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1. Good Hygiene Juanita: Hey, where have you been? I was going to invite you to lunch, but you weren’t at your desk. Bill: I was at a Training. Juanita: What was it on? Bill: Office Hygiene. Juanita: Hygiene? You’re kidding. Your office is pretty Messy but I wouldn’t say you needed hygiene training. Bill: Very funny. Each […]...
2. Перевод слова personal Personal – личный, персональный Перевод слова Personal opinion – личное мнение personal needs – личные потребности to become personal – переходить на личности personal charm – личное обаяние personal computer – персональный компьютер She hired a Personal trainer. Она наняла личного тренера. He quit for Personal reasons. Он уволился по личным причинам. Don’t pry into […]...
3. Who Pays? David: Hey, Sally. Can I run something by you? Sally: Sure, what’s up? David: Well, A friend of a friend Wanted some help with her Taxes and we agreed that we would talk about it Over dinner. At the end of the night, when the Check came, she expected me to pay! It was really […]...
4. A Movie Review Sally: Did you see the new movie, The McQuillan Story? I’m writing a Movie review for the school paper. Marcus: I went to the Premiere last week. What did you think of it? Sally: I liked it. I thought it was Entertaining, although it wasn’t Groundbreaking, by any means. Marcus: You thought it was entertaining? […]...
5. Breaking Bad Habits Counselor: Welcome everybody. You’ve all joined this Support group because you have some Bad habits that you’d like To break. Would anyone like to introduce themselves and tell us about their bad habit? Stu: Uh yeah, I’m Stu and my wife Signed me up for this support group because she says I have some really […]...
6. Making Changes to a Hotel Reservation Reservation agent: Hello, Milton Hotel Reservations. How may I assist you? Sally: Hi, I’m calling to make some changes to an Existing reservation. Reservation agent: Certainly. Do you have the Reservation number? Sally: Sure, it’s 234678. Reservation agent: That’s a reservation for Sally Menkel. Is that right? Sally: Yes, that’s right. I’d like to change […]...
7. Sue and Sally meet at their 30th class reunion Sue and Sally meet at their 30th class reunion, and they haven’t seen each other since graduation. They begin to talk and bring each other up to date. The conversation covers their husbands, their children, homes, etc., and finally gets around to their sex lives. Sue says, “It’s OK. We get it on every week […]...
8. Behold the ROBOT RECTUM… medics’ relief Rise of the machines: Spare a thought for the only Rectal Teaching Assistant in the UK who has lost his livelihood to a cold, metal bastard. A bionic booty comprising prosthetic buttocks and anus with in-built robotic tech was developed by the white coats at Imperial College London to help doctors and nurses practise probing […]...
9. Значение идиомы sign up [sign up] {v.} 1. To promise to do something by signing your name;join; sign an agreement. We will not have the picnic unless morepeople sign up. John wants to sign up for the contest. MissCarter has signed up to be the chaperone at the dance. 2. To writethe name of to be in an activity; […]...
10. Перевод слова training Training – воспитание, обучение Перевод слова Character training – формирование характера military training – военная подготовка vocational training – профессиональное обучение training centre – учебный центр We have an in-house Training unit. У нас есть собственный учебный центр. He fractured his right leg during Training. Он сломал свою правую ногу на тренировке. We devote five […]...
11. Making a Medical Diagnosis Terrell: Where have you been? Sally: At the hospital, again. My doctor is putting me through another Battery of tests. Terrell: She still hasn’t been able To zero in on the cause of your pain and Make a diagnosis? Sally: No, she hasn’t. Part of the problem is that my Symptoms are Intermittent, and they […]...
12. Alternative Medicine I have been suffering from back pain for years. I’ve tried several treatments Prescribed by my doctor, but nothing has had a Lasting effect. I finally decided to try Alternative medicine. My friend, Amelia, Swore by acupuncture. She said that her knee pain went away after only a few weeks of Therapy. She was Skeptical […]...
13. Watching Daytime Talk Shows Sally: Why are wasting your time on your Day off watching these Daytime talk shows? Jerry: I think they’re entertaining. Sally: You’ve got to be kidding. The only people who are Booked as guests on those shows are Losers or Exhibitionists who want Attention. Jerry: No, they’re not. These shows are all about Human drama […]...
14. A Star Trek Convention Guido: Whoa, check you out! That’s a great Costume. Are you going to the Star Trek Convention? Rita: Yeah, it’s in town until Sunday. Have you ever been to one? Guido: Me? No way! Don’t get me wrong. I’m a Fan of the shows. And, No offense, but I thought only Geeks went to the […]...
15. Asking for Information About a Coworker Amina: What’s the Lowdown on the new guy? Earl: Which new guy? Amina: You know, the cute one. Fill me in. Is he single? Earl: I don’t know. I have no idea. Amina: You’re working with him side-by-side and you haven’t Gleaned any personal information about him? Earl: We talk about work. It’s not my […]...
16. Beautiful – in a sentence The teacher says, “Children, today I will ask each of you to come to the front of the class and use a word in a sentence. Today’s word is “beautiful”. Little Sally, would you please come up here and use “beautiful” in a sentence?” Little Sally walked to the front of the room, thought for […]...
17. Having a Best Friend Lucy: I’m so excited! My friend, Marlene, is coming to town for a visit. Buddy: Have I met Marlene? Lucy: No, I don’t think so. We Grew up together and we were always Joined at the hip. Buddy: When I was little, I had a friend like that. We were Blood brothers. Lucy: Yeah, Marlene […]...
18. Trust a fellow officer A defense attorney was cross-examining a police officer during a felony trial – it went like this: Q: Officer, did you see my client fleeing the scene? A: No sir, but I subsequently observed a person matching the description of the offender running several blocks away. Q: Officer, who provided this description? A: The officer […]...
19. Значение идиомы where it’s at [where it’s at] {adv. phr.}, {informal} That which is important;that which is at the forefront of on-going social, personal, orscientific undertakings. Young, talented and black, that’s whereit’s at. We send sophisticated machines to Mars instead of people, that’s where it’s at....
20. Horses at the Race A champion jockey is about to enter an important race on a new horse. The horse’s trainer meets him before the race and says, ”All you have to remember with this horse is that every time you approach a jump, you have to shout, ‘ALLLLEEE OOOP!’ really loudly in the horse’s ear. Providing you do […]...
21. Перевод идиомы lose one’s touch (with someone or something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: lose one’s touch (with someone or something) Перевод: потерять хватку; потерять способность руководить, управлять кем-либо или чем-либо Пример: I think that the horse trainer is losing her touch with the horses that she is training. Мне кажется, что тренер лошадей теряет способность управлять лошадьми, которых она тренирует....
22. Preferring Different Work Styles Hugo: How do you like working with Leo? Is it Working out? Melissa: No, it’s not. Our Work styles completely Clash and we Butt heads at every turn. Hugo: Really? I thought you were Partnered up because you Complemented each other’s Strengths. Melissa: Yeah, but that doesn’t mean we can work well together. I’m Collaborative […]...
23. New Year’s Party I walked into the office and saw Rob with his Head down on his desk. I Tapped him on the shoulder. Christy: You look like you had a good New Year’s. Rob: Yeah, too good. I’m trying To catch up on sleep. Christy: Oh yeah? What did you do? Rob: I went to a New […]...
24. Taking Credit Jeff: You’re not going to believe what happened? Lucy: Oh, is the big meeting over? What happened? Jeff: Dan tried To take credit for Our idea for the new Campaign. Lucy: You’re kidding me! I thought he might try To pull something Like this, but I didn’t think he’d Have the nerve To do that. […]...
25. Crazy Sally went to her gynecologist Crazy Sally went to her gynecologist when she got her vibrator stuck inside of her. “To remove that vibrator,” said the doctor, “I’m going to have to perform a very long and delicate operation.” “I don’t think I can afford that,” said Sally. “Could you just replace the batteries?”...
26. Pop and Jazz Music Abby: Hey, what are you listening to? Bill: Right now I’m listening to the Foo Fighters’ latest Album. There are some really good Tracks on this CD, including their new Single. Abby: Let me see Your iPod for a minute. It looks like you’ve got a Ton of good stuff Loaded up. I like Gwen […]...
27. Negotiating a Peace Treaty Ahmed: Have you heard the news? Menna: The Nations of Palicia and Isram have signed a Peace treaty. This means that there will be an immediate Ceasefire and an end to Hostilities. This is a Historic day! Ahmed: I never thought I’d live to see this day. Has everything been Settled? Menna: Only the most […]...
28. Значение идиомы rest room [rest room] {n.} A room or series of rooms in a public buildingwhich has things for personal comfort and grooming, such as toilets, washbowls, mirrors, and often chairs or couches. Sally went to therest room to powder her nose. Compare: POWDER ROOM....
29. Quitting Smoking Vera: Hi, I thought you might be out here. Geez, it’s really cold! Paul: I know, but I really needed a Smoke break after that long meeting. Can I Bum one off you? I left my Pack of Cigarettes on my desk. Vera: Sure. Here’s my Lighter. What do you think about the new Incentives […]...
30. Ending a Business Relationship Jerry: Who’s going To break the news to Tech Experts? Camila: You mean about Pulling the plug on using their services? Jerry: Yeah, the Contract we signed with them last year is almost up, and as we decided last month, we’ll be going with another company. Camila: I think we should Hold off on telling […]...
31. Значение идиомы on one’s bad side [on one’s bad side] or [on the bad side of one] {adj. phr.},{informal} Not liked by someone; not friendly with a person. Sally’s boyfriend got on Father’s bad side by keeping Sally out toolate after the dance. Contrast: ON ONE’S GOOD SIDE....
32. Asking for Clarification in a Business Meeting I was Negotiating a contract with a new business Partner, and we had a meeting to Clarify the Terms. Bill: If I understand the terms correctly, the length of the contract would be one year with a one-year Option. Is that correct? Ms. Samuels: Do you mean The contract for equipment rental or the one […]...
33. Child Sports Injuries Angela: Wait! I need to put Sunscreen on Davy before he goes to the game. Juan: It’s not sunny today. He doesn’t need sunscreen. Angela: And here are four water bottles to make sure he stays Hydrated and doesn’t get Heat stroke. Juan: One of the other parents is bringing drinks for the kids. It’s […]...
34. A young man joined the Army and signed up with the paratroopers A young man joined the Army and signed up with the paratroopers. He went though the standard training, completed the practice jumps from higher and higher structures, and finally went to take his first jump from an airplane. The next day, he called home to his father to tell him the news. “So, did you […]...
35. Feeling Disillusioned Daniela: I did it. I finally met Mandy Timpkin. Tony: Mandy Timpkin, your Idol? Daniela: Yeah, I stood in line for two days at her Book signing and finally met her. It was a big Disappointment. Tony: Really? I thought she Could do no wrong, As far as you’re concerned. Daniela: Well, that was before […]...
36. Money Laundering Susanna: What’s going on in the office next door? I heard that the police Shut down their business. Clark: You heard right. The cops had long Suspected that the business operating out of that office wasn’t Legit. Susanna: Not legit? Clark: Yeah, it was a Front for Money laundering. The So-called services it offered were […]...
37. Reviewing Job Applications Missy: Okay, let’s sort this Stack of applications into three Piles: good Candidates, those Worth a second look, and definite “no’s.” Jonathan: Well, that didn’t take long. With this poor economy, I thought we’d get An embarrassment of riches, but these applications are pretty Pathetic. I only see two of these people as employee Material. […]...
38. Being Forced Out of a Position Julianna: Ha ha! The Wicked witch is dead! Hugo: What are you talking about? Julianna: Bettina is Stepping down as chairperson of the committee. I Thought this day would never come. Hugo: That’s a big surprise. I never thought I’d Live to see the day when Bettina would Willingly give up her position. Julianna: It […]...
39. Слова и словосочетания, использующиеся в CV и резюме Персональные данные Name – имя Address – адрес Telephone – телефон E-mail / email – адрес электронной почты Nationality – национальность Date of birth – дата рождения Marital status – семейное положение Single – холост, не женат, не замужем Married – женатый, замужняя Married with two children – женатый, замужняя с двумя детьми Divorced – […]...
40. Adopting a Child Scott: Hi, I thought I’d stop by to pick up those chairs I wanted to borrow. Roberta: Oh, sure. Here they are. Scott: What are you doing? Roberta: I’m looking through the material we got on Adoption. Scott: Are you and Robert thinking about adopting a child? Roberta: Yeah, we are. We’ve been thinking about […]...