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1. At the Art ExhibitI really wanted to see the new Exhibit at the art museum and invited Lucy to come along. We both like Contemporary art and this was an Exhibition for an artist that we’ve both liked, Ever since she was An up and coming artist 10 years ago. This was a Retrospective so there was going ... Читать далее...
2. A little boy and his dad are standing in lineA little boy and his dad are standing in line at the grocery store behind a big fat lady. The little boy says, «hey dad, look how fat that lady is!» «Shhhh, quiet son, she’ll hear you.» «But dad, look how big and fat that lady is!» «Shhhhhh, don’t say that son, it’s not nice!» ... Читать далее...
3. An artist asked the gallery ownerAn artist asked the gallery owner if there had been any interest in his paintings on display at that time. «I have good news and bad news,» the owner replied. «The good news is that a gentleman inquired about your work and wondered if it would appreciate in value after your death. When I told ... Читать далее...
4. Art galleries of LondonТопик Художественные галереи Лондона рассказывает о коллекциях живописи, хранящихся в Национальной галерее, Национальной портретной галерее и Британской галерее Тейт, переименованной сейчас в «Тейт Британия». Национальная галерея была открыта 1839 году, но датой основания считается 1824 год, когда была приобретена коллекция из 38 картин Ангерштейна, которая и послужила основой для будущей галереи. Британская галерея Тейт — ... Читать далее...
5. Art in our life — Искусство в нашей жизниArt plays an important role in my life. It aids the people`s understanding of their culture. No doubt tastes should be developed through images of high artistic culture, whereas works of popular culture as a rule meet consumer`s tastes. In my opinion the habit of looking at good pictures is in itself a means by ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод слова newlyNewly — вновь, заново, по-новому Перевод слова Furniture newly arranged — по-новому расставленная мебель newly arrived — вновь прибывший newly-born child — новорожденный newly married — новобрачный, новобрачная The offices were Newly tabled. В офисах были поставлены новые столы. That grass is Newly seeded, please get off! Газон только что засеяли, пожалуйста, уйдите с него. ... Читать далее...
7. For Lovers Only на английском языке писателя G. K. ChestertonGabriel Gale was energetically painting a new sign for the Rising Sun Inn when his attention was engaged by a new arrival, Diana Westermaine. The lady was tall and dark, and Gale looked at her steadily and rather longer than is strictly polite-but painters are absent-minded. When he left off looking at her, she began ... Читать далее...
8. The newly married man came home from workThe newly married man came home from work to find his new bride stretched languorously on the sofa, dressed in a negligee. «Guess what I got planned for dinner?» she asked seductively. «And don’t you dare tell me you had it for lunch today.»...
9. Перевод слова exhibitionExhibition — выставка, проявление, демонстрация Перевод слова Art exhibition — выставка картин или скульптуры an exhibition of bad manners — проявление невоспитанности to stop the exhibition of a film — запретить показ фильма I declare this Exhibition open. Я объявляю эту выставку открытой. He responded in champion’s style by treating the fans to an Exhibition ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова tinyTiny — крошечный Перевод слова Tiny parasitic insects — маленькие насекомые-паразиты tiny spark — искорка tiny brook — ручеек tiny tot with yellow hair — малыш с золотистыми волосами The plate had a Tiny chip in the edge. На ободке тарелки была крошечная щербинка. The computer chips were Tiny. Компьютерные микросхемы были крошечные. It was ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод слова contemporaryContemporary — современник, современный, живущий в одно время Перевод слова In the contemporary western world — в современном западном мире contemporary author — современный автор the rampant consumerism of contemporary society — безудержное потребительство современного общества Contemporary minds and rock groove together. Современные взгляды и рок прекрасно сочетаются друг с другом. John Aubrey was a ... Читать далее...
12. College DormOn the first day of college, the Dean addressed the students, pointing out some of the rules: «The female dormitory will be out-of-bounds for all male students, and the male dormitory to the female students. Anybody caught breaking this rule will be fined $20 the first time.» He continued, «Anybody caught breaking this rule the ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод сленгового выражения work one’s ass off / work one’s tail off / work one’s buns off / work one’s butt off, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: work one’s ass off / work one’s tail off / work one’s buns off / work one’s butt off Сленговое выражение: work one’s ass off / work one’s tail off / work one’s buns off / work one’s butt off груб. Перевод: усердно трудиться, много работать Пример: You’ve been working your ass off ... Читать далее...
14. Alexei SavrasovAlexei Savrasov was a Russian landscape painter and creator of the lyrical landscape style. Savrasov was born into the family of a merchant. He began to draw early and in 1838 he entered the Moscow School of painting, sculpturing and architecture. He graduated from it in 1850, and immediately began to specialize in landscape painting. ... Читать далее...
15. Jackson PollockPollock’s early work was influenced by the Mexican muralists David Alfaro Siqueiros, and Diego Rivera. After visiting exhibitions of Pablo Picasso and Surrealist Art, his work became more symbolic. Pollock’s first solo show was held at Peggy Guggenheim’s Art of this Century Gallery (in New York) in 1943. Pollock’s style changed dramatically beginning in 1947. ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы catch at[catch at] {v.} 1. To try to catch suddenly; grab for. The boy on the merry-go-round caught at the brass ring, but did not get it. 2. To seize quickly; accept mentally or physically. The hungry man caught at the sandwich and began to eat. Joe caught at Bill’s offer to help....
17. Перевод слова galleryGallery — галерея Перевод слова Picture gallery — картинная галерея railed gallery — галерея с балюстрадой fresco gallery — галерея, украшенная фресками He suggested a visit to the Gallery. Он посоветовал посетить галерею. The Gallery houses about 800 works of modern art. В галерее собрано около 800 работ современного искусства. Seven priced works have been ... Читать далее...
18. A real bastardA little boy is standing at the side of a river, weeping. His tears are streaming down his cheeks. An elderly lady passes by and feels pity for him. «What is the matter, young boy? Why are you crying?» «It’s mean!», the boy sniffed, «My daddy drowned all four little kittens we had yesterday!» «That’s ... Читать далее...
19. Перевод слова artistArtist — ходожник, артист Перевод слова Opera artist — оперный певец an artist by birth — художник по призванию artist in words — мастер слова He has an Artist’s eye. У него взгляд художника. He was made to be an Artist. Ему суждено было стать художником. Примеры из жизни В русском языке словом «Артист» чаще ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод слова paintingPainting — картина, живопись, окрашивание Перевод слова Flemish painting — фламандская живопись a painting in oils — картина, написанная маслом a vivid painting of his impressions — живое описание его впечатлений crayons and water-colours can be used for painting — для раскрашивания можно пользоваться цветными карандашами и акварелью painting and decorating — малярные работы He ... Читать далее...
21. A promise to keep«But this isn’t an engagement ring.» the young lady protested. «Why it’s just a tiny unset diamond.» «Yeah! I know.» said the fellow, «And, it’ll be mounted in a cluster around a big one, the very day after you are.»...
22. Clinton died and was standing at hte Pearly GatesClinton died and was standing at hte Pearly Gates. After knocking at the gates, St. Peter appeared. «Who goes there?» inquired St. Peter. «‘It’s me, Bill Clinton.» «And what do you want?» asked St. Peter. «Lemme in!» replied Clinton. «Soooo,» pondered Peter. «What bad things did you do on earth?» Clinton thought a bit and ... Читать далее...
23. During WW II an American soldierDuring WW II an American soldier had been on the front lines in Europe for three months, when he was finally given a week of R&R. He caught a supply boat to a supply base in the south of England, then caught a train to London. The train was extremely crowded and he could not ... Читать далее...
24. This fellow was screwing his best friend’s wife when heThis fellow was screwing his best friend’s wife when he suddenly stopped and sat on the edge of the bed, holding his head in his hands. «What the hell is your problem?» the lady asked. «I feel like a regular son of a bitch, getting my best friends pussy,» the man moaned. The lady reached ... Читать далее...
25. An Avon lady was along in an elevator when she suddenlyAn Avon lady was along in an elevator when she suddenly had to fart. She promptly reached into her bag and sprayed the air with her deodorizer. Two floors later a gentleman got onto the elevator. He began to sniff. The Avon lady asked, «Do you smell something?» «Why, yes, I do,» he replied. «What ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы catch up[catch up] {v.} 1. To take or pick up suddenly; grab. She caught up the book from the table and ran out of the room. 2. To capture or trap in a situation; concern or interest very much. — Usually used in the passive with «in». The Smith family was caught up in the war ... Читать далее...
27. Useful work phrasesUSEFUL PHRASES AT WORK: I like you. You remind me of when I was young and stupid. I’m not being rude. You’re just insignificant. I’m already visualizing the duct tape over your mouth. It might look like I’m doing nothing, but at the cellular level I’m really quite busy. Thank you. We’re all refreshed and ... Читать далее...
28. An old lady was standing at the railing of the cruise shipAn old lady was standing at the railing of the cruise ship holding her hat on tight, so that it would not blow off in the wind. A gentleman approached her and said: «Pardon me, madam. I do not intend to be forward, but did you know that your dress is blowing up in this ... Читать далее...
29. Reasons to stay at work all night1. Act out your version of a company takeover. 2. Find a way to change everyone’s password to «chrysanthemum». 3. Around 3:20am, play connect-the-dots with lights still on in other office buildings. Keep going until you see a small woodland creature. 4. Sneaking in the boss’s desk could land you an unexpected promotion. 5. Draw ... Читать далее...
30. Dishonesty at WorkAmina: Have you heard the latest news? Shane: No, what is it? Amina: Charlie was fired last Friday after the company found out that he had been Cooking the books for over six months and had Embezzled more than $50,000. Shane: Charlie? I don’t believe it! He is the most Upstanding person I know. I ... Читать далее...
31. It seems that Abe and Morey, two salesmen for an advertising agencyIt seems that Abe and Morey, two salesmen for an advertising agency, were traveling together through the midwest, when they were caught between towns during a driving snow storm. The further they went, the worse conditions got, and they finally slid off into a ditch. Fortunately there was a house quite nearby. They waded through ... Читать далее...
32. Royalty and WAt Heathrow Airport in England, a 300-foot red carpet was stretched out to Air Force One and President Bush strode to a warm but dignified handshake from Queen Elizabeth II. They rode in a silver 1934 Bentley to the edge of central London where they boarded an open 17th century coach hitched to six magnificent ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы many hands make light work[many hands make light work] If many people work together, even ahard job becomes easier. — A proverb. Come on boys, many hands makelight work. If we work together, we can finish painting the barn....
34. Значение идиомы open fire[open fire] {v. phr.} To begin shooting. The big warship turnedits guns toward the enemy ship and opened fire. When the policemancalled to the robber to stop, he turned and suddenly opened fire....
35. Museums and Art Galleries of Moscow — Музеи и художественные галереи МосквыSpeaking about art galleries of Moscow we must mention the most famous galleries. The State Tretyakov gallery is one of the best known picture galleries in Russia. It takes its name from its founder Pavel Tretyakov, a Moscow merchant. In the 19th century Tretyakov began to collect Russian paintings. He visited all the exhibitions and ... Читать далее...
36. These two guys are car pooling home from work one dayThese two guys are car pooling home from work one day. Traffic is barely crawling along and they are both a bit bored. So the driver is looking around and suddenly he points at two dogs having sex on someone’s front lawn. «Look», he shouts «What are the those dogs doing? are they fighting?» The ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы play to the gallery[play to the gallery] {v. phr.} To try to get the approval of theaudience. Whenever John recites in class he seems to be playing tothe gallery. The lawyer for the defense was more interested inplaying to the gallery than in winning the case. Compare: SHOW OFF....
38. Искусство (Art), лексика и слова по темеArchitecture – архитектура, зодчество Crafts – ремесла Glassblowing – стеклодувное дело Ceramics – керамика Mosaics – мозаика Stained glass — витраж Painting – живопись Photography – фотография Sculpture – скульптура Icon painting – иконопись Carving – резьба Moulding – лепнина Embroidery — вышивка Tapestry – шпалерное искусство, гобелен Bronze – бронза Clay – глина Marble ... Читать далее...
39. A little old lady buys a pair of parrotsA little old lady buys a pair of parrots, but cannot identify their sexes. She calls the shop, and the man there advises her to watch them carefully and all would become clear in time. She spends weeks staring at the cage and eventually catches them doing what comes naturally. To make sure she doesn’t ... Читать далее...
40. Passing a parrotA lady was walking down the street to work and she saw a parrot on a perch in front of a pet store. The parrot said to her, «Hey lady, you are really ugly.» Well, the lady is furious! She stormed past the store to her work. On the way home she saw the same ... Читать далее...