🔵 phlegmatic

♦️showing little emotion

🗯 Example:
-"the phlegmatic British character."

Here is a list of useful vocabulary and collocations from the response, along with their definitions and example sentences:

Vocabulary and Collocations
1. Source of inspiration - Definition: Someone or something that motivates or influences a person to act, think, or feel in a positive way.
- Example: My grandmother has always been a source of inspiration for me with her hard work and resilience.
2. Stand out - Definition: To be noticeable or prominent; to be significantly different in a good way.
- Example: Among all the candidates, her creative approach really stood out during the interview process.
3. Goes beyond - Definition: To exceed what is required or expected.
- Example: The company goes beyond customer expectations by providing personalized services.
4. Make even the most boring topics interesting - Definition: To have the ability to present dull or unexciting subjects in a way that captures attention.
- Example: The professor has a knack for making even the most boring topics interesting through his storytelling approach.
5. Encouraged us to think critically - Definition: Motivated or stimulated someone to analyze, evaluate, and form judgments rather than just accepting information.
- Example: The teacher encouraged us to think critically about the issues presented in the literature, rather than just summarizing the plot.
6. Never lost his temper - Definition: To remain calm and composed without becoming angry or frustrated.
- Example: Despite the chaos in the classroom, the teacher never lost his temper and handled the situation calmly.
7. Struggling - Definition: Experiencing difficulty or effort in doing something.
- Example: The new employee was struggling to understand the complex software system.
8. Genuine care - Definition: Sincere and honest concern or interest in someone’s well-being.
- Example: The mentor's genuine care for his mentees is evident in how much time he dedicates to helping them succeed.
9. Stayed with me - Definition: To remain in one’s memory or have a lasting impact.
- Example: The advice my father gave me when I was young has stayed with me throughout my life.
10. Faced a difficult situation - Definition: Encountered a challenging or hard circumstance.
- Example: When I faced a difficult situation at work, I remembered my mother's words about staying calm and focused.
11. Shape my outlook on life - Definition: To influence or determine one's perspective or attitude toward life.
- Example: Traveling to different countries has really shaped my outlook on life and made me more open-minded.
12. Navigate through life’s challenges - Definition: To find a way to deal with or manage difficult situations or obstacles in life.
- Example: Learning from failures has helped me navigate through life’s challenges more effectively.
These words and collocations are particularly useful for describing personal experiences, qualities of people, and life lessons in both speaking and writing tasks in IELTS.

🇺🇸Классное выражение из фильма «Back to the Future»

🇺🇸To fiddle
- Возиться

(значение связано с тем, когда кто-то занимается чем-то мелким или незначительным, часто без особой цели)

🇺🇸- Sam, stop fiddling with that thing and come in here and eat your dinner.

- Сэм, перестань возиться с этой штукой, иди сюда и ешь свой ужин.

🔵 abyss

♦️a bottomless gulf or pit

🗯 Example:
-"He led down into the dark abyss."

Daily Slice of IELTS Ideas

**Sport and Politics**
- Many believe that sports should be kept distinct from politics.
- Governments play a role in organizing major sports events like the Olympics.
- Such events bring in investment opportunities and generate employment.
- The Olympics serve as a promotional platform for the host country.
- They draw in large crowds of tourists and sports enthusiasts.
- These events are often hosted by affluent nations.
- Less affluent nations should also be given the opportunity to host these events.

🇺🇸Запоминаем выражение на английском

🇺🇸Disheartening
- Обескураживающий / Удручающий

🇺🇸- I find that quite disheartening.

- Я нахожу это весьма удручающим.

🔵 hackles

♦️the hairs on an animal's neck and back that rise when the animal is angry or afraid

🗯 Example:
-"the cat continues to growl, it's hackles raised."

Here are some additional ideas to expand the list on sport and politics:
- Hosting international sports events can boost national pride and unity.- Politicians often use successful sports teams or events to gain public support and improve their image.
- Sports can serve as a platform for diplomatic relations and cultural exchange between countries.- International sporting events can highlight social and political issues, such as human rights or inequality, drawing global attention.
- There is a risk of sports being used for political propaganda or to distract from domestic problems.- Sporting boycotts and protests can be used as political tools to express disapproval of a host country's policies or actions.
- Corruption and financial scandals are sometimes linked to the organization of major sports events, impacting the credibility of both sports and politics.- Collaboration between sports organizations and governments can help promote healthier lifestyles and social inclusion through sports initiatives.

🇺🇸Полезное выражение на английском

🇺🇸To rant
- Разглагольствовать / Рассуждать

🇺🇸- There's an old vet in there ranting about the war.

- Там старый ветеран рассуждает о войне.

🔵 lucent

♦️softly bright or radiant

🗯 Example:
-"the lucent moon."

Here are three IELTS Writing Task 2 questions and three IELTS Speaking questions on the topic of sports and politics:

IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions
1. Some people argue that politics should stay out of sports, while others believe that sports and politics are inherently connected. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2. Hosting major international sports events, such as the Olympics or the FIFA World Cup, often requires significant government involvement and investment. Do you think the benefits of hosting such events outweigh the costs? Why or why not?
3. **Sporting events are sometimes used as platforms for political statements or protests. Do you think sports should be used to promote political or social messages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.


IELTS Speaking Questions
1. Part 2: Describe a sporting event you have watched or attended that had a political element to it. You should say: - What the event was
- When and where it took place - How politics was involved
- And explain how you felt about this combination of sports and politics.
2. Part 3: In your opinion, should athletes express their political opinions publicly, or should they focus solely on their sport? Why?
3. Part 3: What impact do you think hosting a major sports event has on a country’s international reputation? Can it be both positive and negative? How?

🇺🇸Полезное выражение на английском

🇺🇸Drastic
- Радикальный / Резкий / Кардинальный

🇺🇸- But when things get truly bad, sometimes you have to make a drastic change.

- Но когда дела идут по-настоящему плохо, иногда нужно что-то кардинально поменять.