Реальный экзамен по английскому_S01_B2,C1, C2_IELTS
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primarily
She is primarily responsible for organizing the event.
the best bits
During the movie review, she shared the best bits that made everyone laugh.
conditionals
If she had studied harder, she would have passed the exam.
inversion
Never have I seen such a beautiful sunset.
to pick up
She picked up Spanish quickly while living in Spain.
relentless
She was relentless in her pursuit of success, never letting obstacles stop her.
ram-packed
The concert was ram-packed with fans eager to see their favorite band.
tube
We traveled by tube in London.
novelty
The novelty of the new smartphone attracted many customers.
chef by trade
My uncle is a chef by trade, and he runs his own restaurant.
walk up
I decided to walk up to my friend and say hello.
drive down
We need to drive down the hill to reach the beach.
drive up
Can you drive up to my house to pick me up?
vibrant
The vibrant colors of the sunset took my breath away.
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bear in mind
Bear in mind that the meeting starts at 10 AM.
get sick and tired
She is sick and tired of her noisy neighbors.
born and bred here
She is proud to say she was born and bred here in this small town.
handy
She always keeps a handy notebook in her bag.
by no means
The movie was by no means boring; it was quite exciting!
mean feat
Completing a marathon in under three hours is a mean feat.
stumbling around
He felt like he was stumbling around in his new job, unsure of what to do next.
a torch
She used a torch to find her way in the dark basement.
if I happen to be
If I happen to be in your area, I will stop by to say hello.
recap
Let's do a quick recap of what we learned in class today.
make or brake
Launching this new product could make or break the company's future.
although
She is very tired, although she still wants to play.
come up
Something important came up during the meeting.
beforehand
She told me about the meeting beforehand.
worksheet
The teacher handed out a math worksheet for us to complete in class.
apart from
Apart from the rain, it was a beautiful day.
extensively
She researched the topic extensively.
ultimately
She worked hard, and ultimately, she achieved her goals.
not for nothing
She has been working hard; not for nothing, she deserves a promotion.
stunning
She wore a stunning dress to the party that everyone admired.
frankly
Frankly, I don't think that plan will work.
sheltered
The children grew up in a sheltered environment, away from the troubles of the world.
insulated
The house is well insulated against the cold.
destructive
The hurricane had a destructive impact on the town.
spectacular
The fireworks display on New Year's Eve was absolutely spectacular.
marvelous
She did a marvelous job on her project.
magnificent
The sunset over the mountains was magnificent.
breathtaking
She gave a breathtaking performance at the concert.
jaw dropping
The magician's final trick was absolutely jaw-dropping, leaving the audience speechless.
expose
The journalist worked hard to expose the truth about the scandal.
bucket list
I want to travel to Japan; it's on my bucket list.
wander around
I like to wander around the park on sunny days.
deforestation
Many animals lose their homes due to deforestation.
reckon
I reckon it will rain tomorrow.
holistic approach
In therapy, a holistic approach can help clients address both their mental and physical health.
tremendous
The concert was a tremendous success, with thousands of fans attending.
lightweight
In the boxing match, the lightweight fighters showed great speed and agility.
earmarked
The government has earmarked funds for building new schools.
earmark
We will earmark funds for the new playground.
received pronunciation
Received Pronunciation is often taught in language schools to help students with their pronunciation.
in turms of
In terms of cost, this option is more affordable.
hybrid
Scientists created a hybrid plant that grows faster and is more resistant to diseases.
carbon offset
By planting trees, we can create a carbon offset that helps fight climate change.
swap out
We can swap out the chairs for more comfortable ones.
cavity loft insulation
The government offers grants for homeowners to improve their cavity loft insulation.
wall insulation
We decided to add wall insulation to keep the rooms warmer during the winter.
extraction
The extraction of oil from the ground can be harmful to the environment.
disposal
Make sure to follow the rules for the disposal of old electronics.
air miles
Many airlines offer special promotions to earn extra air miles.
a whole host of
She has a whole host of friends from different countries.
plausible
His explanation for being late was plausible, so the teacher decided not to punish him.
equate
Don't equate intelligence with good grades.
mindlessly
He mindlessly ate the snacks without realizing how many he had consumed.
eco-conscious
The eco-conscious community organized a clean-up event to protect the local park.
comsumerism driven
Many fashion trends are consumerism driven, pushing individuals to constantly update their wardrobes.
use up all resources
If we use up all resources, we will need to find more before the project can continue.
keep up to date
She subscribes to several newsletters to keep up to date on the latest technology trends.
pin down
Can you help me pin down what exactly we need for the project?
eclectic
The restaurant has an eclectic menu that features dishes from around the world.
pacey thriller
I love reading pacey thrillers because they are so hard to put down!
hop around
She decided to hop around the city to explore different shops.
page turner
Everyone says that the latest fantasy series is a page turner, so I decided to read it.
in terms of
In terms of time, we need to finish this project by next week.
sort of see
She sort of sees the problem, but she doesn't know how to fix it.
sort of wit
He has a sort of wit that is charming, even if it doesn't always make you laugh out loud.
faux pas
She committed a faux pas by interrupting the speaker during the presentation.
expose to
It is important to expose children to different viewpoints to help them think critically.
essential
Good communication is essential for a happy relationship.
vital
It is vital to wear a seatbelt while driving.
swings and roundabouts (idiom)
When considering the new job offer, I realized it was just swings and roundabouts; the salary was higher, but the commute would be longer.
value and credit (idiom)
Her hard work deserves value and credit in this project.
pick up
She picked up Spanish quickly while living in Spain.
binge watch
Last night, we decided to binge watch the entire season of that new show.
to binge
I like to binge-watch my favorite shows on weekends.
mixed bag (idiom)
The movie was a mixed bag; some scenes were exciting, while others were quite boring.
pick and choose
At the buffet, you can pick and choose what you want to eat.
prone
The dog was lying prone on the grass.
be tempted
She was tempted to skip her homework and go out with friends.
flick around
She flicked around the pages of the magazine, looking for interesting articles.
pastime
Gardening has become a relaxing pastime for many people.
front room
She decorated the front room with colorful cushions and paintings.
innit (разговорный)
It's a beautiful day, innit?
in one go
I finished my homework in one go.
best bits
My favorite movie had so many great scenes, but the best bits were the funny moments.
catch up over a coffee
I haven't seen you in ages; we should catch up over a coffee soon.
do the food
After we do the food, we can enjoy the movie.
grace
He accepted the criticism with grace.
remarkably
The weather was remarkably warm for this time of year.
turn up
She didn't turn up to the party.
slapdash
The slapdash construction of the building raised safety concerns among the residents.
uneven
The road was uneven, making it difficult to ride my bike.
acting a fool
During the meeting, he was acting a fool and making everyone laugh instead of focusing on the topic.
crack jokes
He loves to crack jokes at parties.
let hair down (idiom)
At the party, everyone was dancing and laughing; it was a great chance to let my hair down.
get a name for itself
After winning several awards, the artist really got a name for herself in the music industry.
blast from the past (idiom)
When I heard that old song on the radio, it was a real blast from the past.
let's crack on with
It's time to stop chatting and let's crack on with the homework.
facilities
Our hotel offers many facilities, including a swimming pool and a gym.
amenities
When looking for an apartment, I always check the amenities like laundry and parking.
hardware store
The hardware store has a great selection of paint for my room.
zoom past you
During the race, the runners zoomed past you in a blur.
come in handy
Her experience in cooking will come in handy for the big dinner party.
deterrent
High penalties can be an effective deterrent against speeding.
law enforcement
Many communities rely on law enforcement to keep them safe.
cynical
His cynical view of the world made it hard for him to trust anyone.
a good deal faster
She finished her homework a good deal faster than her brother.
do something up
She wants to do up her old bike to make it look new again.
cattle range
They built a fence around the cattle range to keep the animals safe.
be shrewd
She was shrewd in her negotiations, getting the best deal possible.
brutally honest
His brutally honest comments made everyone uncomfortable, but they needed to be said.
efficiency
She always looks for ways to increase her study efficiency.
emphasis
I want to put emphasis on the importance of studying every day.
congestion charges
Many people support congestion charges because they believe it will improve air quality.
silly
The children made silly faces to make each other laugh.
concise
He prefers concise emails that get straight to the point.
current affairs
In our class, we often discuss current affairs to understand the world better.
nonetheless
She was tired; nonetheless, she finished her homework.
cleft sentence
It was John who won the race.
the bias
It's important to recognize your own bias when making decisions.
news outlet
She works for a local news outlet that covers community events and issues.
skewed
His view on the topic seemed skewed, as he only considered one side of the argument.
centric view
The teacher encouraged a student-centric view in the classroom to promote active learning.
be out of the blue
The job offer came out of the blue, and I was thrilled!
keep in a state
The teacher asked the students to keep their projects in a state of readiness for the presentation.
citizen journalism
Citizen journalism has become important in areas where traditional media is not available.
non-biased viewpoint
When making a decision, try to consider a non-biased viewpoint to avoid personal bias.
slick coverage
Her slick coverage of the product launch impressed everyone in the audience.
slick
He gave a slick presentation that impressed everyone in the room.
news shook me
The news about the storm really shook me; I wasn't expecting it at all.
feel on edge
She always feels on edge before giving a presentation.
out of the blue
The storm came out of the blue, and we weren't prepared.
go to guy
When I need help with my computer, I always call Mark; he’s my go to guy for tech issues.
history buff
My brother is a real history buff; he can tell you all about ancient civilizations.
sway news
The article was full of sway news that made many people change their minds about the election.
incline reporting
The article was criticized for its incline reporting, as it only highlighted one side of the story.
sway the news
Many companies attempt to sway the news to create a positive image of their products.
sway into believing
She tried to sway her friends into believing that the new movie was worth watching.
confirmation bias
In a debate, confirmation bias can lead someone to ignore facts that contradict their argument.
to legitimate
They worked hard to legitimate their claims to the property.
to moan
The patient moaned in pain after the surgery.
bang for your buck
When planning a vacation, it's important to find accommodations that give you the most bang for your buck.
sound off
The coach told the players to sound off if they had any concerns about the game.
bitching
Stop bitching and just get the job done!
grumble
He grumbled under his breath when he had to do extra work.
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