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1. Getting a School Class ScheduleCarlos: Did you get your Class schedule? Marianne: Yeah. You? Carlos: Yeah. Let’s see if we have any classes together. I have PE with Mr. Lopez and Social studies with Ms. Walters. How about you? Marianne: I have PE with Ms. Schwartz and social studies with Ms. Eng. Who do you have for Geography? I’m ... Читать далее...
2. Getting Shocking NewsKarla: You look like you’ve had a Shock. Chris: Yeah, that phone call Threw me for a loop. My ex-girlfriend is Pregnant and she wants me to take a Paternity test. Karla: Wow, that’s quite a Bombshell. Are you going to do it? Chris: Of course. If the baby is Biologically mine, I want to ... Читать далее...
3. Fresh out of business school, the young man answered a want adFresh out of business school, the young man answered a want ad for an accountant. Now he was being interviewed by a very nervous man who ran a small business that he had started himself. «I need someone with an accounting degree,» the man said. «But mainly, I’m looking for someone to do my worrying ... Читать далее...
4. Asking About JobsI was at the store The other day. I saw a former co-worker, Michael, across the room. He used to work at my company until he quit a few months ago to start a new job as a Public relations officer at Missouri University. It’s a job he’s been Working toward For years. He wasn’t ... Читать далее...
5. Types of Students in SchoolCheech: Is this your old Yearbook? Boo: Yeah, I found it while cleaning out my closet. Cheech: Look at your picture! You look like you were an Honor roll student. Boo: Don’t be fooled. I was just an average student, not the Valedictorian, but not a Dropout either. Cheech: Who is that? She’s very pretty. ... Читать далее...
6. Negotiating a Business DealGia: Why are the Negotiations on this Deal taking so long? I thought we would be Putting the finishing touches on it by now. Logan: The other side is Holding out for more Concessions. I don’t know what they’re thinking. They made some pretty big Demands at the start and I think we’ve Given in ... Читать далее...
7. Paying an Unexpected VisitLorraine: Hi, this is a surprise. To what do I owe this pleasure? Terrance: Can’t I just Drop in on my little sister Unannounced to see how she is? I was just in this Neck of the woods and thought I would Pay you a visit. Lorraine: Sure you were. Of course, I’m glad to ... Читать далее...
8. Competing in BusinessYoko: We used to be The only game in town. Now we have three Competitors and they are Luring away our customers. Cedric: I know. We need to do something before we Go under. What about Price matching? Yoko: Our prices are already Competitive. If we want to focus on price, we’ll need To undercut ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы school of hard knocks[school of hard knocks] {n. phr.} Life outside of school orcollege; life out in the world; the ordinary experience of learningfrom work and troubles. He never went to high school; he waseducated in the school of hard knocks....
10. Dropping Out of CollegeAaron: Mom, I have something to tell you and you’re not going to like it. Margo: What is it? Aaron: I’m Dropping out of college. I want to get out into The real world and get a job. I’m wasting time in school. Margo: You’ll get a better job if you stay in school and ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод слова schoolSchool — школа, учебное заведение Перевод слова Business school — школа бизнеса school bus — школьный автобус experimental school — экспериментальная школа The School is close by. Школа расположена рядом. Down with School! К черту школу! School begins at 8.30. Занятия в школе начинаются в 8.30....
12. School FundraisersValerie: What’s this? A. J.: It’s a note from Rachel’s school. It’s about the next Fundraiser. Valerie: Oh no, not another one. What is it this time – a Raffle, Car wash, or Spaghetti dinner? A. J.: It’s none of those things. It’s a combination Bake sale and Craft sale. Parents are supposed To donate ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод слова leagueLeague — лига, союз, группа Перевод слова To be not in the same league — не идти ни в какое сравнение top of the league — самый лучший в своем классе (в своей профессии, деятельности и т. п.) the League of Nations — Лига Наций He leads the League in rebounds. Он лидер лиги по ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы Ivy League[Ivy League] {n.} A small group of the older and more famouseastern U. S. colleges and universities. Several Ivy League teamsplay each other regularly each year. Harvard, Yale, and Princetonwere the original Ivy League....
15. 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...
16. Being Pestered on the PhoneGisele: Our phone has been Ringing off the hook all weekend. What’s the deal? Nobu: I think it’s Jeanine. Gisele: Jeanine…Jeanine…Is that the woman you’ve been Going out with? Nobu: Yeah, it’s her. I tried To let her down easy, but she’s not Taking the hint. Gisele: I see. That’s why you’ve been Screening calls. ... Читать далее...
17. Starting a New School YearMom: It’s your first day at a new school. I’m worried about you. Paul: Mom, I’ll be fine. Mom: Do you have all of your books and Supplies in your Backpack? Oh and I’ve Packed you a lunch already. Paul: You didn’t have to do that, Mom. I was going to buy lunch at school. ... Читать далее...
18. 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...
19. Strict schoolIt was the first day of school, and the elementary school teacher was establishing the fact that she’d take no nonsense from the kiddies this year. While taking the roll, she was told by one boy «My name is Johnny Fuckhauer». So she said «There’ll be none of that kind of thing this year, Johnny; ... Читать далее...
20. 4chan wants Taylor Swift to perform at a school for the deafFor the second time in the last two weeks, users of the 4chan imageboard have gamed a public online vote for the lulz. Only this time, their online vote hijacking of the 2012 Taylor Swift on Campus Live Promotion may turn out to be a very good thing. As part of its back to school ... Читать далее...
21. High School ReunionWhen I got home from work, I opened my mail. The letter Turned out to be a bombshell. I Held in my hand an invitation to my 10-year High school reunion. It was a shock because I couldn’t believe it had been 10 years. The first thing I did was to call my Oldest and ... Читать далее...
22. Galsworthy John — Джон ГолсуорсиPopular American writer John Galsworthy was born in 1853. He attended a prestigeous school because his father wanted John to be a lawyer. Thus, John entered the Oxford University. But some time later be told his father about his wish to become a writer. His literally career began at the age of seventeen when he ... Читать далее...
23. Tell Me About YourselfWell, I was Born and raised in Minnesota, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to be exact. I won’t say how long ago that was, but let’s just say I’m no Spring chicken. I grew up there with my rather large family of 8 brothers and 2 sisters. (I was the baby of the family, but I ... Читать далее...
24. A school teacher injured his back and had to wearA school teacher injured his back and had to wear a plaster cast around the upper part of his body. It fit under his shirt and was not noticeable at all. On the first day of the term, still with the cast under his shirt, he found himself assigned to the toughest students in school. ... Читать далее...
25. Paying for CollegeChris: Which colleges are you applying to? Marcella: None. I can’t afford to go to college. Even if I lived at home, Tuition, fees, and books are just too expensive. Chris: You could apply for Financial aid. Marcella: I don’t want to get a bunch of Loans and be In debt for the next 10 ... Читать далее...
26. MD Qs and AsWhat does a graduate student with a science degree ask? «Why does it work?» What does a graduate student with an engineering degree ask? «How does it work?» What does a graduate student with an accounting degree ask? «How much will it cost?» What does a graduate student with a liberal arts degree ask? «Do ... Читать далее...
27. Taking CreditJeff: You’re not going to believe what happened? Lucy: Oh, is the big meeting over? What happened? Jeff: Dan tried To take credit for Our idea for the new Campaign. Lucy: You’re kidding me! I thought he might try To pull something Like this, but I didn’t think he’d Have the nerve To do that. ... Читать далее...
28. Business one-liners 02A committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours. — Milton Berle A committee is twelve men doing the work of one. A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking. A consensus means that everyone agrees to say collectively what no one believes individually. — Abba Eban A conservative is ... Читать далее...
29. Staying Home from SchoolCarin: We’re going to be late for school. Hurry up! Hwan: I’m not going to school today. I’m sick. Carin: You’re not sick. You’re Playing hooky. You’re not going To put one over on Mom. She’ll know you’re Faking. Get up! Let’s go! Hwan: No, she won’t, and why are you Giving me such a ... Читать далее...
30. School of My DreamMy name is Daria Kuznetsova. I’m a 7th form pupil. I’d like to tell you a few words about a school of my dream. The school where I study is also quite good but I think several things could be changed there. First of all, my dream school should be modern and well-equipped with large ... Читать далее...
31. A boy comes home from school and tells his motherA boy comes home from school and tells his mother that he got a part in the school play. «What part?» the mother asked. «I play a Jewish husband,» the boy replied. «Go back to school and tell your teacher that you want a speaking role!»...
32. High School JobsI got my first Part-time job when I was 15 working at a Car wash in the Summertime. A friend of mine, Rob, worked there and got me the job. I think it paid $2.90 an hour, which I considered a Fortune. There were no Allowances in my family, so most of my brothers and ... Читать далее...
33. Перевод слова degreeDegree — степень, уровень, градус Перевод слова Degree of complexity — степень сложности in some degree — в некоторой степени academic degree — научная степень The Degree of risk is minimal. Степень риска минимальна. Preheat the oven to 425 Degrees. Предварительно разогрейте духовку до 425 градусов. Applicants must have a Degree in Engineering. Кандидаты должны ... Читать далее...
34. Business Emails and AbbreviationsDear Sam, I am writing to follow up on our phone conversation Re: the upcoming meeting. We’ve made good Headway in our planning, having Settled many of the arrangements, e. g., the date, time, and Venue. However, we still need to decide on the Agenda, i. e., who will speak, in what order, and for ... Читать далее...
35. Hiring Business ConsultantsErica: So your suggestion is to hire outside Consultants to handle the extra work associated with the Expansion. Stefan: I think there are a lot of benefits: we get someone with the right Expertise quickly, we can use him or her As needed, and we can save on employment taxes and Benefits. What’s not to ... Читать далее...
36. Перевод слова careerCareer — карьера, успех Перевод слова Successful career — удачная карьера turbulent career — стремительный взлет academic career — научная карьера His Career stalled. Его карьера заглохла. He chose banking as a Career. Он решил строить карьеру в банковской сфере. His Career went into overdrive. Его карьера резко пошла в гору....
37. At school Little Johnny was told by a classmateAt school Little Johnny was told by a classmate that most adults are hiding at least one dark secret, and that this makes it very easy to blackmail them by saying, «I know the whole truth.» Little Johnny decides to go home and try it out. He goes home, and as he is greeted by ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы to a degree[to a degree] {adv. phr.} 1. {Chiefly British} Very; to a largeextent. In some things I am ignorant to a degree. 2. Somewhat;slightly; in a small way; rather. His anger was, to a degree, aconfession of defeat. To a degree, Mary was to blame for Bob’sfailing mathematics, because he spent much time with her when ... Читать далее...
39. Going Out of BusinessJulianne: I’m really glad to be back in Macville. What happened to the market that used to be here? Helio: Oh, it Went belly up. It Struggled for many years. The owners tried To downsize and reduced the space they were renting, but they had To throw in the towel when they got into Debt. ... Читать далее...
40. Getting Around Without a CarCaitland: How are you planning on getting to school and to your job without a car? Bruno: I’ve Got it covered. I have my Skateboard. Caitland: Your skateboard won’t be any use on those Dirt roads. Bruno: No big thing. I’ll just take my Bike. Caitland: Your bike was stolen, along with your Rollerblades, remember? ... Читать далее...