Pedestrian Safety

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1. Living on the Fringes of SocietyCarla: Why do those teenagers have to dress like that? Don’t they want To fit in? Donald: Maybe they feel Marginalized and they’re showing their feelings of Alienation through their clothes. Carla: That’s just a bunch of Psychobabble. Nobody is treating them like Second-class citizens. They’re choosing To set themselves apart, to make themselves Outcasts. ... Читать далее...
2. Crossing the borderWhile crossing the US-Mexican border on his bicycle, the man was stopped by a guard who pointed to two sacks the man had on his shoulders. «What’s in the bags?», asked the guard. «Sand,» said the cyclist. «Get them off — we’ll take a look,» said the guard. The Cyclist did as he was told, ... Читать далее...
3. Дорожное движение, вождение автомобиля, лексика и слова по темеA driver – водитель A passenger — пассажир Highway patrol – дорожно-патрульная служба A traffic warden – инспектор ДПС a pedestrian – пешеход A driver’s license – водительские права A car insurance — автостраховка An alley – узкий переулок An avenue – авеню, проспект A boulevard — бульвар a bridge — мост a roundabout (a ... Читать далее...
4. Getting Advice from Mothers-in-LawMarc: Who was that? Carla: It was your mother – again. She wanted to give me another piece of Unsolicited advice about Housekeeping. She’s called five times this week already. Marc: She’s just trying to be helpful. Carla: I wish she’d do it without being so Critical. I feel like she enjoys Finding fault with ... Читать далее...
5. Heating and Cooling a HomeCarla: It’s Freezing in here! Why is the Air conditioner on? Trent: I just finished exercising and I’m Sweating like a pig. Carla: That’s no reason to turn the A/C on Full blast! I’m cold. I’m turning on the Heat for a little while. Trent: Are you crazy? It’s 70 Degrees outside! Carla: I’m no ... Читать далее...
6. Worrying About Your ChildrenPavel: I’m really worried about Hanna. She’s been Hanging around with that girl Carla, and Carla Runs with the wrong crowd. Hillary: Hanna is Rebelling a little. That’s Natural at her age. When I was her age, I thought I knew more than my parents or any adult, and that I should be able to ... Читать далее...
7. Дорожное движение на английскомMajor international traffic signs Right bend — опасный поворот направо double bend — извилистая дорога roadway narrows — сужение дороги stop at intersection — проезд без остановки запрещен no entry — въезд запрещен no U-turn — разворот запрещен passing prohibited — обгон запрещен Direction to be followed — обязательное направление движения one-way traffic — одностороннее ... Читать далее...
8. Different Political PhilosophiesCarla: Our government should do more to help people who can’t find jobs. Adam: Be careful. You’re starting to sound like a Socialist. Haven’t you always said that you’re a Staunch capitalist? Carla: Of course, I’m a capitalist, but that doesn’t mean I think the government should be completely Hands-off. We pay Taxes and the ... Читать далее...
9. California Driving Test AnswersThe following are a sampling of REAL answers received on exams given by the California Department of Transportation’s driving school (read at Saturday Traffic School for moving violation offenders.) Q: Do you yield when a blind pedestrian is crossing the road? A: What for? He can’t see my license plate. Q: Who has the right ... Читать далее...
10. Teaching Children About SafetyMs. Sanchez: Okay, kids. I’m Ms. Sanchez, your Substitute for this week. I’m taking all of you on the Field trip tomorrow. Listen up. There are some Ground rules we need To go over. First, each of you will have a Partner and you will Hold hands while we cross the streets. Student: Ms. Sanchez…? ... Читать далее...
11. The woman is on fireA lady was filling her tank at a gas station, smoking a cigarette, even though all the signs say not to. The fumes that came out of the gas tank ignited, severely burning her hands. But it also lit up her arm, too! Instead of rolling on the ground to put it out, she panicked. ... Читать далее...
12. Arguing about the signA man was driving down a local street one day and approached a stop sign. He barely slowed down and ran right through the stop sign after glancing for traffic. What the driver didn’t know was that a policeman was watching the intersection. The policeman pulled out after him and stopped the car two blocks ... Читать далее...
13. Driving school testThe following are a sampling of real answers received on exams given by the California Department of Transportation’s driving school. Q: Do you yield when a blind pedestrian is crossing the road? A: What for? He can’t see my license plate. Q: Who has the right of way when four cars approach a four-way stop ... Читать далее...
14. Workplace SafetyLon: What’s this? Abigail: It’s a Memo about a Safety inspection scheduled for next week. Lon: A safety inspection? How are we ever going to pass a safety inspection? Abigail: What do you mean? This isn’t an Unsafe workplace. We’ve had a good record. None of our employees have had On-the-job injuries this year and ... Читать далее...
15. Местонахождение и направление по-английскиГде находится… ? — Where is… ? Это далеко? — Is it far? Это рядом? — Is it near? Идите… — Go… Поверните… — Turn… Идите туда — Go that way Идите прямо — Go straight ahead Идите назад — Go back Поверните налево — Turn left Поверните направо — Turn right Развернитесь — Turn ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы brave it out[brave it out] {v. phr.} To endure something difficult or dangerous through to the end; keep on through trouble or danger. It was a dangerous ocean crossing in wartime, but captain and crew braved it out....
17. Значение идиомы pull up short[pull up short] {v. phr.} To suddenly stop. He pulled up shortin his red car at the corner when he saw a pregnant lady crossing. When Mark saw that he was hurting Jill’s feelings, he pulled up shortand started to talk about something entirely different....
18. Перевод слова safetySafety — безопасность, сохранность Перевод слова Public safety — общественная безопасность traffic safety — безопасность уличного движения safety lock — предохранитель He ran to Safety. Он бежал туда, где безопасно. Safety first! Соблюдайте осторожность! Safety is our chief concern. Безопасность — наша главная забота....
19. Значение идиомы safety island[safety island] or [safety zone] {n.} A raised area in a highway orroad to be used only by people walking. John was half-way acrossthe street when the light changed. He stayed on the safety islanduntil it changed again....
20. Значение идиомы through street[through street] {n.} 1. A street on which cars can move withoutstopping at intersections, but cars on streets crossing it have tostop at the intersection. You have to be especially carefulcrossing a through street. Mr. Jones stopped his car when he cameto the through street. He waited until there were no cars on it, anddrove ... Читать далее...
21. Learning Fire SafetyThe apartment manager asked all of the tenants to come to a short meeting to learn about Fire safety. I didn’t want to go, but the manager said that there would be free food, and who am I To turn down free pizza? … Apartment manager: Thank you all for coming to this meeting about ... Читать далее...
22. Two men are approaching each other on a sidewalkTwo men are approaching each other on a sidewalk. Both are dragging their right foot as the walk. As they meet, one man looks at the other knowingly, points at his foot and says, «Vietnam, 1969.» The other hooks his thumb behind him and says, «Dog shit, 20 feet back.»...
23. To stop her 4-year old daughter from biting her nailsTo stop her 4-year old daughter from biting her nails, her mother tells her it’ll make her fat. «I won’t do it any more, Mom,» says the daughter. Next day they are out walking when they meet a very fat man. «If I bite my fingernails, I’ll be as fat as that, won’t I Mom?» ... Читать далее...
24. Driving DirectionsI was Getting into my car at the mall when I noticed a man standing Nearby with a map. He looked confused and I asked him if I could help. He Looked up and was Clearly relieved. He was from Houston, Texas, he told me, and he was visiting his daughter. She was at work ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод слова guardGuard — охрана, защита Перевод слова Guard dog — караульная собака soldier on guard at the door — боец, стоящий на страже у дверей the guard at the door — часовой у двери frontier guard — пограничник The Guard dog came for me. Сторожевая собака бросилась ко мне. The Guard checked our passes. Охранник проверил ... Читать далее...
26. Cлова по теме «В ГОРОДЕ» в английском языкеAppliance store — магазин приборов Arch — арка Auto dealer/car dealer — автосалон Bakery — булочная Bank — банк Bar — бар Barber shop — парикмахерская Bench, seat — скамья Bridge — мост Buildings — Здания Bus station — вокзал Cafe — кафе Car park; am. parking lot — стоянка машин Cathedral — собор Church ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы on guard[on guard] {adj. phr.} Watchful; watching. The police warnedpeople to he on guard for pickpockets during the Christmas rush. Two men are on guard at the door. Contrast: OFF GUARD....
28. This guy was walking down the sidewalk when he sees a Little JohnnyThis guy was walking down the sidewalk when he sees a Little Johnny wearing a red firefighter’s hat and sitting in a red wagon which is being pulled slowly by a large Labador Retriever. When he got a little closer, he saw that the kid was holding a rope which is tied to the dog’s ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы off guard[off guard] {adj.} In a careless attitude; not alert to comingdanger; not watching. In the second that the boxer was off guard, his opponent landed a knockout punch. Timmy s question caught Jeanoff guard, and she told him the secret before she knew it. Contrast:ON GUARD....
30. A man was walking in the street when he heard a voiceA man was walking in the street when he heard a voice: «Stop! Stand still! If you take one more step, a brick will fall down on your head and kill you.» The man stopped and a big brick fell right in front of him. The man was astonished. He went on, and after awhile ... Читать далее...
31. 74-year-old attacks cars that run lightA retired teacher has become an Internet sensation after he lobbed dozens of bricks at cars that ran a red light at an intersection in Lanzhou, Gansu province. «I just want to catch people’s attention and tell the drivers to think of pedestrians,» the 74-year-old man told Lanzhou Morning Post on Saturday. Many residents in ... Читать далее...
32. Перевод слова trafficTraffic — движение, трафик Перевод слова Trunk traffic — междугородное транспортное сообщение to block off traffic — перекрывать движение traffic code — правила дорожного движения The Traffic noise kept me awake. Шум уличного движения не давал мне уснуть. I was delayed by the Traffic. Я опоздал из-за того, что попал в пробку. A five-car pileup ... Читать далее...
33. Visiting a MuseumI wanted to visit the National Museum, but when I arrived, it was closed. Rudy: Can you tell me the Hours of operation for the Museum? Guard: It’s open from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m., Monday through Saturday. It’s closed on Sunday. Rudy: Thanks. I’ll be back tomorrow. —— The next day, I ... Читать далее...
34. Describing Student AchievementJeannie: Everything okay? William: No, I just got off the phone with my daughter’s school and they’re not putting her in the Gifted and talented program. Jeannie: That’s disappointing, but wasn’t she Struggling in school last year? William: Her teachers were thinking of putting her in Remedial classes. Can you believe that? My daughter is ... Читать далее...
35. Перевод слова dangerousDangerous — опасный, рискованный Перевод слова Dangerous silence — зловещее молчание dangerous to health — опасный для здоровья dangerous weapon — грозное оружие He often drives at Dangerous speeds. Он часто ездит на огромной скорости. Delays are Dangerous. Промедления опасны. The feelings are Dangerous guides. Чувства — опасные советчики. Происхождение слова dangerous Образовано от существительного...
36. Driving DirectionsI was Getting into my car at the mall when I noticed a man standing Nearby with a map. He looked confused and I asked him if I could help. He Looked up and was Clearly relieved. He was from Houston, Texas, he told me, and he was visiting his daughter. She was at work ... Читать далее...
37. Describing Aches and PainsNivia: Why are you walking Funny? Michael: Oh, I Pulled a muscle in my right leg while playing with my kids last weekend. It’s hard to walk without feeling a Twinge of Pain. Nivia: I’m sorry to hear that. Why are you sitting in that Awkward position? Michael: I Strained my back while exercising. Initially, ... Читать далее...
38. Перевод слова daughterDaughter — дочь; порождение, отпрыск Перевод слова Only daughter — единственная дочь daughter card — плата более низкого уровня daughter company — дочерняя компания Stay away from my Daughter! Держись подальше от моей дочери! Can your Daughter count yet? Ваша дочь уже умеет считать? The United States is a Daughter of Great Britain. Великобритания — ... Читать далее...
39. Перевод слова cornerCorner — угол Перевод слова In the corner of the room — в углу комнаты at the corner of the street — на углу улицы to turn the corner — завернуть за угол to cut off a corner — срезать угол, пойти напрямик We turned round the Corner. Мы свернули за угол. Once the dog ... Читать далее...
40. Asking for DirectionsI went to Vancouver for a meeting this week. I have always liked Vancouver, and On top of that, my cousin Dominick just moved there. I Got in touch with him and he Invited me over to see his new Place. On the way over, though, I Got a little Lost. I knew I was ... Читать далее...