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Names
To use a baby-name-book
Credit of my name solely goes to
To be an integral part of my identity
To hold cultural and symbolic significance
To embody throughout the life
Flora, Flowers
To be an avid fan of
Astonishing beauty
It’s absolutely delightful to look at
Passionate gardener
It is absolute necessity
Thoughtful and heartful gift
That can express emotions
To have universal appeal
To have a way of brightening up smbd’s day
To show love and affection
Food
I do indeed
Cookery programmes
To offer valuable insights into culinary technique
Recipe
To experiment with flavors
To dine out – eating outside
to control ingredients, portion, size
budget friendly
it costs an arm and leg
to splash out money – waste money
daylight robbery- the situation you pay so much
Photos
I particularly love capturing nature scenes
Nature has a way of mesmerizing me
Stunning sunset
Vibrant flower [vaibrent]
To preserve these moments through my camera lenses
Employability
Candidates
Competence
Concise
Flexibility
Determination
Eagerness to learn
Tackle tasks
Invaluable experience
Attribute
Alter
Accomplishment
Colleagues
Steady job
Bonus
Career prospective | prospects
Flexitime
Maternity | paternity leave
Morning | night shift
Overtime
Private| public sector
Resign
Retire
Working environment
Workforce
To commit
Compete
Rival
Stand out from the crowd
Punctual
Traditional jobs
Upskill| reskill
Remote Work
Gig economy- short term contracts
enhance expertise
to gain hands-on experience
to be in charge of
responsibilities include V ing
to hone hard and soft skills
more competent
to put what we have learnt into action, in a real-world environment
develop professional connections
boost our CV
to get a competitive edge when applying for a job
to offer| provide adequate sufficient salary
to be able to get adequate remuneration
career growth
to hold the key to success
to be of paramount /utmost importance
to have profound impact on smth
To be positively OPP; adversely affected
flexible working hours
to get stuck at a desk for hours on end
unstable income
to shoulder the whole responsibility
would opt for
employer branding
to offer competitive salary or compensation
1. Inadequate care
2. To place children with someone
When the parental care is inadequate, children should be placed with those who are best able
to care for them
3. Sibling rivalry
My brother and I get along well now that we are adults but when we were kids we had a major
sibling rivalry and we would compete with each other constantly.
4. To be related by blood
For much of the recorded history in view of safety and trust kingdoms have been
predominantly ruled by the people related by blood.
5. To have _________ blood in veins
He had noble blood in veins and could not get used to the life in slums of Moscow.
7. To be authoritarian , insisting on total obedience
Authoritarian relatives should get used to the inevitable fact that their children has personal
interests and views too, and quit insisting on total obedience since such rearing deprive them
of individuality and personal point of view.
8. Strict disciplinarian
Relatives grown in harsh and arduous conditions are more inclined to being strict
disciplinarians and making every endeavor to keep their children from harmful external
threats.
9. To be defenseless against something
Families, which have members pursuing separate interests, are defenseless (vulnerable to)
against disintegration and internal vulnerability.
10.To be vulnerable to something – to be sensitive to smth
11.Close/parental supervision
Parental supervision is not only a way to protect your child, but also a powerful tool for
personal formation. Its lack in childhood undermines the credibility of the world, and the
overabundance in adolescence is the confidence in the parents.
14. To be on good terms with smb
He did not hesitate to disclose his mistake to his family since all of them were on good terms
and there was no place for fear and procrastination.
15. To live up to someone’s expectations
It is absurd to give children a fallacious example to follow and expect them to live up bloated
parental expectations.
17.To follow in smb’s footsteps
The influence of parents on the choice of profession is very significant. Many children take their
parents as their role models and follow in their footsteps in professional life.
18. To express concerns/emotions/ thoughts
Leaving home he felt the expression of concerns, touching emotions and deep thoughts on his
mother`s face.
19. Dent/shake smb’s confidence
Nothing could ever shake her confidence since from childhood she was reared in the
supportive and prudent atmosphere.
20. To lead smb astray
The sudden loss of job and kin lead him astray which lead to more troubles and wrong
decisions.
22.To stand on foot
They are women who are standing on their feet in spite of their unfair and unequal
circumstances.
23.To ground someone
Not been grounded by own relatives child, will barely be able to do the same for own children.
24.To meet someone through smb
25.Idolise, look up to smb
The children look up to me and I feel nothing but will and ambition.
27.Can’t stand/ can’t bear
28.Distance relatives
29.Estranged husband/ wife
Some children after standing on own feet try to rejoin their distant relatives and make
estranged husband and wife feel warm again.
32.Deprived childhood
33.To come from a broken home
Most convicted juvenile offenders have no secondary education, come from a broken home or
dysfunctional family and have less than satisfactory living conditions.
34.Apply for custody of children
Women have the same right as men to apply for divorce and for custody of their children. They
are also entitled to remarry.
35. Grant custody to smb/ award sole custody to
In cases where domestic violence against a pregnant woman or her unborn fetus has occurred,
there should be legal mechanisms to grant custody to the mother prior to the birth of the baby
37.One-parent family / single-parent family.
39.Hereditary. -irs
All the men in our family are bald. I suppose it's hereditary.
40.To receive a good upbringing – tərbiyyə
41.Breadwinner
As a result of the war, 20,000 people had been killed in Azerbaijan and many families had been
left without a breadwinner.
42.To bear a remarkable resemblance to/ to be a spitting image of smb Kate’s the spitting
image of her mother. They both have blue eyes and dimples
Useful phrases
4) To take after someone
I take after my father. We’re both architects, and we both love soccer.
6) Like father, like son
Jimmy is tall just like his father, and they have the same smile. Like father, like son.
7) To be in one’s blood = something that is ingrained in that person’s family. Law is in
my blood. I’m a lawyer, and so is my father, my grandfather, and two of
my aunts.
8) The apple of their eye.
Our grandson is the apple of our eye. We absolutely adore him.
9) Get along with (or get on with)
I feel fortunate that I get along with my family so well.
10) (just) one big happy family
To outsiders, they seemed like one big happy family, but they often fought behind
closed doors.
13) To wear the pants = hold the authority.
My mother definitely wears the pants in the family. My dad only thinks he does.
15) Family man
Carl never goes out with his coworkers after work. He’s a true family man, and always
rushes home to be with his wife and kids.
17) Born with a silver spoon in their mouth = born in privileged family.
We may both be wealthy now, but I was not born with a silver spoon in my mouth. I had
nothing when I was young, and all of my fortune is down to my own hard work.
Education
to attend classes: to go to classes
bachelors degree: an undergraduate course which usually lasts 3-4 years
boarding school: a school where pupils live during term time
distance learning: a way of studying where tuition is carried out over the Internet or by post
face-to-face classes:
to fall behind with your studies: to progress less quickly than others
to give feedback: to offer guidance on a student’s work
a graduation ceremony:
higher education: education, usually in a college or university,
an intensive course: a course that offers lots of training in order to reach a goal i
to keep up with your studies: to not fall behind
to learn something by heart: to memorize it
a mature student: a student who is older than average
masters degree:
to meet a deadline: to finish a job or task in the time allowed or agreed
to play truant: to stay away from classes without permission
private language school: an independent school run as a business concern
public schools: exclusive independent schools in the UK
a single-sex school:
to sit an exam: to take an exam
state school: a school paid for by public funds and available to the general public
subject specialist:
to take a year out: to spend a year working or travelling before starting university
tuition fees:
to work your way through university: to have a paid job whilst studying to support
yourself financially
Assessment| evaluations
Student loans, debts
The equality gap continues to narrow
The most advantaged areas
To be highly motivated
Peers
Disadvantaged students
Eligible | suitable
To improve the attainment of disadvantaged students
School standards
To make a significant contribution
Emotional and mental well-being
To tackle urgent priorities
Curriculum experienced teachers
Less experienced and lower-qualified staff
Self-regulated
Stick to study schedule
Absorb- to understand
Extracurricular activities
Utilize
Procrastinating
Acclimate
Longhand note taking
Shopping
Window shopping
Fixed prices
Foot shopping
Bargain
Negotiate prices
Liability/ asset
Shopping until drop
Range of products
Geniunly enjoy
Knockdown price- A knockdown price is much lower than it would be normally.
To go on a shopping spree- to shop excessively; to buy a lot of things in an extravagant way
Shopaholic
One-stop shop
High-end shop- expensive shop
Kiosk
Retail shop- for individuals
Wholesale shop- sell to businesses
Mid-season sale
advertising campaign: a series of advertisements to persuade people to buy something
to be careful with money: to not over-spend
carrier bag: bags (usually plastic) supplied by shops
Films | Movies
It really did not do much for me
It was supposedly the biggest blockbuster of the year
It might be worth checking out
The plot was convoluted- smth difficult to understand
Intricate plot: a very complex, labyrinthine plot.
Huge disappointment for me as far as I am concerned it was a complete waste of time
I am still scratching my head as to why this film was highly acclaimed
Dark or black comedy
Dark sense of humor
Sarcasm/ irony
Plot
Cast
To star - emily blonde star in emily wears prada
Main character\ scene
Meaningful
Silly
Moving films or scenes
Mindless,
Hilarious
Creepy
Dreary: gloomy or depressing.
Futuristic: telling about the future
Heartbreaking: that breaks your heart and evokes sad emotions.
Tear-jerking: tragic, making you cry.
Threadbare plot- a simple, primitive plot.
Subordinate plot (subplot): a plot that is related to, but less important than the main
plot of a story
Unravelling of the plot: the way in which a story develops over time. I first thought
Jack London's novel "Martin Eden" to be straightforward. However, the plot
unraveled in a very unpredicted way.
Keep you on the edge of seat- super thrilling
To fire your imagination- u are inspired
I’d remember if ı had
Adult content
Film star
High-pressure - demanding
Seem nice in the roles he or she play
Not a biggest fan
Entartaining
Everyone apriciate humor in movies
Visual affects
an action movie: a film with fast moving scenes, often containing violence
to be engrossed in: to be completely focused on one thing
to be based on: to use as a modal
a blockbuster: a film that is a big commercial success
a low budget film: a film made with a small amount of money
on the big screen: at the cinema
to see a film: to see a film at the cinema (see ‘watch a film’ below)
showings: performances of a film
soundtrack: the music that accompanies a film
special effects: the visuals or sounds that are added to a film which are difficult
to produce naturally
to watch a film: to watch a film on TV (see ‘to see a film’ above)
Genre- the type of the film
Streaming services- online platforms like Netflix that show music.
Not easy to put a label on it – it is difficult to understand.
In the lead- playing the main part of the movie
Books
the central character: the main person in a film or book
to be a big reader: someone who reads a lot
to be based on: to use as a modal
to be heavy-going: difficult to read
to be engrossed in: to be completely focused on one thing
a classic: of the highest quality
to come highly recommended: to be praised by another person
couldn’t put it down: wasn’t able to stop reading a book
a page turner: a book that you want to keep reading
captivating - holding your attention by being extremely interesting, exciting,
pleasant, or attractive.
to read something from cover to cover: to read a book from the first page to the last
to get a good/bad review: to receive positive or negative feedback
hardback: a book with a rigid cover (see ‘paperback’ below)
paperback: a book with a flexible cover (see ‘hardback’ above)
a historical novel: a story set in the past
plot: the main events in a film or book
sci-fi: science fiction
to take out (a book from the library): to borrow a book from the library
to tell the story of: to outline the details of someone’s life or an event
curl up with a book.- to get comfortable and read.
I would rather distract myself with a great book
Gave me insight to
Sensation of turning the pages
Smelling books
Reading someone’s mind
Enthusiastic reader
Reading books at one sitting- during one limited period, without stopping
A door stopper- a book being so thick and heavy that it can be used as a doorstopper
Reading loads of books
Not reading in depth
Sense of accomplishment
Carry around books
To know like a book: to know something extremely well
To read between the lines: When I broke up with my girlfriend, I didn't want anyone
to know that. But Tom saw us in the different corners of the classroom and read
everything between the lines.
A sea change in something: a fundamental shift
Music
adoring fans: people who love a particular band or singer
background music: music that is played while something else is happening
a catchy tune: a song that is easy to remember and makes you want to sing it
classical music: music that is regarded as part of a long, formal tradition
Environment
To litter | to pollute
emission of greenhouse gases.
melting of polar ice caps
rising sea levels
flash floods
hurricanes- a violent wind that has a circular movement, especially in the West
Atlantic Ocean
wildfires- meşəyanğını
drought,
excessive snow,
desertification.- səhralaşma
Being massive problem-
carbon dioxide – a gas formed when carbon is burned, or when people or animals
breathe out.
carbon monoxide – a poisonous gas formed by the burning of carbon, especially in
the form of car fuel.
greenhouse gas – a gas in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide, that absorbs
radiation and gives off heat by people
smog – a mixture of smoke, gases, and chemicals, especially in cities, that makes the
atmosphere difficult to breathe and harmful for health.
Toxic pollutants- cause cancer
Habitat- the natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives:
Environmental hazard- event which has the potential to threaten the surrounding
natural environment.
Environmental disaster- a catastrophic event affecting the environment due to
human activity.
Conservation – the protection of plants, animals and natural resources, usually by
planned human action.
conservationist – a person who takes action to protect the environment from
damage caused by humans.
Local\ native\ wildlife – animals that live in the wild in natural conditions
Fauna| flora
Vegetation – the collective name for all the plants growing in a particular place or
area.
I walk when possible rather than driving or taking public transport in order to
reduce my carbon footprint.
dying out – to become increasingly less common, almost to the point of extinction.
deforestation – the cutting down or burning of all the trees in an area.
degradation – the process in which the quality of something is damaged or
destroyed.
air quality – the extent to which the air is free of pollution.
Poisonous, toxic – having chemical properties that can cause harm or kill.
poaching – the illegal hunting or capturing of wild animals.
drought – a long period when there is little or no rain.
flooding
Release smth to air
Overpopulation- Rapid population growth leads to increased urbanization. This
results in higher demand for energy, water, and food, leading to increased pollution
and waste generation.
Industrial and Commercial Activities: Urban areas often host numerous industries
and commercial activities, which can release pollutants into the air, water, and soil.
Improper waste disposal and emissions from factories contribute to environmental
degradation.
Lack of Green Spaces: Urbanization often leads to the loss of green spaces and
natural ecosystems, affecting biodiversity and reducing the urban environment's
ability to absorb carbon dioxide and filter pollutants.
Lack of Environmental Awareness:
Solutions
to fight / to combat / to tackle global warming –
contribute to global warming
Renewable energy – solar power, fossil fuels
energy-efficient – using only as much energy as is needed without any waste
Fossil fuels- a fuel, such as coal, oil and gas, that is formed in the earth from dead
plants and animals.
solar power – power obtained by harnessing the energy of the sun's rays.
Sustainable products – process of creation of these products are not harmful to
nature
Biodegradable- able to decay naturally and in a way that is not harmful
Recycling
Frugal- [fruql] it means u dont spend so much on things, being careful on spending
Pick up slack- to improve a situation by doing something that someone else has not
done or not completed:
Environmentalism- movement of taking care of environment
Environmentally friendly energy saving methods- for ex, solar panels
Not using single use plastic cups, carrying water bottle with yourself
Since my expertise (experience) lies elsewhere
Switching off lights
İt is mandotary in some countries
Sorting to Different bins/ trash cans
Seperate trash into different bins
Food based bins
My attitude changes towards …
To be green
Ordineness- nizamlılıq
Being sensible towards environment-
Education on environmental issues
Preserve | protect environment
afforestation – the action of planting trees on an area of land in order to make a
forest.
to go green – to choose an environmentally-friendly lifestyle.
on foot – to walk rather than use a form of transport.
safeguard – take action to protect something from harm or damage.
Ways to disposal – how u get rid of them once u used them
Save energy at home- Much of our electricity and heat is powered by coal, oil and
gas. Use less energy by lowering your heating and cooling, switching to LED light
bulbs and energy-efficient electric appliances, washing your laundry with cold water
or hanging things to dry instead of using a dryer.
Walk, cycle or take public transport
Eat more vegetables- Producing plant-based foods generally results in fewer
greenhouse gas emissions and requires less energy, land and water.
Sustainable Energy Solutions: Technology has enabled the development of
renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. Implementing
these clean energy solutions reduces greenhouse gas emissions, mitigates climate
change, and decreases dependence on fossil fuels.
Environmental Monitoring and Data Collection: Modern technology, such as remote
sensing, satellite imaging, and IoT (Internet of Things) devices, allows for real-time
monitoring of environmental parameters.
Energy Efficiency: Advancements in technology have led to the creation of energy-
efficient appliances, buildings, and transportation systems.
Environmental Education and Awareness: Technology facilitates information
dissemination and environmental education through various platforms like websites,
apps, and online courses.
Conservation – the protection of plants, animals and natural resources, usually by
planned human action.
conservationist – a person who takes action to protect the environment from
damage caused by humans.
Local\ native\ wildlife – animals that live in the wild in natural conditions
Fauna| flora
Vegetation – the collective name for all the plants growing in a particular place or
area.
I walk when possible rather than driving or taking public transport in order to
reduce my carbon footprint.
Arts
A work of Art | a work of music | a work of literature
A priceless portrait
Contemporary | Modern art- Art produced in second half of 20 th century, or in the 21 st
century
Cubism- art that uses simple geometric shapes
Digital Art
Expressionism- refers to art in which the image of reality is distorted in order to make it
expressive of the artist’s inner feelings or ideas
Fine arts- art whose products are to be appreciated primarily for their imaginative,
aesthetic, or intellectual content
Graffiti art-
Impressionism (impressionist)- A movement in painting characterized by a concern with
depicting the visual impression of the movement
Modernism (modernist)- A style or movement in the arts that aims to break away from
classical and traditional forms.
Plastic arts- art such as sculpture and ceramics, or the representation of solid objects
with three- dimensional effects
Still-life painting- the depiction of inanimate objects for their form, colour, texture, and
composition
Surrealism- A 20th -century avant-grade movement which strives to release creativity,
for example, through the irrational juxtaposition of images
Visual arts- Art forms such as painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics,
photography, video, filmmaking, design, crafts and architecture
Composition- the artistic arrangement of the parts of painting
Contrast- Enhancement of the apparent brightness or clarity of a design provided by the
difference in colors or textures.
To commission a work of art from artist– to officially ask somebody to paint a picture or
compose a piece of music for you
An art movement – for ex, impressionist, romantics, modernists
Performance art - A form of art in which the artist performs something, rather than
producing a physical work of art
Funding for the Arts
A Mixed funding model for the arts
The imposition of censorship- I believe that the imposition of censorship is sometimes
necessary to protect young people from exposure to pornographic writing or images.
a talented playwright- a person who writes plays for theatre
to appeal to audiences- to attract or interest those who go to watch a play or film
a literature festival | a book festival- A regular gathering of writers and
readers in a particular city, perhaps every year.
Literary and artistic heritage- the tradition of writing or painting that a country, city or
town has had for many years, distinguishing it as an important part of its character
To express oneself
Street musicians –
Genres of music-
To take up a musical instrument – to start to learn to play a musical instrument
Live music
A resident orchestra- a large group of people who play musical instruments together in
the same venue
An opera house
Folk songs – folks in the traditional style of country or community
Popular music
A visual fest – smth that is extremely beautiful
Think outside the box
Thought-provoking- stimulating careful consideration or attention
To have passion for
Culture / cultural
Sophisticated | cultured person
Culture vulture – a person who is very interested in the arts. (informal)
To be good at + ing
Doesn’t take classes to maintain it
Pictures on the wall
Creation / creative
Imagination / imaginative
Fiction / fictional
Art / artistic
Poetry/poetic
Music/ musical
Minority languages
Drama / dramatic
Paintings sculpture drawing
Beautiful representation of...
The portrayal of something| somebody- In the past, the portrayal of women in art was
often as possessions, owned by rich men
To express ideas and concepts
To learn from art
To encourage creativity
To promote harmony
Put them up on the wall, hang them
Appreciate | Admire artworks
Art can teach somebody about culture
The (name) art gallery, museum
The aesthetic qualities of something
Private viewing - an occasion when a few people are invited to look at an exhibition of
paintings before it is open to the public.
Help pupils to understand what it is to be a global citizen, including the importance of
tolerance and understanding
Gain the knowledge and skills that will broaden their horizons and set them up for
later life
Language education is often not just a matter of mastering a vocabulary and a
grammar, but of immersing oneself in a culture, a history, a way of life.
Mixed
Reveal- make known
Relieve- yüngülləşmək
Conversation / Holidays
To shine mercilessly
Mild summer
Outdoor activities
To visit beach areas
-- is not for my liking
not necessarly
personal commitments
financial consideration
availability of time off from
to get away from the hectic pace of city | city life
I do make a point to..
Circumstances allow
Rejunvation
It meant a long leave from..
To provide smb with an extended period of time..
To pursue hobbies
Have shifted- changed
To evolve
I find myself gravitating towards more – if smth is attractive to u
Limited time
To pique interest
To captivate imagination
The burstling capital of
To be renowned for its futuristic technology
Rich cultural heritage
Vibrant cityscape
İt is a melting pot of ancient thraditions and modern innovation to immerse myself in
the diverse experiences..
Historic landmarks
To delve into the vibrant street culture
Being late
While
Occasional lateness
Due to unforeseen circumstances
Consistently being late
To strain friendship
To create a sense of frustration