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1. Перевод слова ministerMinister — министр, священник Перевод слова Ex-minister — бывший министр, экс-министр the Minister of Finance — министр финансов forceful minister — влиятельный министр The Minister pronounced them man and wife. Священник объявил их мужем и женой. He always has access to the Prime Minister. У него всегда есть доступ к премьер-министру. The Minister said, «Let ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова soldierSoldier — солдат, рядовой, военнослужащий Перевод слова The Unknown Soldier — неизвестный солдат a soldier defects — солдат дезертирует seasoned soldier — закаленный боец The Soldier had a weekend pass. Солдат получил увольнительную на выходные. That Soldier really lacked «solids». Тому солдату действительно не хватало твердости характера. He is framed to be a Soldier. Он ... Читать далее...
3. Q & A Iraqi War JokesQ: What’s the national bird of Iraq? A: DUCK! — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Q: What’s the fastest way to ... Читать далее...
4. The Cesium song 07Yesterday, I had Cesium with which to play. Now all my fingers have been blown away. And silence reigns since yesterday. Suddenly, I’m just half the man I used to be. I have no eyes with which to see. My legs have parted company. Why she had to blow, I don’t know, I can only ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова emergencyEmergency — непредвиденный случай, критическкое положение Перевод слова Emergency decree — правила техники безопасности the state of emergency — чрезвычайное положение emergency work — экстренная работа; аврал The minister has called an Emergency meeting. Министр созвал экстренное заседание. Her quick thinking in an Emergency saved the baby’s life. Ее сообразительность спасла жизнь ребенка во время ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод слова reportReport — сообщать, докладывать; доклад, отчет Перевод слова Final report — окончательный доклад to draw up a report — составлять отчет in printed-report format — в форме печатного доклада I Reported her to the supervisor Я сообщил о ней начальнику. She left the Report for me. Она поручила доклад мне. The Report was endorsed. Отчет ... Читать далее...
7. Reward these soldiers for their workA British General had sent some of his men off to fight for their country in the Falkland Island Crisis. Upon returning to England from the South American island, three soldiers that had distinguished themselves in battle were summoned to the General’s office. «Since we weren’t actually at war,» the General began, «I can’t give ... Читать далее...
8. Requesting a three day passAn Israeli soldier who just enlisted asked the Commanding Officer for a 3-day pass. The CO says «Are you crazy? You just join the Israeli army, and you already want a 3-day pass? You must do something spectacular for that recognition!» So the soldier comes back a day later in an Arab tank! The CO ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова yesterdayYesterday — вчера, недавнее прошлое Перевод слова From yesterday — со вчерашнего дня an invention of yesterday — изобретение последнего времени all pomp of yesterday — вся недавняя пышность yesterday’s newspaper — вчерашняя газета I was not born Yesterday. Я не вчера родился, у меня уже есть опыт. We went skiing Yesterday. Вчера мы катались ... Читать далее...
10. Газетные заголовки в английском языкеЗаголовки английских газет часто не являются законченными предложениями. Многие Английские заголовки состоят только из существительных, без глаголов. MORE POWER CUTS TERROR ALERT IN CAPITAL В заголовках часто опускаются артикли и глагол To be. HUSSAIN PAINTING OBSCENE, SAYS MINISTER OLD MAN SCALES EVEREST В английских заголовках часто используются времена группы Simple, вместо форм Continuous или Perfect. ... Читать далее...
11. A tourist, visiting a small town in IsraelA tourist, visiting a small town in Israel, came upon a statue dedicated to «The Unknown Soldier». At the base of the statue, a sign was displayed: «Here lies Seymour Ruthenberg». The tourist inquired of one of the locals how was it possible an unknown had a name. The resident replied, «As a soldier, that ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы kill off[kill off] {v.} To kill or end completely; destroy. The factorydumped poisonous wastes into the river and killed off the fish. The president suggested a new law to Congress but many members ofCongress were against the idea and they killed it off. Mother madeNancy practice her dancing an hour every day; Nancy got tired ofdancing ... Читать далее...
13. Attempts by the dumbSIX DIE TRYING TO SAVE CHICKEN — August 1, 1995 CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — Six people drowned yesterday while trying to rescue a chicken that had fallen into a well in southern Egypt. An 18-year-old farmer was the first to descend into the 60-foot well. He drowned, apparently after an undercurrent in the water pulled ... Читать далее...
14. Различие (сравнение) между Present Continuous и Present Simple в английском языкеВ предыдущих темах были рассмотрены времена Present Continuous и Present Simple, а в этой теме будет показано сравнение между этими двумя временами. Present Continuous (I am doing) Present Simple (I do) Это время используется тогда, когда что-то происходит во время беседы Это время используется тогда, когда действие происходит вообще или повторяется I am doing I ... Читать далее...
15. A young soldier was making his first parachute jumpA young soldier was making his first parachute jump. The corporal explained the procedure «You count to ten and pull the first ripcord. If the chute doesn’t open, pull the second. That should do it. Then, after you land, there’ll be a truck waiting to pick you up.» The soldier checked his gear, called out ... Читать далее...
16. US Attorney General John Ashcroft was visiting an elementary schoolUS Attorney General John Ashcroft was visiting an elementary school. After fifteen minutes speaking he says: ‘I will now answer any questions you have.’ Bobby stands up and says: ‘I have four questions’: 1. How did Bush win the election with fewer votes than Gore? 2. Why haven’t you caught Osama bin Laden? 3. Why ... Читать далее...
17. During the Six Day WarDuring the Six Day War, this division of Arabs is making its way across the burning desert sands towards Israel, when the Arab commander, bouncing along in his jeep, spots an aged Israeli on top a distant sand dune. The commander drops his binoculars and shouts orders to a foot soldier to run up ahead ... Читать далее...
18. Question answer 05Our team is doing so badly that «Manager of the Month» isn’t an award. It’s an appointment! Did you hear about the football team who ate too much pudding? They got jellygated! Which insect didn’t play well in goal? The fumble bee! What did the bumble bee striker say? Hive scored! What is black and ... Читать далее...
19. Фразовый глагол run against — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: run against Перевод: выступать против кого-либо на выборах Пример: Gore ran against Bush in the 2000 elections in the U. S. A. На выборах 2000 года в США Гор баллотировался против Буша....
20. Значение идиомы born yesterday[born yesterday] {adj. phr.} Inexperienced and easily fooled; not alert to trickery; easily deceived or cheated. — Usually used in negative sentences. When Bill started the new job, the other workers teased him a little, but he soon proved to everyone that he wasn’t born yesterday. I won’t give you the money till I see ... Читать далее...
21. Weather. Погода, температура, осадкиПогода What’s the weather like today? Какая сегодня погода? What will the weather be like tomorrow? Какая завтра будет погода? It’s supposed to rain / snow / hail. Будет дождь / снег / град. Nice day today, isn’t it? Хороший сегодня денек, не правда ли? What awful weather! Какая отвратительная погода! What a lovely day! ... Читать далее...
22. Пословица / поговорка curiosity killed the cat / curiosity killed a cat — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: curiosity killed the cat / curiosity killed a cat Перевод: любопытство до добра не доводит Эквивалент в русском языке: много будешь знать — скоро состаришься Пример: «Curiosity killed the cat,» the mother said as the child asked questions about her birthday party. «Любопытство до добра не доводит,» сказала мать, когда ее ребенок ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод идиомы good old days, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: good old days Перевод: прежние времена, которые были лучше, чем настоящие Пример: In the good old days people could buy a house easier than today. В былые времена дом можно было купить проще, чем сегодня....
24. Значение идиомы cat has nine lives[cat has nine lives] A cat can move so fast and jump so well that he seems to escape being killed many times. We thought our cat would be killed when he fell from the roof of the house. He was not, but he used up one of his nine lives....
25. Little Johnny walks into his primary schoolLittle Johnny walks into his primary school classroom one morning to be confronted by his teacher. Teacher «Ahh, Good Morning Johnny, and where were you yesterday?» Johnny «I’m sorry Miss, but my Grandad got burnt yesterday.» Teacher, «Was he burned very bad?» Johnny, «Yes Mam, they don’t fuck around at these crematoriums you know....
26. Пословица / поговорка times change — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: times change Перевод: времена меняются Пример: Times change and when my friend went to buy some tapes for her tape recorder she found that they were no longer being produced. Времена меняются, и когда моя подруга пошла купить пленки для магнитофона, она узнала, что их больше не производят....
27. Значение идиомы curiosity killed the cat[curiosity killed the cat] {informal} Getting too nosy may lead a person into trouble. — A proverb. «Curiosity killed the cat,» Fred’s father said, when he found Fred hunting around in closets just before Christmas....
28. Пословица / поговорка if the mountain will not come to Mohammed, Mohammed must go to the mountain — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: if the mountain will not come to Mohammed, Mohammed must go to the mountain Перевод: если гора не идет к Магомету, то Магомет идет к горе Пример: The grandchildren would never visit their grandparents. But if the mountain won’t come to Mohammed, Mohammed must go to the mountain. So the grandparents went ... Читать далее...
29. Totally messed upThe following is an ad from a real-life newspaper which appeared four days in a row — the last three hopelessly trying to correct the first day’s mistake. MONDAY: For sale: R. D. Jones has one sewing machine for sale. Phone 948-0707 after 7 P. M. and ask for Mrs. Kelly who lives with him ... Читать далее...
30. Перевод идиомы not born yesterday, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: not born yesterday Перевод: не вчера родиться; понимать, как устроен мир Пример: I was not born yesterday and I do not believe what the woman is saying. Я не вчера родился, и я не верю тому, что говорит эта женщина....
31. Перевод идиомы need something yesterday, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: need something yesterday Перевод: остро нуждаться в чем-либо; нуждаться в чем-либо, что уже должно было быть сделано Пример: I need a new computer yesterday. Мне сильно нужен новый компьютер....
32. Selling war insuranceAirman Jones was assigned to the induction center where he was to advise new recruits about their government benefits, especially their GI insurance. It wasn’t long before Captain Smith noticed that Airman Jones had almost a 100% record for insurance sales, which had never happened before. Rather than ask about this, the Captain stood in ... Читать далее...
33. Перевод слова killKill — убивать, убийство Перевод слова Strychnine kills rats — стрихнином травят крыс tuberculosis killed him — он умер от туберкулеза to go in for the kill — выходить на охоту to kill with intent — совершить умышленное убийство It nearly Killed me. Я чуть не умер со смеху. The lion made the Kill. Лев ... Читать далее...
34. A recruit who wasn’t really meant to be a soldierA recruit who wasn’t really meant to be a soldier went out to the rifle range for the first time. He missed every target and most of the hills behind them. Despondent, he said to the sergeant, «I think I’ll just go and shoot myself.» The sergeant said, «Better take a couple of extra bullets!»...
35. A 10pm curfew was imposed in BelfastA 10pm curfew was imposed in Belfast Everybody had to be off the streets or risk being shot. However one citizen was shot at 9.45pm. «Why did you do that?» the soldier was asked by his superior officer. «I know where he lives,» he replied, «and he wouldn’t have made it.»...
36. Биография Юлия Цезаря на английском языке. Biography of Julius CaesarJulius Caesar was a Roman general and dictator who lived from 100 BC to 44 BC. He helped to make Rome a great empire. He was also a talented writer. Early life of Caesar His father, Gaius Caesar died when Caesar was 16. Caesar’s mother, Aurelia, influenced her son greatly. Although Caesar came from a ... Читать далее...
37. Good sales strategyAirman Jones was assigned to the induction center, where he advised new recruits about their government benefits, especially their GI insurance. It wasn’t long before Captain Smith noticed that Airman Jones was having a staggeringly high success-rate, selling insurance to nearly 100% of the recruits he advised. Rather than asking him about this, the Captain ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы anything like[anything like] or [anywhere near] {adv.} Nearly. — Used in negative, interrogative, and conditional sentences, often in the negative forms «nothing like» or «nowhere near». It’s not anything like as hot today as it was yesterday. Do you think that gold ring is worth anywhere near a hundred dollars? Today’s game was nowhere near as ... Читать далее...
39. There were three men who were lost in the forestThere were three men who were lost in the forest. They were then captured by cannibals. The cannibal king then told the prisoners that they could live if they pass the trial. First step of the trial is to go to the forest with the cannibals and get ten pieces of the same kind of ... Читать далее...
40. Saddam HUSSEIN of Iraq wanted a specialSaddam HUSSEIN of Iraq wanted a special postage stamp issued, with his picture on it. He so instructed his Postmaster General, stressing that it should be of international quality. The stamps were duly released of the stamp, he began hearing complaints that the stamp was not sticking properly, and become furious. He called the chief ... Читать далее...