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to get together and go out
amuse yourself by
unwind by = relax = chill out - развеяться, расслабиться
to kill time by (wandering around) -
I like hanging around = wandering around = walking around = roaming aorund - слоняться без дела
to meet up face-to-face with friends
have a great time (together)
leisure time = free time = spare time
take time outfor yourself and your hobbies - тратить время на себя
Leisure activities
false desire - ложное желание/мотивация
different aspects of life
At the weekend I can forget about the daily grind (=everyday work routine)
Get away from it all
Hobbies = Interests = passions
I have a vast variety of interests, from x to y. Frankly speaking, I change my passions quite often. First it was dancing and non-profit event organisation, then traveling and snowboarding, and finally, several years later, I’му concentrated on building my professional career.
I’m trying to keep myself busy with a bunch of stuff
I usually amuse myself by
These things are not very valuable in money terms but they have a lot of personal value.
Well, I suppose, my fascination with smth commenced (f) when I was about 14 y.o.
to take up backetball / playing the guitar = to try your hand at smth = to start
talk smb into smth - уговорить кого-то на что-то
have a go at = try = have a crack at = attempt. I am having a go at playing guitar
try = strive = endeavor [ɛndˈevə] = make efforts - стараться, прилагать усили
go for smth = do it
The thing that I'd really love to get the chance to do is
play the guitar, play the piano
that’s what drives me
to put your mind to smth = strive to achieve it
to kill time by = to idle away the hours (= spend time) In my time off (spare time) I often idle away the hours by playing guitar.
I surf the web quite often. — Я очень часто сижу в Интернете.
I like sports — Я люблю спорт.
the Olympic Games
I love meeting different people. — Мне нравится встречаться с разными людьми.
+ Movies, Books, TV
moving film = enlightening - touching film that makes you rethink something in your life
thought provoking
a commonplace story – обычная история
The Gladiator by a world-renowned film-maker Ridley Scott
won 5 Academy Awards
this heroic saga is giving you a perfect example of courage, determination and bravery
My most favourite part of the film is the battle against chariots, bc it gives you a perfect example of …
I’d definitely suggest every modern youngster to watch this movie to get a feeling of how it can be - to battle and win against all odds
fight to the death - сражаться до смерти
savvy (n,v) - смекалка
film = movie
hit film, box-office hits - кассовый фильм
mainstream film / underground film = art film
smashed the box office – был очень коммерчески успешным
grossing over $100 million worldwide against a budget of $30 million - собрал кассу
Be a sleeper hit at the box office;
all around the world = worldide
fiction - художка
the marvelous soundtrack was composed by
I would probably say that The Big Bang Theory can be described as kind of witty sitcom
script - screenplay - сценарий
they had a marvelous cast there - состав (оркестра, фильма и т.д.)
a performance - спектакль. give a performance
ballet - bæl.eɪ
To stage - ставить спектакль
Stage set - декорации
backstage - кулисы
orchestra stalls /ˈɔː.kɪ.strə/, /stɔːl/- оркестровая яма
stalls - первые ряды партера
партер - the floor of the house
pit - амфитеатр (зал в театре)
dress-circle - бельетаж
box - ложа
tier - ярус
Gallery - галерка
curtain raises / falls
curtain call - вызов актера
to burst into applause = erupt into applause- взрыв аплодисментов His speech was met with (= received) loud applause.
an 'encore /ˈɒŋ.kɔː r / - бис. We were shouting for an encore.
меценат - maecenas
royalties - payments made to writers, people who have invented things, owners of property.
actor impersonates his character - перевоплощение
the movie received generally positive reviews
Loosely based on the real life of Eugene Allen,
historical fiction drama film directed by
written by Danny Strong.
the film stars Forest Whitaker as Cecil Gaines, Are there any famous actors starring in the film?
to eyewitnesses notable events - быть свидетелем
to be famous for smth
to acclaim = to praise – to give public approval and praise. She is being acclaimed (= publicly recognized) as the greatest dancer of her generation.
art film -артхаус
chick flick - бабские фильмы, типа чтобы поплакать
sci-fi - научно-фантастический
become famous overnight
do a guest appearance
to cut a long story short (it tells the story of)
the central character
action-packed big-budget movie
to come out - выходить. Book/film comes out
see it on the big screen
Action movie
documentary
breakout film - фильм-прорыв
lead actor, singer
film-buff - someone who loves movies
Attention-grabbing
sneak peek = short preview
watch TV = spend time in front of the screen
to channel surf - I used to channel surf before
TV revenue
TV ratings (dropped / skyrocketed)
to achieve blockbuster success in Hollywood
I should mention the marvelous cast in this film, especially Rassel Crow, who acted really great and
receive positive reviews
his performance was astonishing
actor = performer
to act = to perform
+ Literature
(there is nothing better than) to be engr'ossed in a good book …
read from cover to cover
bedtime reading …
reading a paperback, reading in digital format
Novel - роман, повесть
narrative = story - рассказ
fiction - художеств лит-ра, but "fictional story" (один рассказ)
non-fiction - научно-популярные
a collection of short stories - сборник рассказов
climax - кульминация
genre /ˈʒɑ͂ː.rə/ - жанр
fantasy books - фэнтэзи
стихи - poetry - поэзия
a verse - стих
prose - проза
poem - поэма
to devote yourself to smth - посвящать
classical vs contemporary literature
Music
I would most certainly pick out Coldplay as my favorite band. Most of their hit records have a catchy rhythm and almost all of their songs are really appealing with their groovy style, you know. Talking about singers I would name Nickelback as my most admired one. His songs are so out of this world, and full of his powerful voice, that you simply can’t stay emotionally untouched.
Whenever I’m tired I truly relishchilling out to some relaxing, atmospheric music. Lounge music probably best fits this description.
I often chill out to atmospheric ambient music
distinct style -clearly defined and readily distinguishable
to listen on repeat
Music (song, tune) corresponds to my feelings
song = melody = tune = track = a piece of music = musical piece
traditional music = folk /fəʊk/ music = national music
international music = world-wide music
listen to music. What do you listen to?
He has an unerring /ʌnˈɜː.rɪŋ/ talent for writing catchy melodies.
write a song = to compose a song
mel'odic and harmonious
(I am a) music lover
a hit record
It is the sense of euphoria which characterizes so much of Avicii’s music.
mainstream - most popular stuff
mainstream music = pop music
traditional music
musical taste = taste in music = musical preferences .this song matches my musical taste
blast out from your hi-fi = very loud
annoy neighbours
Easy listening music
catchy rhythm, catchy tunes
musician gives a performance
Massive hit, worldwide hit
to go on tour (with out "a" in this case)
Musical heritage
conduct the orchestra - собрать оркестр
musical talent
written in collaboration with - в сотрудничестве с
abrasive sound – раздражающий звук
have a fan-following [among some group]
a heartthrob – сердцеед, предмет обожания
musical instruments (not "music instruments")
bass /ˈbeɪs/ guitar - as in "drum and bass"
group = band
classical music
I go to a lot of music festivals to listen to live music
they had a huge following.афт-following
to sing along to the song - подпевать
We thought the concert in the park would be popular but we didn't anticipate (ожидать) so many people turning up.
be in the public eye - быть в глазах общественности
glamorous - attractive in an exciting and special way
a venue = place The hotel is an ideal venue for conferences and business meetings.
soothing = relaxing music
the music was so amazing it simply blew my mind
Traveling
I have the travel bug - want to travel a lot
I always have itchy feet and want to go somewhere to travel.
to explore uncharted territories -неизведанные территории
Go off the beaten track
Thrill of adventure
Took my breath away
I have never felt homesick, even during half a year trips.
It is one of the most popular tourist destinations
Travelling is an issue which frequently generatesa great deal of heated debates, with supporters maintaining that it is causing harm and therefore should be downsized, whilst opponents consider that an argument of federal budget profits outweighs all other negative aspects.
place = site = attraction
trip = tour = journey = voyage = travel
hotel = accommodation
landscape = scenery
making my dreams come true
well worth seeing / worth visiting
to go on a lovely trip to Maldives = I am off to Maldives (inf)
spectacular view = breathtaking scenery =breathtaking sights = pickturesque view = stunning landscape
mountains towering above …
fast-flowing river
enormous variety of different landscapes
beach stretches for miles along the coast
secluded beach (немноголюдные пляжи)
tranquil countryside (= peaceful, умиротворенный)
Catch a glimpse of = see a moment
having a two-week holiday, …
a travel agency - where you buy a holiday or ticket
a tour operator - company which sells the holiday via the travel agency
package tour = package holiday - flights + transfers + accommodation. take package holiday
all-inclusive tour
embark - посадка, disembsark - высадка
independent traveller
Mass tourism - negative effect on the environment (pollution). countries, not affected by mass tourism
long-haul flight, short-haul flight - длинный, короткий перелет
sustainable tourism - the one which causes minimal damage to the environmenе
Peak season
Cultural tourism
armchair trave l er - someone who finds out what a place is like by watching travel
programmes on television or the Internet
tourist trap = touristy place - visited by many tourists and is therefore crowded and expensive
a cruise /kruːz/ - круиз, a journey on a ship for pleasure
border controls
economic migrants /ˈmaɪ.grənts/
deported - депортированный
persona non grata - foreign person who is not allowed to visit or stay in another country
internally displaced
have an open policy on immigration
It was so good I was feeling on top of the world
I have been all over the world
Carry the memory of it away with me
take a shortcut
lying around on the beach all day - валяться
to see smn off - провожать, когда кто-то улетает
Run out of time before seeing it all
to set off - отправляться в путь
хребет - ridge
I have been to Spain, I have been to the USA
last time, I was there in
to get lost - потеряться
travel destination
ecotourism
To explore
When in Rome, do as the Romans do = respect locals and local culture
On arrival at the airport
guest-house
to go on a tour
there was a huge menace (угроза) of a bedouin invasion into the(?) Sahara desert.
gut - Sometimes you should follow your intuition and what your gut tells you - and just do it. Some call this as following your dream.
sight = tourist destination = tourist landmark – достопримечательность
places of interest
Go sightseeing
low-cost options
homestay - проживание в семье
Alpine scenery
heritage site - наследие
Cultural sites
site = attraction. visit attractions, cultural or historical attractions
Untouched destinations
in the picture we can see
remote place
book in advance
the holiday of a lifetime
wildlife safari
Guided tour
take photographs
tourist destination
Holiday resort
I prefer to travel on my own. You are not tied (?) by another person
Describe a beautiful place you once visited. You should say:
and say why you liked it so much.
youth hostel
picturesque /pɪk.tʃ ə resk/ view, villages
Hordes of tourists
local crafts
short break
Charter-flights
A far-off destination
To witness the beauty
tight budget - жесткий бюджет
majestic building - величественный
to contrast sharply with - резко контрастировать. majestic buildings contrast sharply with polluted industrial zones
itinerary /aɪˈtɪn. ə r. ə r.i/ of a tripto Africa
resort - курорт
day trip - экскурсия на день. can often be taken at the resort
recreational opportunities, business - относящийся к отдыху
cost of travelling
be relatively affordable
to fund travel, project, company
airfare - the price for avia ticket. Transatlantic airfares are going up
culture shock
hill - холм
mountain range - горный хребет (много гор)
gulf - залив
ridge - кряж, "перелом" горы на самом верху
mouth of the river - устье реки
tributary - приток
область - oblast (Moscow Oblast)
coastline - береговая линия
glacier /ˈglæs.i.ə r / - ледник
highlands - горная местность
peninsula - полуостров
pl'ateau - плато
summit = peak - вершина горы
connecting flight
ticket to your final destination
Café/restaurants
eating out = go out to restaurants- есть где-то снаружи - в кафе или ресторане
Have lunch out
freshly squeezed Orange Juice - свежевыжатый сок
get a take out = get a take-away - for prepared meals in McDonalds
course /kɔːs/ - блюдо (в ресторане)
Fancy restaurant
d'ecor
setting
speciality dish
sidewalk - тротуар
seashore - берег моря
overpriced
Lot's of posh restaurants are not ass good as they are cracked up to be - не настолько хорошие как говорят
eatery = restaurant
dining room - столовая
to invite smn outfor dinner at a classy restaurant
+ Bars/Clubs
Hit the clubs
the vibe of a nightlife
lively bars (with live music)
Fashionable clubs
Occasionally I go for stroll in the dead of night (very late)
my regular late-night haunt /hɔːnt/ is a trendy little café - место где часто бываешь
pay a visit to
Some people can't dance, in fact they've got two left feet
DJ set
get drunk - напиться
to pass out, throw up - отключиться / вырвать
invigorating - бодрящий
Tosocialize
go nuts
The Arts
the arts
feast /fiːst/ = celebration = holiday - праздник
festival - фестиваль
nineteenth-century art
museum collectiion - /mjuːˈziː.əm/ коллекция (экспонатов)
exhibition /ˌek.sɪˈbɪʃ. ə n/ - (an exhibit in the context of art is an object that forms part of an exhibition)
to exhibit - to show something publicly
an exhibit /ɪgzɪb.ɪt/ - экспонат
a masterpiece - шедевр, произвденеие искусства
a ballet /ˈbæl.eɪ/ - балет
a play - пьеса
a playwright - драматург
a sculpture - скульптура
an opera
photography
abstract art, a modern art
Impressionism
this performance had me on the edge of my seat - очень понравилось
a painting - картина
a portrait /ˈpɔː.trət/
a landscape - пейзаж
a still life - натюрморт
inanimate object - неодушевленный предмет
subtle colors, subtle impression (from picture) /ˈsʌtl ̩/ - тонкий, еле уловимый
foreground - предний план, background - задний план
early work - ранняя рабта
artistic (drawing) - художественный
smth is portrayed - изображен
acclaimed actor, writer - тот, которого все хвалят
receive a standing ovation from the audience
have a profound influenceon
Atmospheric performance
press praised the excellent choreography
audition /ɔːˈdɪʃ. ə n/ - кастинг
(this is his) signature move, look - коронное движение …
(his) distinct style- отличительный стиль
+ Architecture
esthetic - эстетический. esthetic perception - how we feel about a building
majestic building - величественный
elegant, pleasing geom'etric forms, well-designed
ugly = an eyesore
Building materials: concrete (бетон), timber (лесоматериалы)
high-rise building /apartments (высотное здание)
skyscraper
low-rise apartments (малоэтажный)
multistory (= multi-storey UK) building /car park
foundation (фундамент), façade
basement - подвал
attic = loft - чердак
a staircase - лестничная клетка
energy-efficient, functional, high-tech, practical
flat = apartment
to rehouse the residents - переселить
old-fashioned (building) = historical = quaint /kweɪnt/ (причудливые, с интересной архитектурой)
The city center has some quaint old buildings
historic buildings - исторические задния
historic - исторический, исторически важный important or likely to be important in history historic buildings, a historic day/moment
historical - исторический, имеющий отношение к истории historical documents,
building illumination - подсветка
insulation - изоляция
soundproof (materials) - звуконепроницаемый
to develop (an area), area development
to renovate, renovation - обновлять, ремонтировать, восстанавливать
to modernize - модернизировать
renovation (of historical buildings), opp - leaving them without maintenance /ˈmeɪn.tɪ.nən t s/
run-down districts = poor districts
being altered - изменять здания
construction - стройка, строительство. be under construction
bungalow, penthouse (особняк), mansion (большой особняк)
mass-production - массовое производство
historical buildings
the city offers examples of both classical and contemporary architecture
architecture = architectural style
+ Fashion, shopping
clothes = clothing
The latest trend is for
stylish = snazzy = modern
fashion show -показ
podium - подиум
on the catwalk = runway
to be on the cover
become world-famous top-model
all the rage = current fad - последний писк моды. In the 1940s the lindy-hop was all the rage.
fad -временная мода, кот скоро пройдет
fashion comes and goes
vogue = temporary fashion. In the 1920s, short hair for women became the vogue. /vəʊg/
shop = outlet = store - торговая точка
ТЦ - shopping mall, shopping center
примерочная - fitting room
бутик - boutique /buːˈtiːk/
clothing = clothes
sell at a discount — продавать со скидкой,
to pick up great bargains /ˈbɑː.gɪn/, have an (sharp) eye for a bargain
bargain hunters (= people looking for things at a low price)
She has a sharp eye for a bargain; smth is a real bardain
H&M - is a retail -clothing company
fast-fashion clothing for men
a clothes shop
buy from the shop = purchase in a store
personal consumption - личное потребление
upmarket shops - for people with expensive tastes
Mass branding
excessive shopping - чрезмерный / излишний шопинг
go window shopping - go shopping without intending to buy anything
Shopping around
affordable prices
shoppers are attracted to brightly-lit, colourful displays.
a display -витрина
be a slave to fashion
casual clothes - повседневная одежда
a fashion icon
big chain stores
vintage clothes - /ˈvɪn.tɪdʒ/
(being yourself will never) go out of fashion = be timeless
jacket -пиджак
It suits you well
Well-dressed
appearance = looks
be dressed to kill
have a great sense of style = taste
buy off the peg - you buy them in a standard size from a shop rather than having them made specially for you. If I buy trousers off the peg, they're always too short.
Clothing brand
designer labels
to keep up with the latest fashion -поспевать за модой
be on trend - быть в тренде
The latest fashions
to dress for the occasion - if you are going out to a club or party
get dressed up - наряжаться
Fashion houses
have an eye for what looks good
to know how to mix and match different items/pieces of clothing that go well together
genuine = not fake
to haggle - торговаться (на рынке)
chain stores
some market stalls (на улице) rip you off - they always sell fake stuff
designer brand
trendy (piece of clothing)
Food
tasty = delicious = mouth-watering (слюнки текут) = toothsome (приятный на вкус) = succulent /sʌk.jʊ.lənt/ (сочный) = melt in your mouth, pleasant taste
flavor - вкус, привкус. Use species to give a special flavor to your food,
Home cooked meal
Cuisine
posh restaurant - шикарный, very great and expensive restaurant
Quite overpriced restaurants. high-class restaurant.
high price = pricey (inf)
White wine is an excellent accompaniment to fish
eat, drink = consume
cereal - зерновой
grain - зерно
staple food - основной продукт питания
crop - культура (зерновая).
wheat (пшеница) is a crop
Buckwheat - гречка
wheat, oats /əʊts/ and barley - пшеница, овес и ячмень
wheat bread - белый хлеб
brown bread - черный хлеб
corn - кукуруза
livestock - домашний скот
(I cook smth that is) edible - съедобный
spice /spaɪs/ - специи
dairy products – молочные продукты
seafood
shellfish (моллюск)
nutritious - питательный; nutrition (general) or nutrient (specific); nutritiously
nutrition, nutritional balance, nutritional support
protein, fat,
Nutrients - пит вещества
vegetarian, a vegetarian diet
cholesterol -
smth is a good source of protein = food that is high in protein
be malnourished (the noun is malnutrition ) - недоедать (children as school)
famine = hunger- голод
food quality
to digest - переваривать
Vitamins, minerals
carbohydrates, protein /ˈprəʊ.tiːn/, fat
fibre /ˈfaɪ.bə r / - волокна
cellulose /ˈ s el.jʊ.ləʊs/ - клетчатка
be allergic to smth
processed food - if has chemicals or other substances added to it
contain different substances - сожержать всякие штуки
have/ maintain a balanced diet
f'amine = starvation- голод
natural disaster
fertile - плодородный
rural land - сельхоз земли
microbe - микроб
spicy - острый, с приправами
flavoring - приправа
confectionery - кондитерские товары
flour /flaʊə r / - мука + water + yeast /jiːst/ - дрожжи = dough /dəʊ/- тесто
pasta - макароны
to peel - чистить кожуру (у картошки, например)
to make = to produce
wholefood - здоровая пища - no artificial substances added
organic food - produced by organic farming = ecological, sustainable agriculture
organic farming - is a form of agriculture which uses no chemicals, fertilizers, or pesticides during crops growing. Relies on techniques such as crop rotation, green manure (удобрения), compost, and biological pest control (борьба с вредителями).
fertilizers - удобрения
pesticides - пестициды - are substances meant for attracting, seducing, and then destroying, or mitigating any pest (вредитель)
sustainable agriculture - using farming techniques that protect the environment, устойчивое сельское хозяйство
agriculture = farming
animal / people / financial welfare (благосостояние)- can use
ready meal (in a café/ shop)
food additives - пищ добавки
cuisine = cooking
nourishing meals = healthy
gourmet meal /ˈgɔː.meɪ/ - изысканный
have a quick snack
die of hunger - умираю с голоду (образно)
stew - тушеное мясо
I’m usually starving hungry by then
I often grab a bite to eat as soon as I get home from college
To spoil my appetite
eat like a horse = eat a lot
order a 3-course meal …
a light starter then a main dish, dessert /dɪˈzɜːt/
have a sweet tooth
it makes my mouth water just to think about it - слюнки текут
to foot the bill - заплатить по счету
(is cooking) a pleasure or a chore (boring housework)
follow a recipe /ˈres.ɪ.pi/
to tuck into something you’ve cooked yourself - есть с аппетитом
pickle - рассол, маринад
d'elicacy - лакомство, деликатес
Fast-food chain
junk food – like Md etc.
sugary soft drinks - лимонад
refreshing drink
saturated fat increases cholesterol level (in your blood?) which significantly increases risk of heart desiase or other health problems. Is considered to be dangerous
I usually cook Italian cuisine at home
vegetarian food
curd - творогж bean curd - соевый творог
(smth is) a fat-free food
is high in nutritional value
be conscious of healthy eating
eating in moderation
Health, Sport
You are what you eat
slim - стройный
Too many people are insomniacs these days, especially at their young age – много людей сейчас страдает бессоницей. Особенно молодые
dizziness - головокружение (after over training)
Show off your skills
get fit = get into shape
lose weight
stay healthy
Sport
I do acrobatics three times a week
frontflip, backflip - переднее/заднее сальто
Athlete of the third sports grade
I go kite-surfing sometimes. I enjoy it because it's so thrilling. I can't go often, though,
because there's rarely enough wind where I live. I might take up another water sport instead.
keep fit
unhealthy = unfit = being out of condition
A lack of physical activity
'sedentary lifestyle - сидячий образ жизни. I have a sedentary work - сидячая работа
obesity, obese (adj) = overweight (problems) – ожирение
To get into shape
a fitness programme
train hard ….
I’m a fan of sport
master of sports
workout = drill - тренировка
strenuous workouts - напряженные тренировки
get exhausted - устать
I do a lot of sport
agility - ловкость
endurance - выносливость
strength
mat - мат
dumbbells - гантели
barbell - штанга
be outdone = outrun = overtaken - тебя обогнали
Jogging puts a lot of strain on the knees - нагрузка
advance to the semi-final - выйти (продвинуться) в финал
I love the excitement that builds up as the match progresses
real up-and-coming talent = a rising star - будущий талант, звезда
cardiovascular exercises and muscle building afterwards - сердечно-сосудистый (аэробный) и мышечные нагрузки
let everyone down - подводить всех
A dramatic turnaround
set a record - установить рекорд
beat the record - побить рекорд
spectator - зритель
sponsorship, to sponsor, sponsors
opposite team
competitors - сопернкики
sports = sporting - спортивный, виды спорта. sports car, sports event,
sportsman = sports professional = sportsperson
gym = sports center = sports facility
outplay = win = beat = defeat - обыграть
Be defeated
to qualify for - пройти в следующий этап. Your national football team qualifies for the World Cup
supporter = fan
stadium (открытый) - football, baseball matches are played on a pitch (поле) in a stadium.
arena (крытый) - basketball, volleyball matches are played on a court (площадка) in an arena
a professional
to cheer - поддерживать команду
booing - неодобрительно кричать, чмарить
to reach the final - дойти до финала
performance-enhancing drugs
take / fail a dope test - допинг тест
замена (во время игры)
team spirit - командный дух
outrun (in running), outdistance (in cyclcing) - опередить соперников
a major match
a resounding victory - громкая победа
I like the spirit of the game
a reputation
do/play a lot of sports. I do sports / football
role in the society
to keep fit = to be fit = not to be unfit
affairs = matters? =
to excel in sports - преуспет md спорте
committed fans - преданные фанаты
To enter competition
to compete in sporting events - учавствовать в соревнованиях
warm-up - разминка
! Качаться, тренироваться - to work out. John works out in the gym two or three times a week.
приспосабливается - adapt. The body adapts to the exercise stress
напряженный (сложный) - strenuous = tense = intense. strenuous activity - напряженная деятельность
workout regimen - режим тренировок
go snowboarding
home games, away games (in football f.e.)
football season
to run the marathon
be driven to excel = want to set records or get personal bests (личные рекорды)
Strenuous exercise
do a brisk walk every day - оживленная прогулка
morning running = running in the morning
devote (time/efforts) - жертвовать; devoted (fan) - преданный
safety net - защитная сетка (например, в сноуборде)
raising the profile of sports
promote - промотировать, популяризировать
rain or shine (= in any weather) I love to be outdoor
I am more of an outdoor type of person
balmy = warm weather
sweltering = hot weather
sports star = sports professional = famous personality
break between periods/halves - перерыв между таймами (в игре; half - когда два тайма)
Healthcare
health problems
healthcare = treatment
circulation of blood
Cardiovascular disease - сердечно-сосудистое заболевание
stress-related illnesses
sedentary lifestyle - сидячий образ мизни.
active lifestyle - opp
be vulnerable to smth
be allergic to smth
The AIDS virus is incurable. - не лечится
flu epidemic
Immune system
ligament - связка
joint - сустав. inflammation of a joint - воспаление сустава
immobility - неподвижность
therapist - терапвт
go on a diet, doctor advised to go on a diet
to cure - лечить, find a cure
traditional medicine = herbal tablets and remedies
conventional medicine = modern pills and tablets
holistic medicine (an example of this is aromatherapy) = treatments which involve the whole person, including their mental health
surgery, surgeon
welfare - physical and mental health and happiness. welfare of immigrants
welfare state - taxation which allows the government of a country to provide social services such as
retired people
nursing home - дом престарелых
to look after - присматривать
elderly relatives
Pension age
medicine = drug - лекарство. Take medicine
таблетка - pill
mixture - микстура
blood pressure
Curable
Prescription
the World Health Organisation
lifespan - продолжительность жизни
средняя продолжительнсоть жизни - average life expectancy
physical activity will be helpful for your health - физические нагрузки полезны для здоровья
heart-related illness
fast metabolism - быстрый обмен веществ
aging population -стареющее население
pension age = retirement age
(continue) a productive life
heart disease
healthy diet
medical advances - продвижения в области медицины
prolong smn's life
I have an allergy to smth, I am allergic to smth
Go down with a cold
Pulled a muscle
have a few cuts and bruises
I’m on the mend -?
ache = pain
Catch a cold
A heavy cold
Sore throat
Feel poorly
to be over the worst of it
pay a fortune for (your treatment)
take time off work (when they’re ill) = have a day off work
take some days off work
ask for a day off'
do you think it might be possible for me to have the second week of April off?
get / give a day off
runny nose - сопли текут
To make a speedy recovery
to see a doctor for a check-up
GP - General practitioner - врач общей практики = терапевт
to face up to any health problems you have
to make an appointment to see the doctor - записаться на прием
Health services
bandage - повязка, перевязывать
skin rash /ræʃ/ - кожное раздражение
skin irritants - раздражители кожи
The media
the media = the press = newspapers = magazines
media 'sattention / coverage /hype (раскрутка)/reports
broadcaster = tv presenter = host - диктор, ведущий
a piece of news - одна новость
earth-shuttering news - We have heard the earth-shattering news about Michael Jackson death
Hit headlines
make headlines - have a lot of coverage in the press and TV
be bombarded by news people are bombarded by news
revealing story of smth - история, проливающая свет
be in the hot seat - be in the center of attention in a difficult situation
circulation - тираж
press wall - big wall on the event (where everybody takes photos)
outdoor advertising - наружная реклама
Current affairs
to broadcast - вещание. news broadcasts let us know about world events practically as they happen,
broadcasting - трансляция
broadband - широкополосный
reporter - репортер
information overload - перегрузка инфой
freedom of the press
(media) tycoon - магнат
Censorship
unscrupulous (reporters)
exploiting the topic (-) = using
Invasion of privacy
chequebook journalism, investigative journalism
we uncovered corruption in the banking system
readership
gutter press - желтая пресса, бульварная пресса
libel - клевета в печати
close-ups of players (съемка крупным планом)
the news (always singular) we received was often days or weeks old
broadsheet - quality overage of recent news and current affairs
tabloid - with their lively gossip and colourful stories
news bulletin информационный бюллетень
to change almost beyond recognition - сильно измениться. до неузнаваемоти
(the freedom of press is) the keystone of a free country
to abuse (its position of power) - использовать во вред, злоупортеблять
chat show = talk show
sitcoms - comedy
access information
Famous personalities
cast their integrity aside to get a good story
TV
chat show, commercial **, documentary, drama, game show, makeover show, quiz show, reality show, sitcom, soap opera, talent show, variety show, weather forecast
Parts of a newspaper: advertisement**, colour supplement, editorial, entertainment, fashion,
financial, headline, horoscope, lead story, local news, national news, readers' letters (also called
letters to the editor), sport, what's on
Others: downmarket, highbrow, journal, lowbrow, read between the lines, slander, state-controlled,
tune in, upbeat, upmarket
magazine - aimed at the general public
journal - scientific journal
I was filled with horror when I read the newspaper report of explosion
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