A roving reporter from the BBC was touring a remote part of

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1. Перевод слова reporterReporter — докладчик, репортер Перевод слова Reporter on the ground — репортер, находящийся на месте событий financial reporter — финансовый обозреватель set right the reporter — поправлять докладчика As a Reporter, you must be well primed with facts. Ты репортер, и у тебя всегда должен быть заранее под рукой ворох фактов. It’s a news Reporter’s ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова remoteRemote — далекий, удаленный, дистанционный Перевод слова Remote country — дальняя страна remote ancestors — далекие предки remote sensor — дистанционный датчик The prospect of peace seems Remote. Перспектива мира кажется отдаленной. She enjoys reading about Remote lands. Она любит читать про дальние страны He reached for the Remote control and pressed the «play» button. ... Читать далее...
3. Touring WashingtonA blonde was visiting Washington, DC for the first time. She wanted to see the Capitol building. Unfortunately, she couldn’t find it, so she asked a police officer for directions, «Excuse me, officer, how do I get to the Capitol building?» The officer replied, «Wait here at this bus stop for the number 54 bus. ... Читать далее...
4. Scotland (4)Today Scotland is part of the United Kingdom and is governed from London. There is a special minister in the Government, the Secretary of State for Scotland, who is responsible for education, local government and other important matters in Scotland. Although the legal education and banking systems are slightly different from those in England, life ... Читать далее...
5. A group of Americans was touring IrelandA group of Americans was touring Ireland. One of the women in the group was a real curmudgeon, constantly complaining. The bus seats are uncomfortable. The food is terrible. It’s too hot. It’s too cold. The accommodations are awful. The group arrived at the site of the famous Blarney Stone. «Good luck will be followin’ ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод слова gatheringGathering — собрание, заседание Перевод слова Political gathering — политическое собрание august gathering — благородное собрание document-gathering process — процесс сбора документов A storm was Gathering. Собиралась буря. We watched the Gathering thunderclouds. Мы наблюдали как собираются грозовые тучи. It’s just a few days since our Gathering. Прошло всего несколько дней с момента нашего собрания. ... Читать далее...
7. An attractive woman from New York was driving through a remoteAn attractive woman from New York was driving through a remote part of Texas when her car broke down. An Indian on horseback came along and offered her a ride to a nearby town. She climbed up behind him on the horse and they rode off. The ride was uneventful except that every few minutes ... Читать далее...
8. Living on the Fringes of SocietyCarla: Why do those teenagers have to dress like that? Don’t they want To fit in? Donald: Maybe they feel Marginalized and they’re showing their feelings of Alienation through their clothes. Carla: That’s just a bunch of Psychobabble. Nobody is treating them like Second-class citizens. They’re choosing To set themselves apart, to make themselves Outcasts. ... Читать далее...
9. Traveling to a Remote IslandLeandro: When you said you got a Plum job working abroad, I thought you were going to Europe or Asia. Where exactly is Hueller Island? Alysson: It’s in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Here, I’ll show you on the Map. Leandro: Wow, I had no idea you’d be working in such a Far-flung place. ... Читать далее...
10. A young lady asked the Scotsman what he wore under his kiltA young lady asked the Scotsman what he wore under his kilt. «Reach up there and find out.» She did, but quickly pulled her hand back out and said, «Oh, it’s gruesome!» «Aye, it has,» replied the Scotsman, «and if you put your hand back up there, it’ll grow some more!»...
11. Donald MacDonald from the Isle of SkyeDonald MacDonald from the Isle of Skye (or maybe it was Neil McNell from Barra, but anyway..) went to study at an English university and was living in the hall of residence with all the other students there. After he had been there a month, his mother came to visit him (no doubt carrying reinforcements ... Читать далее...
12. ScotlandScotland is one of the four parts of the GB. Scotland’s area is more than half as big as England’s. The main cities of the country are its capital Edinburgh and the main industrial center Glasgow. Scottish towns look very different from English towns. Some words about Edinburgh. Edinburgh, capital of Scotland, is one of ... Читать далее...
13. A Scottish lad and lass were sitting together on a heathery hillA Scottish lad and lass were sitting together on a heathery hill in the Highlands. They had been silent for a while; then the lass said, «A penny for your thoughts.» The lad was a bit abashed, but he finally said, «Well, I was thinkin’ how nice it would be if ye’d give me a ... Читать далее...
14. A Scottish private walks into the pharmacyA Scottish private walks into the pharmacy near his bases, pulls a beat-up, mutilated condom out of his pocket, and asks the pharmacist how much it would cost to repair the condom. The pharmacist replied that including replacing the band and spot welding the holes, it would cost 26 pence, but that for 29 pence, ... Читать далее...
15. Touring Celebrity Homes and Filming LocationsTour guide: Welcome to Hollywood Tours, everybody. I’m your Tour guide for today, and I’ll be showing you some of the most Memorable locations in Hollywood history. Every seat in this Double-decker bus is a good one, and you’ll be able to see every Landmark we drive by. Uh, do you have a question? Elvira: ... Читать далее...
16. Touring South AmericaA tourist is traveling with a guide through one of the thickest jungles in South America, when he comes across an ancient Mayan temple. The tourist is entranced by the temple, and asks the guide for details. To this, the guide states that archaeologists are carrying out excavations, and still finding great treasures. The tourist ... Читать далее...
17. A Canadian, a Scotsman, and an AustralianA Canadian, a Scotsman, and an Australian are in a bar discussing the mental abilities of their wives. The Canadian says, «You know my wife must be the most stupid woman in the world. She went to a supermarket sale and bought $900 worth of meat, and we don’t even have a freezer! The Scotsman ... Читать далее...
18. TraditionsA man and a woman got married, and he told her : » since you are my wife you should respect my traditions and habits…and i have 3 traditions. So, first tradition: On wednesdays i play football with my friends…no matter what..whether it snows or it rains…i dont care..i play football!! -Is it clear for ... Читать далее...
19. Joe, the neighborhood chronic borrowerJoe, the neighborhood chronic borrower approached his neighbor, «Ray, may I borrow your axe?» «Not today,» Ray replied, «I have to make soup.» «What kind of excuse it that?!» demanded Joe. «Well,» confessed Ray, «I admit its a lousy excuse. But, if I don’t want to loan you my axe, one excuse is as good ... Читать далее...
20. A pollster was taking opinions outside the United NationsA pollster was taking opinions outside the United Nations building in New York City. He approached four men waiting to cross the street: a Saudi, a Russian, a North Korean and a resident New Yorker. He asked, «Excuse me, I would like to ask you your opinion on the current meat shortage?» The Saudi replied, ... Читать далее...
21. ZHow offensive is that?How offensive is that? Jesus has just been nailed to the cross and has begun to suffer from the wounds, A crowd has gathered to watch and sympathize with Him. As Jesus looks out over the gathering he calls to one of his apostle’s. «Paul… Paul,» He calls out. Paul hears his name and comes ... Читать далее...
22. About Britain in brief — О Великобритании краткоGreat Britain or Foggy Albion, or Britain consists of England, Scotland, and Wales. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland includes Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The UK is an island state: it is composed of some 5 thousand small islands lie varying distances from the coasts. Geographically, the island of GB is ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод слова materialMaterial — материал, вещество; материальный Перевод слова Building materials — строительные материалы fissionable materials — расщепляющиеся материалы insulating material — изоляционный материал This Material crushes easily. Этот материал легко мнется. He tackled his Material problems. Он взялся за решение своих материальных проблем. He’s a not bad leadership Material. Из него выйдет неплохой лидер....
24. The most evil thing«Cash, check or charge?» I asked after folding items the woman wished to purchase. As she fumbled for her wallet I notice a remote control for a television set in her purse. «Do you always carry your TV remote?» I asked. «No,» she replied. «But my husband refused to come shopping with me, so I ... Читать далее...
25. An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman were sitting in a barAn Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman were sitting in a bar, drinking, and discussing how stupid their wives were. The Englishman says, «I tell you, my wife is so stupid. Last week she went to the supermarket and bought $300 worth of meat because it was on sale, and we don’t even have a ... Читать далее...
26. Debate about the boxAn engineer, a physicist, and a mathematician are trying to set up a fenced-in area for some sheep, but they have a limited amount of building material. The engineer gets up first and makes a square fence with the material, reasoning that it’s a pretty good working solution. «No no,» says the physicist, «there’s a ... Читать далее...
27. The power of the pressTwo boys are playing football in Golden Gate Park when one is attacked by a Rottweiler. Thinking quickly, the other boy rips off a board of the nearby fence, wedges it down the dog’s collar and twists, breaking the dog’s neck. A reporter who is strollin by sees the incident, and rushes over to interview ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы outback[outback] {n.} 1. The remote and uncultivated wilderness areas ofAustralia or New Zealand, with very few inhabitants. Mike andBarbara roughed it in the Australian outback for nearly two years. 2.Any remote, sparsely populated region. Tom’s old ranch in Texas isnext to an arid outback....
29. Clean Jokes about IrelandAn American and an Irishman were enjoying a ride in the country when they came upon an unusual sight — an old gallows. The American thought he would have a joke on his Irish companion. «You see that, I reckon,» said he to the Irishman, pointing to the gallows. «And now where would you be ... Читать далее...
30. Scotland (3)Scotland is a land of mountains, wild moorlands, narrow valleys and plains. The Highlands of Scotland are among the oldest mountains in the world. The highest of them is Ben Nevis. The lakes of Scotland are called «lochs». The beautiful Loch Lomond with its thirty islands is the largest. One third of the people in ... Читать далее...
31. Strange people are hereThere was a young Scottish boy called Angus who decided to try life in Australia. He found an apartment in a small block and settled in. After a week or two, his mother called from Aberdeen to see how her son was doing in his new life. ‘I’m fine, ‘ Angus said. ‘But there are ... Читать далее...
32. PlasticsMany of us cannot imagine our life at present without plastics. But we cannot realize what a great part they play in raising our standard of living. You cannot go through a single day without some association with plastics. Your toothbrush, the cap of your toothpaste tube, your comb, the handle of your table knife, ... Читать далее...
33. Types and Characteristics of ApartmentsLily: Thanks for coming with me to meet the Rental agent to view an Apartment, but I think I’m Lost. I’m supposed to be there in 10 minutes, but I can’t find it. There are four different Apartment complexes located next to each other and they look Identical. Omid: Don’t you have the address? Lily: ... Читать далее...
34. Seminars for MenCOURSE 001 Combating Stupidity COURSE 002 You Too Can Do Housework COURSE 003 PMS — Learn When To Keep Your Mouth Shut COURSE 004 How To Fill An Ice Tray COURSE 005 We Do Not Want Sleazy Underthings For Christmas COURSE 006 Wonderful Laundry Techniques (Formerly — Don’t Wash My Silks) COURSE 007 Understanding The ... Читать далее...
35. All-inclusiveAn Englishman, an Irishman, a Scotsman, an Aussie, an Abo, a Yank, an African, an elephant, a refrigerator, two blondes, a homosexual, three social workers, a Jew, a crocodile and a kiwi all walked into a bar. The bartender turned around and said, «Is this some kind of a joke?»...
36. The Bachelor DietMonday Breakfast — Who can eat Breakfast on a Monday? Swallow some toothpaste while brushing your teeth Lunch — Send your secretary out for six «gutbombers» — those little hamburgers that used to cost a dime but now cost sixty five cents. Also order French fries, a bowl of chilli, a soft drink and have ... Читать далее...
37. The bachelor’s dietBachelor’s Diet MONDAY: BREAKFAST — Who can eat breakfast on a Monday? Swallow some toothpaste while brushing your teeth LUNCH — Send your secretary out for six «gutbombers» those little hamburgers that used to cost a dime but now cost sixty five cents. Also order French fries, a bowl of chili, a soft drink and ... Читать далее...
38. Life as a thingLife is so interesting thing…. when i was 3 years i always ask her play game with me. i was so small and also i was sweat. Now i am 13 years old, i really grow up.. at the moment i am studying chinese in China. I have a dream be with my mother very ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы white lie[white lie] {n. phr.} An innocent social excuse. I am too busyto go to their house for dinner tonight. I will call them and tell alittle white lie about having the flu....
40. Значение идиомы the ropes[the ropes] {n. plural}, {informal} Thorough or special knowledgeof a job; how to do something; the ways of people or the world. Ona newspaper a cub reporter learns his job from an older reporter whoknows the ropes. When you go to a new school it takes a while tolearn the ropes. Betty showed Jane the ... Читать далее...