Holiday Party Festivity Levels

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1. Rating Christmas parties If you threw a party, the worst thing you could have done was throw the kind of party where your guests, the next day, call you up to say they had a nice time. Now you’ll be expected to throw another great party next year. What you should have done was throw the kind of […]...
2. Holiday Decorating Now that the holidays are here, it’s time To decorate the house. Every year, we always Go all out. We buy a Christmas tree and the kids decorate it with Ornaments that we’ve bought and made over the years, and with silver and gold Tinsel. We also hang a Wreath on our front door and […]...
3. Excess holiday cheer 1. You strike a match and light your nose. 2. You take off your shoes and wade in the potato salad. 3. You hear a duck quacking and it’s you. 4. You tell your best joke to the rubber plant. 5. You refill your glass from the fish bowl. 6. You hear someone say, “Call […]...
4. Значение идиомы wildcat strike [wildcat strike] {n.}, {informal} A strike not ordered by a laborunion; a strike spontaneously arranged by a group of workers. Thegarbage collectors have gone on a wildcat strike, but the union isgoing to stop it....
5. You might be a redneck if 02 You might be a redneck if… Your Christmas tree is still up in February. You’ve ever been arrested for loitering. You think that potted meat on a saltine is an hors d’ouvre. There is a stuffed possum anywhere in your house. You hammer bottle caps into the frame of your front door to make it […]...
6. Значение идиомы strike up [strike up] {v.} 1a. To start to sing or play. We were sittingaround the camp fire. Someone struck up a song, and we all joined in. The President took his place on the platform, and the band struckup the national anthem. 1b. To give a signal to start playing. When the team ran on the […]...
7. At a dinner party, one of the guests At a dinner party, one of the guests, an obnoxiously loud young man, tried to make clever remarks about everyone and everything. When he was served a piece of meat, he picked it up with his fork, held it up and smirked: ‘Is this pig?’ Another guest, sitting opposite, asked quietly: ‘Which end of the […]...
8. Перевод слова piano Piano – фортепьяно, пианино Перевод слова Piano pedal – педаль фортепиано piano player – пианист piano quartet – фортепьянный квартет He sang and she accompanied him on the Piano. Он пел, а она аккомпанировала ему на фортепьяно. The Piano is out of tune. Пианино расстроено. My kid sister plays Piano. Моя маленькая сестренка играет на […]...
9. My Favourite Holiday (2) В топике Мой любимый праздник (2) – я рассказываю о праздниках и о своей семье, которая живет, придерживаясь многих традиций. Если в каждой стране есть праздники, которыми гордится вся нация, то и каждая семья – это маленькая страна со своими традициями. Самый любимый праздник в нашей семье – Рождество, которое мы празднуем 25 декабря, а […]...
10. My best holiday was Bodrum holiday В топике Мой лучший отдых был в Бодруме – я рассказываю о том, какое впечатление на меня произвел турецкий город Бодрум и отдых на море с моей девушкой. Все было очень интересно: мы увидели много красивых и древних зданий, улиц, статуй, музеев, хорошо отдохнули на пляже и побывали на концерте. Я не первый раз отдыхал […]...
11. A package holiday or an own holiday plans? (opinion composition) В топике Какой отдых лучше: через турагентство или самостоятельное путешествие? сравниваются 2 варианта организации отдыха. Если вам нравится “прийти на все готовенькое”, то выбирайте турагентство. Тому, кто не любит зависеть от всякого рода “расписаний”, лучше выбрать самостоятельное путешествие. It is a well-known fact that many people use travel agency service, while others prefer to make […]...
12. Перевод слова sing Sing – петь Перевод слова To sing in a choir – петь в хоре to sing a ditty – петь песенку to sing an encore – петь на бис I heard the birds Sing. Я слышал, как поют птицы. Sing up, boys, I can’t hear you! Пойте громче, мальчики, я вас не слышу! He made […]...
13. Using nails on a house These two newfies are building a house. One of them is putting on the siding. He picks up a nail, hammers it in. Picks up another nail, throws it away. Picks up a nail, hammers it in. Picks up another, throws it away. This goes on for a while, and finally his friend comes over […]...
14. Значение идиомы life of the party [life of the party] {n. phr.} A person who makes things enjoyableor interesting for a group of people. Bill is the life of the partyat school. He is always making us laugh....
15. Значение идиомы party line [party line] {n. phr.} Ideas, policies, and goals set forth by theleadership of a group or organization. Dan seldom has an originalidea but he keeps faithfully repeating his company’s party line....
16. Planning a Children’s Party Sara: Come on! We need to buy all of the things we need for Gabriel’s party before the store closes. Paul: Are you sure we need a party? Maybe we can just have a Cake and some Party hats. Sara: Are you kidding?! We are going To pull out all the stops. We’ll have Streamers, […]...
17. What Will Be There in My New Flat В топике Что будет в моей новой квартире – я делюсь своими планами о будущей жизни в моей собственной квартире. Я хочу 3-х комнатную квартиру, просторную и удобную, с множеством красивых и удобных вещей. Я мечтаю о гостиной, где я буду принимать своих друзей, у меня будет свой собственный кабинет с библиотекой, и еще я […]...
18. My Favourite Holiday В топике Мой любимый праздник – я расскажу о праздниках в нашей стране и о Новом годе – моем самом любимом празднике. Среди многих праздников (1 Мая, 8 Марта, День Независимости России, День Конституции России и многих других), больше всего я люблю Новый год, отмечаемый 31 декабря. Для меня этот праздник – долгожданный день чудес, […]...
19. Значение идиомы sing one’s praises [sing one’s praises] {v. phr.} To extol or praise continuously. The audience left the concert with everyone singing the praises ofthe young piano virtuoso....
20. Перевод слова strike Strike – ударять, ударять, бить Перевод слова Strike weapon – наступательное оружие to strike a blow – нанести удар to strike a mine – наскочить на мину He Struck me on the chin. Он ударил меня в подбородок. He Struck me by his knowledge. Он поразил меня своими знаниями. Strike the nail home. Забей гвоздь […]...
21. Перевод слова gather Gather – собираться, собирать, скопляться Перевод слова To gather a crowd – собрать толпу clouds gathered – тучи сгущались to gather a train – комплектовать поездной состав Give me just a minute to Gather my things and then we can leave. Дай мне минуту, чтобы собрать свои вещи, и потом мы сможем идти. He saw […]...
22. Перевод слова tree Tree – дерево Перевод слова To decorate a Christmas tree – наряжать елку to dig up a tree – выкопать дерево to fit a tree – подрубать дерево The car struck the Tree. Автомобиль врезался в дерево. Monkeys live in Trees. Обезьяны живут на деревьях. The Tree was about to fall. Дерево чуть не упало....
23. “Мой любимый праздник” (My favourite holiday) Holidays make our life brighter and more interesting. They have different meanings and their own history. During our holidays we can have some fun and just relax. Since my childhood one of my favourite holidays has been New Year’s Day. New Year’s Day is the best time for me to spend with my family in […]...
24. Christmas tree better Reasons Why a Christmas Tree Is Better Than a Woman” A Christmas tree doesn’t care how many other Christmas trees you have had in the past. A Christmas tree doesn’t care if you have an artificial one in the closet. When you are done with a Christmas tree you can throw it on the curb […]...
25. A preacher was completing a temperance sermon A preacher was completing a temperance sermon: with great expression he said, “If I had all the beer in the world, I’d take it and throw it into the river.” With even greater emphasis he said, “And if I had all the wine in the world, I’d take it and throw it into the river.” […]...
26. Перевод слова level Level – уровень; ровный, плоский Перевод слова Sea level – уровень моря a high level of excellence – высокий уровень мастерства to rise to higher levels – подниматься на более высокую ступень level surface – ровная поверхность He forced his voice to remain Level. Он заставил себя говорить спокойным тоном. An increased Level of performance […]...
27. Значение идиомы pass around [pass around] {v. phr.} To circulate from one to another;distribute something among a group of people. Why doesn’t he passaround the appetizers to the guests?...
28. A priest is walking down the street one day when A priest is walking down the street one day when he notices a very small boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. However, the boy is very small and the doorbell is too high for him to reach. After watching the boys efforts for some time, the priest moves closer […]...
29. The minister of a small congregation was about to start his sermon The minister of a small congregation was about to start his sermon when he noticed a young woman in the front row, wearing a tight dress with her boobs almost hanging out. He couldn’t concentrate on his message to the flock, so he dismissed the service and asked to speak to the woman after everyone […]...
30. Singing Christmas Carols Andrea: What are you doing? Stephanie: I’m coming up with a list of Christmas carols to sing when we go Caroling. Andrea: Can I come? Stephanie: Uh, I don’t think… Andrea: What? You don’t think I can Sing in tune? Stephanie: No, it’s not that… Andrea: You think I’m going to forget the Lyrics? Stephanie: […]...
31. Paddy Murphy had just returned to Ireland from a holiday Paddy Murphy had just returned to Ireland from a holiday in Australia. His mate asked him what it was like. “Australia’s a great place!” Paddy replied. “First they take you home and fill you so full of piss you can’t stand up. Then, to top it off, they let you fuck their women whenever you […]...
32. Новый год – мой любимый праздник/ New Year Is My Favourite Holiday На английском языке Перевод на русский язык New Year Is My Favourite Holiday Новый год – мой любимый праздник They say everything you wish for at the New Year Eve will certainly come true. Some people even write their wishes on tiny pieces of paper and drink them with champagne. Sounds weird, but that’s one […]...
33. Значение идиомы level off [level off] or [level out] {v.} 1. To make flat or level. Thesteamroller leveled out the gravel roadbed and then the concrete waspoured. 2. To move on an even level. The airplane leveled out at2,000 feet. After going up for six months, the cost of livingleveled off in September....
34. Planning a Gourmet Meal Hung: I can’t believe that the famous Food critic, Julia Schilds, will be eating in my restaurant tomorrow night. I need to prepare a Gourmet menu that’s going to be Mind-blowing. Padma: She wouldn’t be coming here if she didn’t already know that your Cuisine is considered some of the best food in the city. […]...
35. Wise cooking advice This weekend, I discovered a cooking tip I haven’t seen listed in any cookbooks. While you are preparing the food, and after the guests have arrived, you contrive to fill the house up with smoke, preferably enough to get at least two smoke detectors going. Then you go rushing about the house, opening all the […]...
36. It’s Christmas time and Paddy and Shaun decided to go look It’s Christmas time and Paddy and Shaun decided to go look for a Christmas Tree. They gathered their axe, a sled, and a broom to brush the trees off so they can get a good look at them. When they finally reach a fine stand of trees, Shaun brushes off the first tree, and stands […]...
37. I wrote it! There was this guy walking down the road when he noticed a night club ahead. He went in, went up to the bar and asked for a drink. The bar owner, who was tending bar, said, “I’ve never seen you in her before.” The guy says, “Yes, I’m not from around here. I’m just passing […]...
38. Значение идиомы up a tree [up a tree] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Hunted or chased into a tree;treed. The dog drove the coon up a tree so the hunter could shoothim. 2. {informal} in trouble; having problems; in a difficulty thatit is hard to escape or think of a way out of. John’s father hashim up a tree in […]...
39. Перевод слова begin Begin – начинать Перевод слова To begin again – начать снова it is beginning to rain – начинается дождь to begin work – приступить к работе We are ready to Begin. Мы готовы начать. We Begin on October 6th. Мы начинаем 6-го октября. I Began teaching in 1984. Я начал преподавать в 1984 году....
40. Значение идиомы all at once [all at once] {adv. phr.} 1. At the same time; together. The teacher told the children to talk one at a time; if they all talked at one time, she could not understand them. Bill can play the piano, sing, and lead his orchestra all at once. 2. or [all of a sudden] Without warning; […]...