Finding Love on Valentine’s Day

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1. Little Melissa comes home from first grade and tells Little Melissa comes home from first grade and tells her father that they learned about the history of Valentine’s Day. “Since Valentine’s Day is for a Christian saint and we’re Jewish,” she asks, “will God get mad at me for giving someone a valentine?” Melissa’s father thinks a bit, then says “No, I don’t think […]...
2. Значение идиомы eyes open [eyes open] 1. Careful watch or attention; readiness to see. – Usually used with “for”. Keep your eyes open for a boy in a red capand sweater. The hunter had his eyes open for rabbits. Theydrove on with their eyes open for a gas station. Syn.: EYE OUT, KEEPONE’S EYES PEELED. 2. Full knowledge; especially […]...
3. Using a Guidebook Nicki: Wow, did you Buy out the bookstore?! Tony: Very funny. I just got a few Guidebooks for our trip to Vancouver. I want To study up on what the Must-see sights are, and then decide whether we can do some Self-guided tours or need to book guided tours. Nicki: That’s very Conscientious of you. […]...
4. Значение идиомы eye [eye] See: APPLE OF ONE’S EYE, BAT AN EYE or BAT AN EYELASH, BELIEVE ONE’S EYES, CATCH ONE’S EYE, CLEAR-EYED, CLOSE ONE’S EYES orSHUT ONE’S EYES, EYES OPEN, EYE OUT, EYE TO, FEAST ONE’S EYES ON, FOUR-EYES, GET THE EYE, GIVE THE EYE, GREEN-EYED MONSTER, HALF AN EYE, HAVE AN EYE ON, HAVE EYES ONLY […]...
5. The definition of sex Hillary and Chelsea were having a deep dish heart to heart talk about Chelsea’s college experiences. Hillary: So have you found dating to be fullflling experience? Chelsea: It’s okay..but i don’t like how the boys sometimes act like real sex hounds. Hillary: Well, uh, have you, uh, actually had sex? Chelsea: Well Mom, no, not […]...
6. Finding Other Singles I was tired of being Single. All of my friends had Paired up and I was Left hanging. Like everybody else these days, I tried using the Internet to find other singles, but I never had any luck. Cruising for my ideal woman among a bunch of Lonely hearts is like looking for a Needle […]...
7. St Valentine’s Day Топик День Святого Валентина рассказывает о празднике всех влюбленных, который отмечается 14 февраля. В этот день молодые люди обмениваются маленькими красными открытками, которые называются “валентинки”. Цветы и конфеты – тоже традиционные подарки в этот день. Можно отпраздновать День Св. Валентина в кафе, украшенном соответственно, и попробовать напитки красного цвета, бутерброды и пирожные в форме сердца. […]...
8. Перевод сленгового выражения psycho, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: psycho Сленговое выражение: psycho груб. Перевод: псих, ненормальный, сумасшедший, больной на голову Пример: You should stay away from him. He’s a bit of a psycho. Тебе не стоит с ним связываться. У него не совсем в порядке с головой....
9. A Fist Fight Isabella: What are you doing?! Why are you trying to hit that guy? Tony: He Deserves it. He Insulted you. I’m going To knock his block off! Isabella: Stop it! Be Civilized. This isn’t some Free-for-all. You can’t Punch a guy just because he said something Offensive. Tony: Oh, yes I can. Let me at […]...
10. Taking Care of Pets Magda: Oooh, he’s so cute. When did you get him? Tony: Yesterday. I’m Training him to do Tricks. Magda: Really? Are you having any luck? Tony: No, not yet. So far, he just Lies there, but maybe he’s hungry and doesn’t have any energy to play. I’m going To feed him a few Treats and […]...
11. Working in a Factory Tony: The Plant manager says that you’re the new kid. Amber: Yes, it’s my first day. Tony: All right, you’ll be a Line worker like the rest of us. Here’s your Workstation. What you have to remember is that Output and Productivity are the most important things around here. Amber: I understand, but… Tony: Watch […]...
12. I’ve never understood why women love cats I’ve never understood why women love cats. Cats are independent, they don’t listen, they don’t come in when you call, they like to stay out all night, come home and expect to be fed and stroked, then want to be left alone and sleep. In other words, every quality that women hate in a man, […]...
13. Ne day, this man, Tony, died One day, this man, Tony, died. When he was sent to be judged, he was told that he had committed a sin, and that he could not go to heaven right away. He asked what he did and God told him that he cheated on his income taxes, and that the only way he could […]...
14. Перевод идиомы with one’s eyes open / with one’s eyes wide open, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: with one’s eyes open / with one’s eyes wide open Перевод: сознательно, с открытыми глазами; полностью сознавая всю ситуацию Пример: I knew Bill for a long time, and I went into this relationship with my eyes wide open. Я знала Била уже долгое время, и я начала наши отношения сознательно....
15. A Love Letter Vicky: What are you working on? Issac: If I tell you, will you Promise not to laugh? Vicky: All right. What is it? Issac: It’s a Love letter to Julie. Vicky: Isn’t it a little Premature? You’ve only been going out for a month. Issac: Maybe, but I really want her to know how I […]...
16. Staying Home from School Carin: We’re going to be late for school. Hurry up! Hwan: I’m not going to school today. I’m sick. Carin: You’re not sick. You’re Playing hooky. You’re not going To put one over on Mom. She’ll know you’re Faking. Get up! Let’s go! Hwan: No, she won’t, and why are you Giving me such a […]...
17. Dietary Restrictions and Preferences Tony: Who did you Invite over for dinner Saturday? Carmela: I invited Keith, Sung, Stephanie, and Luis. Tony: You didn’t! Carmela: I did. Why? Tony: You’re going to have a hard time cooking for them. Keith is a Vegan and only eats food that’s Organic. Sung is Lactose intolerant and his doctor put him on […]...
18. Finding a House to Buy I’m looking to buy a house and I want a Single-family home. I have been living in a Townhouse for two years and I am tired of having Common walls and very small Yards. My new house will have to have a lot more Square footage, a large Lot size, an Open floor plan, great […]...
19. 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? […]...
20. Expressing Bitter Feelings Laurent: I’m Done with women! They’re Liars and Manipulators. Julie: Let me guess. You’ve had a bad Breakup? Laurent: It wasn’t just bad. It was Monumentally awful. I’m never going to date again. Julie: You’re just feeling Bitter right now, but you’ll Get over it. You won’t always feel so Jaded. Wait a second. Did […]...
21. Working in a Laboratory I was working in the Lab, as usual, when my Colleague brought his three-year-old son into work. … Tony: Hi, Gale. This is my son, Philippe. There was a problem with his Daycare today, so he’ll be spending the day here with me. I’ll teach him all about doing Research. Gale: I’m not sure this […]...
22. Перевод слова plenty Plenty – достаток; множество, очень Перевод слова I was plenty cautious – я был очень осторожен horn of plenty – рог изобилия a plenty of smoke – много дыма I was Plenty busy with other things. Я был очень занят другими вещами. We had Plenty to eat and drink. У нас было полно еды и […]...
23. Перевод слова sick Sick – больной, болезненный Перевод слова Sick condition – болезненное состояние sick years – годы болезни to heal the sick – лечить больных He is off Sick today. Его сегодня нет, он болеет. He was Sick in the car. В машине его стошнило. You’re Sick! Вы ненормальный!...
24. Finding Emerging Markets Jamie: If our company is going to grow, we need to find Emerging markets. It makes sense To get a foothold in a few countries that may have Developed markets within the next 20 years. Nina: But there’s no Guarantee that Rapid growth in a country’s Economy now will be Sustainable years from now. I […]...
25. Значение идиомы open one’s eyes [open one’s eyes] or [open up one’s eyes] {v. phr.} To make aperson see or understand the truth; make a person realize; tell aperson what is really happening or what really exists. Mary didn’tbelieve that her cousin could be mean until the cousin opened Mary’seyes by scratching and biting her. John’s eyes were opened up […]...
26. Значение идиомы close one’s eyes [close one’s eyes] or [shut one’s eyes] {v. phr.} To refuse to see or think about. The park is beautiful if you shut your eyes to the litter. The ice was very thin, but the boys shut their eyes to the danger and went skating. Compare: OPEN ONE’S EYES....
27. St. Valentine’s Day – День Святого Валентина (2) St. Valentine’s Day has roots in several different legends. One of the earliest popular symbols of the day is Cupid, the Roman god of Love, who is represented by the image of a young boy with a bow and arrow. Three hundred years after the death of Jesus Christ, the Roman emperors still demanded that […]...
28. When white man found this land, Indians were running it When white man found this land, Indians were running it. There were: – No Taxes – No Debt – Plenty buffalo – Plenty beaver – Medicine man free – Women did all the work – Men hunted and fished all the time The white man was dumb enough to think he could improve on that […]...
29. 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 […]...
30. Перевод идиомы keep one’s eyes open, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: keep one’s eyes open Перевод: смотреть в оба, держать ухо востро Пример: Please keep your eyes open for a good place to eat so that we can have lunch. Пожалуйста, смотри внимательно и не пропусти хорошее местечко, где можно перекусить, чтобы мы могли поужинать....
31. St. Valentine’s Day – День Святого Валентина (3) There are several legend? about St. Valentine’s Day. One of the legends says that Valentine was Christian priest who lived in the 3 century A. D. He was put into prison by roman authorities for his teachings and was beheaded on February 14. According to the legend he performed a miracle – he cured his […]...
32. Finding a House to Buy I’m looking to buy a house and I want a Single-family home. I have been living in a Townhouse for two years and I am tired of having Common walls and very small Yards. My new house will have to have a lot more Square footage, a large Lot size, an Open floor plan, great […]...
33. Текст песни Usher ft. Pitbull – DJ Got Us Fallin In Love перевод на русский язык На английском языке Перевод на русский язык DJ Got Us Fallin In Love Ди-джей нас влюбил [Usher] (yeah man) So we back in the club Get that bodies rockin from side to side (side to side) Thank God the week is done I feel like a zombie gone back to life (back to life) Hands […]...
34. Describing One’s Skill Level Elaine: Welcome to your first day as an Intern in our company office. Let me show you around. This is the main office area with a Cubicle for each employee. Are you pretty good with computers? Tony: Actually, my computer knowledge is pretty Basic. The only thing I’m Adept at is videogames. I’m not Up […]...
35. Drink fault-finding guide A solution to all of your drinking troubles Symptom: Drinking fails to give satisfaction and taste; shirt front is wet. Fault: Mouth not open or glass being applied to wrong part of face. Solution: Buy another pint and practice in front of a mirror. Continue with as many pints as necessary until drinking technique is […]...
36. Darling, she whispered after they had finished making love “Darling,” she whispered after they had finished making love, “Will you still make love like that to me after we’re married?” He considered this for a moment, and then replied, “I think so. I’ve always been especially fond of married women.”...
37. Пословица / поговорка love me, love my dog – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: love me, love my dog Перевод: любишь меня, люби и мою собаку (т. е. все со мной связанное) Эквивалент в русском языке: кто гостю рад, тот и собачку его накормит Пример: “Love me, love my dog”, the man told his fiance when she asked him to sell his favorite chair which she […]...
38. Husband always insisted on making love Husband always insisted on making love in the dark. After 20 years wife turns on the light, finds him holding a vibrator. She goes balistic, “You impotent bas*ard! How could you lie to me all these years?” Husband looks her straight in the eyes & calmly says, “I’ll explain the toy, you explain the kids…..”...
39. Taking a Phone Message I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home. As soon as I walked in the door, though, the phone rang. Paolo: Hello. Evelyn: Hi, Could I speak to Tony? Paolo: He’s not here right now. Can I take a message? Evelyn: Do you know when he’ll be back? Paolo: No, I don’t. Evelyn: […]...
40. Differences in Male and Female Friendships Lauren: Did you see what Stephanie was wearing? She looked like a wet dog! Quentin: Why do women do that? Lauren: Do what? Quentin: Why do women Put other women down? Is it to make themselves feel Superior? Lauren: It was only a joke. I Didn’t mean anything by it. Quentin: Do you really think […]...