Life skills: decisions and problem-solving

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come up with a solution

придумывать решение

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find an answer

to think of a way to deal successfully with a problem

Our team came up with a solution: we used the gym for one activity and the hall for the other.

We need to come up with a solution because two groups have booked the same room.

consider the consequences

учитывать последствия

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ignore the consequences

to think about what may happen as a result of an action

I try to consider the consequences before posting a photo of a friend online.

We considered the consequences of cancelling the event, including the money people had already spent.

deal with a problem

решать проблему

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handle a problem

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ignore a problem

to take action to solve or manage a difficulty

We dealt with a problem in our group by agreeing who would finish each task.

It is easier to deal with a problem early, before it affects the rest of the project.

find a way around a problem

находить обходное решение

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find a workaround

to discover another method that avoids a difficulty or obstacle

We found a way around a problem with the printer by displaying our poster on a screen.

We can often find a way around a problem by using different equipment.

identify the cause

выявлять причину

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find the root cause

to discover the reason why a problem exists

The teacher identified the cause of my mistakes: I was reading the instructions too quickly.

Before replacing my laptop, I need to identify the cause of its slow performance.

learn from experience

look at a problem from a different angle

make an informed decision

make up your mind

reach a compromise

trust your judgement

weigh up the options