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1. Alter thanksgiving day 1. During the middle of the meal, turn to mom and say, “See mom, I told you they wouldn’t notice that the turkey was four months past its expiration date. You were worried for nothing.” 2. When everyone goes around to say what they are thankful for, say, “I’m thankful I didn’t get caught” and […]...
2. Thanksgiving Day Топик День благодарения рассказывает о так называемом “празднике урожая”, который отмечается в последний четверг ноября. Этот праздник считается государственным, а своими корнями он уходит вглубь американской истории, к самым первым переселенцам из Англии, прибывшим к берегам Америки в 1620 году на знаменитом судне “Мейфлауэр”. Более половины из сотни прибывших не смогли пережить суровую зиму и […]...
3. Перевод слова gain Gain – добывать, зарабатывать, добиваться Перевод слова To gain influence – становиться влиятельным to gain recognition – добиться признания to gain one’s bread – зарабатывать на кусок хлеба No pains, no Gains. Не попотеешь – не заработаешь. You will Gain by reading these books. Тебе будет полезно прочитать эти книги. He Gains a hundred a […]...
4. Thanksgiving – День благодарения (2) Thanksgiving is a happy holiday on the fourth Thursday of each November. Americans of all religions celebrate this holiday with big dinners and family reunions. It is a time to remember all the good things in life and to be thankful. Turkey is a traditional Thanksgiving Day Food. This holiday was founded by the Pilgrims. […]...
5. Thanksgiving Thanksgiving reminds us to be Grateful, but for a lot of people, the holiday also means a weekend of eating a lot and watching football. And, my family is No exception. My family likes to have a traditional Thanksgiving dinner each year. We invite people from our Extended family. We also invite close friends, especially […]...
6. Значение идиомы pull a fast one [pull a fast one] {v. phr.} To gain the advantage over one’sopponent unfairly; deceive; trick. When Smith was told by his bossthat he might be fired, he called the company president, hisfather-in-law, and pulled a fast one by having his boss demoted....
7. День благодарения/ Thanksgiving Day На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Thanksgiving Day День благодарения Thanksgiving Day is one of the most favourite holidays in the United States. Every fourth Thursday of October American people celebrate this holiday. They usually stay at home and have a big family dinner. This day has a very important meaning in the history […]...
8. Перевод слова pound Pound – фунт (единица веса); фунт стерлингов Перевод слова Per pound net – за фунт чистого веса pound note – банкнота в один фунт стерлингов prices range from a shilling to a pound – цены, колеблющиеся от шиллинга до фунта Our company spent £ 50,000 on advertising last month. В прошлом месяце наша компания потратила […]...
9. Thanksgiving – День благодарения (1) Almost in every culture in the world there is a celebration of thanks for rich harvest. The American Thanksgiving began as a feast of thanksgiving almost four hundred years ago. In 1620, a religious community sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to settle in the New World. They settled in what is now known as the […]...
10. Thanksgiving Day (2) Топик День Благодарения (2) продолжает рассказ об одном из самых почитаемых государственных праздников страны. Так как он отмечается в последний четверг ноября, многие американцы отдыхают и в пятницу, чтобы за 4 свободных дня успеть навестить всех своих друзей и родственников. По старинной традиции несколько поколений одной семьи собираются в доме старших на праздничный обед. Каждый […]...
11. A Restaurant Drive-Thru I had a little time between appointments and stopped at a fast food restaurant to get some lunch. The idea was To save time by using the drive-thru, but it didn’t work out that way. Order-taker: Welcome to McDenny’s. May I take your order? Daniel: Yes. I’d like a Cheeseburger, an order of French fries, […]...
12. Значение идиомы hot rod [hot rod] {n.}, {informal} An older automobile changed so that itcan gain speed quickly and go very fast. Hot rods are used by youngpeople especially in drag racing....
13. Перевод слова Internet Internet – Интернет Перевод слова To sell through the Internet – продавать через интернет to surf the Internet – бродить по сети internet banking – банковское обслуживание через интернет Do you have access to the Internet? У вас есть доступ в интернет? He got this information from the Internet. Он нашел эту информацию в интернете. […]...
14. Interesting facts If you hook a dog leash over a ceiling fan, the motor is not strong enough to rotate a 42 pound boy wearing pound puppy underwear and a superman cape. It is strong enough, however, to spread paint on all four walls of a 20 by 20 foot room When you hear the toilet flush […]...
15. Once in a medieval times, there was a King who was getting sort of Once in a medieval times, there was a King who was getting sort of bored after dinner one night. He decided to hold a contest of who at the court had the mightiest “weapon”. The first knight stood up and proclaimed that he had the mightiest weapon…he pulled down his pants and tied a 5 […]...
16. At the Butcher’s Butcher: What can I get for you? Gina: I’d like a pound of Ground beef, please. Butcher: Would you like the regular or the extra Lean? The extra lean is a dollar more per pound. Gina: I’ll take the regular. Could you also Throw in two thick Pork chops and two Chicken breasts? Butcher: I’m […]...
17. At the Butcher’s Butcher: What can I get for you? Gina: I’d like a pound of Ground beef, please. Butcher: Would you like the regular or the extra Lean? The extra lean is a dollar more per pound. Gina: I’ll take the regular. Could you also Throw in two thick Pork chops and two Chicken breasts? Butcher: I’m […]...
18. Перевод слова fast Fast – быстрый, скорый, быстро; прочный, крепкий Перевод слова Hard and fast rule – жесткое правило fast roof – устойчивая кровля fast train – скорый поезд I’m a Fast learner. Я быстро учусь. He ran as Fast as he could. Он бежал так быстро, как только мог. They held Fast to their beliefs. Они твердо […]...
19. Значение идиомы fast and furious [fast and furious] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Very fast; with much speedand energy. He was mowing the grass at a fast and furious rate. When I last saw her she was driving fast and furious down thestreet. Compare: GREAT GUNS....
20. Значение идиомы play up to [play up to] {v. phr.}. {slang} 1. To try to gain the favor of, especially for selfish reasons; act to win the approval of; try toplease. He played up to the boss. 2. To use to gain anend; to attend to. He played up to the old lady’svanity to get her support....
21. A man says to his wife A man says to his wife, “Get ready you, me & the dog are going fishing.” Wife says, “I dont want to go.” Man gives her 3 choices, fishing, blow job or take it up the a*se. Wife pick blow job. After she sucking for a while she says, “It tastes like sh*t. Man says, […]...
22. It was a somber day in Disney land It was a somber day in Disney land, Mickey And Minnie were in divorce court.. The judge was about to make his decision he said ‘Im sorry mickey, I cant grant you a divorce based on your statement that Minnie has prominant teeth” Mickey retorted ” I DIDNT SAY SHE had prominent teeth, I SAID […]...
23. Значение идиомы the likes of [the likes of] {informal} Something like or similar to; somethingof the same kind as. I have never seen the likes of John. Itwas a chocolate sundae the likes of which Mary would never see again....
24. Two eagles are soaring along when suddenly Two eagles are soaring along when suddenly a passenger jet screams past them. One eagle says to the other, “Wow, did you see how fast that thing was moving?” The other replies, “Yeah. You’d move fast too if you had three assholes and they were all on fire!”...
25. Значение идиомы pound out [pound out] {v. phr.} 1. To play a piece of music very loudly on apercussion instrument. The boy was pounding out the tune “Mary hada little lamb” on the marimba. 2. To flatten something with a hammer. The bodyshop uses special hammers to pound out the indentations inthe bodies of cars. 3. To produce a […]...
26. Значение идиомы gain ground [gain ground] {v. phr.} 1. To go forward; move ahead. Thesoldiers fought hard and began to gain ground. 2. To become stronger;make progress; improve. The sick man gained ground after being neardeath. Under Lincoln, the Republican Party gained ground. Contrast: LOSE GROUND....
27. Ordering fast food The following is supposedly a true story. To be included, besides being true, the story is most likely strange, weird, surprising, or funny. One night, a few co-workers at the computer data centre where I work stayed late and we all started to get hungry. We decided to order in food by phone, but our […]...
28. Значение идиомы top off [top off] {v.} To come or bring to a special or unexpected ending;climax. John batted three runs and topped off the game with a homerun. Mary hadn’t finished her homework, she was late to school, and to top it all off she missed a surprise test. George had steakfor dinner and topped it off with […]...
29. Значение идиомы penny wise and pound foolish [penny wise and pound foolish] Wise or careful in small things butnot careful enough in important things. – A proverb. Mr. Smith’sfence is rotting and falling down because he wouldn’t spend money topaint it. He is penny wise and pound foolish....
30. Значение идиомы play fast and loose [play fast and loose] {v. phr.} To do as you please without caringwhat will happen to other people; act so carelessly or unfairly thatpeople cannot depend on you; be very unreliable. He played fast andloose with the girl’s affections. He played fast and loose withthe company’s good name....
31. Our next targets Now that Uday & Qusay have been eliminated, a lot of the lesser-known Hussein family members are coming to the attention of American authorities. Among the brothers: —————— Sooflay…………………..the restauranteur Guday……………………. the half-Australian brother Huray……………………. the sports fanatic Bejay……………………..the gay brother Kuntay & Kintay…………….the twins from the African mother Sayhay…………………….the baseball player Ojay………………………the stalker / […]...
32. Going on a Diet Decima: My Scale at home can’t be right. I Weighed myself this morning and I’ve Gained another five pounds since last month! Sebastian: You’re not the only one. My pants are feeling tight and it’s getting harder to see my feet! Decima: Okay, I’m making a decision right here, right now. I’m going on a […]...
33. What thin people do By Barbara Florio Graham From McCall’s, June, 1983, I read every diet I can get my hands on. I even follow their suggestions. But eventually, inevitably, I always get fat again. Now, at last, I’ve found The Answer. After living for almost 14 years with a man who never gains an ounce no matter what […]...
34. Seasons and Weather Everyone knows that there are four seasons in a year: Spring, summer, autumn and winter. Each of them lasts 8 Months. Spring comes in March and ends in May. It often rains in Spring, especially in April. Summer is the hottest season in the year. It begins in June and ends in August. In summer […]...
35. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “In a row” Jane Джейн The new year will be here before you know it. Не успеешь оглянуться, как настанет новый год. Mei Мей This year really went by fast. Да, этот год действительно прошел очень быстро. Jane Джейн It seems every year goes by faster. Кажется, будто каждый год проходит все быстрее. Mei Мей I especially enjoy […]...
36. The Speed of Time by Age 0-9 Extremely slow. Even a trip to the store with Mom seems like going to Albania – by covered wagon. Most common phrase: “Is it Christmas yet?” 10-19 Still slow. Scientific evidence seems to show that school clocks actually move backwards just before the bell rings. 20-29 Alternately fast and slow. Weekends seem shorter and […]...
37. Пословица / поговорка penny wise and pound foolish – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: penny wise and pound foolish Перевод: рискующий большим ради малого; обращающий внимание на мелочи, а не на основное; экономный в мелочах и расточительный в крупном Пример: The woman was penny wise and pound foolish and would hesitate to spend money on fruits and vegetables for her family but would buy very expensive […]...
38. Пословица / поговорка in for a penny, in for a pound – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: in for a penny, in for a pound Перевод: отдал пенни, придется отдать и фунт Эквивалент в русском языке: назвался груздем – полезай в кузов; взялся за гуж, не говори, что не дюж Пример: In for a penny, in for a pound and because we had already spent so much money repairing […]...
39. Microsoft Christmas NORTH POLE (API) – MICROSOFT announced an agreement with Santa Claus Industries to acquire Christmas at a press conference held via satellite from Santa’s summer estate somewhere in the southern hemisphere. In the deal, Microsoft would gain exclusive rights to Christmas, Reindeer, and other unspecified inventions. In addition, Microsoft will gain access to millions of […]...
40. Safest Way to Drive Peter Ludwig, a caver from Austria who is appalled by American driving habits, offers the following advice: The probability of being involved in a traffic accident is directly proportional to time spent on the road. Driving fast decreases one’s exposure. One third of traffic accidents are caused by drunk drivers; two thirds are caused by […]...