Sick of the Holidays

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1. Short reindeer jokesWhat do reindeer say before telling you a joke? This one will sleigh you! Why is a reindeer like a gossip? Because they are both tail bearers! Why do reindeer wear fur coats? Because they would look silly in plastic macs! How do you make a slow reindeer fast? Don’t feed it! Why did the ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова sickSick — больной, болезненный Перевод слова Sick condition — болезненное состояние sick years — годы болезни to heal the sick — лечить больных He is off Sick today. Его сегодня нет, он болеет. He was Sick in the car. В машине его стошнило. You’re Sick! Вы ненормальный!...
3. New FAA inspectionsWith the number of airline disasters lately, the FAA now sends an inspector to the North Pole to check out Santa Claus’s sleigh before allowing him to fly on Christmas eve. The inspector arrives and checks the reindeer and they look good, he checks the harness and it looks okay, he checks the sleigh and ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы sick and tired[sick and tired] {adj.} 1. Feeling strong dislike for somethingrepeated or continued too long; exasperated; annoyed. Jane was sickand tired of always having to wait for Bill, so when he didn’t arriveon time she left without him. John is sick and tired of having hisstudies interrupted. I’ve been studying all day, and I’m sick andtired ... Читать далее...
5. Microsoft ChristmasNORTH POLE (API) — MICROSOFT announced an agreement with Santa Claus Industries to acquire Christmas at a press conference held via satellite from Santa’s summer estate somewhere in the southern hemisphere. In the deal, Microsoft would gain exclusive rights to Christmas, Reindeer, and other unspecified inventions. In addition, Microsoft will gain access to millions of ... Читать далее...
6. Is There a Santa Claus?As a result of an overwhelming lack of requests, and with research help from that renown scientific journal SPY magazine (January, 1990) — I am pleased to present the annual scientific inquiry into Santa Claus. 1) No known species of reindeer can fly. BUT there are 300,000 species of living organisms yet to be classified, ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод идиомы make someone sick, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: make someone sick Перевод: вызывать у кого-либо отвращение Пример: The attitude of the woman next door makes me sick. Отношение женщины, которая живет по соседству, вызывает у меня отвращения....
8. Calling in Sick to WorkI was Fed up with work and wanted the day off. I decided To call in sick. I wasn’t prepared, though, to be Peppered with questions. Peter: Hello, this is Peter. Is this Magda? Magda: Yes. This is Magda. Peter: Hi, Magda. I won’t be Coming in today. I’m Not feeling well. I think I’ve ... Читать далее...
9. A man takes his sick dog to the vetA man takes his sick dog to the vet. The vet lifts the dog onto the the operating table, looks down and says «Say ahhhhhhhhhhh!» The man looks at the vet and says «The dog can’t speak». The vet says to the man «I was talking to YOU. The dog, s dead!!! Sent by Peter...
10. Перевод идиомы sick and tired of someone or something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: sick and tired of someone or something Перевод: не любить что-либо или кого-либо; сильно устать от кого-либо или чего-либо Пример: I am sick and tired of my friend’s constant complaining. Мне жутко надоело постоянное нытье моего друга....
11. The Christmas diet song‘Twas the night before Christmas and all round my hips were Fannie May candies that sneaked past my lips. Fudge brownies were stored in the freezer with care in hopes that my thighs would forget they were there. While Mama in her girdle and I in chin straps had just settled down to sugar-borne naps. ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы eye[eye] See: APPLE OF ONE’S EYE, BAT AN EYE or BAT AN EYELASH, BELIEVE ONE’S EYES, CATCH ONE’S EYE, CLEAR-EYED, CLOSE ONE’S EYES orSHUT ONE’S EYES, EYES OPEN, EYE OUT, EYE TO, FEAST ONE’S EYES ON, FOUR-EYES, GET THE EYE, GIVE THE EYE, GREEN-EYED MONSTER, HALF AN EYE, HAVE AN EYE ON, HAVE EYES ONLY ... Читать далее...
13. Confuse Santa Claus1. Instead of milk and cookies, leave him a salad, and a note explaining that you think he could stand to lose a few pounds. 2. While he’s in the house, go find his sleigh and write him a speeding ticket. 3. Leave him a note, explaining that you’ve gone away for the holidays. Ask ... Читать далее...
14. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «She called in sick»Howard Говард Where’s Missy? Где Мисси? Lisa Лиза She called in sick. Она позвонила и сказала, что болеет. Howard Говард Lisa, tell me the truth. I know she’s job hunting. Лиза, не нужно врать. Я знаю, что она ищет другую работу. Lisa Лиза Yes, but she didn’t want anyone to know. Да, но она не ... Читать далее...
15. Summer HolidaysAll the people enjoy summer holidays very much. It is a great pleasure to have a rest after a whole year of hard work or study. People like to travel during their summer holidays. Some people go abroad to see new countries, some people prefer to go to the country-side to enjoy country-life far from ... Читать далее...
16. Public Holidays in the United KingdomThere are eight public holidays, or bank holidays a year in Great Britain, that is days on which people need not go to work. They are: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, May Day, Spring Bank Holiday and Late Summer Bank Holiday. The term «bank holiday» dates back to the ... Читать далее...
17. Перевод идиомы take ill / take sick, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: take ill / take sick Перевод: заболеть Пример: The woman took ill during her holiday and spent most of the time in her hotel. Женщина заболела во время отпуска, и провела большую часть времени в своей гостинице....
18. Marriage quotes 01Marriage is not a word. It is a sentence — a life sentence. Marriage is very much like a violin; after the sweet music is over, the strings are attached. Marriage is love. Love is blind. Therefore, marriage is an institution for the blind. Marriage is an institution in which a man loses his Bachelor’s ... Читать далее...
19. A visit to the sick friend — Визит к больному другуВ топике Посещение больного друга — я делюсь своими мыслями, как важно быть здоровым, но иногда кто-то из друзей может и заболеть, например, гриппом или простудой. Болезнь можно вылечить таблетками, но моральная поддержка тоже помогает. В таких случаях не забывайте посетить своего друга, ведь ваше посещение его обрадует, придаст новые силы и он выздоровеет быстрее. ... Читать далее...
20. Holidays in Great BritainThere are many holidays in Great Britain. They are Christmas day, Boxing Day, New Year’s day, Easter, May Day, Spring bank holiday and Summer bank holiday. Public holidays in Great Britain are called bank holidays because the banks as well as most of the offices and shops are closed. The most popular holiday is Xmas. ... Читать далее...
21. Public holidaysТопик Государственные праздники описывает все основные праздники, отмечаемые в России. Самый долгожданный и любимый праздник для детей и взрослых – Новый год, с украшенной елкой, подарками и интересными новогодними передачами по ТВ. Международный женский день отмечается весной, 8-го марта. В этот день все мужчины дарят женщинам цветы и выполняют всю работу по дому, даже готовят ... Читать далее...
22. Февральские праздники/ February HolidaysНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык February Holidays Февральские праздники We all like holidays as they give us the opportunity to have a little rest and get positive emotions. But not all people know the roots of many holidays they celebrate. Now I want to talk about holidays in February. February is one of ... Читать далее...
23. A letter to an English friend about summer holidays — Письмо другу в Англию о летних каникулахDear Ann, Thank you for your kind letter. I was so glad to receive it. You ask me to tell you a few things about my summer holidays. Well. In June I was in Moscow with my mum. My aunt lives there. I would like to write that Moscow is a very beautiful and big ... Читать далее...
24. Holidays and Celebrations in the UKThere are eight public, or bank holidays in Great Britain, that is, days when banks and offices are closed. They are: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Mayday, Spring Bank Holiday and Late Summer Bank Holiday. The observance of these days is no longer limited to banks. All the public ... Читать далее...
25. How Did I Spend My Summer HolidaysВ топике Как я провел мои летние каникулы, я рассказываю об отдыхе всей семьей в городе Сочи. Хотя во время зимних каникул можно тоже хорошо провести время на природе, но летние каникулы нравятся мне больше. В этом году мы отправились на Черное море: сначала в Одессу, к родственникам, а потом на пароходе, в Сочи. За ... Читать далее...
26. Cristiano Ronaldo donates $83,000 to pay for sick child’s operationCristiano Ronaldo was asked to donate his cleats for a charity auction benefitting a 10-month-old child suffering from a brain disorder. The world’s top soccer player went a little further than that. Ronaldo, the Real Madrid star who was Fifa’s Ballon d’Or winner as the world’s top player, will pay the full $83,000 cost of ... Читать далее...
27. Calling in SickA Cat Owner’s Story Calling in sick to work makes me uncomfortable because no matter how legitimate my illness, I always sense my boss thinks I am lying. On one occasion, I had a valid reason but lied anyway because the truth was too humiliating to reveal. I simply mentioned that I had sustained a ... Читать далее...
28. Перевод слова screamScream — вопль, кричать, вопить Перевод слова To scream with delight — визжать от восторга to scream oneself hoarse — охрипнуть от крика to scream for help — звать на помощь a scream of terror — крик ужаса I Screamed for help. Я громко позвала на помощь. ‘Get out!’ she Screamed. — Вон отсюда! — ... Читать далее...
29. My Last Summer Holidays — Мои последние летние каникулыPupils at school have their vacations four times a year — in winter, in autumn, in spring, and in summer. As for me, the best holidays are in summer. All people enjoy summer holidays very much. It is a great pleasure to have a rest after a whole year of hard work or study. People ... Читать далее...
30. My Last Winter Holidays — Мои последние зимние каникулы (1)I spent my last winter holidays in Moscow. This year I did not go anywhere. Our winter holidays began oh the 27th of December. On that day we had a New Year party at school. We had prepared an amateur performance with Father Frost and Snow-Maiden. There were different competitions, we played different games. Then ... Читать далее...
31. Весенние каникулы/ Spring HolidaysНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Spring Holidays Весенние каникулы We all look forward for school holidays during the academic year. There are four major school breaks, in winter, spring, summer and autumn. The longest holidays are in summer, as they last for three months. Winter holidays last for almost two weeks. Spring and ... Читать далее...
32. Alaskan tourismIf you are considering doing some camping this summer, please note the following public service announcement: In Alaska, tourists are warned to wear tiny bells on their clothing when hiking in bear country. The bells warn away MOST bears (brown, black, etc.), but be careful because they don’t scare Grizzly Bears. Tourists are cautioned to ... Читать далее...
33. Military Christmas‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the skies, Air defenses were up, with electronic eyes. Combat pilots were nestled in ready-room beds, As enemy silhouettes danced in their heads. Every jet on the apron, each SAM in its tube, Was triply-redundant, linked to the Blue Cube, And ELINT and AWACS gave coverage so ... Читать далее...
34. Зимние каникулы/ Winter HolidaysНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Winter Holidays Зимние каникулы My name is Anastasia. I’m thirteen years old. My favourite season is winter. My holidays began on the 28th of December. I am in a good mood because New Year’s Day and two weeks of the rest will come soon. I like festive bustle. ... Читать далее...
35. French guy in EnglandFrench guy went for a job interview In England. He was told that he must compose a sentence in English with three main words: green, pink and yellow. His answer was: «I wake up in the morning, I hear the phone «green green», I «pink» up the phone and I say «Yellow» Юмор в том, ... Читать далее...
36. 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...
37. Juan comes up to the Mexican border on his bicycleJuan 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 ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы throw one’s hat in the ring[throw one’s hat in the ring] or [toss one’s hat in the ring] {v. phr.}, {informal} To announce that you are going to try to be electedto an official position; become a candidate for office. Bill tossedhis hat in the ring for class president. The senator threw his hatin the ring for re-election....
39. «Мои зимние каникулы» (My winter holidays)Every year schoolchildren have their winter holidays. They usually last for 2 weeks: from the New Year’s Day till the 12th of January. I am sure that all of us look forward to this time because it’s a great chance not to get up early and to do what we want. As for me I ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы with bells on[with bells on] {adv. phr.}, {informal} With enthusiasm; eager orready and in the best of spirits for an event. «Will you come tothe farewell party I’m giving for Billy?» asked Jerry. «I’ll be therewith bells on,» replied Ed....