Geologist’s song 05

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1. Geologist’s song 04Newfoundland, My Newfoundland (Oh, Christmas Tree, Oh, Christmas Tree) by Brenna Lorenz Convection’s cell was at thy door, Newfoundland, my Newfoundland, Thy ancient heart to pieces tore, Newfoundland, my Newfoundland, Great faulted blocks came crashing down, and flood basalts the land did drown, And clastics coarse fell all around, Newfoundland, my Newfoundland! Iapetus began to ... Читать далее...
2. Geologist’s song 02Sea-Floor Spreading Lament (folksong) by Brenna Lorenz Refrain: Alas for the spreading of the ocean, Alas for the spreading of the sea, Alas for every year that passes by, Taking you two inches more from me! Oh, why did you leave our native plate, Causing me to weep and to mourn? With the plates diverging ... Читать далее...
3. Geologist’s song 01The Geologist’s Come-All-Ye (a folksong) by Brenna Lorenz Come all ye lads and you will hear About the life that we love dear, Refrain: With our diddle-air-re-oh, falling rock away, knock it down, Fall-di-knock-a-rock-away, me laddie-oh! Geologists all bold and strong, We are the subject of this song. We get up with the rising sun ... Читать далее...
4. Geologist’s song 03The Marginal Basin Song by Chris Stillman (melody: Lead us on, thou Heavenly Father) On a margin runs a canyon down into the ocean dark; There’s a basin slowly filling with detritus from the arc. Refrain: For the drifting causes rifting, Opens basins mighty fine Which strike-slip will close in time. With volcanics there’s no ... Читать далее...
5. Geologist’s song 06The geology poem Ode to Olivine in Thin Section, a poem by Brenna Lorenz In basalt a lurid green Bespeaks the savage olivine; Mantle’s child, born of fire, Restless in the open air, Little beads of anger bear The torture of desire. Silica upon its face It suffers, helpless, in disgrace, Its powers of reaction ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод слова oceanOcean — океан Перевод слова Ocean basin — бассейн океана ocean chart — карта океана ocean monster — морское чудовище ocean of air — воздушный океан I had cried Oceans of tears. Я выплакала море слез. The wind came off the Ocean. С океана дул ветер. He searched for treasure on the Ocean bed. Он ... Читать далее...
7. A circumcisionLittle Joey and Little Danny, both aged 5, are walking home from school. Danny says «I won’t be going to school tomorrow.» «Why not?» asks Joey. «I have to go to the hospital,» says Danny woefully. «That’s awful,» says Joey. «Why do you have to go there? Are you sick?» Danny shakes his head and ... Читать далее...
8. Correcting and Explaining in ConversationDanny: You look like you need To relax. Sybil: Excuse me? Danny: What I mean is, you look like you could use some R and R. Sybil: I didn’t know I looked tired and Worn out. Danny: No, What I’m trying to say is, people need Leisure time once in a while. Sybil: Yes, that’s ... Читать далее...
9. Using Herbs and Spices in CookingGisela: That smells wonderful! Danny: This is my family’s Recipe. The secret is in the combination of Seasonings we use. Gisela: I can see that. You must have 30 different Dried and fresh Herbs and Spices on this counter. Danny: To get a Bold flavor, we use a lot of Aromatic seeds, Barks, and Roots. ... Читать далее...
10. Providing Tech SupportMax: Hello, hello, is this Call-in tech support? Grace: Yes, my name is Grace and this is the Help desk. How can I help you today? Max: I’m having a problem with my machine and I don’t know what to do. Grace: Have you tried reading our online Troubleshooting guide or asking your question on ... Читать далее...
11. Using Hair Products and AccessoriesDanny: You’re going to the Prom. How exciting! How should we Style you hair? Clarissa: I’m really not sure. I was hoping you would have some ideas. Danny: I do, but first we need to see if we have the right tools. Let’s look in your bathroom. Here’s some Shampoo and Conditioner, but where are ... Читать далее...
12. Dedicated geologistsTotal immersion geologists Total immersion geologists: Are you totally obsessed with geology? If so, then you are a total immersion geologist. Here are the ten warning signs: 1. You judge a restaurant by the type of decorative building stone they use rather than their food. 2. You manage to turn any conversation into a discussion ... Читать далее...
13. Following a High-Profile Court CaseDanny: Have you been following the Schirru case? Carol: Yeah, I have. I think he’s Guilty. Danny: You’re kidding, right? He’s Innocent and this is a Show trial. The District attorney is conducting a Witch-hunt for his own Political Ambitions. Carol: No, he’s not. It is a High-profile case, but that’s only because he wants ... Читать далее...
14. Paying the BillsGrace: Did you already pay the Bills for this month? Will: No, I haven’t gotten around to it yet. Why? Grace: We got a Late notice from the credit card company. The notice says that they haven’t received the payment yet and it’s Past the due date. We are being charged a Late fee plus ... Читать далее...
15. Paying the BillsGrace: Did you already pay the Bills for this month? Will: No, I haven’t gotten around to it yet. Why? Grace: We got a Late notice from the credit card company. The notice says that they haven’t received the payment yet and it’s Past the due date. We are being charged a Late fee plus ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы with bad grace[with bad grace] or [with a bad grace] {adv. phr.} In an unpleasantor discourteous way; unwillingly, Fred takes defeat with badgrace. Tom shouted «Hello» to Bill. Bill was in a sour mood andreplied with a bad grace. Contrast: WITH GOOD GRACE....
17. The Cesium song 01Oh Cesium (Tune, Oh Christmas tree) Oh Cesium, oh Cesium, Thy spectrum doth us please-ium. Thy sky-blue lines in plasma’s fire, Do dreams of icy lakes inspire. Oh Cesium, oh Cesium, Thy spectrum doth us please-ium. Oh Cesium, oh Cesium, When held, you never freeze-ium. Thy gently smoking silver spheres, When dropped in water, please ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы with good grace[with good grace] {adv. phr.} With pleasant and courteous behavior;politely; willingly; without complaining. The boys had beenwell-coached; they took the loss of the game with good grace. Theprincipal scolded Nora, who accepted his criticism with good grace. Contrast: WITH BAD GRACE....
19. Having Furniture DeliveredI was waiting patiently for the furniture store To deliver my new bed. I was given a Window of 1:00 to 4:00. At 4:50, the Delivery truck pulled up in front of my house. … Zuly: Hello. Danny: Hi! We’re from Reliable Furniture. We’re here to deliver your new bed. Zuly: I thought you’d never ... Читать далее...
20. Having Furniture DeliveredI was waiting patiently for the furniture store To deliver my new bed. I was given a Window of 1:00 to 4:00. At 4:50, the Delivery truck pulled up in front of my house. … Zuly: Hello. Danny: Hi! We’re from Reliable Furniture. We’re here to deliver your new bed. Zuly: I thought you’d never ... Читать далее...
21. Accepting Credit CardsDanny: Are you sure we should start accepting credit cards from our customers? We’ve always been a Cash-only business. Katy: I think we need to for the convenience of our customers. It won’t be as big a Nuisance as you think, with this new Cash register. Danny: The instructions say the Merchant has to swipe ... Читать далее...
22. Writing a Love SongIsaac: Can you Keep it down in there? I’m trying to write a song. Brittany: You are? What kind of song? Isaac: It’s None of your business. Brittany: Come on. Tell me. Isaac: It’s for Melanie. Brittany: Oh, it’s a Love song. That’s so romantic. Are you going To serenade her? Isaac: Maybe. Now leave ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы fall from grace[fall from grace] {v. phr.} To go back to a bad way of behaving; dosomething bad again. The boys behaved well during dinner until theyfell from grace by eating their dessert with their fingers instead oftheir forks. The boy fell from grace when he lied....
24. Working ShiftsLisette: You’re the New kid on the block, aren’t you? Danny: Yeah, it’s my first day. Lisette: I’m Lisette. Danny: I’m Danny. Nice to meet you. Lisette: You’re lucky to be starting on the Day shift. When I started working here Umpteen years ago, I had to work the Graveyard shift for two years before ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы make believe[make believe] {v.} To act as if something is true while one knowsit is not; pretend. Let’s make believe we have a million dollars. Danny made believe he didn’t hear his mother calling....
26. Having Skin ProblemsMother: Doctor, this is my son Danny. I brought him in so you could look at his Rash. Doctor: Okay, Danny. Have a seat on the Exam table. How long have you had the rash? Mother: My son has had that rash for about two weeks. It Started out as a Blister, and then it ... Читать далее...
27. Перевод слова graceGrace — грация, изящество; приличие, такт; благосклонность Перевод слова She is nothing but grace — она вся изящество и грация she had the grace to make her visit brief — у нее хватило такта не задерживаться to get into smb.’s graces — снискать чье-л. расположение Her character is Graced by every virtue. Она — воплощение ... Читать далее...
28. Dealing with Time Changes in SchedulingDanny: Don’t bother looking for next year’s meeting Calendar. I’m still working on it. Tessa: What’s taking so long? Danny: This is my first time scheduling all of the major meetings for this company and I’m getting Thrown off by all of the things I have to Keep in mind. For instance, our Bylaws say ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы grace period[grace period] or [period of grace] {n.} The time or extra timeallowed in which to do something. Most insurance companies have agrace period of one month for payments. The teacher gave the classa week’s period of grace to finish workbooks....
30. The Map of the WorldТопик Карта мира подробно расскажет о нашей планете Земля. Большая часть поверхности планеты занята водами Мирового океана. Большие участки суши называются материками или континентами, их всего 6: Евразия, Африка, Северная Америка, Южная Америка, Австралия и Антарктида. Частей света тоже 6: Северная и Южная Америка образуют одну часть света — Америку; материк Евразия состоит из двух ... Читать далее...
31. Sports-Related InjuriesGrace: What happened to you?! Paul: I had a little accident at the game today. Grace: Little accident?! You’re Limping and obviously in pain! Paul: I just Pulled a muscle in my back and Aggravated my Runner’s knee, that’s all. It’s nothing to worry about. Grace: And you’re still recovering from the Sprained ankle, Concussion, ... Читать далее...
32. Getting a Girlfriend/Boyfriend BackGrace: What are you doing? Yuji: I’m working on a plan To get April back. Grace: I think that’s a Lost cause. You guys Broke up three months ago. There’s no way she’ll Take you back. Yuji: Watch me Prove you wrong. When I tell April about all of the ways I’m going to change ... Читать далее...
33. Bell Labs Proves Existence of Dark SuckersFor years it has been believed that electric bulbs emitted light. However, recent information from Bell Labs has proven otherwise. Electric bulbs don’t emit light, they suck dark. Thus they now call these bulbs dark suckers. The dark sucker theory, according to a Bell Labs spokesperson, proves the existence of dark, that dark has mass ... Читать далее...
34. Learning to Read MusicMike: You have a great voice. You should join our Choir. Grace: I don’t know anything about music. I can’t even Read music. Mike: It’s not that hard. I could teach you. Look, this is a Piece we’re working on right now. Grace: What’s that weird thing at the beginning? Mike: That’s the Clef. It ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы day of grace[day of grace] {n. phr.} An extension period after the due date of some contract or bond. The premium is due on the first of each month, but they allow ten days of grace....
36. Значение идиомы at sea[at sea ] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. On an ocean voyage; on a journey by ship. They had first met at sea. 2. Out on the ocean; away from land. By the second day the ship was well out at sea. Charles had visited a ship in dock, but he had never been on ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы in the dark[in the dark] {adj. phr.} 1. In ignorance; without information. John was in the dark about the job he was being sent to. If thegovernment controls the news, it can keep people in the dark on anytopic it chooses. Mary had a letter from Sue yesterday, but shewas left in the dark about Sue’s plans ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы saving grace[saving grace] {n. phr.} A single good attribute; a redeemingquality. Felicity is not very attractive but her intelligence andwit are her saving grace....
39. Моя любимая песня/ My Favourite SongНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык My Favourite Song Моя любимая песня Music is an essential part of my life. I simply can’t imagine how people live without music. Even though I like all types of music, be it classical or pop, my favourite style is alternative rock. The bands that I listen to ... Читать далее...
40. Speak more preciselyTwo young soldiers were exchanging their experiences of the service in the Army. «My sergeants are wonderful», said one soldier. «I wish I could say the same about mine,» said the other. «You could if you could lie as I do.» — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ... Читать далее...