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This set of flashcards helps learners of English at the secondary school level. It focuses on vocabulary, with examples ranging from everyday items like "bacon roll" to more complex terms like "blockbuster" and "niche films." The platform supports backward learning, allowing users to switch between languages for comprehensive practice. Ideal for students and travelers, these vocabulary flashcards aid in building a strong foundation in English, making them particularly useful for intermediate learners looking to expand their word bank.
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English
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English
Created / Updated
24.11.2015 / 27.11.2018

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Niche' films are doing well these days.

N(s)ichenfilme

Digital technology has had a huge effect on the film industry.

Digitale Technologie

Access to the papers is restricted to senior management

Zugang zu

We need a health service that is accessible to everyone.

Gesundheitsversorgung, die für alle zugänglich ist

There is considerable anxiety among staff about job losses.

beträchtliche Angst/Furcht

Michelle married him after a whirlwind romance.

eine schnelle/turbulente Romanze

Tom is very romantic and always sends her red roses on her birthday.

romantisch

The experiment was a big success.

ein grosser Erfolg

The operation was successful.

erfolgreich

It took us ages to choose a new carpet. (choose/chose/chosen)

(aus)wählen

You have a choice of hotel or self-catering accommodation.

die Wahl haben

She entertained the children with stories, songs and drama.

unterhalten

The town provides a wide choice of entertainment.

ein grosses Angebot an Unterhaltung

Sales of new cars grew by 10 percent last year.

Der Verkauf von neuen Autos stieg um 10% letztes Jahr.

There has been a rapid growth of world population. grow (v.)

ein schnelles Wachstum der Weltbevölkerung

Costner produced and directed the film.

produzieren und Regie führen

At this point the satellite separates from its launcher.

trennen von

This is the zone of separation between the warring factions.

Trennzone

Paint for the project was supplied by the city.

Farbe wurde von der Stadt zur Verfügung gestellt

I've only got a week's supply of tablets left.

Vorrat für eine Woche

The movie was shot in New Zealand.

(Film) drehen

The man is distributing leaflets to passers-by. (distribute)

verteilen (hand out)

This book is vastly superior to his last one.

bei weitem

The military have tightened their grip on the capital.

den Griff enger machen

The concert was expected to be a sell-out.

ausverkauft sein

The growth in short breaks is at the expense of longer package holidays.

auf Kosten von

Several of his films have been near misses.

beinahe Fehlschlag

Collect your tickets at the box office.

Holen Sie bitte Ihre Eintrittskarten an der Abendkasse ab.

Many people only go to see the media-hyped blockbusters.

von den Medien hochgespielt

It's very handy having a light above your desk. (Handy!!=mobile phone)

nützlich (useful)

All the iTunes files are arranged alphabetically.

alphabetisch ein/anordnen

He has a conservative attitude to education.

eine konservative Haltung gegenüber

Our flight was cancelled.

Unser Flug wurde gestrichen.

I don’t approve of cosmetic surgery.

Ich billige … nicht

There is a huge demand for new housing.

eine riesige/sehr grosse Nachfrage

There are a number of options available.

eine Anzahl Alternativen, Optionen

So the media industry must raise its game now.

mehr Einsatz bringen

I guarantee you'll love this film.

garantieren

Her fabulous recipes will delight anyone who loves chocolate. delightful (adj.)

entzücken, erfreuen

You can see the film in a wide variety of formats.

eine breite Auswahl von Formaten

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