Noisy Neighbors

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1. An Unwelcome Business in the NeighborhoodPatricia: Finally! That empty building has a new Tenant. That’s great for the neighborhood. Francois: Think again. The new tenant plans to open a Strip club. Patricia: A strip club in the middle of a Residential neighborhood?! That must be a Violation of city Ordinances. The city won’t allow that. Francois: I’m not so sure. ... Читать далее...
2. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «Между соседями/ Between Neighbors»По-английски Перевод на русский Rogrigo: Hello, neighbor. Родриго: Привет, соседка. Lesley: Hi, there. Are you new here? I haven’t seen you before. Лесли: Привет. Вы тут недавно? Не видела вас раньше. Rogrigo: Yes, I am. I bought this house with a garden last week, so now we are going to be neighbors. Родриго: Да, так ... Читать далее...
3. Two neighbors had been fighting each otherTwo neighbors had been fighting each other for nigh on four decades. Bob buys a Great Dane and teaches it to use the bathroom in Bill’s yard. For one whole year Bill ignores the dog. So Bob then buys a cow and teaches it to use the bathroom in Bill’s yard. After about a year ... Читать далее...
4. Renting an ApartmentHeather: Hi, are you the Apartment manager? I saw the Vacancy sign outside and I’m looking for an apartment. Sam: Yes, I’m Sam. We have one Unit available right now. When are you looking To move in? Heather: The Lease on my apartment Is up soon, so I’d like to move in The first of ... Читать далее...
5. Meeting a New NeighborNancy: Hello there! Hello! Eric: Hello. Nancy: I’m Nancy, your Neighbor across the street. You’re new to the neighborhood. Eric: Yes, I just moved in last weekend. Nancy: That’s nice. How are you Settling in? Eric: Fine, thanks. Nancy: Would you like to come over and have a cup of coffee? I can give you ... Читать далее...
6. Types of VandalismJim: Did you hear what happened to the Romeros? Helene: No, what? Jim: They went on vacation for a week and Vandals broke a couple of windows in the back of their house and Tagged their living room walls with Graffiti. Helene: That’s terrible! There are always Punks who like To egg houses in this ... Читать далее...
7. Фразовый глагол quiet down — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: quiet down Перевод: утихать, успокаиваться; успокаивать, утихомирить Пример: The neighbors told us to quiet down last night or they would call the police. Вчера вечером соседи сказали нам, чтобы мы вели себя потише, или они вызовут полицию....
8. Значение идиомы one up[one up] {adj. phr.} Having an advantage; being one step ahead, John graduated from high school; he is one up on Bob, who droppedout. The Platters are one up on their neighbors. They own the onlycolor television set in their neighborhood....
9. Перевод слова quietQuiet — 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....
10. Stranger on an AirplaneFay: Excuse me. I’m in the Window seat. Dustin: Oh, sure. Let me get up and let you in. Fay: Thanks. Dustin: Are you traveling on business? Fay: Yes, I am. I’m Changing planes in Denver On my way to South Carolina, and then I’m Off to Georgia on Wednesday. There’s no rest for the ... Читать далее...
11. Being a BachelorIris: I’m thinking of inviting Simone and Jerry over for dinner. Alex: This isn’t another attempt at Matchmaking, is it? Jerry is a Confirmed bachelor and he’s not Looking to marry or become involved in a relationship. Iris: He’s not a confirmed bachelor. In this neighborhood with so many single women, he’s an Eligible bachelor. ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы go to the trouble[go to the trouble] or [take the trouble] {v. phr.} To make troubleor extra work for yourself; bother. John told Mr. Brown not to goto the trouble of driving him home. Since your aunt took thetrouble to get you a nice birthday present, the least you can do is tothank her. Compare: PUT OUT....
13. The Blind DateI Broke up With my boyfriend last month. We had Gone out for a year and I was ready to Settle down. But, I could tell that he still wanted to Play the field before getting married. I don’t think Don ever Cheated on Me, but I finally realized that he wasn’t The Marrying type. ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы work out[work out] {v. phr.} 1. To find an answer to. John worked outhis math problems all by himself. Mary had trouble getting alongwith her roommate, but they worked it out. Compare: FIGURE OUT. 2. Toplan; develop. Mary worked out a beautiful design for a sweater. Alice worked out a new hair-do. 3. To accomplish; arrange. ... Читать далее...
15. Noisy stuffRadar: «Flight 1234, for noise abatement turn right 45 degrees.» Pilot: «Roger, but we are at 35,000 feet, how much noise can we make up here?» Radar: «Sir, have you ever heard the noise a 727 makes when it hits a 747?»...
16. Перевод слова noisyNoisy — шумный, галдящий Перевод слова Noisy crowd — кричащая толпа noisy market — рыночный галдеж noisy celebration — шумное празднование London is a Noisy place. Лондон — шумный город. It was so Noisy it was hard to carry on a conversation. Было так шумно, что сложно было продолжать беседу. The children were too Noisy ... Читать далее...
17. Selecting a Neighborhood to Live InLeona: I want to live close to Downtown. We can get everywhere On foot and walk to most Amenities. Jeremy: Downtown is always Bustling and noisy, and the Crime rate is really high. I’d rather have Proximity to parks and Open spaces. Leona: If we lived downtown, we wouldn’t have to worry about Commute time ... Читать далее...
18. And Badly-Behaved ChildrenJosephine: Hello. Ray: Hi, Josephine, it’s Ray. We have a meeting today at 10 a. m. and I was wondering if you would mind if I brought my kids with me. Their babysitter didn’t show up. Josephine: Oh, sure. That’s no problem. Your children are so Well-behaved. Even at their age, they have Impeccable manners. ... Читать далее...
19. Being ForgetfulCharlize: You won’t Forget that we’re going over to the Wong’s for dinner tomorrow night, will you? Pete: It’s Etched in my brain. I won’t forget. Charlize: It Slipped your mind last week that we were meeting Donna at the movies, remember? Pete: I was Preoccupied last week, but I won’t forget about tomorrow night. ... Читать далее...
20. Paying an Unexpected VisitLorraine: Hi, this is a surprise. To what do I owe this pleasure? Terrance: Can’t I just Drop in on my little sister Unannounced to see how she is? I was just in this Neck of the woods and thought I would Pay you a visit. Lorraine: Sure you were. Of course, I’m glad to ... Читать далее...
21. Seasons and MonthsA year is the average time it takes for the Earth to go once round the Sun. There are 12 months or 52 weeks or 365 days in a year. Every four years there is a leap year. It has 366 days. The names of the months are: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, ... Читать далее...
22. Unable to attend the funeral after his father diedUnable to attend the funeral after his father died, a son who lived far away called his brother and told him, «Do something nice for Dad and send me the bill.» Later, he got a bill for $200.00, which he paid. The next month, he got another bill for $200.00, which he also paid, figuring ... Читать далее...
23. Being Forced Out of a PositionJulianna: Ha ha! The Wicked witch is dead! Hugo: What are you talking about? Julianna: Bettina is Stepping down as chairperson of the committee. I Thought this day would never come. Hugo: That’s a big surprise. I never thought I’d Live to see the day when Bettina would Willingly give up her position. Julianna: It ... Читать далее...
24. Animals in a ZooDeborah: I can’t wait to see the Elephants at the Zoo. I wish I could see them in their Natural habitat, but a zoo is the Next best thing. Zach: I don’t want to go to a place where animals are kept In captivity. How would you like it if you were locked in a ... Читать далее...
25. Going to the ParkI arrived at the Park a little early for our neighborhood baseball game and I needed To kill some time. I decided to take a walk along one of the Trails so I could look at the Scenery. Suddenly, I Came across A woman sitting under a Tree. Octavi: What a beautiful day to be ... Читать далее...
26. Blowing the Whistle at WorkBecky: What are we going to do? Saeed: I don’t know. I need time to think about the Ramifications of Blowing the whistle. Becky: There are No two ways about it. If we Step up and do the right thing, we are putting our jobs On the line. Saeed: But we can’t keep quiet about ... Читать далее...
27. Giving ComplimentsA friend from work, Nia, Asked a few of us over to her apartment to watch the game this Sunday and I was really nervous. I’ve always liked Nia and I was hoping we could Be more than friends. My brother, Charlie, said that if I really liked her, I should be sure to give ... Читать далее...
28. Being Unsure and UnreadyAida: When our Bigwigs from the Cleveland office arrive next week, I think we’ll have a lot to show them. Dale: I wouldn’t be so sure about that. Giselle told me yesterday that it’s a Toss up whether she’ll finish the program she’s working on by next week, but Don’t quote me on that. Aida: ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы borrow trouble[borrow trouble] {v. phr.} To worry for nothing about trouble that may not come; make trouble for yourself needlessly. Don’t borrow trouble by worrying about next year. It’s too far away. You are borrowing trouble if you try to tell John what to do. Compare: ASK FOR, CROSS ONE’S BRIDGES BEFORE ONE COMES TO THEM, ... Читать далее...
30. Hiring Temp WorkersBethany: I just talked to Steve about hiring Replacements for Cyril, who quit last month and for Megan, who is leaving at the end of this week. Do you know what he told me? He doesn’t want to hire Permanent replacements. He wants To make do with Temps! Enrique: I can see it from Steve’s ... Читать далее...
31. Living in a Condo or Co-opDiane: I’m so Exasperated! I’m really tired of the Homeowner’s association in my condo building. Ricardo: What’s the matter with it? Diane: The people who sit on the condo association board are a bunch of Do-nothings. I’ve filed Complaint after complaint and they refuse To enforce the House rules. Ricardo: Well, that might not be ... Читать далее...
32. Перевод слова monthMonth — месяц Перевод слова Against the end of the month — к концу месяца the inside of a month — середина месяца inside of a month — в пределах месяца last month — в прошлом месяце He’ll be here for a Month. Он пробудет здесь месяц. He was gone for a Month. Он исчез ... Читать далее...
33. A Marriage Proposal II have been trying to Get up the nerve to ask my girlfriend to Marry me. We have been dating for almost a year and I think she’s The one. I went shopping for Engagement Rings and really hated the experience. I wasn’t sure what kind of ring she’d like and it took me a ... Читать далее...
34. 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...
35. Police salvage blind Trish Vickers’ inkless novel pagesTrish Vicars who wrote 26 pages of her book before realising her pen had ran out of ink. When blind writer Trish Vickers failed to notice her pen had run out of ink Dorset Police made a real impression on her. The boys in blue came to her rescue and recovered 26 pages of her ... Читать далее...
36. Перевод слова needlessNeedless — ненужный, излишний, бесполезный Перевод слова Needless work — бесполезная работа needless trouble — ненужные хлопоты needless cruelty — бессмысленная жестокость It is Needless to dilate. Нет нужды распространяться об этом. The tenant went to very Needless expense. Арендатор пошел на абсолютно ненужные расходы. Charles hates Needless waste. Карл ненавидит непроизводительные затраты. Происхождение слова ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы at first[at first] {adv. phr.} In the beginning; at the start. The driver didn’t see the danger at first. At first the job looked good to Bob, but later it became tire some. There was a little trouble at first, but things soon were quiet....
38. Как ответить на вопрос «когда?»Now — сейчас then — потом the day before yesterday — позавчера yesterday morning — вчера утром yesterday — вчера last night — вчера вечером this morning — cегодня утром today — сегодня tonight — сегодня вечером tomorrow morning — завтра утром tomorrow — завтра tomorrow night — завтра вечером the day after tomorrow — ... Читать далее...
39. Naming ChildrenCeleste: So, here is my Shortlist. Albert: A shortlist for what? Celeste: Baby names. Albert: We have months to decide. Don’t you think we should wait? Celeste: No, I want to be prepared. Here, take a look. See what you think. Albert: Ezekiel?! You want to name our child Ezekiel? He’ll be Teased by every ... Читать далее...
40. Changing the Subject in ConversationLaura: I think that’s all we need to talk about regarding last month’s report. Let’s Turn to this month’s report, Shall we? I didn’t get a copy of it. Could someone Hand me one? Gaius: By the way, I have just one last comment before we Shift our focus to this month’s report. It seems ... Читать далее...