Unit 1. Social networks Flashcards
(123 cards)
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[pronunciation] reserved
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/rɪˈzɜːrvd/
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[pronunciation] weird
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/wɪrd/
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[stress, last vowel] extrovert
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/ˈekstrəvɜːrt/
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[pronunciation] relaxed
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/kst/
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[pronunciation] relaxed
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læ
(like in ‘cat’)
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[pronunciation] eccentric
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/ks/
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sure that you can do things well, that people like you
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self-confident
ˌself ˈ_kɒn_fɪdənt
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reserved
/rɪˈzɜːvd/
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doesn’t want to listen to new ideas or to the opinions of others
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narrow-minded
ˌnærəʊ ˈ_maɪn_dɪd
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accepts other people’s ideas and opinions
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open-minded
ˌəʊpən ˈmaɪndɪd
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likes to talk a lot [2 synonyms]
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talkative /ˈtɔːkətɪv/ ‘l’ is not pronounced!
chatty /ˈtʃæti/
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She ____ _ good _____ __________ __ him. (= произвела на него хорошее впечатление)
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She made a good first impression on him.
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He really likes to ____ new people. [знакомиться]
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meet
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calm and relaxed; doesn’t seem to worry about anything [2 synonyms]
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laid-back /ˌleɪd ˈbæk/
relaxed about things /rɪˈlækst/
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behaves in an unusual way
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eccentric
/ɪkˈsentrɪk/
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very strange or unusual and difficult to explain
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weird
BrE wɪəd
AmE wɪrd
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someone who focuses on bad aspects of everything and talks about this all the time
‘Don’t be so _______ all the time!’
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negative
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He ____ _ very bad _____ __________ __ her. (=произвёл на неё очень плохое первое впечатление)
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He made a very bad first impression on her.
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It was nice to chat with my new colleagues informally, to ___ __ ____ them ______. (познакомиться с ними поближе)
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to get to know them better
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[pronunciation] stingy
скупой, прижимистый
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/ˈstɪndʒi/
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[pronunciation] obstinate
упрямый
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BrE /’ɒbstɪnət/
AmE /ˈɑːbstɪnət/
(not ‘nait’)
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здравомыслящий
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sensible
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A psychologist needs to be _____ (наблюдательным).
observant
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**What does this word mean?**
obstinate
BrE /ˈɒbstɪnət/
AmE /ˈɑːbstɪnət/
very stubborn, in a way that is annoying and unreasonable
упрямый, как осёл
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**What does this word mean?**
be more **assertive** BrE /əˈsɜːrtɪv/, AmE /əˈsɜːrtɪv/
**assertive** behavior
[**_behaving_**](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-russian/behave) **or** [**speaking**](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-russian/speak) **in a** [**strong**](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-russian/strong)**,** [**confident**](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-russian/confident) **way,** уверенный в себе, настойчивый, “пробивной”
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What does this word mean?
**sensible**
/ˈsensəbl/
She's **a ____ sort of** **person**.
I think that's **a very _____ idea.**
I think **the _____ thing would be to** take a taxi home.
здравомыслящий
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You need to **be much more \_\_\_\_\_.**
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **behavior**
**_(**_[_**behaving_**](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-russian/behave) **or** [**speaking**](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-russian/speak) **in a** [**strong**](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-russian/strong)**,** [**confident**](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-russian/confident) **way,** уверенный в себе, настойчивый, “пробивной”)
be more **assertive** BrE /əˈsɜːrtɪv/, AmE /əˈsɜːrtɪv/
**assertive** behavior
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[pronunciation] assertive
BrE /əˈsɜːtɪv/
AmE /əˈsɜː**r**tɪv/
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very stubborn, in a way that is annoying and unreasonable
упрямый, как осёл
obstinate
BrE /ˈɒbstɪnət/
AmE /ˈɑːbstɪnət/
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[pronunciation] obstin**ate**
**Adjective** =\>
BrE /ˈɒbstɪ**nət**/
AmE /ˈɑːbstɪ**nət**/
**NOT ‘nait’**
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a **racist \_\_\_\_\_**
an **anti**-Catholic/**anti**-Muslim **\_\_\_\_\_**
**a political \_\_\_\_\_**
a person who has very strong, unreasonable beliefs or opinions about race, religion or politics and who will not listen to or accept the opinions of anyone who disagrees
bigot **[noun]**
/**ˈbɪ**ɡət/
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What does this word mean?
## Footnote
**stingy**
He's **too ____ to buy** any drinks.
**Don't be so ____ with** the cream!
It was **a ____ offer** and he turned it down.
жадный, скаредный, прижимистый
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a ______ **donation**
Thank you for your donation. **It was very** **\_\_\_\_\_\_ of** you.
(щедрый, щедро)
generous
/ˈdʒenərəs/
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She's **a ____ sort of** **person**.
I think that's **a very _____ idea.**
I think **the _____ thing would be to** take a taxi home.
здравомыслящий
**sensible**
/ˈsens**ə**bl/
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[pronunciation] **g**ener**ous**
/**ˈdʒ**enə**rəs**/
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Do you remember at least **one** example with the word ‘**sensible**’?
She's **a _sensible_ sort of** **person**.
I think that's **a very _sensible_ idea.**
I think **the _sensible_ thing would be to** take a taxi home.
здравомыслящий
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[pronunciation] sens**ible**
здравомыслящий
/ˈsens**ə**bl/
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[pronunciation] stin**gy**
/ˈstɪn**dʒ**i/
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Andy's very _____ - if he says he'll do something, he'll do it.
надёжный, на него можно положиться
reliable
**/rɪ**ˈlaɪəbl/
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[pronunciation] **re**liable
**/rɪ**ˈlaɪəbl/
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He's a good musician and **\_\_\_\_\_ reliable.** [= 100%]
Do you remember at least **one** adverb that goes with ‘reliable’?
**totally** reliable
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He's **too ____ to buy** any drinks.
**Don't be so ____ with** the cream!
It was **a ____ offer** and he turned it down.
жадный, скаредный, прижимистый
stingy
/ˈstɪndʒi/
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Do you remember at least **one** example with this word?
## Footnote
**stingy**
He's **too _stingy_ to buy** any drinks.
**Don't be so _stingy_ with** the cream!
It was **a _stingy_ offer** and he turned it down.
жадный, скаредный, прижимистый
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Do you remember at least **one** example with this word?
## Footnote
**generous**
a **_generous_ donation**
Thank you for your donation. **It was very** **_generous_ of** you.
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Do you remember at least **one** example with this word?
## Footnote
**assertive**
You need to **be much more _assertive_.**
**_assertive_** **behavior**
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Do you remember at least **one** example with this word?
## Footnote
**a bigot**
a **racist** **_bigot_**
an **anti**-Catholic/**anti**-Muslim **_bigot_**
**a political** **_bigot_**
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бережливый
**Example:** They have plenty of money now, but they still tend to be \_\_\_\_\_\_.
бережливый
**Example:** They have plenty of money now, but they still tend to be **thrifty**.
/ˈθrɪf.ti/
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(adjective) not considering how your actions or words may upset someone:
принимающий **необдуманные** решения, совершающий **бездумные** действия
**It was ______ not to** call and say you'd be late.
She's not intentionally unkind - she's just **a little ______ sometimes.**
**thoughtless** /ˈθɔːtləs/
(adjective) not considering how your actions or words may upset someone:
принимающий необдуманные решения, совершающий бездумные действия
**It was thoughtless not to** call and say you'd be late.
She's not intentionally unkind - she's just **a little thoughtless sometimes.**
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How would you feel if someone “**unfriended**” you? Would you
**t\_\_\_ it p\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** and **be o\_\_\_\_\_\_**? (обидеться)
How would you feel if someone “**unfriended**” you? Would you
**take it personally** and **be offended**?
/əˈfendɪd/
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How do you feel about Stan’s _______ (=подход)?
How do you feel about Stan’s **approach**?
/əˈprəʊtʃ/
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I ___ \_\_\_\_ Tammy today. She’s really upset. [= I **met** her **without planning** to]
I **ran into** Tammy today. She’s really upset.
or
I **bumped into** Tammy today
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How do you like to spend your free time?
Well, I mostly ____ \_\_ [= сижу дома] - you know, watch TV, play computer games. That kind of stuff. What about you?
How do you like to spend your free time?
Well, I mostly **stay in** [= сижу дома] - you know, watch TV, play computer games. That kind of stuff. What about you?
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A: So, **do you keep in touch** with your childhood friends?
J: Unfortunately, no - I’ve ___ \_\_\_\_ ___ everyone, which is a real pity. What about you? [=потеряли связь со всеми, больше ни с кем не общаемся]
A: So, **do you keep in touch** with your childhood friends?
J: Unfortunately, no - I’ve **lost touch with** everyone, which is a real pity. What about you? [=потеряли связь со всеми]
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**Formulate the questions:**
**Alexa** But ___ (**you/PM) her**, right? I mean, ____ (**you / let her) know,** right?
**Stan** No. I didn’t think she’d be offended.
**Alexa** So ___ (**you /just delete\_ people** that you’re not in touch with??????
**Alexa** But **you PMed her**, right? I mean, **you let her know**?
**Stan** No. I didn’t think she’d be offended.
**Alexa** So **you just delete people** that you’re not in touch with??????
_These questions are used to to_ **_check_** _that you understood what the other person said._
_The_ **_word order_** _in these questions is the same as in_ **_statements_**_._
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So how do you ___ \_\_ _____ **with** each other? (= поддерживаете связь)
We write letters every single day.
I **keep in touch** **with** each other? (= поддерживаете связь)
We write letters every single day.
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Anne and I always meet to _____ \_\_ over a glass of wine when I come to Rome.
(= пообщаться, обменяться новостями)
Anne and I always meet to **ca****tch up** over a glass of wine when I come to Rome.
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**Kate**: Could you share the recipe?
**Rohit**: Check your messenger - I’ve just ______ you.
**Kate**: Could you share the recipe?
**Rohit**: Check your messenger - I’ve just **PM****ed**you. (or**DM****ed** you)
= I've private-messaged / direct-messaged you
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**I love karaoke! Do you?**
No, not really. But occasionally _______ (I/sing) when ____ (I/take) a shower.
I love karaoke! Do you?
No, not really. But occasionally **I’ll sing** when **I’m taking** a shower. (or ‘when taking’)
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You seem like you’re always on Facebook! **Don’t you get distracted with all the notifications you’re getting?**
No, not really. I _______ (normally / close) all tabs with social media when _____ (I / work).
You seem like you’re always on Facebook! Don’t you get distracted with all the notifications you’re getting?
No, not really. I’**ll normally close** all tabs with social media when **I’m working**. [or when working]
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I never listen to music while ________ (I / work), but occasionally I _____ (switch on) an app that plays white noise.
I never listen to music while **I’m working**, but occasionally **I’ll switch on** an app that plays white noise.
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Do you **talk shop** a lot with your colleagues? [talk shop = talk about work when you’re not at work?]
No, not really. We don’t hang out outside work anyway, and when ______ (we / have) lunch together, we _____ (just / chat) about family and other stuff.
Do you **talk shop** a lot with your colleagues? [talk shop = talk about work when you’re not at work?]
No, not really. We don’t hang out outside work anyway, and when **we’re having lunch** together, **we’ll just chat** about family and other stuff.
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**Do you find any apps on your phone distracting?**
To be honest, I do! I ____________ (constantly / get) notifications from Telegram and Skype - this drives me mad!
**Do you find any apps on your phone distracting?**
To be honest, I do! I**’m constantly getting** notifications from Telegram and Skype - this drives me mad!
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I go on my social networking site five or six times a day. I _____ (log in) when I ____ (take) a break.
I go on my social networking site five or six times a day. **I’ll log** in **when I’m taking** a break.
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At work I’m on the phone all the time, but when I/travel, I n\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (=usually) use my laptop to make calls over the Internet.
At work I’m on the phone all the time, but **when I’m** **travel****ing,**I**normally** use my laptop to make calls over the Internet.
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**P\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** I use email, but my kids ____ (constantly / text).
**Personally I** use email, **but my** kids are **constantly** text**ing**.
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**O\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** my son ___ (email) someone like my sister, **but** with his friends he **t\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_** text.
**Occasionally** my son **will** email someone like my sister, **but** with his friends he **tends to** text.
/əˈkeɪʒ.nəl.i/
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**E\_\_\_\_ ____ \_\_ a _____ (=occasionally), I’ll** instant message with a friend.
**Every once in a while, I’ll** instant message with a friend.
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Some of my friends don’t use IM, **so m\_\_\_\_\_ (=по большей части) I just** call on my cell to catch up with them.
Some of my friends don’t use IM, **so mostly I just** call on my cell to catch up with them.
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Sales [reps](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/rep) need to be **o\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**, because they are [constantly](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/constantly) [meeting](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/meeting) [customers](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/customer).
She **has an o\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ personality.**
[personality adjective] **friendly** **and** **energetic** **and** **finding** **it** **easy** **and** **enjoyable** **to be with** **others**
Sales [reps](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/rep) need to be **outgoing**, because they are [constantly](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/constantly) [meeting](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/meeting) [customers](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/customer).
She has an **outgoing** personality.
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Their carpenter was totally ___________ – he never finished the job.
ненадежный, не заслуживающий доверия
Their carpenter was **totally unreliable** – he never finished the job.
/ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/
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Thank you for the card - it was very __________ \_\_ you.
**kind and always thinking about how you can help other people**
внимательный, заботливый
Thank you for the card - **it was very thoughtful of you.**
**kind and always thinking about how you can help other people**
внимательный, заботливый
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To come off in the most positive light, “you will want to **_avoid_ ____ (use)** profanity, sexual or drug references.”
To come off in the most positive light, “you will want to **_avoid_** **us****ing** profanity, sexual or drug references.”
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Take a look at your tweeting history and **_consider_ ___ (delete)** anything that won’t show your best self to a potential employer.
Take a look at your tweeting history and **_consider_** **delet**_ing_**** anything that won’t show your best self to a potential employer.
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I **can’t _\_\_\_\_\_ (не могу удержаться от того, чтобы + pick up)_** **my phone** every 5 minutes
I **can’t resist** **pick**_ing_** up my phone** every 5 minutes
/rɪˈzɪst/
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I **can’t _\_\_\_\_\_\_ (не представляю себя без + be able to use)_** ___ Google
I **can’t imagine** **not** **be**_ing_** able to** use Google.
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I’ve **_\_\_\_\_\_ (прекратила использовать)_** Skype.
I’ve **stopped using** Skype.
(not ‘to’)
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I really **_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (ценю + be able to)_** buy stuff online 24/7.
I really **_appreciate_** **being able to** buy stuff online 24/7.
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I **_\_\_\_\__** a lot of **time \_\_\_\_** **articles online. (я помногу читаю)**
I **spend** a lot of time **read**_ing_**** **articles online.**
(no prepositions after ‘spend’)
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I **_\_\_\_\_\__** without my phone. (с удовольствием + take long walks)
I **_enjoy_** **taking** long walks without my phone.
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When you pay online, there’s **a** ______ (риск потерять) your money if your card details get stolen.
When you pay online, there’s a **_risk of_** **los**_ing_**** your money if your card details get stolen.
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I **\_\_\_\_\_ (скучаю по + have)** lots of free time.
I **miss** **hav**_ing_**** lots of free time.
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I appreciate ___ (то, что мне не надо готовить).
I appreciate **not having to** cook.
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[reformulate] In the past, I **spent** a lot of time alone. I **miss** this. \>\>\>
**I …**
I **miss spending** a lot of time alone.
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I **get** spam emails **all the time.** **\>\>\>**
**I k…**
I **keep** getting spam.
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I **[try] not to** **go to** crowded places.
\>\> **I a…**
**I** **avoid** **going** to crowded places.
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**Should I** **buy** a new phone? \>\>\>
**I’m …**
**I’m** **considering** buying a new phone
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**I’m** **consider****ing** ________ (delete) my [Twitter] account because I hardly use it any more.
**I’m** **consider****ing deleting** my [Twitter] account because I hardly use it any more.
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I haven’t done anything to **avoid** ______ (get hacked) - I think someone might break into my Facebook account.
I haven’t done anything to **avoid getting hacked** - I think someone might break into my Facebook account.
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I can’t **stop _______ (check)** my feeds on social media - it’s such a waste of time!
I **can’t stop checking** my feeds on social media - it’s such a waste of time!
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I can’t live without my phone - I **keep _____ (look)** at it even when I’m eating or working.
I can’t live without my phone - I **keep looking** at it even when I’m eating or working.
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I want to stop ______ (use my phone) after 8 pm.
I **want to stop using** my phone after 8 pm.
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I really appreciate _____ (**be able to)** find any information I need instantly.
I **really appreciate being able to** find any information I need instantly.
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I need to disable notifications, because I can’t **resist** _____ (**look**) at my phone when it buzzes.
I need to disable notifications, because **I can’t resist looking** at my phone when it buzzes.
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I installed a special app that blocks some incoming calls, because I **kept** _____ (**get**) calls from spammers and *scammers* (мошенники).
I installed a special app that blocks some incoming calls, because I **kept getting** calls from spammers and *scammers* (мошенники).
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I try not to buy stuff on websites that I haven’t used before, because there’s **a risk of** _____ (**give**) your credit card details to scammers and ____ (**lose**) all the money on your card.
I try not to buy stuff on websites that I haven’t used before, because there’s **a risk of giving** your credit card details to scammers and **losing** all the money on your card.
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[on Facebook] I’m not interested in _____ (follow) people I don’t know personally.
I’m **not interested in following** people I don’t know personally.
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I’d love to have a chance to live a few days without access to the internet. I’d really **enjoy** ______ (not / go) online. I think I’d just **spend time _____ (read)** or **(go)** for long walks.
I’d love to have a chance to live a few days without access to the internet. I’d really **enjoy not going** online. I think I’d just **spend time reading** or **going** for long walks.
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I personally like social media - I really **enjoy ____ (be able to)** keep in touch with my friends.
I personally like social media - I really **enjoy being able to** keep in touch with my friends.
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I’m starting to **get used to ____ (live)** in the post-COVID world.
or: I don’t think I’ll ever get used to …
I’m starting to get used to **living** in the post-COVID world.
I don’t think I’ll ever get used to **living** in the post-COVID world.
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[pronunciation] determine
/dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/
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[pronunciation] insight
/ˈɪnsaɪt/
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[indirect questions] Recruiters want to **g\_\_ a more a\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ____ of (получить более точное представление)** who you are outside of your resume.
Recruiters want to **get a more accurate idea of** who **you are** outside of your resume.
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[indirect questions] They will want to ___ **(=check)** how you describe yourself and
**\_\_** it matches up with how you described yourself in your cover letter.
[indirect questions] They will want to **see** how you describe yourself and
**if** it matches up with how you described yourself in your cover letter.
or: **whether** it matches…
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[indirect questions] What you say to your followers can **\_\_\_\_** recruiters **insight \_\_\_\_** your personal relationships and if you would be a good cultural fit for the company.
[indirect questions] What you say to your followers can **give** recruiters **in****sight into** your personal relationships and if you would be a good cultural fit for the company.
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[indirect questions] What you say to your followers can **give** recruiters i\_\_\_\_\_\_**into** your personal relationships **(дать им представление о)** and if you would be a good cultural fit for the company.
[indirect questions] What you say to your followers can **give** recruiters **in****sight into** your personal relationships and if you would be a good cultural fit for the company.
/ˈɪnsaɪt/
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**[indirect questions]** Your social media profile can help them **d\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (= определить)** if **_you would be_** a good fit for company culture.
Your social media profile can help them **determine** if **_you would be_** a good fit for company culture.
/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/
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**[indirect questions][reformulate]**
‘How do you decide whether to use a recipe you’ve found on the internet?’
Well, first I always scroll down to the comments section to ________ **(see / what did others say about the recipe?)**
Well, first I always scroll down to the comments section to **see what _others said_ about the recipe**
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**[indirect questions]**...Then I have a look at the list of ingredients, to **find out** _______ (would they be easy to get?)
...Then I have a look at the list of ingredients, to **find out** if **_they would_** be easy to get.
(or: find out **whether** they would be…)
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**[indirect questions]** And finally I briefly look through the recipe, to get a better idea of ______ (how difficult would it be to cook this dish?)
And finally I briefly look through the recipe, to **_get a better idea of**_ _**how difficult_** _it would be_ to cook this dish.
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**[indirect questions]** I also scroll through their last few posts, to ________ (get some insight into / what kind of things do they post?)
I also scroll through their last few posts, to **get some insight into** what kind of things **_they post_**.
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**[indirect questions]** How do you normally decide what films and series to watch?
Well, the most important thing for me is ______ **(have I heard about the film from my friends?)**
Well, the most important thing for me is **whether _I’ve heard_ about the film from my friends.**
or
**If I've heard..**
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**[indirect questions][reformulate]**"**Do I want to buy this phone?** \>\>
I get an idea about ________ when I take this phone in my hands in the shop"
I get an idea about **_whether_ I want to buy this phone** when I take this phone on my hands in the shop"
of
**_if_ I want**
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**[indirect questions][reformulate]** “**Is there** a pool in the hotel?”
I find out \_\_\_\_\_
I find out **if there is** a pool in the hotel.
or
find out **_whether_ there is**
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**[indirect questions]** I find out what catering ____ (есть в отеле)
I find out what catering **there is in the hotel.**
**(есть = there is)**
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**[indirect questions]** And I get some insight into how many **sites of interest** _____ within walking distance to this place.
And I get some insight into how many sites of interest **there are** within walking distance to this place.
(**есть** = **there are**)
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**[adding ideas]** I can’t apply for the job because it’s in New Zealand. **B\_\_\_\_\_\_**, I don’t have the right experience.
I can’t apply for the job because it’s in New Zealand. **Besides**, I don’t have the right experience.
/bɪˈsaɪdz/
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**[adding ideas]** I chose a Samsung phone because I liked the design better. **\_\_\_ wh\_\_’\_ m\_\_\_\_**, it was cheaper.
I chose a Samsung phone because I liked the design better. **And what’s more**, it was cheaper.
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**[adding ideas]** Starting work at 8 a.m. means I avoid rush hour **a\_\_ a\_\_\_** have longer evenings.
Starting work at 8 a.m. means I avoid rush hour **an****d****al****so** have longer evenings.
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**[pronunciation]** a tray (поднос) of fruit and **veg**
/ve**dʒ**/
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**[adding ideas]** I never buy fruit and veg /vedʒ/ here, because half of the bag is always **rotten** (гнилые), **and o\_ t\_\_ o\_ th\_\_**, the prices are ridiculously high.
**_и к тому же_**
I never buy fruit and veg here, because half of the bag is always rotten.
**And on top of that** the prices are ridiculously high.
Pronunciation: onto**pa** that
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**[adding ideas]** I had this boss.. I was so glad when they fired (=уволили) him. He was exceptionally rude **a\_ w\_\_\_ a\_** incompetent.
**_и к тому же_**
I had this boss.. I was so glad when they fired (=уволили) him. He was exceptionally rude **as well as** incompetent.
Pronunciation: a**z** not **s**
