bunch of** different gifts. And if one is not good enough, then the rest of them may make \_ \_ that. [= компенсировать]
I normally get **a bunch of** different gifts. And if one is not good enough, then the rest of them may **make up for** that.
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What are these plastic containers used mainly for storing food called?
Tupperware /ˈtʌpərwer/
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Everywhere we want to get something for each other but then we decide, no, lets \_ without gifts. (обойтись без)
Everywhere we want to get something for each other but then we decide, no, lets **do without** gifts.
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What's this?
/ˈpæntiz/
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What's the name of this dish?
Russian salad / Russian potato salad
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What are these called?
dumplings
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I need to \_ a short **nap** during the day before the New Year night.
I need to **have** a short **nap** during the day before the New Year night.
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What do you think, can you call old Soviet films 'cheesy' films \>\> [reformulate] What do you think, can the word 'cheesy' **a\_ to** old Soviet films?
What do you think, can the word 'cheesy' **apply to** old Soviet films?
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I love Love Actually. I \_ (never / see) it.
I love Love Actually. **I've never seen** it.
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These films make me feel better - they **i\_ my mood** and **ch\_ me \_**. I love watching **f\_-\_ movie**.
These films make me feel better - they **improve** my mood and **cheer me up**. I love watching **feel-good** movie.
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[pronunciation] Marmite
/ˈmɑːmaɪt/
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With Marmite, you \_ hate it \_ you love it. It's really strange. (или..или)
With Marmite, you **either** hate it **or** you love it. It's really strange.
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Around this time of year, I like to eat \_ food and watch \_ TV (= something that **always** makes me feel good)
Around this time of year, I like to eat **comfort food** and watch **comfort TV** (= something that **always** makes me feel good)
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Whenever I see ads about the elderly, I feel like I'm being manipulated. I mean, this ad is a bit of a **t\_-j\_**. (= intentionally attempts to make you cry by 'pressing the right buttons')
I mean, this ad is a bit of a **tear-jerker**.

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