SUBTITLING
miscellaneous
give the synonym and explain the difference between the simple word and this one
Various - Everyday situations when you mean "several different things"
Miscellaneous - Formal situations when you mean "a random collection of unrelated or leftover items"
"The shop sells various gifts." -
"Miscellaneous" implies random leftovers - not a nice selection of gifts; it is not right here
"The charity collected food, clothes, and ___ household goods." - Both work, but "miscellaneous" suggests odd, assorted items that don't fit a category.
Equilibrium - give the synonym
Balance
"The market is in ___ with supply meeting demand." - Both work, but "equilibrium" is the standard economic term.
Венера, Венеция - pronounce these two words correctly
/ˈviː.nəs/
/ˈven.ɪs/
What CANNOT sizzle?
A) Bacon in a hot frying pan
B) A steak on a grill
C) Snow falling gently to the ground
D) A drop of water landing on a hot stove
C
Choose the wrong definition of the word "rattle":
A) To make a series of short, sharp, knocking sounds
B) To move or shake with a rapid, clattering noise
C) To annoy, irritate, or make someone nervous
D) To move smoothly and quietly through the air
D
A - This is the primary meaning - "The windows rattled in the strong wind."
B - Another common meaning - "The old train rattled along the tracks."
C - In informal English, "rattle" can mean to annoy or unnerve someone - "His calmness really rattled her."
Tell us one thing that has put your country on the map
In 1961, Yuri Gagarin's historic orbit around the Earth not only marked a monumental milestone in human history but also established the Soviet Union - and later Russia - as a global leader in science and technology.
What is the origin of the word "extraterrestrial"?
A) From Greek - "exo" meaning "outside" and "planetes" meaning "wanderer"
B) From Latin - "extra" meaning "beyond" and "terra" meaning "Earth"
C) From Old English - "æfter" meaning "after" and "turf" meaning "ground"
D) From French - "étranger" meaning "foreign" and "terrestre" meaning "earthly"
B
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for "gobsmacked silence"?
A) Stunned silence
B) Dumbfounded silence
C) Awkward silence
D) Flabbergasted silence
C
full of energy and confidence (from the podcast)
jaunty
Create a sentence with these two phrases: 'pave the way for' and 'the powers that be'
If the powers that be are willing to invest in renewable energy, they could pave the way for a cleaner, more sustainable future.
растущий серп Луны
убывающий серп Луны
the idiom that is connected with these two words and its meaning (we discussed it during the class)
waxing crescent
waning crescent
To wax and wane - to increase and decrease in strength, size, or intensity
Choose one option that is not the right definition of the word "swish":
A) To move or make a movement with a soft, sweeping, rustling sound
B) A short, sharp, high-pitched sound made by a small bird
C) To move something (like a tail or a skirt) back and forth through the air
D) Stylish, elegant, or fashionable (informal)
B
A - This is the primary meaning - "The horse swished its tail." / "The curtains swished as the wind blew."
C - This is another common meaning - "She swished her dress as she walked."
D - In informal British English, "swish" can mean fashionable or luxurious - "That's a swish new restaurant!"
Score / Soundtrack / Soundscape
explain the difference
🎻 Score → music written specifically for a film.
🎵 Soundtrack → all the music in a film (score + songs).
🔊 Soundscape → all the sounds in a film, including music, speech, and sound effects.
a melting pot - give one country that can be called with this phrase and use the phrasal verbs 'clamp down on' and 'phase out' in a sentence devoted to this country
Singapore is a fascinating melting pot, where Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western cultures have blended into a vibrant and harmonious society. To preserve this delicate balance, the government has had to clamp down on any expressions of racial or religious intolerance that could threaten social cohesion. At the same time, authorities are beginning to phase out outdated labour policies to ensure that this multicultural success story remains sustainable for future generations.
the solstice
explain the concept and give 2 dates when it happens
The solstice is an astronomical event that occurs twice a year when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days of the year.
The word comes from the Latin "sol" (sun) and "sistere" (to stand still), because during the solstice, the Sun's apparent movement north or south seems to pause before reversing direction.
June 20–21 (around 21 June)
December 21–22 (around 22 December)
Translate
To truly understand social inequality, we must first zero in on the root causes rather than assuming solutions will spread by osmosis. A level playing field in education and employment is not a given - it requires deliberate action and is a prerequisite for any meaningful progress. Only when we examine the stark juxtaposition between the opportunities available to different groups can we begin to address the problem effectively.
Чтобы по-настоящему понять социальное неравенство, мы должны сначала сосредоточиться на его первопричинах, а не предполагать, что решения распространятся сами собой. Равные условия в образовании и трудоустройстве не гарантированы - они требуют целенаправленных действий и являются необходимым условием для любого значимого прогресса. Только изучив резкое различие в возможностях, доступных различным группам, мы сможем эффективно начать решать эту проблему.
Several journalists have been killed or injured by ____ bullets while reporting on the civil war.
"Who owns that cat?" "I don't know. I think it must be a ____."
We need to stay focused on the main topic and not ____ from the original agenda.
stray
Pronounce all the words correctly
Greenwich
Cosmopolitan
Cannes
Arkansas
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Istanbul
Seychellois
/ ɡren.ɪtʃ /
/ˌkɒz.məˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/
/kæn/
/ˈɑː.kən.sɔː/
/ˌbɒz.ni.ə ənd ˌhɜːt.səˈɡɒv.ɪ.nə/
/ˌɪs.tænˈbʊl/
/ˌseɪ.ʃelˈwɑː/
I'd love to have an equally successful long-term partner. And then perhaps some children. And the ___ on a stick if that isn't too much hassle.
He spends all his time ___ing over a girl at school.
You might as well shoot for the ___ and ask for a promotion as well as a raise.
moon
keep up with the Joneses - why do we use this particular surname in this idiom? (think logically)
The surname "Jones" is one of the most common English surnames - so the "Joneses" represent any typical, average middle-class neighbour who happens to be doing slightly better than you