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1. Water Pollution – Загрязнение воды Water pollution occurs mostly, when people overload the water environment such as streams, lakes, underground water, bays or seas with wastes or substances harmful to living beings. Water is necessary for life. All organisms contain it, some drink it and some live in it. Plants and animals require water that is moderately pure, and they […]...
2. A Workers Strike Masako: I think we should Strike. We need to force Management to listen to our Grievances. Salvador: Hold on. I think you’re being too Hasty. It’s up to our union to call a strike, not the workers. Masako: I’m not suggesting a formal strike, but we could organize a Sickout. That would send a message […]...
3. Загрязнение воды/ Water Pollution На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Water Pollution Загрязнение воды Water covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface. It is very important resource for people and the environment. One of the most urgent problems of today’s life is pollution and especially water pollution. A lot of people can’t drink water from the rivers they […]...
4. Water pollution Water pollution is one of the famous and one of the largest problems in our world. People in Africa cannot drink clean water; their children die because a big part of our water has been polluted. Children in Kenya often have to go many kilometers to collect drinking water. At all over 2 million people […]...
5. Sharing With Others Benny: Mom says we’re supposed To share. Julia: I know. I’m Divvying up the candy right now. Just Hold your horses. Benny: I want to do it. I want to make sure I Get my fair share. Julia: I Called dibs on dividing up the candy, remember? You snooze you lose. Benny: That’s not Fair! […]...
6. Перевод слова dangerous Dangerous – опасный, рискованный Перевод слова Dangerous silence – зловещее молчание dangerous to health – опасный для здоровья dangerous weapon – грозное оружие He often drives at Dangerous speeds. Он часто ездит на огромной скорости. Delays are Dangerous. Промедления опасны. The feelings are Dangerous guides. Чувства – опасные советчики. Происхождение слова dangerous Образовано от существительного...
7. Buy machine factory An American manufacturer is showing his machine factory to a potential customer from Albania. At noon, when the lunch whistle blows, two thousand men and women immediately stop work and leave the building. “Your workers, they’re escaping!” cries the visitor. “You’ve got to stop them.” “Don’t worry, they’ll be back,” says the American. And indeed, […]...
8. Значение идиомы close down [close down] or [shut down] {v.} To stop all working, as in a factory; stop work entirely; also: to stop operations in. The factory closed down for Christmas. The company shut down the condom plant for Easter....
9. Going into the Military Chantelle: Attention! Aren’t you supposed To salute? Robert: You’re not my Superior officer. Stop Goofing around. I’m busy. Chantelle: You’re Packing already? You don’t need To report to duty for two days. Are you afraid they’ll think you went AWOL? Robert: I just want to be prepared. Now, leave me alone so I can finish […]...
10. A Routine Procedure Julia: Aren’t you nervous about your Surgery next week? Hugh: No, it’s a Routine procedure. I don’t even need To be admitted overnight. Julia: But aren’t you going under General anesthesia? It’s not the same as Local anesthesia, you know. Hugh: Yes, I know. This is an Out-patient procedure. If the doctors don’t think I […]...
11. Types of Car and Vehicles Robert: Hi, I’m Robert. What are you In the market for today? Mary: I want to buy a new car, but I’m not sure what I want. Robert: Well, you’ve come to the right place. We have a very large selection of cars and Trucks – Just about any type of Vehicle you can think […]...
12. Home Shopping Victor: Turn off the TV and put down that phone. I know what you’re about to do. Julia: I wasn’t going to do anything. Victor: You’re watching the Home shopping channel and you have the phone in your hand, which means you’re about to call them and order something. Admit it. Julia: I just wanted […]...
13. Getting a Massage Robert: Why are you Twisting your back like that? Staci: I’m in pain. My back and shoulders really hurt. I think it’s from sitting at this computer all the time. Robert: What you need is a good Massage. It can get rid of the Knots in your Muscles and get you some Pain relief. Staci: […]...
14. Значение идиомы catch-22 [catch-22] {n.}, {informal} From Joseph Heller’s novel “Catch-22”, set in World War II. 1. A regulation or situation that is self-contradictory or that conflicts with another regulation. In Heller’s book it referred to the regulation that flight crews must report for duty unless excused for reasons of insanity, but that anyone claiming such an excuse […]...
15. Значение идиомы water down [water down] {v.} To change and make weaker; weaken. The Senatorargued that the House should water down the bill before passing it. The African American did not accept watered down Civil Rightslegislation. After talking with the management about theirdemands, the workers agreed to water them down. The teacher had towater down the course for a […]...
16. Перевод слова proof Proof – доказательство, подтверждение Перевод слова Proof by contradiction – доказательство от противного detailed proof – подробное доказательство proof from a hypothesis – доказательство с помощью гипотезы Can you check these Proofs? Вы можете проверить эти доказательства? For my Proof I refer to your letter. В качестве доказательства я ссылаюсь на твое письмо. You’ll need […]...
17. Being Cautious or Thrill-Seeking Paula: Did you get an invitation to Kip and Sheri’s wedding? Robert: Yeah, I did. I’m still trying To wrap my head around the two of them getting married. Never in my wildest dreams would I put those two together. It Boggles my mind that they’re In the least compatible. Paula: What do you mean? […]...
18. Going on a Cruise Connie: I’m so excited! We’re finally taking a Cruise. Are you sure this is the Embarkation area? Robert: Yes, I’m sure. We go On board right here, see? Come on, let’s find our Cabin. Connie: Okay, but I want to go up On deck as soon as possible and look around the entire ship. Do […]...
19. Перевод слова factory Factory – завод, фабрика Перевод слова Factory test – заводское испытание factory waste – промышленные отходы factory world – производственная обстановка The Factory has been retooled. Фабрика была переоборудована. It was he who got the Factory working. Именно благодаря ему завод начал работать. The whole Factory stank of decaying fish. По всему заводу распространился запах […]...
20. Загрязнение окружающей среды/ Environmental Pollution Загрязнение окружающей среды Environmental Pollution Загрязнение окружающей среды является одной из наиболее острых проблем современного общества. Земля так загрязнена на сегодняшний день, что необходимо принимать серьезные меры для предотвращения глобальных катастроф. Если в прошлом люди жили в тихих сельских районах без всяческого загрязнения машинами, сегодня большинство людей живут и работают в промышленных зонах, которые полны […]...
21. Загрязнение воздуха/ Air Pollution На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Air Pollution Загрязнение воздуха Obviously air is essential for every life being on our planet – for people, animals and plants. Without air no life on Earth could exist. But today we face one urgent problem – the industry keeps on developing and it results in air pollution. […]...
22. Unsafe Factory Conditions Kathy Lee: You won’t find any problems in your Inspection of our Factory. Rashed: I’m glad to hear that. Where do these stairs lead? Kathy Lee: It’s just a level for storage. You don’t need to see that. Rashed: I need to inspect every part of this factory. Please step aside. Kathy Lee: If you […]...
23. Moonlighting Robert: You look Exhausted. You Must have been out late last night having fun. Muriel: I wish. I’ve actually started Moonlighting. I’ve decided to go back to school and need the extra money To make ends meet. Robert: Good for you. That’s great. Where are you moonlighting? Muriel: I’m working at the university library. At […]...
24. A glass of water Tell someone you can pin a glass of water to the wall – a real glass, not a paper cup, using an ordinary straight pin. Naturally they won’t believe, so you set out to prove it. Get a glass of water and a pin. Hold the glass up to the wall and start to pin […]...
25. Describing Different Smells Giles: Do you really think we’ll be able To renovate this place and turn it into a restaurant? Julia: It’s not so bad. I know it smells a little Stale and Musty in here, but all we need to do is Air it out. Giles: Air it out? This place needs a lot more than […]...
26. Speaking About the Future Robert: These designs are really Futuristic-looking. Mara: I’m trying to be Forward-thinking and imagine what the world will be like in 50 to 100 years. Robert: You think that the world will be filled with Space-age gadgets like these? Mara: That’s the natural Evolution of Technology for the next 100 years, I think. We will […]...
27. Environmental Pollution – Загрязнение окружающей среды People have always polluted their surroundings. But until now pollution was not such a serious problem. People lived in uncrowned rural areas and did not have pollution — causing machines. With the development of crowded industrial cities which put huge amounts of pollutants into small areas, the problem has become more important. Automobiles and other […]...
28. Home Shopping Victor: Turn off the TV and put down that phone. I know what you’re about to do. Julia: I wasn’t going to do anything. Victor: You’re watching the Home shopping channel and you have the phone in your hand, which means you’re about to call them and order something. Admit it. Julia: I just wanted […]...
29. Handling a Traffic Stop I was having a great day until I saw the police car behind me with its loud Siren and lights Flashing. I Pulled off the road and waited for the officer to approach my car. Officer: May I see your Driver’s license, proof of insurance, and Car registration, please? Lindsay: Let me get them out […]...
30. Значение идиомы white-collar workers [white-collar workers] {n. phr.} Workers employed in offices and atdesks as opposed to those who work as manual workers; the middleclass. It is a well-known fact that white-collar workers are lesswell organized than unionized manual workers. Contrast BLUE-COLLARWORKERS....
31. Значение идиомы put an end to [put an end to] or [put a stop to] {v. phr.} 1. To make end; stop; end. The farmer built an electric fence around his fieldto put an end to trespassing. The principal said that running inthe halls was dangerous, and told the teachers to put a stop to it. 2. To destroy or kill. […]...
32. An On-Site Estimate I work for a Building contractor and I spend most of my workday giving On-site estimates. I mainly go to people’s homes, discuss the work they want done, Inspect the site, and give them a Quote. Robert: You want to Expand your kitchen, is that right? Abigail: Yes, with our growing family, we need more […]...
33. Giving First Aid Jeng: What did you do this summer? Cynthia: I worked at a summer camp as a Nurse’s aide. I thought we would be giving simple First aid, but you wouldn’t believe the kinds of Injuries the kids came in with. Jeng: You mean like Poison ivy, bee stings, bug bites, and Scraped knees? Cynthia: Yeah, […]...
34. Getting Immunizations Required by Schools Jonas: Hi, Jenny. Are you getting your kids ready for school, too? Jenny: Yes, as you can see, we’re buying lots of school supplies. Jonas: Did you get the school letter reminding parents to submit proof of Immunization before the first day of school? I know that your youngest is starting school this year. Jenny: […]...
35. Water becomes America’s favorite drink again NEW YORK (AP) – It wasn’t too long ago that America had a love affair with soda. Now, an old flame has the country’s heart. As New York City’s ban on the sale of large cups of soda and other sugary drinks at some businesses starts on Tuesday, one thing is clear: soda’s run as […]...
36. Arguing about the sign A man was driving down a local street one day and approached a stop sign. He barely slowed down and ran right through the stop sign after glancing for traffic. What the driver didn’t know was that a policeman was watching the intersection. The policeman pulled out after him and stopped the car two blocks […]...
37. Перевод идиомы off limits, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: off limits Перевод: быть запрещенным Пример: The factory was off limits to everybody except the workers who worked there. Входить на завод было запрещено для всех, кроме рабочих, которые там работали....
38. Перевод слова health Health – здоровье Перевод слова Ministry of Health – министерство здравоохранения broken in health – с подорванным здоровьем hazard to public health – угроза для здоровья людей His Health rebounded. Здоровье его улучшилось. She swims for her Health. Она занимается плаванием ради здоровья. I drink your good Health. Я пью за ваше здоровье. Интересные факты […]...
39. Перевод слова pollution Pollution – загрязнения Перевод слова Pollution control – меры по охране окружающей среды percolation of pollution – просачивание загрязнения noise pollution – шумовое загрязнение pollution of environment – загрязнение окружающей среды Pollution from cars has become a major problem. Загрязнение окружающей среды автомобилями стало серьезной проблемой. Pollution is no respecter of international borders. Загрязнение среды […]...
40. Man goes to see the Rabbi Man goes to see the Rabbi. “Rabbi, something terrible is happening and I have to talk to you about it.” The Rabbi asked, “What’s wrong?” The man replied, “My wife is poisoning me.” The Rabbi, very surprised by this, asks, “How can that be?” The man then pleads, “I’m telling you, I’m certain she’s poisoning […]...