Paying for College

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1. Loan Forgiveness Programs Martin: One hundred eleven days And counting. Georgina: Are you Counting down To something? Martin: I’m counting down to the day when my Student loans will be Discharged. I only took this job because it Qualifies for the Loan forgiveness program. Georgina: But you’ve worked here for over two years already. You mean you’ve been […]...
2. Being Spontaneous or Well-Planned Mariela: Wow, it looks like you’re working on a big project. What are all these pages and pages of Notes for? Will: I’m preparing for my date with Christine. I want everything to be Well-planned and to go Without a hitch. Mariela: Okay, but I still don’t understand why you’re making such detailed plans. Will: […]...
3. Значение идиомы cow college [cow college] {n.}, {slang} 1. An agricultural college; a school where farming is studied. A new, bigger kind of apple is being grown at the cow college. 2. A new or rural college not thought to be as good as older or city colleges. John wanted to go to a big college in New York […]...
4. Значение идиомы old college try [old college try] {n. phr.} An attempt to win a favor from anotherby mentioning the fact that one had gone to the same college oruniversity as the party from whom the favor is requested. Since heneeded a job, he decided to use the old college try when he contactedJerry, but it didn’t work. Compare: OLD […]...
5. Перевод слова college College – колледж Перевод слова College diploma – диплом об окончании колледжа college graduate – выпускник колледжа the cloistered atmosphere of a small college – замкнутая атмосфера маленького колледжа He studied film in College. Он изучал кино в колледже. I started College last week. Я поступил в колледж на прошлой неделе. We met each other […]...
6. Dropping Out of College Aaron: Mom, I have something to tell you and you’re not going to like it. Margo: What is it? Aaron: I’m Dropping out of college. I want to get out into The real world and get a job. I’m wasting time in school. Margo: You’ll get a better job if you stay in school and […]...
7. Talking About Immigration Ann: The Immigration policy in this country is ridiculous. Why are there so many Illegal immigrants here? They Cross the border and take American jobs! They all need to be Deported. Chris: A lot of immigrants have lived here nearly all their lives. Do you mean to tell me that you want to do some […]...
8. Rejecting Newer Technology Darlene: Thanks for agreeing to take a look at my computer. It’s been Acting up lately. Chris: Sure, I don’t mind. Is this it? Darlene: Yeah. Chris: How long have you had this computer? It looks like it belongs in the Ice age. Darlene: I admit it’s a little Dated. I must be one of […]...
9. Значение идиомы College Boards [College Boards] {n.} A set of examinations given to test a student’s readiness and ability for college. John got a high score on his College Boards. College Boards test both what a student has learned and his ability to learn....
10. Колледж/ College На английском языке Перевод на русский язык College Колледж All high school children face the problem of choosing their future profession. Before graduating from school they decide which college or university to enter. To pass entrance exams is a real challenge for young people. It requires hard intellectual work and lots of effort. At college […]...
11. Перевод слова tuition Tuition – обучение, плата за обучение Перевод слова Private tuition – частные уроки postal tuition – заочное обучение tuition voucher – расписка об оплате за обучение The Tuition fees went up this year. В этом году стоимость обучения выросла. Optional extras include cooking Tuition at a top restaurant. Дополнительные услуги включают обучение кулинарному искусству в […]...
12. Running a Pilot Program Rosalind: How is the Pilot program coming along? Jimmy: We’ll be ready To launch it in another month, but I have some serious Reservations. Rosalind: Like what? Jimmy: We haven’t Worked out all of the bugs yet and we might Come up against some Resistance from the community. Rosalind: Isn’t that the Nature of a […]...
13. Перевод слова debt Debt – долг; прегрешение Перевод слова Bad debt – безнадежный долг consolidated debt – долгосрочное обязательство forgive us our debts – прости нам наши прегрешения to be in the debt of everybody – быть перед всеми в долгу Score up a Debt to Tom. Запишите долг на счет Тома. He is deeply in Debt. У […]...
14. Volunteer Work Some people say that it’s Civic duty to “give back” to your community. That’s true but for me, I want to do some Volunteer work so that I can feel useful. I’ve been working at the same job for years and it’s not at all Rewarding. Yes, I Make good money, but I never feel […]...
15. Значение идиомы apropos of [apropos of] {prep.}, {formal} In connection with; on the subject of, about; concerning. Apropos of higher tuition, Mr. Black told the boy about the educational loans that banks are offering. Mr. White went to see Mr. Richards apropos of buying a car....
16. Gauging the Doneness of Meat Chris: How do you like your Steak? Ruth: Well done. I don’t like any pink showing and I don’t mind if it’s a little Charred. Chris: I’ll cook it the way you want it, but it’ll be dry and Tough. Ruth: Yes, but a longer Cooking time kills Foodborne illnesses. I don’t want to eat […]...
17. Paying the Bills Grace: 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 […]...
18. When I stopped the bus to pick up little five year old Chris When I stopped the bus to pick up little five year old Chris for preschool, I noticed an older woman hugging him as he left the house. “Is that your grandmother?” I asked Chris when he boarded. “Yes,” Chris said. “She’s come to visit us for Christmas.” “How nice,” I said. “Where does she live?” […]...
19. Биография Барака Обамы на английском языке. Biography of Barrack Obama Barack H. Obama is the 44th President of the United States. His story is the American story – values from the heartland, a middle-class upbringing in a strong family, hard work and education as the means of getting ahead, and the conviction that a life so blessed should be lived in service to others. With […]...
20. Having Doubts About Getting Married Charlotte: What are you doing in here? The entire Wedding party is looking for you. Chris: Yeah, I know. Charlotte: Well, what’s the matter? You’re not getting Cold feet, are you? Chris: That’s just it. I’m really having Doubts about getting married. What am I doing here? I think I’m about to make the biggest […]...
21. Значение идиомы talent scout [talent scout] {n. phr.} A person employed by a large organizationto seek out promising and gifted individuals. Gordon has beenworking as a talent scout for a television program. Compare: HEADHUNTING....
22. Перевод слова talent Talent – талант, способность, одаренность Перевод слова Haemorrhage of talent – “утечка талантов” lustrous talent – яркий талант to have a talent for music – иметь музыкальные способности She is a real Talent. Она настоящий талант Sadly, she inherited none of her father’s musical Talent. Жаль, что она не унаследовала и толики музыкального таланта своего […]...
23. Paying Airline Fees Justine: 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 […]...
24. A Business Plan About a year ago, I came up with an idea that I thought would Revolutionize the way people sell their Goods on the Internet. After a lot of planning, I decided to try to attract Investors by developing a Business plan. I got some advice from my friend Steve who is a very successful Entrepreneur. […]...
25. College bar joke When I was in college our RA told us of a good one that (supposedly) some friends had pulled a couple of years earlier. These two guys made up a concoction of all kinds of left overs, semi-pureed it in a blender, and filled a hot water bottle with it. One of them took the […]...
26. Getting Childcare My friend Susan is an engineer and she’s also a Single mom. She has been working some Odd hours lately and was having a Tough time finding Childcare for her 4-year-old daughter and her 8-year-old son. Her daughter, Kimberly, is enrolled in a Preschool and Susan is able To drop her off On her way […]...
27. Мой колледж/ My College На английском языке Перевод на русский язык My College Мой колледж My name is Elena. I’m sixteen years old. I live in Kazan city, Russia. I have recently graduated from my high school and entered the Kazan Medical College. It is one of the best colleges in the city. Besides, I have always wanted to […]...
28. Schooling in the United States Americans have shown a great concern for education since early colonial times. Today, there are some 43 million pupils and students in public schools at the elementary and secondary levels, and another 6 million in private schools throughout the country. The USA does not have a national system of education. The function of the Federal […]...
29. Eating a School Lunch Chris: What are you doing? Let’s get into the hot Lunch line. Sybil: See this Lunchbox? My mom made me Brown-bag it today. She says that the lunches served at school aren’t Nutritious enough. Chris: That Sucks. What did she make you? Sybil: A salad. Chris: Oh, Gross. I really feel sorry for you. What […]...
30. Cancelling a Service Diana: You’ve reached Customer service for Bully Services. How may I help you today? Phillip: I’d like to Cancel my service. Diana: Why do you want to cancel? Phillip: I’m Switching to another company with cheaper services. I’m no longer Under contract so there should be no Early-termination penalties. Diana: Let’s take a look at […]...
31. Paying in advance A 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 […]...
32. A college couple is under a tree on campus making out A college couple is under a tree on campus making out. After a while, the girl says, “I wish you had a flashlight.” He says, “Why’s that?” She says, “Because you’ve been eating grass for fifteen minutes.”...
33. Перевод слова servant Servant – слуга. прислуга, служащий Перевод слова Domestic servants – домашняя прислуга the hotel servants – обслуживающий персонал гостиницы a servant of the State – государственный служащий Such master, such Servant. Каков хозяин, таков и слуга. Many young girls became domestic Servants. Многие девушки стали домашней прислугой. I will ask the Servant to usher you […]...
34. Millionaire uses fortune to help kids in struggling town Harris Rosen went from a childhood in a rough New York City neighborhood to becoming a millionaire whose company owns seven hotels in Orlando, but his self-made success is not his proudest achievement. Twenty years ago, the Orlando, Fla. neighborhood of Tangelo Park was a crime-infested place where people were afraid to walk down the […]...
35. Paying the Bills Grace: 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. Paying an Unexpected Visit Lorraine: 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 […]...
37. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “Оплата счета в ресторане” (Paying a restaurant bill) – May I clear away the dishes? Would you like anything else? – No, thanks. I think that will do for me. Can I have my bill, please? I’m in a bit of a hurry. – Certainly. I’ll bring it to you in a minute. How would you like to pay: in cash or by […]...
38. Farmer John had just walked into the local watering hole Farmer John had just walked into the local watering hole, when who should he see, but his old friend Chris the tractor salesman sitting up at the bar. Chris looked so down and dejected, that John just had to go up and say something to him. “Say, Chris, how ya doing? How’s the tractor selling […]...
39. The dean of women at an exclusive girl’s college The dean of women at an exclusive girl’s college was lecturing her students on sexual morality. “In moments of temptation,” said the speaker to the class, “ask yourself just one question: Is an hour of pleasure worth a lifetime of shame?” A sweet young thing in the back of the room rose to ask: “How […]...
40. A college professor’s going to bed with his wife A college professor’s going to bed with his wife. He’s not that tired, so he’s gonna stay awake and read while she goes to sleep. So he’s reading, and every once in a while he reaches over and tickles her on the fun spot… “Kitza kitza…” She says, “Will you stop that! Will you stop […]...