At the Post-Office

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1. Going to the Post Office For me, things never Go very Smoothly at my local post office. I’ve learned that if you want To mail a letter, you’ll have no problems. But if things get more complicated than that, well, Watch out! Yesterday I went there to mail a small package and to pick up a Book of stamps. I […]...
2. Buying Stamps at the Post Office Clerk: Can I help you? Tamika: I’d like to buy some Stamps. Clerk: In what Denomination? Tamika: I’m not sure. I need them for sending regular letters and for Priority Mail. Clerk: The current Rate for sending a First-class letter is 41 cents. With first-class service, your letter will get there in three to seven […]...
3. At the Post-Office – На почте I like to go to the post-office because post is one of the things that link people living in different cities and coun­tries. There are some counters at the post-office. At one of them you can buy envelopes, stamps, post cards. You can write a letter right there and post it or you can write […]...
4. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “На почте” (At the Post-Office) Good morning! Good morning, sir! What can I do for you? I need 20 airmail stamps for America and 20 envelopes, please. OK. Here you are. That’s 10 dollars. Thanks. And I’d like to send a letter to Brazil by registered mail, please. Is it possible to do that? Yes, sure. But you should know […]...
5. A guy walks into a post office A guy walks into a post office one day to see a middle-aged, balding man standing at the counter methodically placing “Love” stamps on bright pink envelopes with hearts all over them. He then takes out a perfume bottle and starts spraying scent all over them. His curiosity getting the better of him, he goes […]...
6. Перевод слова post-office Post-office – почта, почтовое отделение Перевод слова Post office official – почтовый чиновник post-office receipt – почтовая квитанция post-office box – абонементный почтовый ящик post office coach – почтовый вагон date of a post-office stamp – дата почтового штемпеля It was an old Post-office where clerks candled the letters. Это была почта старого образца, где […]...
7. Перевод слова post Post – сообщение, почта Перевод слова By return of post – с обратной почтой by registered post – заказным письмом military post – полевая почта I took the letter to the Post. Я отнес письмо на почту. I’ll send the book to you by Post. Я пошлю тебе эту книгу по почте. The letter came […]...
8. Money-mail. Деньги, почта, отправка писем, посылок, размен денег Деньги I’d like to cash this check. Я хочу погасить этот чек. May I see your ID / passport, please? Могу я посмотреть ваше удостоверение / ваш паспорт? What’s the exchange rate? Какой обменный курс? Where can I change my money? Где я могу разменять деньги? I want to send a money-order by mail. Я […]...
9. A German shepherd went to a Western Union office A German shepherd went to a Western Union office, took out a blank form and wrote, “Woof..woof..woof..woof..woof..woof.. woof..woof…woof.” The clerk examined the paper and told the dog, “There are only nine words here. You could send another ‘woof’ for the same price.” The dog replied “What, and ruin the punchline?!”...
10. Need extra cash A student called up his Mom one evening from his college and asked her for some money, because he was broke. His Mother said, “Sure, sweetie. I will send you some money. You also left your economics book here when you visited two weeks ago. Do you want me to send that up too?” “Uhh, […]...
11. Sending out many cards A guy walks into a post office one day to see a middle-aged, balding man standing at the counter methodically placing “Love” stamps on bright pink envelopes with hearts all over them. He then takes out a perfume bottle and starts spraying scent all over them. His curiosity getting the better of him, he goes […]...
12. Sending Business Packages Maria: I need this Package to arrive in Tulsa by next Wednesday. Sam: Sure, I’ll send it UPS or FedEx using their Ground service. It’ll be cheaper than sending it using their Overnight service and we can still Track it. Is it going to a business? Maria: Yes, it is. Sam: Okay, I’ll Mark that […]...
13. Sending a 3,106 carat diamond by Parcel Post! The Cullinan Diamond is the largest rough diamond ever found – at 3,106.75 carats. It was found in South Africa in 1905 and had to be transported from South Africa to England to be presented to King Edward VII. Transporting such a valuable diamond was a huge security risk. So how did they do it? […]...
14. Bush as a post turtle While suturing a laceration on the hand of a 90 year old man (he got his hand caught in a gate while working his cattle)a doctor and the old man were discussing Bush’s health care reform ideas. The old man said “Well, ya know, old Bush is a post turtle”. So, not knowing what he […]...
15. 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 […]...
16. Chain Letter Type IV As if you care, here is a poem that I wrote. Send it to every one of your friends. Friends – A friend is someone who is always at your side, – A friend is someone who likes you even though you smell like a wet dog, – A friend is someone who likes you […]...
17. Значение идиомы from pillar to post [from pillar to post] {adv. phr.} From one place to another manytimes. Sarah’s father changed jobs several times a year, and thefamily was moved from pillar to post....
18. Перевод слова office Office – офис, должность Перевод слова Judicial office – судебная должность holder of an office – должностное лицо lawyer’s office – адвокатская контора editorial office – редакция His Office was bugged. Его офис прослушивался. He was removed from Office. Он был отстранен от должности. Foreign Office Министерство иностранных дел (в Великобритании)...
19. Значение идиомы on approval [on approval] {adv. phr.} With the understanding that the thing maybe refused. Mr. Grey bought his camera on approval. The companyoffered to send a package of stamps on approval....
20. Английский разговорник для туристов онлайн на тему “Средства связи” с произношением По-русски По-английски Произношение Телефон (Telephone) Какой у Вас мобильный телефон? Which mobile phone do you use? Уич мобайл фоун ду ю: юз? Какой у Вас оператор связи? What’s you network provider? Уотс е: нэтво:к провайдэ:? Я хотел бы позвонить за границу. I’d like to make an overseas call. Айд лайк ту мэйк эн овэ:си:з кол […]...
21. Перевод слова parcel Parcel – посылка, пакет, сверток Перевод слова To address parcel – адресовать посылку to deliver a parcel – доставлять посылку brown-paper parcel – сверток в оберточной бумаге a parcel of shares – пакет акций I’ve come for my Parcel. Я пришел за своей посылкой. Would you please sign for this Parcel? Распишитесь, пожалуйста, в получении […]...
22. Jones came into the office an hour late for the third time Jones came into the office an hour late for the third time in one week and found the boss waiting for him. “What’s the story this time, Jones?” he asked sarcastically. “Let’s hear a good excuse for a change.” Jones sighed, “Everything went wrong this morning, Boss. The wife decided to drive me to the […]...
23. Перевод идиомы take office, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: take office Перевод: вступать в должность Пример: The new mayor of the city is expected to take office next week. Ожидается, что новый мэр города вступит в должность на следующей неделе....
24. A blonde walked into a doctor’s office with a hole in her hand A blonde walked into a doctor’s office with a hole in her hand. The doctor told her that he had to report all gunshot wounds, and this was an obvious gunshot wound, so would she please explain how it happened? The blonde said, “Well, to be honest with you, I was trying to commit suicide, […]...
25. Receiving Letters and Packages in the Mail Celeste: Did the mail come? Anwar: Yes, you got some Letters and a Package. Celeste: Oh, I hope that one of those Envelopes has the photos Naomi promised us. Did you notice the Postmark? Anwar: No, but they’re sitting in the hall. Celeste: Those photos are Overdue and should have been Delivered days ago. Naomi […]...
26. Welfare office A young man walked into the local welfare office, marched straight up to the counter and said, “Hi, I hate drawing welfare. I would really rather find a job. The man behind the counter replied, “Your timing is amazing. We’ve just got a listing from a very wealthy man who wants a chauffeur/bodyguard for his […]...
27. Перевод слова package Package – пакет, упаковочная тара Перевод слова Attractive package – привлекательная упаковка cardboard package – картонная упаковка package deal – комплексная сделка She mailed the Package to me. Она послала мне посылку. Deliver the Package to my home. Доставьте пакет мне домой. She attached a note to the Package. Она прикрепила записку к пакету....
28. Значение идиомы box office [box office] {n.}, {informal} 1. The place at movies and theaters where tickets may be purchased just before the performance instead of having ordered them through the telephone or having bought them at a ticket agency. No need to reserve the seats; we can pick them up at the box office. 2. A best-selling movie, […]...
29. The office playboy had a date with an attractive young woman The office playboy had a date with an attractive young woman. The next day someone asked him how things had gone. “She uses too many four-letter words for me,” was the reply. “Really?” “Yes,” answered the playboy. “All evening long she was saying “don’t” and “stop” and “quit that.”...
30. E-mail or Snail Mail – Электронная почта или почта-тихоход E-mail — electronic mail — is a way of sending messages and letters directly from your computer to another computer. Snail mail is how people (mainly those with e-mail) refer to the traditional writing paper+envelope+stamp way of sending a letter. How do they compare? E-MAIL The good things It’s so quick; you can just tap […]...
31. Значение идиомы weigh on [weigh on] or [weigh upon] {v.} 1. To be a weight or pressure on;be heavy on. The pack weighed heavily on the soldier’s back. 2. Tomake sad or worried; trouble; disturb; upset. Sadness weighed onMary’s heart when her kitten died. John’s wrongdoing weighed uponhis conscience. The teacher’s advice weighed upon Tom’s mind. 3.To be a […]...
32. My Favourite Hobby – Мое любимое хобби I have many hobbies. I like playing basketball, watching TV, playing computer games. But my favourite hobby is collecting postal stamps. When I buy my stamps, I usually ride a bike to do it or run to the Post Office or special shops and buy my stamps there. When I get my stamps, I will […]...
33. The boss called one of his employees into the office The boss called one of his employees into the office. “Rob,” he said, “you’ve been with the company for a year. You started off in the post room, one week later you were promoted to a sales position, and one month after that you were promoted to district manager of the sales department. Just four […]...
34. Get me something cheap After being away on business for a week before Christmas, Tom thought it would be nice to bring his wife a little gift. “How about some perfume?” he asked the cosmetics clerk. She showed him a bottle costing $50. “That’s a bit much,” said Tom, so she returned with a smaller bottle for $30. “Thats […]...
35. Office Competition Okay, everybody. Listen up. We’re approaching the end of the month. Unless you’re new here, you know that we are in Competition with our Rival, the East Coast office, to have the most sales this period. At the beginning of the month, we Pulled ahead and it looked like we were finally going To turn […]...
36. Перевод слова send Send – отправлять, посылать, передавать, извещать Перевод слова To send a warning – послать предупреждение to send a case to hospital – направить больного в больницу send to me in the morning – известите меня утром Send him where he wants. Пошлите его туда, куда он хочет. I’ll Send a copy to you. Я пришлю […]...
37. Working from a Home Office Adrina: So this is your new home office. It’s nice. Victor: It’s Functional, and I like it. When my company decided to lower its Overhead by Decentralizing, it gave employees the option to work from home. When I heard that, I didn’t Think twice about making the change. Adrina: I’m not surprised. Lots of people […]...
38. Значение идиомы weigh in [weigh in] {v.} 1a. To take the weight of; weigh. The man at theairport counter weighed in our bags and took our plane tickets. Adoctor weighed in the wrestlers. 1b. To have yourself or somethingthat you own weighed. – Often used with “at”. I weighed in at 100pounds on the scale today. We took our […]...
39. Organizing Your Office I have a very Disorganized office. My co-workers have been making jokes about my office for a long time, and my boss finally Cracked down on me. He told me: “Get the office organized by Friday – no excuses!” What choice did I have? I’ve always been a Pack rat. I hate to throw anything […]...
40. Значение идиомы front office [front office] {n.}, {informal} The group of persons who manage abusiness; the officers. The front office decides how much theworkers are paid....