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1. Formatting a Document Franz: I’ve just switched over to this program and I can’t figure out how To format my document. Can you help me? Helen: I can try. Let’s take a look. What do you want to do? Franz: I want to change the Margins so that I can fit more on a page. I don’t know […]...
2. Preparing a Professional Portfolio Melinda: Ta da! I’m finally done with my Portfolio. Do you want to see it? Chad: Sure. This portfolio has Samples of your work, right? Melinda: It does, but it’s much more than that. It’s a presentation of the Highlights of my career, with examples of my Groundbreaking work. Chad: Uh, okay, if you say […]...
3. Перевод слова text Text – текст, писать Перевод слова Text mining – глубинный анализ текста retrenchment of a text – сокращение текста text under recognition – распознаваемый текст Some of the original Text has survived. Часть оригинального текста сохранилась. I Texted a message to her. Я написала ей сообщение. The Text is revised as appropriate. В текст внесены […]...
4. Driving While Calling and Texting Pamela: [laughs] Did you see this Tweet from Sarah? She’s so funny. Josh: Hold on. I’m Texting Lance. I want to make sure he knows where we’re Meeting up. Pamela: [cell phone rings] Hello. Oh, hi Lance. Did you get Josh’s text? You didn’t? Let me IM you, bye. Josh: I wonder why Lance didn’t […]...
5. Maintaining Internet Privacy Lorenzo: I wouldn’t Post all of those photos on Social media sites. Pamela: Why not? Only my friends and family are going to see them. Lorenzo: I wouldn’t be so sure. And I wouldn’t post all of that Personal data either or Divulge personal information. You don’t know who may Gain access to your page. […]...
6. Text Messaging I was supposed to meet Jenny at the library, but I was late. Jenny Texted me: “I M @ lib wher r u?” I’m not very good at texting so I used a Template to say I was going to be late. When I arrived at the library, Jenny laughed at me because she knew […]...
7. Talking About Attractive Men and Women Pamela: You know that your tongue is hanging out of your mouth, right? David: That’s because I’ve never seen so many beautiful women in one place before. Why have I never been to this beach before? Look at her! She’s a Hottie! Pamela: Isn’t that what you said about that woman over there? David: No, […]...
8. Перевод слова page Page – страница Перевод слова At the bottom of the page – внизу страницы front-page headlines – заголовки передовиц the layout of the text on the page – размещение текста на странице page layout – макет страницы There is a Page missing. Здесь недостает страницы. See Page 11. Смотрите на стр. 11. Leave the last […]...
9. Перевод слова bold Bold – отважный, смелый; бесстыдный, наглый Перевод слова Bold thinker – смелый мыслитель bold design – четкий чертеж bold cliffs – крутые скалы He ventured on a very Bold step. Он решился на очень смелый шаг. It’s a Bold plan that might fail. Это дерзкий план, который может завершиться неудачей. She wore a dress with […]...
10. Buying Electronic Books Kindo: What’s that? Nookie: It’s my new E-book reader. I’m just Downloading some new books onto it. Kindo: I haven’t bought one yet. I’m Old school. I still prefer a Printed book. Nookie: But if you haven’t tried it yet, how do you know you wouldn’t like it better? This e-book reader can Store over […]...
11. Customizing a Personal Webpage Keiko: The Layout of your webpage is so Lame. Why don’t you Customize it? Al: Why bother? I don’t want to spend the time or the energy. Keiko: Let me show you my page. Check out this Background. Don’t you think it’s great? Al: Yeah, it’s great. Can I get back to my book now? […]...
12. Proofreading a Document Russell: Hey, LeeAnn, you were an English Major, right? LeeAnn: Yes. Russell: Could you Proofread this for me? LeeAnn: I don’t know. Do you want me to proof it for Content or for Structure? Russell: For everything. LeeAnn: So you’re asking me To fact check all of the Facts and figures and To parse each […]...
13. Перевод слова professional Professional – профессиональный Перевод слова Professional skill – профессиональное мастерство professional duties – профессиональные обязанности professional gambler – профессиональный игрок professional advancement – профессиональный рост, продвижение по службе You sing like a real Professional. Вы поете, как настоящий профессионал. She’s a Professional photographer. Она профессиональный фотограф. Do you have any Professional experience? У вас есть […]...
14. Перевод слова standard Standard – стандарт, норма, эталон; нормальный, стандартный Перевод слова Standards of international law – нормы международного права standard conditions – нормальные условия standard film – стандартная кинопленка We paid them the Standard rate. Мы заплатили им по стандартному тарифу. Standard examples were drummed into students’ heads. Типичные примеры вдалбливались в головы студентов. His photographs set […]...
15. Three college students were rapping about who they’d like to be Three college students were rapping about who they’d like to be cast off on a desert with. The first one opted for Cindy Crawford. The next one chose Pamela Anderson. The third man chose Virginia Pipeline. “Never heard of her.” his companions protested. “Who is she?” “Why she’s just the greatest Italian gal of all, […]...
16. Arthur Conan Doyle The Gloria Scott text analysis – Анализ рассказа Глория Скотт А К Дойля Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British writer and doctor, famous as the creator of the most celebrated detective in the history of fiction, Sherlock Holmes. He was a prolific writer whose other works include science fiction stories, historical novels, plays and romances, poetry and non-fiction. Despite the success of Sherlock Holmes adventures, Conan […]...
17. Перевод слова intend Intend – намереваться Перевод слова Was this intended? – это было сделано преднамеренно? to intend clearly – явно намереваться I intended no harm to you – я не хотел причинить вам зла We Intended going to Rome. Мы планировали поехать в Рим. I fully Intend to return home next year. Я определенно намереваюсь, вернуться домой […]...
18. Changing the Subject in Conversation Laura: I think that’s all we need to talk about regarding last month’s report. Let’s Turn to this month’s report, Shall we? I didn’t get a copy of it. Could someone Hand me one? Gaius: By the way, I have just one last comment before we Shift our focus to this month’s report. It seems […]...
19. Traditions A man and a woman got married, and he told her : ” since you are my wife you should respect my traditions and habits…and i have 3 traditions. So, first tradition: On wednesdays i play football with my friends…no matter what..whether it snows or it rains…i dont care..i play football!! -Is it clear for […]...
20. Afterword to the Man Who Was Thursday на английском языке писателя G. K. Chesterton …I recur here to my personal point about the tendency to miss what the title means; or even what the title says… In a rambling column, whether because it is personal or impersonal, it is permissible to introduce personal trifles about oneself, as well as about other people, so long as it is made sufficiently […]...
21. Значение идиомы beef up [beef up] {v.}, {informal} To make stronger by adding men or equipment; make more powerful; reinforce. The general beefed up his army with more big guns and tanks. The university beefed up the football coaching staff by adding several good men....
22. Working With Unreliable People Paul: What time is it? Jackie: It’s 2:30. The Cleveland office report should have been emailed to us by the end of the workday yesterday. What are we supposed to do now? Paul: If we don’t get their report, we’ll have To hold up the production of the Annual report and if that happens, somebody’s […]...
23. Перевод слова report Report – сообщать, докладывать; доклад, отчет Перевод слова Final report – окончательный доклад to draw up a report – составлять отчет in printed-report format – в форме печатного доклада I Reported her to the supervisor Я сообщил о ней начальнику. She left the Report for me. Она поручила доклад мне. The Report was endorsed. Отчет […]...
24. Checking Facts and Figures Takagi: Before we Disseminate this Report, I need you To fact-check it. I don’t want a repeat of what happened last year. Ellie: What happened last year? I wasn’t working here then. Takagi: Last year’s report had a lot of small Inaccuracies and a few major Errors. We ended up having To issue a second […]...
25. Значение идиомы master copy [master copy] {n.} 1. A perfect text to which all copies are madeto conform; a corrected version used as a standard by printers. Themaster copy must be right, because if it isn’t, the mistakes in itwill be repeated all through the edition. 2. A stencil from whichother copies are made. Mr. Brown told his secretary […]...
26. Riding Scooters and Motorcycles Bernadette: When you offered to give me a ride to work, I didn’t know you rode a Motorcycle. I’m not sure about this. Pawel: Come on, put on this Helmet and get on. You’ll get to work much faster. We can zip around cars and go between Lanes. Bernadette: That’s what I’m afraid of. Pawel: […]...
27. Перевод идиомы on the same page, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: on the same page Перевод: думать одно и то же о чем-либо, понимать друг друга Пример: I was on the same page as my friend about our plans for a holiday. У нас с другом были одни и те же планы на отпуск....
28. A Flaky Friend Shawn: What’s the matter? You look like you’re about To blow your lid. Rick: Yeah, Let’s just say I’m not happy. Shawn: That’s Putting it lightly. What’s up? Rick: My friend Steve was supposed To come by Here after work to Give me a ride home. I Lent him my car so he could take […]...
29. Three wishes It was a nice sunny day when three men were walking down a country road, when they saw a bush with a pig’s ass popping out. The first man says, “I wish that was Demi Moore’s Ass” The second man says, “I wish that was Pamela Anderson’s Ass.” Then the third man says, “I wish […]...
30. Dating a Possessive Person Eliana: You’re here! I didn’t think you’d be able to come. Matt: Why? I like seeing a movie with my friends As much as the next guy. Eliana: Yeah, but it’s been weeks since we’ve seen you, ever since you started dating Helen. Matt: She doesn’t Own me. She’s a little Possessive, but I Put […]...
31. Using the Copier Tim: Damn it! Pam: What’s the matter? Tim: It’s this Copier. My Original didn’t come out of the Feeder and there’s a paper Jam. Pam: Let me see if I can Clear it. This machine is really Temperamental. Tim: Tell me about it. Pam: Okay, I found your original, but it’s Stuck. I’m afraid if […]...
32. Describing Student Achievement Jeannie: Everything okay? William: No, I just got off the phone with my daughter’s school and they’re not putting her in the Gifted and talented program. Jeannie: That’s disappointing, but wasn’t she Struggling in school last year? William: Her teachers were thinking of putting her in Remedial classes. Can you believe that? My daughter is […]...
33. Using Infographics Mario: That’s a lot of Text in your proposal. Are you sure people are going To take the time to read all of that? Cleo: It’s a Complex proposal with a lot of Moving parts. I can’t Simplify it without leaving out Essentials. Mario: What you need are Infographics. You can Encapsulate and communicate a […]...
34. Значение идиомы whitewash [whitewash] {n.}, {informal} A soothing official report thatattempts to tranquilize the public. Some people believe that theWarren Commission’s report on the Kennedy assassination was awhitewash....
35. A man is walking past this house when a used condom A man is walking past this house when a used condom comes flying out of the second story window and lands squarely on his head. Rather disgusted and absolutely furious, he goes up to the front door and starts pounding on it. An elderly man opens it and asks him what caused him to knock […]...
36. Meeting the Future In-laws Atsushi: I don’t mind telling you that I’m really Nervous about meeting your parents. Scarlet: You look like you’re going To face the firing squad. It’s not going to be that bad. Atsushi: I wish I could believe that. I’m going to try to make a good First impression, but I don’t think they’re going […]...
37. Reporting a Stolen Car Kenji: Hello, my car was Stolen and I want to report it. Officer: Where was it when it was stolen? Kenji: It was parked outside of my apartment building. I went outside this morning to drive to work, and it was gone. Officer: Okay, you need to fill out this form. Put down the Make […]...
38. Buying on the Internet It’s true that I don’t like shopping. When I want to buy something, I do it Online. I like buying on the Internet because I can easily do some Comparison shopping And find the best price. It’s easy, too. Last week I wanted to buy some new Headphones. I did a search and found a […]...
39. This old man in his eighties got up and was putting on This old man in his eighties got up and was putting on his coat. His wife said, “Where are you going?” He said, “I’m going to the doctor.” And she said, “Why? Are you sick?” “No,” he said. “I’m going to get me some of those new Viagra pills.” So his wife got up out […]...
40. Weight Control Here’s the guide to calorie-burning activities and the number of calories per hour they consume. Beating around the bush. . . . . . . . .75 Jumping to conclusions. . . . . . . . 100 Climbing the walls. . . . . . . . . . 150 Swallowing your pride. . […]...