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1. Living on the Fringes of Society Carla: 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. […]...
2. Getting Advice from Mothers-in-Law Marc: 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 […]...
3. Crossing the border While 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, […]...
4. Heating and Cooling a Home Carla: 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 […]...
5. Worrying About Your Children Pavel: 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 […]...
6. Different Political Philosophies Carla: 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 […]...
7. A man was walking in the street when he heard a voice A 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 […]...
8. Teaching Children About Safety Ms. 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…? […]...
9. 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....
10. 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....
11. Значение идиомы stop cold [stop cold] or [stop dead] or [stop in one’s tracks] {v. phr.},{informal} To stop very quickly or with great force. The hunterpulled the trigger and stopped the deer cold. When I saw Mary onthe street, I was so surprised I stopped dead. The deer heard anoise and he stopped in his tracks....
12. Learning Fire Safety The 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 […]...
13. To stop her 4-year old daughter from biting her nails To 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?” […]...
14. Значение идиомы stop off [stop off] {v.} To stop at a place for a short time while goingsomewhere. We stopped off after school at the soda fountain beforegoing home. On our trip to California we stopped off in Las Vegasfor two days....
15. Перевод слова guard Guard – 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 […]...
16. Describing Aches and Pains Nivia: 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, […]...
17. Перевод слова hurt Hurt – страдание, боль, повреждение, обида Перевод слова To hurt slightly – слегка ушибить to hurt for money – испытывать нужду в деньгах to hurt smb.’s pride – нанести удар по чьему-л. самолюбию I have Hurt myself. Я ушибся. I didn’t mean to Hurt him, honest! Я не хотел его обидеть. Where does it Hurt? […]...
18. 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....
19. Перевод слова limited Limited – ограниченный, узкий Перевод слова Limited number – ограниченное число, небольшое количество limited ideas – ограниченные идеи limited views – узкие взгляды limited monarchy – конституционная (ограниченная) монархия He is a very Limited man. Он очень ограниченный человек. Seating is Limited to 500. Количество мест ограничено до 500. The event is Limited to invited […]...
20. 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....
21. Parking Instructions I arrived for my meeting at the headquarters of Woon Enterprises and I stopped at the Kiosk to ask for directions. It’s a huge organization and the offices are located on a 30-acre Compound, so it’s very hard To find your way around Without some help. Guard: Good morning. Edyta: Good morning. I’m here for […]...
22. Visiting a Museum I 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 […]...
23. Workplace Safety Lon: 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 […]...
24. 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 […]...
25. Перевод слова daughter Daughter – 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 – […]...
26. Arguing about the sign A 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 […]...
27. Перевод слова corner Corner – 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 […]...
28. Значение идиомы coast is clear [coast is clear] No enemy or danger is in sight; there is no one to see you. When the teacher had disappeared around the corner, John said, “Come on, the coast is clear”. The men knew when the night watchman would pass. When he had gone, and the coast was clear, they robbed the safe. […]...
29. Значение идиомы color guard [color guard] {n.} A military guard of honor for the flag of a country; also: a guard of honor to carry and protect a flag or banner. There were four Marines in the color guard in the parade. Bob was picked to be a color guard and to carry the banner of the drum corps […]...
30. Значение идиомы stop street [stop street] {n.} A street where cars must come to a full stopbefore crossing another street. Johnny was late because he traveledon a stop street. Contrast: THROUGH STREET....
31. A mother-daughter conversation A mother and daughter are sitting down over afternoon tea. The mother wants to show her daughter that she’s a hip parent and tries to get her daughter to open up and talk about dating boys and what it’s like for her. Mom: So….now that you have started dating, what’s it like getting intimate with […]...
32. Talking About Inventory Foreman: Okay, people. Listen up. This is your first day on the job in this Warehouse and you need to know what we do here. This warehouse keeps all of the Stock for the 10 stores in this region. We get merchandise from the Supplier and it’s our job to organize it and Store it […]...
33. Watching Sports on TV Laura: Oh, I didn’t think I’d Make it home in time for the game. Jun: What game? Laura: The Playoffs! Turn on the TV. I hope it’s still in the First quarter. It is! Who’s winning? What’s the Score? Jun: I don’t know. You know I don’t watch sports. Whao! That was a Great shot. […]...
34. Juan comes up to the Mexican border on his bicycle Juan comes up to the Mexican border on his bicycle. He’s got two large bags over his shoulders. The guard stops him and says, “What’s in the bags?” “Sand,” answered Juan. The guard says, “We’ll just see about that get off the bike.” The guard takes the bags and rips them apart; he empties them […]...
35. Mexican Smuggler Juan pedals up to the Mexican border on his bicycle. He’s got two large bags over his shoulders. The guard stops him and asks, “What’s in the bags?” “Sand,” answers Juan. The guard says, “We’ll just see about that. Get off the bike.” The guard takes the bags and rips them apart. He empties them […]...
36. Happens all the time A guy starts talking to two women in a bar, they turn out to be Siamese twins, and they wind up back at his apartment. He makes love to one, and then starts to work on the other. He realizes that the first one might get bored watching, so he her asks what she’d like […]...
37. A Family Road Trip Our family decided to take a Road trip across the country this year. The kids were really excited and my oldest son wanted to help Navigate. Before the trip, we looked at the Road maps and decided on our Route and the Points of interest we would try to see. Since we wouldn’t be taking […]...
38. Значение идиомы cry before one is hurt [cry before one is hurt] or [holler before one is hurt] {v. phr.}, {informal} To complain when there is no reason for it; become upset because you are worried or afraid. – Used in negative sentences. When Billy went to the barber, he began to cry before the barber cut his hair and his father […]...
39. A rookie police officer was assigned A rookie police officer was assigned to ride in a cruiser with an experienced partner. A call came over the car’s radio telling them to disperse some people who were loitering. The officers drove to the street and observed a small crowd standing on a corner. The rookie rolled down his window and said, “Let’s […]...
40. The modest man is in the hospital for a series of test The modest man is in the hospital for a series of test. One of the last test has left his system upset. Upon making several false alarms to the bathroom he decided the latest was another. He completely filled his bed up with human waste and was embarrased beyond anything he could possibly face. Losing […]...