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1. Attending an AuctionDiane: This is so exciting! I’ve never been to an Auction before. Martin: Sit down. It’s about to start. The Auctioneer is on the Podium with her Gavel and she’s ready to start the Bidding. Diane: Are you bidding on the first Lot? Martin: No, the Reserve is too high. See? The Opening bid is ... Читать далее...
2. Attending an AuctionDiane: This is so exciting! I’ve never been to an Auction before. Martin: Sit down. It’s about to start. The Auctioneer is on the Podium with her Gavel and she’s ready to start the Bidding. Diane: Are you bidding on the first Lot? Martin: No, the Reserve is too high. See? The Opening bid is ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова auctionAuction — аукцион Перевод слова Auction sale — продажа с аукциона auction mart — аукционный зал public auction — публичные торги The house was sold at Auction. Дом был продан на аукционе. He made several bids at the Auction. Он сделал несколько заявок на аукционе....
4. A woman was thinking about finding a petA woman was thinking about finding a pet to help keep her company at home. She decided she would like to find a beautiful parrot; it wouldn’t be as much work as say a dog, and it would be fun to hear it speak. She went to a pet shop and immediately spotted a large ... Читать далее...
5. Top 10 Most Expensive Auction ItemsAuction house Sotheby’s announced Sept. 9 that it will sell a rare John James Audubon tome, Birds of America, and expect it to fetch between $6.2 million and $9.2 million — making it the world’s most expensive book. Only 119 copies of the bird book — most of which exist in museums and libraries — ... Читать далее...
6. A very Insulting ParrotThis elderly lady, recently widowed, decides to see if a pet will ease her loneliness and goes to the pet store. She decides against puppies, kitties, etc., and is about to leave the store when she hears a voice saying, «My, do you look lovely this afternoon, madam.» She turns around quickly to see who ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод слова guaranteeGuarantee — гарантия Перевод слова With guarantee for two years — с гарантией на два года to secure all guarantees — полностью себя обезопасить you have my guarantee that we’ll be on time — ручаюсь, что мы не опоздаем I Guarantee you’ll love this film. Я гарантирую, что вам понравится этот фильм. I Guarantee to ... Читать далее...
8. Footless ParrotA guy is having marital problems. He and the wife are not communicating at all and he’s lonesome so he goes to a pet store thinking a pet might help. The store he happened to walk into specialized in parrots. As he wanders down the rows of parrots he notices one with no feet. Surprised ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова madamMadam — мадам, госпожа, сударыня Перевод слова Madam Chairman — госпожа председатель proper madam — девушка с тяжелым характером she is a bit of a madam — она любит командовать Madam, all men are bores, except when we want them. Мадам, все мужчины скучны, когда мы в них не нуждаемся. They say nothing unless a ... Читать далее...
10. A middle-aged man recieves a brazillian parrotA middle-aged man recieves a brazillian parrot for his birthday. The only problem with this parrot is its attitude due to the influence of its former owner, who is now a deceased truck driver. The parrot loves to swear up and down at everything it sees. One day the man comes home with a gorgeous ... Читать далее...
11. A guy is sitting in a bar next to a really ugly womanA guy is sitting in a bar next to a really ugly woman. She has a parrot on her shoulder. Woman says: If you can tell me what kind of animal I have on my shoulder…I’ll sleep with you.» Guy says: «An alligator?» Woman says: «Close enough»...
12. A trucker who has been out on the road for three weeksA trucker who has been out on the road for three weeks stops into a brothel outside Vegas. He walks straight up to the Madam, drops down $500 and says, «I want your ugliest woman and a bologna sandwich!!!» The Madam is astonished. «But sir, for that kind of money you could have one of ... Читать далее...
13. Magician and ParrotMagician and Parrot A magician was working on a cruise ship in the Caribbean. The audience would be different each week, so the magician allowed himself to do the same tricks over and over again. There was only one problem: The captain’s parrot saw the shows each week and began to understand how the magician ... Читать далее...
14. A fair warningTourist guide at zoo: «Ladies and gentlemen, this is the elephant, the largest animal to roam the lands. Every day the elephant eats 3 dozen bunches of bananas, 6 tons of hay, and 2000 pounds of assorted fruits. Madam, please don’t stand near the elephant’s backside…. Madam, PLEASE don’t stand near the elephant’s backside… MADAM… ... Читать далее...
15. 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...
16. Значение идиомы parrot-fashion[parrot-fashion] {adv.} Like a parrot; by rote memorization andwithout any understanding. The candidate delivered a speech thatwas prepared for him and he read it parrot-fashion....
17. 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...
18. A black guy walks into a tavern with a parrotA black guy walks into a tavern with a parrot on his shoulder…the bartender looks up and says » where the hell did you get that thing? The Parrot replies » Over in Africa, there’s millions of them » !!!!...
19. Перевод слова fortuneFortune — состояние (имущество), богатство, счастье, удача Перевод слова To try one’s fortune — попытать счастья by good fortune — по счастливой случайности to come into a fortune — получить богатое наследство to make a fortune — разбогатеть, нажить состояние Fortune favours the brave. Смелость города берет. She lost her Fortune in the war. Она ... Читать далее...
20. The Preacher buys a ParrotA preacher is buying a parrot. «Are you sure it doesn’t scream, yell, or swear?» asked the preacher. «Oh absolutely. It’s a religious parrot,» the storekeeper assures him. «Do you see those strings on his legs? When you pull the right one, he recites the lord’s prayer, and when you pull on the left he ... Читать далее...
21. A Burglar is in Big TroubleA burglar has just made it into the house he’s intending ransacking, and he’s looking around for stuff to steal. All of a sudden, a little voice pipes up, «I can see you, and so can Jesus!» Startled, the burglar looks around the room. No one there at all, so he goes back to his ... Читать далее...
22. The Smiths were unable to conceive children and decidedThe Smiths were unable to conceive children and decided to use a surrogate father to start their family. On the day the surrogate father was to arrive, Mr. Smith kissed his wife and said, «I’m off. The man should be here soon» Half an hour later, just by chance a door-to-door baby photographer rang the ... Читать далее...
23. A robber was robbing a houseA robber was robbing a house when he heard a voice. «Jesus is watching you!» «who’s there?» The robber said But no sound was heard. So he kept going and he heard it two more times when he spotted a parrot. «What’s your name,» the robber asked. «Cocodora» said the parrot. «Now, what kind of ... Читать далее...
24. Never talk to the ParrotMrs. Peterson phoned the repairman because her dishwasher quit working. He couldn’t accommodate her with an «after-hours» appointment and since she had to go to work, she told him, «I’ll leave the key under the mat. Fix the dish washer, leave the bill on the counter, and I’ll mail you a check. By the way, ... Читать далее...
25. The Plumber has arrivedA lady was expecting the plumber; he was supposed to come at ten o’clock. Ten o’clock came and went; no plumber; eleven o’clock, twelve o’clock, one o’clock; no plumber. She concluded he wasn’t coming, and went out to do some errands. While she was out, the plumber arrived. He knocked on the door; the lady’s ... Читать далее...
26. An elderly man goes into a brothelAn elderly man goes into a brothel and tells the madam he would like a young girl for the night. Surprised, she looks at the ancient man and asks how old he is. «I’m 90 years old,» he says. «90!» replies the woman. «Don’t you realize you’ve had it?» «Oh, sorry,» says the old man, ... Читать далее...
27. A fortune tellerA man was wandering around a fairground and he happened to see a fortune-teller’s tent. Thinking it would be good for a laugh, he went inside and sat down. «Ah…..» said the woman as she gazed into her crystal ball. «I see you are the father of two children.» «That’s what you think,» said the ... Читать далее...
28. An old man and old woman got married and went on their honeymoonAn old man and old woman got married and went on their honeymoon. They were in bed getting ready to have sex for the first time and the old woman said I should tell you I have acute angina The old man says I hope so, you sure don’t have cute tits....
29. A guy walks into a pet store wanting a parrotA guy walks into a pet store wanting a parrot. The store clerk shows him two beautiful ones out on the floor. «This one’s $5,000 and the other is $10,000.» the clerk said. «Wow! What does the $5,000 one do?» «This parrot can sing every aria Mozart ever wrote.» «And the other?» said the customer. ... Читать далее...
30. Экзотические животные/ Exotic AnimalsНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Exotic Animals Экзотические животные All the animals in the world can be divided into domestic and exotic groups. Domestic animals or pets usually live on a farm very close to people. This includes dogs, cats, horses, roosters, sheep, etc. Exotic or wild animals live in forests, savannahs, jungles, ... Читать далее...
31. A woman walks into a pet storeA woman walks into a pet store wanting to buy a pet for her husband, but she finds all the pets are so so expensive. The woman says to the clerk at the counter, «I’m looking to buy a pet for my husband but I’m on a very short budget!.» «No worries,» replies the clerk. ... Читать далее...
32. A rather senile old lady went to her doctorA rather senile old lady went to her doctor complaining of draining and a feeling of fullness in her ear. After the examination, the doctor initiated a conversation that went as follows: D: Why madam, I think you have a suppository in your ear. L: ?eh? D: Madam — You have a SUPPOSITORY in your ... Читать далее...
33. During a recent publicity outingDuring a recent publicity outing, Hillary sneaked off to visit a fortune teller of some local repute. In a dark and hazy room, peering into a crystal ball, the mystic delivered grave news. «There’s no easy way to say this, so I’ll just be blunt: Prepare yourself to be a widow. Your husband will die ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы crystal ball[crystal ball] {n.} A ball, usually made of quartz crystal that is used by fortune-tellers. The fortune-teller at the fair looked into her crystal ball and told me that I would take a long trip next year. 2. Any means of predicting the future. My crystal ball tells me you’ll be making the honor roll....
35. A little old lady gets onto a crowded busA little old lady gets onto a crowded bus and stands in front of a seated young girl. Holding her hand to her chest, she says to the girl, «If you knew what I have, you would give me your seat.» The girl gets up and gives up her the seat to the old lady. ... Читать далее...
36. Bidding on Online AuctionsJermaine: Wait! You shouldn’t Bid on that Auction right now. Wait until the Last minute. Bethany: This auction has a Buy-it-now price of $25 and free Shipping. Jermaine: Don’t pay the buy-it-now price. The Minimum bid on this item is $10 and the Current bid is only $12.50. There’s no Reserve, so if you wait ... Читать далее...
37. Bidding on Online AuctionsJermaine: Wait! You shouldn’t Bid on that Auction right now. Wait until the Last minute. Bethany: This auction has a Buy-it-now price of $25 and free Shipping. Jermaine: Don’t pay the buy-it-now price. The Minimum bid on this item is $10 and the Current bid is only $12.50. There’s no Reserve, so if you wait ... Читать далее...
38. Pets in Great BritainВ топике Домашние животные в Великобритании рассказывается, насколько сильно англичане привязаны к своим домашним животным: собакам, кошкам и попугайчикам. Англичанин никогда не скажет про животное «оно», а только «он» или «она». Насколько уважительно британцы относятся к животным, говорит и знаменитое выражение: «Моя собака и я», т. е. животное – всегда на первом месте. Lots of ... Читать далее...
39. 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...
40. Some professionsA psychologist is a man who watches everyone else when a beautiful girl enters the room. A professor is one who talks in someone else’s sleep. A schoolteacher is a disillusioned woman who used to think she liked children. A consultant is someone who takes the watch off your wrist and tells you the time. ... Читать далее...