Checking Facts and Figures

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1. Proofreading a DocumentRussell: Hey, LeeAnn, you were an English Major, right? LeeAnn: Yes. Russell: Could you Proofread this for me? LeeAnn: I don’t know. Do you want me to proof it for Content or for Structure? Russell: For everything. LeeAnn: So you’re asking me To fact check all of the Facts and figures and To parse each ... Читать далее...
2. Moving Out of a Home[A knock on door.] Andre: Hello. Is anyone here? Ellie: Yes, can I help you? Andre: I saw your door open and I just wanted to make sure everything was okay. Did you just Move in? Ellie: No, I’m Moving out. As you can see, I’m doing Last-minute packing. I think I’ve used up 10 ... Читать далее...
3. Getting a MakeoverKurt: Come with me. Ellie: Where are you taking me? Kurt: I’m giving you a Makeover and you Have no say about it. Ellie: A makeover?! I don’t need a makeover. Kurt: Yes, you do. I’m your best friend and this is an Intervention. You’re so busy these days that you’ve Let yourself go. Ellie: ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова checkCheck — проверять, сверять Перевод слова To check for errors — корректировать, исправлять to check an instrument — выверять прибор check ballot — проверочное голосование Hey, Check out that car! Эй, зацени, ту машину! Does his story Check out? Его рассказ подтверждается? Check your spelling and grammar. Проверьте орфографию и грамматику. Примеры из жизни На ... Читать далее...
5. 10 Quacking Facts About Ducks«From troubles of the world I turn to ducks, Beautiful comical things» — Ducks by Frank W. Harvey From Jemima to Donald, ducks have permeated popular culture due to their friendly and entertaining nature. But far from just being waddling bundles of feathers, ducks are actually very complex creatures… 1. THEY FOLLOW THE FIRST ANIMAL ... Читать далее...
6. Checking into a HotelI Flew into Atlanta the afternoon before a Big meeting. I Hailed a taxi at the airport and told the driver the name of the hotel. I asked him How long it would take to get there. He said it would only be 20 minutes. I sat back and relaxed. We got to the hotel ... Читать далее...
7. Checking Accounts and Writing ChecksMarianne: I don’t understand it. I got a Notice from the bank that two of my checks Bounced. I’ve never had an Overdraft in my life. Jae: That doesn’t sound like you. You’re always so careful with your money. Marianne: I am! I don’t understand what happened. Jae: Let me take a look at your ... Читать далее...
8. Interesting factsIf you hook a dog leash over a ceiling fan, the motor is not strong enough to rotate a 42 pound boy wearing pound puppy underwear and a superman cape. It is strong enough, however, to spread paint on all four walls of a 20 by 20 foot room When you hear the toilet flush ... Читать далее...
9. 11 Cool Facts About Dippin’ DotsSweets-lovers have been dipping in to the ice cream of the future since 1988. It’s tasty (candy bar crunch? Yes please!), educational (this is what happens when you play with liquid nitrogen, kids!) and, er, well-rounded. Read on to learn more. 1. YOU HAVE SCIENCE TO THANK FOR THIS FUN DESSERT. In 1987, Curt Jones ... Читать далее...
10. Having to face the factsDermatologist: Good News my dear, after looking through your test results I’m happy to report you will no longer be plagued by pimples. Girl: Wow! That’s great! Why? Dermatologist: There’s no more space....
11. Matering checkingHer teenage son was having trouble mastering the fine points of balancing his new checking account. «The bank returned the check you wrote to the sporting goods store,» she said. «Oh good,» he said, «Now I can use it to buy some stereo equipment!»...
12. 13 Fascinating Facts About BeesSure, you know that bees pollinate our crops and give us honey. But there’s so much more to these buzzing insects than that. 1. THEIR STING HAS SOME BENEFITS A toxin in bee venom called melittin may prevent HIV. Melittin can kill HIV by poking holes into the virus’s protective envelope. (Meanwhile, when mellitin hitches ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы in fact[in fact] also [in point of fact] {adv. phr.} Really truthfully. — Often used for emphasis. No one believed it but, in fact, Mary didget an A on her book report. It was a very hot day; in fact, itwas 100 degrees. Compare: MATTER OF FACT....
14. Значение идиомы double-check[double-check] {v.} 1. To do a double check on; look at again very carefully. When the last typing of his book was finished, the author double-checked it. 2. To make a double check; look carefully at something. The proofreader double-checks against errors....
15. 17 Fascinating Facts About Nintendo Legend Shigeru MiyamotoWhen industrial design major Shigeru Miyamoto went to work designing arcade cabinets for Nintendo in 1976, there was little indication he would become what TIME would later call the «Steven Spielberg of video games.» Moving into content development, Miyamoto’s creations (Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Donkey Kong) helped revitalize the gaming industry and ... Читать далее...
16. Paying in advanceA motorist, driving by a Texas ranch, hit and killed a calf that was crossing the road. The driver went to the owner of the calf and explained what had happened. He then asked what the animal was worth. «Oh, about $200 today,» said the rancher. «But in six years it would have been worth ... Читать далее...
17. 12 Facts You Didn’t Know About Darth VaderDarth Vader is one of the most recognizable characters in cinematic history. As the villain of the original Star Wars trilogy, he captivated audiences with his iconic look, voice, and ruthlessness. Years later, his transformation, from the gifted boy Anakin Skywalker to the Sith Apprentice of Darth Sidious, was brought to life in the prequel ... Читать далее...
18. Jones is checking out of a hotel when suddenly he has toJones is checking out of a hotel when suddenly he has to take a shit real bad. The toilet in his room isn’t working, so he bolts down to use the lobby Men’s Room, but all of the stalls are occupied, so he runs back up to his room, and in desperation, he drops his ... Читать далее...
19. Ending Excessive SpendingRaphael: Sorry to be a Buzzkill, but this Gravy train we’ve been on is about to end. Kelly: What do you mean? Raphael: There have been a lot of complaints about our department’s Spending on Extraneous things, and to Quell the masses, the Department head is making some major changes. Kelly: Like what? Raphael: Like ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы put their heads together[put their heads together] or [lay their heads together] {v. phr.},{informal} To plan or consider things together; discuss something as agroup; talk it over. They put their heads together and decided on agift. We laid our heads together and decided to have a picnic....
21. A girl called the police department and reported thatA girl called the police department and reported that she had been assaulted. The officer who answered the phone, asked, «When did this happen?» She replied, «Last week.» The police then asked, «Why did you wait until now to report it?» Well,» she said. «I didn’t know that I was assaulted until the check bounced.»...
22. Перевод слова repeatRepeat — повторять, рассказывать, воспроизводить Перевод слова Please repeat that — повторите, пожалуйста repeat counter — счетчик повторений repeat instruction — команда повторения Will you Repeat the question? Не могли бы вы повторить вопрос? Repeat the exercises twice a day. Повторяйте упражнения два раза в день. Don’t Repeat this to anyone. Никому этого не рассказывай. ... Читать далее...
23. Changing the Subject in ConversationLaura: I think that’s all we need to talk about regarding last month’s report. Let’s Turn to this month’s report, Shall we? I didn’t get a copy of it. Could someone Hand me one? Gaius: By the way, I have just one last comment before we Shift our focus to this month’s report. It seems ... Читать далее...
24. Some Facts About LondonТопик Некоторые факты о Лондоне знакомит вас с несколькими известными жителями этого великого города. Вы узнаете о поэте, авторе знаменитых «Кентерберийских рассказов», Джеффри Чосере, Уильяме Шекспире, архитекторе сэре Кристофере Рене, композиторе Джордже Фредерике Генделе, адмирале лорде Нельсоне и генерале герцоге Веллингтоне. И это всего лишь часть знаменитых людей, прославивших Великобританию и живших, в разное время, ... Читать далее...
25. Childhood Illnesses and DiseasesRebecca: You look exhausted! Another tough day at the Daycare center? Puneet: Yeah, it was. This is a Record year for the kids getting sick. The Chicken pox is Going around. Last year, it was the Measles. The year before that, it was the Mumps. This year, it’s the chicken pox. Rebecca: You sent the ... Читать далее...
26. Working With Unreliable PeoplePaul: What time is it? Jackie: It’s 2:30. The Cleveland office report should have been emailed to us by the end of the workday yesterday. What are we supposed to do now? Paul: If we don’t get their report, we’ll have To hold up the production of the Annual report and if that happens, somebody’s ... Читать далее...
27. Internet Facts — Факты об ИнтернетеThe prototype for the Internet was created in the sixties by the US Defense Department. To ensure that communication could be kept open in the event of a nuclear attack, it created a computer network known as Arpanet — the Advanced Research Project Agency Network. The first attempt to connect two computers and allow them ... Читать далее...
28. Ten Facts about Washington and the Revolutionary WarDespite having little experience in commanding large, conventional military forces, Washington’s strong leadership presence and fortitude held the American military together long enough to secure victory at Yorktown and independence for his new nation. 1. Washington was appointed commander of the Continental Army on June 14, 1775. He would not return to Mount Vernon until ... Читать далее...
29. 15 Facts About’The Silence of the Lambs’ You Didn’t KnowIn 1991, one of the most iconic (and terrifying) horror movies of all time was released: The Silence of the Lambs, based on Thomas Harris‘ novel of the same name. It achieved both critical and commercial success, paving the way for future sequels which would never quite live up to the success of The Silence ... Читать далее...
30. Profit and LossDolores: Manuel in accounting is supposed to help me with this report, but he called in sick today! I can’t believe my luck. He’s supposed to be Training me in and he’s left me Holding the bag. Anton: Let me see if I can help. Dolores: I’m supposed to use the information from this Profit ... Читать далее...
31. Перевод слова departmentDepartment — отдел, отделение, кафедра; магазин Перевод слова Department-store chain — сеть крупных универмагов research department — отдел исследований sociology department — кафедра социологии Cooking is not my Department. Кулинария — это не моя область. Our Department has a staff of seven. Персонал нашей кафедры — семь сотрудников. He was selected to head the Department. ... Читать далее...
32. Talking About AstronomyDad: What are you working on, Honey? Mariko: It’s a Project for school about the Earth and its place in the Universe. I have to write a Report and build a Model of what scientists can see with a Telescope in Space. Dad: I can help you with that. I was always good in science, ... Читать далее...
33. Conducting a SearchSecurity Chief: Okay, people. We’ve just had a report of a Missing child on this property. We need to find him fast. I want you two To search Every room in this building. Look in Every nook and cranny. Ramona: Excuse me, may I ask a question? Security Chief: You can when I’m done. Now ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы it figures[it figures] {informal sentence} It checks out; it makes sense; itadds up. It figures that Bob got the highest raise at our firm; heis the most productive salesman....
35. Checking on the Status of an ApplicationLeo: Here’s the mail. Denise: Did I get anything? Leo: No, sorry. Are you expecting something? Denise: Yeah, I’m waiting for a Decision letter about my Application to the McQ program. I should Hear any day now. Leo: Have you thought about calling and Checking on the status? Denise: I called last week and my ... Читать далее...
36. The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar на английском языке писателя Edgar Allan PoeOf course I shall not pretend to consider it any matter for wonder, that the extraordinary case of M. Valdemar has excited discussion. It would have been a miracle had it not-especially under the circumstances. Through the desire of all parties concerned, to keep the affair from the public, at least for the present, or ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы repeat oneself[repeat oneself] {v. phr.} To say the same thing over again, oftenin the same words; repeat ideas because you forget what you said orbecause you want to stress their importance. Grandfather isforgetful and often repeats himself when he tells a story. Ateacher often has to repeat herself several times before her pupilsremember what she tells ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы in round figures[in round figures] {adv. phr.} As an estimated number; as arounded-off figure containing no decimals or fractions. Skip thecents and just tell me in round figures how much this car repair willcost....
39. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «Регистрация в отеле, заселение в отель» (Checking in at a hotel)— Welcome to the Sunny Hotel. How can I help you? — Good morning! We’d like to check in. Our names are Sam and Rita Gordon. We have a reservation for a double room at your hotel. — OK. Let me check the record of your booking… Yes. We have a double room for you ... Читать далее...
40. Фразовый глагол ‘LOOK’ c примерамиLook after — присматривать за I look after the office when my colleagues are away on business. Look ahead — планировать In this business, it’s very difficult to look ahead and predict what will happen. Look at — взглянуть на… Could you look at my report and tell me if you think it’s OK? Look ... Читать далее...