[Feedback] Spring🍀 Flashcards by Olya Sergeeva

His mother is an _ (архитектор).

His mother is an architect.

/ˈɑːkɪtekt/

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When she started talking about football…

/ˈfʊtbɔːl/

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We’re done with this slide. Let’s go to _ next _.

We’re done with this slide. Let’s go to the next one.

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Do you think it could be a family party and everybody might / try to offer their help?

Do you think it could be a family party and everybody might be trying to offer their help?

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Would you mind if I _ (use) the internet?

Would you mind if I used the internet?

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You’ve got such a great library. Could you _ (= give, одолжить) me that book?

You’ve got such a great library. Could you lend me that book?

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‘I expect’ sounds more _ (= уверенно) than ‘I imagine’.

‘I expect’ sounds more confident than ‘I imagine’.

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Maybe they’re talking about football.

>> They might… [REFORMULATE]

They might be talking about football.

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He was surprised, but _ _ _ w_. (= положительно).

He was surprised, but in a good way.

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To be honest, I don’t celebrate all these gender-related events.

/ˈdʒendə(r)/

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The work was boring. The salary was good.

The work was boring. The salary was good, though.

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The company was good for professional development. Хотя там было very stressful.

The company was good for professional development. It was very stressful, though.

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CEO

/ˌsiː iː ˈəʊ/

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They were very good at marketing the product. Но the product был shit.

They were very good at marketing the product. The product was shit, though.

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Edutainment programs are n_ n_ (= не обязательно) about science.

Edutainment programs are not necessarily about science.

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I’m not a fan of cold weather rainy days are pretty romantic though

I’m not a fan of cold weather. Rainy days are pretty romantic, though.

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I’m trying to _ _ on _ (= снизить потребление углеводов). I make an exception for chocolate, though.

I’m trying to cut down on carbs (= снизить потребление углеводов). I make an exception for chocolate, though.

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[pronunciation]
palm

/pɑːm/

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FOUNDER OF HOGWARTS: okay, so we all know there are four types of kid. brave, smart, evil and m_ (= все остальные).
SCHOOL BOARD: yes, continue.

FOUNDER OF HOGWARTS: okay, so we all know there are four types of kid. brave, smart, evil and miscellaneous.

/ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

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[fix the punctuation issue]
Daniel was late, we left without him.

comma splice
Daniel was late, so we left without him.

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Local bread with cheese, named “khachapuri” will definitely worth trying!

Local bread with cheese named “khachapuri” will definitely be worth trying!

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Alexander’s Kandura was really impressive. They didn’t let him wear it to the performance.

Alexander’s Kandura was really impressive. They didn’t let him wear it to the performance, though.

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[Join this into one sentence]

The nearest supermarket
you can easily reach
on foot.

avoid using two subjects!
The nearest supermarket can easily be reached on foot.

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I advise you to visit the lake. It’s a favorite among the locals.

You might want to visit the lake. It’s a favorite among the locals.

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I was really annoyed when I **r\_ (= понял, осознал)** the car rental company had given us the wrong class of car.

I was really annoyed when I **realized** the car rental company had given us the wrong class of car.

[pronunciation] He started **arguing** with me.

/ˈɑːɡjuːɪŋ/

[pronunciation] technical issues

/ˈteknɪkl ˈɪʃuːz/

[pronunciation] Due to unforeseen **circumstances**, I had to cancel my trip to the USA.

/ˈsɜːkəmstənsiz/

[pronunciation] I had to **reschedule** my appointment because of unforeseen circumstances.

BrE /ˌriːˈʃedʒuːl/ AmE /ˌriːˈskedʒuːl/

At work, I want to **c\_ \_ \_ (= производить впечатление)** sociable, caring and reliable.

At work, I want to **come across as** sociable, caring and reliable.

[pronunciation] It's awful when a **politician** is a bit weird. | + plural?

/ˌpɒləˈtɪʃn/ /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃn/ politician**s** /z/

There was a **\_ (общежитие)** in the same building.

There was a **dormitory** in the same building.

Have you seen any apes at the **zoo**?

/zuː/

I'm trying to **\_ \_ \_ (привыкнуть к..)** my new hair colour.

I'm trying to **get used to** my new hair colour. get used to -ing

I'm **\_** going to find a remote job **\_** I'll have to relocate. или... или...

I'm **either** going to find a remote job **or** I'll have to relocate.

[pronunciation] I'm thinking of going to **Cyprus**.

/ˈsaɪprəs/

I've just \_ (узнал) an hour ago that our company is going to close their Barcelona office, too.

I've just **learned** an hour ago that our company is going to close their Barcelona office, too. or **found out**, not 'knew'

49% of people have heard breaking news on social media? I think this figure \_ (выросла) since 2015.

I think this figure **has grown** since 2015.

It would be difficult to get used to \_ **(live)** without the wheel...

It would be difficult to get used to **living** without the wheel...

If you suddenly had to **r\_ \_ newspapers (= полагаться на..)** as your only source of news, what would you find it difficult to get used to?

If you suddenly had to **rely on** newspapers as your only source of news, what would you find it difficult to get used to?

If you moved from a big city to a small town, what aspects might you **s\_ (= have trouble, find it difficult)** to get used to?

If you moved from a big city to a small town, what aspects might you **struggle** to get used to?

**miss** or **skip**? I sometimes \_ (пропускаю) some events because nobody in my bubble posted about them.

I sometimes **miss** some events because nobody in my bubble posted about them.

[pronunciation] I'm subscri**bed** to Pivovarov's news channel.

I'm **subscri/bd/** to Pivovarov's news channel.

News that is wrong (most of the time, on purpose): f\_ news

fake news

**it's? there's** Maybe ten times per year when **\_** really a lot of sand.

Maybe ten times per year when **there is** really a lot of sand.

Given the amount of misinformation spreading online, I've made it a point to **practice** good information **h\_** **(= соблюдать информационную гигиену** by always checking the credibility of sources before sharing articles on social media.

Given the amount of misinformation spreading online, I've made it a point to **practice** good **information hygiene** by always checking the credibility of sources before sharing articles on social media. /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/

I try to keep up to date with **\_ \_ \_** in my field. = то, что происходит

I try to keep up to date with **what's going on** in my field.

It would be difficult for me to relocate, because I'm not used to living among people with a different **m\_ (менталитет)**.

It would be difficult for me to relocate, because I'm not used to living among people with a different **mentality**.

Some hospital patients experience **high levels of a\_** (= тревожность).

Some hospital patients experience high levels of **anxiety**. /æŋˈzaɪəti/

There were talks about the way AI **contributes \_** our profession. вносят вклад, способствует

There were talks about the way AI **contributes to** our profession. /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

I've got a **p\_ \_ (= испытательный срок)**.

I've got **a probation period**. /prəˈbeɪʃn/

I follow the news about the current affairs and **the p\_ situation**. = политическая ситуация

I follow the news about the current affairs and **the political situation**. /pəˈlɪtɪkl/

We **\_ \_ \_ (use)** mobile phones for only twenty years.

We **have been using** mobile phones for only twenty years.

Who knows what **\_ (invent - будет изобретено)** next.

Who knows what **will be invented** next.

I think that newspapers will disappear. It's **i\_ (=неизбежно)**.

I think that newspapers will disappear. It's **inevitable**. /ɪnˈevɪtəbl/

Several days ago I was **\_ (wake)** up by fireworks.

Several days ago I **was woken** up by fireworks.

I **saw** an old lady **\_ (как бабушка перешла дорогу)**. I **saw** an old lady **\_ (как бабушка переходила дорогу)**.

I **saw** an old lady **cross** the road. I **saw** an old lady cross**ing** the road.

How did your daughter find the course? (= как твоей дочке курс) She found \_ (ей тяжело).

She found **it difficult**. \= She found **it to be difficult**. (= a bit more formal)

Они обещали - the battery will last for 90 minutes.

They promis**ed** the battery **would** last for 90 minutes.

Мы разговариваем о London.

**We're talking about** London.

Does it look **t\_ (соблазнительно)**.

Does it look **tempting**?

[make a sentence] When I'm reading the reviews I try to understand \+ 'Is it similar to my situation'?

When I'm reading the reviews I try to understand **if it's** similar to my situation.

When I read a positive review, I suspect it was **\_ (проплачено)**.

When I read a positive review, I suspect it was **paid for**.

I **\_ (= хотел/а бы я знать, интересно)** who wrote this review.

I **wonder** who wrote this review. /ˈwʌndə(r)/

There's no **p\_ in d\_** this. (= нет никакого смысла это делать)

There's no po**int** in do**ing** this. (= нет никакого смысля это делать)

[pronunciation] Do you buy groceries in store or do you get them **delivered**?

/dɪˈlɪvəd/

[pronunciation] It's difficult for me to figure out if the fridge is good for my **height** until I've tried it in store.

/haɪt/

I usually **register** for an email list and get updates when there's a sale.

/ˈredʒɪstə(r)/

I think she's worried about Becky's interview, if I **\_ (catch)** it correctly.

I think she's worried about Becky's interview, if I **caught** it correctly.

It's difficult for me to choose podcasts because I'm really **p\_ (= придирчивая)** when it comes to voices and intonation. | = when it comes to = когда дело касается

It's difficult for me to choose podcasts because I'm really **picky** when it comes to voices and intonation.

I'm so afraid to oversleep that I set two alarm clocks! **I can r\_ \_ that!** (= I have the same problem / the same feelings)

**I can relate!** I can relate to that! That's very relatable

I think I can **c\_** him. **(= persuade, убедить)**

I think I can **convince** him.

Students are required to complete all homework **a\_ (= задания)**.

Students are required to complete all homework **assignments**.

**Let's \_ \_ \_ \_ (=давайте держать кулаки)** that it doesn't happen again.

**Let's keep our fingers crossed that** it doesn't happen again.

[how to make the pronunciation more natural?] If I lived closer to my friends, **I would have** a party every weekend.

If I lived closer to my friends, **I'd have** a party every weekend.

I would enjoy my job more if **I \_ (be)** able to travel more.

I would enjoy my job more if **I was** able to travel more.

At the moment I have a \_ (волотёр) job.

At the moment I have a **volunteer** job.

[pronunciation] If I had more energy, **I'd d**o more.

If I had more energy, **I'd:**o more. ставим язык на d, не отрываем до конца **второго** d

[stress] I'm an **analyst** in a big retail company.

/ˈænəlɪst/

It's not easy to get there, but it's really **worth \_ (visit)**.

It's not easy to get there, but it's really **worth visiting**. or: but it's really **worth a visit**.

[add one word] The portions weren't very generous, but **enough value for money**.

The portions weren't very generous, but **good enough** value for money.