Failed Government Projects

Related topics:

1. Значение идиомы go through the motions [go through the motions] {v. phr.} To pretend to do something bymoving or acting as if you were really doing it; do something withoutreally trying hard or caring. Jane was angry because she couldn’tgo out, and when her mother said to dust her room she just wentthrough the motions. The team was so far behind […]...
2. New Minnesota Vikings stadium construction cost more than NASA’s trip to Pluto The cost to construct NFL stadiums has reached an astronomical level – literally. Pat Kessler of CBS Minnesota recently pointed out a mind-blowing fact: The construction of the Minnesota Vikings’ new stadium is a more costly project than the space probe NASA sent to Pluto. The Vikings’ new home, recently christened U. S. Bank Stadium, […]...
3. Перевод слова government Government – 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 […]...
4. Government cow types If a communist has two cows, he gives both to the government, and the government sells him some of the milk. If a Socialist has two cows, he gives both to the government, and the government gives him some of the milk. If a Nazi has two cows, the government shoots him, and takes both […]...
5. Government Reactions to Protests Tom: 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 […]...
6. Перевод слова stadium Stadium – стадион Перевод слова Football stadium – футбольный стадион sports stadium – спортивный стадион covered stadium – крытый стадион Fans packed the Stadium. Фанаты заполнили стадион. He knows the location of the Stadium. Он знает, где находится стадион. The Stadium was a seething cauldron of emotion. На стадионе кипели страсти....
7. How many people work in the U. S. government? One day a boy and his father were at the dining room table working on the boy’s Social Studies homework, the chapter about government. The boy turns to his father and asks, “Dad, how many people work in the U. S. government?” The father replies without hesitating, “Oh, about ten percent.”...
8. Forms of Government Margaret: Okay, the teacher said that we should set up an ideal Form of government for our Imaginary country and then work out detailed plans for Governance. Tony: I think the simplest is a Dictatorship. I’ll make all of the decisions. Margaret: You’re sounding like a Fascist. This is supposed to be a Partnership, remember? […]...
9. Government – Правительство Moscow is governed by a City Soviet (City Council) of about 500 deputies elected to five-year terms. Each deputy represents an election district called a ward. Before 1990, only one candidate ran for election in each ward. The candidate was elected unless most voters crossed his or her name off the ballot. In the March […]...
10. Значение идиомы devil-may-care [devil-may-care] {adj.} Not caring what happens; unworried. Johnny has a devil-may-care feeling about his school work. Alfred was a devil-may-care youth but became more serious as he grew older....
11. Joking and Making Fun of People Dmitry: Stan is really Miffed at you. All of that Teasing at lunch really upset him. Charlene: What? I was just Poking fun at him for trying To hit on the new, young Receptionist. Dmitry: You called him an old goat. Charlene: I said that Tongue in cheek. If he didn’t find that funny, then […]...
12. Значение идиомы break ground [break ground] {v. phr.} To begin a construction project by digging for the foundation; especially, to turn the formal first spadeful of dirt. City officials and industrial leaders were there as the company broke ground for its new building. See: BREAK NEW GROUND....
13. Government says four cancer charities are shams Washington (CNN)In a rare joint action with attorneys general for each of the 50 states, the Federal Trade Commission says four cancer charities run by extended members of the same family conned donors out of $187 million from 2008 through 2012 and spent almost nothing to help actual cancer patients. Each of the charities charged […]...
14. A visual joke (This joke requires the use a small visual. I’ll describe the visual first, then as I tell the joke I’ll cue you when to use it) Visual: Stretch your arms straight out sideways with hands also stretched wide open. Joke: Why did the blonde want to date Jesus? She heard he was (use visual) HUNG […]...
15. Demanding an Apology Vera: That was Uncalled for. You owe me an Apology! Alvaro: Chill out. It was a joke! Vera: It wasn’t funny and it Crossed the line. Alvaro: Why are you Freaking out? Get over it. I was just joking. Vera: You really Hurt my feelings. Alvaro: For God’s sake, I didn’t mean it. I Take […]...
16. Перевод слова project Project – проект, план, программа, проектировать Перевод слова Commercial project – коммерческий проект finance for a project – финансирование проекта to carry out a project – осуществлять проект to draw up a project – составлять, разрабатывать проект My Project failed. Моя затея не удалась. This Project looks fishy. Этот проект выглядит сомнительно. We teamed up […]...
17. An On-Site Estimate I work for a Building contractor and I spend most of my workday giving On-site estimates. I mainly go to people’s homes, discuss the work they want done, Inspect the site, and give them a Quote. Robert: You want to Expand your kitchen, is that right? Abigail: Yes, with our growing family, we need more […]...
18. God Meets Bureaucracy In the beginning God Created heaven and the earth. Quickly he was faced with a class action suit for failure to file an environmental impact statement. He was granted a temporary permit for the project, but was stymied with the Cease and Desist order for the earthly part. Appearing at the hearing, God was asked […]...
19. Значение идиомы line one’s pockets [line one’s pockets] also [line one’s purse] {v. phr.}, {informal}To get a lot of money unfairly; get rich by being dishonest. Thepoliceman lined his pockets by taking bribes. The inspector linedhis pockets by permitting contractors to use poor building materials. Compare: FEATHER ONE’S NEST....
20. Пословица / поговорка every cloud has a silver lining / every cloud has its silver lining – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: every cloud has a silver lining / every cloud has its silver lining Перевод: есть у тучки светлая подкладка Эквивалент в русском языке: нет худа без добра Пример: Although the fire destroyed the small business, every cloud has a silver lining and the business owners were able to build a new building […]...
21. Top ten things not to say on your Anniversary 10. I stopped caring about anniversaries when you stopped caring about cooking. 9. Today is our what? 8. Okay, let’s celebrate, but do we have to celebrate together? 7. I thought we only celebrated important events? 6. You can celebrate anniversaries with your next husband. 5. You don’t like what I pick out, so I […]...
22. Значение идиомы couldn’t care less [couldn’t care less] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be indifferent; not care at all. The students couldn’t care less about the band; they talk all through the concert. Also heard increasingly as “could care less” ....
23. Перевод слова cost Cost – цена, стоимость Перевод слова At cost value – по себестоимости saving in cost – экономия затрат to cost smb. dear – дорого обходиться кому-л. How much does it Cost per kilo? Сколько стоит килограмм? It Cost three dollars. Это стоит три доллара. This mistake Cost him his job. Эта ошибка стоила ему работы....
24. Перевод слова entire Entire – полный, целый Перевод слова The entire country – вся страна the entire world – целый мир, весь свет entire contract – неделимый договор Have you drunk the Entire bottle? Вы выпили всю бутылку? He willed his Entire estate to her. Он завещал ей все свое состояние. The war affected an Entire generation of […]...
25. Offending Someone I was telling my friend, Gina, a joke. I began it by saying, “An Irishman, an Englishman, and a Frenchman walk into this bar, and…” Suddenly, Gina Grabbed my arm and shook her head. I turned around and our coworker, Colin, was standing right behind me. Eileen: Oh, hi Colin. I didn’t see you standing […]...
26. Перевод слова joke Joke – шутка, анекдот Перевод слова In joke – в шутку, шутя standing joke – неистощимый объект для шуток blue joke – пошлая шутка a corny joke – старая шутка, шутка “с бородой” It was only a Joke. Это была всего лишь шутка. The Joke was on him. Это он остался в дураках. She loves […]...
27. Значение идиомы every cloud has a silver lining [every cloud has a silver lining] Every trouble has somethinghopeful that you can see in it, like the bright edge around a darkcloud. – A proverb. The doctor told Tommy to cheer up when he hadmeasles. “Every cloud has a silver lining,” he said. Compare: IT’S ANILL WIND THAT BLOWS NOBODY GOOD....
28. The US Government – Политико-административное устройство США After its 200th birthday the United States of America still holds the leading position in the western world. A country that has inspired many names – “Land of Opportunity”, “Meeting Pot”, “God’s Country” is still referred to as land of superlatives – “the richest”, “the greatest”, “the most”. In size the United States is not […]...
29. Conservationists dye rhino horns red to deter poachers Officials in South Africa are taking the grave situation of the vanishing rhino population into their own hands – infusing their horns with red dye and toxins to ensure that poachers can’t sell the valuable body parts. More than 1,000 rhinos were killed last year and the Rhino Rescue Project has decided to do something […]...
30. Making Office Renovations Alice: I can’t hear you over that Hammering. When are these Renovations going to be done? Dilbert: They’re already two weeks past the scheduled Completion date and I can only Guess at the Cost overruns. Alice: It feels like they’re never going to finish. Dilbert: I know. When the renovations were announced, I was glad […]...
31. The train has failed A large two engined train was crossing America. After they had gone some distance one of the engines broke down. “No problem,” the engineer thought, and carried on at half power. Farther on down the line, the other engine broke down, and the train came to a standstill. The engineer decided he should inform the […]...
32. A failed attempt Little Johnny watched, fascinated, as his mother smoothed cold cream on her face. “Why do you do that, Mommy?” “To make myself beautiful,” said his mother, who then began removing the cream with a tissue. “What’s the matter?” asked Little Johnny. “Giving up?”...
33. Administration The Executive Branch of the Government – Государственное управление Исполнительная власть Government — Государственное управление. Исполнительная власть Government — Государственное управление. Исполнительная власть The US. Constitution defines a federal system of government in which certain powers are delegated to the national government; other powers fall to the states. The national government consists of executive, legislative and judicial branches that are designed to check and balance one […]...
34. Japan, Seeking Trim Waists, Measures Millions Japan, a country not known for its overweight people, has undertaken one of the most ambitious campaigns ever by a nation to slim down its citizenry. Summoned by the city of Amagasaki one recent morning, Minoru Nogiri, 45, a flower shop owner, found himself lining up to have his waistline measured. With no visible paunch, […]...
35. Hero cat saves baby from freezing to death Eat your heart out, Lassie! Masha, a long-haired tabby cat, saved the life of a baby abandoned in the streets of Russia – after she climbed into the box he was discarded in and kept him warm, health officials said. “The baby had only been outside for a few hours and thanks to Masha… he […]...
36. Using Unfair Influence Josey: 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 […]...
37. How the creators of Airplane! pulled off one of the funniest jokes we’ve ever heard Holy hell! This is one of the funniest stories we’ve heard in a long time. Ask yourself, “how far are you willing to go for a joke?” Once you’ve determined that, realize that David Zucker is willing to take it even further. First some background. David Zucker and his brother Jerry Zucker are part of […]...
38. Forming a Government The Cabinet – Формирование правительства Кабинет министров The party which wins the most seats in the General Election forms the government in Britain. The leader of the winning party becomes Prime Minister. As leaders of their political parties and leaders of the country, Prime Ministers are powerful because they have the majority support in Parliament and they can choose their own ministers […]...
39. Перевод слова probable Probable – вероятный, возможный Перевод слова Probable error – вероятная ошибка it seems probable that – по всей вероятности probable events – предполагаемые события It is Probable that but a modicum of the poison was absorbed. Возможно, что было поглощено небольшое количество яда. The company failed because of cost overruns and Probable fraud. Компания обанкротилась […]...
40. Playing a Practical Joke Patricia: What are you doing? Luis: I’m setting up a Practical joke for Bobby. I Can’t wait to see the look on his face when he walks outside and finds his bike In pieces. It’ll be the best Prank ever! Patricia: You’re not really going to take apart his bike, are you? Luis: I’ll Let […]...