Tarasova Irina

There were some expressions in the video that I didn't know: 1) Expression: Hit the books   Translation : Усердно заниматься учебой, засесть за учебу Synonyms: Study hard, Bury one's nose in books Usage in Context: After a long weekend of partying, Sarah decided it was time to hit the books and prepare for her exams.   2) Expression : Pull an all - nighter Translation: Не спать всю ночь напролет, учиться всю ночь Synonyms: Stay up all night, work through the night.   Usage in Context: John had no choice but to pull an all-nighter when he realized that his exam was due the next morning.   3) Expression : Cut class   Translation : Пропускать занятия без уважительной причины.   Synonyms: Skip class Usage in Context: Despite knowing the importance of attending lectures, Mark couldn't resist the temptation to cut class and go for a walk.   4) Expression : Withdraw from the course   Translation : Отчислиться или...

  • How do you feel when you look at your wheel? - Looking at my wheel, I understand and clearly see that the sections are "not balanced" and to be honest, I'm not surprised. But I understand that you can strive for balance all your life, and I don't think anyone can have a perfectly balanced wheel. • What are the surprises? - I was surprised by the Financial section, and in fact, I didn't realize or even think that I had a good financial foundation. I was also even a little scared by the result of the Physical section. I knew that I really didn't have enough time to monitor my physical condition, but I didn't think it would be so unsatisfactory. • Which aspects stand out as areas where your life is flourishing? - The social and financial sections of my wheel are flourishing, although I didn't realize it. I consider myself a rather uncommunicative person and this is a trait of my character that I recognize and I don't think it's good ...

   Vocabulary 2  Some words and expressions that are new to me from the first few chapters (9 chapters in part 1) of the novel: Word Translation Synonyms Antonyms Example of usage from the book 1.  Vulnerable Уязвимый, беззащитный Helpless, sensitive, unprotected Protected, safe, secure Ellie cast a strange, vulnerable glance back over her shoulder… (p.21)   2.  « Psychological cold pocket people » Эмоционально холодные люди, люди с закрытым внутренним миром An emotionally distant person, an unfeeling person, a cold-hearted person   An emotionally warm person, an empathetic person, a caring individual It was simply one of those psychological cold pocket people sometimes passed through… (p.23)   3. Tosspot Пьяница, алкоголик Drunkard , alcoholic Teetotaler, abstainer, sober person I guess Will was the biggest tosspot this side of Bucksport. (p.27)   4.  Eye-watering hum «Слезоточащий раздражающий гул», «жгучий гул вокруг» Ear-spl...

 Vocabulary 1  Some words and expressions that are new to me from the first few chapters (7 chapters in part 1) of the novel: Word Translation Synonyms Antonyms Example of usage from the book 1. Path Путь , тропинка , дорожка Route , way, road, course, direction Blockage , obstacle   A path led up through the neighboring field… (p. xiv - The "Introduction" of the novel has its own separate page count.)   2. Demise Кончина, гибель, смерть Death , passing Birth , Survival , Continuation   On a day not long after Smucky’s demise… (p. xiv)   3. Gruesome Ужасный, страшный, жуткий Horrific , terrible, awful Attractive , beautiful , cheerful I found the result so startling and so gruesome that I put the book in a drawer… (p. xv)   ...