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1. Значение идиомы Russian roulette[Russian roulette] {n.} A game of chance in which one bullet isplaced in a revolver, the cartridge cylinder is spun, and the playeraims the gun at his own head and pulls the trigger. Only a foolwould risk playing Russian roulette....
2. Where are we goingAn American man, a Russian man, and an African man were all up in a hot-air balloon together. After a few minutes, the Russian man put his hand down through the clouds. «Aaah!» he said. «We’re right over my homeland.» «How can you tell?» asked the American. «I can feel the cold air.» he replied. ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова AfricanAfrican — африканский, африканец, африканка Перевод слова African woodbines — сигареты из марихуаны euro african — европейско-африканский крови African nations — Африканские нации She is a connoisseur of African art. Она знаток искусства Африки. The drug is derived from an African plant. Это лекарство получают из одного африканского растения. Интересные факты Вся известная грекам Африка ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова ambassadorAmbassador — посол Перевод слова An ambassador of peace — посланец мира goodwill ambassador — посланец доброй воли ambassador’s privilege — посольский иммунитет His Excellency the Swedish Ambassador Его превосходительство шведский посол The Ambassador was recalled to his country. Посол был отозван в свою страну. Примеры из жизни Ambassador — европейский кофейный бренд, ставший довольно ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова diplomatDiplomat — дипломат Перевод слова To carve out a career as a diplomat — сделать карьеру дипломата professional diplomat — профессиональный дипломат foreign diplomat — иностранный дипломат He is also a Diplomat, but senior to me. Он также дипломат, но старше меня. He’s a talented architect but a poor Diplomat. Он талантливый архитектор, но плохой ... Читать далее...
6. At a U. N. meeting the American ambassadorAt a U. N. meeting the American ambassador turned to the Japanese ambassador and whispered, «When was your last election?» The Japanese ambassador turned bright red and whispered back, «before bleakfast.»...
7. Competition of a nationThe Americans and Russians at the height of the arms race realized that if they continued in the usual manner they were going to blow up the whole world. One day they sat down and decided to settle the whole dispute with one dog fight. They’d have five years to breed the best fighting dog ... Читать далее...
8. At a CasinoHanna: Where have you been? I’ve been trying to find you. I just won $80 from this Slot machine. It’s not the Jackpot, but now I’ve Broken even. Tad: That’s really great. Maybe some of your luck will Rub off on me. I’m just about to see what the High rollers are doing. Do you ... Читать далее...
9. The Hazards of Kicking the CatThe Hazards of Kicking the Cat There was a little boy with a bad attitude. He was at home one day doing his chores. He was feeding the chickens and he got mad and kicked one across the yard. He was feeding the hogs and got mad and kicked the hell out of one of ... Читать далее...
10. Who’s got a bigger crotch?There were three women sitting in a bar and they were discussing how much their husbands could get up their crotch. The first women said, «My husband can get his whole hand up me». The second lady said, «My husband can get his whole head up me». The third lady slid down the bar stool....
11. Russian and American SymbolsEach country has its own national symbols. Speaking about American symbols we must say about the national hymn. It is called «The Star-Spangled Banner». One of the most famous symbols of the USA is the Statue of Liberty. France gave the Statue to America in 1884 as a symbol of friendship. The eagle became the ... Читать далее...
12. How to Keep an Idiot Entertained for HoursI once wrote a book called How to Keep an Idiot Entertained for Hours. It went like this: To keep an idiot entertained for hours, read the next sentence. To keep an idiot entertained for hours, read the previous sentence.» It didn’t sell very well. I thought with the short attention span of people these ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы kick off[kick off] {v. phr.} 1. To make the kick that begins a footballgame. John kicked off and the football game started. 2. {informal}To begin; launch; start. The candidate kicked off his campaign witha speech on television. The fund raising drive was kicked off witha theater party. 3. {slang} To die. Mr. Jones was almost ninetyyears ... Читать далее...
14. Three people were standing on the TitanicThree people were standing on the Titanic, An American, a Brit and an belgian. It was almost sinking. The captain told everyone to go into the liveboats. The Brit yelled «Women and children first». The American said «Screw the women and children» and the Belgian answered «Huh, do we have enough time left to do ... Читать далее...
15. And I will do anything for loveThe beautiful secretary of the president of a bank goes on a sight-seeing tour with a very rich African king who was a very important client. The client out of the blue asks her to marry him. Naturally, the secretary is quite taken aback. However, she remembers what her boss told her, …don’t reject the ... Читать далее...
16. Three newly incarcerated convicts are discussing how theyThree newly incarcerated convicts are discussing how they will pass their time in jail. The first one pulls out a harmonica and says «I can play all my favorite songs on this.» The second takes out a deck of cards. «I can play poker with myself with these.» The third gets out a box of ... Читать далее...
17. Day of the Defender of Fatherland — День защитника отечестваMany Russians observe February 23 as men’s day because military service is obligatory for most men in Russia. Women often give presents and postcards to their male relatives, including those who never served in the military. On a workday before or after the holiday, many women also congratulate their male colleagues and schoolboys may receive ... Читать далее...
18. Almost no diffenrence«What’s the difference between the North American porcupine and the African porcupine,» the society matron asked the zookeeper. «The principal difference is the North American species has a longer prick.» This, as you might assume, distressed the matron who stormed immediately to the zoo manager’s office. The zoo manager said, «Ma’am, I apologize for my ... Читать далее...
19. Three guys are discussing womenThree guys are discussing women. «I like to watch a woman’s tits best,» the first guy says. The second says «I like to look at a woman’s ass.» He asks the third guy «What about you?». «Me? I prefer to see the top of her head.»...
20. Значение идиомы build up[build up] {v.} 1. To make out of separate pieces or layers; construct from parts. Johnny built up a fort out of large balls of snow. Lois built up a cake of three layers. 2. To cover over or fill up with buildings. The fields where Tom’s father played as a boy are all built ... Читать далее...
21. Moscow (9)One of the world’s greatest cities, Moscow (Moskva) is the capital of Russia. Since it was first mentioned in chronicles of 1147, Moscow has played a vital role in Russian history; indeed, the history of the city and of the Russian nation are closely interlinked. Today Moscow is not only the political centre of Russia ... Читать далее...
22. Slow golfers aheadJoe decides to take his boss Phil to play 9 holes on their lunch. While both men are playing excellent they are often held up by two women in front of them moving at a very slow pace. Joe offers to talk to the women and see if they can speed it up a bit. ... Читать далее...
23. The History of FootballИз топика Истории футбола вы узнаете много интересного об этой игре, фанатами которой является большая часть населения всего мира. Сейчас уже трудно сказать, в какой стране появилась эта спортивная игра, так как похожие игры были и в Древнем Китае, и в Египте и в Древнем Риме. В Англии подобная игра появилось около 1100 года, и ... Читать далее...
24. Russia (6)To begin with I’d like to say that the Russian Federation is the largest country in the world. It occupies about one seventh of the earth’s surface. It covers the eastern part of Europe and the northern part of Asia. Its total area is about 17 million square kilometers. The country is washed by 12 ... Читать далее...
25. Japanese management lectureFour corporate presidents, one English, one French, one Japanese and one American, were on their way to an international business conference when they were kidnapped by terrorists and taken to a secret hideout. «You, your companies, and you countries are enemies of the Revolution,» screamed the terrorist leader, «and you’re going to be executed! Do ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы kick oneself[kick oneself] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be sorry or ashamed;regret. When John missed the train, he kicked himself for nothaving left earlier. Mary could have kicked herself for lettingthe secret out before it was announced officially....
27. Russians used a pencilWhen NASA first started sending up astronauts, they quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. To combat the problem, NASA scientists spent a decade and $12 billion to develop a pen that writes in zero gravity, upside down, underwater, on almost any surface, and at temperatures ranging from below freezing to ... Читать далее...
28. Insulting to womenThe following is supposedly a true story. To be included, besides being true, the story is most likely strange, weird, surprising, or funny. Bangkok, Thailand A member of the ruling junta who oversees Thai Airways International has ordered the carrier to hire more-attractive stewardesses. «We have received a lot of complaints that our air hostesses ... Читать далее...
29. Failed Government ProjectsMariana: How long do you think it will be before the Stadium is finished? Klaus: Don’t hold your breath. The plan for the stadium is Fundamentally flawed, but the government Rammed it down the throats of the Voters. Mariana: Do you really think the project is Doomed? Klaus: Haven’t you heard the reports of corruption ... Читать далее...
30. Топик «Кремль» (Moscow Kremlin)The Kremlin is the heart of Moscow. It is the oldest historical and architectual centre of Moscow. First it was a wooden fort. Under Dmitry Donskoy the Kremlin was built of white stone. In 1474 Ivan III sent a mission to Italy to find the best architectural and engineering talent available. They brought back with ... Читать далее...
31. Пословица / поговорка Rome wasn’t built in a day / Rome was not built in a day — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: Rome wasn’t built in a day / Rome was not built in a day Перевод: Рим строился не один день Эквивалент в русском языке: не сразу Москва строилась Пример: Rome was not built in a day and the government officials realized that it was going to take many years to rebuild the ... Читать далее...
32. Good fortuneA man walks along a lonely beach. Suddenly he hears a deep voice: DIG! He looks around: nobody’s there. I am having hallucinations, he thinks. Then he hears the voice again: I SAID, DIG! So he starts to dig in the sand with his bare hands, and after some inches, he finds a small chest ... Читать далее...
33. A Little Information about TurkmenistanWhat is the first thought that comes to your mind when you hear the word Turkmenistan? Is it «Gee, I don’t even know where it is»? Or if you know the location do you have questions? «Does your country harbor terrorists? Does you country have roads? Are all women covered in your country? Does your ... Читать далее...
34. How a Tribe is Battling Loggers With a Drone They Built Watching YouTubeIn Guyana, where forests cover over 80 percent of the country, the threat of illegal logging is ever present. A lot of the time, it’s hard to even know if it’s happening. That’s in part because the country’s population is so small, just 735,000 people to keep watch on 83,000 square miles of country. But ... Читать далее...
35. An Arab diplomat visiting the US for the first timeAn Arab diplomat visiting the US for the first time was being wined and dined by the State Department. The Grand Emir was unused to the salt in American foods (french fries, cheeses, salami, anchovies etc.) and was constantly sending his manservant Abdul to fetch him a glass of water. Time and again, Abdul would ... Читать далее...
36. A whole gaggle of Jewish ladies at a partyA whole gaggle of Jewish ladies at a party were discussing the problem of one of their daughters, who looked very much as though she were planning to marry a Gentile boy. Everyone was disturbed about it, and I could not help interrupting. «Why not?» said I. «Let her marry a Gentile boy. I’m all ... Читать далее...
37. New home for US Maasai cattleFour years after a group of Kenyan Maasai herders touched the hearts of Americans by donating 14 head of prized cattle to the US to help ease the pain of the 11 September attacks, a new home has been found for the unusual gift. At a special ceremony of thanks, US ambassador Michael Ranneberger was ... Читать далее...
38. Перевод слова entertainEntertain — занимать, развлекать; принимать во внимание, учитывать Перевод слова We don’t entertain — мы не устраиваем у себя приемов to entertain a suggestion — откликнуться на предложение the clown entertained us very much — клоун нас очень позабавил The book will Entertain and inform you. Книга будет развлекать и давать вам новые знания. Our ... Читать далее...
39. Detective reportA man suspected his wife of seeing another man. So, he hired a famous Chinese detective, Ram Pam Sim Wimm, to watch and report any activities that might develop. A few days later, he received this report: Most honorable sir: You leave house. He come house. I watch. He and she leave house. I follow. ... Читать далее...
40. Finally, a worthy pyramid scheme!Finally, a worthy pyramid scheme! Simply send this e-mail to 9 of your mates… INSTRUCTIONS Anaesthetise your wife/girlfriend, put her in a large carton, (don’t forget some ventilation holes), and send it to the person who is at the top of your list. Soon, your name will be at the top of the list, and ... Читать далее...