Diplomatic and Economic Sanctions

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1. Перевод слова economicEconomic — экономический, рентабельный, прикладной Перевод слова Economic policy — экономическая политика economic grade — оптимальный уклон (дороги) economic botany — прикладная ботаника Economic growth is slow. Экономический рост замедляется. Economic reform is needed. Экономические реформы необходимы. The country is in Economic stasis. Страна переживает экономический застой....
2. Government Reactions to ProtestsTom: Have you seen the news? Marianne: No, what’s happening? Tom: People in McQuillanland are Rising up against the Dictator and Rallying against his government. Marianne: Wow, this is big. I thought the dictator would order a Media blackout and we wouldn’t hear any news out of McQuillanland. Tom: There is a media blackout, but ... Читать далее...
3. Selling a BusinessAndy: I can’t believe you’re really Selling up. I thought you’d Stick it out for another year. Robin: Business has been slow for three years Running and I can’t Count on things To pick up anytime soon. I’m selling this business now before it’s completely Worthless. Andy: You should get a good price with all ... Читать далее...
4. Describing Facial ExpressionsMarjorie: I wish I could have been there when you told the managers that you were leaving the company and starting your own business! Pedro: Everyone was Taken aback. Dan Gave me a dirty look, of course. He’s always Looked down his nose at me. As for Sanjaya, If looks could kill… Marjorie: Sanjaya? I ... Читать далее...
5. Attending an Ex’s WeddingAndy: What did you do last weekend? Yuka: I went to Jamal’s Wedding. Andy: Jamal?! Your Ex Jamal? Yuka: Yes, that Jamal. Andy: He Had the nerve to invite you to his wedding? Yuka: I actually thought it was nice of him to invite me. Whatever happened between us years ago is Water under the ... Читать далее...
6. Collecting DebtKen: Look at this list of customers who still Owe us money. How is this business supposed to survive if we keep Extending credit? Marjorie: We started doing it because some of our best customers didn’t have Ready cash. They’re Good for it. Ken: I know they’ll eventually pay their Outstanding debt, but what are ... Читать далее...
7. Essential and Optional ThingsElla: It’s so exciting that you’ll be spending a month studying in McQuillanland this summer. When do you start Packing? Marty: I’ve already started. The organizers of the program gave me a list of things I need to bring. Ella: That’s really helpful. Marty: Yeah. They say that it’s Essential that I bring both warm-weather ... Читать далее...
8. Trying to RememberRandal: Hurry up. Rob will be here any minute. Marjorie: I can’t remember the Combination to this Lock. Randal: I thought you Knew it by heart. Marjorie: It’s On the tip of my tongue, but I can’t seem to remember the last two Digits. It’s 73 or 63 or 38… Randal: You said you Had ... Читать далее...
9. Getting Travel DocumentsJoyce: We need to apply for our Passports now if we want to have them In time for our trip to McQuillanland. Steven: I have a passport. Joyce: Yes, but it Expired last year. You need to Renew it before you can get a Visa. McQuillanland requires a visa and Vaccinations before they’ll allow Entry ... Читать далее...
10. A Territorial DisputeRoberta: So this is McQuillanland! Eli: Well, that depends on whom you ask. This area has been under Territorial dispute since 1963. Roberta: Who else Claims it? Eli: Its neighbor, Tseland. Tseland Annexed it after the brief war in 1963, but McQuillanland refuses To recognize The change in Boundaries. Roberta: I didn’t know that. Eli: ... Читать далее...
11. Being Territorial at WorkAndy: What are you doing? Sita: I’m Running some numbers for the new project. Andy: I thought that was Delia’s Turf. Sita: She’s usually the Go-to person for this type of information, but I need this info right now. Andy: I’d be careful about Stepping on Delia’s toes. She Doesn’t take kindly to people Encroaching ... Читать далее...
12. People of Different AgesGloria: I’m surprised at the variety of people on this tour. Andy: Oh, yeah? I hadn’t noticed. Gloria: Well, we’ll be spending the next two weeks with these people so I thought I’d get to know some of them. Andy: That’s nice. Gloria: Did you see that thirty-something couple with a Toddler and an Infant? ... Читать далее...
13. Advantages and Disadvantages in LifeAndy: Doesn’t it Make you sick? We Bust our butts around here and the boss brings in his nephew to be the new manager. Nia: You never know. He may be a good boss. Andy: I doubt it. He’s getting this opportunity just because he Was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. He ... Читать далее...
14. Disliking a Sibling’s Boyfriend or GirlfriendGeorgia: So I thought Carla was nice. Andy: You did? I didn’t Get that impression at all. I don’t know What Brian sees in her. Georgia: Really? I thought she was really trying To make a good impression. Andy: Yeah, she was trying Too hard. She laughed too loudly at my jokes and Complimented you ... Читать далее...
15. Doubting One’s Language UseFlora: Can you help me? I’m working on this email to Emil and I’m having trouble Coming up with the right words in French. Andy: My French isn’t much better than yours, but I’ll Give it a shot. Flora: Okay, read this sentence for me. What I want to know is if that is a ... Читать далее...
16. Retiring AbroadWanda: I just heard the news. You’re moving to McQuillanland? George: I am. I’ve decided To retire abroad. Wanda: Why? George: It makes a lot of sense for people with a Fixed income. Social Security will Only go so far here, but the Cost of living is much lower in other countries, including McQuillanland. I ... Читать далее...
17. The definition of a phallic symbolThis girl walks in to a doctors office and she asks «Whats a failic symbol? Doctor says «you’re kidding..» Girl says «no! I don’t know! Whats a failic symbol???» Doctor pulls his pants and underwear down and says «You see? This is a failic symbol!» Girl says «Oh! Its just like a penis, only smaller»...
18. Значение идиомы tough cookie[tough cookie] {n. phr.} An extremely determined, hardheadedperson, or someone with whom it is unusually difficult to deal. Marjorie is a very pretty girl, but when it comes to business shesure is one tough cookie....
19. Britain’s Ecological ActivityMankind for a long time believed that, whatever we did, the Earth would remain much the same. Now we know that it is untrue. Nature is under threat. One country’s pollution is every country’s problem. So we all need to work together to safeguard our environment. .We have a moral duty to look after our ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы tell on[tell on] {v.} 1. To tire; wear out; make weak. The ten-milehike told on Bill. 2. {informal} To tell someone about another’swrong or naughty acts. — Used mainly by children. Andy hit a littlegirl and John told the teacher on Andy. If you hit me, I’ll tellMother on you....
21. Using Unfair InfluenceJosey: Hello, I’m Josey Kim. Curt: Hi, I’m Curt West. Thanks for agreeing to meet with me. Josey: You mentioned on the phone that you can help us get that government Contract we’re Bidding on, is that right? Curt: Absolutely. I’m sure I can Be of service to your company and Secure that contract without ... Читать далее...
22. Democracy in Great Britain — Демократия в ВеликобританииGreat Britain is one of the biggest and highly developed countries in the world. Britain’s democratic system of government is long established and well tried, and has provided a remarkable political stability. Britain’s overseas relations including its membership in the European Economic Community and its links with Commonwealth countries, enable it to realize international cooperation. ... Читать далее...
23. Democracy in Great Britain — Демократия в Великобритании (2)Great Britain is one of the biggest and highly developed countries in the world. Britain’s democratic system of government is long established and well tried, and has provided a remarkable political stability. Britain’s overseas relations including its membership in the European Economic Community and its links with Commonwealth countries, enable it to realize international cooperation. ... Читать далее...
24. Going Out of BusinessJulianne: I’m really glad to be back in Macville. What happened to the market that used to be here? Helio: Oh, it Went belly up. It Struggled for many years. The owners tried To downsize and reduced the space they were renting, but they had To throw in the towel when they got into Debt. ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод слова governmentGovernment — правительство, форма правления, руководство Перевод слова Government offices — правительственные учреждения constitutional government — конституционная форма правления organs of government — органы государственного управления The Government has been slow to react to the crisis. Правительство медленно реагирует на кризис. Down with the Government! Долой правительство! He came out against the Government. Он выступил ... Читать далее...
26. Перевод слова internationalInternational — международный, интернациональный Перевод слова International agencies — международные организации international law — международное право international celebrity — звезда мировой величины The port stands astride an International route. Порт расположен на пути международных маршрутов. She was the boss of a large International company. Она возглавляла международную компанию. Pollution is no respecter of International borders. ... Читать далее...
27. Business trip — КомандировкаBusiness trips are just part of doing business. A company tries to choose only its best people to represent it. Trips can happen in or out of the country. And there are as many reasons to go on a business as there are places to go: to sign contracts, to discuss terms of delivery, payment ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы try one’s wings[try one’s wings] {v. phr.} To try out a recently acquired ability. Marjorie just had her twelfth French lesson and wants to try herwings by speaking with our visitors from Paris....
29. Перевод слова boomBoom — бум, резкий подъем, шумиха Перевод слова Business boom — подъем деловой активности economic boom — экономический подъем postwar boom — послевоенный бум The clock Boomed out three. Часы гулко пробили три. The state’s business is Booming. Деловая активность в штате быстро растет. «What’s going on here?» he Boomed. «Что здесь творится?» — прогремел ... Читать далее...
30. Business InsuranceCarson: What happened here?! Samantha: As you can see, there was an accident. Early this morning, a man driving along this street Lost control of his car and ran into the front window of our store. Luckily, no one was hurt. Carson: What are we going to do? We can’t open for business with this ... Читать далее...
31. Selling war insuranceAirman Jones was assigned to the induction center where he was to advise new recruits about their government benefits, especially their GI insurance. It wasn’t long before Captain Smith noticed that Airman Jones had almost a 100% record for insurance sales, which had never happened before. Rather than ask about this, the Captain stood in ... Читать далее...
32. 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 ... Читать далее...
33. The Man Who Saved Jimi Hendrix from the MafiaIn ‘American Desperado,’ drug trafficker Jon Roberts recounts Jimi Hendrix’s mob kidnapping and water skiing mishap. Jon Roberts, the convicted cocaine trafficker who masterminded the Medellin Cartel’s rise in the 1980s and the importation of as much as 15 billion dollars worth of cocaine for them, told a few stories that strained credulity when we ... Читать далее...
34. Once some boys got together to play pokerOnce some boys got together to play poker one night, after about 4 hours of playing, Tim had severe chest pains and suddenly slumped over, one of the gamblers who happened to be a doctor, examined him, and to everybodies shock, poor Tim had died of a heart attack. All his friends didn’t know how ... Читать далее...
35. Перевод слова businessBusiness — дело, работа, бизнес Перевод слова Unfinished business — незавершенное дело business contacts — деловые контакты small business — малый бизнес I’m here on Business. Я здесь по делам. Mind your own Business! Не суй нос не в свои дела! It’s your own Business. Это ваше личное дело....
36. Ukraine (2)Ukraine is a rich agricultural, industrial and mining region in south-eastern Europe. It is an independent democratic state. Its population is about 52 mln people. The capital of Ukraine is Kiev. Ukraine have its own armed forces and maintains its own diplomatic relations with foreign countries. Ukraine covers about 603,700 sq. km, being larger than ... Читать далее...
37. UkraineUkraine is a rich agricultural, industrial and mining region in south-eastern Europe. It is an independent democratic state. Its population is about 52 mln people. The capital of Ukraine is Kiev. Ukraine has its own armed forces, and maintains its own diplomatic relations with foreign countries. Ukraine covers about 603.700 sq. km being larger than ... Читать далее...
38. Dealing With a Contagious DiseaseIsabelle: You can’t walk through that door with all of your clothes on! Linus: What?! I’ve just come off of a 12-hour flight. I’m tired and I want to get into my own house and into my own bed. Isabelle: I know, but you’ve just returned from McQuillanland and I’ve just read that anyone who ... Читать далее...
39. Types of Business EntitiesRon: I’m only your Tax accountant, but let me give you a piece of advice. If you’re planning to start a business, you’ll want to carefully consider what type of Business entity you want to do business under. Marcela: Is that important? My parents ran a Mom-and-pop store for 40 years and they never had ... Читать далее...
40. America must start talking more about the weatherMark Twain once joked: «Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it. » But with the onset of global warming, it is time for action. The scientific evidence is clear:manmade emissions — are harming our planet. Climate change will alter growing seasons, redistribute natural resources, lift sea levels and shift other fundamental ... Читать далее...