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1. A Star Trek ConventionGuido: Whoa, check you out! That’s a great Costume. Are you going to the Star Trek Convention? Rita: Yeah, it’s in town until Sunday. Have you ever been to one? Guido: Me? No way! Don’t get me wrong. I’m a Fan of the shows. And, No offense, but I thought only Geeks went to the ... Читать далее...
2. Books in Our Life«Books and friends should be few but good,» says an English proverb. «Except a living man there is nothing more wonderful than a book! They teach us and open their hearts to us as brothers,» wrote Charles Kingsley, an English writer of the 19th century. The book is certainly one of the greatest human inventions. ... Читать далее...
3. The Blind DateI Broke up With my boyfriend last month. We had Gone out for a year and I was ready to Settle down. But, I could tell that he still wanted to Play the field before getting married. I don’t think Don ever Cheated on Me, but I finally realized that he wasn’t The Marrying type. ... Читать далее...
4. Commuting by TrainLisa: Can you tell me if this is the right Platform for the Train to Arlington? Omar: Yes, it is. Is this your first time taking the train? Lisa: Is it that Obvious? Omar: No, you just look a little lost. Lisa: I’m starting a new job and I have To commute to work for ... Читать далее...
5. Books in my life (3)There is an English proverb that says, «Books and friends should be few but good». And «Except a living man there is nothing more wonderful than a book!» I totally agree with it. Any book is a wonderful thing! Just imagine – it may seem that it’s just paper pages with a cover and letters ... Читать далее...
6. Good AdviceI Came across some good advice while reading this week. If you’re like me, you spend most of your time thinking about all of the things that are on your «to-do‚» list and you try to figure out how you’re going to do them all. Or, sometimes, I think about things that have already happened. ... Читать далее...
7. Getting a Bad ReputationLance: Did you see Kim at the party last Saturday? Paulina: Yeah, I saw her. Why? Lance: She was wearing a Skimpy dress and all of the men were Leering at her all night. I used to think she was a Nice girl. Isn’t she worried that she’ll get a Reputation? Paulina: A reputation for ... Читать далее...
8. Customizing a Personal WebpageKeiko: 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? ... Читать далее...
9. Quitting SmokingVera: Hi, I thought you might be out here. Geez, it’s really cold! Paul: I know, but I really needed a Smoke break after that long meeting. Can I Bum one off you? I left my Pack of Cigarettes on my desk. Vera: Sure. Here’s my Lighter. What do you think about the new Incentives ... Читать далее...
10. Writing One’s MemoirsOscar: We’re Thrilled that you’ll be Publishing your Memoir with our company. You’ve had such an interesting life. I’m sure you’ll have lots of Titillating stories to tell. Liz: Well, my memoir will certainly have a lot of stories about my career: the people I’ve worked with and the kindness I’ve encountered in this Industry. ... Читать далее...
11. BooksТопик Книги рассказывает, насколько важно чтение книг. Люди читают не только для развлечения, при чтении книг мышление человека задействовано полностью, если мы, например, сопереживаем героям и их жизнь вызывает много чувств и эмоций. Чтение книг полностью захватывает внимание и развивает наш кругозор. Contemporary life is impossible without reading. The influence of literature on people’s mind ... Читать далее...
12. Another world. reading booksВ топике Другой мир — чтение книг, я рассказываю о своем отношении к чтению литературы. Читая разные книги в свободное время, я отвлекаюсь от повседневной рутины и проблем: я попадаю в другой мир. В топике я перечисляю книги и героев художественных произведений, которые нравятся мне больше всего. Хорошая литература развивает воображение, обогащает внутренний мир и ... Читать далее...
13. Get me off this trainOne day a man took the train from Paris to Frankfurt. When he got in he said to the ticket man: «Sir. I really need you to do me a favor, I have to get down this train in Mannheim, but I’m very tired and it is for sure that I will fall asleep. So ... Читать далее...
14. Books in my life — Книги в моей жизниContemporary life is impossible without reading. The influence of literature on people’s mind is great. Regular reading enriches your knowledge of the world and helps to form your entire personality. If a book appeals to you, it arouses lots of feelings and emotions in your heart. If you take to reading, the world of other ... Читать далее...
15. Participating in Internet Discussion GroupsDale: I didn’t know you read that Forum. What’s your Screen name? Jessie: It’s «jessiegirl,» but I don’t Post very often. I like to Lurk and follow the different Threads, but I prefer to Keep a low profile. Dale: Really? I post all the time. I just put my new web address on my Profile, ... Читать далее...
16. Перевод слова hillHill — возвышение, холм Перевод слова Hill country — холмистая местность a chain of hills — цепь холмов the slope of a hill — склон холма The house stood on a Hill. Дом стоял на холме. The child rolled down the Hill. Ребенок скатился с горы. The Hill commands a good view. С холма открывается ... Читать далее...
17. Stranger Than Fiction: Jack the SignalmanDuring the latter part of the 1800s, travelers to Cape Town, South Africa, along the Port Elizabeth Mainline Railroad frequently saw a curious sight as they entered the train station. The signalman operating the levers that set the signals in the control tower was a baboon named Jack. As strange as it may seem, Jack ... Читать далее...
18. Traveling by TrainKaterina: Hey, Joel. Have you ever traveled by train? Joel: Only once, and that was a long time ago when I lived in Orlando. I’m not even sure where the Train station is in this city. Why do you ask? Katerina: I need to go to San Francisco at the end of May for a ... Читать далее...
19. Ending a Business RelationshipJerry: Who’s going To break the news to Tech Experts? Camila: You mean about Pulling the plug on using their services? Jerry: Yeah, the Contract we signed with them last year is almost up, and as we decided last month, we’ll be going with another company. Camila: I think we should Hold off on telling ... Читать далее...
20. How to look busyGenerally, this will not be a concern until you are promoted to an executive position. But once you’ve created the illusion that you serve even the slightest purpose at your place of «business,» there’s no telling how far you’ll go. In the real working world, productivity is all a matter of appearances. Appearance: You are ... Читать далее...
21. Feeling DisillusionedDaniela: 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 ... Читать далее...
22. Reading Comic BooksLee: What are you reading? Stan: It’s a Graphic novel. Lee: Graphic novel? You mean a Comic book? I thought you were too old for that sort of thing. Stan: For your information, this is a graphic novel and it’s a Literary art form. Graphic novels are written for Mature audiences, not kids. Lee: Really? ... Читать далее...
23. New Year’s PartyI walked into the office and saw Rob with his Head down on his desk. I Tapped him on the shoulder. Christy: You look like you had a good New Year’s. Rob: Yeah, too good. I’m trying To catch up on sleep. Christy: Oh yeah? What did you do? Rob: I went to a New ... Читать далее...
24. 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 ... Читать далее...
25. Preferring Different Work StylesHugo: How do you like working with Leo? Is it Working out? Melissa: No, it’s not. Our Work styles completely Clash and we Butt heads at every turn. Hugo: Really? I thought you were Partnered up because you Complemented each other’s Strengths. Melissa: Yeah, but that doesn’t mean we can work well together. I’m Collaborative ... Читать далее...
26. A hungry lion was roaming through the jungleA hungry lion was roaming through the jungle looking for something to eat. He came across two men. One was sitting under a tree and reading a book; the other was typing away on his typewriter. The lion quickly pounced on the man reading the book and devoured him. Even the king of the jungle ... Читать далее...
27. The Road to HeavenA man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead. He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them. After a while, they came to ... Читать далее...
28. Traveling by Light RailJean: Look out! Gordon: Don’t worry. That’s just a Light rail train. The new light rail system shares the road with Street traffic. Jean: Phew! For a second there I thought we were going To collide with it. Gordon: Didn’t you see the Operator seated at the front of the train? She Watches out for ... Читать далее...
29. Describing Speed and PaceChiu: Come on, Slowpoke, Hurry up! We’ll never get to the top of the hill if you don’t Get a move on. Sarah: There’s no way you’re going to get me to move at Breakneck speed. I’ve gone up at least 500 steps already, and my legs are about to fall off. Tell me again ... Читать далее...
30. Перевод слова trainTrain — поезд, состав; воспитывать, учить Перевод слова Fast train — скорый поезд express train — экспресс to train a child — воспитывать ребенка to train as a typist — учиться на машинистку Is this dog Trained? Эта собака дрессирована? I saw the in Train. Я увидел прибывающий поезд. She missed her Train. Она опоздала ... Читать далее...
31. People of Different AgesGloria: I’m surprised at the variety of people on this tour. Andy: Oh, yeah? I hadn’t noticed. Gloria: Well, we’ll be spending the next two weeks with these people so I thought I’d get to know some of them. Andy: That’s nice. Gloria: Did you see that thirty-something couple with a Toddler and an Infant? ... Читать далее...
32. Golf with older manA young man who was also an avid golfer found himself with a few hours to spare one afternoon. He figured if he hurried and played very fast, he could get in nine holes before he had to head home. Just as he was about to tee off an old gentleman shuffled onto the tee ... Читать далее...
33. Parts of a CityTanya: We’ve been here for three days and I’m still getting lost. Darren: Here’s a map. These are the Residential neighborhoods. See? This is where we’re staying. Tanya: I know, I know. But where were we today? The tour bus went down so many Alleys that I Lost my bearings after 10 minutes. I thought ... Читать далее...
34. Having Problems ConcentratingVagner: Aren’t you supposed to be studying for the Driver’s test? Liesl: I’m supposed to be, but I keep getting Distracted. Reading this Manual is Deadly. Vagner: I know, but if you don’t study, you’ll never pass the test. Try To focus. Liesl: I’ve tried To keep my mind on the rules of the road, ... Читать далее...
35. TeamworkJeff: So, does that sound okay with you? Lucy: What? Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t hear what you said. Jeff: You seem Preoccupied today. What’s up? Lucy: Oh, it’s this guy I know from this class I’m taking. His name is Richard. I think I’ve mentioned him before. Jeff: Yeah, sure, the guy you’re working ... Читать далее...
36. An advantage of being with an older womanIf you act immature enough and hang around long enough, an older woman will just mistake you for another one of her children and let you live at her house rent-free. Older women can afford to support you....
37. The wife of an older man is distraughtThe wife of an older man is distraught because her husband’s um… little sailor can’t salute anymore. She goes to her local doctor and explains the situation and the doctor just feels plain bad for her. The doc thinks for a little bit, turns to the woman and says, «listen, I don’t do this for ... Читать далее...
38. One day an older fella was in for a checkupOne day an older fella was in for a checkup. After his examination, his doctor was amazed. «Holy cow! Mr. Edwards, I must say that you are in the greatest shape of any 64 year old I have ever examined!» «Did I say I was 64?» «Well, no, did I read your chart wrong?» «Damn ... Читать далее...
39. Using a GuidebookNicki: 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. ... Читать далее...
40. Reviewing Job ApplicationsMissy: Okay, let’s sort this Stack of applications into three Piles: good Candidates, those Worth a second look, and definite “no’s.” Jonathan: Well, that didn’t take long. With this poor economy, I thought we’d get An embarrassment of riches, but these applications are pretty Pathetic. I only see two of these people as employee Material. ... Читать далее...