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1. A work of art A 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.” […]...
2. Alexei Savrasov Alexei 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. […]...
3. Перевод слова exhibition Exhibition – 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 […]...
4. Describing Facial Features I was Mugged while I was walking home last night. This morning, I was at the police station with a Sketch artist to see if we could come up with a picture of what the thief looked like. Sketch artist: Okay, you said that this was a man in his 40’s. Can you tell me […]...
5. An artist asked the gallery owner An 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 […]...
6. Shopping for Produce On my way home from work, I stopped at the Supermarket. My doctor has been telling me to eat more Fresh fruits and vegetables, so I finally decided to follow her advice. I Resolved to eat better, so I could feel better. I Made a beeline for the Produce department. First, I looked at some […]...
7. Shopping for Produce On my way home from work, I stopped at the Supermarket. My doctor has been telling me to eat more Fresh fruits and vegetables, so I finally decided to follow her advice. I Resolved to eat better, so I could feel better. I Made a beeline for the Produce department. First, I looked at some […]...
8. Перевод слова artist Artist – 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 […]...
9. Перевод слова gallery Gallery – 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 […]...
10. Перевод слова exhibit Exhibit – экспонат; показывать, выставлять Перевод слова A travelling exhibit – передвижная выставка to exhibit bravery – проявить мужество to exhibit before the public – представить на всеобщее обозрение She Exhibited her paintings to the public. Она выставляла свои работы. In all cultures we know, men Exhibit an aesthetic sense. Во всех известных нам культурах […]...
11. A young Indian boy came back to the reservation A young Indian boy came back to the reservation for a family visit after his first year at college. When his dad asked him about his first year at school, he said: I’m having trouble with people making fun of me, especially my Indian name. How did you come to give your children such odd […]...
12. Dating a Younger Man/Woman Tadashi: Was that Diane you were talking to Just now? Helen: Yeah, do you know her? Tadashi: Diane and I Used to work together. She looked happy. Helen: Yeah, she’s dating a new man. I just got The scoop. He’s not her usual Type. Tadashi: What do you mean? Helen: Well, he’s a little younger […]...
13. A woman was thinking about finding a pet A 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 […]...
14. 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....
15. Art in our life – Искусство в нашей жизни Art 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 […]...
16. Биография Пабло Пикассо на английском языке. Biography of Pablo Picasso Pablo Picasso was one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. He experimented in many different styles and changed the world of art during his time. Early life Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga, Spain in 1881. His father was a drawing teacher. At 10 Pablo became his father’s pupil and at the age […]...
17. A woman walks into a tattoo parlour A woman walks into a tattoo parlour and asks ‘Do you do custom work?’ ‘Why of course!’ ‘Good. I’d like a portrait of Robert Redford on the inside of my right thigh, and a portrait of Paul Newman on the inside of my left thigh.’ ‘No problem,’ says the artist. ‘Strip from the waist down […]...
18. The Tretyakov Gallery Топик 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 […]...
19. Rooms in a House I don’t like cats. That’s not really true. I like cats, but they don’t like me. Last week, my friend Sara asked me To babysit her cat for two days while she was out of town. Normally, I would have said no, but she was In a jam, so I said okay. As I said, […]...
20. How all careers end How careers end… Lawyers are disbarred. Ministers are defrocked. Electricians are delighted. Far Eastern diplomats are disoriented. Drunks are distilled. Alpine climbers are dismounted. Piano tuners are unstrung. Orchestra leaders are disbanded. Artists’ models are deposed. Cooks are deranged. Dressmakers are unbiased. Nudists are redressed. Office clerks are defiled. Mediums are dispirited. Programmers are decoded. […]...
21. Man Comes To Realize His Puppies Aren’t Puppies After All A farmer in China bought two “good-looking pups” from a man who said they’d make good watch dogs. For two years he raised the little black puppies, grooming their coarse hair and feeding them ample quantities of food. Their appetites were huge and getting larger by the day… One weird thing about the dogs was […]...
22. Getting Around Without a Car Caitland: How are you planning on getting to school and to your job without a car? Bruno: I’ve Got it covered. I have my Skateboard. Caitland: Your skateboard won’t be any use on those Dirt roads. Bruno: No big thing. I’ll just take my Bike. Caitland: Your bike was stolen, along with your Rollerblades, remember? […]...
23. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “Музей (Museum)” По-английски Перевод на русский Dina: Hi, Adam. How are you? Дина: Привет, Адам. Как у тебя дела? Adam: Hi, Dina. I’m fine, thank you. And you? Адам: Привет, Дина. У меня все отлично. Как ты? Dina: I’m very well, thanks. What are your plans for tomorrow? Дина: Все хорошо, спасибо. Какие у тебя планы на […]...
24. Being in Debt Chang: I don’t mean to be nosey, but all of those bills are red or pink. Are you Behind on all of those bills? Ilya: I am, but it’s no big deal. I can catch up on them next month. Chang: You know that being late on bills is bad for your credit score, right? […]...
25. Correcting and Explaining in Conversation Danny: You look like you need To relax. Sybil: Excuse me? Danny: What I mean is, you look like you could use some R and R. Sybil: I didn’t know I looked tired and Worn out. Danny: No, What I’m trying to say is, people need Leisure time once in a while. Sybil: Yes, that’s […]...
26. Scientists Reveal What Jesus Looked Like And It’ll Surprise You It’s days like this when you realise just how amazing technology can be, as scientists reveal what they believe Jesus really looked like. People often imagine Jesus with long hair, a lengthy beard and bizarrely – despite being born in the middle east – with fair skin. Has nobody questioned that at all? Besides having […]...
27. FCC slaps Florida highway cell phone jammer with $48K fine A Florida man is in big trouble for using a cell phone jammer while driving on the highway. 60-year-old Jason Humphreys admitted to police he’d used the device on his daily commute for roughly two years because he didn’t want drivers around him talking on their cell phones. But the powerful cell jammer shut down […]...
28. Значение идиомы look bleak [look bleak] {v.} To indicate misfortune; appear threatening orruinous. As prices dropped lower and lower, things looked bleak forHenry’s company. Many witnesses gave testimony against Jerry andhis case looked bleak. The future looked bleak when Father gothurt and could not work....
29. Trying to Remember Randal: Hurry up. Rob will be here any minute. Marjorie: I can’t remember the Combination to this Lock. Randal: I thought you Knew it by heart. Marjorie: It’s On the tip of my tongue, but I can’t seem to remember the last two Digits. It’s 73 or 63 or 38… Randal: You said you Had […]...
30. Art, Museums and Galleries Топик Искусство, музеи и галереи – рассказывает о ценности искусства и о его принадлежности народу, что подтверждает история искусства от эпохи Возрождения до наших дней. В России сосредоточены тысячи музеев, известных во всем мире. Самая большая коллекция русского искусства, начиная с 11-го века, находится в Третьяковской галерее в Москве. Она содержит бесценные коллекции икон, древние […]...
31. Art galleries of London Топик 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 – […]...
32. What Michael Jackson Would Have Felt About Xscape Michael Jackson’s bodyguards Bill Whitfield and Javon Beard imagine how the King of Pop would have reacted to a remixed album of unreleased tracks. Ever since Michael Jackson died, there have been many arguments over how his estate has handled his musical legacy. The latest one erupted last month with the release of Xscape, the […]...
33. The talking dog A man tried to sell his neighbour a new dog. “This is a talking dog,” he said. “And you can have him for five dollars.” The neighbour said, “Who do you think you’re kidding with this talking dog stuff? There ain’t no such animal.” Suddenly the dog looked up with tears in his eyes. “Please […]...
34. Художники/ Artists На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Artists Художники Art is one of the best ways to express what we see around us. People have always tried to express themselves in different ways: through writing novels, poems and songs, through creating hand-made items and paintings. There are many art works by famous artists which are […]...
35. Marrying a Gold Digger Liza: Isn’t Jesse wonderful? I’m so glad you got to meet him last night. Sinobu: Uh, he’s a little young for you, don’t you think? I know you’ve had Boy toys in the past, but he Takes the cake. Liza: He’s no boy toy! It’s true that there’s a 30-year Age difference, but who cares […]...
36. Driving Directions I was Getting into my car at the mall when I noticed a man standing Nearby with a map. He looked confused and I asked him if I could help. He Looked up and was Clearly relieved. He was from Houston, Texas, he told me, and he was visiting his daughter. She was at work […]...
37. 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....
38. At the Convention Center I left my hotel early so I would arrive at the Convention center in time for my Presentation, but the bad traffic made me late. My presentation was supposed to start at 2:00 and it was already 1:55! To make matters worse, I had never been to this convention center before and I didn’t Know […]...
39. Перевод слова spot Spot – пятно, позор; пачкать, позорить Перевод слова Sun spots – пятна на Солнце without a spot on his reputation – с незапятнанной репутацией table spotted with ink – стол, закапанный чернилами plague spot of sin and imperfection – клеймо греха и несовершенства You have a Spot on your tie. У вас пятно на галстуке. […]...
40. Reporting Damaged Luggage I picked up my Luggage off of the Baggage carousel and noticed that the Handle was broken and some of my clothes were falling out of the open Zipper. The bag looked like it had been Mishandled, but could someone have Tampered with it, too? I went to the baggage claim office to report what […]...