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Which story can be seen as a _____ for social inequality?

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Which story can be seen as a metaphor for social inequality?

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Give an example of brilliant / bland / unconvincing ______ .

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Give an example of brilliant / bland / unconvincing acting.

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Do you have any favourite films that ______ the test of time, despite being old?

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Do you have any favourite films that stood the test of time, despite being old?

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has distinct ____ with the story of Cinderella

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has distinct parallels with the story of Cinderella

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Would you rather watch a film whose plot is realistic or ____?

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Would you rather watch a film whose plot is realistic or far-fetched?

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Which film _____ us to speculate on how important it is to never give up?

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Which film prompts us to speculate on how important it is to never give up?

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What films / TV series that came out recently ____ with you personally?

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What films / TV series that came out recently resonated with you personally?

/ˈrezəneɪt/

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[pronunciation] What films / TV series that came out recently resonated with you personally?

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/ˈrezəneɪt/

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I try to st___ cl____ __ TV series - once I start, I binge watch it, I just can’t stop.

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I try to steer clear of TV series - once I start, I binge watch it, I just can’t stop.

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I can’t see how people with low I.Q. can be comforted in any way by all this _______.

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I can’t see how people with low I.Q. can be comforted in any way by all this hogwash.

/ˈhɑːɡ.wɑːʃ/

nonsense, or words that are intended to deceive:

His answer was pure hogwash.

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[pronunciation] lieutenant

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BrE /lefˈten.ənt/

AmE /luːˈten.ənt/

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Which of the four characters / stories s_____ a ____ __ you the most?

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Which of the four characters / stories strikes a nerve with you the most?

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She was buried in the cathedral, as ______ someone of her position.

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She was buried in the cathedral, as befits someone of her position.

/bɪˈfɪt/

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[pronunciation] child abuse

abuse the trust I placed in him

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noun: /s/ /əˈbjuːs/
verb: /z/ /əˈbjuːz/

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[pronunciation] multi-dimensional

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/mʌl.ti-/ /mʌl.taɪ-/

/ˌdaɪˈmen.ʃən.əl/ /ˌdɪˈmen.ʃən.əl/

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[pronunciation] vacation

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/veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

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[pronunciation] navigate

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/ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

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Mama Gump ________ __ Forrest the liberating knowledge that despite differences, on the deepest human level everyone is really equal.

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Mama Gump instills in Forrest the liberating knowledge that despite differences, on the deepest human level everyone is really equal.

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Mama Gump instills in Forrest the liberating knowledge that despite differences, __ the d______ _____ _____ everyone is really equal.

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Mama Gump instills in Forrest the liberating knowledge that despite differences, on the deepest human level everyone is really equal.

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[pronunciation] elite

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/iˈliːt/

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How far should parents go trying to _____ their children from adversities and hardships of life?

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How far should parents go trying to shield their children from adversities and hardships of life?

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You __ people _ _________ __ not giving them the gift of giving. (оказываете людям медвежью услугу)

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you do people a disservice by not giving them the gift of giving

/ˌdɪsˈsɜː.vɪs/

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There were tire tracks left __ ___ ____ ________ (на обочине)

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There were tire tracks left in the soft shoulder.

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The development of a missile _______ \_\_\_\_\_\_ (система самонаведения) ground to a halt.
The development of a missile **guidance systems** ground to a halt.
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In rural areas, schools don't provide proper career \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
In rural areas, schools don't provide proper career guidance.
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A huge burden was ______ \_\_\_\_ my \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. (= гора с плеч упала)
A huge burden was **lifted from my shoulders**. (= гора с плеч упала)
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_bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind_ Mrs Gump's words translate the complicated world into accessible language and **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ metaphors**. The painting was **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** of all the sun and bright colours of Provence вызывающий воспоминания, чувства
_bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind_ Mrs Gump's words translate the complicated world into accessible language and **evocative metaphors**. The painting was **evocative of** all the sun and bright colours of Provence BrE /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/ AmE /ɪˈvɑːkətɪv/
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[pronunciation] poignant It's a **poignant** story about a poor family's struggle to survive.
poignant /ˈpɔɪnjənt/
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[pronunciation] comrade
**BrE** /ˈkɒmreɪd/ **US** /ˈkɑːmræd/
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Mama always said there's __ \_\_\_\_\_ ___ you could ____ about a person by their shoes.
Mama always said there's **an awful lot** you could **tell** about a person by their shoes.
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I _____ (лелею, дорожу) the moments of having some precious me-time when I can go shopping.
I **cherish** the moments of having some precious me-time when I can go shopping.
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Forest's life story is __________ \_\_\_\_ **(=mixed with)** major historical events from the 1950s to the 1980s
Forest's life story is **interwoven with** major historical events from the 1950s to the 1980s /ˌɪntəˈwəʊvn/
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Big personal events in his life map onto ______ (!!!) historical moments, or have recognizable history __ \_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. (=in the background)
Big personal events in his life map onto **pivotal** historical moments, or have recognizable history **as a backdrop.** /ˈpɪvətl/
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Post-military life, he becomes an ________ entrepreneur.
Post-military life, he becomes an **exemplary** entrepreneur. /ɪɡˈzempləri/
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his touching life as a father, and the ____ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (great abilities + future) his son
his touching life as a father, and the **vast** potential of his son BrE /vɑːst/ AmE /væst/
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One of his greatest gifts is his \_\_\_\_\_-\_\_\_\_\_\_ _____ (1+Q **commitment**) and straightforward dedication to the task __ \_\_\_\_. **(= he has)**
One of his greatest gifts is his **single-minded focus** and straightforward dedication to the task **at hand**
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There's no _____ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in his brain. (**additional noise / garbage**)
There's no **extra clutter** in his brain.
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Whose side are you on? Lt. Dan's (our life is _____________ \_\_ _______ **= предопределена судьбой**) or Mama Gumps' (a lot depends on chance and personal choices)?
Whose side are you on? Lt. Dan's (our life is **predetermined by destiny**) or Mama Gumps' (a lot depends on chance and personal choices)? /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːmɪnd/
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[pronunciation] dichotomy
/daɪˈkɒtəmi/
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you can choose to turn the TV off or stop _________ doom scrolling (= constant)
you can choose to turn the TV off or stop **incessant** doom scrolling
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Forrest just lived - he w\_\_\_ ____ \_\_\_ \_\_\_\_
Forrest just lived - he went with the flow.
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It's a bit of a s\_\_\_\_, s\_\_\_\_ films that wastes Gleeson's talent **(= сентиментальный)**
It's a bit of **a soppy, sappy** films that wastes Gleeson's talent
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a \_\_\_-\_\_\_-\_\_-\_\_\_\_\_ fable set within a fabulously scenic backdrop
a fish-out-of-water fable set within a fabulously scenic backdrop
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Tickle Head, a \_\_\_\_-\_\_-\_\_\_-\_\_\_\_ fishing village in Canada, wants to lure a recycling plant so everyone can get off welfare. (пришедший в упадок, от него отвернулась удача).
Tickle Head, a **down-on-its-luck** fishing village in Canada, wants to lure a recycling plant so everyone can get off welfare.
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Tickle Head, a down-on-its-luck fishing village in Canada, wants to lure a recycling plant so everyone can ___ \_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. (=прекратить получать пособие и начать работу)
Tickle Head, a down-on-its-luck fishing village in Canada, wants to lure a recycling plant so everyone can get off welfare.
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set about trying to persuade a visiting ______ (Taylor Kitch) to settle in Tickle Head.
set about trying to persuade a visiting **physician** (Taylor Kitch) to settle in Tickle Head. (not 'a therapist)
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Among other things, residents try to pass themselves off as cricked \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Among other things, residents try to pass themselves off as cricked **aficionados**. /əˌfɪʃəˈnɑːdəʊ/
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So we're _____ \_\_\_ two choices, really.
So **we're down to two** choices, really.
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He gave the police a ______ number.
He gave the police a **phoney** number.
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Murray, who was ___ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ____ \_\_\_\_\_\_ the search for a doctor….
Murray, who was **the driving force behind** the search for a doctor….
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Trying to _____ Kathleen to flirt with the Doctor.
Trying to **coerce** Kathleen to flirt with the Doctor. /kəʊˈɜːrs/
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a _____ relationship (with many disagreements)
a **stormy/rocky** relationship /ˈrɒki/ /ˈrɑːki/
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It may not be possible to return to the golden days of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
It may not be possible to return to the golden days of **yesteryear**. /ˈjestərjɪr/
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Is urbanisation an inevitable process, or should the government ____ \_\_\_\_ ____ smaller dwellings to support them?
Is urbanisation an inevitable process, or should the government **pour money into** smaller dwellings to support them?
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What was the _____ your added to your professional ____ lately.
What was the **notch** your added to your professional **belt** lately?
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kilometer
BrE /kɪˈlɒmɪtə(r)/,/ˈkɪləmiːtə(r)/ AmE /kɪˈlɑːmɪtər/
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The main story was _____ me so much.
The main story was **bugging** me so much.
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It was a _________ performance from start to finish. **(= making you feel embarrassed or uncomfortable)**
**cringeworthy** /ˈkrɪndʒwɜːði/ **cringe-making**
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I was s\_\_\_\_\_ ____ as usual (=monitoring).
I **was snooping around** as usual (=monitoring).
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I was hoping ______ \_\_\_\_ during the pandemic, that people would start moving to rural areas, but alas.
I was **hoping against hope** during the pandemic, that people would start moving to rural areas, but alas.
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The scene that followed the ‘big reveal’ about the doctor's father was so \_\_\_\_\_.
The scene that followed the ‘big reveal’ about the doctor's father was so **cringeworthy**. /ˈkrɪndʒwɜːði/
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They ____ \_\_ ____ \_\_\_\_\_\_ ( trying to persuade the doctor to stay in the harbour. (= пошли на многое)
They **went to great lengths** trying to persuade the doctor to stay in the harbour.
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[pronunciation] He **matured** into a teenage prodigy.
/məˈtʃʊə(r)/
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From his early childhood, David was h\_\_\_\_\_ ____ \_\_\_\_ ______ \_\_ expectation.
From his early childhood, David was **heaped with the burden of** expectation.
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Despite much **pedagogical p\_**, it doesn't teach us much, either.
Despite much **pedagogical posturing**, it doesn't teach us much, either.
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9th grade at school (high school year) - f\_ year.
9th grade at school - **freshman year**.
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10th grade at school (high school year) - s\_ year.
10th grade at school (high school year) - **sophomore** year.
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11th grade at school (high school year) - j\_ year.
11th grade at school (high school year) - **junior** year.
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12th grade at school (high school year) - s\_ year.
12th grade at school (high school year) - **senior** year.
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​cheerful and full of energy She hasn’t been her usual p\_ self lately. unltra-p\_ Hilary Swank
​cheerful and full of energy She hasn’t been her usual perky self lately. unltra-p\_ Hilary Swank
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there's an interesting hint at the selfishness inherent in such a **s\_-m\_ p\_**, however well-intentioned
there's an interesting hint at the selfishness inherent in such a **single-minded pursuit**, however well-intentioned
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I can also empathize with Erin's husband - I **was \_ the r\_ e\_** of the situation where my boyfriend was really committed to his cause and would come home late.
I can also empathize with Erin's husband - I **was on the receiving end** of the situation where my boyfriend was really committed to his cause and would come home late.
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I can also empathize with Erin's husband - I was on the receiving end of the situation where my boyfriend was really committed to his cause and **\_ \_ home** late.
I can also empathize with Erin's husband - I was on the receiving end of the situation where my boyfriend was really committed to his cause and **would come** home late.
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The UK is simply **w\_** offenders in prisons without preparing them for a life beyond crime.
The UK is simply **warehousing** offenders in prisons without preparing them for a life beyond crime.
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She **s\_-h\_** supported her family after the death of her husband.
She **single-handedly** supported her family after the death of her husband.
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A liberal do-gooder **s\_ \_** single-handedly helping the kids of the ghetto
A liberal do-gooder **set on** single-handedly helping the kids of the ghetto
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They just want Erin to warehouse these **th\_ kids**. (= отбросы общества)
They just want Erin to warehouse these **throwaway kids**.
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Some people were disappointed by the movie despite its \_ (DIE) cast.
Some people were disappointed by the movie despite its **to-die-for** cast.
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Some people were disappointed by the movie despite its to-die-for cast. **Others \_ \_ kick \_ \_ \_**. Where do you stand?
Some people were disappointed by the movie despite its to-die-for cast. Others **got a kick out of it**. Where do you stand?
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The film turned out to be pretty p\_ (= love-hate).
The film turned out to be pretty **polarising** (= love-hate). or: a Marmite film
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There’s no way he’ll **go \_ in h\_** to his brother. to ask somebody for something, especially money, in a very polite way that makes you seem less important
There’s no way he’ll **go cap in hand** to his brother. (BrE) go hat in hand (AmE)
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v\_ \_ in front of the TV
**veg out** in front of the TV /vedʒ/ to relax by doing something that needs very little effort, for example watching television
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He fails to persuade the underqualified politicians who l\_ a\_ the crisis and ignore science.
He fails to persuade the underqualified politicians who **laugh away** the crisis and ignore science.
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He finally s\_ and r\_ on live TV, criticizing Orlean for d\_ the impending apocalypse and questioning humanity's indifference.
He finally **snaps** and **rant** on live TV, criticizing Orlean for **downplaying** the impending apocalypse and questioning humanity's indifference.

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