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Flashcards by Кристина Свистун, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Кристина Свистун
over 3 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| I could see that the more I talked to Sue, the more she was warming up with me. | warming up to me |
| They say you shouldn’t make your mind about people too soon but I just can’t help but judge a book for its cover when I meet someone for the first time. | make up your mind about people, judge a book by its cover |
| One of my group mates in college would always show of and none of us wanted to be friends with such an arrogant person. | show off |
| All he wanted was to get on good with his colleagues but to be honest we just thought he was being annoying. | to get on well |
| People say I come across a shy person but my friends know that I am really sociable. | come across as a shy person |
| I had never had such a connection with anyone – we clicked to her right away and couldn’t stop taking the whole evening! | we clicked with her |
| I guess what he said it could mean that the event is going to be rescheduled. | no "it" |
| It is seems like there will be a whole bunch of people absent at the staff meeting because of the traffic in the city center. | no "is" |
| He crinkled his shoulders not knowing what to say to her. | not "crinkled" but "shrugged" |
| It's so funny the way my little niece strokes her head whenever she is thinking about something! | not "strokes" but "scratches" |
| I get impression that this is a very nice restaurant because whenever we come here we can never get a table. | I get the impression |
| When I was a kid I used to tap my nails when I felt nervous. It was such a bad habit, I’m glad I’ve got rid of it! | not "tap" but "bite" |
| Could possibly be that you called a taxi that works in your hometown in Vinnytsia, not in Kyiv? It has happened to me a few times. | Could it possibly |
| If only I would be more concentrated at work! | If only I WAS/WERE more concentrated at work! |
| I wish I learned how to play the piano when I was at school. | I wish I HAD learned how to play the piano when I was at school. |
| I regret not to start working earlier. That way I would have more experience now. | I regret NOT STARTING working earlier. That way I would have more experience now. |
| He wishes he can spend more time with his family, but his work doesn’t allow him. | He wishes he COULD spend more time with his family, but his work doesn’t allow him. |
| I regret to reject that job offer, I would be much happier there! | I regret REJECTING that job offer, I would be much happier there! |
| I consider myself being a highly responsible worker | I consider myself to be a highly responsible worker. |
| I know as a fact that she received my message. | I know for a fact that she received my message. |
| It requires of skills and teamwork. | It requires skills and teamwork. |
| I had a wonderful time. See you about! | I had a wonderful time. See you around! |
| If I were you, I won’t buy it without reading reviews and comparing prices. | If I were you, I wouldn’t buy it without reading reviews and comparing prices. |
| I had a feeling of achievement when I finally finished it. | I had a sense of achievement when I finally finished it. |
| I’d prefer watch another movie. | I’d prefer to watch another movie. |
| Why aren’t you try asking him first? | Why don’t you try asking him first? |
| Are you on rock music? | Are you into rock music? |
| I wish I didn’t say that! I need to apologize. | I wish I hadn’t said that! I need to apologize. |
| She must has been an undercover agent. | She must have been an undercover agent. |
| It look like there was something more behind this story. | It looks like there was something more behind this story. |
| This story could had been used by the director of the serial. | This story could have been used by the director of the serial. |
| I not sure exactly, but what else could lead to such a crime? | I am not sure exactly, but what else could lead to such a crime? |
| It doesn’t looks like a murder, I would say it was a manslaughter. | It doesn’t look like a murder, I would say it was a manslaughter. |
| You know, I take different view especially after that documentary I've seen. | I take a different view |
| You've got to kidding — how is that even possible! We have to look at the number one more time. | You’ve got to be kidding |
| It goes without telling that school has a huge influence on children and their mental health. | It goes without saying |
| I'd like to point that statistics don't show the exact number of people who have voted. | I’d like to point out |
| As far I am concerned, the benefits are much more substantial than the risks. | As far as I’m concerned |
| I don't think it's quite true but I am willing to hear more about this idea of yours. | I don’t think it’s quite right |
| Mike and I didn't agree much – I mean, yeah, that's one way to see it, but all his proof is based on some people's talk, not real facts. | That’s one way of looking at it |
| I like it when an instagram post has an informative or witty headline, sometimes I find it more entertaining than the picture itself. | I like it when an instagram post has an informative or witty caption, sometimes I find it more entertaining than the picture itself. |
| I think breaking news is a very nice trend because now people can get the news from many sources and it’s easier to trust ordinary people rather than TV channels and newspapers. | I think citizen journalism is a very nice trend because now people can get the news from many sources and it’s easier to trust ordinary people rather than TV channels and newspapers. |
| If I were a celebrity, I would find plagiarism annoying and would hate being photographed and asked questions at all the events I go to. | If I were a celebrity, I would find the press annoying and would hate being photographed and asked questions at all the events I go to. |
| I always choose whether I want to read an article or not based on its caption. | I always choose whether I want to read an article or not based on its headline. |
| I’m glad that big companies and institutions are credible about their news — their followers can instantly know what exactly is going on. | I’m glad that big companies and institutions are tweeting about their news – their followers can instantly know what exactly is going on. |
| I don’t like it when a news source posts a story and shows its attitude about it — I think people should have a chance to form their own opinion. | I don’t like it when a news source covers a story and shows its attitude about it – I think people should have a chance to form their own opinion. |
| A broadcast is very important in the news because sometimes it’s the only way you can really know what happened. | An eyewitness report is very important in the news because sometimes it’s the only way you can really know what happened. |
| Sometimes when I find the news fascinating or shocking I cover it on my Facebook page. | Sometimes when I find the news fascinating or shocking I post it on my Facebook page. |
| That outfit she wore yesterday was absolutely tasteless and provocative! I believe girls shouldn’t wear plain clothes, especially if the occasion is formal. | leopard print |
| The decorations for the party were so elegant – white lilies, a lot of candles and elegant charcoal tablecloth. How can you not love this light shade of pink? | rose quartz |
| Now that we changed the wallpaper to paisley, the living room looks much more spacious and the ceilings seem higher. | stripes |
| Whenever I see a man wearing cow print, I wonder whether he serves in the military or works for Special forces. | camouflage |
| Last Halloween he dressed up as a cowboy – jeans, a hat, leather boots and a floral print shirt. | plaid |
| I’m thinking of getting them a leopard print dish set for their wedding. I think it looks very cute. | polka dot |
| How about the same one but in azure? You’ve always loved yellow and this is just a brighter shade. | mimosa |
| You better be careful in public transport – pickpocketing is very common here. | You’d better |
| I’d caution against take part in any kind of lotteries where you have to give a lot of money first. | I’d caution against taking |
| If I were you, I wouldn’t gave my credit card details to this online shop. Its just doesn’t look reliable enough. | If I were you, I wouldn’t give / It just doesn't look reliable enough. |
| Make sure check everything on your bill in that restaurant – they sometimes make you pay for something you haven’t ordered. | Make sure you check everything |
| I recommend your friend doesn’t use that ATM anymore after what happened. | I recommend that your friend doesn’t use |
| Mom, if someone calls you in the middle of the night saying that something has happened to me, the first thing you should to do is call me on my phone, ok? Don’t get fooled by that scheme. | you should do. |
| I would avoid to reply to those email scammers who tell you that you have inherited millions of dollars. | I would avoid replying |
| They recommended us buying the museum tickets online and avoid getting them from some people who try to sell them outside the entrance for lower price. | They recommended buying |
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