Useful language boxes Flashcards by Olya Sergeeva

It’s one thing to enjoy writing and another to _ it p_.

(= заниматься этим профессионально)

It’s one thing to enjoy writing and another to do it professionally.

/prəˈfeʃənəli/

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It’_ o_ th_ to enjoy writing and a_ to do it professionally.

(= одно дело…, а другое…)

It’s one thing to enjoy writing and another to do it professionally.

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Some people have told me I could be a professional singer, but I enjoy singing j_ _ a hobby.

(= только в качестве хобби)

Some people have told me I could be a professional singer, but I enjoy singing just as a hobby.

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Dancing is just for fun, but it w_ _ am_ if I c_ make a living from it.

(= но было бы замечательно, если бы я могла…)

Dancing is just for fun, but it would be amazing if I could make a living from it.

/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

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Dancing is just for fun, but it would be amazing if I could m_ _ l_ f_ it.

(= на этом зарабатывать)

Dancing is just for fun, but it would be amazing if I could make a living from it.

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I _ about b_ a professional chef because of my passion for cooking.

(= я думала о том, чтобы стать…)

I’ve thought about becoming a professional chef because of my passion for cooking.

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I love photography, but I’m not s_ I’_ w_ _ do it _ _ job.

(= я не уверен, что хотел бы заниматься этим в качестве работы)

I love photography, but I’m not sure I’d want to do it as a job.

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Cooking helps me to u_.

(= расслабиться)

Cooking helps me to unwind.

/ˌʌnˈwaɪnd/

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I/always/en_ playing the guitar.

(= мне всегда нравилось)

I’ve always enjoyed playing the guitar.

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Why do you think Rachel b_ a florist?

(=стала флористом)

Why do you think Rachel became a florist?

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I don’t mind _ (help) with the heavy lifting, but…

I don’t mind helping with the heavy lifting, but…

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-Will you help a friend if they ask you to proofread something they’ve written?

-If it’s not too long, sure! However, if it’s a _ novel, then probably not.

(= если это не слишком длинно, без проблем, но если это целый роман, то…)

-If it’s not too long, sure! However, if it’s a whole novel, then probably not.

/həʊl/

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I’m usually o_ _ giving rides, but they should chip in for gas.

(=Для меня обычно не проблема)

I’m usually okay with giving rides, but they should chip in for gas.

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If it’s on my way, no problem! But if it’s _ of the _, then I won’t help.

(= не по пути)

If it’s on my way, no problem! But if it’s out of the way, then I won’t help.

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I don’t _ helping with the heavy lifting, but…

(Я не против помочь перенести тяжести, но…

I don’t mind helping with the heavy lifting, but…

/maɪnd/

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I’m happy to help out as long as they g_ me a _ up because I have a really busy schedule.

(= ** я не против помочоь, если они предупредят заранее**

I’m happy to help out as long as they give me a heads up because I have a really busy schedule.

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-Will you help a friend if they ask you to proofread something they’ve written?

-I’ll help them _, but I hope they’re open to feedback because I’m quite an honest person.

(= помогу)

-I’ll help them out, but I hope they’re open to feedback because I’m quite an honest person.

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I’m usually okay with _ (give) rides, but they should chip in for gas.

I’m usually okay with giving rides, but they should chip in for gas.

As _ as I’m _ that day, I’d be happy to help.

(= при условии, что я свободен в этот день, я с удовольствием помогу)

As long as I’m free that day, I’d be happy to help.

If it’s _ my _, no problem! But if it’s out of the way, then** I won’t help.

(= по пути)

If it’s on my way, no problem! But if it’s out of the way, then** I won’t help.

[phrasal verb]

I’m usually okay with giving rides, but they should c_ i_ for gas.

(= скинуться)

I’m usually okay with giving rides, but they should chip in for gas.

[,tʃɪp’ɪn]

I’m usually okay with g_ r_, but they should chip in for gas.

(= подвезти)

I’m usually okay with giving rides, but they should chip in for gas.

/raɪds/

He might not be used to _ _ that fares are negotiated in Mumbai.

(= может быть не привык к тому, как договариваются о стоимости проезда)

He might not be used to the way that fares are negotiated in Mumbai.

/feə(r)/
/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/

He _ _ be used to driving in the heat.

(= возможно не привык ездить по жаре)

He might not be used to driving in the heat.

/hiːt/

He might not **\_ \_ \_** the absence of traffic lights. (= возможно **не привык** к отсутствию светофоров)

He might not **be used to** the absence of traffic lights. /ˈjuːst tə/

Driving in the heat might **с\_ \_ \_ shock \_ him** at first. (= **шокировать**)

Driving in the heat might **come as a shock to him** at first.

[preposition] Driving in the heat might come **\_** a shock to him at first.

Driving in the heat might come **as** a shock to him at first.

The way they negotiate might be **a bit of a c\_ s\_** for him. (= может оказаться **небольшим культурным шоком**)

The way they negotiate might be **a bit of a culture shock** for him. /nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/

Foreigners don't always understand the **l\_ c\_** and etiquette. (= **местные обычаи, традиции**)

Foreigners don't always understand the **local customs** and etiquette. /ˈkʌstəmz/

He **m\_ need to a\_ \_** local customs and etiquette. (= **ему возможно понадобится приспобиться, привыкнуть к**)

He **might need to adapt to** local customs and etiquette.

He **might f\_ \_ d\_** to adapt to local customs and etiquette. (= **ему возможно будет сложно**)

He **might find it difficult to** adapt to local customs and etiquette.

He **could struggle with \_ (understand)** how to behave in social situations. (= он **возможно будет испытывать трудности с**)

He **could struggle with understanding** how to behave in social situations. /ˈstrʌɡl/

He **could h\_ t\_** communicating with the locals. (= **возможно, будет испытывать сложности с**)

He **could have trouble** communicating with the locals. /ˈtrʌbl/

[open the brackets] I **have trouble \_ (sleep)** at night.

I **have trouble sleeping** at night. Have trouble + ing

[open the brackets] When I just moved to India, I **struggled with \_ (get)** used to my new life.

When I just moved to India, I **struggled with getting** used to my new life. struggle with + ing

Foreigners don't always understand the local customs and **e\_**. (= **этикет**)

Foreigners don't always understand the local customs and **etiquette**. /ˈetɪket/

[open the brackets] He might **find it difficult \_ (communicate)** with the locals.

He might **find it difficult to communicate** with the locals. find it difficult + to-infinitive

[open the brackets] It took me some time to **get used to \_ (live)** abroad.

It took me some time to **get used to living** abroad. **get used to + ing**

He **could h\_ t\_** communicating with the locals. (= **возможно, будет испытывать сложности с**)

He **could have trouble** communicating with the locals. /ˈtrʌbl/

He **could have trouble \_ (communicate)** with the locals. (= **возможно, будет испытывать сложности с**)

He **could have trouble communicating** with the locals. /ˈtrʌbl/