An artist asked the gallery owner

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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. Перевод слова ownerOwner — владелец, собственник Перевод слова Joint owner — совладелец right owner — законный владелец the owner of a car — владелец автомобиля I met the Owner of the local hotel. Я встретил владельца местного отеля. The Owner’s mark was on all the sheep. Клеймо владельца стояло на всех овцах. The Owner is having to ... Читать далее...
3. 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...
4. 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...
5. A manager of a restaurant had called its ownerA manager of a restaurant had called its owner to ask about whether or not she should hire a new waitress. «She can speak twelve different languages, which will be good for foreign visitors,» said the manager. «All right, so hire her,» the owner replied.»But, sir…» «I knew there would be a but. What’s wrong ... Читать далее...
6. 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....
7. Мой любимый художник/ My Favourite ArtistНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык My Favourite Artist Мой любимый художник Pictorial art is one of my favourite types of art. I have been to many museums and galleries where there were art exhibitions. I should say I had a great time. From one hand I’ve managed to see some of the best ... Читать далее...
8. Cops: Would-be robbers nabbed after restaurant owner says ‘come back’, and they doTwo men made it easy for authorities to catch them after they tried to hold up a West Rogers Park restaurant using a squirt gun but were told by the owner to return in an hour, officials said. When Mario Garcia, 39, and Domingo Garcia-Hernandez, 28, went back to the restaurant on the 6400 block ... Читать далее...
9. The Tretyakov GalleryТопик Третьяковская галерея рассказывает об одном из самых известных собраний изобразительного искусства в Москве. Основатель галереи Павел Третьяков начал собирать свою коллекцию живописи в середине 1850-го года. Его брат, Сергей Михайлович, также был коллекционером, но только западноевропейской живописи. Годом основания Третьяковской галереи принято считать 1856 год. В августе 1892 года Павел Михайлович передал свою художественную ... Читать далее...
10. The Hermitage GalleryВ топике Государственный Эрмитаж я хочу рассказать вам о самом большом музее изобразительных искусств в России. Эрмитаж возник в 1764 году как частное собрание Екатерины II, после того, как ей были переданы из Берлина 225 ценных картин, которые поначалу размещались в уединенных апартаментах дворца, называвшихся Малый Эрмитаж. Сейчас музей состоит из пяти огромных зданий, где ... Читать далее...
11. Down in Florida, two widows were talking and one askedDown in Florida, two widows were talking and one asked the other, «Do you ever get to feeling horny?» «Yes,» her friend replied. «What do you do about it?» «I usually suck on a Lifesaver.» After a moment of stunned silence her friend asked, «Well, what beach do you go to?»...
12. Значение идиомы bullshit artist[bullshit artist] {n.}, {slang}, {vulgar, but gaining in social acceptance} A person who habitually makes exaggerated or insincerely flattering speeches designed to impress others. Joe is a regular bullshit artist, small wonder he keeps get tine promoted ahead of everyone else....
13. A fifth grader looked downcast, so her teacher askedA fifth grader looked downcast, so her teacher asked, «What’s the problem, Carol? I hope it’s not homework again.» «Well, uh, yes, it is.» replied Carol. «I was stupid and made my homework paper into a paper airplane.» «Carol, you’re right, that wasn’t a very bright thing to do,» said the teacher, «but this once ... Читать далее...
14. Lilly — The Hero Pit Bull That Saved Her Owner From An Oncoming Freight TrainA dog’s loyalty to humans is truly unique and quite often awe inspiring. Take this story of an incident that took place back in 2012. A Pit Bull named Lilly risked her life to pull her unconscious owner from the path of an oncoming freight train. Lilly saved her owner, Christine Spain from certain death. ... Читать далее...
15. A work of artA tiny but dignified old lady was among a group looking at an art exhibition in a newly opened gallery. Suddenly one contemporary painting caught her eye. «What on earth,» she inquired of the artist standing nearby, «is that?» He smiled condescendingly. «That, my dear lady, is supposed to be a mother and her child.» ... Читать далее...
16. Read — it’s funAn elderly gentleman… Had serious hearing problems for a number of years. He went to a doctor who was able to have him fitted for a set of hearing aids that allowed the gentleman to hear 100% The elderly gentleman went back in a month to the doctor and the doctor said, ‘Your hearing is ... Читать далее...
17. For his birthday, Little Johnny asked for a 10 speed bicycleFor his birthday, Little Johnny asked for a 10 speed bicycle. His father said, «Son, we’d love to give you one, but the mortgage on this house is $80,000 and your mother just lost her job. There’s no way we can afford it.» The next day the father saw Little Johnny heading out the front ... Читать далее...
18. There was a boy who worked in the produce section of the marketThere was a boy who worked in the produce section of the market. One day, a man came in and asked to buy half a head of lettuce. The boy told him that they only sold whole heads of lettuce, but the man replied that he did not need a whole head, but only a ... Читать далее...
19. 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!»...
20. A college professor in an anatomy class asked his studentsA college professor in an anatomy class asked his students to sketch a naked man. As the professor walked around the class checking the sketches he noticed that a sexy young coed had sketched the man with an erect penis. The professor commented, «Oh, no, I wanted it the other way.» She replied, «What other ... Читать далее...
21. A man walked into a lawyer’s office andA man walked into a lawyer’s office and inquired about the rates. «Fifty dollars for three questions,» replied the lawyer. «Isn’t that awfully steep?» asked the man. «Yes,» the lawyer replied, «and what was your third question?»...
22. The Tretyakov Gallery — Третьяковская галереяMoscow is replete with art galleries and museums. Yet there is one gallery that remains a symbol of Russian art. It is the world-famous Tretyakov Gallery. The founder of the gallery was the entrepreneur Pavel Tretyakov (1832-1898), who was from the merchant class. Beginning in 1856, Tretyakov had a hobby of collecting works by the ... Читать далее...
23. The owner of a small crossroads store in South CarolinaThe owner of a small crossroads store in South Carolina was appointed postmaster. Over six months went by and not one piece of mail left towm. Deeply concerned, postal authorities in Washington wrote the postmaster to inquire why. They received this short and simple explantion: «The bag ain’t full yet.»...
24. The last requestFather O’Grady was saying his goodbyes to the parishioners after his Sunday morning service as he always does when Mary Clancey came up to him in tears. «What’s bothering you so, dear?» inquired Farther O’Grady. «Oh, father, I’ve got terrible news.» Replied Mary. «Well what is it, Mary?» «Well, my husband, passed away last night, ... Читать далее...
25. Третьяковская галерея/ The Tretyakov GalleryНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык The Tretyakov Gallery Третьяковская галерея The Tretyakov State Gallery is the largest and most famous museum of Russian fine art in Moscow and the second largest in Russia. The Tretyakov Gallery was opened in 1856 by a Russian tradesman Pavel Tretyakov, who owned one of the largest art ... Читать далее...
26. The only true religionOne day God called the Pope, and he said «John Paul I have good news and bad news. First the good news. I am tired of all the squabbling between the religions. I have decided there will be only the one true religion». The Pope was overjoyed and told God how wise his decision was, ... Читать далее...
27. When Joe’s wife ran away with his car, his money andWhen Joe’s wife ran away with his car, his money and his best friend, he got so depressed that his doctor sent him to see a psychiatrist. Joe told the psychiatrist his troubles and said, «Life isn’t worth living. I think I’m gonna top myself.» «Don’t be stupid, Joe,» said the psychiatrist. «My wife ran ... Читать далее...
28. A young lady had just visited her doctorA young lady had just visited her doctor and he informed her that she was pregnant. The young lady had been married for ten years and had wanted a baby very badly. As she sat on the bus, on her way home, she felt that she had to share the good news with someone. The ... Читать далее...
29. Crazy people talkA doctor of psychology was doing his normal morning rounds when he entered a patient’s room. He found Patient #1 sitting on the floor, pretending to saw a piece of wood in half. Patient #2 was hanging from the ceiling, by his feet. The doctor asked patient number 1 what he was doing. The patient ... Читать далее...
30. The meaning of lifeA man asked his doctor if he thought he’d live to be a hundred. The doctor asked the man, «Do you smoke or drink?» «No,» he replied, «I’ve never done either.» «Do you gamble, drive fast cars, and fool around with women?» inquired the doctor. «No, I’ve never done any of those things either.» «Well ... Читать далее...
31. Little MermaidThree fellows walking along the beach noticed a mermaid sitting on a rock swishing her tail in the foam. The first man waded out to her and said, Hello mermaid! Have you ever been kissed?» She replied, «no sir!» So he kissed her quite thoroughly and asked, «Did you like that?» «Oh, indeed I did, ... Читать далее...
32. I have a magical dancing duckA circus owner walked into a bar to see everyone crowded about a table watching a little show. On the table was an upside down pot and a duck tap dancing on it. The circus owner was so impressed that he offered to buy the duck from its owner. After some wheeling and dealing, they ... Читать далее...
33. New weapon Chicken GunFlash — New Weapon in America’s Arsenal — Dubbed ‘The Chicken Gun’ Senate majority leader Howard H. Baker Jr., expressed astonishment to the Senate, over recent news accounts of an Air Force «chicken gun.» It seems the gun is a converted 20-foot cannon capable of hurling dead four-pound chickens at airplanes at 700 miles per ... Читать далее...
34. A dancing duckA circus owner walked into a bar to see everyone crowded about a table watching a little show. On the table was an upside down pot and a duck tap dancing on it. The circus owner was so impressed that he offered to buy the duck from its owner. After some wheelin’ and dealin’ they ... Читать далее...
35. Mysterious pictureAfter a wonderful night of love making, the young guy rolled over and was looking around when he noticed a framed picture of another man on a desk in the distance. Naturally, the guy began to worry. «Is that your husband?» he inquired nervously. «No, silly,» she replied, snuggling up to him. «Your boyfriend then?» ... Читать далее...
36. The golf courseA man playing on a new golf course got confused as to what hole he was on. He saw a lady playing ahead of him. He walked up to her and asked if she knew what hole he was playing. She replied, «I’m on the 7th hole, and you’re a hole behind me, so you ... Читать далее...
37. When asked for her occupationWhen asked for her occupation, a woman charged with a traffic violation said she was a schoolteacher. The judge rose from the bench. «Madam, I have waited years for a schoolteacher to appear before this court,» he smiled with delight. «Now sit down at that table and write ‘I will not pass through a red ... Читать далее...
38. 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...
39. Humor about Ireland 2Barty and Dunny met in a pub and discussed the illness of a friend named Hogan. «Poor Micheal Hogan! Faith, I’m afraid he’s goin’ to die.» «Shure, an’ why would he be dyin’?» asked the other. «Ah, he’s gotten so thin. You’re thin enough, and I’m thin — but by my soul, Micheal Hogan is ... Читать далее...
40. The medical student was asked four reasonsThe medical student was asked four reasons why mother’s milk was better for babies than cow’s milk. This is the answer he submitted: 1. It’s fresher. 2. It’s cleaner. 3. The cats can’t get to it. 4. It’s easier to take on a picnic. He also added: «It comes in such cute containers.»...