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1. Famous russian generals — Известные русские генералыAll Russian people know these names, Alexander Suvorov and Michael Kutuzov. They are two famous generals. Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov was born in 1729. He was a noble, honest man, devoted to his country and his people. Suvorov took part in many wars. He had a lot of victories because he knew army life very well. ... Читать далее...
2. A marine general, an army general and a navy admiralA marine general, an army general and a navy admiral were discussing who had the toughest men. The army general says, «Alright, I’ll prove the army has the toughest men in the country. Private, get over here!» The private reports as ordered, «Yes sir?» The general says, «See that man over there? Kill him!» Without ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова guestGuest — гость, принимать гостей Перевод слова Be my guest! — будьте моим гостем! paying guest — жилец частного пансиона he was royally guested — его принимали по-королевски The Guest asked for the manager. Гость попросил позвать управляющего. Our Guest seems to become a fixture. Кажется наш гость собрался у нас поселиться. The Guest list ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова generalGeneral — общий, повсеместный, главный Перевод слова General meeting — общее собрание as a general rule — обычно, как правило general opinion — общее мнение The practice threatens to become General. Этот обычай грозит стать всеобщим. There was a General disposition to remain. Большинство хотело остаться. In General people like her. Обычно она людям нравится....
5. Значение идиомы be my guest[be my guest] {v. phr.} Feel free to use what I have; help yourself. When Suzie asked if she could borrow John’s bicycle, John said, «Be my guest.»...
6. A duck walks into a general storeA duck walks into a general store and asks the manager,»Got any fresh fruit?» «No.» «Got any fresh vegetables?» «No. We have only canned and dry goods.» The next day, the duck returns. «Got any fresh fruit?» «No.» «Got any fresh vegetables?» «No. I told you yesterday, we have only canned and dry goods. If ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы cow college[cow college] {n.}, {slang} 1. An agricultural college; a school where farming is studied. A new, bigger kind of apple is being grown at the cow college. 2. A new or rural college not thought to be as good as older or city colleges. John wanted to go to a big college in New York ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод идиомы guest of honor, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: guest of honor Перевод: человек, ради которого устраивается какое-либо событие (вечер, церемония, и т. п.) Пример: My father was the guest of honor at the company banquet. В честь моего отца в компании устроили банкет....
9. Перевод слова collegeCollege — колледж Перевод слова College diploma — диплом об окончании колледжа college graduate — выпускник колледжа the cloistered atmosphere of a small college — замкнутая атмосфера маленького колледжа He studied film in College. Он изучал кино в колледже. I started College last week. Я поступил в колледж на прошлой неделе. We met each other ... Читать далее...
10. The Russian FederationThe Russian Federation is the largest country in the world. Its total area is about 17 million square kilometers. It occupies most of Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. Russia is bordered by Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Litva, Belarus, the Ukraine, Azerbaijan and China. Russian Federation is located on two plains, the Great Russian Plain and the ... Читать далее...
11. 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...
12. Fred DingalingA local law enforcement officer stops a car for traveling faster than the posted speed limit. Since he’s in a good mood that day he decides to give the poor fellow a break and write him out a warning instead of a ticket. So, he asks the man his name. «Fred,» he replies. «Fred what?» ... Читать далее...
13. All the sameAn airplane takes off from the airport. The Captain is Jewish and the First Officer is Chinese. It’s the first time they’ve flown together and it’s obvious, by the silence, that they don’t get along. After thirty minutes, the Jewish Captain mutters: «I don’t like Chinese.» The First Officer replies: «Oooooh, no like Chinese? Why ... Читать далее...
14. Chemistry is boringIT’S OFFICIAL : CHEMISTRY LECTURES ARE A YAWN. October 9, 1995 A scientist has come up with proof of something students have known for years — chemistry lectures are boring. In an article published in the current issue of Chemistry in Britain, a university chemistry lecturer introduced a guest lecturer to a class of 50 ... Читать далее...
15. Trust a fellow officerA defense attorney was cross-examining a police officer during a felony trial — it went like this: Q: Officer, did you see my client fleeing the scene? A: No sir, but I subsequently observed a person matching the description of the offender running several blocks away. Q: Officer, who provided this description? A: The officer ... Читать далее...
16. Перевод слова RussianRussian — русский, русская, русский язык Перевод слова Russian Federation — Российская Федерация to put a poem into Russian — перевести стихотворение на русский язык russian ruble — российский рубль She likes to read Russian novels. Она любит читать русские романы. Find out if he speaks Russian. Выясните, говорит ли он по-русски. My grandmother is ... Читать далее...
17. Перевод слова comradeComrade — товарищ, приятель Перевод слова An old comrade of hunting days — старый товарищ по охоте comrade in arms — соратник по оружию as a comrade — по-товарищески He rushed to help his Comrade. Он бросился, чтобы помочь товарищу. Comrades, please support this motion. Товарищи, пожалуйста, поддержите это движение. He enjoys spending time with ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы in general[in general ] {adv. phr.} Usually; very often. In general, mother makes good cookies. The weather in Florida is warm ingeneral. Compare: ON THE WHOLE....
19. The general went to the doctor for a physicalThe general went to the doctor for a physical. Before he began, the doctor asked him the standard questions — age, height, weight, and then he asked when was the last time the general had sex. ‘Oh,’ he mused, ‘It was 1945.’ ‘Isn’t that a long time to go without sex?’ the doctor asked. ‘I ... Читать далее...
20. Finding a Chinese JewSid and Al were sitting in a Chinese restaurant. «Sid,» asked Al, «are there any Jews in China?» «I don’t know,» Sid replied. «Why don’t we ask the waiter?» When the waiter came by, Al asked him, «Are there any Chinese Jews?» «I don’t know sir, let me ask,» the waiter replied, and he went ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы old college try[old college try] {n. phr.} An attempt to win a favor from anotherby mentioning the fact that one had gone to the same college oruniversity as the party from whom the favor is requested. Since heneeded a job, he decided to use the old college try when he contactedJerry, but it didn’t work. Compare: OLD ... Читать далее...
22. A college professor is explaining to his class that pleasureA college professor is explaining to his class that pleasure is a mental state, and that many people overlook the things they already have. He says, «A man who has developed a true sense of appreciation can enjoy a good bowel movement as much as having sexual intercourse.» One student stands up and says, «Professor, ... Читать далее...
23. The dean of women at an exclusive girl’s collegeThe dean of women at an exclusive girl’s college was lecturing her students on sexual morality. «In moments of temptation,» said the speaker to the class, «ask yourself just one question: Is an hour of pleasure worth a lifetime of shame?» A sweet young thing in the back of the room rose to ask: «How ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы College Boards[College Boards] {n.} A set of examinations given to test a student’s readiness and ability for college. John got a high score on his College Boards. College Boards test both what a student has learned and his ability to learn....
25. Перевод идиомы in general, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in general Перевод: вообще, в общем Пример: In general, most of the people in our apartment are happy with the new manager. В общем, большинство жильцов нашего дома довольно новым менеджером....
26. A Russian, an Italian and an Irishman got out of workA Russian, an Italian and an Irishman got out of work and were deciding where to go for a drink. The Irishman said «Let’s all go to O’Learys. With every third round, the bartender will give each of us a free Guiness.» The Italian said «That sounds good, but if we go to Baldini’s with ... Читать далее...
27. The Seven Most Important Men in a Woman’s LifeThe Seven Most Important Men in a Woman’s Life The Doctor — who tells her to «take off all her clothes.» The Dentist — who tells her to «open wide.» The Milkman — who asks her «do you want it in the front or the back?» The Hairdresser — who asks her «do you want ... Читать далее...
28. Winnie The????«Winnie The????» It was the first day after Christmas vacation in a 3rd grade class. The teacher told the class that each student could tell the class one thing they got for Christmas. So, the teacher calls on a girl to come up to the front of the class and tell everyone 1 thing she ... Читать далее...
29. Paying for CollegeChris: Which colleges are you applying to? Marcella: None. I can’t afford to go to college. Even if I lived at home, Tuition, fees, and books are just too expensive. Chris: You could apply for Financial aid. Marcella: I don’t want to get a bunch of Loans and be In debt for the next 10 ... Читать далее...
30. A blonde walks into the police department looking for a jobA blonde walks into the police department looking for a job. The officer wants to ask her a few questions…. Officer: What’s 2+2? Blonde: Ummmmm… 4! Officer: What’s the square root of 100? Blonde: Ummmm… 10! Officer: Good! Now, who killed Abraham Lincoln? Blonde: Ummmm… I dunno. Officer: Well, you can go home and think ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы Russian roulette[Russian roulette] {n.} A game of chance in which one bullet isplaced in a revolver, the cartridge cylinder is spun, and the playeraims the gun at his own head and pulls the trigger. Only a foolwould risk playing Russian roulette....
32. A policeman pulls over a driver for swerving in and outA policeman pulls over a driver for swerving in and out of lanes on the highway. He tells the guy to blow a breath into a breathalyzer. «I can’t do that, officer.» «Why not?» «Because I’m an asthmatic. I could get an asthma attack if I blow into that tube.» «Okay, we’ll just get a ... Читать далее...
33. Sports in the Russian FederationRussian people have always paid much attention to sport. Sport keeps people fit and healthy and makes them better disciplined in their daily activities. Numerous kinds of sports, both winter and summer are popular in the Russian Federation. Millions of citizens of Russia engage in some sporting activities and even in competitions. «Physical training» is ... Читать далее...
34. Got a second?God, I was wondering…how long is a million years to you?» God answered, «Son, a million years to me is like a second to you.» So the man asks, «God how much is a million dollars to you?» And God answered, «Son a million dollars to me is like one penny to you.» So the ... Читать далее...
35. An Exclusive Guest ListCatherine: Do you have a Draft of the Guest list? We need to get the Invitations out next week. Ralph: It’s not quite done yet. I keep Going back and forth about a few people I’m not sure about, like Lacy Say. Catherine: Lacy Say? She’s a Has-been. She hasn’t been in a movie for ... Читать далее...
36. A college couple is under a tree on campus making outA college couple is under a tree on campus making out. After a while, the girl says, «I wish you had a flashlight.» He says, «Why’s that?» She says, «Because you’ve been eating grass for fifteen minutes.»...
37. The Russian Federation — Российская Федерация (2)The largest nation in the world is the Russian Federation. It has an area of 17,075,400 square kilometres, almost twice that of the second largest country Canada. A train 10,000 km trip between Moscow in the west and Vladivostok in the east takes seven days and passes through eight time zones, including that of Moscow. ... Читать далее...
38. The Pentagon decided one day that there were to manyThe Pentagon decided one day that there were to many Generals, so they decided to offer early retirement to three of them. They called Congress and asked them to vote on a method of determining each General’s early retirement bonus. After voting Congress decided that each man would choose two points of their body to ... Читать далее...
39. WANT TO BE AN ASTRONAUT? LEARN HOW TO SPEAK RUSSIANA fire breaks out on the International Space Station while the orbiting complex is over Russian mission control. How, as an English-speaking astronaut, would you keep up with instructions? The answer is years of Russian training. In between time in simulators, jet airplanes and underwater, neophyte astronauts spend hours learning to read Cyrillic characters and ... Читать далее...
40. The Russian BalletТопик Русский балет рассказывает об истории становления знаменитого русского балета, завоевавшего всемирную славу и признание. Русский балет «начинался» только в 1847 году, когда Мариус Петипа принял приглашение от руководства Большого театра Санкт-Петербурга: он считал Россию единственной страной, где развитие балета идет в правильном направлении. В развитии русского балета был очень заинтересован царь Николай I. Русский ... Читать далее...