Paying an Unexpected Visit

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1. A young mother paying a visit to a doctorA young mother paying a visit to a doctor friend and his wife made no attempt to restrain her five-year-old son, who was ransacking an adjoining room. But finally, an extra loud clatter of bottles did prompt her to say, “I hope, doctor, you don’t mind Johnny being in there.” “No,” said the doctor calmly, […]...
2. Brenda, pregnant with her first child, was paying a visit toBrenda, pregnant with her first child, was paying a visit to her obstetrician’s office. When the exam was over, she shyly began, “My husband wants me to ask you…” “I know, I know.” the doctor said, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder, “I get asked that all the time. Sex is fine until late […]...
3. Getting an Unexpected Marriage ProposalSean: By now, I think you know how I feel about you. I’m Madly in love with you and I believe In my heart of hearts that you’re my Soul mate. Ayako: That’s really Sweet of you to say. Sean: And because I feel the way I do, I would like to ask you a […]...
4. Art in our life – Искусство в нашей жизниArt plays an important role in my life. It aids the people`s understanding of their culture. No doubt tastes should be developed through images of high artistic culture, whereas works of popular culture as a rule meet consumer`s tastes. In my opinion the habit of looking at good pictures is in itself a means by […]...
5. Перевод слова pursuePursue – преследовать, продолжать Перевод слова To pursue investigation – производить расследование to pursue a runaway – преследовать беглеца to pursue one’s studies – продолжать занятия She is ruthless in Pursuing her goals. Она безжалостна в преследовании своих целей. Hounds Pursued the fox for miles. Гончие преследовали лису несколько миль. She plans to Pursue a […]...
6. Перевод слова devoteDevote – посвящать (себя чему-то) Перевод слова To devote one’s life to art – посвятить свою жизнь искусству to devote oneself – предаваться; целиком отдаваться to devote attention – уделять внимание This day’s paper I Devote to women. Сегодняшний доклад я посвящаю женщинам. We Devote five full days a month to training. Мы уделяем пять […]...
7. Перевод идиомы pay someone or something a visit / pay a visit to someone or something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: pay someone or something a visit / pay a visit to someone or something Перевод: навести визит кому-либо или чему-либо, посетить кого-либо или что-либо Пример: I paid the tax office a visit to try and resolve my tax problem. Я посетил налоговую службу, чтобы попытаться решить свои проблемы с налогами....
8. A visit to the sick friend – Визит к больному другуВ топике Посещение больного друга – я делюсь своими мыслями, как важно быть здоровым, но иногда кто-то из друзей может и заболеть, например, гриппом или простудой. Болезнь можно вылечить таблетками, но моральная поддержка тоже помогает. В таких случаях не забывайте посетить своего друга, ведь ваше посещение его обрадует, придаст новые силы и он выздоровеет быстрее. […]...
9. Paying for CollegeChris: Which colleges are you applying to? Marcella: None. I can’t afford to go to college. Even if I lived at home, Tuition, fees, and books are just too expensive. Chris: You could apply for Financial aid. Marcella: I don’t want to get a bunch of Loans and be In debt for the next 10 […]...
10. Перевод слова artistArtist – ходожник, артист Перевод слова Opera artist – оперный певец an artist by birth – художник по призванию artist in words – мастер слова He has an Artist’s eye. У него взгляд художника. He was made to be an Artist. Ему суждено было стать художником. Примеры из жизни В русском языке словом “Артист” чаще […]...
11. At the Art ExhibitI really wanted to see the new Exhibit at the art museum and invited Lucy to come along. We both like Contemporary art and this was an Exhibition for an artist that we’ve both liked, Ever since she was An up and coming artist 10 years ago. This was a Retrospective so there was going […]...
12. Перевод слова paintingPainting – картина, живопись, окрашивание Перевод слова Flemish painting – фламандская живопись a painting in oils – картина, написанная маслом a vivid painting of his impressions – живое описание его впечатлений crayons and water-colours can be used for painting – для раскрашивания можно пользоваться цветными карандашами и акварелью painting and decorating – малярные работы He […]...
13. A Visit to the DoctorGoing to the doctor is never Particularly pleasant for me. But I couldn’t Put it off Any longer. It was time for my Annual physical, and there was no Getting around it. So I picked up the phone and called for an appointment. “I’d like to see Dr. Shimoya next week, please, if that’s possible,” […]...
14. We have new babiesFor weeks a six-year old lad kept telling his first-grade teacher about the baby brother or sister that was expected at his house. One day the mother allowed the boy to feel the movements of the unborn child. The six-year old was obviously impressed, but made no comment. Furthermore, he stopped telling his teacher about […]...
15. Describing Facial FeaturesI was Mugged while I was walking home last night. This morning, I was at the police station with a Sketch artist to see if we could come up with a picture of what the thief looked like. Sketch artist: Okay, you said that this was a man in his 40’s. Can you tell me […]...
16. Little Tommy is at the zoo on a school visitLittle Tommy is at the zoo on a school visit and he spots a deer. Being a city kid he’s never seen one before and so he asks his teacher, “What’s that, Miss?” Miss decides to play a word game with him and says, “That’s what your Daddy calls Mummy, Tommy.” Tommy thinks for a […]...
17. Перевод слова unexpectedUnexpected – неожиданный, внезапный Перевод слова Unexpected death – внезапная смерть unexpected guest – нежданный гость unexpected shower – неожиданный дождь Danger comes from Unexpected places. Опасность появляется оттуда, откуда не ожидаешь. The Unexpected news fairly knocked me back. Неожиданная новость просто ошеломила меня. His father died Unexpectedly. Его отец умер внезапно. Происхождение слова unexpected […]...
18. Перевод слова sisterSister – сестра, родственный Перевод слова Twin sister – сестра-двойняшка lay sister – послушница sister cities – города-побратимы sister languages – близкородственные языки She’s my twin Sister. Она – моя сестра-близнец. Do you know my Sister? Вы знаете мою сестру? He bequeathed his property to his Sister. Он завещал свое имущество сестре....
19. Paying the BillsGrace: Did you already pay the Bills for this month? Will: No, I haven’t gotten around to it yet. Why? Grace: We got a Late notice from the credit card company. The notice says that they haven’t received the payment yet and it’s Past the due date. We are being charged a Late fee plus […]...
20. Paying an Employee Under the TableMartin: I’m confused. I’ve been Going over the books and I don’t see several members of the Staff listed and Accounted for. Jina: Oh, I have a special arrangement with a few of them. I pay them Under the table. Martin: Are you sure that’s wise? You could Get busted for Tax evasion. Jina: No […]...
21. Distinctive Facial FeaturesMona: How is the Portrait coming along? Leonardo: I’m done with the Sketches and I’m ready to start on the painting. Mona: This Commission is quite a Godsend for a new artist. If you do a good job with this portrait, you may get other commissions. Leonardo: It’s all the same to me. I paint […]...
22. Paying Airline FeesJustine: So that’s the plan. We drive to San Francisco, then to Portland, then to Seattle, and then to Vancouver. Howie: What? Why are we driving to Vancouver instead of flying? Justine: Haven’t you noticed all of the Fees the airlines are Tacking on these days? First, there were the fuel Surcharges and now, there […]...
23. 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 […]...
24. Life as a thingLife is so interesting thing…. when i was 3 years i always ask her play game with me. i was so small and also i was sweat. Now i am 13 years old, i really grow up.. at the moment i am studying chinese in China. I have a dream be with my mother very […]...
25. About Myself (liana)Let me introduce myself. My name is Liana. I’m thirteen. I was born the seventh of July. I’m study in the seventh grade. I live in Volsk. I have a younger brother and sister. My sister is twelve; she is studying in sixth grade. My brother is eight. he is in the second grade. Most […]...
26. 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. […]...
27. Alexei SavrasovAlexei Savrasov was a Russian landscape painter and creator of the lyrical landscape style. Savrasov was born into the family of a merchant. He began to draw early and in 1838 he entered the Moscow School of painting, sculpturing and architecture. He graduated from it in 1850, and immediately began to specialize in landscape painting. […]...
28. TraditionsA man and a woman got married, and he told her : ” since you are my wife you should respect my traditions and habits…and i have 3 traditions. So, first tradition: On wednesdays i play football with my friends…no matter what..whether it snows or it rains…i dont care..i play football!! -Is it clear for […]...
29. Starting a New School YearMom: It’s your first day at a new school. I’m worried about you. Paul: Mom, I’ll be fine. Mom: Do you have all of your books and Supplies in your Backpack? Oh and I’ve Packed you a lunch already. Paul: You didn’t have to do that, Mom. I was going to buy lunch at school. […]...
30. Значение идиомы do credit[do credit] or [do credit to] also [do proud] To add to or improve the reputation, good name, honor, or esteem of; show deserve praise. Your neat appearance does you credit. Mary’s painting would do credit to a real artist....
31. Confuse traffic signsA cop pulls over a carload of nuns. Cop: “Sister, this is a 65 MPH highway – why are you going so slow?” Sister: “Sir, I saw a lot of signs that said 22, not 65.” Cop: “Oh sister, that’s not the speed limit, that’s the name of the highway you’re on! Sister: Oh! Silly […]...
32. A six year old comes cryingA six year old comes crying to his Mother because his little sister pulled his hair. “Don’t be angry,” the Mother says, “Your little sister doesn’t realize that pulling hair hurts.” A short while later, there’s more crying, and the Mother goes to investigate. This time the sister is bawling and her brother says… “Now […]...
33. John ConstableJohn Constable, one of the greatest landscape painters, was born in Sufford, on June 11, 1776. He was the son of a wealthy miller. He began to take interest in landscape painting while he was at grammar school. His father did not favour art as a profession. As a boy Constable worked almost secretly, painting […]...
34. Paying Rent“That bastard husband of mine wanted me to sleep with the landlord because he lost the rent money playing poker,” the housewife told a neighbor. “You didn’t do it, did you?” “I have to admit I did – though with certain misgivings, I might add. What I haven’t done, though, is tell my husband the […]...
35. Paying the BillsGrace: Did you already pay the Bills for this month? Will: No, I haven’t gotten around to it yet. Why? Grace: We got a Late notice from the credit card company. The notice says that they haven’t received the payment yet and it’s Past the due date. We are being charged a Late fee plus […]...
36. A work of artA tiny but dignified old lady was among a group looking at an art exhibition in a newly opened gallery. Suddenly one contemporary painting caught her eye. “What on earth,” she inquired of the artist standing nearby, “is that?” He smiled condescendingly. “That, my dear lady, is supposed to be a mother and her child.” […]...
37. Paying in advanceA motorist, driving by a Texas ranch, hit and killed a calf that was crossing the road. The driver went to the owner of the calf and explained what had happened. He then asked what the animal was worth. “Oh, about $200 today,” said the rancher. “But in six years it would have been worth […]...
38. Paying billsWalking up to a department store’s fabric counter, a pretty girl asked, “I want to buy this material for a new dress. How much does it cost?” “Only one kiss per yard, ” replied the smirking male clerk. “That’s fine,” replied the girl. “I’ll take ten yards.” With expectation and anticipation written all over his […]...
39. This man is painting penises on potholes so the council has to take actionA mysterious dick pic vigilante who goes by the name of ‘Wanksy’ is spray-painting penises around potholes so that his local council has to come and fill them in. Speaking to i100.co. uk the anonymous street artist said he has been working “on and off for a couple of years” but that the problem in […]...
40. Значение идиомы off the top of one’s head[off the top of one’s head] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal}Without thinking hard; quickly. Vin answered the teacher’s questionoff the top of his head. When Lorraine was asked to recite, shetalked off the top of her head....