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1. Using Different Payment Systems Petra: Damn! That didn’t work either. Ken: What are you doing? Petra: I’m trying to pay for a new service I ordered, but the website won’t accept my Credit card as Payment. I even tried my Debit card, but it’s been Rejected, too. Ken: Why don’t you just write a Check and mail it in? […]...
2. Using Different Payment Systems Petra: Damn! That didn’t work either. Ken: What are you doing? Petra: I’m trying to pay for a new service I ordered, but the website won’t accept my Credit card as Payment. I even tried my Debit card, but it’s been Rejected, too. Ken: Why don’t you just write a Check and mail it in? […]...
3. Setting Up Conference Calls and Videoconferences Ewan: Who’s running the Videoconference next week? Petra: I am. Desmond put me in charge of it last week. Ewan: Oh, somebody’s Moving up in the world. It’s nice that he’s giving you more responsibility. Petra: Yeah, but I’m not sure I’m ready. Ewan: I’ve set up Conference calls and videoconferences before. Maybe you can […]...
4. Suggestions at Work Our company has been growing very quickly and I was Put in charge of Reorganizing our office space to Accommodate several new employees. I asked my co-worker, Petra, for her advice. Fernando: I was thinking of dividing up two of the larger offices into four smaller offices. What do you think about that? Petra: Well, […]...
5. Performing Poorly at Work Cora: What’s up with Rob? He Hasn’t been himself lately. Doug: You’ve noticed, too, huh? Cora: Yeah, he’s been missing work and letting things Slip through the cracks. I’ve been Cutting him some slack and Filling in for him, but things haven’t improved. Doug: I know what you mean. I’d never known Rob To drop […]...
6. Bass Q: Why did the bass player get mad at the timpanist? A: He turned a peg and wouldn’t tell the bass player which one. Q: How many bass players does it take to change a light bulb? A: Only one – but the guitarist has to show him first. Q: How many bass players does […]...
7. Значение идиомы cold [cold] See: BLOOD RUNS COLD, BLOW HOT AND COLD, CATCH COLD or TAKE COLD, IN COLD BLOOD, OUT COLD, OUT IN THE COLD, PASS OUT, STONE-COLD, STOP COLD, THROW COLD WATER ON....
8. Cold Weather Complaints Boris: Come on, keep climbing! This is the best exercise you’ll get all winter. Kay: My face hurts and I can’t stop Shivering. Boris: If we Pick up the pace, you’ll warm up. Kay: I doubt it. I can feel my Core body temperature dipping. I feel Hypothermia coming on. Boris: Don’t be silly. You’re […]...
9. Значение идиомы after hours [after hours] {adv. or adj. phr.} Not during the regular, correct, or usual time; going on or open after the usual hours. The store was cleaned and swept out after hours. The children had a secret after hours party when they were supposed to be in bed....
10. Dealing With the Paparazzi Fredo: I feel like a Prisoner in my own home! I can’t step outside without the Paparazzi snapping pictures of me. They Stake out my house 24 hours a day. Amanda: I suppose that’s The price of fame. You do have the most popular podcast in the world. Fredo: But they’re such a Pain in […]...
11. Banjo Q: How many banjo players does it take to change a light bulb? A: Only one, but all the others gathered around will complain that that’s not the way Earl Scruggs would have done it. Q: How can you tell the stage you’re playing on is level? A: The banjo player is drooling out of […]...
12. Перевод слова player Player – игрок, плеер Перевод слова Circumspect player – осторожный игрок composite player – коллективный игрок chess player – игрок в шахматы He’s a very fine Player. Он очень хороший игрок. He’s a keen chess Player. Он фанатичный шахматист. Each Player throws one die. Каждый игрок бросает одну кость. Происхождение слова player Образовано от глагола...
13. Перевод слова afraid Afraid – испуганный, боящийся Перевод слова To be afraid of smth. – бояться чего-л. to make afraid – пугать to be half afraid – опасаться Don’t be Afraid to ask for help. Не бойтесь просить о помощи. I’m Afraid you’re wrong. Я боюсь, что вы неправы. I’m Afraid I’ve overdone the vegetables. Кажется, я переварил […]...
14. 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....
15. Going into the Military Chantelle: Attention! Aren’t you supposed To salute? Robert: You’re not my Superior officer. Stop Goofing around. I’m busy. Chantelle: You’re Packing already? You don’t need To report to duty for two days. Are you afraid they’ll think you went AWOL? Robert: I just want to be prepared. Now, leave me alone so I can finish […]...
16. Before performing a baptism, the priest approached Before performing a baptism, the priest approached the young father and said solemnly, “Baptism is a serious step. Are you prepared for it?” “I think so,” the man replied. “My wife has made appetizers and we have a caterer coming to provide plenty of cookies and cakes for all of our guests.” “I don’t mean […]...
17. Where are we going An American man, a Russian man, and an African man were all up in a hot-air balloon together. After a few minutes, the Russian man put his hand down through the clouds. “Aaah!” he said. “We’re right over my homeland.” “How can you tell?” asked the American. “I can feel the cold air.” he replied. […]...
18. Значение идиомы all hours [all hours] {n. phr.}, {informal} Late or irregular times. The boy’s mother said he must stop coming home for meals at all hours. He stayed up till all hours of the night to finish his school work....
19. Psychological Disorders Brett: Hi, Dr. Mollie. Could I speak to you for a few minutes? Dr. Mollie: Certainly. Have a seat. Brett: I’m really enjoying your Psychology class and I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions. Dr. Mollie: Sure, go ahead. Brett: Well, I have a friend who is Nervous all the time, […]...
20. A famous hypnotist was performing in a large auditorium A famous hypnotist was performing in a large auditorium full of students one night. He began to speak in a soft and steady voice over the loud-speaker system. “Listen to the sound of my voice…”, he kept repeating, “the sound of my voice… every word is a command… the sound of my voice…” Pretty soon, […]...
21. Значение идиомы cold comfort [cold comfort] {n.} Something that makes a person in trouble feel very little better or even worse. When Tim lost the race, it was cold comfort to him to hear that he could try again in two weeks. Mary spent her vacation sick in bed and Jane’s letter about her trip was cold comfort....
22. Traditions A 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 […]...
23. Перевод слова cold Cold – холод, холодный; простуда Перевод слова To catch a cold – простудиться, подхватить простуду cold drink – холодная выпивка a cold stare – холодный взгляд cold facts – голые факты cold reality – объективная реальность I have a Cold. Я простужен. Gosh, it’s Cold. Боже, как холодно!...
24. Перевод слова suppose Suppose – полагать, предполагать, допускать Перевод слова I supposed him to be here – я полагаю, что он здесь he is supposed to be a rich man – его считают богатым человеком let us suppose that this is true – допустим, что это так We Suppose that the situation will improve. Мы полагаем, что ситуация […]...
25. 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. […]...
26. Defying Orders Carol: Hey, where are you going? Miguel: We can’t sit here doing nothing. Carol: We have Orders to stay here and To keep watch. You know as well as I do what the Consequences are of Defying orders. Miguel: I don’t care what kind of Punishment I get. I can’t Sit still and let things […]...
27. An Amazing Talking Dog A man and his dog walk into a bar. The man proclaims, “I’ll bet you a round of drinks that my dog can talk.” Bartender: “Yeah! Sure…go ahead.” Man: “What covers a house?” Dog: “Roof!” Man: “How does sandpaper feel?” Dog: “Rough!” Man: “Who was the greatest ball player of all time?” Dog: “Ruth!” Man: […]...
28. Reading a Bus Schedule This was my first visit to McQuillanville. I wanted to avoid driving, so I decided to take the bus around the city. However, I was having some trouble figuring out the Bus schedule. Louisa: Excuse me, could you help me read this bus schedule? Curt: I can try. Where do you want to go? Louisa: […]...
29. Forming a Union Norma: What is this? Jimmy: It’s a Flyer for a meeting I’ve called to talk about forming a Labor union here. Norma: Here? Do you think the Management will let us? Jimmy: They can’t stop us. We’re working longer and longer hours and we need To demand higher pay. We also need better Work conditions […]...
30. Missing the Tour Group Bus Kelly: Where is everybody? Man: Excuse me? Were you talking to me? Kelly: Oh, no. I was just Talking to myself. Our Tour group was supposed To rendezvous here at five o’clock for our Return trip to the hotel. But there’s No trace of the bus and I don’t see any other people from my […]...
31. Going to a Spa Jan: This is the life! Spending the day at a Spa is my idea of Paradise. Tim: Yeah, it’s great. Jan: Aren’t you enjoying yourself? Tim: The Massage was okay, but why do I have to get a Facial and a Body wrap? I’m a guy! Jan: Men need Rejuvenating, too. These are all Holistic […]...
32. Feeling Restless and Jumpy Adam: Sit still and stop Bouncing your leg like that! Ellen: Sorry, I didn’t realize I was doing it. I’m just a little jittery. Adam: Well, try to Chill out. We’re supposed to be studying and your Restlessness is Distracting. Ellen: I can’t help it. I’m like this because I had a lot of coffee. […]...
33. Значение идиомы feel a draft [feel a draft] {v. phr.}, {slang} To have the sensation that one isnot welcome in a place; that one has gotten a cold reception. Let’sgo, Suzie, I feel a draft....
34. Значение идиомы goose bumps [goose bumps] or [goose pimples] {n. plural}, {informal} Smallbumps that come on a person’s skin when he gets cold or afraid. Nancy gets goose bumps when she sees a snake. Ann, put on yoursweater; you’re so cold you have goose pimples on your arms....
35. Learning a New Operating System Vanessa: [gasps] What happened to my computer overnight? This can’t be my computer. Reza: It is. The tech guys Installed a new Operating system on all of the computers after hours. Vanessa: But my Desktop looks completely different. Where is the Menu bar? I don’t know how to open any of my Applications. Reza: You’ll […]...
36. A hearty breakfast A man goes into a greasy spoon-type cafe and he says, “I would like one of your special full English breakfasts”. “No problem.” Comes the greasy little fat girls reply from behind the counter. “But I want it MY way.” says the man. “What do you mean your way?” comes the reply. The man says, […]...
37. How soccer saved a boy’s future: Aceh tsunami survivor Martunis joins Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon Aceh tsunami survivor Martunis joins Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon On Wednesday, a seventeen-year-old boy named Martunis from Banda Aceh, Indonesia, was announced as the newest addition to Sporting Portugal’s U-19 football team. He will wear the green-and-white hoops and train at the very same academy where his idol, three-time FIFA World Player of the Year […]...
38. Getting Revenge Jaime: I don’t know what’s wrong with Liam lately. The guy is Short-tempered and Jumps down my throat about every little thing. Debra: [laughs] Jaime: What’s so funny? Debra: I have a feeling that he’s not getting enough sleep. Jaime: You don’t mean you and Liam… Debra: No way! It’s just that the women in […]...
39. Buying a Digital Audio (MP3) Player Clerk: Can I help you? Sandy: I’m looking for an MP3 player, but I don’t know a lot about them. Clerk: We have a large Selection, as you can see. Sandy: Wow, I really don’t know where to begin. Clerk: What do you want to be able to do? Sandy: I just want something small […]...
40. Question answer 03 What’s the chilliest ground in the premiership? Cold Trafford! How did the footbal pitch end up as triangle? Somebody took a corner! Why didn’t the dog want to play football? It was a boxer! What did they call Dracula when he won the league? The champire! Which England player keeps up the fuel supply? Paul […]...