Doing Impressions

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1. Paying Airline FeesJustine: So that’s the plan. We drive to San Francisco, then to Portland, then to Seattle, and then to Vancouver. Howie: What? Why are we driving to Vancouver instead of flying? Justine: Haven’t you noticed all of the Fees the airlines are Tacking on these days? First, there were the fuel Surcharges and now, there ... Читать далее...
2. Describing People’s VoicesAdriana: Shhh, I’m trying to listen to the radio. Ralph: How can you listen to that radio station? All of their Deejays have such funny voices. Adriana: That’s precisely why I like it. Take this guy, Kevin. He has a Deep, Husky voice that I find really Sexy. Ralph: This guy? His voice is so ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы pitch into[pitch into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To attack with blows or words. He pitched into me with his fists. He pitched into the idea ofraising taxes. Syn.: LAY INTO, , RIP INTO. 2. To get to work at;work hard at. She pitched into the work and had the house cleanedup by noon. He pitched into his ... Читать далее...
4. Биография Томаса Эдисона на английском языке. Biography of Thomas EdisonMost people know that Thomas Edison invented the first working light bulb, but they don’t know anything else about him. Edison had almost no formal schooling, yet he invented over 1,000 different things. Among Edison’s inventions are: the phonograph, the movie camera and the movie projector. Thomas Edison invented his electric light bulb in 1879, ... Читать далее...
5. Surfing the InternetIsaiah: Aren’t you supposed to be working? Nancy: I just thought I would take a break and Surf the web a little. Isaiah: You’d better be careful which sites you visit. You know that Big Brother is watching. Nancy: The boss told us that, but I don’t believe it. They’re not going to care if ... Читать далее...
6. Thomas Alva EdisonMost people know that Thomas Edison invented the first working light bulb, but they don’t know anything else about him. Edison had almost no formal schooling, yet he invented over 1000 different things. Among Edison’s inventions are: the phonograph (record player), the movie camera and the movie projector. Thomas Edison invented his electric light bulb ... Читать далее...
7. Anybody Home?A boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main computers. He dialed the employee’s home phone number and was greeted with a child’s whispered, «Hello?» Feeling put out at the inconvenience of having to talk to the youngster, the boss asked, «Is ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы banana oil[banana oil] {n.}, {slang} Flattery that is an obvious exaggeration; statements that are obviously made with an ulterior motive. Cut out the banana oil; flattery will get you nowhere!...
9. Dealing With a MistakeBoss: What is going on here?! Jenny: There was a Miscommunication. Boss: A miscommunication?! There are 16 Copiers in this office. Who ordered 16 copiers? Jenny: No one did. Clearly Wires got crossed somewhere. I’ll try To get to the bottom of this, but the copiers will be removed before lunch. Boss: I can’t even ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы butter up[butter up] {v.}, {informal} To try to get the favor or friendship of by flattery or pleasantness. He began to butter up the boss in hope of being given a better job. Compare: POLISH THE APPLE....
11. Impressions of LAI was talking to my new friend Nicole about the differences between New York City and Los Angeles. Nicole just Relocated from New York, where she lived All her life, and I’m a Native of L. A. Dan: So, is L. A. All it’s cracked up to be? Nicole: Well, the Stereotype in the movies ... Читать далее...
12. Пословица / поговорка flattery will get you nowhere — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: flattery will get you nowhere Перевод: лестью ничего не добиться; лесть никуда не доведет Пример: «Flattery will get you nowhere,» the woman said to the man who was giving her compliments. «Лестью ничего не добиться,» сказала женщина мужчине, который делал ей комплименты....
13. Bosses versus workersWhen I take a long time, I am slow. When my boss takes a long time, he is thorough. When I don’t do it, I am lazy. When my boss doesn’t do it, he’s too busy. When I do it without being told, I’m trying to be smart. When my boss does the same, that ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод слова bossBoss — босс, шеф Перевод слова Absolute boss — непререкаемый лидер party boss — партийный босс to kowtow to the boss — подлизываться к начальнику My old Boss was awful! Мой прежний босс был ужасен! He is his own Boss now. Теперь он сам себе начальник. Clear this with the Boss. Согласуй это с шефом. ... Читать далее...
15. Being Lazy and EnergeticCarmen: Wake up! You’re supposed to be working. Elias: Shhh, I’m trying to sleep. The boss is out of the office today, so I consider it a holiday. Today, I can be a little Out of it if I want to be. Carmen: Out of it? You’re Sleeping on the job – Literally! Elias: So ... Читать далее...
16. Перевод слова highHigh — высокий, высоко, сильно Перевод слова High ground — высокое место, возвышенность high speed — большая скорость the snow was half-leg high — снег доходил до колен the wind blows high — дует сильный ветер The river is at its Highest in spring. Весной эта река поднимается. Most people there were High on cocaine. ... Читать далее...
17. Talking About TimeJuanita: What time is it? Chuck: It’s A quarter to 12. Why? Juanita: At Noon, on the dot, I’m supposed to meet James. Chuck: On the dot? What if you don’t get there until a few minutes Past four? Will you turn into a pumpkin? Juanita: Knock it off. I have good reason to be ... Читать далее...
18. Перевод слова voiceVoice — голос, способность петь; выражать Перевод слова The compass of a voice — диапазон голоса in a decided voice — твердым голосом to voice a desire — выражать пожелание I know this Voice! Я узнаю этот голос! Sh! Keep your Voice down! Тсс! Говорите потише! His Voice deepened. Его голос стал более глубоким....
19. First Impressions Matter First — Первые впечатления самые важныеWhen 2 people meet for the first time, physical impressions are immediate. Before they have a chance to say a word, their senses are in overdrive. They pick up and store the information about each other. They register looks, smell and body language. Moreover, some people try to establish eye contact unconsciously, but some of ... Читать далее...
20. The external organs of a body were fighting over who should be bossThe external organs of a body were fighting over who should be boss. The brain said, «I should be boss, since I control what the person thinks.» The hands said, «I should be boss because I do almost everything for the person.» The legs declared, «I shuld be boss since I carry the body and ... Читать далее...
21. Hiring an accountantKowalski, fresh out of accounting school, went to a interview for a good paying job. The company boss asked various questions about him and his education, but then asked him, «What is three times seven?» «Twenty-two,» Kowalski replied. After he left, he double-checked it on his calculator (he knew he should have taken it to ... Читать далее...
22. Special High Intensity TeachingMemo to all students: In order to assure the highest levels of quality work and productivity From students, it will be our policy to keep all students well taught through our program of SPECIAL HIGH INTENSITY TEACHING (S. H. I. T.). We are trying to give our students more S. H. I. T. than any ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод слова palePale — бледный, тусклый, бессильный Перевод слова A pale policy — бесхребетная политика pale imitation — слабое подражание pale face — бледное лицо pale blue — светло-голубой The blood flushed in Eliza’s Pale face. Кровь прилила к бледному лицу Элизы. The remake of «Casablanka» was a Pale imitation of the original movie. Римейк фильма «Касабланка» ... Читать далее...
24. A young bloke has started work on a propertyA young bloke has started work on a property, and the boss sends him up the back paddocks to do some fencing work, but come evening he’s half an hour late. The boss gets on the CB radio to check if he’s all right. «I’ve got a problem, Boss. I’m stuck ‘ere. I’ve hit a ... Читать далее...
25. Thomas EdisonEdison is known as one of the greatest inventors of his time. He invented so much that it is difficult to say which of his achievements is the greatest. He was an experimenter and a practical man more than a theoretician. Edison did not have any education. He went to school only for three months. ... Читать далее...
26. Перевод слова supposeSuppose — полагать, предполагать, допускать Перевод слова I supposed him to be here — я полагаю, что он здесь he is supposed to be a rich man — его считают богатым человеком let us suppose that this is true — допустим, что это так We Suppose that the situation will improve. Мы полагаем, что ситуация ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы have something on[have something on] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have information orproof that someone did something wrong. Mr. Jones didn’t want torun for office because he knew the opponents had something on him. Mr. Smith keeps paying blackmail to a man who has something on him. Although Miss Brown is not a good worker, her boss does ... Читать далее...
28. Being BoastfulMy boss is a complete Blowhard. He likes to Boast about his Accomplishments and Acquisitions Every chance he gets. Unfortunately, I seem to be his favorite audience. Boss: You won’t believe what I did over the weekend. I went Mountain climbing and Skydiving. What I wanted to say was, “Uh, Spare me!” But what I ... Читать далее...
29. This 60 year old woman was walking along 5th AvenueThis 60 year old woman was walking along 5th Avenue when she heard a voice from above «You will live to be 100.» She looked around and didn’t see anyone. Again she heard «You will live to be 100.» Boy, she thought to herself, that was the voice of God. I’ve got 40 more years ... Читать далее...
30. Learning Work Rules and RoutinesI was happy to finally get a job, but I wasn’t ready for a first day of work like this one. … Boss: This is your first day and my job is To give you the rundown on how we do things around here. This is a Well-oiled machine. Everybody has To pull his or ... Читать далее...
31. Перевод слова formForm — форма, разновидность; бланк; формировать, образовывать Перевод слова Without shape or form — бесформенный in any shape or form — в любом виде it’s a form of influenza — это особая форма гриппа a form of application — форма заявления to form a choir — создавать хор Fog Forms in the valleys. Туман возникает ... Читать далее...
32. George Costanza’s Tips for Working Hard IVVoice Mail. Never answer your phone if you have voice mail. People don’t call you just because they want to give you something for nothing — they call because they want YOU to do work for THEM. That’s no way to live. Screen all your calls through voice mail. If somebody leaves a voice mail ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы straw boss[straw boss] {n.} 1. The boss of a few workers who is himself underanother boss or foreman. The straw boss told Jim he would have tosee the foreman about a job. 2, A man who works himself and alsobosses a few other workers. Smith worked better than the other men, so the foreman made him ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы pay as one goes[pay as one goes] {v. phr.} To pay cash; to pay at once; to avoidcharging anything bought; to avoid debt entirely by paying cash. — Usually used with «you». It is best to pay as you go; then you willnot have to worry about paying debts later....
35. Значение идиомы let the cat out of the bag[let the cat out of the bag] {v. phr.}, {informal} To tell aboutsomething that is supposed to be a secret. We wanted to surpriseMary with a birthday gift, but Allen let the cat out of the bag byasking her what she would like. — Sometimes used in another form. Well, the cat is out of ... Читать далее...
36. A Bad BossTom: I wonder How much longer we’ll have to Put up with Dennis. He is the most Incompetent boss I’ve ever worked for. Katie: He’s not that bad, is he? I don’t have much Contact with Him. Tom: Are you Kidding? He’s always Sleeping on the job. The other day, he was supposed to Keep ... Читать далее...
37. The JumperThe Flea, the Grasshopper, and the Skipjack once wanted to see which of them could jump highest; and they invited the whole world, and whoever else would come, to see the grand sight. And there the three famous jumpers were met together in the room. «Yes, I’ll give my daughter to him who jumps highest,» ... Читать далее...
38. Reasons to stay at work all night1. Act out your version of a company takeover. 2. Find a way to change everyone’s password to «chrysanthemum». 3. Around 3:20am, play connect-the-dots with lights still on in other office buildings. Keep going until you see a small woodland creature. 4. Sneaking in the boss’s desk could land you an unexpected promotion. 5. Draw ... Читать далее...
39. Перевод слова roofRoof — крыша Перевод слова Fence roof — навес high-pitched roof — высокая и крутая крыша to install a roof — устраивать крышу A Roof leaks. Крыша течет. He jumped off the Roof. Он спрыгнул с крыши. I burned the Roof of my mouth. Я обожгла себе небо....
40. Talking to ourselves: the science of the little voice in your headIf we want to understand what’s happening in the brain when people’hear voices’, we first need to understand what happens during ordinary inner speech Most of us will be familiar with the experience of silently talking to ourselves in our head. Perhaps you’re at the supermarket and realise that you’ve forgotten to pick up something ... Читать далее...