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1. Reading Food Labels Amy: Put a big bag of those potato chips in the basket. Giorgio: Have you read the Nutritional label on these chips? Amy: No, but look. This doesn’t have very much Saturated fat, Trans fat, or Sodium. Giorgio: Look at the Serving size. It’s three potato chips. How often do you stop at three chips? […]...
2. So there were two guys on a roof, pounding nails So there were two guys on a roof, pounding nails. One guy pounded a nail in, then picked up another. He was holding the nail upside down. He unexpectedly threw the nail away. He picked up another nail, right side up this time, and pounded this in. He eventually threw so many upside down nails […]...
3. Using nails on a house These two newfies are building a house. One of them is putting on the siding. He picks up a nail, hammers it in. Picks up another nail, throws it away. Picks up a nail, hammers it in. Picks up another, throws it away. This goes on for a while, and finally his friend comes over […]...
4. Перевод слова handsome Handsome – красивый, статный Перевод слова Handsome dog – большая сильная собака to grow handsome – похорошеть handsome woman – импозантная женщина My teacher is Handsome, strictly! Мой учитель красавчик, это уж точно! He was tall, dark and Handsome. Он был высоким, темноволосым и красивым. Handsome is as Handsome does. Судят по делам, а не […]...
5. Describing Facial Features I 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 […]...
6. This is not meant to be crude This is not meant to be crude. It is strictly for your edification and enjoyment. Before the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the French, anticipating victory over the English, proposed to cut off the middle finger of all captured English soldiers. Without the middle finger, it would be impossible to draw the renowned English longbow […]...
7. Перевод слова maintenance Maintenance – поддержание, обслуживание, содержание Перевод слова Language maintenance – поддержание знания языка maintenance command – бригада технического обслуживания remedial maintenance – ремонтное обслуживание, ремонтные работы The building has suffered from years of poor Maintenance. Здание пострадало за годы некачественного обслуживания. The theatres were closed on Saturday and Sunday for routine Maintenance. Театры были закрыты […]...
8. Перевод слова nail Nail – ноготь; гвоздь, забивать гвозди Перевод слова To drive a nail into the wall – вбивать гвоздь в стену to remove a nail – выдернуть гвоздь nail file – пилка для ногтей to break a nail – сломать ноготь I’ve broken my Nail. Я сломала ноготь. Strike the Nail home. Забей гвоздь до конца. […]...
9. Значение идиомы handsome is as handsome does [handsome is as handsome does] {informal} A person must act welland generously so that he will be truly worth respecting. – A proverb. Everyone thinks that Bon is a very handsome boy, but he is verymean too. Handsome is as handsome does. Compare: FINE FEATHERS DO NOTMAKE PINE BIRDS....
10. Значение идиомы cause eyebrows to raise [cause eyebrows to raise] {v. phr.} To do something that causes consternation; to shock others. When Algernon entered Orchestra Hall barefoot and wearing a woman’s wig, he caused eyebrows to raise....
11. Leasing Business Equipment Olena: We need To keep pace with changing technology, but how are we going To raise capital to upgrade our Equipment? Joel: I’m not sure. Maybe we can find a Supplier who will Extend credit to us. We can pay in Installments. Olena: That’ll be hard to do. No one wants to extend credit these […]...
12. Grooming a Successor Aisha: It’s Only a matter of time before I Retire and Hand over the reins to someone else. Javier: That won’t happen for years. Aisha: It’ll happen sooner than you think. I’ve given a lot of thought to the person I want To fill my shoes. After long Consideration, I think that person should be […]...
13. Значение идиомы tooth and nail [tooth and nail] {adv. phr.} With all weapons or ways of fightingas hard as possible; fiercely. – Used after “fight” or a similar word. When the Indian girl was captured, she fought tooth and nail to getaway. The farmers fought tooth and nail to save their crops fromthe grasshoppers. His friends fought tooth and nail […]...
14. Talking About Attractive Men and Women Pamela: You know that your tongue is hanging out of your mouth, right? David: That’s because I’ve never seen so many beautiful women in one place before. Why have I never been to this beach before? Look at her! She’s a Hottie! Pamela: Isn’t that what you said about that woman over there? David: No, […]...
15. Значение идиомы hard as nails [hard as nails] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Not flabby or soft;physically very fit; tough and strong. After a summer of work inthe country, Jack was as hard as nails, without a pound of extraweight. 2. Not gentle or mild; rough; stern. Johnny works for aboss who is as hard as nails and scolds Johnny roughly […]...
16. 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 […]...
17. Значение идиомы raise eyebrows [raise eyebrows] {v. phr.} To shock people; cause surprise ordisapproval. The news that the princess was engaged to a commonerraised eyebrows all over the kingdom....
18. Customizing a Personal Webpage Keiko: The Layout of your webpage is so Lame. Why don’t you Customize it? Al: Why bother? I don’t want to spend the time or the energy. Keiko: Let me show you my page. Check out this Background. Don’t you think it’s great? Al: Yeah, it’s great. Can I get back to my book now? […]...
19. Buying a Used Car Samantha: Hello. Terry: Hey, Samantha. It’s Terry. Samantha: Oh, hi Terry. How’s it going? Terry: Not bad. Hey, the reason I’m calling is that I heard from Veronica that you’re looking for a Used car. Samantha: Yeah, I’m hoping to find something Reliable but cheap. Terry: Well, I have Just the thing for you. My […]...
20. Значение идиомы bed of nails [bed of nails] {n. phr.} A difficult or unhappy situation or set of circumstances. “There are days when my job is a regular bed of nails,” Jim groaned. Contrast: BED OF ROSES....
21. Naming your child There was a woman who was pregnant with twins, and shortly before they were due, she had an accident and went into a coma. Her husband was away on business, and unable to be reached. While in the coma, she gave birth to her twins, and the only person around to name her children was […]...
22. Перевод сленгового выражения hard as nails, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: hard as nails Перевод: очень крепкий, стойкий, выносливый; недружелюбный, неприветливый, нерадушный Пример: You have to be hard as nails to play professional football. Чтобы профессионально играть в футбол, нужно быть очень выносливым. Rumsfeld is hard as nails – I’ve never even seen him smile. Румсфелд очень неприветлив, я ни разу не видел, чтобы […]...
23. Значение идиомы as hard as nails [as hard as nails] {adj. phr.} Very unfeeling; cruel, and unsympathetic. Uncle Joe is as hard as nails; although he is a millionaire, he doesn’t help his less fortunate relatives....
24. 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?” […]...
25. Describing People’s Looks Gilles: Hey, what are you looking at? Nora: Oh, these? They’re pictures from my trip Back home last month. Gilles: Let’s have a look. So, who’s this? Nora: That’s my sister and that’s my Cousin Keira. Gilles: Your sister Looks nothing like you. You’re Fair and she has dark hair and dark eyes. Now, you […]...
26. A Good Listener Woman: Hi, Long time no see. How have you been? Man: Oh, I’ve been fine, but I’m having some trouble with my son. Woman: Tell me all about it. Man: Oh, he’s 14 and in the past few months, he’s become quieter and a bit Secretive. He locks himself in his room and I think […]...
27. Перевод идиомы raise eyebrows, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: raise eyebrows Перевод: поднять брови (от удивления, неодобрения, и т. п.) Пример: It raised eyebrows when the actress appeared at the party with no invitation. Когда актриса появилась на вечере без приглашения, все подняли брови от удивления....
28. Buying a Used Car Samantha: Hello. Terry: Hey, Samantha. It’s Terry. Samantha: Oh, hi Terry. How’s it going? Terry: Not bad. Hey, the reason I’m calling is that I heard from Veronica that you’re looking for a Used car. Samantha: Yeah, I’m hoping to find something Reliable but cheap. Terry: Well, I have Just the thing for you. My […]...
29. Перевод слова personal Personal – личный, персональный Перевод слова Personal opinion – личное мнение personal needs – личные потребности to become personal – переходить на личности personal charm – личное обаяние personal computer – персональный компьютер She hired a Personal trainer. Она наняла личного тренера. He quit for Personal reasons. Он уволился по личным причинам. Don’t pry into […]...
30. 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 […]...
31. Life as a thing Life 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 […]...
32. The three wishes An old lady is rocking away the last of her days on her front porch, reflecting on her long life, when–all of a sudden–a fairy godmother appears in front of her and informs her that she will be granted three wishes. “Well, now,” says the old lady, “I guess I would like to be really […]...
33. Перевод идиомы cause eyebrows to raise, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cause eyebrows to raise Перевод: сильно удивить, шокировать кого-либо Пример: I caused eyebrows to raise when I decided not to accept the award from my company. Я всех сильно удивил, когда решил отказаться от премии от моей компании....
34. The new hooker had just finished her first trick The new hooker had just finished her first trick. When she came back down to the street, the seasoned veterans all gathered around to hear the details. She said, “Well, he was a big, muscular and handsome marine.” “Well? What did he want to do?” they all asked. She said, “I told him that a […]...
35. Значение идиомы coffin nail [coffin nail] {n.}, {slang} A cigarette. “I stopped smoking,” Algernon said. “In fact, I haven’t had a coffin nail in well over a year.”...
36. Значение идиомы hit the nail on the head [hit the nail on the head] {v. phr.} To get something exactlyright; speak or act in the most fitting or effective way. Themayor’s talk on race relations hit the nail on the head....
37. Значение идиомы answer one’s calling [answer one’s calling] {v. phr.} To fulfill one’s destiny in terms of work or profession by doing what one has a talent for. Don answered his calling when he became a chiropractor. Susy answered her calling when she became a violinist....
38. Личные местоимения в английском языке (Personal Pronouns). Именительный падеж (The Nominative Case) В первую очередь следует запомнить, что личные местоимения – это местоимения-существительные. Они могут быть в двух падежах: именительном и объектном. В данной теме будут рассмотрены местоимения в именительном падеже (the Nominative Case). Ознакомьтесь с нижеследующей таблицей. Лицо Личные местоимения в именительном падеже Единственное число 1-е 2-е 3-е I – я Отсутствует He – он; she […]...
39. Личные местоимения в английском языке (Personal Pronouns). Объектный падеж (The Objective Case) В предыдущей теме были рассмотрены местоимения в именительном падеже (the Nominative Case), а здесь будет рассмотрен объектный падеж личных местоимений (the Objective Case). Как известно, в русском языке шесть падежей, но в английском их два (именительный и объектный). Объектный падеж местоимений, как правило, соответствует винительному и дательному падежу в русском языке. Объектный падеж личных местоимений […]...
40. Having a Wild Party Paula: Okay, let’s get this party started! Mitch: I really don’t think having a party is such a good idea. We’re supposed to be House-sitting, and I’m sure the Abrams wouldn’t want their house used for a big Blowout. Paula: Ignorance is bliss. They’ll never know. Stop being such a Goody two-shoes and help me […]...