Avoiding Show and Movie Spoilers

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1. Talking About Television ShowsCleo: The new TV season is starting this week and I can’t wait. I’ve been watching Reruns all summer and I’m ready for the Premiers of my favorite shows. Victor: You watch Madwomen, right? Cleo: Yes, it’s my favorite show. Victor: Then I’ve got some bad news for you. It’s been Cancelled. Cleo: How is ... Читать далее...
2. Reading MagazinesI’m The first to admit that I’m Hooked on reading magazines. I’ve been this way As long as I can remember. I love picking up magazines about different topics. Currently, I Subscribe to about six or seven magazines, although when I was getting Professional journals during my days at the university, I probably had 15 ... Читать далее...
3. TV Shows Being Renewed and CancelledMo: I have some bad news: Your favorite TV show has been Cancelled. Amy: I’m not surprised. Ratings plummeted last Season, so The writing was on the wall. Mo: Also On the chopping block is your favorite reality show: American Idiots. Amy: Oh no, not American Idiots, too! I thought it was Gaining ground in ... Читать далее...
4. NPR Pulled a Brilliant April Fools’ Prank On People Who Don’t Read«Why doesn’t America read anymore?» NPR asked on Tuesday. «We totally do, NPR. Shut up. We read all the time. We’re reading your article right now!» Facebook commenters screeched. But they didn’t read the article. If they had, they would’ve seen this: Eventually, some commenters began to catch on and spoil the joke, but the ... Читать далее...
5. Filming a TV Show or MovieMartin: Okay, quiet on the Set! What are the Extras doing over there? They’re not in this Scene. Stephanie: Sorry, I’ll get them off the set. Is this the Lighting you wanted for this scene? If not, I can tell the lighting Crew. Martin: The lighting is fine, but this Staging is all wrong. And ... Читать далее...
6. Reading Online ReviewsMarisa: When we go to our favorite vacation Spot in two months, let’s stay at a different hotel. Oscar: I like the hotel we always stay at. It’s in a Convenient location and we’re already familiar with it. Marisa: That’s just it. It’s Tried and true, but there’s no Novelty and excitement in staying in ... Читать далее...
7. Renting a MovieBrenda: I have to return these movies in the Drop box today or I’ll have Late fees. Can I get you anything while I’m out? Jang: Are you still Renting movies from the Video store? I use a service that delivers the movies to my mailbox. There are never any late fees. Brenda: I’ve thought ... Читать далее...
8. Buying Television and Movie ProgramsCameron: What did you get for Christmas? James: I got a Box set of my favorite TV show Of all time, the McQ Files. It Contains all five Seasons of the show, Deleted scenes, and Outtakes. I can’t wait to watch it all! Cameron: Didn’t you see the entire series when it was shown on ... Читать далее...
9. Award Show SeasonIt’s That time of year again. It’s Award show season. No, I’m not talking about the Nobel Prizes. I’m talking about the entertainment awards. This is the time of year when the TV shows and movies are Nominated as the best of the year. Celebrities get together at an award Ceremony and the winners are ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод идиомы get the show on the road / get this show on the road, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get the show on the road / get this show on the road Перевод: начать (работу), приступить к выполнению (работы, программы) Пример: «Let’s get the show on the road and begin work for the day.» Давайте приступим к выполнению работы на сегодняшний день....
11. Значение идиомы give the show away[give the show away] {v. phr.} To reveal a plan or information thatis supposed to be secret. You have read further in the book than Ihave, but please don’t tell me where the treasure was buried;otherwise you’d be giving the show away....
12. Значение идиомы show[show] See: GET THE SHOW ON THE ROAD, GO TO SHOW or GO TO PROVE, ROAD SHOW, STEAL THE SHOW, TALENT SHOW, VARIETY SHOW, WHOLE CHEESE orWHOLE SHOW....
13. Reading the NewspaperI Fell into the habit of reading the newspaper every morning when I was a kid. Back then, there used to be two daily newspapers-morning Edition and an afternoon edition. Nowadays, of course, many cities in the U. S. have just a morning paper. I’m not too Picky about which newspaper I read, although When ... Читать далее...
14. Watching Movie and TV FranchisesUrsula: Weren’t you watching this same movie yesterday? Ian: No, this is the Sequel. Yesterday, I watched Aims Pond. This is Aims Pond: Super Spy. Ursula: Wasn’t this originally a TV show? Ian: Actually, it was originally a Novel, which was Adapted into a Long-running TV show. Then, it was Turned into a Movie franchise. ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод слова showShow — показывать, показываться; показ, демонстрация Перевод слова A show of force — демонстрация силы fashions show — демонстрация мод to show a picture — показать картину the buds are showing — появляются почки I’ll show you out. Я вас провожу к выходу. Show me how to do this sum. Покажи мне, как решить эту ... Читать далее...
16. Types of Story EndingsHamid: I just finished a really good book. I thought the characters were Headed toward a Tragic ending, but there was a Twist near the end, and everything turned out well. It was so Satisfying! Rachel: It sounds Sappy to me. Hamid: It wasn’t sappy at all. It was just a happy ending. I know ... Читать далее...
17. Improving Online ReviewsJerrise: Okay, you were right. We need to do something to improve business. Do you think we should Take out an ad in the local newspaper? Russell: We could do that, but I think a better strategy is to improve our Online reviews. Jerrise: Who looks at websites with Unsolicited reviews? I’m not convinced that’ll ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы show one’s teeth[show one’s teeth] {v. phr.} To show anger; show belligerence. He is a very mild, private person, but during a tough businessnegotiation he knows how to show his teeth....
19. Значение идиомы go to show[go to show] or [go to prove] {v. phr.}, {informal} To seem toprove; act or serve to show ; demonstrate. — Often used after»it». Our team beat a bigger team, and it just goes to show you canwin if you play hard enough. The hard winter at Valley Forge goesto show that our soldiers suffered ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы show one’s face[show one’s face] {v. phr.} To be seen; appear. Bill is afraidto show his face since Tom threatened to beat him up. Judy is awonderful mimic but she is too shy to show her face on stage. After cheating on the test, Chris was ashamed to show his face....
21. Значение идиомы stop the show[stop the show] {v. phr.} To elicit such a strong applause from theaudience that the show is interrupted. Pavarotti’s rendition of «Osole mio» always stops the show....
22. Reading Product ReviewsDominic: Do you want some help with that box? Andrea: Sure, thanks. Dominic: What is it? Andrea: It’s a new TV. My old one has been On the fritz for a week and I needed a new one. Dominic: Is this a Highly-rated model? Andrea: Highly-rated? I just went to the electronics store and bought ... Читать далее...
23. Leisure timeТопик Досуг рассказывает о том, как люди проводят свое свободное время. Кто-то предпочитает просто поспать, но досугом можно распорядиться и по-другому. Можно заняться спортом, сделать много полезных для себя дел или уделить время своему хобби. Хобби надо иметь обязательно – так мы отдыхаем от рутины повседневной жизни. Everybody sometimes has a free time. Somebody prefers ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы talent show[talent show] {n.} An entertainment in which new entertainers tryto win a prize. Mary won the talent show by her dancing. Thepeople liked Bill’s singing in the talent show....
25. Listening to Shock JocksI like listening to the radio on my morning Commute each day. This morning, though, my favorite DJs weren’t On the air. ………… Howard: Do you know what happened to the Kelvin and Ben show this morning? Robin: Kelvin and Ben are both on Suspension. The FCC fined the radio station. Apparently, Kelvin and Ben ... Читать далее...
26. A Movie CollectionSome people collect stamps. Other people collect CDs. I collect movies. I’m a film Buff and I have a Collection of my favorite movies of all time. I usually buy a movie when it comes out on DVD, even if I’ve seen it already On the big screen. I have a High definition TV and ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы show off[show off] {v. phr.} 1. To put out nicely for people to see;display; exhibit. The Science Fair gave Julia a chance to show offher shell collection. The girls couldn’t wait to show off theirfine needlework to our visitors. 2. {informal} To try to attractattention; also, try to attract attention to. The children alwaysshow off when ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы show cause[show cause] {v. phr.} To give a reason or explanation. Thejudge asked the defendants to show cause why they should not be heldwithout bail....
29. Значение идиомы steal the show[steal the show] {v. phr.} To act or do so well in a performancethat you get most of the attention and the other performers areunnoticed. Mary was in only one scene of the play, but she stolethe show from the stars....
30. Reading Product ReviewsDominic: Do you want some help with that box? Andrea: Sure, thanks. Dominic: What is it? Andrea: It’s a new TV. My old one has been On the fritz for a week and I needed a new one. Dominic: Is this a Highly-rated model? Andrea: Highly-rated? I just went to the electronics store and bought ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы show in[show in] or [out] or [up] or [to the door] {v. phr.} To usher;conduct; accompany. «My husband will show you in,» Mary said to theguests when they arrived at the door....
32. Значение идиомы variety show[variety show] {n.} A program that includes several different kindsof entertainment. Jane’s father was the master of ceremonies of a variety show on TV....
33. Значение идиомы get the show on the road[get the show on the road]{v. phr.}, {informal} To start a program;get work started. It was several years before the rocket scientistsgot the show on the road. Compare: GET THE BALL ROLLING....
34. Getting a view of the whole world — Представления обо всем миреEverywhere, everyday, exciting things are happening. Each day is filled with news. People learn news and views. While reading newspapers and magazines, talking over the telephone or they are kept informed by watching TV or listening to the radio. TV dominates the life of the family most of the time. The TV set isn’t just ... Читать далее...
35. Фразовый глагол show up (1) — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: show up (1) Перевод: появиться, прибыть, прийти Пример: We expected David to come but he didn’t show up. Мы ожидали, что Дэвид придет, но он не появился....
36. Значение идиомы show one’s hand[show one’s hand] {v. phr.} To reveal or exhibit one’s true andhitherto hidden purpose. Only after becoming Chancellor of Germanydid Adolf Hitler really show his hand and reveal that he intended totake over other countries....
37. Reality T. VIt’s hard to watch TV these days without seeing Reality shows. Some nights, it’s hard to find a Scripted Drama to watch. There are so many different kinds of reality shows, too. The most popular one in the U. S. has been the «American Idol» show. This is a singing competition where Amateurs try to ... Читать далее...
38. Фразовый глагол show up (2) — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: show up (2) Перевод: выделываться и выставлять кого-либо хуже себя Пример: He’s always trying to show up his co-workers in order to get ahead. Он всегда пытается выглядеть лучше своих сослуживцев, чтобы пробиться....
39. Reading an ObituaryIvy: This is so sad! Stephan: What is? Ivy: I’m reading the Obituary for one of my favorite actors as a child, Mr. McBoo. He had Quite a life. Stephan: Oh, yeah? Ivy: Yeah, and this article has really Done him justice. It’s a nice Tribute to a man who Touched so many lives. It ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы road show[road show] {n.} A theatrical play that is performed for a few daysin one town and then moves to other towns. Many actors get theirstart in road shows. The road show is often not as good as theoriginal play on Broadway....