Feedback October-November Flashcards
(129 cards)
1
Q
[stress]
These situations are quite memorable.
A
/ˈmemərəbl̩/
2
Q
Recently, travelling has become more complicated, due to the fact that there are _ (слишком мало) direct flights from Russia.
A
Recently, travelling has become more complicated, due to the fact that there are few (слишком мало) direct flights from Russia.
3
Q
Nowadays there are too few flights from Russia and _ (мне пришлось) stop travelling so much.
A
Nowadays there are too few flights from Russia and I’ve had to stop travelling so much.
4
Q
[pronunciation]
Turkey
A
/ˈtɜːki/
5
Q
So, both Oksana and you live in Armenia? Then you can travel together!
Yeah, we live in the same city but we _ (не можем встретиться).
A
Yeah, we live in the same city but we
can’t meet = it’s physically impossible
haven’t been able to meet = всё не можем встретиться
6
Q
Sergey has _ (поменял работу)
A
Sergey has changed jobs.
7
Q
[stress]
preferable
A
/ˈprefrəbl/
8
Q
[context: talking about vocabulary learning strategies]
I _ (START) to use Cambridge dictionary pretty actively.
A
I’ve started to use Cambridge dictionary pretty actively.
9
Q
[context: talking about vocabulary learning strategies]
I use Brainscape, and while I can’t say I _ (learn) all the words, some of them _ (stick).
A
I use Brainscape, and while I can’t say I’ve learned all the words, some of them have stuck.
10
Q
[context: talking about vocabulary learning strategies]
I’m using Google translate.
It _ (be) open on my laptop over the last 2 years.
A
I’m using Google translate.
It has been open on my laptop over the last 2 years.
11
Q
[context: talking about vocabulary learning strategies]
I’m still struggling with the pronunciation. It _ (never/be) my priority in English.
A
I’m still struggling with the pronunciation. It’s never been my priority in English.
12
Q
[context: talking about vocabulary learning strategies]
For me, Brainscape is effective. I can say that I _ (already incorporate) some phrases into my speech and try to use them.
A
For me, Brainscape is effective. I can say that I’ve already incorporated some phrases into my speech and try to use them.
13
Q
[context: talking about vocabulary learning strategies]
And I _ (ещё сделала) some new cards - not only the ones Olya provided, but some other words that I _ (хотела) to work on.
A
And I’ve also created some new cards - not only the ones Olya provided, but some other words that I wanted to work on.
14
Q
Would you mind _ (help) me with this report?
A
Would you mind helping me with this report?
would you mind + v-ing
15
Q
[pronunciation]
What a nightmare - it’s like being in a bunker.
A
/ˈbʌŋkə(r)/
16
Q
I once left my towel in a sauna.
The next morning I called them and asked _ (они случайно не нашли его).
A
I once left my towel in a sauna.
The next morning I called them and asked if they happened to find it.
(or: happened to have found it)
could you possibly + action
do you happen to + verb
17
Q
[fix something]
I’ve got a bit of problem.
A
I’ve got a bit of a problem.
18
Q
My dog has _ (= блохи).
A
My dog has fleas.
/fliːz/
19
Q
fix this (in two ways)
Do you happen to find my bag?
A
Did you happen to find my bag?
Do you happen to have found my bag?
20
Q
[pronunciation]
I was wondering
A
/ˈwʌndərɪŋ/
21
Q
Oh, I’m afraid I can’t help you with _ (it or that)?
A
Oh, I’m afraid I can’t help you with that.
22
Q
Do you have any tips _ how to strengthen your butt, to make it more attractive?
A
Do you have any tips on how to strengthen your butt, to make it more attractive?
23
Q
So _ it’s a longer sentence, it’s more formal.
A
So even though it’s a longer sentence, it’s more formal.
although
despite the fact that
even though + sentence e
despite + noun
24
Q
[if you’re speculating - размышляете - how could you fix this sentence?]
At least, they’re friends.
A
Signal that you don’t know through grammar or vocabulary:
They must be friends. / might be / could be
They look like they’re friends. / seem like.
Judging by their body language, they’re friends.
From the looks of it, they’re friends.
25
[if you're speculating - размышляете - how could you fix this sentence?]
He's the sysadmin.
Signal that you don't know through grammar or vocabulary:
He **must be** the sysadmin. / might be / could be
He **look like** he might be the sysadmin. / **seems like**.
**Judging by the equipment he's holding**, he's the sysadmin.
26
[if you're speculating - размышляете - how could you fix this sentence?]
The relationship is informal.
Signal that you don't know through grammar or vocabulary:
They **seem like** their relationship is informal.
**Judging from** their body language, their relationship **must be** informal.
**From the looks of it**, their relationship is informal.
27
[if you're speculating - размышляете - how could you fix this sentence?]
He is disturbing her, and she wants to concentrate on her work
Signal that you don't know through grammar or vocabulary:
He **might be** disturb**ing** her, and she **looks like** she ...
28
[fix something]
It wasn't exactly that cheap.
It wasn't that cheap.
or
It wasn't exactly cheap.
29
[pronunciation]
something of a surprise
linking!
nga-va-surprise
30
[pronunciation]
sarcasm
the stress is on the FIRST syllable
/ˈsɑːkæzəm/
31
Here. lt's for a contract. **Twenty g\_ (= тысяч)**, right?
Here. lt's for a contract. **Twenty grand**, right?
sums of money: use singular, not plural (three hundred / five thousand / six million, etc)
Compare: **Thousands** of people came to the rally (тысячи) vs **Five thousand** people came to the rally.
32
[pronunciation]
**From the looks of it**, they're just work buddies.
**frmtheLOOKsavit**, they're just work buddies.
33
Unfortunately I go to bed at about 2 in the \_, ish.
Unfortunately I go to bed at about **2 in the morning**, ish.
34
Oh, so you only **\_** six hours of **sleep**? Ouch!
Oh, so you only **get** two hours of **sleep**? Ouch!
35
[what's the meaning?]
The boy's **a natural**.
/ˈnætʃrəl/
The boy's **very talented and can learn without being taught**.
36
[pronunciation]
**Basically**, they deliver the ingredients and you just cook them.
/ˈbeɪsɪkl̩i/
37
What about Indian food? I mean, as far as I know, \_ (англичане) love it?
What about Indian food? I mean, as far as I know, **the English** love it?
38
[after you talked about music for some time]
Что касается films, I like thrillers.
**In terms of** films, I like thrillers.
39
I like thrillers and \_ (детективы).
I like thrillers and detective films.
detective movie
crime shows
crime dramas
40
[pronunciation]
thoroughly
/ˈθʌrəli/
/ˈθɜːrəli/
41
Oh, so you only get two hours of sleep? Ouch!
Yeah. But that's my \_, kinda - I've always been like that.
Oh, so you only get two hours of sleep? Ouch!
Yeah. But that's **my thing**, kinda - I've always been like that.
42
[do you need an article here?]
We've got a new boss - so we'll see how **things** develop.
NO article necessary
We've got a new boss - so we'll see how **things** develop.
43
I started optimising processes before \_ (это стало мейнстримом) in my company.
I started optimising processes before **it was a thing** in my company.
or 'before it became a thing'
44
[pronunciation]
In the past, they used **gas**.
/ɡæs/
45
As for me, but I eat all the time. ;)
Oh, \_ (я тебе не верю! - tongue-in-cheak)
As for me, but I eat all the time. ;)
Oh, **you don't say!** (я тебе не верю!)
46
We just do those pre-cooked pizzas.
You just pop it in the **oven** and, 20 minutes later, job done.
ˈʌvn̩
47
[add one word]
Recently, wife ordered, whatsitsname, I forgot.
[add one word]
Recently, **my wife** ordered, whatsitsname, I forgot.
always use 'my'/'his'/'...' with 1) family members and 2) body parts
48
[pronunciation]
I feel **bored** when I'm watching something light-hearted.
/bɔːd/
/bɔːrd/
no 'red'!
49
I don't like watching films that are too intense. **у меня достаточно drama на работе.**
I don't like watching films that are too intense. **I get enough drama at work.**
50
[pronunciation]
He's full of energy.
fulla venergy
51
[pronunciation]
He's afraid of her, **from the looks of it**.
look-sa-vit
52
He seems like he pretends to like her but then he goes and does something \_ (за её спиной).
He seems like he pretends to like her but then he goes and does something **behind her back**.
53
[pronunciation]
He's from the **north of England**.
the northa vEngland
54
[pronunciation]
sexism
/ˈseksɪzəm/
the stress is on the FIRST syllable
55
[pronunciation]
misogyny
BrE /mɪˈsɒdʒɪni/
AmE /mɪˈsɑːdʒɪni/
56
The French are always complaining - it's kind of **their \_**.
The French are always complaining - it's kind of **their thing**.
57
I have mixed feelings about this. **\_ (С одной стороны)**, this is our reality. But at the same time, I personally I don't like it.
I have mixed feelings about this. **On the one hand**, this is our reality. But at the same time, I personally I don't like it.
(don't use 'side')
58
I think this bill is a bit stupid, **\_ \_ honest**. It's completely unrealistic to try and regulate language.
I think this is bill is a bit stupid, **if I'm honest**. It's completely unrealistic to try and regulate language.
or: to be honest
59
[pronunciation]
I'd **disagree** that all languages have the same degree of complexity.
/ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/
60
One thing that I wrote down is that a lot of languages are dying out. Of course, \_ (я об этом знала), but....
One thing that I wrote down is that a lot of languages are dying out. Of course, **I was aware of that**, but....
**I knew that**
(don't use present perfect here)
61
[pronunciation]
There are strong **arguments** for and against euthanasia.
/ˈɑːɡjumənts/
the stress is on the FIRST syllable
62
[two students reading together]
S1: Let's move on?
S2: Just a moment, I don't read **as q\_ as you do**.
Just a moment, I don't read as quick**ly** as you do.
63
When I told my brother that it seemed like it would rain, he doubted that.
But when the first drops fell, I turned to him and said, 'Looks like my weather prediction was **s\_ \_**! (= absolutely right)
When I told my brother that it seemed like it would rain, he doubted that.
But when the first drops fell, I turned to him and said, 'Looks like my weather prediction was **spot on**!
64
[pronunciation]
As far **as I'm** concerned, you're missing the point here.
a-zim
65
[pronunciation]
When I was reading this, I was thinking about **Wikipedia**..
/ˌwɪkɪˈpiːdiə/
66
[talking about pirated content]
The amount is **not \_ (настолько же significant как)** in cases of real theft.
[talking about pirated content]
The amount is not **as** significant **as** in cases of real theft.
67
I think that imprisoning people who download pirated content is a bit too \_ (= слишком **жёсткое** наказание).
I think that imprisoning people who download pirated content is a bit too **harsh** (= слишком **жёсткое** наказание).
68
I think that marrige \_ (становится) less and less common, but the concept itself is not outdates.
I think that marrige **is getting** less and less common, but the concept itself is not outdates.
69
Marriage is necessary because how else do you sort out the issues related to \_ (совместно нажитое имущество)?
Marriage is necessary because how else do you sort out the issues related to **the property acquired while living together**?
or 'the stuff you picked up while...'
70
[talking about diagnosing patients]
Definitely. We have much better 'magnifying glasses, **в кавычках**, to diagnose various conditions..
Definitely. We have much better 'magnifying glasses, **so to say** to diagnose various conditions..
71
[pronunciation]
**geo**-physicists
/dʒiːə/
72
I have a lot on my plate, **besides? beside??** these problems.
I have a lot on my plate, **besides** these problems.
not 'рядом с' = beside
73
I think **as \_ as** you start making electric vehicles that are as powerful as regular vehicles, there will be nothing stopping the public from buying them.
I think **as soon as** you start making electric vehicles that are as powerful as regular vehicles, there will be nothing stopping the public from buying them.
not 'provided that...' = 'as long as we...'
74
I feel like it \_ (not) worth my energy dealing with negative people.
I feel like **it's not** worth my energy dealing with negative people.
75
[pronunciation]
psychoanaly**s**is
/s/!
/ˌsaɪkəʊəˈnæləsɪs/
76
[talking about feeling rusty]
I \_ (study) philology at university and \_ (нас научили) a lot of languages, but now it's all completely gone.
I **studied** philology at university and **they taught us** a lot of languages, but now it's all completely gone.
or 'we were taught'
By default, use past simple when telling a story.
77
[replace with a shorter expression
I used to play the guitar **when I was a child**, but now...
[shorten]
I used to play the guitar **as a child**, but now...
78
[pronunciation]
ba**s**ically...
/s/!
79
[pronunciation]
affection**ate**
/nət/
80
[word formation]
I think present perfect continuous may sometimes express \_ (disapprove).
I think present perfect continuous may sometimes express disapprov**al**.
81
[pronunciation]
mi**s**ogyny
/s/
82
[where are the stresses here]
How do you motivate yourself to keep at it?
How do you **mo**tivate yourself to **keep** at it?
83
[fix an issue]
**I noticed** that some people are naturally chatty. (= it's easy for them to chat)
I**'ve** noticed that some people are naturally chatty.
84
We have this national trauma - we tend to be **suspicious \_** strangers.
We have this national trauma - we tend to be **suspicious of** strangers.
85
We **\_ (not suppose)** to write here.
We **aren't supposed** to write here.
86
[pronunciation]
I wanted to exp**e**riment with...
/e/
/ɪkˈsp**e**rɪmənt/
87
[stress]
I tend to **procrastinate**.
proCRAstinate
/prə**ˈkræ**stɪneɪt/
88
Many household products are potentially **h\_ (= могут причинить вред)**.
Many household products are potentially **harmful (= могут причинить вред)**.
/ˈhɑːmfl/
89
Some of my friends are really laid back - it's great that even if they're going through a rough patch, they **can t\_ th\_ m\_ o\_ their problems** and just enjoy life.
= отвлечься
They can **take their minds off** their problems and just enjoy life.
90
[pronunciation]
He had such a huge **ego**.
Both vowels are correct!
/ˈiːɡəʊ/, /ˈeɡəʊ/
91
So he **found his way \_** your heart?
So he found his way **into** your heart.
92
A holiday in Europe is **\_ \_ deal more fun** than staying home.
A holiday in Europe is **a good deal** more fun than staying home.
or: a great deal more fun
93
My holiday in Africa was a great deal \_ (comfortable? more comfortable?) than a stay in my flat.
My holiday in Africa was **a great deal more comfortable** than a stay in my flat.
a great deal + comparative
94
Climbing Everest is not **\_ awful \_** people tend to think.
Climbing Everest is not **as awful as** people tend to think.
95
**What adverbs could go in the gap?**
A holiday in the USA is currently **\_ as impossible as** a trip to the Antarctic.
= **ровно** настолько же
+ **почти** настолько же
**what adverbs could go in the gap?**
A holiday in the USA is currently **just as impossible as** a trip to the Antarctic.
or **equally as impossible as..**
or **nearly as impossible as..**
96
This would be a total \_ (катастрофа).
This would be a total **catastrophe**.
/kəˈtæstrəfi/
97
[pronunciation]
you just **meditate** and you're just alone with your thoughts
Note the stress!
/ˈmedɪteɪt/
98
[talking about practicing speaking]
If you speak to \_ (с нейтивами), you can get some feedback, but as for me, that's not necessary.
[talking about practicing speaking]
If you speak to **native speakers**, you can get some feedback, but as for me, that's not necessary.
not **natives** (as this suggests **indigenous population**)
99
[Which option is better?]
For me, it's not \_ (**necessarily? necessary?**) to speak to native speakers.
For me, **it's not necessary to** speak to native speakers.
100
I remember that at the beginning of the lockdown working from home was OK, but over time, the complexity of it **\_ (grew? grew up?)**
I remember that at the beginning of the lockdown working from home was OK, but over time, the complexity of it **grew**.
developed = grew
a child becoming an adult = grew up
101
[**small talk**, when you feel you've being talking too much and your partner isn't saying at all]
**En\_ \_ me** - what about you?
**Enough about me** - what about you?
102
[pronunciation]
automati**cally**
/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪ**kl**i/
103
[which option is better?]
It was more enjoyable than I'd **(expected? hoped?)**
It was more enjoyable than I'd **expected**.
use **more ... than I'd hoped** when you're **disappointed**
104
[which option is correct?]
It was more enjoyable than I **[would? had?]** expected.
It was more enjoyable than I **had** expected.
105
It wasn't **as \_ catastrophe as** I'd expected.
It wasn't as **much of a** catastrophe as I'd expected.
as much of a + noun + as
106
The camera on my new phone
equally
good
the one on my last phone
The camera on my new phone is **equally** as good as the one on
my last phone.
is + **adv** + as ... as
107
[make a sentence]
my second boyfriend
as much...
just
catastrophe
the first one
My second boyfriend was **just as much of a catastrophe as** the first one.
108
These are products that \_ (портятся) quickly.
These are products that **go bad** quickly.
109
So it's not **\_ (so? such?)** a good idea to get them delivered twice a month.
So it's not **such a** good **idea** to get them delivered twice a month.
110
The milk \_ (испортилось).
The milk **is off**.
111
People think that having children early in life is difficult. Having them later **p\_ similar challenges**. (создаёт аналогичные проблемы)
People think that having children early in life is difficult. Having them later **poses** similar **challenges**.
112
[pronunciation]
It's as much of a **hassle**.
/ˈhæsl/
113
There is a **t\_-\_ (= компромисс)** between the benefits of the drug and the risk of side effects.
There is a **trade-off** between the benefits of the drug and the risk of side effects.
114
[make a sentence]
Which option is better?
**Well, \_ (depend).**
**It depends.**
115
I don't think I'd agree \_ a low-paid job anymore, to be honest.
I don't think I'd **agree to** a low-paid job anymore, to be honest.
116
talking about ranges:
If you have, say, **two, three** choices...
there were **twenty twenty two** authors...
we're expecting **100-150** participants
talking about ranges:
If you have, say, two **or** three choices...
There were twenty **or** twenty two, **give or take** authors...
we're expecting **100 to 150** participants
117
[pronunciation]
they're on the increa**s**e
/s/
118
me,
this doesn't
make
sense
a lot..
This doesn't make a lot of sense to me.
119
[pronunciation]
a bit of a **rebellious** streak
jeal**ous**
religi**ous**
monstr**ous**
adventur**ous**
fam**ous**
furi**ous**
/rɪˈbeljəs/
/əs/
120
[pronunciation]
di**s**agree
/s/
Prefixes dis- and mis- are pronounced with /s/
121
[pronunciation]
She's a bit of a know-it-all.
Linking!
a bi ta va knowi tall
122
[pronunciation]
a fetus
зародыш
/ˈfiːtəs/
123
[add one word]
A bit grumpy would be especially problematic for a babysitter.
**Being** a bit grumpy would be especially problematic for a babysitter.
(you need a subject => use v-ing to add it)
124
[pronunciation]
it wasn't **ex**actly rocket science
/ɪɡˈzæktli/
125
improve the sentence with a more interesting adverb ;)
For me, being able to do whatever I want during the day was **MUCH better than** working in the office.
For me, being able to do whatever I want during the day was **way better than** working in the office.
miles better? decidedly better? ...
126
[add a 'colourful' adverb]
For me, knitting a scarf for a loved one is **\_ more relaxing than** cooking a dinner.
For me, knitting a scarf for a loved one is **miles more relaxing** than cooking a dinner.
127
[add a word]
I think knitting a scarf could be just enjoyable as writing a calligraphy card.
I think knitting a scarf could be just **as** enjoyable **as** writing a calligraphy card.
128
Where are you going to spend \_ (the 31 of December)?
Where are you going to spend **the New Year's eve**?
129
These days Christmas isn't about religion - it's getting more **s\_**, as everyone tends to celebrate it.
These days Christmas isn't about religion - it's getting more **secular**, as everyone tends to celebrate it.
/ˈsekjələ(r)/
