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1. Quitting Smoking Vera: Hi, I thought you might be out here. Geez, it’s really cold! Paul: I know, but I really needed a Smoke break after that long meeting. Can I Bum one off you? I left my Pack of Cigarettes on my desk. Vera: Sure. Here’s my Lighter. What do you think about the new Incentives […]...
2. Buying a Jacket or Coat Michael: Mom, I don’t need a new coat. I like my old Trench coat. It’s comfortable, and I can use it as a Raincoat and an Overcoat. So what do I need a new coat for? Lisa: If you’re going to visit your aunt in Maine, you’ll need something warmer than a trench coat. This […]...
3. The Problem of Smoking Топик Проблема курения рассказывает о такой вредной привычке, как курение. Курение подрывает здоровье курящих мужчин, женщин и подростков. Кроме этого, жертвами пассивного курения становятся окружающие, некурящие люди. В нашей стране проводится активная антитабачная компания: запрещена продажа табачных изделий несовершеннолетним, курение запрещено в дальних и пригородных поездах, самолетах, на морских судах, в театрах, клубах и т. […]...
4. Buying a Jacket or Coat Michael: Mom, I don’t need a new coat. I like my old Trench coat. It’s comfortable, and I can use it as a Raincoat and an Overcoat. So what do I need a new coat for? Lisa: If you’re going to visit your aunt in Maine, you’ll need something warmer than a trench coat. This […]...
5. Commuting by Train Lisa: Can you tell me if this is the right Platform for the Train to Arlington? Omar: Yes, it is. Is this your first time taking the train? Lisa: Is it that Obvious? Omar: No, you just look a little lost. Lisa: I’m starting a new job and I have To commute to work for […]...
6. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “Курение (Smoking)” По-английски Перевод на русский Samuel: Hi, Garreth! How are you? Сэмюэль: Привет, Гаррет! Как ты? Garreth: I’m well, thanks. And you? Гаррет: У меня все нормально. А как ты? Samuel: I’m fine, thank you. At the moment I’m working on one project and I want to ask you some questions. Сэмюэль: Все отлично, спасибо. На […]...
7. Курение/ Smoking На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Smoking Курение Smoking is the shortest way to bad health. This problem is often under discussion. Some people in the society smoke, some don’t. Those, who don’t, are rather unhappy when others smoke in public places. At some extent they are right, because it violates their rights and […]...
8. Вред курения/ The Harm Of Smoking На английском языке Перевод на русский язык The Harm Of Smoking Вред курения The problem of smoking is very acute in modern society. You can see lots of men, women and even teenagers smoking in the streets. It is, of course, the shortest way to bad health. There are many other harmful waste gases in […]...
9. Перевод идиомы smoking gun, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: smoking gun Идиома: smoking gun разг. Перевод: неоспоримое доказательство вины, неоспоримая улика Пример: This document is the smoking gun that proves that he was lying. Этот документ – неопровержимое доказательство того, что он лгал....
10. За и против курения/ Smoking: Advantages And Disadvantages На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Smoking: Advantages And Disadvantages За и против курения Unfortunately more and more people smoke nowadays and the age to start smoking lowers every year. Truly, I can’t think of any advantages of smoking. Some people say it helps to reduce stress, but I suppose it’s not worth it. […]...
11. Перевод слова cigarette Cigarette – сигарета, папироса Перевод слова To puff on a cigarette – дымить сигаретой to smoke a cigarette – выкурить сигарету cigarette end – окурок Can you spare me a Cigarette? Не найдется ли у вас сигаретки? Can I cop a Cigarette from you? Закурить не найдется? He stopped to light a Cigarette. Он остановился, […]...
12. “Вредные привычки: курение, алкоголь, наркотики” (Bad habits: smoking, alcohol, drugs) We all have habits, good or bad. Some of them are a bit strange: reading magazines back to front, for instance. Others can be annoying: like biting your nails or being always late. You are lucky if you have only good and healthy habits: jogging every morning or brushing your teeth after meals. Unfortunately many […]...
13. The Problem of Smoking – Проблема курения Smoking is the best way to bad health. Today half the men and a quarter of the women in the world smoke on the average. Some people think that there is not much sense in refraining from smoking, since the inhabitants of many cities and even villages breathe air contaminated with industrial and automobile wastes. […]...
14. Two retired ladies were on the beach in Miami Two retired ladies were on the beach in Miami. They were discussing the fact that if they go for a swim, someone might steal their cigarettes, but if they take the cigarettes with them, they will get soaked. Then they notice a gorgeous girl walking out of the ocean. She reaches into the top of […]...
15. Starting a Band At work one afternoon, my friend Michael asked me if I wanted to help him start a Band. I was really surprised because I didn’t even know Michael was a Musician. As it turns out, not only was Michael a good Guitarist, he was also a good Songwriter. He wanted to get together a band […]...
16. Limits to Advancement at Work Gloria: Did you hear that Manuel is quitting? He took a job with another company. Sam: I’m not surprised. He came up against the Glass ceiling and he decided To jump ship. Gloria: Really? I didn’t know he was Bucking for promotion. Sam: He’s been trying to become a manager for three years, but other […]...
17. Driving a Company Car Michael: Shall we? Robin: Oh, this is nice. Did you get a new car? Michael: No, this is a Company car. Getting to drive one is one of the Perks of my new job. Robin: Does your new position Call for a lot of driving? Michael: It does. As the Regional supervisor, I have To […]...
18. Asking About Jobs I was at the store The other day. I saw a former co-worker, Michael, across the room. He used to work at my company until he quit a few months ago to start a new job as a Public relations officer at Missouri University. It’s a job he’s been Working toward For years. He wasn’t […]...
19. Getting Around Regulations Michael: I have some Qualms about how we’re handling these accounts. Leona: What do you mean? Michael: There are strict Regulations governing what we can and cannot do, and I think we’re Violating those regulations. Leona: Listen, it’s a matter of Interpretation. We’re not Flouting any regulations. We’re just not Following the letter of the […]...
20. Describing Aches and Pains Nivia: Why are you walking Funny? Michael: Oh, I Pulled a muscle in my right leg while playing with my kids last weekend. It’s hard to walk without feeling a Twinge of Pain. Nivia: I’m sorry to hear that. Why are you sitting in that Awkward position? Michael: I Strained my back while exercising. Initially, […]...
21. Stop It Before It Is Too Late What makes young people smoke, drink, take drugs or lead a dissolute life? As a rule they don’t think about the risks they run and the terrible consequences of such a dissolute life. But they’d better stop it before it is too late. Smoking is practiced by more than 1 billion people including women, teenagers […]...
22. Уроки по английскому языку – Урок 9 I’ve got1 some; I don’t want any. Have you got any peas, please? Yes, I’ve got some big tins. Is anyone2 at home? I can hear3 someone. Yes it’s me. I’m in the kitchen. Do you want4 a cup of tea? – Yes please. Come in then. Have a cigarette5. Thank you, I haven’t got […]...
23. Значение идиомы last-ditch [last-ditch] {adj.} Made or done as a last chance to keep fromlosing or tailing. He threw away his cigarettes in a last-ditcheffort to stop smoking. Compare: BACK TO THE WALL....
24. A chicken and an egg are lying in bed A chicken and an egg are lying in bed. The chicken is smoking a cigarette with a satisfied smile on its face and the egg is frowning and looking put out. The egg mutters to no one in particular, “I guess we answered that question.”...
25. Значение идиомы serve notice [serve notice] {v. phr.} 1. To notify one’s employer in a formal orlegal manner that one is quitting the former’s employment. She gavenotice to her boss that she was quitting because of marriage. 2. Tonotify an employee or a tenant that one no longer needs their servicesor wishes to have them as tenants. The new […]...
26. Значение идиомы chain-smoke [chain-smoke] {v.} To smoke cigarettes or cigars one after another without stopping. Mr. Jones is very nervous. He chain-smokes cigars. [chain smoker] {n.} Mr. Jones is a chain smoker. [chain-smoking] {adj.} or {n.} Chain-smoking is very dangerous to health....
27. Значение идиомы coffin nail [coffin nail] {n.}, {slang} A cigarette. “I stopped smoking,” Algernon said. “In fact, I haven’t had a coffin nail in well over a year.”...
28. Fire and Firefighters Rebecca: Look, there’s Smoke coming from six Stories up. Hugh: Yes, I know. Didn’t you hear the Fire alarm go off upstairs a few minutes ago? Rebecca: No, but I’m really glad there’s a Fire station only a few blocks away. Hey look, there’s the Fire engine. Here come the Firefighters! Hugh: Yeah, let’s get […]...
29. One balmy evening in Rome the Pope decides to One balmy evening in Rome the Pope decides to take a walk. He slips out the rear door of the Vatican and is walking through the back alleys of Rome when he sees a ten-year-old boy smoking a cigarette. The Pope gently says to him, “Young man, you’re much too young to smoke!” The kid […]...
30. New Year’s Resolution This is the time of year when people make their New Year’s resolutions. At the beginning of a new year, people Take stock of their lives and decide to make some changes. A lot of people want To get into shape. They Vow to go to the Health club And Work out everyday. Many people […]...
31. Excuse TO smoke Two teens had been lovers for a few weeks, but the boy was always after the girl to quit smoking. One afternoon, she lit up after some love making, and he said, “You really ought to quit.” She, getting tired of his nagging, said, “I really enjoy a good cigarette after sex.” He replied, “But […]...
32. Значение идиомы cold turkey [cold turkey] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Abruptly and without medical aid to withdraw from the use of an addictive drug or from a serious drinking problem. Joe is a very brave guy; he kicked the habit cold turkey. 2. {n.} An instance of withdrawal from drugs, alcohol, or cigarette smoking. Joe did a cold turkey....
33. MICHAEL KENNEDY What’s the difference between John Denver and Michael Kennedy? John Denver made it alive out of Aspen. Has Elton John re-written any of his songs for Michael Kennedy? Not yet, but he’s done one about the tree: “I’m Still Standing” How can you be sure that Michael was really a Kennedy? Check the family tree. […]...
34. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “She called in sick” Howard Говард Where’s Missy? Где Мисси? Lisa Лиза She called in sick. Она позвонила и сказала, что болеет. Howard Говард Lisa, tell me the truth. I know she’s job hunting. Лиза, не нужно врать. Я знаю, что она ищет другую работу. Lisa Лиза Yes, but she didn’t want anyone to know. Да, но она не […]...
35. To Smoke or Not to Smoke? – Курить или не курить? The problem of smoking is much under discussion. Some people smoke, some don’t. At present little is known for certain about the tobacco effect on the human organism. The amount of nicotine absorbed by a heavy smoker per day is capable of killing a horse. Yet it does no visible harm to the smoker. As […]...
36. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “On cloud nine” Lucy Люси You’re looking happy today. Сегодня ты кажешься счастливой. Lisa Лиза I am. I’ve never been happier. Так и есть. Я никогда не чувствовала себя более счастливой. Lucy Люси Did you win the lottery or something? Ты что, выиграла в лотерею? Lisa Лиза No. Last night Dan proposed to me. He finally popped the […]...
37. Following One’s Dream Cassandra: I’ve had it! I’m Quitting and I’m not coming back. I was Meant for greater things than working in this Pathetic place. Life is Passing me by. Lazlo: You can’t quit. You need the money and you have responsibilities, remember? Cassandra: I’ve Sacrificed enough for Security. I want To make a difference. I want […]...
38. Having Hearing Problems Bernadette: Why are you Mumbling? Claude: I’m not. I said, “What’s wrong with your Hearing?” Bernadette: Nothing is wrong with my hearing. You just need To speak up. Claude: I’m Practically shouting. You need to see a doctor about your Hearing loss. Bernadette: I’m not Hard of hearing. It’s probably just a Buildup of Earwax. […]...
39. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “A needle in a haystack” Lisa Лиса Grandma, I’m so happy Dan finally popped the question. Бабушка, я так счастлива, что Дэн наконец-то попросил меня выйти за него. Grandma Бабушка It’s about time. You’ve been dating forever. Давно пора. Вы встречаетесь уже так долго. Lisa Лиса I was wondering if I could wear your wedding shoes. Я хотела узнать, могла […]...
40. Michael Faraday Michael Faraday is one of the great scientists in the history of man’s work in electricity. He was born in a small village near London on September 11, 1791, in a poor family. His family lived from hand to mouth. At the age of thirteen Michael went to work in a bookbinder’s shop, because he […]...