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1. Перевод слова agencyAgency — агентство Перевод слова News agency — информационное агентство travel agency — бюро путешествий placement agency — агентство по найму An Agency is managing the let. Агентство управляет сдачей помещений внаем. Environmental Protection Agency Управление по охране окружающей среды (в США) The Agency is answerable to the governor. Агентство отвечает перед губернатором....
2. Outdoor AdvertisingKam: Okay, the purpose of our meeting today is to listen to some ideas for our new Advertising campaign. Gina, Take it away. Gina: Thanks, Kam. I’m going to talk today about Outdoor advertising. I know that it’s a new area for us and it hasn’t been On our radar in the past, but I ... Читать далее...
3. Two car salesmen were sitting at the barTwo car salesmen were sitting at the bar. One complained to the other, «Boy, business sucks. If I don’t sell more cars this month, I’m going to lose my fucking arse.» Too late he noticed a beautiful blonde sitting two stools away. Immediately, he apologized for his bad language. «That’s okay,» the blonde replied, «If ... Читать далее...
4. The Yugoslav news agency Tanjug reported thatThe Yugoslav news agency Tanjug reported that Yugoslavian air defenses had shot down a NATO F-16 just after nightfall while the jet was on a bombing run. The plane crashed into an empty field, creating a huge crater. Serbian search and rescue workers have recovered 307 bodies so far, proving that NATO is using Albanian ... Читать далее...
5. A bus stops and two Italian men get onA bus stops and two Italian men get on. They seat themselves and engage in animated conversation. The lady sitting behind them ignores their conversation at first, but she listens in horror as one of the men says the following: «Emma come first. Den I come. Two asses, dey come together. I come again. Two ... Читать далее...
6. Реклама/ AdvertisingНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Advertising Реклама Advertising is another invention of the 20th century. Some people find it annoying and useless, however, it certainly has its point. Advertising can be found everywhere nowadays: in newspapers, in magazines and brochures, on posters, on radio and TV, in Internet, simply everywhere. The main purpose ... Читать далее...
7. A bus conversationA bus stops and two Italian men get on. They seat themselves and engage in animated conversation. The lady sitting behind them ignores their conversation at first, but her attention is galvanized when she hears one of the men saying the following; «Emma come first. Denna I come. Two asses, they come together. I come ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод слова widowWidow — вдова Перевод слова To console a widow — утешать вдову opulent widow — богатая вдова widow’s allowance — вдовье пособие war widow — вдова убитого на войне He tried to hook a well-off Widow. Он пытался подцепить какую-нибудь состоятельную вдову. The war Widowed many women in the former Yugoslavia Война оставила вдовами многих ... Читать далее...
9. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «Реклама (Advertising)»По-английски Перевод на русский Linda: Grace, what do you think of modern advertisements? Линда: Грейс, что ты думаешь о современных рекламных объявлениях? Grace: Well, to be honest I don’t like any advertising. There is too much of it in newspapers and magazines, on street billboards, on the Internet, etc. Грейс: Ну, честно говоря, мне реклама ... Читать далее...
10. 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...
11. A work of artA tiny but dignified old lady was among a group looking at an art exhibition in a newly opened gallery. Suddenly one contemporary painting caught her eye. «What on earth,» she inquired of the artist standing nearby, «is that?» He smiled condescendingly. «That, my dear lady, is supposed to be a mother and her child.» ... Читать далее...
12. A man is driving down the road and notices a car in the ditchA man is driving down the road and notices a car in the ditch. He doesn’t usually help many people so he drives on by. Then he notices that a pretty woman is the driver so he goes back to help. As he is hooking his truck to her car he says, «You know, you ... Читать далее...
13. Advertising Jobs on the InternetWendy: I just heard that you’re not going to use a Recruitment agency to fill the new position. Pedro: No, I’m not. There are so many Internet Job boards out there that I think we can find good Candidates without using Headhunters. Wendy: But headhunters do a good job of Weeding out people who don’t ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод слова ditchDitch — канава, ров; бросать, оставлять Перевод слова Deep ditch — глубокая канава irrigation ditch — ороситель, оросительный канал to ditch rice fields — осушать рисовые поля he’s ditched his girlfriend — он бросил свою девушку They Ditched the car in a vacant lot. Они бросили машину на пустыре. Meg and Neil were due to ... Читать далее...
15. Advertising in TV and MoviesVictoria: [Clears her throat] Congratulations are in order. I just Scored a Product placement for our Brand in the latest McQuillanator movie. Thank you, thank you very much. Gerard: Really? That’s great! Will it have a Prominent place in the movie? Victoria: Well, you know how these things are. Our Logo goes by In the ... Читать далее...
16. «Реклама на телевидении» (Television advertising)Everything we eat, wear or use is often dictated to us through commercial advertising. One of the most powerful forms of advertising is television. It provides an excellent chance for companies to promote and sell their products. It is an easy and effective way to let people from all over the world know about certain ... Читать далее...
17. What is intelligenceTwo men were digging a ditch on a very hot day. One said to the other, «Why are we down in this hole digging a ditch when our boss is standing up there in the shade of a tree?» «I don’t know,» responded the other. «I’ll ask him.» So he climbed out of the hole ... Читать далее...
18. THE LAND OF OZDan Quayle, Newt Gingrich, and Bill Clinton are traveling in a car together in the Midwest, when suddenly a tornado comes along and whirls them up into the air and tosses them thousands of yards away. When they come down and pull themselves from the vehicle, they realize they’re in the land of OZ. Naturally, ... Читать далее...
19. The golf courseA man playing on a new golf course got confused as to what hole he was on. He saw a lady playing ahead of him. He walked up to her and asked if she knew what hole he was playing. She replied, «I’m on the 7th hole, and you’re a hole behind me, so you ... Читать далее...
20. Two Irishmen were digging a ditch directly across from a brothelTwo Irishmen were digging a ditch directly across from a brothel. Suddenly, they saw a rabbi walk up to the front door, glance around and duck inside. «Ah, will you look at that?» One ditch digger said. «What’s our world comin’ to when men of th’ cloth are visitin’ such places?» A short time later, ... Читать далее...
21. Перевод слова conversationConversation — разговор, беседа Перевод слова Conversation classes — занятия по разговорной практике to hold conversation — вести беседу, разговаривать heart-to-heart conversation — разговор по душам Do you remember our Conversation about that new movie? Вы помните наш разговор о новом фильме? We had a Conversation by e-mail. У нас был разговор по электронной почте. ... Читать далее...
22. Working in a Dead End JobAgency employee: Tell me why you’d like to sign up with our Employment agency. Kurt: Well, right now I’m working in a Dead end job. There are no opportunities for Advancement. I’m already at the top of the Pay scale, so there’s no chance of another Pay raise. Agency employee: Okay, I’d like to find ... Читать далее...
23. A young minister, in the first days of his first parishA young minister, in the first days of his first parish, was obliged to call upon the widow of an eccentric man who had just died. Standing before the open casket and consoling the widow, he said, «I know this must be a very hard blow, Mrs. Vernon. But we must remember that what we ... Читать далее...
24. Tombstone Epitaph VIA widow wrote this epitaph in a Vermont cemetery: Sacred to the memory of my husband John Barnes who died January 3, 1803. His comely young widow, aged 23, has many qualifications of a good wife, and yearns to be comforted....
25. A little boy and his dad are standing in lineA little boy and his dad are standing in line at the grocery store behind a big fat lady. The little boy says, «hey dad, look how fat that lady is!» «Shhhh, quiet son, she’ll hear you.» «But dad, look how big and fat that lady is!» «Shhhhhh, don’t say that son, it’s not nice!» ... Читать далее...
26. During WW II an American soldierDuring WW II an American soldier had been on the front lines in Europe for three months, when he was finally given a week of R&R. He caught a supply boat to a supply base in the south of England, then caught a train to London. The train was extremely crowded and he could not ... Читать далее...
27. A lady from California purchased a piece of timber landA lady from California purchased a piece of timber land in Oregon. There was a large tree on one of the highest points in the tract. She wanted to get a good view of her land so she started to climb the big tree. As she neared the top, she encountered a spotted owl that ... Читать далее...
28. There was a man and woman traveling along in their carThere was a man and woman traveling along in their car. The man was driving when a police officer pulls them over. The officer walks up to the window and says «Did you know you were speeding back there.» The lady (who is almost deaf) said to her husband «What did he say, what did ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы put one’s house in order[put one’s house in order] or [set one’s house in order] {v. phr.}To arrange your affairs in good order. Grandfather knew he wouldnot live long and set his house in order. When Mr. Black died, hislawyer helped the widow put her house in order....
30. Значение идиомы lady of the house[lady of the house] {n. phr.} Female owner, or wife of the owner, of the house; the hostess. «Dinner is served,» the lady of thehouse announced to her guests....
31. Значение идиомы catch off balance[catch off balance] {v. phr.} To confront someone with physical force or with a statement or question he or she is not prepared to answer or deal with; to exploit the disadvantage of another. The smaller wrestler caught his opponent off balance and managed to throw him on the float in spite of his greater ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы in toto[in toto] {adv. phr.} As a whole; in its entirety; totally;altogether. The store refused the advertising agency’s suggestionin toto. They bought the newspaper business in toto. Thepaving job was accepted in toto....
33. Steve, Bob and Jeff are working on a very high scaffoldingSteve, Bob and Jeff are working on a very high scaffolding. Suddenly, Steve falls off. He is killed instantaneously. After the ambulance leaves with Steve’s body, Bob and Jeff realize they’ll have to inform his wife. Bob says he’s good at this sort of sensitive stuff, so he volunteers to do the job. After two ... Читать далее...
34. First grade romanceAn honest 7-year-old admitted calmly to her parents that Billy Brown had kissed her after class. «How did that happen?» gasped her mother. «It wasn’t easy,» admitted her daughter, «but three girls helped me catch him....
35. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «В турагентстве. Выбор отеля» (At the travel agency. Choosing a hotel)— Good morning! Come in, please, and make yourself comfortable. — Good morning! I saw your advertisement and I would like to choose a tour for the end of September. — Yes, we can offer you tours to any country of the world. — What can you recommend me? — Are you going by yourself? ... Читать далее...
36. Перевод идиомы last-ditch effort, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: last-ditch effort Перевод: последняя попытка, последнее усилие Пример: The government made a last-ditch effort to prevent a strike by the teachers. Правительство сделало последнюю попытку предотвратить забастовку учителей....
37. Applying for Unemployment BenefitsAgency Employee: Hello, state Unemployment agency. George: Hello, I’d like to apply for Unemployment benefits. Agency Employee: Okay, give me your address and I’ll send you an application. George: How much can I get? Agency Employee: That depends. Your benefits are Calculated based on your Quarterly earnings. You were Laid off from your job? George: ... Читать далее...
38. A little old lady buys a pair of parrotsA little old lady buys a pair of parrots, but cannot identify their sexes. She calls the shop, and the man there advises her to watch them carefully and all would become clear in time. She spends weeks staring at the cage and eventually catches them doing what comes naturally. To make sure she doesn’t ... Читать далее...
39. American Adverts in 18th 19th Centuries — Американская реклама 18 19 вековAfter winning independence the USA begin to catch up the Old World in all spheres of live including culture and art of advertising. The chronological period of the own American advertising culture is believed to have started from 1789. The founder of the advertising art off that period was John Dunlap, who started to publish ... Читать далее...
40. Criminal steals lumberA man with a nagging secret couldn’t keep it any longer. In the confessional he admitted that for years he had been stealing building supplies from the lumberyard where he worked. «What did you take?» his priest asked. «Enough to build my own house and enough for my son’s house. And houses for our two ... Читать далее...