Make or do Flashcards
(93 cards)
1
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30 mps
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Many people do more than 30 mph through this town. It’s very dangerous.
2
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badly
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She did very badly on the exam, so she’ll have to retake it.
3
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your best
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Don’t worry about getting everything correct. Just do your best.
4
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business
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It’s been a pleasure doing business with you.
5
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chores
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хлопоты
I have to go home and do some chores this afternoon.
6
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a course
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John has decided to do a course in computing this autumn.
7
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a crossword
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She sat on the sofa, doing a crossword and drinking tea.
8
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damage
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The storm has done a lot of damage to the house.
9
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the dishes / the washing up
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I really hate doing the dishes. I’m hoping to buy a dishwasher this year.
10
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a drawing
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The little boy spent hours doing a drawing.
11
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your duty
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He has to do his duty and look after his elderly parents.
12
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an exam
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I have to do three exams and write a huge essay this term.
13
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exercise
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Julie likes doing exercise, especially running.
14
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an exercise
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The teacher asked us to do a lot of grammar exercises over the holidays
15
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someone a favour
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My friend did me a huge favour and lent me some money.
16
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the gardening
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David often spends Sunday afternoons doing gardening.
17
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good
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She helps homeless people and tries to do good
18
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you good
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You should eat your vegetables. They’ll do you good!
19
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your hair
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Allie spends ages doing her hair in the morning.
20
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harm
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I spilt coffee on my suit and tried to clean it, but I did more harm than good. It looks even worse now!
21
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homework/housework
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Have you finished doing your homework?
Let’s do the housework quickly this morning, then we can go out for lunch.
22
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the ironing
ˈī(ə)rniNG
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My mother listens to the radio while she does the ironing.
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a job
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I think the students did a great job with this essay. It’s excellent.
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the laundry / the washing
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He did the laundry, cleaned the house, and made dinner.
25
your nails
Jenny likes to do her nails each week.
26
a painting
There was an old man sitting on the bank of the river, doing a painting.
27
paperwork
Does everybody hate doing paperwork?
28
research
I'm doing some research for my thesis at the moment.
29
the shopping
I'll do the shopping tomorrow morning. We need milk, bread, pasta and bananas.
30
time (= be in prison)
He broke into a bank, was caught by the police, and now he's doing time
31
well
My sister is doing well in her new job.
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work
Unfortunately, Lucy does a lot of work at the weekends.
33
your worst
I've bought all new winter clothes:– boots, a coat and a very warm hat. Weather, do your worst!
34
amends
возмещение компенсация
Синонимы
revise alter
I'm so sorry that I upset you. How can I make amends?
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an appointment
| əˈpointmənt
встреча прием назначение
an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place.
she made an appointment with my receptionist
Синонимы:
tryst meeting engagement
She had toothache, so she made an appointment with the dentist for the following day.
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arrangement
| əˈrānjmənt
договоренность, расположение устройство
the action, process, or result of arranging or being arranged.
the arrangement of the furniture in the room
Синонимы:
positioning disposition
Okay, so we're going to go on holiday in September. Let's make some arrangements. I'll find a hotel, and you can look at flights.
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an attempt
| əˈtem(p)t
попытка, опыт проба, пытаться
I know we might not catch the plane, but let's at least make an attempt to be on time.
make an effort to achieve or complete (something, typically a difficult task or action).
she attempted a comeback in 1989
Синонимы:
try strive aim
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believe
| bəˈlēv
полагать верить думать
Синонимы:
be convinced by, trust, have confidence in
The children's favourite game is to make believe that they are kings and queens from long ago.
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certain
| sərtn
определенный некоторый уверенный верный.
Синонимы:
as sure as eggs is eggs unquestionable sure definite
I think the café opens at six, but let's make certain.
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a change
изменение, преобразования, изменять
Синонимы глагол tweak, alter сущю truck swap
I've made some changes to the document.
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a choice
выбор отбор
Синонимы:
option alternative
You need to make a choice.
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a comment
комментарий отзыв замечание
Синонимы:
remark observation statement
My mother made a comment about my shoes.
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complaint
жалоба, недовольство
Синонимы:
protest protestation objection
The food took so long to arrive that Julie made a complaint to the manager.
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confession
| kənˈfeSHən
признание исповедь
Синонимы:
admission owning up
I'd like to make a confession. I was the one who ate the last of the chocolate.
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a date
дата срок свидание
синоним occasion
I'd love to see you soon. How about if we make a date for next week?
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a decision
| dəˈsiZHən
решение определение решимость
Синонимы:
resolution conclusion settlement
I've made my decision. I'm going to go back to university.
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a difference
разница различие отличать
Синонимы:
unlikeness contrariety dissimilitude
Going to the gym has really made a difference to how I feel.
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discovery
| dəˈskəv(ə)rē
открытие обнаружение раскрытие
Синонимы:
finding locating location
When John was last in London he made a discovery - a beautiful little café in a quiet street.
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an effort
| ˈefərt
усилие, попытка, напряжение
Синонимы:
essay attempt try endeavour
You're not trying hard enough! Make an effort!
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error
| ˈerər
погрешность, ошибка
Синонимы:
slip-up boo-boo howler
He made several errors on the report, and the boss told him to rewrite it.
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escape
| əˈskāp
побег, выход
Синонимы:
get away get out run away
The bank robbers took £10,000 from the safe and then made their escape.
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exception
| ikˈsepSH(ə)n
исключение, отвод возражение
Синонимы:
freak anomaly irregularity
Usually, the children aren't allowed to watch TV but I made an exception today since the weather was so horrible.
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excuse
оправдание, предлог оправдывать прощать
Синонимы:
extenuate justify defend
Why was Lisa late? Did she make an excuse?
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face
лицо грань торец, сталкиваться
Синонимы:
look out onfront onto
The child took a bite of the broccoli and made a face.
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fire
огонь, камин стрельба, жар печь, увольнять стрелять
Синонимы:
pop launch shoot
We put up our tent, made a fire, and had a hot drink.
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a fool of yourself
дурак сам по себе
| You shouldn't sing in front of everyone! You'll make a fool of yourself.
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fortune
| ˈfôrCHən
состояние фортуна
Синонимы:
chance accident coincidence
Lucy made a fortune when she sold her company. Now she doesn't have to work.
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friends
She loved university and made lots of friends.
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fun of
The children love to make fun of the teacher,– but only when she's not looking.
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fuss
| fəs
суета, суетиться ссориться обясняться
Синонимы:
palaver ballyhoo
It's okay! I'm fine, it's just a cough. Don't make a fuss!
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an impression
| imˈpreSHən
впечатление, отпечаток представление
Синонимы:
funny feeling gut feeling
Jenny certainly made an impression last night! All my friends are asking about her.
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a joke
шутка
The interview was very tense at the beginning, but then John made a joke, and after that it was much more relaxed
tense
tens напяженный натянутый
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a journey
Because of the snow, try not to make any journeys which are not absolutely essential.
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a list
список реестр
Синонимы:
catalog inventory record
First, I must make a list of all the things I need to do.
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a loss
потеря убыток ущерб
Синонимы:
mislaying misplacement dropping
Their business made a loss the first year, but did much better after that.
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love
The hero and the heroine made love in the film.
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a mess
путаница беспорядок неприятность столовая
Синонимы:
untidiness disorder
What a mess you've made! Can't you tidy up a bit?
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a mistake
She made so many mistakes in her essay that the teacher couldn't understand it.
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money
John made a lot of money in his twenties and was able to retire at the age of 35.
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a move
переезд
Синонимы:
go walk proceed
Look how late it is! Let's make a move.
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a noise
Синонимы:
hullabaloo row sound
Please try not to make a noise when you come home, because I'll be asleep.
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an observation
| äbzərˈvāSH(ə)n
Синонимы:
watching monitoring scrutiny
Could I make an observation? I don't think some of our customers like the new adverts.
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an offer
предложение попытка, выдвигать пытаться
Синонимы:
provide put forward give
She made an offer on a house. She's nervous because she'll find out today if it has been accepted, and she really wants to buy that house.
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a payment
Hello? I'd like to make a credit card payment, please.
Синонимы:
remittance remission settlement
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a phone call
I'm going to go outside and make a phone call. It's too noisy in here.
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plans
David is making plans to move to Paris.
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prediction
| prəˈdikSH(ə)n
Синонимы:
vaticination prognostic auspication forecast
prophecy
The journalist made a prediction about the economy, but in the end it wasn't correct.
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a profit
выгода доход корысть польза пользоваться поживиться
Синонимы:
killing pay dirt bottom line
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progress
Синонимы:
forward movement advancement headway passage
Finally, after being stuck in a traffic jam for an hour, we're making some progress! We'll arrive by 8pm.
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a promise
уверять
Синонимы:
word of honor assurance pledge
I must study hard today. I made a promise to my mum that I wouldn't fail any more exams.
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remark
Замечание примечание, высказаться наблюдать замечать
Синонимы:
opine comment say
John was upset because the boss made a negative remark about his work.
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a reservation
Could you call the restaurant and make a reservation for tonight?
83
a scene
сцена эпизод пейзаж скандал явление
Susie made a scene in the café when her order was wrong. She shouted at all the staff and demanded to speak to the manager
Синонимы:
location site place
a sequence of continuous action in a play, movie, opera, or book.
a scene from Brando's first film
Синонимы:
section segment part
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a sound
Don't make a sound! We need to be completely quiet.
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a speech
The bride's father often makes a speech at her wedding.
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a suggestion
предложение внушение совет
Could I make a suggestion? How about going out for dinner?
Синонимы:
proposal proposition motion submission recommendation
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sure
I don't think I left the gate open, but I'm just going to go and make sure.
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the bed
Could you please make the bed before you leave the house? Otherwise it looks so messy with the duvet and the pillows everywhere.
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time (=find time to do something)
Everybody's busy, but you need to make time to study. Otherwise, you won't be able to get a better job.
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trouble
That employee is trying to make trouble. He is always telling the boss bad things about his colleagues.
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a visit
I'll call you this afternoon.– I need to make a visit to my granny this morning.
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your mind up
Do you want chocolate or strawberry ice cream? Make your mind up quickly!
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your way
After the film, John made his way to a café, where he had two cups of coffee and some cake.
