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1. Buying Dinnerware Wendy: We need some new Dinnerware. Nearly all of our plates and bowls are Cracked or Chipped. Jason: All right, you do that. Wendy: Aren’t you going to help? Jason: I Trust your judgment. Whatever you like, I’ll like, too. Wendy: But I need your Input. For instance, this set has eight Place settings: eight […]...
2. Being Under Stress Wei: What’s wrong? You look like you’re in pain. Jason: My stomach is Acting up again. Wei: It’s all of this Stress. I don’t know how anyone can Cope with the Pressures you’re under. Jason: It’s nothing. I’ll just take a pill for my stomach. Wei: That won’t solve the problem. Look at you. You […]...
3. Using a Smartphone Hitomi: What are you Unboxing? Jason: This is my new Smartphone. It has Every feature under the sun! Hitomi: Every feature? Jason: It has a high quality Camera and Video camera, and it’s a Videophone. It has a great GPS program, too. The Touch-screen and the Keyboard are easy to use and everything is so […]...
4. Buying a Used Car Samantha: Hello. Terry: Hey, Samantha. It’s Terry. Samantha: Oh, hi Terry. How’s it going? Terry: Not bad. Hey, the reason I’m calling is that I heard from Veronica that you’re looking for a Used car. Samantha: Yeah, I’m hoping to find something Reliable but cheap. Terry: Well, I have Just the thing for you. My […]...
5. Buying Glasses Alice: Ooh, look at these! Don’t I look great? I’ve always wanted Sunglasses like these. Pierre: You’re supposed to be here helping me pick out Frames for my new Bifocals. Alice: I don’t know why you won’t get Progressives. That’s what everybody is getting these days. Pierre: I’ve always had bifocals and that’s what I’m […]...
6. Advertising Jobs on the Internet Wendy: I just heard that you’re not going to use a Recruitment agency to fill the new position. Pedro: No, I’m not. There are so many Internet Job boards out there that I think we can find good Candidates without using Headhunters. Wendy: But headhunters do a good job of Weeding out people who don’t […]...
7. Giving Bad News and Condolences I was at the hospital at with my friend, Wendy. Her father was in an accident and she was waiting to talk to the doctor. Doctor: Hello, I’m Dr. Johnson. How are you holding up? Wendy: Oh, I’m fine. Is there any news? Doctor: Yes. I have examined your father’s Test results and I’m afraid […]...
8. Buying a Used Car Samantha: Hello. Terry: Hey, Samantha. It’s Terry. Samantha: Oh, hi Terry. How’s it going? Terry: Not bad. Hey, the reason I’m calling is that I heard from Veronica that you’re looking for a Used car. Samantha: Yeah, I’m hoping to find something Reliable but cheap. Terry: Well, I have Just the thing for you. My […]...
9. Having Trouble Making a Decision Lorenzo: Have you bought a new television yet? Katia: No, I’m still looking at Consumer reviews and Weighing my options. I’m not sure yet what size I want or what features I need. I’m Keeping my options open for now. Lorenzo: I thought your old TV stopped working three weeks ago. You still haven’t Made […]...
10. Being Conservative and Daring Wendy: I really don’t think Monty is the right person for this project. He’s too Conservative in his thinking. We need someone who’s a Risk taker. Burt: Monty will get the job done. That’s the most important thing. Wendy: Not if the finished product is Staid and boring. Our client won’t be happy with that. […]...
11. Using Different Payment Systems Petra: Damn! That didn’t work either. Ken: What are you doing? Petra: I’m trying to pay for a new service I ordered, but the website won’t accept my Credit card as Payment. I even tried my Debit card, but it’s been Rejected, too. Ken: Why don’t you just write a Check and mail it in? […]...
12. Eating Spicy Foods Akim: Oh, this is so good! Why are your Eyes watering? Wendy: It’s so Spicy! When you invited me over for Curry, I didn’t know it’d be so hot. Akim: This is Mild or maybe Medium. I make another version of this that’s much hotter. In fact, I like mine with some extra Peppers and […]...
13. Having Trouble Making a Decision Lorenzo: Have you bought a new television yet? Katia: No, I’m still looking at Consumer reviews and Weighing my options. I’m not sure yet what size I want or what features I need. I’m Keeping my options open for now. Lorenzo: I thought your old TV stopped working three weeks ago. You still haven’t Made […]...
14. Buying Men’s Shirts Francesca: Hurry up! Come out of that Fitting room so I can see how the Dress shirt fits. Eddie: The first one didn’t fit at all. The Sleeves were too short and it was too Form fitting. I like my shirts to be On the roomy side. I’m trying on the second one. Francesca: Come […]...
15. Buying on the Internet It’s true that I don’t like shopping. When I want to buy something, I do it Online. I like buying on the Internet because I can easily do some Comparison shopping And find the best price. It’s easy, too. Last week I wanted to buy some new Headphones. I did a search and found a […]...
16. Using Different Payment Systems Petra: Damn! That didn’t work either. Ken: What are you doing? Petra: I’m trying to pay for a new service I ordered, but the website won’t accept my Credit card as Payment. I even tried my Debit card, but it’s been Rejected, too. Ken: Why don’t you just write a Check and mail it in? […]...
17. Setting the Table William: This is a very special dinner. It’s not everyday that I have my bosses over for dinner. It has to be perfect. Martha: I know. Why do you think I took out our best China? Instead of worrying, why don’t you help me Set the table? William: Right. I should make myself useful. Is […]...
18. Перевод слова trust Trust – доверие, доверять, верить Перевод слова He is not a man to be trusted – этому человеку нельзя доверять to inspire a certain trust – внушать некоторое доверие to take smth. on trust – принимать что-л. на веру I was a fool to Trust him. С моей стороны было глупостью доверять ему. You can’t […]...
19. Dealing with Website Hackers Valerie: You’ll never guess what happened over the weekend. Bill: What? Valerie: Our website was attacked by Hackers, and nobody could Access it. Bill: You’re kidding! What did they do? Valerie: They got access to our Server and Embedded some Malicious code that caused the site to be redirected to their own website. Bill: But […]...
20. Перевод слова decide Decide – принимать решение, решать Перевод слова To decide a point – решить вопрос to decide a battle – решить исход битвы that decides me! – решено! It’s up to you to Decide. Решай сам. This is for you to Decide. Это вам решать. She Decided on the green hat. Она выбрала зеленую шляпу....
21. Buying Men’s Shirts Francesca: Hurry up! Come out of that Fitting room so I can see how the Dress shirt fits. Eddie: The first one didn’t fit at all. The Sleeves were too short and it was too Form fitting. I like my shirts to be On the roomy side. I’m trying on the second one. Francesca: Come […]...
22. Buying Office Furniture Natalia: Is that the Office Shop Catalogue? Kei: Yeah, I’m in charge of Furnishing the new offices on the second floor. They need everything – Desks, file cabinets, bookcases – you name it. Natalia: That sounds like fun. I love shopping for new furniture. Can I help? Kei: Yes, definitely. I’ve picked out a few […]...
23. Ex-Police car joke We have various local spots where the teenagers park, cruise, hold drag races, drink beer etc. We happen to own a white 1983 Dodge Diplomat, the exact kind of car used by the State Patrol around here as well as many law enforcement agencies nationwide. (Actually our car WAS a state patrol car, but that’s […]...
24. Значение идиомы in trust [in trust] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In safe care for another. Themoney was held by the hank in trust for the widow. At his deathMr. Brown left a large sum in trust for his son until he wastwenty-five....
25. Buying on the Internet It’s true that I don’t like shopping. When I want to buy something, I do it Online. I like buying on the Internet because I can easily do some Comparison shopping And find the best price. It’s easy, too. Last week I wanted to buy some new Headphones. I did a search and found a […]...
26. Buying Television and Movie Programs Cameron: 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 […]...
27. Перевод слова perfect Perfect – совершенный, идеальный; совершенствовать Перевод слова To perfect an invention – улучшать изобретение perfect beauty – совершенная красота perfect person – идеальный человек perfect specimen – прекрасный образчик What a Perfect Hebe! Какое прелестное создание! His English was Perfect. Он безупречно говорил по-английски. They live in Perfect union. Они живут в полном согласии. Интересные […]...
28. Buying A Bull Two sisters, one blonde and one brunette, inherit the family ranch. Unfortunately, after just a few years, they are in financial trouble. In order to keep the bank from repossessing the ranch, they need to purchase a bull so that they can breed their own stock. The brunette balances their checkbook, then takes their last […]...
29. Buying your ticket Three engineers and three accountants are traveling by train to a conference. At the station, the three accountants each buy tickets and watch as the three engineers buy only a single ticket. “How are three people going to travel on only one ticket?” asks an accountant. “Watch and you’ll see,” answers an engineer. They all […]...
30. Business Websites I was hired to set up a website for a small bookstore and the owner knew very little about the Internet. I tried to find out what she wanted for her business website. Octavio: Let me show you some websites I’ve designed. I have them all bookmarked. Okay, this is a website for a restaurant. […]...
31. Traditions A man and a woman got married, and he told her : ” since you are my wife you should respect my traditions and habits…and i have 3 traditions. So, first tradition: On wednesdays i play football with my friends…no matter what..whether it snows or it rains…i dont care..i play football!! -Is it clear for […]...
32. Значение идиомы grow up [grow up] {v.} 1. To increase in size or height; become taller orolder; reach full height. Johnny is growing up; his shoes are toosmall for him. I grew up on a farm. The city has grown upsince I was young. 2. To become adult in mind or judgment; become oldenough to think or decide in […]...
33. Значение идиомы judgment seat [judgment seat] {n.} A place where you are judged; a place wherejustice and punishment are given out. Mrs. Smith is so bossy, shealways acts as though she is in the judgment seat....
34. Types of Hotels and Accommodations Jamal: Have you found a place for us to stay in Chicago? Erin: I’m still Exploring the options. Instead of a Run-of-the-mill chain hotel, I thought we could do something different. Jamal: How different? Erin: I thought we might stay in a Cabin near the lake. Jamal: A cabin? That sounds a little too rustic […]...
35. Asking for Information About a Coworker Amina: What’s the Lowdown on the new guy? Earl: Which new guy? Amina: You know, the cute one. Fill me in. Is he single? Earl: I don’t know. I have no idea. Amina: You’re working with him side-by-side and you haven’t Gleaned any personal information about him? Earl: We talk about work. It’s not my […]...
36. Defying Orders Carol: Hey, where are you going? Miguel: We can’t sit here doing nothing. Carol: We have Orders to stay here and To keep watch. You know as well as I do what the Consequences are of Defying orders. Miguel: I don’t care what kind of Punishment I get. I can’t Sit still and let things […]...
37. Selecting Window Treatments [doorbell rings] Otto: Hi, I’m Otto from Windows-R-Us. I’m here to show you the Window treatment options we offer and to take Measurements for Installation if you decide to order from our store. Jean: Hi, Otto. I’m Jean. Come on in. I want to get some new window treatments for the living room. Can you […]...
38. Buying a Bicycle I went to the Bike shop On Saturday morning to buy a bicycle. Clerk: What kind of bike are you looking for? Lance: I’m really not sure. Clerk: Well, let me show you what we have. We carry Road bikes, mountain bikes, beach cruisers, and Racing bikes. Lance: I’m going to start biking to work. […]...
39. Buying Souvenirs I was vacationing in Miami, Florida, and I went into a Souvenir store to get some gifts for friends back home. Lydia: Could you show me where the T-shirts Are? Clerk: Sure, they’re on the left, along the wall. Can I help you find something? Lydia: I’d like to get a T-shirt, but I’m not […]...
40. Buying a Jacket or Coat Michael: Mom, I don’t need a new coat. I like my old Trench coat. It’s comfortable, and I can use it as a Raincoat and an Overcoat. So what do I need a new coat for? Lisa: If you’re going to visit your aunt in Maine, you’ll need something warmer than a trench coat. This […]...