NPR Pulled a Brilliant April Fools’ Prank On People Who Don’t Read

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1. Academics Write Papers Arguing Over How Many People Read (And Cite) Their PapersThere are a lot of scientific papers out there. One estimate puts the count at 1.8 million articles published each year, in about 28,000 journals. Who actually reads those papers? According to one 2007 study, not many people: half of academic papers are read only by their authors and journal editors, the study’s authors write. ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова readRead — читать Перевод слова Destructive read-out — считывание информации с разрушением to read down to the last page — дочитать до последней страницы to read an instrument — снимать показание прибора to know how to read — уметь читать He likes to Read. Он любит читать. Can you Read French? Ты умеешь читать по-французски? ... Читать далее...
3. The new metro cop pulled a speeder who wasThe new metro cop pulled a speeder who was zipping down Maple Avenue. «Can I see your license and registration, bub?», the cop inquired. «But officer,» the fellow started, «I can explain…» «Shut yer trap, bub!» snapped the officer. «You’re going downtown and sit a while till the sarge gets back.» «But, officer, I think ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы read over[read over] {v. phr.} To read hurriedly in a rather superficialmanner. The professor said he had no time to read my essaythoroughly but that he had read it over and would comment later indetail....
5. Фразовый глагол read into — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: read into Перевод: вкладывать в чьи-либо слова или действия дополнительный смысл, которого не существует Пример: I think you’re reading too much into a casual remark. Мне кажется, ты слишком много приписываешь обычному замечанию....
6. Avoiding Show and Movie SpoilersLee: I’m reading this article about the new Season of our favorite show. It’s Premiering next week. Kira: Don’t tell me anything about it, especially Spoilers. Lee: But don’t you want to know which Guest stars will be Making appearances and the Plot twists that are Coming up? Kira: No, I don’t! I don’t watch ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы read one like a book[read one like a book] {v. phr.}, {informal} To understand someonecompletely; know what he will think or do at any time. John’sgirlfriend could read him like a book. Compare: READ ONE’S MIND....
8. Значение идиомы read one’s mind[read one’s mind] {v. phr.} To know what someone else is thinking. I have known John so long that I can read his mind. — [mindreader] {n.} That’s exactly what I was going to say. You must be amind reader! Compare: READ LIKE A BOOK....
9. Значение идиомы read between the lines[read between the lines] {v. phr.} To understand all of a writer’smeaning by guessing at what he has left unsaid. Some kinds ofpoetry make you read between the lines. A clever foreigncorrespondent can often avoid censorship by careful wording, leavinghis audience to read between the lines....
10. A man says to his wifeA man says to his wife, «Get ready you, me & the dog are going fishing.» Wife says, «I dont want to go.» Man gives her 3 choices, fishing, blow job or take it up the a*se. Wife pick blow job. After she sucking for a while she says, «It tastes like sh*t. Man says, ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы read into[read into] {v. phr.} To attribute extra meaning to; deduce from;consider to be implicit in. Just because Fred’s letters sounded sofriendly Mary was wrong to read anything serious into them....
12. Значение идиомы read the riot act[read the riot act] {v. phr.} To give someone a strong warning orscolding. Three boys were late to class and the teacher read theriot act to them....
13. Значение идиомы read up on[read up on] {v. phr.} To study carefully in preparation for anexamination or other special purpose. Since Mr. and Mrs. Lee aregoing to take their American citizenship exams soon, they must read upon the Constitution and the three branches of government....
14. What causes people to have arthritisA man who smelled like a distillery flopped on a subway seat next to a priest. The man’s tie was stained, his face was plastered with red lipstick, and a half empty bottle of gin was sticking out of his torn coat pocket. He opened his newspaper and began reading. After a few minutes, the ... Читать далее...
15. Famous peopleEugene d’Albert (noted German composer) was married six times. At an evening reception which he attended with his fifth wife shortly after their wedding, he presented the lady to a friend who said politely, «Congratulations, Herr d’Albert; you have rarely introduced me to so charming a wife.» During a visit to America, Winston Churchill was ... Читать далее...
16. Фразовый глагол read up on — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: read up on Перевод: специально изучать, исследовать Пример: I need to read up on the company before I go on the job interview. Мне нужно изучить эту компанию, перед тем, как я пойду на собеседование по поводу работы....
17. Значение идиомы sight-read[sight-read] {v.} To be able to play music without memorization byreading the sheet music and immediately playing it. Experienced, good musicians are expected to be able to sight-read....
18. Driver pays 1 million RMB for ‘lucky’ 88888 license plate, gets pulled over 8 times in one dayAfter spending just 30,000 RMB ($4,370) on his new vehicle, a driver surnamed Liu decided to splurge on his license plate, spending 1 million RMB ($145,705) on one with 5 lucky number 8s, hoping it would keep him out of trouble on the road. It totally backfired on him. On his first day behind the ... Читать далее...
19. Перевод слова TuesdayTuesday — Вторник Перевод слова On Tuesday — во вторник to come every Tuesday — приходить каждый вторник pancake tuesday — блинный вторник He’s off every Tuesday. Он отсутствует каждый вторник. Shall we meet next Tuesday? Давай встретимся в следующий вторник? Tuesday always follows Monday. Вторник всегда следует за понедельником....
20. Значение идиомы read one one’s rights[read one one’s rights] {v. phr.} To give to an arrested person thelegally required statement regarding the rights of such a person. «Read him his rights,» Sergeant,» the captain said, «and book him forbreaking and entering.»...
21. Книга, которую я прочитала/ The Book I Have ReadНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык The Book I Have Read Книга, которую я прочитала My name is Regina and I’m fourteen years old. I study at the local secondary school at the eighth grade. One of my favourite subjects is Literature, as I like reading very much. I’m a frequent visitor of the ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод идиомы read someone his or her rights, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: read someone his or her rights Перевод: зачитать кому-либо его права (во время ареста, задержания) Пример: The police officer read the bank robber his rights when he was arrested. Офицер полиции зачитал грабителю банка его права, когда он был задержан....
23. An 18th-century vagabond in EnglandAn 18th-century vagabond in England, exhausted and famished, came to a roadside Inn with a sign reading: «George and the Dragon.» He knocked. The Innkeeper’s wife stuck her head out a window. «Could ye spare some victuals?» The woman glanced at his shabby, dirty clothes. «No!» she shouted. «Could I have a pint of ale?» ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод идиомы read between the lines, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: read between the lines Перевод: читать между строк; найти скрытый смысл в чем-либо Пример: I can read between the lines and I know what my friend was trying to say. Я умею читать между строк, и я знаю, что пытался сказать мой друг....
25. Перевод идиомы read someone’s mind, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: read someone’s mind Перевод: читать мысли кого-либо; догадаться, о чем кто-либо думает Пример: It is very difficult to read the mind of my boss and know what she wants me to do. Очень сложно догадаться, о чем думает мой начальник и понять, что она хочет, чтобы я сделал....
26. Seeing an Eye DoctorI’ve been getting a lot of headaches the past few weeks and my co-worker suggested I go see an Optometrist. Dr. Olho: Okay, let’s take a look. Do you wear Glasses or Contacts? Virginia: I used to, but I had Laser eye surgery three years ago and I don’t wear them anymore. Dr. Olho: I ... Читать далее...
27. A Business ContractViolet: Thanks for agreeing to meet with me about the new Contract. It’s important that both Parties understand and agree to all of the Terms before we can move ahead. Karik: It’s In the best interest of both of our companies for this agreement To be signed, so I’m glad to be here. How should ... Читать далее...
28. A driver pulled up beside a rundown farmhouseA driver pulled up beside a rundown farmhouse. He got out and knocked at the door. A very old woman answered the door, and he asked her for directions to Des Moines. «Don’t know,» the woman said. He got back in his car and pulled away. Then he heard voices. He looked in his rearview ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы shut up[shut up] {v.} 1. {informal} To stop talking. Little Ruthie toldFather about his birthday surprise before Mother could shut her up. -Often used as a command; usually considered rude. Shut up and letJoe say something. If you’ll shut up for a minute, I’ll tell youour plan. Syn.: BUTTON YOUR LIP, DRY UP, KEEP ONE’S MOUTH ... Читать далее...
30. Having Plumbing ProblemsMickey: Hello, McQuillan Plumbing. Colleen: Hi, I’m having a lot of Plumbing problems. Can you send a Plumber out to my house right away? Mickey: Yes, we can. But first, let’s find out what the problems are. Colleen: Well, to start, my Toilet won’t Flush and it’s Overflowing. Mickey: An overflowing toilet – Check. What ... Читать далее...
31. Learning to Read MusicMike: You have a great voice. You should join our Choir. Grace: I don’t know anything about music. I can’t even Read music. Mike: It’s not that hard. I could teach you. Look, this is a Piece we’re working on right now. Grace: What’s that weird thing at the beginning? Mike: That’s the Clef. It ... Читать далее...
32. Перевод слова shutShut — закрывать, затворять, закрытый Перевод слова To keep one’s mouth shut — держать язык за зубами to shut the lid — захлопнуть крышку to shut the door on proposals — решительно отвергнуть предложения to shut a passage — перекрыть проход He Shut his eyes and went to sleep. Он закрыл глаза и заснул. He ... Читать далее...
33. Ultra dumb people 02A man walked in to a Topeka, Kansas Kwik Shop, and asked for all the money in the cash drawer. Apparently, the take was too small, so he tied up the store clerk and worked the counter himself for three hours until police showed up and grabbed him. In Ohio, an unidentified man in his ... Читать далее...
34. Reading the NewspaperI Fell into the habit of reading the newspaper every morning when I was a kid. Back then, there used to be two daily newspapers-morning Edition and an afternoon edition. Nowadays, of course, many cities in the U. S. have just a morning paper. I’m not too Picky about which newspaper I read, although When ... Читать далее...
35. What thin people doBy Barbara Florio Graham From McCall’s, June, 1983, I read every diet I can get my hands on. I even follow their suggestions. But eventually, inevitably, I always get fat again. Now, at last, I’ve found The Answer. After living for almost 14 years with a man who never gains an ounce no matter what ... Читать далее...
36. Перевод слова articleArticle — статья, параграф Перевод слова Lead article — передовая статья to revise an article — проверять, исправлять статью to flip through an article — бегло просмотреть статью The Article is very well written. Статья очень хорошо написана. I have just received the Articles of capitulation. Я только что получил соглашение о капитуляции....
37. Перевод слова brilliantBrilliant — замечательный, выдающийся; бриллиант Перевод слова Brilliant sunshine — ослепительный солнечный свет brilliant wit — блестящее остроумие brilliant example — замечательный пример She has a Brilliant mind. У нее блестящий ум. I think that’s a Brilliant idea. Я думаю, что это блестящая идея. The sun was shining Brilliantly. Солнце вовсю сияло....
38. Перевод слова eventuallyEventually — в конце концов, со временем Перевод слова He will eventually be the gainer by it — в конечном счете он только выиграет от этого he will do it eventually — в конце концов он это сделает, он сделает это рано или поздно He Eventually died of drink. В конце концов он умер от ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы shut off[shut off] {v.} 1. To make stop coming. Please shut off the hose before the grass gets toowet. Compare: TURN OFF. 2. To be apart; be separated from; also toseparate from. Our camp is so far from the highway we feel shut offfrom the world when we are there. The sow is so bad tempered ... Читать далее...
40. How the creators of Airplane! pulled off one of the funniest jokes we’ve ever heardHoly hell! This is one of the funniest stories we’ve heard in a long time. Ask yourself, «how far are you willing to go for a joke?» Once you’ve determined that, realize that David Zucker is willing to take it even further. First some background. David Zucker and his brother Jerry Zucker are part of ... Читать далее...