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1. Home Shopping Victor: Turn off the TV and put down that phone. I know what you’re about to do. Julia: I wasn’t going to do anything. Victor: You’re watching the Home shopping channel and you have the phone in your hand, which means you’re about to call them and order something. Admit it. Julia: I just wanted […]...
2. Working from a Home Office Adrina: So this is your new home office. It’s nice. Victor: It’s Functional, and I like it. When my company decided to lower its Overhead by Decentralizing, it gave employees the option to work from home. When I heard that, I didn’t Think twice about making the change. Adrina: I’m not surprised. Lots of people […]...
3. A wife, arriving home from a shopping trip, was horrified to A wife, arriving home from a shopping trip, was horrified to find her husband in bed with a lovely young woman. Just as the wife was about to storm out of the house, her husband stopped her with these words: Before you leave, I want you to hear how this all came about. Driving along […]...
4. Last Minute Holiday Shopping Every year, I tell myself that I won’t Procrastinate in doing my holiday shopping. And, every year, I End up with a shopping list As long as your arm And about 24 hours to get it all done. Waiting until the last minute means that I have to Brave the crowds out doing their Last-minute […]...
5. Перевод слова shopping Shopping – покупка товаров, шопинг Перевод слова Shopping street – торговая улица to do one’s shopping – делать покупки she’s out shopping – она пошла по магазинам I am just raring to go Shopping. Мне просто не терпится отправиться в поход по магазинам. I need to go shopping this Afternoon. Днем мне нужно сходить за […]...
6. Sharing With Others Benny: Mom says we’re supposed To share. Julia: I know. I’m Divvying up the candy right now. Just Hold your horses. Benny: I want to do it. I want to make sure I Get my fair share. Julia: I Called dibs on dividing up the candy, remember? You snooze you lose. Benny: That’s not Fair! […]...
7. Anybody Home? A boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main computers. He dialed the employee’s home phone number and was greeted with a child’s whispered, “Hello?” Feeling put out at the inconvenience of having to talk to the youngster, the boss asked, “Is […]...
8. Talking About Television Shows Cleo: The new TV season is starting this week and I can’t wait. I’ve been watching Reruns all summer and I’m ready for the Premiers of my favorite shows. Victor: You watch Madwomen, right? Cleo: Yes, it’s my favorite show. Victor: Then I’ve got some bad news for you. It’s been Cancelled. Cleo: How is […]...
9. Значение идиомы shopping center [shopping center] {n.} A place usually for neighborhood shopping, where there is a group of stores and shops inside of a large parkinglot. There is a bowling alley at the nearest shopping center. All the stores in our shopping center stay open until nine o’clock onFriday evenings....
10. Asking for Recommendations Hotel Clerk: Can I help you with something? Victor: Yes, I was hoping you could recommend a restaurant nearby. Clerk: What kind of food would you like? Victor: I’m not Picky. I’m looking for something moderately priced That’s within Walking distance. Clerk: There’s a good seafood restaurant called “Galeno’s” about two blocks away. Would you […]...
11. Last Minute Holiday Shopping Every year, I tell myself that I won’t Procrastinate in doing my holiday shopping. And, every year, I End up with a shopping list As long as your arm And about 24 hours to get it all done. Waiting until the last minute means that I have to Brave the crowds out doing their Last-minute […]...
12. Types of Shopping Areas Sarah: Come on! We only have two more hours before the stores close and I want to make it to the Outlet stores. Aidan: I thought that when you asked if I wanted to spend the day together, you meant we’d go somewhere for lunch, go to a movie, or just Hang out. Sarah: Isn’t […]...
13. Shopping for a Cell Phone Salesperson: Hi, Have you been helped? Greg: No, I haven’t. I’m looking for a new phone. Salesperson: Are you With our company right now? Greg: No, I’m thinking about Switching. Salesperson: Okay, let me show you our most popular phone. This one has a lot of good Features. It’s got a Camera phone, a Video […]...
14. Totally messed up The following is an ad from a real-life newspaper which appeared four days in a row – the last three hopelessly trying to correct the first day’s mistake. MONDAY: For sale: R. D. Jones has one sewing machine for sale. Phone 948-0707 after 7 P. M. and ask for Mrs. Kelly who lives with him […]...
15. Types of Shopping Areas Sarah: Come on! We only have two more hours before the stores close and I want to make it to the Outlet stores. Aidan: I thought that when you asked if I wanted to spend the day together, you meant we’d go somewhere for lunch, go to a movie, or just Hang out. Sarah: Isn’t […]...
16. A Routine Procedure Julia: Aren’t you nervous about your Surgery next week? Hugh: No, it’s a Routine procedure. I don’t even need To be admitted overnight. Julia: But aren’t you going under General anesthesia? It’s not the same as Local anesthesia, you know. Hugh: Yes, I know. This is an Out-patient procedure. If the doctors don’t think I […]...
17. Перевод слова phone Phone – телефон, звонить по телефону Перевод слова Phone booth – телефонная будка to leave the phone off the hook – не повесить телефонную трубку to call smb. to the phone – пригласить кого-л. к телефону to speak on the phone – говорить по телефону Can you get the Phone? Можешь принести телефон? I’ll Phone […]...
18. Shopping: a Must and a Pleasure В топике Шопинг: необходимость и удовольствие я делюсь своим мнением, что такое шопинг. Думаю, что есть покупки необходимые, а есть – для удовольствия. Если совместить оба эти понятия, то шопинг будет всегда приносить удовольствие. Для лучшего результата – возьмите с собой лучшую подругу или друга, рассматривайте витрины, планируйте будущие покупки, выпейте чашечку кофе в кафетерии […]...
19. Describing Video Quality Amelia: I wish we had hired a professional Videographer to film it instead of asking your friend Lenny to do it. Victor: This video isn’t so bad. The Production quality isn’t the best, but he did a pretty good job. Amelia: It’s not bad if you like your video Out-of-focus. There are no Transitions between […]...
20. Перевод слова channel Channel – канал Перевод слова Channel for irrigation – ирригационный канал to capture a channel – занимать канал dung channel – навозная канава Change the Channel on the TV. Переключи канал телевизора. Two ships struck in the Channel. Два корабля столкнулись в канале. Water had Channelled grooves in the rock. Воды направляются углубления в скале. […]...
21. Being Assertive and Meek Victor: We need To take the bull by the horns. In the meeting today, we’re going To give it to them straight, no more Hemming and hawing. Maura: You’re right. We need to tell them what we really think and Be done with it. Victor: Definitely. We’ve been Conciliatory long enough. Today, we need to […]...
22. Значение идиомы home [home] See: AT HOME, BRING HOME, BRING HOME THE BACON, CHICKENSCOME HOME TO ROOST, CLOSE TO HOME, CONVALESCENT HOME or NURSING HOMEor REST HOME, KEEP THE HOME FIRES BURNING, MAKE ONESELF AT HOME, NOBODY HOME, WRITE HOME ABOUT....
23. Suffering from Allergies Victor: Oh, doctor, you’ve got to help me! Doctor: Try to relax. What seems to be the problem? Victor: I’m Sneezing all the time, and my eyes are Itchy and Watery. Doctor: Tilt your head back so I can take a look at your Nasal passages. You’re very congested. Victor: My Sinuses are killing me! […]...
24. Shopping for a Cell Phone Salesperson: Hi, Have you been helped? Greg: No, I haven’t. I’m looking for a new phone. Salesperson: Are you With our company right now? Greg: No, I’m thinking about Switching. Salesperson: Okay, let me show you our most popular phone. This one has a lot of good Features. It’s got a Camera phone, a Video […]...
25. Practicing Yoga Victor: Humph! Rosaria: What’s the matter? Victor: I just got back from my first Yoga class and I was Sorely disappointed. Rosaria: I’ve heard that yoga is very good Low-impact exercise And helps with Stress relief. It’s supposed to Calm the mind and Strengthen the body. Victor: Yeah, right. Rosaria: It sounds like you had […]...
26. Английские слова и словосочетания на тему телефонного разговора Phone / telephone – телефон; звонить по телефону Telephone booth / telephone box – телефонная будка Pay phone / call box – телефон-автомат, общественный телефон Switchboard – коммутатор Receiver – телефонная трубка Pager – пейджер Cellular phone / cell phone – сотовый телефон Mobile phone – мобильный телефон Cordless phone – беспроводной телефон Answering machine […]...
27. A guy was driving home one evening A guy was driving home one evening when he suddenly realizes that it is his daughter’s birthday and that he hasn’t bought her anything. Out the corner of his eye he sees a shopping mall. Knowing it was “now or never”, he pulls his car through three lanes of traffic, finds a parking bay and […]...
28. Shopping at the Supermarket Stocker: Can I help you find something? Meg: Yes, I’m looking for coffee. Stocker: That’s on Aisle 3. Let me show you where it is. Meg: Thanks. Hmm, I don’t see the Jitters Brand that I normally buy. Stocker: It looks like we’re Out of stock. We should get another Shipment next week. Meg: Okay, […]...
29. Answering Machine Messages I got two tickets to a Show at the last minute and I tried to find someone to go with me. First, I called Amanda. The phone Rang and rang and then her answering machine Picked up. “Hi, I’m not in right now. Leave me a message and I’ll get back to you as soon […]...
30. A man gets home early from work A man gets home early from work and hears strange noises coming from the bedroom. He rushes upstairs to find his wife naked on the bed, sweating and panting. “What’s up?” he says. “I’m having a heart attack,” cries the woman. He rushes downstairs to grab the phone for ambulance, but just as he’s dialing, […]...
31. Going to a Home Improvement Store Paige: I think we can get everything we need To fix up the house in one trip. What do you think? Vern: We can try. It seems like everybody had the same thought when they woke up this morning: Go to the Home improvement store! Paige: Yeah, it’s a little crowded, but I still think […]...
32. My Usual Shopping Round – Мои обычные покупки We go shopping every day. The other day my mother took me on a usual shopping round. We went to the grocer’s and greengrocer’s as we had run out of sugar and onions. At the greengrocer’s there was a long queue. But we had nothing to do but stand in the queue if we wanted […]...
33. Eating a Home-Cooked Meal Louise: What’s the matter with you? Gil: I just got off the phone with my mom and she says they’re planning a welcome-home party for me next week – at a restaurant! Louise: What’s wrong with that? Gil: After Living abroad for a year, I was really looking forward to a Home-cooked meal. Louise: Why […]...
34. Значение идиомы at home [at home] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In the place where you live or come from. * I went to his house, but he was not at home. Americans abroad are protected by the government like Americans at home. 2. Knowing what to do or say; familiar; comfortable. Charles and John enjoy working together because […]...
35. A man is driving down the freeway A man is driving down the freeway when he sees a sign that says; “Get gas and free sex here”. So obviously the guy was interested, so he stopped, filled up went inside to pay. “Pick a number from 1 – 10 to get free sex.” said the cashier. “Uh, okay, 3!” the man replied. […]...
36. Shopping with My Wife One thing I Dread more than anything else is going Clothes shopping with my wife. It’s not that I don’t like helping her buy new clothes. It’s just that I have no Fashion sense. My wife always asks me, “What do you think of this one?” and I always answer with something like: “That’s nice” […]...
37. Finding a Bargain Manuel: Wow, I’ve never seen so many shopping bags in my life. I can guess where you’ve been. Georgia: I did Go overboard a bit today. I went to the Outlet mall and I found some real Bargains. Nearly everything was Discounted. I was in shopping Heaven! Manuel: I can see that. Georgia: My favorite […]...
38. Значение идиомы make oneself at home [make oneself at home] {v. phr.} To feel comfortable; act as if youwere in your own home. If you get to my house before I do, helpyourself to a drink and make yourself at home. John was an outdoorman and could make himself at home in the woods at night. Compare: ATEASE, AT HOME....
39. Taking a Phone Message I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home. As soon as I walked in the door, though, the phone rang. Paolo: Hello. Evelyn: Hi, Could I speak to Tony? Paolo: He’s not here right now. Can I take a message? Evelyn: Do you know when he’ll be back? Paolo: No, I don’t. Evelyn: […]...
40. Шоппинг/ Shopping На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Shopping Шоппинг My name is Lena. I live in Krasnodar. It’s the central city of our region and one of the biggest cities in Russia. There are lots of big and small shops in my city. When we need to buy something we go shopping. My parents go […]...