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🇺🇸Выражения на английском из «Notting Hill»

🇺🇸Still water
- Вода без газа

Sparkling water
- Газированная вода

🇺🇸- Could you bring me up some really, really cold water?
- I'll see what I can do.
- Still, not sparkling.
- Absolutely. Ice-cold, still water.

- Не могли бы вы принести мне очень холодную воду?
- Постараюсь.
- Обычную, не газированную.
- Конечно. Ледяную не газированную воду.

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I [ … ] a great book at the library that I think you would enjoy. — В библиотеке я наткнулся на замечательную книгу, которая, думаю, вам понравится.
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🔵morale

♦️a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence, usefulness and purpose

🗯 Example:
Their morale was high.

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On Valentine’s Day, people often give each other [ … ] to express their love. — В День Святого Валентина люди часто дарят друг другу открытки, чтобы выразить свою любовь.
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Sample Writing & Speaking Questions

IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions on Traffic Problems:
Discuss the causes and effects of traffic congestion in urban areas. What measures can be taken to reduce traffic problems in cities?

Many cities around the world face serious traffic issues. What are the main reasons for this, and how can governments and individuals work together to solve these problems?

Increasing the cost of fuel is often suggested as a solution to traffic congestion. Do you agree or disagree with this approach? Provide reasons and examples to support your opinion.

IELTS Speaking Part 2 and Part 3 Questions on Traffic Problems:

Part 2 (Cue Card):

Describe a time when you were stuck in traffic. You should say:
Where you were going
How long you were stuck
How you felt about it
And explain how the traffic affected your plans.


Part 3 (Discussion Questions):

What are the main causes of traffic jams in your city?

How do traffic problems affect people’s daily lives and the environment?

Do you think improving public transport is the best solution to traffic congestion? Why or why not?

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🇺🇸Разберём отрывок из сериала «Desperate Housewives»

🇺🇸Short notice - внезапно
To book - бронировать
In advance - заранее
Available - доступные
Bail on - бросить кого-то, подвести

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A popular gift on Valentine’s Day is a box of [ … ]. — Популярным подарком на День Святого Валентина является коробка шоколада.
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🔵adroit

♦️quick,skillful or adept in action or thought

🗯 Example:
An exceptionally adroit pianist.

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I need to [ … ] the software updates before running the program. — Мне нужно обновить программное обеспечение перед запуском программы.
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TAsk 2 Model Answer

IELTS Band 9 Essay
Essay Question: Increasing the cost of fuel is often suggested as a solution to traffic congestion. Do you agree or disagree with this approach? Provide reasons and examples to support your opinion.

Raising the cost of fuel as a solution to traffic congestion is a widely debated topic. While some believe that increasing fuel prices can effectively reduce the number of vehicles on the road, leading to less traffic congestion, I disagree with this approach. In my opinion, increasing fuel prices is not only an inefficient solution but also has broader negative implications.

Firstly, raising fuel costs disproportionately impacts lower-income individuals. Many people rely on their vehicles for commuting to work, especially in areas where public transportation is inadequate. Forcing them to pay more for fuel can strain their finances and reduce their quality of life. Additionally, it may not significantly deter wealthier individuals from driving, as they can afford higher fuel prices, thereby making the measure less effective in reducing overall traffic.

Secondly, increasing fuel costs could lead to inflation. When the cost of fuel rises, the price of goods and services that depend on transportation also increases. This can lead to a rise in the cost of living, affecting the entire economy. The negative economic impact may outweigh the potential benefits of reduced traffic congestion.

Furthermore, focusing on increasing fuel prices overlooks more effective and sustainable solutions to traffic congestion. For example, investing in public transportation infrastructure can provide a viable alternative to driving, reducing the number of vehicles on the road. Encouraging carpooling, implementing congestion charges in high-traffic areas, and promoting cycling and walking are other measures that can address the root causes of traffic congestion without the adverse effects of higher fuel prices.

In conclusion, while increasing the cost of fuel may seem like a straightforward solution to traffic congestion, it is neither equitable nor effective. A more comprehensive approach that includes improving public transportation and promoting alternative modes of transport is a better way to address traffic congestion and its associated problems.

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🇺🇸Запоминаем полезные выражения на английском из «Wednesday»

🇺🇸Soul-sucking
- Поглощающий / высасывающий душу

(часто используется в метафорическом смысле, чтобы описать что-то, что истощает жизненные силы)

Void
- Пустота

Affirmation
- Утверждение

🇺🇸- I find social media to be a soul-sucking void of meaningless affirmation.

- Я считаю, что социальные сети — это высасывающая душу пустота бессмысленного утверждения.

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He quickly [ … ] the new app after reading the manual. — Он быстро разобрался с новым приложением после того, как прочитал инструкцию.
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🔵posterity

♦️all future generations

🗯 Example:
The victims' names are recorded for posterity.

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She decided to [ … ] her old laptop and buy a new one. — Она решила избавиться от своего старого ноутбука и купить новый.
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Speaking Model Answer Part 3

Question: Do you think improving public transport is the best solution to traffic congestion? Why or why not?


Model Answer:

Well, um, I do think that improving public transport is, uh, one of the best solutions to traffic congestion, but I wouldn't say it's the only solution. You see, better public transport systems can, um, really encourage people to leave their cars at home and, uh, opt for buses, trains, or even trams instead. This, in turn, would, you know, reduce the number of vehicles on the road, which could significantly ease congestion, especially during peak hours.

However, I also think that improving public transport alone isn't enough. It has to be, um, part of a broader strategy that includes, uh, things like promoting carpooling, uh, introducing flexible working hours, and even encouraging cycling or walking where possible. For public transport to really work, it needs to be, uh, reliable, affordable, and, uh, convenient for people. If the buses or trains are always late, or if they don't reach certain areas, people might still prefer to drive.

So, all in all, I’d say improving public transport is a crucial step, but it needs to be combined with other measures to fully tackle traffic congestion. It’s about creating a balanced system where people have multiple viable options for getting around, rather than relying on cars as the default.

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🇺🇸Учимся воспринимать английскую речь на слух с помощью сериала «House of Anubis»

🇺🇸Loose lips - не уметь держать язык за зубами
Speak of the devil - лёког на помине
Burst into flames - вспыхнуть / загореться
It’s not repeatable - это не повторить / это неприлично повторять

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They [ … ] a new server to improve the network performance. — Они установили новый сервер, чтобы улучшить производительность сети.
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🔵inexorable

♦️not to be persuaded, stopped, appeased or moved, even by begging and pleading; stubborn

🗯 Example:
Russia's final hour, it seemed, approached with inexorable certainty.
The technician had to [ … ] the problem before fixing it. — Техник должен был диагностировать проблему перед ее устранением.
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Daily Slice of IELTS Vocabulary

Here are some useful vocabulary and collocations extracted from the IELTS model answer above , along with their definitions and examples:

Vocabulary and Collocations:

1. Raising the cost of fuel - Definition: Increasing the price that consumers pay for fuel.
- Example: "Raising the cost of fuel is often proposed as a measure to reduce traffic congestion."
2. Traffic congestion - Definition: A situation where there are too many vehicles on the road, causing slow movement and delays.
- Example: "Effective public transport can help alleviate traffic congestion in busy urban areas."
3. Widely debated topic - Definition: An issue that is discussed by many people with different opinions.
- Example: "The impact of increasing fuel prices on traffic congestion is a widely debated topic."
4. Inefficient solution - Definition: A method that does not achieve the desired outcome effectively.
- Example: "Increasing fuel prices may be an inefficient solution to the problem of traffic congestion."
5. Disproportionately impacts - Definition: Affects certain groups more than others in an unfair way.
- Example: "Raising fuel costs disproportionately impacts lower-income individuals."
6. Strain their finances - Definition: To put pressure on someone’s financial situation, making it difficult.
- Example: "Higher fuel prices can strain their finances and reduce their quality of life."
7. Deterrent effect - Definition: Something that discourages or prevents a certain action.
- Example: "Higher fuel prices may not have a strong deterrent effect on wealthier drivers."
8. Lead to inflation - Definition: To cause an increase in the general level of prices for goods and services.
- Example: "Increasing fuel costs could lead to inflation and a rise in the cost of living."
9. Negative economic impact - Definition: Adverse effects on the economy.
- Example: "The negative economic impact of higher fuel prices may outweigh the benefits of reduced traffic."
10. Sustainable solutions - Definition: Methods that are effective over the long term without causing harm.
- Example: "Investing in public transportation infrastructure offers more sustainable solutions to traffic congestion."
11. Public transportation infrastructure - Definition: The physical systems and facilities that support public transit, like buses, trains, and stations.
- Example: "Improving public transportation infrastructure can help reduce the number of vehicles on the road."
12. Viable alternative - Definition: A practical and feasible option.
- Example: "Public transport can serve as a viable alternative to driving."
13. Encouraging carpooling - Definition: Promoting the practice of sharing a car journey with others.
- Example: "Encouraging carpooling can help decrease traffic and pollution."
14. Congestion charges - Definition: Fees imposed on vehicles driving in high-traffic areas to reduce congestion.
- Example: "Cities like London use congestion charges to manage traffic in busy zones."
15. Alternative modes of transport - Definition: Different methods of traveling other than driving a private vehicle.
- Example: "Promoting cycling and walking are effective ways to encourage alternative modes of transport."


These terms and phrases will help in discussing and writing about traffic congestion and related solutions more effectively.
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