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1. Starting a Band At work one afternoon, my friend Michael asked me if I wanted to help him start a Band. I was really surprised because I didn’t even know Michael was a Musician. As it turns out, not only was Michael a good Guitarist, he was also a good Songwriter. He wanted to get together a band […]...
2. Перевод слова jazz Jazz – джаз Перевод слова The great jazz pianist – великий джазовый пианист popular jazz standards – популярные джазовые песни anecdotal history of jazz – история джаза в рассказах Jazz is out. Джаз сейчас уже не в моде. I’m more of a Jazz man myself. Сам я больше люблю джаз. Jazz just isn’t my cup […]...
3. Перевод слова folk Folk – народ, народный; родня Перевод слова My folks – моя родня, мои близкие just plain folk – простые люди folk dance – народный танец Your young Folks are O. K., I hope. Надеюсь, с вашими детьми все в порядке. The lineup for the Folk Festival looks interesting. Состав участников Фестиваля народного искусства кажется очень […]...
4. Term dictionary Parent’s Dictionary of Meanings DUMBWAITER: one who asks if the kids would care to order dessert. FEEDBACK: the inevitable result when the baby doesn’t appreciate the strained carrots. FULL NAME: what you call your child when you’re mad at him. GRANDPARENTS: the people who think your children are wonderful even though they’re sure you’re not […]...
5. A jazz chord Stevie Wonder is playing his first gig in Tokyo and the place is absolutely packed to the rafters. In a bid to break the ice with his new audience he asks if anyone would like him to play a request. A little old Japanese man jumps out of his seat in the first row and […]...
6. Jazz Топик Джаз рассказывает о том, где зародился джаз, что такое джаз, о стилевых направлениях джазовой музыки и почему именно этой музыке удалось завоевать вкусы многих поколений. Несмотря на различие взглядов историков, нет сомнения в том, что джаз зародился именно в США, а центром джазовой музыки стал Новый Орлеан, который населяли свободомыслящие авантюристы. В 1917 году […]...
7. Music В топике Музыка я делюсь своими мыслями, какую роль играет музыка в жизни человека. Думаю, что нельзя и дня прожить без музыки, потому что мы слышим музыку повсюду: на улице и дома, по радио и телевидению, в магазинах и в парках. Люди во всем мире любят музыку. Они слушают музыку, они танцуют под музыку, они […]...
8. Перевод слова band Band – тесьма, лента; группа, оркестр Перевод слова To band a bundle – обвязывать лентой band conveyer – ленточный транспортер dance band – оркестр на танцах The Band played a polka. Группа играла польку. She Banded the waist of the dress with a speckled belt. Она повязала талию платья пестрым поясом. Примеры из жизни Слово […]...
9. Музыка в моей жизни/ Music in My Life На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Music in My Life Музыка в моей жизни Music plays an important role in my life. I simply can’t live without music. There are so many kinds of music nowadays, including rap, hip-hop, rock-n-roll, dance, classical, opera, alternative, drum & bass, techno, rock, metal, jazz, reggae, blues, etc. […]...
10. A Mother’s Dictionary Bottle feeding: An opportunity for Daddy to get up at 2 am too. Defense: What you’d better have around de yard if you’re going to let the children play outside. Drooling: How teething babies wash their chins. Dumbwaiter: One who asks if the kids would care to order dessert. Family planning: The art of spacing […]...
11. Some fishing terms Ten common fishing terms explained Catch and Release – A conservation motion that happens most often right before the local Fish and Game officer pulls over a boat that has caught over it’s limit. Hook – (1) A curved piece of metal used to catch fish. (2) A clever advertisement to entice a fisherman to […]...
12. Music is my life I love music, I think people can not live without it. The first thing I do in the morning I switch on my tape – recorder. We can hear music everywhere: in the streets, in the shops, on TV, over the radio, in the cars, in the parks, everywhere. I think it’s really doesn’t matter […]...
13. Моя любимая группа/ My Favourite Band На английском языке Перевод на русский язык My Favourite Band Моя любимая группа Music is the source of good mood for me. I like almost all types of music, including rap, rock, disco, techno, drum & bass, hip-hop, alternative and others. I also admire many famous singers and music bands. However, my favourite one is […]...
14. Music in Our Life Топик Музыка в нашей жизни рассказывает о том, как важна музыка. Музыка сопровождает нас с детства, и она повсюду: дома, в концертном зале, в парке, у моря, в лесу и даже на улице. Это искусство, которое отражает жизнь, ведь музыка отражает эмоции людей. Мы все имеем разное отношение к музыке: одни сочиняют музыку, другие ее […]...
15. Мой любимый стиль музыки/ My Favourite Music Style На английском языке Перевод на русский язык My Favourite Music Style Мой любимый стиль музыки My name is Alexandra and I’m 15 years old. My hobbies are listening to music and roller-skating. Sometimes I combine these two activities. I simply can’t imagine a day without music. Moreover, I like almost all types of music, be […]...
16. Значение идиомы now — now [now — now] {coord. adv.} Sometimes… sometimes; by turns; atone time… then at another. – Often used with adjectives that arevery different or opposite, especially to show change. The weatherchanged every day; it was now hot, now cool. The band playeddifferent songs, now fast, now slow; now soft, now loud. Billy ranso quickly he seemed […]...
17. Значение идиомы wee folk [wee folk] or [little folk] or [little people] {n. phr.} Fairypeople; brownies; elves; fairies; or goblins. Mother read me astory about the wee folk who lived in the forest and came out atnight. There are many stories about little people dancing in themoonlight....
18. Describing a Musical Performance Janine: Okay, we need to find one more act for this year’s show. How many more people are waiting to Audition? Calvin: There are two more. Should I call in the first one? Janine: Yup. Let’s get this over with. … Calvin: What did you think of that performance? Janine: I thought she was Flawless. […]...
19. Hollywood Undead Hollywood Undead is an American rap rock band from Los Angeles, California. The band originated in 2005 from a song titled “The Kids” that Jorel Decker (J-Dog) and Aron Erlichman (Deuce) posted on the band’s MySpace profile to positive reviews, leading them to form the group Hollywood Undead with their friends Jeff Philips (Shady), George […]...
20. American Music – Музыка Америки Almost all American composers of note belong to the 20th century, and include such names as Charles Ives, Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, Roger Sessions and Virgil Thomson. Edgard Varese and John Cage have gained fame as experimental composers. It is through the development of popular music in the 20th century that the USA has dominated […]...
21. Music in the USA – Музыка в США&nbsp Almost all American composers of note belong to the 20th century, and include such names as Charles Ives, Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, Roger Sessions and Virgil Thomson. Edgard Varese and John Cage have gained fame as experimental composers. It is through the development of popular music in the 20th century that the USA has dominated […]...
22. Перевод слова metal Metal – металл Перевод слова Metal bucket – металлическое ведро coefficient of expansion of a metal – коэффициент расширения металла to work metal by extrusion – обрабатывать металл прессованием Metal solidifies. Металл застывает. The gate is made of Metal. Эти ворота сделаны из металла. The soft Metal works well. Этот мягкий металл хорошо поддается обработке. […]...
23. Making a Comeback Eileen: What are you doing with all that Band equipment? Dex: The guys in the band are planning a Reunion. It’s time for our Comeback. It will be the Stuff of legends! Eileen: Aren’t you afraid of being called Has-beens after all these years? Dex: Bite your tongue. There is a Groundswell of support for […]...
24. Перевод слова heavy Heavy – тяжелый, крупный, массивный Перевод слова Heavy train – тяжеловесный состав heavy woollens – толстое шерстяное белье heavy motor – мощный двигатель Heavy rain held us back. Нас задержал сильный дождь. Suspicion is a Heavy armour. Подозрение – мощная защита. England’s Heavy defeat in yesterday’s match. Тяжелое поражение Англии во вчерашнем матче. Примеры из […]...
25. Music in Our Life – Музыка в нашей жизни (1) It is difficult to live without music. We hear music everywhere: in the streets, at home, over the radio and on TV, in the shops, in the parks and in the concert halls, at the seaside, sometimes in the forest. We can’t live without music. We like to listen to music, we enjoy dancing to […]...
26. Clinton administration medical dictionary Acute: Opposite of an ugly Artery: The study of paintings Bacteria: Back door of a cafeteria Barium: What doctors do to dead patients Benign: What you are after you’re eight. Bowel: Letter like A, E, I, O, or U Cat scan: Searching for a kitty Cauterize: Made eye contact with her Cesarean Section: Neighborhood in […]...
27. Introducing Myself (2) My name is Kostya. My surname is Laznev. I was born in Moscow on the 23rd of June in 1981. I am a tall thin boy. My hair is dark and short. My face is oval, my nose is straight. My eyes are large and brown. My friends say that I am a good-looking boy. […]...
28. Значение идиомы make a stand [make a stand] {v. phr.} 1. To take a firm position on an issue. He keeps talking about politics hut he never makes a stand for whathe believes in. 2. To take up a defensive position against the enemy. The retreating troops decided to make a stand by the river. Contrast: LAST DITCH, LAST STAND....
29. Моя любимая песня/ My Favourite Song На английском языке Перевод на русский язык My Favourite Song Моя любимая песня Music is an essential part of my life. I simply can’t imagine how people live without music. Even though I like all types of music, be it classical or pop, my favourite style is alternative rock. The bands that I listen to […]...
30. Buying a Digital Audio (MP3) Player Clerk: Can I help you? Sandy: I’m looking for an MP3 player, but I don’t know a lot about them. Clerk: We have a large Selection, as you can see. Sandy: Wow, I really don’t know where to begin. Clerk: What do you want to be able to do? Sandy: I just want something small […]...
31. A drummer, tired of being ridiculed by his peers A drummer, tired of being ridiculed by his peers, decides to learn how to play some “real” musical instruments. He goes to a music store, walks in, approaches the store clerk, and says “I’ll take that red trumpet over there and that accordion.” The store clerk looks at him a bit funny, and replies “OK, […]...
32. Getting a view of the whole world – Представления обо всем мире Everywhere, everyday, exciting things are happening. Each day is filled with news. People learn news and views. While reading newspapers and magazines, talking over the telephone or they are kept informed by watching TV or listening to the radio. TV dominates the life of the family most of the time. The TV set isn’t just […]...
33. Buying a Digital Audio (MP3) Player Clerk: Can I help you? Sandy: I’m looking for an MP3 player, but I don’t know a lot about them. Clerk: We have a large Selection, as you can see. Sandy: Wow, I really don’t know where to begin. Clerk: What do you want to be able to do? Sandy: I just want something small […]...
34. Learning Chinese terms Chinese Phrase: English Translation Ai Bang Mai Ne: I bumped into the coffee table Chin Tu Fat: You need a face lift Gun Pao Der: An ancient Chinese invention Hu Flung Dung: Which one of you fertilized the field? Hu Yu Hai Ding: We have reason to believe you are harboring a fugitive Jan Ne […]...
35. I was in the restaurant yesterday I was in the restaurant yesterday when I suddenly realized I desperately Needed to pass gas. The music was really, really loud, so I timed my Gas with the beat of the music. After a couple of songs, I started to feel better. I finished my coffee, And noticed that everybody was staring at me…. […]...
36. Значение идиомы in terms of [in terms of] {prep.} 1. In the matter of; on the subject of;especially about; about. He spoke about books in terms of theirpublication. What have you done in terms affixing the house? The children ate a great many hot dogs at the party. In terms ofmoney, they ate $20 worth. 2. As to the amount […]...
37. Значение идиомы by turns [by turns] {adv. phr.} First one and then another in a regular way; one substituting for or following another according to a repeated plan. On the drive to Chicago, the three men took the wheel by turns. The teachers were on duty by turns. When John had a fever, he felt cold and hot by […]...
38. Aerosmith made more money on Guitar Hero than from any of their albums According to the head of Activision, Aerosmith has made more money from licensing their songs and image for the Guitar Hero: Aerosmith game than from any one of their albums. This should really come as no surprise. Even back in the recording industry’s most profitable days, bands were almost always making more money from live […]...
39. American Musicians – Американские музыканты Louis Armstrong and Biliie Holiday Louis Daniel Armstrong was born on July 4, 1900, in New Orleans, the birthplace of American jazz. His father, Willie, was a worker. His grandparents had been slaves. In 1913 he became the leader of the school band. A musician taught him how to read music when he joined Mississippi […]...
40. Перевод идиомы come to terms with someone or something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: come to terms with someone or something Перевод: договориться с кем-либо; принять что-либо; согласиться на что-либо Пример: We finally came to terms with the bank and were able to buy the house. Мы, наконец, договорились с банком и смогли купить дом....