Homeless man learns to code, launches app

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1. Перевод слова homelessHomeless — бездомный Перевод слова Homeless boy — беспризорник a homeless person — бомж home for the homeless — дом для бесприютных; ночлежка The flood left them Homeless. Потоп оставил их без крова. A general state of need exists among the Homeless. Бездомные обычно живут в нищете. Homeless young people are easy prey for drug-dealers. ... Читать далее...
2. Homeless animalsТопик Бездомные животные поднимает очень трудную проблему: как поступать с собаками и кошками, которые живут на улице. С одной стороны, таких животных можно переловить и усыпить. Но гуманнее было бы их поймать и поместить в приюты для бездомных животных, отмыть, накормить и заботиться о них – ведь животное не может о себе позаботиться. Walking along ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова helpfulHelpful — полезный, услужливый Перевод слова Helpful hints — полезные советы that ready-witted and helpful personage — этот находчивый и отзывчивый человек helpful suggestion — дельное предложение I’m only trying to be Helpful. Я всего лишь пытаюсь быть полезным. She’s a Helpful child. Она — ребенок который всегда готов помочь. It’s always Helpful to be ... Читать далее...
4. Riding in a CarpoolRoberto: Hey, Loreto. Got a minute? Loreto: I’m going to a meeting Off-site, but we can talk if you don’t mind Walking me to my car. Roberto: Sure, okay. I just wanted to ask if you’re interested in Carpooling to work. We only live a few blocks from each other. Loreto: Thanks for asking, but ... Читать далее...
5. Temperatures and What They Mean40 Californians shiver uncontrollably, Minnesotans go swimming. 35 Italian cars don’t start. 32 Water freezes. 30 You can see your breath. Politicians begin to worry about the Homeless. 25 Boston water freezes. Cat insists on sleeping on your bed with you. 20 Californians weep pitiably, Minnesotans eat ice cream. You can hear your breath. 15 ... Читать далее...
6. Following a Dress CodeTae: What are you doing? Why are you taking all of my clothes out of my suitcase? I just finished Packing that. Nicole: You’ve packed all of the wrong things. We’re going on a Luxury cruise and all you’ve packed are shorts and t-shirts. Tae: I’m going on vacation and I don’t have To dress ... Читать далее...
7. New YorkNew York is one of the largest cities in the world. Its population is over 11 million people. New York is an industrial and cultural centre of the country. Most business is centred in Manhattan Island. The whole area is very small, that’s why the sky-scrapers were invented in New York and, especially, in Wall ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод слова nearbyNearby — ближний, поблизости, неподалеку Перевод слова Nearby farmhouse — соседняя ферма nearby galaxies — ближайшие галактики nearby trail — близкий след Do you live Nearby? Вы живете поблизости? There’s good sport to be had at a Nearby lake. На близлежащем озере можно хорошо порыбачить. Jews were expelled from Vienna, many to settle in the ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова focusFocus — фокус, средоточие, фокусировать Перевод слова To check the focus — фокусировать all eyes were focused on him — все взгляды были обращены на него the focus of a disease — очаг болезни Dave likes to be the Focus of attention. Дейв любит быть в центре внимания. All eyes were Focused on the young ... Читать далее...
10. A bowl of chiliA homeless man walks into a diner with enough change for a cup of coffee. Seated next to him at the counter, was a well-dressed man with a bowl of chili in front of him. A few minutes later, finishing his cup of coffee, the homeless man begins to notice that the stranger next to ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод слова grandGrand — большой, великий Перевод слова Grand spectacle — величественное зрелище grand mountain — огромная гора Grand Vizier — великий визирь You don’t look Grand. Ты неважно выглядишь. Grand clouds still voyaged in the sky. Большие облака все еще плыли по небу. The Grand destructives of nature are the winds and the waves. У природы ... Читать далее...
12. New scientific theories VINew scientific theories GRAND PRIZE WINNER: When a cat is dropped, it ALWAYS lands on its feet; and when toast is dropped, it ALWAYS lands with the buttered side facing down. Therefore, I propose to strap buttered toast to the back of a cat. When dropped, the two will hover, spinning inches above the ground, ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод слова codeCode — код, шифр Перевод слова Diplomatic code — дипломатический код in code — закодированный bar code — штрих-код traffic code — правила дорожного движения We have a relaxed Dress code at the office. У нас в офисе непринужденный дресс-код. He managed to hack the Code. Ему удалось взломать код. What’s the Code for Aberdeen? ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы baby grand[baby grand] {n.} A small grand piano no longer than three feet, maximally four feet. This apartment can’t take a regular grand piano, so we’ll have to buy a baby grand....
15. I just trying to be helpfulA good samaritan was walking home late one night when he came upon this drunk on the sidewalk. Wanting to help, he asked the drunk «do you live here?» «Yep». «Would you like me to help you upstairs?» «Yep». When they got up on the second floor, the good person asked «Is this your floor?» ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы out loud[out loud] {adv. phr.} In an ordinary speaking voice and notwhispering or talking quietly; so everybody can hear; aloud. Theteacher read the final grades out loud. Mary spoke out loud so thepeople standing nearby would hear. Sometimes I find it helpful tothink out loud....
17. Фразовый глагол focus on — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: focus on Перевод: сосредоточиться, сконцентрироваться на Пример: The advertising campaign will focus on the quality of the product. Рекламная кампания сконцентрируется на качестве продукта....
18. Dealing with a lawyerA new York Divorce Lawyer died and arrived at the pearly gates. Saint Peter asks him «What have you done to merit entrance into Heaven?» The Lawyer thought a moment, then said, «A week ago, I gave a quarter to a homeless person on the street.» Saint Peter asked Gabriel to check this out in ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы can’t see the wood for the trees[can’t see the wood for the trees] or [can’t see the woods for the trees] or [can’t see the forest for the trees] {v. phr.} To be unable to judge or understand the whole because of attention to the parts; criticize small things and not see the value or the aim of the future achievement. ... Читать далее...
20. On the Bucket List: Swimming with Pigs in the BahamasPigs aren’t usually considered the cuddliest of creatures, but when they’re swimming in the ocean-as opposed to splashing in the mud-they’re downright adorable. Want to practice your backstroke alongside Wilber? Head down to «pig beach» on Big Major Cay in the Bahaman island of Exuma, and dive right into the crystal-clear waters alongside the swine. ... Читать далее...
21. Reserving a Rental CarI will be in Chicago next week and needed a rental car. I called up Bargain Rental Cars and made a Reservation. After I got through the Phone tree, I spoke with a reservation Agent. Agent: Welcome to Bargain Rental Car. Jeff: I’d like to reserve a rental car. Agent: What city will you be ... Читать далее...
22. Advertising to ChildrenJames: Look at that! It’s Commercial after commercial. It’s terrible how Advertisers are Going after kids. Vicky: They’re just doing their job, Marketing to a Lucrative demographic. James: But just look at what our kids are Bombarded with: Toy commercials and Junk food ads! Vicky: Children’s television is no different from any other type of ... Читать далее...
23. A little delusionThe weather was very hot and this man wanted desperately to take a dive in a nearby lake. He didn’t bring his swimming outfit, but who cared? He was all alone. So he undressed and got into the water. After some delightful minutes of cool swimming, a pair of old ladies walked onto the shore ... Читать далее...
24. Impressions of LAI was talking to my new friend Nicole about the differences between New York City and Los Angeles. Nicole just Relocated from New York, where she lived All her life, and I’m a Native of L. A. Dan: So, is L. A. All it’s cracked up to be? Nicole: Well, the Stereotype in the movies ... Читать далее...
25. Death Row man gets pizza wishA man executed on Death Row got his final wish from beyond the grave. A convicted murderer put to death in Tennessee this week got his last meal wish after he died. Philip Workman, 53, requested that his final meal be a vegetarian pizza donated to any homeless person near the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution ... Читать далее...
26. Worries while flyingTwo statisticians were travelling in an airplane from LA to New York. About an hour into the flight, the pilot announced that they had lost an engine, but don’t worry, there are three left. However, instead of 5 hours it would take 7 hours to get to New York. A little later, he announced that ... Читать далее...
27. Matt Damon, Ben Affleck paid for auditions from joint bank account«When I look back at that, a 16 and 14 year old, we were really young to be taking the bus by ourselves to New York and spending a day going to an audition — we were living adult lives as teenagers,» Damon said. Matt Damon has revealed that he shared a bank account with ... Читать далее...
28. The power of the pressTwo boys are playing football in Golden Gate Park when one is attacked by a Rottweiler. Thinking quickly, the other boy rips off a board of the nearby fence, wedges it down the dog’s collar and twists, breaking the dog’s neck. A reporter who is strollin by sees the incident, and rushes over to interview ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы fall behind[fall behind] {v.} To go slower than others and be far behind them. When the campers took a hike in the woods, two boys fell behind andgot lost. Frank’s lessons were too hard for him, and he soon fellbehind the rest of the class. Mary was not promoted because shedreamed too much and fell behind ... Читать далее...
30. Humor about Irish MarriagesSome years ago, Michael J. Flanagan, a successful New York contractor, was standing on the deck of the Staten Island Ferry when a car got loose and sent him into the river where he drowned. The following Sunday his widow, all decked out in deepest black, was standing on the church steps after Mass, receiving ... Читать далее...
31. Fox urine spray thwarts tree theftsWhat can run a feral, East Campus cat off a liver truck and save a few trees in the process? Fox urine sprayed on pine and spruce trees might not make much sense to some people who know the beauty of East Campus’ Arboretum. But to the landscaping staff at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, it’s ... Читать далее...
32. The History of ManhattanThe Dutch were the first Europeans to settle Manhattan. To protect themselves from attacs, they built a sturdy wooden wall. Although it`s now long gone, this wall gave it`s name to a street in Lower Manhattan and the street, in turn, became synonymous with American capitalism. The street, of course, is Wall Street. The New ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы through street[through street] {n.} 1. A street on which cars can move withoutstopping at intersections, but cars on streets crossing it have tostop at the intersection. You have to be especially carefulcrossing a through street. Mr. Jones stopped his car when he cameto the through street. He waited until there were no cars on it, anddrove ... Читать далее...
34. Arriving home very drunkA man is in a bar and falling off his stool every couple of minutes. He is obviously drunk. So the bartender says to another man in the bar: «Why don’t you be a good Samaritan and take him home.» The man takes the drunk out the door and to his car and he stumbles ... Читать далее...
35. Man takes the ferry home from workJohn Smith lived in Staten Island, New York and worked in Manhattan. He had to take the ferryboat home every night. One evening, he got down to the ferry and found there was a wait for the next boat, so John decided to stop at a nearby tavern. Before long he was feeling no pain. ... Читать далее...
36. New York (2)New York is one of the largest cities in the world and the biggest seaport. It’s the financial capital of the country. It’s the business centre of the United States. The city is situated in New York State, at the mouth of the Hudson river. It’s population is over eight million. In early times the ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы drive-in[drive-in] {adj.} {n.} A kind of movie theater, fast food restaurant, or church, where the customers, spectators, or worshippers do not leave their automobiles but are served the food inside their cars, can watch a motion picture from inside their cars, or can participate in a religious service in their cars. Let’s not waste time ... Читать далее...
38. The Lesson of EnglishAs you know, our group has two English lessons a week: on Tuesday and Friday. When the teacher comes and opens the door, we come in and sit down. Then we open our bags and take our exercise-books and Bonk’s text-books. And soon the lesson begins… We usually start it by pronouncing different words and ... Читать далее...
39. My English lessonAs you know, our group has two English lessons a week: on Tuesday and Friday. When the teacher comes and opens the door, we come in and sit down. Then we open our bags and take our exercise-books and Bonk’s text-books. And soon the lesson begins… We usually start it by pronouncing different words and ... Читать далее...
40. Using Visuals in a PresentationRosa: Thanks a lot for offering to give me some Pointers on how to use Visuals for my presentation. I’ve never given a presentation like this before. Milo: I’m glad I can help. What do you plan to use? Rosa: Well, I plan to show these Slides for the first part of the talk. First, ... Читать далее...