Giving Awards and Congratulations

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1. Award Show SeasonIt’s That time of year again. It’s Award show season. No, I’m not talking about the Nobel Prizes. I’m talking about the entertainment awards. This is the time of year when the TV shows and movies are Nominated as the best of the year. Celebrities get together at an award Ceremony and the winners are ... Читать далее...
2. Defying OrdersCarol: Hey, where are you going? Miguel: We can’t sit here doing nothing. Carol: We have Orders to stay here and To keep watch. You know as well as I do what the Consequences are of Defying orders. Miguel: I don’t care what kind of Punishment I get. I can’t Sit still and let things ... Читать далее...
3. Getting in to See a Busy DoctorMonique: Ugh! Jurgen: What’s the matter? Monique: My GP referred me to a Specialist for my back problems, but she doesn’t have any Openings for eight weeks! I’m Waitlisted in case there’s a Cancellation, but if there isn’t one, I’ll have To endure this pain for at least another eight weeks. Jurgen: Can’t you just ... Читать далее...
4. A guy driving a Yugo pulls up at a stoplight next to a Rolls-RoyceA guy driving a Yugo pulls up at a stoplight next to a Rolls-Royce. The driver of the Yugo rolls down his window and shouts to the driver of the Rolls, «Hey, buddy, that’s a nice car. You got a phone in your Rolls? I’ve got one in my Yugo!» The driver of Rolls looks ... Читать далее...
5. Stupid people awards 02The 2000 Darwin awards! (15 July 1999, Alabama) A 25-year-old soldier died of injuries sustained from a 3-story fall, precipitated by his attempt to spit farther than his buddy. His plan was to hurl himself towards a metal guardrail while expectorating, in order to add momentum to his saliva. In a tragic miscalculation, his momentum ... Читать далее...
6. Rolls Royce vs. YugoA guy driving a Yugo pulled up to a stoplight next to a Rolls-Royce. He rolled down his window and shouted to the driver of the Rolls. «Hey, buddy, that’s a nice car. You got a phone in your Rolls? I’ve got a phone in my Yugo!» The driver of the Rolls looked over and ... Читать далее...
7. Stupid people awardsIt is once again time to vote for-the Darwin Award nominees for 1997. As you may already know, the Darwin Awards are for those nominees who will not be contributing to the gene pool (thankfully). The 1997 nominees are: NOMINEE No.1: [San Jose Mervcury News] An unidentified man, using a shotgun like a club to ... Читать далее...
8. Мини-диалоги «Поздравления» (Congratulations)1. Happy Birthday! — Hi, Alice! Happy birthday, honey! — Oh, thank you, Martha! You’re always the first one to call me on my birthday! It’s so nice you remember this day. — And on this special day I’m wishing you everything your heart desires. May all your dreams come true and hope the sun ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова awardAward — присуждать, назначать (награду) Перевод слова To award a bursary — предоставить стипендию to give award — присуждать награду to award punishment — налагать взыскание She accepted the Award with modesty. Она скромно приняла награду. He won the best actor Award. Он выиграл приз за лучшую мужскую роль. He was Awarded a patent for ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы jump the gun[jump the gun] also [beat the gun] {v. phr.} 1. To start before thestarter’s gun in a race. The runners were called back because oneof them jumped the gun. 2. {informal} To start before you should;start before anyone else. The new students were not supposed tocome before noon, but one boy jumped the gun and ... Читать далее...
11. Stupid people awards 01The Darwin Awards The long awaited 1999 Darwin «Natural Selection» Awards have been released! These awards are given each year to bestow upon (the remains of) that individual, who through single-minded self-sacrifice, has done the most to remove undesirable elements from the human gene pool. Ladies And Gentlemen… (drum roll… and envelope please)… We proudly ... Читать далее...
12. Having Cash Flow ProblemsKylie: I’ve just Crunched the numbers and we’re not going to be able To meet payroll next month because of Cash flow problems. Miguel: That can’t be. The cash flow Projections from last month showed that we’d be fine. Kylie: We didn’t Anticipate a Shortfall in Income this month and didn’t Set aside enough cash ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод слова ceremonyCeremony — церемония, торжество Перевод слова Without ceremony — запросто, без церемоний wedding ceremony — обряд бракосочетания formal ceremony — официальная церемония The Ceremony is about to begin. Церемония вот-вот начнется. He disposed of it without Ceremony. Он распоряжался без церемоний. The Ceremony was of short duration. Церемония была короткой. Интересные факты Свадьба (Ceremony) — ... Читать далее...
14. Giving Birth to TwinsJerome: Congratulations! I just heard that you’re Pregnant with Twins. Paula: Thanks. We’re very excited, although I’m a little worried about a Multiple birth. Jerome: I Come from a long line of multiple births. My father is an Identical twin and he had cousins who are Fraternal twins. Paula: I see what you mean. Jerome: ... Читать далее...
15. Flashback: Eminem and Elton John Join Forces at the 2001 GrammysWhen the 2001 Grammys took place, controversy was swirling around Eminem. His third LP, The Marshall Mathers LP, was one of the biggest hits of the previous year and was up for a slate of awards, but many critics saw his lyrics as homophobic, violent and misogynistic. Protesters stood outside of the Staples Center on ... Читать далее...
16. Educational system in Russia — Система образования в РоссииRussian education system was originally inherited from the Soviet Union without any significant changes. In the Soviet Union, education of all levels was free for anybody who could pass entrance exams; students were provided with small scholarships and free housing. It has produced nearly 100 % literacy. In the Soviet Union institutions were funded entirely ... Читать далее...
17. Students suspended for riding horses to schoolPranks become more common as the school year wraps up for many students. This 2015 story is going viral after being posted on Reddit this week. Two high school seniors were suspended after they rode horses to school as part of «No Vehicle to School Day.» The decision to not use vehicles to get to ... Читать далее...
18. Mega moron awardsMEGA MORON AWARDS Tennessee: A man successfully broke into a bank after hours and stole the bank’s video camera, while the camera was remotely recording. (That is, the videotape recorder was located elsewhere in the bank, so he didn’t get the videotape of himself stealing the camera). Louisiana: A man walked into a Circle-K, put ... Читать далее...
19. Asking for and Giving InstructionsThe supervisor at my work asked me the other day to Help out one of the new employees. She needs some basic Orientation on how to Login to our network. So I made an appointment with her to come to my Cubicle for a little training session. Jeff: Hi, Lucy, how are you Settling in? ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод слова outstandingOutstanding — выдающийся, знаменитый; неуплаченный, просроченный Перевод слова An outstanding writer — знаменитый писатель outstanding intelligence — выдающийся ум outstanding debt — непогашенная задолженность outstanding account — неоплаченный счет On the whole, the book is Outstanding. В целом книга выдающаяся. There are some problems still Outstanding. Некоторые проблемы все еще ждут своего решения. She had ... Читать далее...
21. Corporate Gift-GivingMichelle: Why did I get Stuck with buying Corporate gifts for our clients this year? Just because I’m a woman doesn’t mean I’m good at buying gifts. Rafiq: It’s not because you’re a woman. It’s because you’re the most Junior employee of the company. I had the job three years ago when I started working ... Читать далее...
22. Giving Bribes to Children for Good BehaviorCamille: No, you can’t have a new bike if you get an “A” on the test. You should study because you want to do well in school. We’ll talk about it when I get home tonight. Kids! Aaron: What’s the matter? Camille: My kids won’t do anything without an Incentive. I know it’s my own ... Читать далее...
23. Giving Someone Your RecommendationJimmy: My cousin Sal said that he Put in an application for a job here. Suzanne: Yeah, that’s right. Jimmy: Well? Suzanne: Well, what? Jimmy: Are you going To hire him? Suzanne: I’m not sure. He doesn’t have any experience and he didn’t provide any References. Jimmy: I can Vouch for him. Sal is Solid. ... Читать далее...
24. When the formal private briefing of the attractive new teacherWhen the formal private briefing of the attractive new teacher by the vice-principal was finished, the vice-principal took a few puffs on his pipe and said, «I have an informal piece of advice for you, Miss Bell. There’s only one way you can get along in this school without submitting to the sexual advances of ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод слова principalPrincipal — начальник; главный, основной Перевод слова Principal activity — основная деятельность principal officer — ведущий сотрудник the principal of a firm — глава фирмы Vegetables are the Principal ingredients in this soup. Овощи являются основными ингредиентами в этом супе. He was the Principal contact man and fixer. Он был главным посредником и координатором. The ... Читать далее...
26. A guy was driving down the road in his YugoA guy was driving down the road in his Yugo during a thunder storm, when his windshield wiper broke. He drives until he comes to an auto body shop. He goes into the shop, walks up to the counter and says, «Excuse me, but could you give me a windshield wiper for my Yugo?» The ... Читать далее...
27. Giving ComplimentsA friend from work, Nia, Asked a few of us over to her apartment to watch the game this Sunday and I was really nervous. I’ve always liked Nia and I was hoping we could Be more than friends. My brother, Charlie, said that if I really liked her, I should be sure to give ... Читать далее...
28. Being Modest and BoastfulHans: Well, I think the choice is clear. I think we should hire Clark. Freddie: To me, the choice is clear, too, but I think that choice is Paul. Both Paul and Clark are qualified for the job, but Clark is a Blowhard. He was too Full of himself. Hans: Clark may Come off as ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы mind one’s p’s and q’s[mind one’s p’s and q’s] {v. phr.} To be very careful what you door say; not make mistakes. When the principal of the school visitedthe class the students all minded their p’s and q’s. If you wishto succeed you must mind your p’s and q’s. Syn.: WATCH ONE’SSTEP....
30. American and British schools — Американские и Британские школыIn America, all children from six to sixteen go to school. They spend six years in «elementary» school, and four or six years in «secondary» or «high» school. School education is free. At the end of every school year, the children take a test. If a child does well, he goes into next class («grade»). ... Читать далее...
31. Перевод слова congratulationCongratulation — поздравление Перевод слова A letter of congratulation — поздравительное письмо congratulations! — поздравляю!, поздравляем! self congratulation — восторги по поводу своих поступков I sent her a letter of Congratulations. Я послал ей письмо с поздравлениями. My warmest Congratulations on your promotion! От души поздравляю вас с повышением! I sent them my sincere Congratulations ... Читать далее...
32. A Graduation CeremonyRafael: They’re playing Pomp and Circumstance and the Graduates are Filing in. Do you see your daughter? I don’t see my son. April: No, we’re too far from the field and everybody is wearing a Cap and gown. It’s hard to see who’s who. Rafael: Oh, there’s the Dean and I think that’s the Commencement ... Читать далее...
33. Managing a ClassroomAfter three months of summer vacation, I was looking forward to the start of a new school year. … Okay, everybody, Settle down. Take your Seats and get out your Textbook. Charlie, Eyes on your own book. And Kathy, do you have something To share with the rest of the class? No? Then put that ... Читать далее...
34. ‘If We Left, They Wouldn’t Have Nobody’Maurice Rowland (left) and Miguel Alvarez were working at an assisted living home last fall. When it shut down, Maurice -€- the cook -” and Miguel — the janitor -” stayed to take care of the residents left behind. When an assisted living home in California shut down last fall, many of its residents were ... Читать далее...
35. Education in the USA (2)Education in the United States of America is compulsory for children from the age of 6 till 16 (or 18). It involves 12 years of schooling. A school year starts at the end of August or at the beginning of September and ends in late June or early July. The whole school year is divided ... Читать далее...
36. Рука помощи/ Giving A Helping HandНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Giving A Helping Hand Рука помощи Helping other people you help yourself. That’s what my grandma used to say when I was little. I remember her wise words and try to help people whenever I can. In fact, when we help people, we feel much better and proud ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы hand[hand] See: AT HAND, BIRD IN THE HAND IS WORTH TWO IN THE BUSH, BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS ONE, CLEAN HANDS, DIRTY ONE’S HANDS, EAT OUTOF ONE’S HAND, FORCE ONE’S HAND, FREE HAND, FROM HAND TO HAND, GLADHAND, HAM-HANDED, HANG HEAVY or HANG HEAVY ON ONE’S HANDS, HAT INHAND, HAVE A HAND IN, HAVE ... Читать далее...
38. Giving Cats PillsINSTRUCTIONS FOR GIVING YOUR CAT A PILL 1. Pick cat up and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat’s mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill ... Читать далее...
39. Education in KazakhstanThe educational system in Kazakhstan is conducted in two languages — Kazakh and Russian and consists of several levels of state and private educational establishments: infant schools, elementary (or primary) schools, comprehensive schools, colleges and academies. The constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan fixes the right of citizens of the republic on free-of-charge secondary education ... Читать далее...
40. Перевод слова achievementAchievement — достижение, успех Перевод слова The achievements of science — достижения науки scholastic achievement — успехи в учебе achievement game — игра на выигрыш goal achievement — достижение цели The bridge was an epic Achievement. Этот мост был грандиозным достижением. We try to celebrate the Achievements of our students. Мы стараемся отмечать достижения наших ... Читать далее...