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1. Describing Distances and Giving Directions Daniella: Could you tell where I can find a drugstore? Hotel clerk: Sure. There’s one Up the street near the Corner of Selma and Main. If you get to Abreu Avenue, you’ve Gone too far. It’s Set back from the street so it’s a little hard to find. Daniella: Oh, that’s okay. I’ll keep an […]...
2. Breaching a Contract Sandra: I don’t know what to do. Our Contractor installed the wrong equipment and now we’re having major problems. I’ve tried contacting her, but she’s Dodging my calls. The trouble is I’ve already Paid her in full. Antonin: Well, that’s a Breach of contract. Your only Recourse might be To take her to court. Sandra: […]...
3. Changing Money I was at the airport to pick up my friend Sandra, who was visiting from Italy. Gustavo: Do you Have everything? Sandra: Yes, I think so. But, I don’t have any U. S. dollars. Where can I Change money? Can I do that here? Gustavo: You could, but I wouldn’t Recommend it. The Exchange rate […]...
4. Describing Nudity Venus: Kids, cover your eyes! Don’t look at that. I didn’t know there would be Nudity here. Why did you bring us here? Milo: I brought you here to see this celebration of the beauty of the Human form. Venus: This is Obscene! Look at the Bare breasts on that one and the one over […]...
5. Feeling Embarrassed Lois: Please don’t Embarrass me at the party tonight. Roger: Me, embarrass you? I’d never do that. Lois: You have, though, more than once. Roger: Name one. Lois: At the Johnsons’ party, you danced on the table while singing “I Am Woman”! Roger: I was being The life of the party. Everybody thought it was […]...
6. Describing Speech and Language Ability Blaire: Do you have any idea what he’s saying? Antonio: It’s Greek to me. You’re supposed to be the one who’s Fluent. Can’t you Make out what he’s saying? Blaire: I never said I was fluent. I said I could Get by in the language. There’s a big difference. Antonio: Why don’t you try saying […]...
7. A Family Road Trip Our family decided to take a Road trip across the country this year. The kids were really excited and my oldest son wanted to help Navigate. Before the trip, we looked at the Road maps and decided on our Route and the Points of interest we would try to see. Since we wouldn’t be taking […]...
8. Getting a Performance Evaluation Emil: Have a seat. As you know, we need to talk about your annual Performance evaluation. Is there anything you’d like to say before we get started? Sandra: Yes, there is. I’ve tried really hard this year to improve on some of the Shortcomings identified in my evaluation last year. Emil: Hmm, I’m afraid that’s […]...
9. Dangerous Freeway Driving I do a lot of driving in my job. You would think that driving several hours Each way would Get old really fast, but I have ways of making an Interminable drive seem much more exciting. I like to drive fast on the freeways. I usually Pass all of the slower cars by staying in […]...
10. Describing People’s Looks Gilles: Hey, what are you looking at? Nora: Oh, these? They’re pictures from my trip Back home last month. Gilles: Let’s have a look. So, who’s this? Nora: That’s my sister and that’s my Cousin Keira. Gilles: Your sister Looks nothing like you. You’re Fair and she has dark hair and dark eyes. Now, you […]...
11. Types of Luggage Driver: Ma’am, where would you like these suitcases? Leona: The three Wheeled suitcases should go next to the bed, and the Garment bag should be Hung up In the closet. Where is my Expandable bag? Driver: Do you mean this Duffel bag? Leona: Yes. You can leave that right there. Hmm, where is my Carry-on? […]...
12. Describing Accuracy and Inaccuracy Rona: This is impossible. I’m never going to hit the Target. Why is it that I’m the only one in this Archery class who has no Aim? Leonardo: You’re doing fine. I can tell you’re new to this. It takes some practice to develop any Precision. Rona: But you seem to be Picking it up […]...
13. Describing Shapes and Sizes Carson: Your apartment is going to look fabulous once I’m finished Decorating it! Brooke: I really appreciate you taking the time to help me choose some furniture, but I’d really like to keep the look Conservative and traditional. Carson: Nonsense! You have a fabulous new apartment and I’m going to help you Make the most […]...
14. Перевод слова driver Driver – водитель, шофер Перевод слова Co-driver – водитель-напарник drink driver – водитель, управляющий автомобилем в нетрезвом виде learner driver – лицо, обучающееся вождению He’s a rotten Driver. Водитель из него никакой. He is a careful Driver. Он осторожный водитель. He is a pretty awful Driver. Он довольно ужасный водитель. Происхождение слова driver Образовано от […]...
15. Перевод слова walk Walk – идти, ходьба, прогулка пешком Перевод слова To walk along the road – идти по дороге shall we walk it? – пойдем пешком? sharp walk – быстрая ходьба the town is an hour’s walk from us – до города от нас час ходьбы Let’s go for a Walk. Давай прогуляемся. Is it safe to […]...
16. Describing Touch and Textures Tommy: It’s Just our luck that there’s a major Power failure while we’re shopping in this outdoor Bazaar. Louisa: How are we going to find our way back to the hotel? Tommy: Follow me and stay close. I’ll Lead the way. Louisa: This road is so Rough. I keep Tripping over the stones. Ah! Tommy: […]...
17. Перевод слова beach Beach – пляж, морской берег Перевод слова Beach gravel – береговой галечник sandy beach – песчаный пляж beach umbrella – пляжный зонт We walked along the Beach. Мы шли вдоль берега. We picnicked on the Beach. Мы устроили пикник на пляже. We spent the day at the Beach. Мы провели весь день на пляже. Интересные […]...
18. Describing Aches and Pains Nivia: Why are you walking Funny? Michael: Oh, I Pulled a muscle in my right leg while playing with my kids last weekend. It’s hard to walk without feeling a Twinge of Pain. Nivia: I’m sorry to hear that. Why are you sitting in that Awkward position? Michael: I Strained my back while exercising. Initially, […]...
19. Describing Symptoms to a Doctor Dr. van Eyck: Good morning, I’m Dr. van Eyck. I understand that you’re not feeling well. Nico: That’s right, doctor. I’ve had a Stomachache for three days. The pain Comes and goes, but I also have Heartburn and I am feeling Bloated all the time. Dr. van Eyck: Well, let’s take a look. Have you […]...
20. Flying on Low-Cost Airlines Sue: I just made Airline reservations for our trip. Do you want to look over the Itinerary before I purchase the tickets? Alex: Which airline is it? Sue: It’s McTse Air. Alex: Oh, no, I don’t want to fly on that Low-cost airline! We don’t get Assigned seats and all of the Passengers Rush the […]...
21. Перевод слова expensive Expensive – дорогой, дорогостоящий, расточительный Перевод слова Expensive clothes – дорогая одежда expensive furs – ценные меха expensive man – расточительный человек expensive of health – подрывающий здоровье It’s more Expensive to live in the city than in the country. В городе жить намного дороже, чем в деревне. She’s always Expensively dressed. Она всегда дорого […]...
22. Значение идиомы out of town [out of town] {adv. phr.} Having left one’s usual residence orplace of work on a longer trip. “Mr. Smith is out of town untilMonday,” the secretary said. “May I take a message?”...
23. Swarm of bees follows car for 2 days to rescue queen trapped in back Devotion knows no bounds when it comes to bees and their leader. When Carol Howarth parked her Mitsubishi in the town of Haverfordwest, Wales, to do some shopping, little did she know the mayhem that would ensue. While she attended to her errands, a swarm of 20,000 bees was drawn to her car. A local […]...
24. A taxi passenger tapped the driver on the shoulder A taxi passenger tapped the driver on the shoulder to ask him a question. The driver screamed, lost control of the car, nearly hit a bus, went up on the footpath, and stopped centimeters from a shop window. For a second everything went quiet in the cab, then the driver said, “Look mate, don’t ever […]...
25. Staying in a Vacation Rental George: I’m kind of nervous staying in a Vacation rental for the first time. Marnie: Don’t worry. Before I Booked this unit, I checked it out thoroughly. It’s Pet-friendly and Kid-friendly, and it Sleeps six, so it’ll be perfect for the whole family. George: But there won’t be the same Amenities or services as a […]...
26. Staying in an Inexpensive Hotel Suzanna: Remind me why we’re staying in this Fleabag motel in the Seedy part of town? Kenji: We agreed that we would Skimp on the Accommodations so we could spend more money on activities and eating out. Remember? Suzanna: I remember, but I Didn’t bargain for someplace as Run-down as this. Look at the Peeling […]...
27. A regular Friday night poker game A regular Friday night poker game was still going strong well after midnight when one of the players returned from the bathroom with an urgent report. “Roger, listen,” he told the host, “Walter’s in the kitchen making love to your wife.” “OK, that’s it, guys,” Roger said. “This is positively the last deal.”...
28. Перевод слова hate Hate – ненавидеть, ненависть Перевод слова Steadfast hate – стойкая ненависть to hate hypocrisy – ненавидеть лицемерие hate each other cordially – ненавидеть друг друга лютой ненавистью He Hates his job. Он ненавидит свою работу. I Hate bargaining. Терпеть не могу торговаться. I’d Hate you to go. Я так не хочу, чтобы ты уходил. Интересные […]...
29. Talking About Wealth Anton: Look at that guy. He’s been in town two weeks and he’s already Throwing his money around. Vanessa: You know as well as I do that Money talks. He’s just trying To make a splash in the business community. Anton: If that were all he was doing then I wouldn’t say anything, but he’s […]...
30. Getting a Driver’s License Jane: Hey, Henry. You look busy. What’s that you’re reading? Henry: Oh, hi, Jane. I’m studying the Driver’s manual so I can finally get my driver’s license. I just hope I can remember all these Traffic laws. Jane: I’m sure you’ll pass the tests With flying colors, especially since you can Miss a few and […]...
31. Перевод слова trip Trip – поездка, путешествие, экскурсия Перевод слова Pleasure trip – увеселительная поездка business trip – деловая поездка, командировка to arrange a trip – организовать поездку He Trips every weekend. Он устраивает экскурсии каждые выходные. We decided to delay the Trip. Мы решили отложить поездку. Our Trip was smooth and uneventful. Наша поездка прошла гладко, без […]...
32. Перевод сленгового выражения hate someone’s guts, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: hate someone’s guts Перевод: сильно ненавидеть, нелюбить кого-либо Синоним: hate someone with a passion Пример: I really hate his guts. Я его просто терпеть не могу....
33. A guy driving a Yugo pulls up at a stoplight next to a Rolls-Royce A guy driving a Yugo pulls up at a stoplight next to a Rolls-Royce. The driver of the Yugo rolls down his window and shouts to the driver of the Rolls, “Hey, buddy, that’s a nice car. You got a phone in your Rolls? I’ve got one in my Yugo!” The driver of Rolls looks […]...
34. The limousine was taking the beautiful raven-haired model The limousine was taking the beautiful raven-haired model to the airport. Halfway there, the front tire went flat. The model said, “Driver, I don’t have time to wait for road service. Can you change it yourself?” The driver said, “Sure.” He got out of the car and proceeded to change the tire, but couldn’t get […]...
35. Значение идиомы backseat driver [backseat driver] {n.}, {informal} A bossy person in a car who always tells the driver what to do. The man who drove the car became angry with the back seat driver....
36. Значение идиомы dig down [dig down] {v.}, {slang} To spend your own money. The school let the club use the bus and driver free for their trip, but they had to dig down to pay for gas and meals. “So you broke Mrs. Brown’s window?” Tom’s father said, “You’ll have to dig down and pay for it”....
37. Haircut before a trip A man was getting a haircut prior to a trip to Rome. He mentioned the trip to the barber who responded, “Rome? Why would anyone want to go there? It’s crowded & dirty and full of Italians. You’re crazy to go to Rome. So, how are you getting there?” “We’re taking TWA,” was the reply. […]...
38. Going to Business School Karla: I just heard that you’re taking a Leave of absence to go to business school. Is that right? Joaquin: Yeah, I’ve been thinking about it for a long time, and have finally Taken the plunge. I need an MBA to get ahead in my career. Karla: That’s great, but why don’t you go part-time? […]...
39. Collection 05 Yours was an unnatural birth; you came from a human being. You have nothing to fear from my base instincts; its my finer ones that tell me to kill you. It’s your life – but I wish you’d let us have it. Hey, act your age – senile! I’ve had many cases of love that […]...
40. Enjoying the Outdoors My favorite Time of year is the summer. I like being Outdoors, doing Anything from Hiking to going to the Beach. One thing about working in an office all week is that I don’t get much Fresh air. With summer here, I plan to take Full advantage. Last week, I went to the beach with […]...