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Global issues and opportunities
Unit 4, RfI 2017, :red_flag:accumulate …
Global issues and opportunities
Unit 4, RfI 2017
General nouns
ex.2 p.48
- f I lost my wallet last week. --- It was an annoying incident which I reported to the police.
- e My parents and my brother came to my graduation. --- It was a very special occasion.
- g After leaving college, I found myself with lots of free time and money. --- These were the perfect circumstances to write my novel.
- b Both sides refuse to talk to each other. --- It is a rather awkward situation.
- c Access to too much information can :red_flag:overwhelm :red_flag: as well as help people. --- Some think it is a growing problem, while for others it opens up many possibilities.
- a I was offered a scholarship to go to the university. -- It was too good an opportunity.
- d The number of cars sold fell. --- It caused a company crisis.
- h All participants at the meeting agreed on the necessary action. --- It was a good :red_flag:outcome :red_flag:
- annoying (B1) [неприятный, раздражающий]
- making you feel slightly angry:
- circumstances (formal)
- events that change your life, over which you have no control:
- They were victims of circumstance.
- awkward (B2) situation [неловкий]
- embarrassing and not relaxed
- embarrassed (B1) [смущенный]
- feeling ashamed or shy
- I was too embarrassed to ask for help.
- I was so embarrassed when I realized what I'd done.
- He was very embarrassed about his weight.
- I felt so embarrassed at my stupidity.
- :red_flag:overwhelm :red_flag: (C1) --- [овладевать, переполнять]
- to cause someone to feel sudden strong emotion:
- I was overwhelmed by all the flowers and letters of support I received.
- She was overwhelmed by the excitement of it all.
- :red_flag:outcome :red_flag: (C1) -- [результат, исход]
- the final result of an activity or process
- the outcome of an election
- It's too early to predict the outcome of the meeting.
- incident (B2) - an event that is either unpleasant or unusual
- an isolated/serious/unfortunate incident
Collocation
ex.5 p.49
- problem: growing~ / serious ~ / insurmountable ~
- opportunity: golden ~ / excellent ~ / perfect ~
- case: main ~ / likely ~ / probable ~ [случай]
- situation: ideal ~ / dangerous ~ / difficult ~
- solution: :red_flag: imaginative :red_flag: ~ [творч. реш-е]/ effective ~ / perfect ~
- occasion: memorable ~ / festive ~ / :red_flag: state :red_flag: ~
- event: significant ~ / political ~ / current ~
- circumstances: :red_flag: adverse :red_flag: ~ / unfavourable ~ / trying ~
- issues: :red_flag: burning :red_flag: ~ / controversial ~ / major ~
- impression: favourable ~ / false ~ / good ~
insurmountable problem (formal) -- [непреодолимый, невыполнимый]
- impossible to deal with
- an insurmountable problem / task
- :red_flag:imaginative :red_flag: solution (C1) --[творч. реш-е]
- new, original, and clever:
- an imaginative new approach/policy
- :red_flag:state:red_flag: event (C1) --[государство]
- a country or its government:
- The drought is worst in the central African states.
- Britain is one of the member states of the European Union.
- a union of European states
- :red_flag: adverse :red_flag: (formal) circumstances (C2) -- /ˈædvɜːs/
-- [неблагоприятные условия/последствия/вредное воздействие]
- having a negative or harmful effect on smth:
- adverse weather conditions
- Pollution levels like these will certainly have an adverse effect on health.
- They received a lot of adverse publicity/criticism about the changes.
- So far the drug is thought not to have any adverse effects.
trying = утомительный, трудный
annoying and difficult
- :red_flag:burning :red_flag: issues (C1) -- [насущный вопрос]
- a subject or question that must be dealt with or answered quickly
a controversial decision/issue (B2) -- [спорный]
- causing a lot of disagreement or argument
- a time when something happens -- [случай]
- a previous/separate occasion
- We met on several occasions to discuss the issue.
- an important event or ceremony -- [событие]
- a special occasion
- She bought a new dress for the occasion.
- something that happens, especially something important or unusual --[событие]
- Susannah's party was the social event of the year.
- The police are trying to determine the series of events that led up to the murder.
- This year's Olympic Games will be the biggest ever sporting event.
- Local people have been shocked by recent events in the town.
- the day's events / he gave his version of events to the police.
- a race, party, competition, etc that has been organized for a particular time -- [мероприятие]
- The women's 200 metre event will be followed by the men's 100 metres.
- social event / sporting event
Ex.6 p.49
- I would like to describe an amusing incident that happened at work.
- There is a faint [=slight] possibility that the plan will succeed.
- The most likely cause of overcrowding in cities is a rise in birth rates.
- A series of significant events occurred in the early part of the 19th century, which changed the face of transport forever.
- Instead of being seen as a serious problem, the situation should be thought of as a golden opportunity.
- Energy costs have been a burning issue over the last few decades.
- The natural forest made a :red_flag: profound impression :red_flag: on me.
- The outcome of the talks was not totally unexpected.
:red_flag: profound :red_flag: (C2) impresion -- [глубокий, серьезный]
- The war had a profound impact on people's lives.
- profound changes in the lives of
- a profound mistrust
- :red_flag:accumulate :red_flag: everywhere -- [накапливать(ся)]
- to gradually increase in number or amount:
- During a successful business career, she accumulated a great amount of wealth.
- If you don't go through the papers on your desk on a regular basis, they just keep on accumulating.
- The chemicals accumulate in your body.
- to accumulate wealth / debts
Ready for IELTS 2017, Unit 4, Global issues and opportunities; Vocabulary 1 - General nouns