Planning a Gourmet Meal

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1. Eating a Home-Cooked Meal Louise: What’s the matter with you? Gil: I just got off the phone with my mom and she says they’re planning a welcome-home party for me next week – at a restaurant! Louise: What’s wrong with that? Gil: After Living abroad for a year, I was really looking forward to a Home-cooked meal. Louise: Why […]...
2. Planning a Business Luncheon One of my co-workers, Betty, was Retiring this month after working for the company 23 years. I was put In charge of planning a retirement lunch In her honor at a restaurant nearby. The company was Picking up the tab and it was Up to me to set a day and time. After asking the […]...
3. Enjoy your Meal Топик Наслаждайтесь едой рассказывает о том, как правильно и вкусно питаться, что полезно для нашего здоровья и настроения, а от каких блюд лучше отказаться. Описываются привычки в еде у разных народов, а также даются советы, что можно заказать в ресторане. Главное, во всем нужно знать меру, ведь как сказал Сократ “Я ем для того, чтобы […]...
4. Перевод слова concentrate Concentrate – концентрат, концентрироваться, сосредоточиваться Перевод слова To concentrate troops – сконцентрировать войска to concentrate on a subject – сосредоточиться на каком-л. вопросе to sinter the concentrate – агломерировать концентрат Please be quiet, I’m trying to Concentrate on my work. Потише, я пытаюсь сосредоточиться на своей работе. I was finding it hard to Concentrate. Мне […]...
5. Holiday Party Festivity Levels Level I: Your guests are conversing quietly, nibbling at their hors d’oerves, and sipping their drinks. Later, some of the gather by the piano to sing carols while others admire the ornaments on your tree. Level II: Your guests are talking loudly, wolfing hors d’oerves, and drinking from the bottles. Some people gather by the […]...
6. American Food and Drinks Топик Американская еда и напитки рассказывает, что же именно считать американской едой? Американская кухня сложилась из блюд народов, иммигрировавших в США: итальянцев, англичан, немцев, мексиканцев, китайцев и др. Поэтому сейчас американцы могут наслаждаться блюдами со всего мира. Некоторые оригинальные блюда претерпели изменения, например, донатсы (или пончики), гамбургеры и т. п. Америку можно назвать страной “фаст-фуда”. […]...
7. Значение идиомы cluck and grunt [cluck and grunt] {n.}, {slang}, {avoid it in restaurants} The familiar restaurant dish of ham and eggs; since ham is made of pork and eggs come from hens. “I am sorry I can’t fix you an elaborate meal, but I can give you a quick cluck and grunt.”...
8. Planning a Protest Becky: I want to thank all of you for coming today. I think we all agree that we need to organize a Protest… Pedro: Hold on, Becky. We all want To voice our opinion that we Oppose what is going on here, but I’m not sure a protest is the answer. Becky: With all due […]...
9. Planning a Wedding Seamus: What’s that? Cathy: It’s a planning book for our Wedding. Seamus: We aren’t getting married for a year and a half. Cathy: I know, but there are so many things to plan. We have to book the Hall far in advance, you know, and once we Set the date, we have to send out […]...
10. Planning for Retirement Paulina: Did you get your Social Security statement? I just got mine in the mail. If I keep working at this rate for the next 20 years, between Social Security and my Savings, I should be Sitting pretty for Retirement. Carlos: Yeah, I should be okay when I retire, too. I’ve been contributing to a […]...
11. Restaurants В топике Рестораны я рассказываю, какие бывают рестораны и почему люди предпочитают время от времени посещать и дорогие рестораны, и кафе Fast food. Еще рестораны делятся в зависимости от кухни, например, бывают рестораны итальянской, мексиканской, китайской, японской кухни и т. д. Каждый из нас может выбрать ресторан по-своему вкусу. Today there are a lot of […]...
12. Cooking a Meal Emeril: Can you hand me that Pan? Rachel: This Pot? Emeril: No, that pan over there. I need To pan-fry these vegetables. Rachel: Wouldn’t be healthier if we Steamed the vegetables or Grilled them? Emeril: Maybe, but for this meal, I’m frying them in this pan. Rachel: Okay, do you want me To heat this […]...
13. Planning a Children’s Party Sara: Come on! We need to buy all of the things we need for Gabriel’s party before the store closes. Paul: Are you sure we need a party? Maybe we can just have a Cake and some Party hats. Sara: Are you kidding?! We are going To pull out all the stops. We’ll have Streamers, […]...
14. Ending a Restaurant Meal Server: Can I Clear these plates and get them Out of your way? Alvin: Sure, we’re all done. Can I get the rest of that in a Doggie bag? Server: No problem. I’ll Wrap it up for you. Is there anything else I can get you? Did you Leave room for dessert? How about some […]...
15. Planning a Company Retreat Sharon: So, Leo, how are the plans Coming along For the Company retreat? Leo: I’ve made most of the Arrangements and I think it’s going well. I’m Planning to send out information about the Two-day event to the managers at the end of this week. Sharon: What do you have Set up for the Opening […]...
16. Значение идиомы sling hash [sling hash] {v.}, {slang} To serve food, especially in a cheap, small diner, a drive-in, or short-order restaurant. Jake got a jobslinging hash at the new drive-in restaurant. Jody earned moneyfor college by slinging hash in a restaurant during the summer. Compare: SHORT-ORDER COOK....
17. Перевод слова restaurant Restaurant – ресторан Перевод слова Buffet restaurant – ресторанчик, работающий по системе “шведский стол” decent restaurant – приличный ресторан to dine at a restaurant – обедать в ресторане We had dinner at a local Restaurant. Мы поужинали в местном ресторане. That Restaurant was a real find! Тот ресторан был настоящей находкой! The Restaurant opened earlier […]...
18. Значение идиомы dumbwaiter [dumbwaiter] {n.} A small elevator for carrying food, dishes, etc., from one floor to another in hotels, restaurants, or large homes. The banquet was delayed because the dumbwaiter broke down and the food had to be carried upstairs by hand....
19. Перевод слова impress Impress – производить впечатление; отпечаток, след Перевод слова Impress a design on metal – отчеканить рисунок на металле impress somebody favourably – произвести благоприятное впечатление to be impressed by a sight – быть под впечатлением зрелища She Impressed me with her grasp of the subject. Она поразила меня своим пониманием предмета. Father Impressed on me […]...
20. Значение идиомы put all one’s eggs in one basket [put all one’s eggs in one basket] {v. phr.} To place all yourefforts, interests, or hopes in a single person or thing. Goingsteady in high school is putting all your eggs in one basket toosoon. To buy stock in a single company is to put all your eggs inone basket. He has decided to specialize […]...
21. Значение идиомы drive-in [drive-in] {adj.} {n.} A kind of movie theater, fast food restaurant, or church, where the customers, spectators, or worshippers do not leave their automobiles but are served the food inside their cars, can watch a motion picture from inside their cars, or can participate in a religious service in their cars. Let’s not waste time […]...
22. A hot meal Two starving homeless men are walking down an empty street in a quiet town. they spy a dead horse on the side of the road and run towards it. the first man begins to eat the horse, but the second man refuses, saying only that he will wait. after the first man has eaten his […]...
23. Meals and Cooking Топик Еда и приготовление пищи рассказывает о самых распространенных продуктах питания и способах их приготовления. Особое внимание уделено правилам питания и времени приема пищи, принятым в Великобритании. Уточняется разница, существующая в этих понятиях, в обеспеченных домах и в домах обычных граждан. И конечно, не обойдено вниманием знаменитое английское чаепитие “5 o’clock”. When we cook, we […]...
24. Перевод слова meal Meal – еда, пища; мука крупного помола Перевод слова Frugal meal – скромная пища a hair of meal – очень маленькая порция еды to take in a lading of meal – взять груз муки She cooked a great Meal. Она готовила великолепную еду. Mavis ate her Meal in silence. Мейвис съел то что она приготовила […]...
25. 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, […]...
26. The Bachelor Diet Monday Breakfast – Who can eat Breakfast on a Monday? Swallow some toothpaste while brushing your teeth Lunch – Send your secretary out for six “gutbombers” – those little hamburgers that used to cost a dime but now cost sixty five cents. Also order French fries, a bowl of chilli, a soft drink and have […]...
27. 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 […]...
28. Eating Fast Food My friend Julia called me The other day. She wanted to Grab some lunch and asked me if I wanted to go to the local Fast food place down the street. I said sure, even though I knew it wouldn’t be good for me. I Hopped in my car and Swung by to pick her […]...
29. Eating at a Casual Restaurant Russell: Why aren’t you eating? Is there Something the matter with your food? Nadia: No, the food is fine. Russell: What’s wrong? Nadia: I’m not sure How to put this. I really like going to Diners and Hole in the walls with you, and I love Mom and pop restaurants as much as you do. […]...
30. The bachelor’s diet Bachelor’s Diet MONDAY: BREAKFAST – Who can eat breakfast on a Monday? Swallow some toothpaste while brushing your teeth LUNCH – Send your secretary out for six “gutbombers” those little hamburgers that used to cost a dime but now cost sixty five cents. Also order French fries, a bowl of chili, a soft drink and […]...
31. British Cuisine – Английская кухня Some people criticize English food. They say it’s unimaginable, boring, tasteless, it’s chips with everything and totally overcooked vegetables. The basic ingredients, when fresh, are so full of flavour that British haven’t had to invent sauces to disguise their natural taste. What can compare with fresh pees or new potatoes just boiled and served with […]...
32. Значение идиомы hang one on [hang one on] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To give a heavy blow to; hithard. The champion hung one on his challenger in the second roundand knocked him out of the ring. 2. To get very drunk. After Smithlost his job, he went to a bar and hung one on....
33. A stuffy matron is with a new man in a top restaurant A stuffy matron is with a new man in a top restaurant. The onion soup gets to her, and as the waiter is serving the main dishes she lets loose a bombastic fart. Trying to save face, she says to the waiter: “Sir! Please stop that immediately.” “Certainly, madame,” replies the waiter with a bow, […]...
34. Rating Christmas parties If you threw a party, the worst thing you could have done was throw the kind of party where your guests, the next day, call you up to say they had a nice time. Now you’ll be expected to throw another great party next year. What you should have done was throw the kind of […]...
35. Asking for Recommendations Hotel Clerk: Can I help you with something? Victor: Yes, I was hoping you could recommend a restaurant nearby. Clerk: What kind of food would you like? Victor: I’m not Picky. I’m looking for something moderately priced That’s within Walking distance. Clerk: There’s a good seafood restaurant called “Galeno’s” about two blocks away. Would you […]...
36. Restaurants in London Топик Лондонские рестораны рассказывает о том, какие рестораны предпочитают лондонцы и по каким случаям. Также вы узнаете, кто обычно посещает рестораны и какую еду заказывают. Если раньше английские рестораны не отличались большим разнообразием вкусной еды, то сейчас в их меню есть и китайская, индийская, итальянская и греческая кухни. В фаворе – блюда здорового питания. The […]...
37. Перевод слова food Food – еда, пища Перевод слова Food and clothing – пища и одежда preserved food – консервированные продукты exotic food – экзотическая пища I love French Food. Я люблю французскую кухню. Food sustains life. Пища поддерживает жизненные силы. The Food was yucky. Еда была противной....
38. Значение идиомы walk on eggs [walk on eggs] {v. phr.} To act with utmost caution due to being ina precarious position. Tom has been walking on eggs ever since hestarted working for a new boss in Cincinnati....
39. Feeling Ill from Food While Traveling Rumi: I’m as Sick as a dog! Hugo: It serves you right. I Warned you not to eat food sold by Food vendors on the street. Cleanliness is not a priority at some of those food Stands. Rumi: I’m not one To turn up my nose up at street food. On the street is where […]...
40. Cops: Would-be robbers nabbed after restaurant owner says ‘come back’, and they do Two men made it easy for authorities to catch them after they tried to hold up a West Rogers Park restaurant using a squirt gun but were told by the owner to return in an hour, officials said. When Mario Garcia, 39, and Domingo Garcia-Hernandez, 28, went back to the restaurant on the 6400 block […]...