Speculating 1 (C1) Flashcards

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Q

They с_ b_ h_ a costume party at the playground.

(= возможно, у них костюмированная вечеринка)

A

They could be having a costume party at the playground.

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[preposition]

Judging _ their outfits, it’s probably a special occasion.

(= Судя по тому, как они одеты)

A

Judging by their outfits, it’s probably a special occasion.

Or: Judging from…

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He m_ _ p_ to be a cowboy.

(= возможно, он притворяется)

A

He might be pretending to be a cowboy.

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[open the brackets]

They could _ (have) a costume party at the playground.

(= возможно, у них* костюмированная вечеринка)

A

They could be having a costume party at the playground.

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The girl in the white dress m_ _ p_ a leading role in their game.

(= возможно девочка в белое платье играет…)

A

The girl in the white dress might be playing a leading role in their game.

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They с_ _ t_ a break from a game.

(= возможно, они отдыхают)

A

They could be taking a break from a game.

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**J_ _ their o**, it’s probably a special occasion.

(= Судя по тому, как они одеты)

A

Judging by their outfits, it’s probably a special occasion.

/ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/

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[open the brackets]

He might _ (pretend) to be a cowboy.

(=возможно, он притворяется)

A

He might be pretending to be a cowboy.

/prɪˈtend/

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F_ _ l_ o_ it, they’re immersed in some imaginative play.

(= судя по всему)

A

From the looks of it, they’re immersed in some imaginative play.

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B_ _ their e_, they seem to be enjoying the day outdoors.

(= судя по их выражениям лица)

A

Based on their expressions, they seem to be enjoying the day outdoors.

/beɪst/

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G_ the s_, it appears they’re in a neighborhood playground.

(= учитывая обстановку; то, что вокруг)

A

Given the setting, it appears they’re in a neighborhood playground.

ˈsetɪŋ/

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C_ _ variety of costumes, they could be celebrating Halloween or some themed event.

(= учитывая)

A

Considering the variety of costumes, they could be celebrating Halloween or some themed event.

/kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/

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B_ _ _ r_ conducted by Tali Sharot, most people underestimate the likelihood of bad events in their life.

(= основываясь на исследованиях)

A

Based on the research conducted by Tali Sharot, most people underestimate the likelihood of bad events in their life.

/beɪst/
/rɪˈsɜːtʃ/

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J_ _ her f_ e_ she was bored.

(= судя по её выражению лица)

A

Judging by her facial expression she was bored.

/ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
/ˈfeɪʃl/

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The detective said that, f_ _ l_ _ things, she is probably hiding out somewhere.

(= судя по всему)

A

The detective said that, from the look of things, she is probably hiding out somewhere.

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G_ _ time frame of the crime, he could not be ruled out as a possible suspect.

(= учитывая)

A

Given the time frame of the crime, he could not be ruled out as a possible suspect.