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1. Come Rain or ShineThere are four seasons in a year: spring, summer, autumn and winter. December, January and February are winter months. Days are short and nights are long. The weather is cold, rivers and lakes are usually frozen. The ground is covered with snow, so a lot of people go skating and skiing. Also it is pleasant ... Читать далее...
2. English Country-SideEngland looks like a great well-ordered park. The hedges surrounding the gardens look beautiful in spring. In summer when they are covered with leaves and flowers they are even better. In autumn they are gold, brown and red. In winter they are still beautiful, especially in the early winter when you can see a few ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод идиомы throw caution to the wind(s), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: throw caution to the wind(s) Перевод: отбросить всякие предосторожности, стать неосторожным Пример: I will throw caution to the wind and tell my boss about my complaints about the company. Без всяких предосторожностей я расскажу своему начальнику свои жалобы на компанию....
4. Two men were walking along the street whenTwo men were walking along the street when they came upon a dog licking his dick. One man said, «I sure wish I could do that.» The other replied, «You can, but you’re probably going to have to pet him first.»...
5. Allergic to CatsWhen I was little, we had a family pet. His name was Jupiter and he was a Kitten. I wanted a cat more than anything else and finally, my parents Gave in and said that we could have one. We went to the Pound and saw dozens of cats of different Breeds. We went from ... Читать далее...
6. Seasons and Weather — Времена года и погода (2)The year is divided into four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. When winter comes, we are to spend more time at home, because it is cold outside. Ponds, lakes, rivers and streams are frozen, and the roads are sometimes covered with slippery ice or deep snow. We may get fog, sleet and frost. The ... Читать далее...
7. There is no bad weather, there are bad clothesВ топике «Нет плохой погоды, есть плохая одежда» – я делюсь своими мыслями о каждом сезоне. В своей знаменитой поговорке англичане пытаются сказать, что у каждого человека свои предпочтения, но, в общем, все сезоны хороши по-своему. Лично мне очень нравится осень, с ее яркими красками, обилием овощей и фруктов, грибов и ягод. Еще мне нравится ... Читать далее...
8. SeasonsТопик Сезоны дает описания сезонов (или времен) года. Затем – каждый сезон рассматривается отдельно: описывается погода и отличительные черты каждого из 3-х месяцев сезона. Из этого топика вы также узнаете, какой день самый длинный в году, а какой – самый короткий. Winter, spring, summer and autumn are the seasons of the year. December, January and ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы lick one’s chops[lick one’s chops] {v. phr.}, {informal} To think about somethingpleasant; enjoy the thought of something. John is licking his chopsabout the steak dinner tonight. Tom is licking his chops about thelifeguard job he will have at the beach next summer. Our team islicking its chops because we beat the champions last night. Compare: LOOK FORWARD ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова usualUsual — обычный, обыкновенный Перевод слова The usual terms — обычные условия he said all the usual things — он сказал все, что принято говорить in the usual sense — в обычном понимании He arrived late as Usual. Он приехал поздно, как обычно. She is not my Usual doctor. Она не является моим лечащим врачом. ... Читать далее...
11. Seasons and WeatherEveryone knows that there are four seasons in a year: Spring, summer, autumn and winter. Each of them lasts 8 Months. Spring comes in March and ends in May. It often rains in Spring, especially in April. Summer is the hottest season in the year. It begins in June and ends in August. In summer ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод идиомы three / two sheets in / to the wind, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: three / two sheets in / to the wind Перевод: вдрызг пьяный, шатающийся, качающийся Пример: I saw my neighbor walking down the street last night. He seemed to have three sheets to the wind. Я видел, как мой сосед шел вчера вечером домой. Он, похоже, был вдрызг пьян....
13. My First JourneyВ топике Мое первое путешествие я делюсь своими впечатлениями и рассказываю, какой вид транспорта предпочтительнее. Кто-то любит авиа-перелеты, кому-то нравятся поезда или океанские круизы. Я считаю, что пешие путешествия – очень увлекательное занятие, к тому же, это совсем недорого. For some people there is nothing as exciting as traveling, and I’m not an exception. And ... Читать далее...
14. Почему я люблю весну/ Why I Love SpringНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Why I Like Spring Почему я люблю весну I believe every season is wonderful in its own way. I like summer for its good weather and green nature, autumn for its colors, winter for its white snow. Spring is the season when everything comes to life after long ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы wind up[wind up] {v.} 1. To tighten the spring of a machine; to make itwork or run. Mary wound up the toy car and let it run across theroom. He doesn’t have to wind up his watch because it is run by abattery. 2. To make very excited, nervous, upset. — Usually used inthe past participle. ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы as usual[as usual] {adv. phr.} In the usual way; as you usually do or as it usually does. As usual, Tommy forgot to make his bed before he went out to play. Only a week after the fire in the store, it was doing business as usual....
17. Перевод слова springSpring — весна; пружина, скачок, прыгать; источник, родник Перевод слова To rise with a spring — вскочить spring water — ключевая вода to spring up into the air — подскочить в воздух the spring semester — весенний семестр His daughter Sprang to his embrace. Дочь бросилась ему в объятья. He Sprang from the bed. Он ... Читать далее...
18. Seasons (2)В топике Сезоны (2) приводятся подробные описания всех сезонов: зимы, весны, лета и осени. Вы узнаете, как называется осень в Америке, насколько холодно зимой в России, какие виды спорта считаются «зимними», какова зима в Санкт-Петербурге и почему этот город – единственный в мире, где наблюдается такое природное явление, как «белые ночи». Описана приятная погода весны ... Читать далее...
19. TeaTea plant The tea plant grows best in tropical and temperate places where rain falls throughout the year. Tea can be grown from sea level to about 2,000 metres, but the best quality grows in higher regions. Tea comes from the leaves and buds of tea plants. Wild plants can be up to 9 metres ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод слова greenGreen — зеленый; свежий, молодой Перевод слова Acid green — ярко-зеленый enjoying a green old age — все еще бодрый, несмотря на годы the green years — юные годы My bedroom carpet is Green. Ковер в моей спальне зеленого цвета. The bananas are still Green. Бананы еще не созрели. Do you see any Green in ... Читать далее...
21. Времена года/ The Seasons of the YearНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык The Seasons of the Year Времена года My name is Ann, I’m thirteen years old. I like all the seasons of the year, because each of them is wonderful in its own way. I live with my grandmother in the village in summer. It’s very beautiful there in ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы four-leaf clover[four-leaf clover] {n.} A small green plant with four leaves whichmany people think means good luck because clover plants usually havethree leaves. John has a four-leaf clover in his pocket. He thinkshe will have good luck now....
23. A snow town — Город из снегаMy name is Vika Vishnjakova and I live in a very small town somewhere behind the Polar circle. I study English at school №6 and I am a student of the 7th form. Very often I spend my summer holidays in summer camps near the Black Sea or the Azov Sea. I like it very ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод идиомы throw someone a curve / throw someone a curve, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: throw someone a curve / throw someone a curve Перевод: удивить кого-либо чем-либо неожиданным Пример: Dad threw a curve at me when he asked if he could borrow $1000. Папа очень меня удивил, когда попросил дать ему взаймы 1000 долларов....
25. Getting Caught in the RainMargo: Oh geez, you’re Drenched! It wasn’t supposed to rain today. Ali: I know. I looked at the Weather report last night and it was supposed to be a nice day. That’s the last time I trust those Weathercasters! I hate Getting caught in the rain. I’m Soaking wet. Margo: When I felt a Raindrop ... Читать далее...
26. Seasons and MonthsA year is the average time it takes for the Earth to go once round the Sun. There are 12 months or 52 weeks or 365 days in a year. Every four years there is a leap year. It has 366 days. The names of the months are: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, ... Читать далее...
27. My favourite seasonВ топике Мое любимое время года – я расскажу, какой из четырех сезонов года мне нравится больше всего. Зима, весна и осень — хороши по-своему, но я люблю именно лето. И не только потому, что мой день рождения в июне, но и потому что это время каникул. Летом наша семья отправляется на отдых к морю. ... Читать далее...
28. Перевод слова winterWinter — зима, зимний Перевод слова A bla winter day — унылый зимний день winter blizzard — зимняя вьюга dead of winter — глубокая зима I need a new Winter coat. Мне нужно новое зимнее пальто. Winter is almost upon us. Зима уже близко. It was a long, cold Winter. Это была длинная, холодная зима....
29. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 46Read this lesson as usual, then answer the questions about the preceding one. What are David and Joan doing? Where does David want to go next week-end? Does he want to go to Birmingham? Does he want to drive1 to Brighton? Who is arriving next week-end? How often2 does she come? What will they do? ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы walking papers[walking papers] or [walking orders] also [walking ticket] {n.},{informal} A statement that you are fired from your job; dismissal. The boss was not satisfied with Paul’s work and gave him his walkingpapers. George is out of work. He picked up his walking ticketlast Friday....
31. My Favourite Book (Gone with the Wind)В топике Моя любимая книга («Унесенные ветром»), я рассказываю о романе американской писательницы Маргарет Митчелл, события которого происходят в южных штатах США в 1860-х годах, во время и после гражданской войны США — войны Севера и Юга 1861-1865 годов. Роман вышел в 1936 году и стал одним из самых знаменитых бестселлеров американской литературы. В 1939 ... Читать далее...
32. How One Cougar Can Plant 94,000 Seeds a YearCougars are great gardeners. You won’t see them carefully pruning bonsai trees with their claws or paging through a Burpee seed catalog, but scientists say that one of these bigs cats can plant around 94,000 seeds in a year. They do this by doing what cats seem to do best: eating and pooping. Ecologists have ... Читать далее...
33. Rooms in a HouseI don’t like cats. That’s not really true. I like cats, but they don’t like me. Last week, my friend Sara asked me To babysit her cat for two days while she was out of town. Normally, I would have said no, but she was In a jam, so I said okay. As I said, ... Читать далее...
34. One fall day Dave was out raking leaves when he noticedOne fall day Dave was out raking leaves when he noticed a hearse slowly drive by. Following the first hearse was a second hearse, which was followed by a man walking solemnly along, followed by a dog, and then about 200 men walking in single file. Intrigued, Dave went up to the man following the ... Читать далее...
35. Assigning Blame in a Car AccidentTarik: Are you okay? Stacey: Yeah, I think so. I’m just a little Shaken up, but look at my car! Tarik: Mine is in pretty bad shape, too. Good thing, though, it wasn’t Totaled. Stacey: Okay, let’s exchange Insurance information, so we can both get out of here. Tarik: Right. I’ll Put in a claim ... Читать далее...
36. Spring CleaningSpring cleaning is supposed to take place before summer, not after it. But, as usual, I Procrastinated and now I have to finally Get rid of all the Junk I’ve accumulated over the year. But now There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it-the cleaning must be done! I start in my bedroom. I ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы cat[cat] See: COPY CAT, CURIOSITY KILLED THE CAT, FRAIDY-CAT or FRAID-CAT or SCAREDY CAT OY SCARED-CAT, HOLY CATS, LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG, LOOK LIKE THE CAT THAT ATE THE CANARY, PLAY CAT AND MOUSE WITH, RAIN CATS AND DOGS....
38. Значение идиомы green with envy[green with envy] {adj. phr.} Very jealous; full of envy. Alice’s girlfriends were green with envy when they saw her newdress. The other boys were green with envy when Joe bought asecond-hand car. Compare: GREEN-EYED MONSTER....
39. London (8)In 1996, I went to London. This city impressed me very much. When we leaved from Archangelsk the weather was terrible: it was awfully cold. But when we arrived to London there were green leaves on the trees and the air was much warmer then in our city. That was the first thing that impressed ... Читать далее...
40. Seasons and Weather — Времена года и погода (1)Everyone knows that there are four seasons in a year: spring» summer, autunm and winter. Each of them lasts 3 months. Spring comes in March and ends in May. It often rains in spring, especially in April. Summer is the hottest season in the year. It begins in June and ends in August. In summer ... Читать далее...