Living in a Condo or Co-op

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1. Being a First-Time Parent Zuly: Hello. Ricardo: Hi, Zuly. How are you? Zuly: Oh, Ricardo, it’s you. I’m doing okay. How are you? Ricardo: I wanted to call and congratulate you on the Birth of your new baby. Zuly: Thanks a lot. Carla was born three weeks ago, and she was 8 pounds, 3 ounces. Ricardo: That’s great! How […]...
2. Attending an Auction Diane: This is so exciting! I’ve never been to an Auction before. Martin: Sit down. It’s about to start. The Auctioneer is on the Podium with her Gavel and she’s ready to start the Bidding. Diane: Are you bidding on the first Lot? Martin: No, the Reserve is too high. See? The Opening bid is […]...
3. Outdoor Vacation Sports and Activities Emma: Are you ready? Ricardo: Sure, but why are you dressed like that? I thought we were going to play Golf with Kareem and Karen. Emma: I told them we’re going Rock climbing instead. Ricardo: I was really looking forward to a game of golf. Emma: You play golf all the time. How often do […]...
4. A Difficult Place to Find Ricardo: I’m Making one more pass and if we don’t see a sign for the hotel, I’m Heading back into town. I’m tired and I want a shower. Marsha: I’m sure we’ll find it. When I talked to the Desk clerk, she said that the hotel is Hidden away behind some trees and To keep […]...
5. Attending an Auction Diane: This is so exciting! I’ve never been to an Auction before. Martin: Sit down. It’s about to start. The Auctioneer is on the Podium with her Gavel and she’s ready to start the Bidding. Diane: Are you bidding on the first Lot? Martin: No, the Reserve is too high. See? The Opening bid is […]...
6. Перевод слова complaint Complaint – жалоба, недовольство Перевод слова Complaint book – книга жалоб complaint bureau – отдел рекламаций to address a complaint – обратиться с жалобой I wish to make a Complaint. Я хочу подать жалобу. There was no occasion for Complaint. Не было оснований для жалоб. She endured her misfortune without Complaint. Она переносила свою беду […]...
7. Dating a Younger Man/Woman Tadashi: Was that Diane you were talking to Just now? Helen: Yeah, do you know her? Tadashi: Diane and I Used to work together. She looked happy. Helen: Yeah, she’s dating a new man. I just got The scoop. He’s not her usual Type. Tadashi: What do you mean? Helen: Well, he’s a little younger […]...
8. Перевод слова tough Tough – жесткий, крепкий, прочный Перевод слова Tough meat – жесткое мясо tough wood – прочная древесина tough metal – твердый металл get-tough policy – жесткая политика Tough it out! Держись!, Крепись!, Не падай духом! My mother was very Tough on my sister. Моя мать была очень суровой по отношению к моей сестре. It was […]...
9. A Homeowners’ Association Cuca: What possessed you to agree to become the head of the Homeowners’ association? Emiliano: I’m just tired of all of the Waste and not Having a say. Our Dues keep going up and there seems to be Special assessments every year. I’m not even sure the association is following the Bylaws anymore. I just […]...
10. IDAHO TEACHER TRIES TO MOVE FORWARD AFTER SEX ED COMPLAINT DIETRICH – Tim McDaniel’s world turned upside down in 2013. The Dietrich science teacher found out four parents filed an ethics complaint against him as a result of a sex education lesson he taught. The Idaho Professional Standards Commission dropped the complaint and didn’t take action. But news of the complaint in Dietrich – a […]...
11. Значение идиомы tie the knot [tie the knot] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get married; also toperform a wedding ceremony. Diane and Bill tied the knotyesterday. The minister tied the knot for Diane and Billyesterday....
12. Перевод слова quiet Quiet – тихий, бесшумный, спокойный, мирный Перевод слова Quiet wind – тихий ветер quiet footsteps – бесшумные шаги quiet sleep – безмятежный сон quiet conscience – чистая совесть Please be Quiet! Потише, пожалуйста! We were enjoying the Quiet of the forest. Мы наслаждались тишиной леса. He led a Quiet life. Он вел тихую жизнь....
13. Cafe Living One of my favorite Hang-outs is a cafe near where I live called Bolivar in Santa Monica. It’s only five minutes Away, and its never too busy to find a table. Sometimes it can be Bustling, but that’s usually just in the morning during Rush hour or at Lunchtime. The owners are from Venezuela, and […]...
14. Перевод идиомы every living soul, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: every living soul Перевод: все, каждый Пример: We gave a free newspaper to every living soul in the apartment building. Мы раздали бесплатные газеты всем в этом доме....
15. Перевод слова board Board – доска, планка; правление, департамент Перевод слова Cutting board – доска для резки хлеба to size the board – проклеивать картон bed of boards – нары board of directors – правление; совет директоров He drove a nail into the Board. Он забил гвоздь в доску. Write the answers on the Board. Ответы запишите на […]...
16. The definition of a phallic symbol This girl walks in to a doctors office and she asks “Whats a failic symbol? Doctor says “you’re kidding..” Girl says “no! I don’t know! Whats a failic symbol???” Doctor pulls his pants and underwear down and says “You see? This is a failic symbol!” Girl says “Oh! Its just like a penis, only smaller”...
17. Значение идиомы rank and file [rank and file] {n. phr.} Ordinary people; the regular membershipof an organization; the enlisted privates in the Army. The generalusually inspects the rank and file on specific national holidays. The secretary of the association sends letters annually to the rankand file....
18. Перевод слова association Association – соединение, объединение, общество, союз Перевод слова Conditional association – условная связь mutual association – ассоциация взаимопомощи business association – торгово-промышленное товарищество He ceased to be a member of the Association. Он перестал быть членом ассоциации. This town has many happy childhood Associations for me. С этим городом связаны мои воспоминания о счастливом детстве. […]...
19. Living With a Hoarder Julio: Mom, don’t you think it’s time To get rid of some of the stuff in this house? Mom: Why? This house is fine the way it is. Julio: There are parts of this house that are nearly Inaccessible. There are Stacks of magazines and bags and boxes everywhere. Mom: I need all that stuff. […]...
20. Living on the Fringes of Society Carla: Why do those teenagers have to dress like that? Don’t they want To fit in? Donald: Maybe they feel Marginalized and they’re showing their feelings of Alienation through their clothes. Carla: That’s just a bunch of Psychobabble. Nobody is treating them like Second-class citizens. They’re choosing To set themselves apart, to make themselves Outcasts. […]...
21. Значение идиомы go by the board [go by the board] also [pass by the board] {v. phr.} To go away ordisappear forever, be forgotten or not used. Tom had severalchances to go to college, but he let them go by the board. Grandfather said he was too old to go to the beach. “Those days havepassed by the board,” he said. […]...
22. Значение идиомы lodge a complaint [lodge a complaint] {v. phr.} To make a complaint; complain. Ifour neighbors don’t stop this constant noise, I will have to lodge acomplaint with the management....
23. Плюсы и минусы жизни в больших городах/ Pros And Cons Of Living In Large Cities На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Pros And Cons Of Living In Large Cities Плюсы и минусы жизни в больших городах People living in the countryside normally dream of moving to large cities. And vice versa, those who live in the city are trying to find some peace and quiet in smaller towns or […]...
24. Значение идиомы break with [break with] {v.} To separate yourself from; end membership in; stop friendly association with. He broke with the Democratic party on the question of civil rights. He had broken with some friends who had changed in their ideas....
25. Living in the country – Жизнь в деревне Today some people sell their small flats in the cities, buy houses in the countryside and move to live there in order to change their lifestyle. But before you make this decision, let us consider advantages and disadvantages of the living in the village. On the living one hand, there are plently of benefits in […]...
26. Naming and Appointing Officials Goran: Who do you think will be Appointed to succeed Ramon on the board? Anne: I don’t know whom they’ll pick To fill the position, but I know who the Candidates are. The Higher ups have been quietly Vetting three people to make sure they don’t have any Skeletons in their closets. Goran: Really? Who […]...
27. Government says four cancer charities are shams Washington (CNN)In a rare joint action with attorneys general for each of the 50 states, the Federal Trade Commission says four cancer charities run by extended members of the same family conned donors out of $187 million from 2008 through 2012 and spent almost nothing to help actual cancer patients. Each of the charities charged […]...
28. Living on Low Wages Dylan: Here. Yvonne: What’s this? Dylan: It’s information about a job-training program. It’ll give you the skills you need to get Steady work. Yvonne: I don’t need that. I Get by with the Wages I earn from this job. Dylan: You’re in a Dead-end job straining to make ends meet every month. Yvonne: I’ve always […]...
29. Значение идиомы across the board [across the board] {adv. phr.} 1. So that equal amounts of money are bet on the same horse to win a race, to place second, or third. I bet $6 on the white horse across the board. – Often used with hyphens as an adjective. I made an across-the-board bet on the white horse. 2. […]...
30. Значение идиомы hard row to hoe [hard row to hoe] or [tough row to hoe] {n. phr.} A hard life tolive; a very hard job to do. She has a hard row to hoe with sixchildren and her husband dead. Young people without enougheducation will have a tough row to hoe when they have to supportthemselves. Syn.: HARD SLEDDING. Compare: DOWN […]...
31. Living With Insects and Spiders Judith: Ahh! Get it off me! Murad: It’s just a tiny Spider. Don’t Freak out. Judith: I hate spiders. What is this place you’ve brought me to? Murad: It’s one of the most beautiful spots in the world and we’ll be staying here tonight. Judith: You mean we’ll be Roughing it in this Cabin? Is […]...
32. Ideas On Living In A Foreign Country В топике Мнение о проживании в другой стране – автор высказывает свое личное мнение о том, почему люди меняют место жительства и выбирают другие страны. Причины могут быть разными: политические или религиозные гонения, нищета, ужасные условия жизни, климат и др. Вновь прибывшие в чужую страну могут хорошо вписаться в другую культуру, но могут возникнуть и […]...
33. Sport and healthy living guide Топик Спорт и здоровый образ жизни – руководство, рассказывает о важности соблюдения правил поддержания нашего здоровья в хорошем состоянии. Недаром говорится, что здоровье – “превыше всего” и каждый человек в ответе за собственное здоровье. Среди основных правил здорового образа жизни: регулярные физические упражнения, умеренность в еде и питье, разумное чередование труда и отдыха, хороший сон, […]...
34. Forgotten letters – Забытые письма I have chosen this topic because I like to receive letters written by hand, but unfortunately have forgotten about it … Letter is one of the oldest methods of transmitting a message. Written by hand, painstaking, precisely derived handwriting. Then, when there were no mobile phones, no internet, and generally not a lot of technology, […]...
35. Rearranging Living Room Furniture Amy: I think Rearranging the furniture will make the Living room look more Spacious. Don’t you? Jacob: Uh, sure. Amy: Can you help me move this Couch against this wall? Jacob: Okay, but are you sure you want it over there? Because it’s really heavy and a pain to move. Amy: I’m sure. Let’s move […]...
36. Значение идиомы tough cat [tough cat] {n.}, {slang} A man who is very individualistic and, asa result, highly successful with women. Joe is a real tough cat, man....
37. Значение идиомы tough it out [tough it out] {v. phr.} To live through and endure a tryingsituation. The tourists got lost in the desert without a compass, and they had to tough it out for three days on a single bottle ofwater....
38. Жизнь в городе/ Living in The City На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Living in The City Жизнь в городе Living in the city has both advantages and disadvantages. From one hand, it is always easier to find a good job or to visit interesting places and exhibitions. There is also a good choice of public transport. From the other hand, […]...
39. Перевод слова building Building – здание, строение Перевод слова Building engineer – инженер-строитель building construction – строительство public building – общественное здание The clouds are Building up. Тучи собираются. The Building is unsafe. Здание является небезопасным. Fire gutted the Building. Огонь полностью уничтожил все внутри здания. Происхождение слова building Образовано от слова...
40. A business man got on an elevator in a building A business man got on an elevator in a building. When he entered the elevator, there was a blonde already inside and she greeted him by saying, “T-G-I-F” (letters only). He smiled at her and replied, “S-H-I-T” (letters only).” She looked at him, puzzled, and said, “T-G-I-F” again. He acknowledged her remark again by answering, […]...