Solving a Mystery

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1. Solving a 50-Year-Old Moon MysteryNASA Backs Amateur Stargazer’s Claim Of Spotting Asteroid Crash Back in the 12th century, monks in England claimed they saw a spectacular eruption of fire and hot coals on the crescent moon. Others have since made similar claims about mysterious lunar flashes. Professional space scientists have dismissed such amateur reports, saying there’s no evidence the ... Читать далее...
2. Going to the Movies (Fast)I love watching movies. I like a lot of different genres. No matter what my mood is, I can always find something that Fits the bill. When I’m feeling down, I sometimes like a good comedy. My favorite are romantic comedies. The Plot is pretty simple. A boy meets a girl and there are Road ... Читать далее...
3. Describing DurationKathryn: Are you still watching that movie? It’s been over three hours! Martin: Yeah, it’s a little long for a Feature film. Kathryn: A little long?! It’s Interminable. How can you continue to watch it? Martin: Well, the first half was interesting and Moved at a clip. The middle section did Drag a little, but ... Читать далее...
4. Renting a MovieBrenda: I have to return these movies in the Drop box today or I’ll have Late fees. Can I get you anything while I’m out? Jang: Are you still Renting movies from the Video store? I use a service that delivers the movies to my mailbox. There are never any late fees. Brenda: I’ve thought ... Читать далее...
5. Talking About MoviesMartin: What did you think of that movie? Joanna: It was okay, but I’m not really into Big-budget movies with a lot of Special effects and Big-name stars. Martin: Oh, you’re a film Snob. I bet you only watch Indie films made on a Shoestring budget with low Production values. Joanna: No, that’s not true. ... Читать далее...
6. A Movie CollectionSome people collect stamps. Other people collect CDs. I collect movies. I’m a film Buff and I have a Collection of my favorite movies of all time. I usually buy a movie when it comes out on DVD, even if I’ve seen it already On the big screen. I have a High definition TV and ... Читать далее...
7. Describing Boring and Exciting ThingsIna: It was a great idea To split up to go see different movies. I really liked The McQuillanator! Paco: I’m glad to hear it. You made a better choice than I did. The Biopic I saw was Mind-numbing. I was Bored to death! Ina: Really? My movie was great. It was Action-packed and Fast-paced. ... Читать далее...
8. Watching Action MoviesClaude: Oh no, this isn’t another Action movie, is it? Jean: Of course not. I know you like Thrillers and this is a thriller. Claude: This definitely seems like a Brainless action movie to me. That’s the second Fight scene and we’re only 15 minutes into the film. Jean: It’s a thriller that’s supposed to ... Читать далее...
9. Movies Affect PeopleMovies are popular because people are great watchers. They like to watch other peoples’ lives. They like to live vicariously. By going to movies, we can escape our own lives, share other people’s emotions, and imagine ourselves as someone else. Many of our lives are not as adventurous or glamorous as the lives in movies. ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы house detective[house detective] {n.} A detective employed by a hotel, store, orother business to watch for any trouble. The one-armed man sweepingthe bank floor was really the house detective....
11. Watching Videos on the InternetSheila: Where are you going? Rudy: I’m going to the Video store to rent a movie for tonight. Do you want to come? Sheila: You don’t need to do that. We can watch nearly any movie you want Online. Rudy: Oh, you mean we can pay To download it? Sheila: Yeah, we can download it, ... Читать далее...
12. CinemaIn England the cinema is usually called «the pictures». In America the word «the movies» is often used. Cinema-going is a favourite pastime in Britain. People go to the cinema once or twice a week. Cinema-going is more popular in industrial towns in the North of England and Scotland than in the South. However, especially ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод идиомы have a hunch about something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: have a hunch about something Перевод: быть под впечатлением, что что-либо произойдет, случится Пример: I had a hunch that my friend would not come to meet me. У меня такое чувство, что мой друг не придет на встречу со мной....
14. Movie theater popcorn costs more than fillet mignonMovie theater popcorn apparently costs more per ounce than fillet mignon. You’re probably aware that if you go to the movies these days, you should probably show up well fed. Concession stand snacks and drinks are downright expensive, and if you see a lot of movies, you’ve probably considered sneaking your own into the theater. ... Читать далее...
15. The Mystery of DreamsWhat is a dream? The dictionary defines this word as ‘a series of thoughts, images, and feelings that you experience when you are asleep’. In other words dreams are imaginary sleeping visions. People spend one third of their lives asleep but they don’t fully understand the purpose of dreams. Freud believed that dreams are people’s ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы sit through[sit through] {v.} To watch or listen until isfinished. The show was so boring that we could hardly sit throughthe first act. Elaine liked the movie so much that she sat throughthree showings....
17. Перевод слова brainBrain — мозг Перевод слова Brain damage — повреждение мозга brain disorder — расстройство умственной деятельности engineering brain — технический склад ума My Brain was in a buzz. Мои мозги гудели. I am not a Brain as you well know. Как ты знаешь, я не слишком способный. Alcohol fogs his Brain. Алкоголь затуманивает его мозги....
18. Значение идиомы second-run[second-run] {adj.} Of a movie: Shown in many movie theatersbefore, and allowed to be shown later in other movie theaters. Tickets to second-run movies cost much less....
19. Using Battery PowerLuisa: The Battery on my computer is almost Out of juice. Allesandro: Did you bring a Spare? Luisa: It’s a Rechargeable battery, so instead of replacing it, I need To plug it in, but there are no Outlets in here. Allesandro: I don’t see one either. Luisa: Forget it. I’ll just finish watching the movie ... Читать далее...
20. The cost of a brainA man went to a brain store to get some brain to complete a study. He sees a sign remarking on the quality of professional brain offerred at this particular brain store. He begins to question the butcher about the cost of these brains. «How much does it cost for engineer brain?» «Three dollars an ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы watch one’s dust[watch one’s dust] or [watch one’s smoke] {v. phr.}, {slang} Tonotice your quick action; watch you do something quickly. OfferBill a dollar to shovel your sidewalk, and watch his smoke! «We’llhave your yard cleaned in a jiffy,» the Boy Scouts told Mr. Truitt.»Watch our smoke!» «I can go to the store and be back in ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод слова plentyPlenty — достаток; множество, очень Перевод слова I was plenty cautious — я был очень осторожен horn of plenty — рог изобилия a plenty of smoke — много дыма I was Plenty busy with other things. Я был очень занят другими вещами. We had Plenty to eat and drink. У нас было полно еды и ... Читать далее...
23. A man running a little behind schedule arrivesA man running a little behind schedule arrives at a picture theatre, goes in to watch the movie that has already started, and as his eyes adjust to the darkness, he is surprised to see a dog sitting beside its master in the row ahead, intently watching the movie. It even seemed to be enjoying ... Читать далее...
24. Cable and Satellite TVMarion: I’m trying to decide whether to get Cable or Satellite TV. Which one do you have at your apartment? Cesar: I have satellite, but I used to have cable. Marion: What’s the difference? Cesar: Not a lot. With satellite, you have to have a Satellite dish installed on the roof and you don’t with ... Читать далее...
25. A large differenceA man went to the doctor’s. The doctor came in and said, «Well, I’ve got some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that you have an inoperable brain tumor. The good news is our hospital has just been certified to do brain transplants and there has been an accident right out ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы blood and thunder[blood and thunder] {n. phr.} The violence and bloodshed of stories that present fast action rather than understanding of character. Crime movies and westerns usually have lots of blood and thunder. — Often used like an adjective. John likes to watch blood-and-thunder stories on television....
27. Doing Basic ExercisesJane: I’ve just had the best Workout at the Gym! Arnold: You don’t need to go to a gym To exercise. I exercise right here in my apartment. Jane: Oh, yeah? What can you do in this small space? Arnold: Nearly everything I need to do. Before I do my Calisthenics, I Stretch. And every ... Читать далее...
28. Перевод слова movieMovie — фильм Перевод слова TV movie — телефильм movie and still photography — кинофотосъемка to see a movie — посмотреть фильм to show a movie — показать фильм Let’s go to the Movie. Давай сходим в кино. A darn good Movie! Чертовски хороший фильм! The Movie has a weak plot. У этого фильма — ... Читать далее...
29. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «Разговор о фильмах» (About films)Ann: Did you watch the news program on television yesterday evening? Jane: No, my sister and I went suddenly to the cinema last night. Ann: What was on? Jane: Yesterday we saw a new detective film at the Odeon. The film started at 08.30 p. m. There was a newsreel in the program, but no ... Читать далее...
30. Having an Overbearing FatherDad: Where are you going? Eva: Out. Dad: Out where? Eva: Dad, I’m nearly a Grown woman. You don’t need to be so Overbearing. You give me The third degree every time I leave the house. Dad: As long as you live Under my roof, you’ll Live by my rules. Now, where are you going? ... Читать далее...
31. Перевод слова actionAction — действие, деятельность, поступок, работа Перевод слова Clarion call to action — громкий призыв к действию a coherent plan for action — согласованный план действий to compromise an action — закончить дело миром consecution of action — последовательность действий Lights, camera, Action! Свет, камера, мотор! Now’s the time for Action. Пришло время действовать. The ... Читать далее...
32. Детектив/ A Detective StoryНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык A Detective Story Детектив There are many interesting genres in literature which I admire, but my favourite books are detective stories. Such books usually contain crime and mystery, which are later solved by smart detectives. One of the best-known detectives of all times was Sherlock Holmes. Everybody has ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы box office[box office] {n.}, {informal} 1. The place at movies and theaters where tickets may be purchased just before the performance instead of having ordered them through the telephone or having bought them at a ticket agency. No need to reserve the seats; we can pick them up at the box office. 2. A best-selling movie, ... Читать далее...
34. FRBs: Mystery repeating radio signals discovered emanating from unknown cosmic sourceRepeating radio signals coming from a mystery source far beyond the Milky Way have been discovered by scientists. While one-off fast radio bursts (FRBs) have been detected in the past, this is the first time multiple signals have been detected coming from the same place in space. FRBs are radio signals from deep space that ... Читать далее...
35. Buying Television and Movie ProgramsCameron: What did you get for Christmas? James: I got a Box set of my favorite TV show Of all time, the McQ Files. It Contains all five Seasons of the show, Deleted scenes, and Outtakes. I can’t wait to watch it all! Cameron: Didn’t you see the entire series when it was shown on ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы rack one’s brain[rack one’s brain] {v. phr.} To try your best to think; make agreat mental effort; especially: to try to remember something you haveknown. Bob racked his brain trying to remember where he left thebook. Susan racked her brain trying to guess whom the valentinecame from. John racked his brain during the test trying to solvethe ... Читать далее...
37. How to write a paper1. Sit in a straight, comfortable chair in a well-lighted place with plenty of freshly sharpened pencils. 2. Read over the assignment carefully, to make certain you understand it. 3. Walk down to the vending machines and buy some coffee to help you concentrate. 4. Stop off at the third floor, on the way back ... Читать далее...
38. Перевод слова mysteryMystery — тайна, таинственность Перевод слова To expound the mystery — объяснить тайну to hold the key to a mystery — знать разгадку тайны murder mystery — тайна убийства It was a Mystery to me. Это было для меня тайной. The affair is wrapped up in Mystery. Это дело окутано тайной. The reason why she ... Читать далее...
39. Перевод слова listenListen — слушать Перевод слова To listen at the keyhole — подслушивать у двери to listen to music — слушать музыку talk-listen button — кнопка передачи-приема Don’t Listen to him! Не слушайте его! Let me have a Listen too. Дай мне тоже послушать. He was in no humour to Listen. Он был не в настроении ... Читать далее...
40. Mass media (3)В топике Средства массовой информации (3) я рассказываю о том, что пресса, телевидение и радио предлагают своим слушателям много материалов на выбор. В топике я делюсь, какие газеты и почему выписывает наша семья (некоторые газеты мы дополнительно еще покупаем в киоске). Также я рассказываю, какую радиостанцию я слушаю и почему, какие телевизионные передачи и фильмы ... Читать далее...