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1. Christopher Columbus 300-400 years ago a big part of the world was remaining unknown. But now there seems little more to explore, the wild north was conquered, the jungle was conquered too. And it seems that all the pages of the great book called “The Earth” has been filled in, but exploration still goes on. In the […]...
2. Christopher Columbus – Христофор Колумб Christopher Columbus was the person who discovered America in 1492. He was the son of a poor Italian weaver. From his early childhood Columbus was interested in big ships. One day he went off to sea and then made lots of voyages. The seamen of that time didn’t sail far as they knew little of […]...
3. Chris Columbus Directed Home Alone Instead of Christmas Vacation Because He Met Chevy Chase James Hughes, son of the legendary writer and director John Hughes, put together an oral history of Home Alone for Chicago magazine. In it, he reveals how the film ultimately found its director, Chris Columbus. After directing the 1988 flop Heartbreak Hotel, Columbus was worried about finding a new directing gig. Which is part of […]...
4. Bill Clinton Statue Committee 1040 Waffle Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72208 Dear Friend; We have the distinguished honor of being on the committee for the raising of $5,000,000.00 for placing a statue of Bill Clinton in the Hall of Fame in Washington, D. C. This committee was in a quandary as to where to place the statue. It was […]...
5. Перевод идиомы a good deal of something / a great deal of something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: a good deal of something / a great deal of something Перевод: много чего-либо, большое количество чего-либо Пример: We had a good deal of paint remaining after we finished painting the room. После того, как мы закончили красить комнату, у нас осталось много краски. There was a great deal of water in our house […]...
6. Перевод слова deal Deal – сделка Перевод слова Firm deal – надежная сделка to sign a deal – подписать соглашение backroom deal – закулисная сделка OK, it’s a Deal. Хорошо, договорились. He is easy to Deal with. С ним легко иметь дело. It’s a Deal. По рукам!...
7. Значение идиомы square deal [square deal] {n. phr.} 1. Equitable or fair treatment. We areproud to say that at this firm every employee gets a square deal. Contrast NEW DEAL, RAW DEAL....
8. Значение идиомы new deal [new deal] {n.}, {informal} 1. A complete change; a fresh start. People had been on the job too long; a new deal was needed to getthings out of the old bad habits. 2. Another chance. The boy askedfor a new deal after he had been punished for fighting in school....
9. Значение идиомы good deal [good deal] or [great deal] {n.}, {informal} A large amount; much.- Used with “a”. Mrs. Walker’s long illness cost her a good deal. George spends a great deal of his time watching television. -Often used like an adverb. Cleaning up after the party took a greatdeal more work than the girls expected. Usually it takes […]...
10. Sir Christopher Lee Sir Christopher was born on May 27 in Belgravia, Westminster, England, the son of the Contessa Estelle Marie and Lieutenant-Colonel Geoffrey Trollope Lee of the 60th King’s Royal Rifle Corps. Lee’s mother was a famous Edwardian beauty who was painted by Sir John Lavery, as well as Oswald Birley and Olive Snell, and was sculpted […]...
11. Negotiating a Business Deal Gia: Why are the Negotiations on this Deal taking so long? I thought we would be Putting the finishing touches on it by now. Logan: The other side is Holding out for more Concessions. I don’t know what they’re thinking. They made some pretty big Demands at the start and I think we’ve Given in […]...
12. It’s not a big deal, but it feels good A man comes home from work one day and he says to his wife: “Honey, I got a new secretary. And imagine what happened! She’s got a red and white bra. You know, these are the colors of my favorite football team. Anyway, it’s not a big deal but it feels good.” The next day […]...
13. Значение идиомы big deal [big deal] {interj.}, {slang}, {informal} Trifles; an unimportant, unimpressive thing or matter. So you became college president – big deal!...
14. Значение идиомы go down in history [go down in history] or [go down in the records] {v. phr.} To beremembered or recorded for always. The lives of great men go downin history. Babe Ruth went down in history as a home run hitter. The boy’s straight A’s for four years of college went down in therecords. The President said that the […]...
15. Перевод слова history History – история, прошлое Перевод слова A woman with a history – женщина с прошлым this house has a strange history – у этого дома странная история it’s a matter of history – это исторический факт lectures on history – лекции по истории Is there any History of heart disease in your family? В вашей […]...
16. Значение идиомы deal with [deal with] {v. phr.} 1. To conduct negotiations or business dealings with. John refuses to deal with the firm of Brown and Miller. 2. To handle a problem. Ted is a very strong person and dealt with the fact that his wife had left him much better than anyone else I know....
17. Значение идиомы make a big deal about [make a big deal about] {v. phr.}, {informal} To exaggerate aninsignificant event. Jeff said, “I’m sorry I banged into you in thedark. Don’t make a big deal out of it.”...
18. Перевод идиомы big deal, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: big deal Перевод: что-либо важное, значимое, серьезное (зачастую используется с обратным смыслом, иронически, по отношению к тому, что только кажется важным, но на самом деле таким не является) Пример: They made a big deal about inviting the president to the reception. Они пригласили президента на прием, и устроили из этого большое событие. “I ran […]...
19. Christopher Lee Was the Only Lord of the Rings Star to Meet J. R. R. Tolkien, Is Mourned on Twitter by Elijah Wood, More Step aside, Gandalf! On Thursday, June 11, Lord of the Rings fans celebrated one of the series’ greatest wizards, Saruman the White. British actor Christopher Lee, who played the evil sorcerer in the three blockbuster film adaptations, passed away at age 93 on Sunday, June 7, but the news of his death wasn’t announced until […]...
20. Значение идиомы it’s a deal [it’s a deal] {informal sentence} Consider it done; OK; it isagreed. “How much for this used car?” Bill asked. “Two thousand,”the man answered. “I’ll give $1,500,” Bill said. “It’s a deal!” theowner answered as they sealed the transaction....
21. Значение идиомы wheel and deal [wheel and deal] {v. phr.}, {slang} To make many big plans orschemes; especially with important people in government and business;in matters of money and influence; handle money or power for your ownadvantage; plan important matters in a smart or skillful way andsometimes in a tricky, or not strictly honest way. Mr. Smith made afortune by […]...
22. Значение идиомы think a great deal of [think a great deal of] or [think a lot of] also [think much of]{v. phr.} To consider to be very worthy, valuable, or important; toesteem highly. Mary thinks a great deal of Tim. The teacherthought a lot of Joe’s project. – The phrase “think much of” isusually used in negative sentences. Father didn’t think much […]...
23. Перевод идиомы make a big deal about something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: make a big deal about something Перевод: преувеличивать важность, величину чего-либо Пример: I wish that my friend would not make a big deal about every small problem. Как бы я хотел, чтобы мой друг не раздувал каждую незначительную проблему....
24. Перевод сленгового выражения cut a deal, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: cut a deal Перевод: заключить соглашение, сделку; заключить договор Пример: We cut a deal with Sony and now we handle all of their accounts in Jersey City. Мы заключили сделку с Сони, и теперь мы занимаемся всеми их делами в Джерси Сити....
25. Discovery Топик Открытие Америки рассказывает о Кристофоре Колумбе, которого считают первооткрывателем Америки. Но так Колумба можно назвать с оговорками, но именно экспедиции Колумба впервые сделали сведения о землях на западе всеобщим достоянием и положили начало колонизации Америки европейцами. Заручившись поддержкой королевы Изабеллы и короля Фердинанда (Католических королей Испании), Колумб на 3-х кораблях 9 сентября 1492 года […]...
26. Значение идиомы the wiser [the wiser] {adj.} Knowing about something which might beembarrassing of knowing. – Usually used with “nobody” or “no one”. Mary took the teacher’s book home by mistake, but early the nextmorning she returned it with nobody the wiser....
27. Перевод идиомы go down in history, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: go down in history Перевод: войти в историю Пример: The concert will go down in history as the biggest in the world. Этот концерт войдет в историю как самый большой в мире....
28. Значение идиомы raw deal [raw deal] {n. phr.} Unfair treatment; inequity. Barry got a rawdeal when he was sent to teach the class on advanced nuclear physics;he’s an inexperienced graduate student....
29. A man goes to the doctor with a long history of A man goes to the doctor with a long history of migraine headaches. When the doctor does his history and physical, he discovers that his poor patient has had practically every therapy known to man for his migraines and STILL no improvement. “Listen,” says the Doctor, “I have migraines, too and the advice I’m going […]...
30. The Diamond Maker на английском языке писателя H. G. Wells Some business had detained me in Chancery Lane nine in the evening, and thereafter, having some inkling of a headache, I was disinclined either for entertainment or further work. So much of the sky as the high cliffs of that narrow canon of traffic left visible spoke of a serene night, and I determined to […]...
31. The Discovery of America В топике Открытие Америки описывается, как в 1942 году Христофор Колумб открыл новый континент. Отправившись из Испании в далекое плавание в поисках Индии, Колумб, неожиданно для себя открыл Новый свет, названный впоследствии “Америкой”. Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492. He was born in Italy. His father and both grandfathers were cloth makers. Columbus was a […]...
32. History of lawyers Why God Created Lawyers Satan was complaining bitterly to God, “You made the world so that it was not fair, and you made it so that most people would have to struggle every day, fight against their innate wishes and desires, and deal with all sorts of losses, grief, disasters, and catastrophes. Yet people worship […]...
33. The United States of America. History. – Соединенные Штаты Америки. История The history of this land is long. In prehistoric times hunters moved from Siberia to Alaska by land. Gradually they advanced southwards and settled all over North and South America. Each tribe developed its own language and customs. In 1492 Christopher Columbus sailed from Spain across the Atlantic Ocean. Instead of reaching India as he […]...
34. Значение идиомы no deal [no deal] or [no dice] or [no go] or [no sale] or [no soap] {slang}Not agreed to; refused or useless; without success or result; no;certainly not. – Used in the predicate or to refuse something. Billy wanted to let Bob join the team, but I said that it was no dealbecause Bob was too young. […]...
35. Перевод идиомы wheel and deal, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: wheel and deal Перевод: совершать махинации, обделывать дела Пример: There was a lot of wheeling and dealing going on before they built the new convention center. Было провернуто много махинаций, прежде чем было построено новое здание для собраний....
36. Deal with To deal [dJl] – неправильный глагол: Dealt [delt] (II форма); Dealt [delt] (III форма) [ deal ] 532 [dJl] n – 1) (некоторое) количество, часть; разг. большое кол-во, масса, куча; разг. доля, часть; 2) сделка, соглашение; Реже v – (dealt [delt]; dealt) распределять, выдавать; Dealing [‘dJlIN] a – распределение; ~s (деловые) отношения Butch: You okay? […]...
37. Yuri Gagarin – a Modern Columbus Топик Юрий Гагарин – современный Колумб рассказывает о подвиге первого космонавта, о его жизни до и после совершенного полета. Его жизнь была простой, как тысячи других: школьник, учащийся ПТУ, летчик-истребитель, муж, отец двоих детей. Еще в школе, узнав о трудах Циолковского, его охватило непреодолимое желание подняться в небо, желание летать. Поэтому он поступил в Саратовский […]...
38. Men writing the rules If Men Were to Rewrite “The Rules” Rule # 1 Anything we said six or eight months ago is inadmissible in an argument. All comments become null and void after seven days. Rule # 2 If we say something that can be interpreted in two ways, and one of the ways makes you sad or […]...
39. Перевод идиомы hold one’s end of the bargain up / hold one’s end of the deal, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: hold one’s end of the bargain up / hold one’s end of the deal Перевод: сдержать, выполнить свою часть сделки Пример: The students did not hold their end of the bargain up when they did not do their homework. Ученики не выполнили свою обязанность и не сделали домашнего задания....
40. The Discovery of America – Открытие Америки (1) America was founded by Columbus in 1492. Columbus fled to this country because of persecution by Ferdinand and Isabella, who refused to believe the world was round. Before Columbus reached America he cried “Ceylon! Ceylon!” because he wanted to see India. When he arrived, he cried again. This time he cried “I have found it!” […]...