Murphy’s Travel Laws

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1. Airport AnnouncementsI was walking through the airport to Gate 11 to catch my flight when I heard this announcement: “Attention passengers on English Air flight 232 to Boise. The Departure gate Has been changed. The flight will now be leaving from Gate 26.” That was my flight! I looked at the Flight information monitors, turned around, ... Читать далее...
2. Holiday TravelIt’s hard to avoid traveling Over The holidays but the experience I had last week really Takes the cake. I flew back to Tucson, Arizona, to be with my wife’s family, as we do every Christmas. I got to the airport an hour and a half before my flight, which I thought would be Plenty ... Читать далее...
3. Blind man and guide dog kicked off plane; passengers follow in supportUsually airline passengers side with flight attendants when it comes to safety, but in the case of a US Airways flight Wednesday night, passengers rallied around a blind man and his guide dog and disembarked en masse. All 35 passengers on US Airways Flight 4384 walked off the plane after Albert Rizzi, a blind man ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы travel light[travel light] {v. phr.} To travel with very little luggage or withvery little to carry. Plane passengers must travel light. Tomand Fred traveled light on their camping trip....
5. Wait-Listed for a FlightI can’t believe I made it into San Francisco, At long last! This morning, I went to the airport to Catch my 10 a. m. Flight. I got there early to go through Security. The folks at the TSA can really slow things down sometimes. Since I had an Electronic ticket, I didn’t have to ... Читать далее...
6. HappensFor all of you out there who’ve had to deal with an irate customer, this one is for you. It’s a classic! In tribute to those ‘special’ customers we all love! An award should go to the United Airlines gate agent in Denver for being smart and funny, and making her point, when confronted with ... Читать далее...
7. Фразы и выражения, которые пригодятся в аэропортуСобираясь покинуть границы родной страны, вам еще только предстоит пройти настоящий check-in и предъявить boarding pass. Английский придет на помощь везде! Учим фразы и выражения, чтобы в аэропорту уверенность не улетела вместо вас. Please, arrive at the airport beforehand. — Пожалуйста, приезжайте в аэропорт заранее. To check-in — пройти регистрацию/ Have you already checked-in? — ... Читать далее...
8. Using Electronics on AirplanesFlight attendant: I’m sorry, sir, but all passengers need to turn off their Portable electronic devices for Takeoff, so you’ll need to turn off your Laptop. Alec: I just need to finish one last email. Flight attendant: Sir, we can’t take off until you turn that computer off. Alec: Fine. It’s off. Why all the ... Читать далее...
9. Flying on Low-Cost AirlinesSue: I just made Airline reservations for our trip. Do you want to look over the Itinerary before I purchase the tickets? Alex: Which airline is it? Sue: It’s McTse Air. Alex: Oh, no, I don’t want to fly on that Low-cost airline! We don’t get Assigned seats and all of the Passengers Rush the ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова gateGate — ворота Перевод слова Town gates — городские ворота to go through the gate — проходить в ворота to wait at the gate — ждать у ворот Gate five is now open for flight 509 to London, flight 509 to London now boarding at Gate five. Производится посадка на самолет, следующий рейсом 509 в ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод слова luggageLuggage — багаж Перевод слова Cumbersome luggage — громоздкий багаж hand luggage — ручная кладь unbooked luggage — незарегистрированный багаж Please see after the Luggage. Будьте добры, присмотрите за багажом. I’ll carry your Luggage to your room. Я принесу ваш багаж в номер. My Luggage was overweight by five kilos. Мой багаж превысил допустимый вес ... Читать далее...
12. A strange jigsaw puzzlePaddy gets a phone call from Murphy. «Paddy,» says Murphy, «I’ve got a problem.» «What’s the matter?» replies Paddy «Oi’ve bought a jigsaw and it’s too hard. None of the pieces fit together, and I can’t find any edges.» «What’s the picture of?» asks Paddy «It’s of a big cockerel,» Murphy replies. Paddy says, «Alroight, ... Читать далее...
13. На таможне, в аэропорту (At the customs, at the airport), лексика и слова по темеBoarding – посадка Arrival – прибытие Departure – отправление Flight – авиарейс Final destination – конечный пункт назначения A connecting flight – рейс с пересадкой A check-in desk (counter) – стойка регистрации Passport control – паспортный контроль A customs officer – сотрудник таможни A security guard – сотрудник службы охраны Inspection of the baggage – ... Читать далее...
14. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «Регистрация на рейс в аэропорту» (Checking in for a flight)— Next in line, please… Are you checking in, sir? — Yes, please. — What’s your destination? — It’s Venice, Italy. A connecting flight through Rome. Is the departure still at 9.15? — Yes, it is. Everything is on time today. Can I have your ticket and passport, sir? — Here you are. — Are ... Читать далее...
15. Amusing Jokes about the IrishMrs. Ryan, a mean looking woman, claimed her husband was not thoughtful. In this she was wrong; her husband thought about her too much. One morning on his way to work, he thought about her so much that he got off the subway at 34th Street and went to the Greyhound Terminal and took a ... Читать далее...
16. A businessman was having a tough time lugging his lumpyA businessman was having a tough time lugging his lumpy, oversized travel bag onto the plane. Helped by a flight attendant, he finally managed to stuff it in the overhead bin. «Do you always carry such heavy luggage?» she sighed. «No more,» the man said. «Next time, I’m riding in the bag, and my partner ... Читать далее...
17. Murphy’s Combat LawsMurphy’s Laws Of Combat Operations Friendly fire — isn’t. Recoilless rifles — aren’t. Suppressive fires — won’t. You are not Superman; Marines and fighter pilots take note. A sucking chest wound is Nature’s way of telling you to slow down. If it’s stupid but it works, it isn’t stupid. Try to look unimportant; the enemy ... Читать далее...
18. Storing Luggage on an AirplaneYoshi: Can you hold my jacket while I try to get my Roller bag down the Aisle? Tatiana: All right, but I have to roll my own bag down the aisle, you know. Yoshi: Fine, give it back to me. All of these Overhead bins are full. Where are we supposed To store them? Tatiana: ... Читать далее...
19. Перевод слова passengerPassenger — пассажир Перевод слова Passenger liner — пассажирский лайнер first-class passenger — пассажир первого класса tourist-class passenger — пассажир туристического класса transit passenger — транзитный пассажир Neither the driver nor the Passengers were hurt. Ни водитель, ни пассажиры не были травмированы. Passengers for the next flight should go to the last gate. Пассажиры, улетающие ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод слова frequentFrequent — частый, обычный, постоянный Перевод слова Frequent pulse — учащенный пульс frequent disease — распространенная болезнь frequent visitor — постоянный посетитель This bus makes Frequent stops. Этот автобус часто останавливается. Their treasury exhausted by so Frequent evacuations. Из-за таких частых опустошений их сокровища истощились. Frequent guests receive a discount. Постоянные посетители отеля получают скидку....
21. A closer callThe Pilots One day at a busy airport, the passengers on a commercial airliner are seated, waiting for the cockpit crew to show up so they can get under way. The pilot and co pilot finally appear in the rear of the plane, and begin walking up to the cockpit through the center aisle. Both ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод слова carryCarry — нести, носить, переносить Перевод слова To carry a cane — нести трость to carry cargo — перевозить грузы to carry two — держать два в уме The ship could Carry 70 passengers. Судно могло перевезти 70 пассажиров. The book Carries many tables. Книга содержит много таблиц. This crime Carries the death penalty. Это ... Читать далее...
23. Humor about Irish Pubs(Setting the scene, Ballymun outside of Dublin has a reputation as a rough spot) Fifteen minutes into Aer Lingus Flight EI109 from Madrid to Dublin the Plane encounters a serious problem with the Instrument landing systems. In a Fit of Panic, Paddy the Pilot turns to his co-Pilot and says. «Jazus Mick…Well have to turn ... Читать далее...
24. Meeting the Future In-lawsAtsushi: I don’t mind telling you that I’m really Nervous about meeting your parents. Scarlet: You look like you’re going To face the firing squad. It’s not going to be that bad. Atsushi: I wish I could believe that. I’m going to try to make a good First impression, but I don’t think they’re going ... Читать далее...
25. Lost all my luggageMcAteer arrived at J. F. K. Airport and wandered about the terminal with tears streaming down his cheeks. An airline employee asked him if he was already homesick. «No,» replied McAteer. «I’ve lost all me luggage!» «How’d that happen?» «The cork fell out,» said the Irishman....
26. Equally qualifiedYoung man Murphy applied for an engineering position at an Irish firm based in Dublin. An American applied for the same job and both applicants having the same qualifications were asked to take a test by the Department manager. Upon completion of the test both men only missed one of the questions. The manager went ... Читать далее...
27. The work qualification testMurphy applied for an engineering position at an Irish firm based in Dublin. An American applied for the same job and both applicants having the same qualifications were asked to take a test by the Department manager. Upon completion of the test both men only missed one of the questions. The manager went to Murphy ... Читать далее...
28. Soldier stands guardA new soldier was on sentry duty at the main gate. His orders were clear. No car was to enter unless it had a special sticker on the windshield. A big Army car came up with a general seated in the back. The sentry said, «Halt, who goes there?» The chauffeur, a corporal, says, «General ... Читать далее...
29. Thirty minutes before a plane landed, its cabin lights came onThirty minutes before a plane landed, its cabin lights came on, indicating to the flight attendants that breakfast could be served. One of the passengers, upset because he was awakened, growled, «Who turned on the fucking lights!» «Oh, no sir,» the nearest flight attendant replied. «Those are the breakfast lights. You slept through the ‘fucking ... Читать далее...
30. Jerry Falwell was seated next to President ClintonJerry Falwell was seated next to President Clinton on a recent flight. After the plane was airborne, the flight attendant came around for drink orders. The President asked for a whisky & soda, which was brought and placed before him. The attendant then asked the minister if he would also like drink. The minister replied ... Читать далее...
31. Irish Pub JokesMurphy won the Irish Sweepstakes $100,000.00 and was on a long holiday in America. He went on a bus tour and traveled for hours and hours through desert country and oil fields. Murphy said, «Where are we now?» The guide said, «We’re in the great state of Texas.» «It’s a big place,» said Murphy. The ... Читать далее...
32. Air Canada flight finds stranded Australian yachtThey were ready to land in Australia, at the end of a 14-hour international flight, when the 270 passengers of an Air Canada flight were suddenly thrown into a high-seas search-and-rescue operation. Flight AC033 diverted after pilot Andrew Robertson got a call from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority on Tuesday to help search for a ... Читать далее...
33. Talking on a planeThe following is supposedly a true story relating to an actual event that took place during a flight. As a Delta Air Lines jet was flying over Arizona on a clear day, the co-pilot was providing his passengers with a running commentary about landmarks over the PA system. «Coming up on the right, you can ... Читать далее...
34. ПДД (Правила дорожного движения)/ Traffic LawsНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Traffic Laws ПДД (Правила дорожного движения) Modern life is full of traps and dangerous situations. If centuries ago there were only horse carriages on the streets and there was no real danger of being hit, nowadays we must obey a number of rules to be safe on roads. ... Читать далее...
35. Instrument Flying guide for Animal LoversHaving detailed the concept of attitude control, there is another method which you may prefer. For reasons that will become apparent, it is recommended for those pilots whose airplanes have large, easily cleaned cabins. Known as the «Cat and Duck Method» of instrument flight, it has received much publicity and is considered to have a ... Читать далее...
36. Flight attendantВ топике Стюардесса я делюсь своей мечтой – стать стюардессой. Эта профессия привлекает меня потому, что я смогу посмотреть новые страны и познакомиться с людьми разных национальностей. Для того чтобы стать стюардессой, нужно хорошо знать английский язык. Кроме того, стюардесса должна быть всегда доброжелательна и вежлива с пассажирами, уметь подать еду и напитки и еще ... Читать далее...
37. Buying Travel InsuranceJosette: I admit it. I’m a nervous traveler and I don’t like traveling internationally. Tae-jin: You could get Travel insurance. Doing that would make you feel more Secure, wouldn’t it? Josette: Maybe. What types of Coverage are available? Tae-jin: You could get insurance to cover Mishaps on the trip, such as cancelled flights or Missed ... Читать далее...
38. Airport LayoverI was going to see a friend of mine in Oklahoma City and decided to use my Frequent flyer miles. I Booked a flight, but the only one they had had a long Layover in Denver. I had three hours To kill And I decided to get something to eat at the food court. Unfortunately, ... Читать далее...
39. Getting In-Flight ServiceI pushed the Call button to get the attention of the Flight attendant. Flight attendant: Yes? What can I do for you? Hal: It’s very cold in the Cabin. Is it possible to get a Blanket? Flight attendant: We’re out of blankets, but here’s a Pillow. Hal: Okay, thanks. I was asleep during the Meal ... Читать далее...
40. Аэропорт и самолет на английскомLanding — посадка landing gear — шасси lavatory — туалет life vest — спасательный жилет liquid — жидкость luggage, baggage — багаж luggage carrier — тележка (для багажа) luggage tags / labels — бирки на багаже luggage ticket — багажная квитанция metal detector — металлоискатель middle seat — среднее сидение no smoking sign — сигнал ... Читать далее...