Speaking About the Future

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1. Перевод слова unknown Unknown – неизвестный, неизведанный, незнакомец Перевод слова To experience unknown delights – испытывать неизведанное наслаждение the Unknown Soldier – неизвестный солдат a fear of the unknown – боязнь неизвестного The facts were Unknown to us. Эти факты были нам неизвестны. At what hour he returned is Unknown. Во сколько он вернулся, неизвестно. Explorers penetrated deep […]...
2. Значение идиомы in a nutshell [in a nutshell] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In a few words; briefly, without telling all about it. We are in a hurry, so I’ll give youthe story in a nutshell. In a nutshell, the car is no bargain. Compare: IN SHORT....
3. Being Cautious or Thrill-Seeking Paula: Did you get an invitation to Kip and Sheri’s wedding? Robert: Yeah, I did. I’m still trying To wrap my head around the two of them getting married. Never in my wildest dreams would I put those two together. It Boggles my mind that they’re In the least compatible. Paula: What do you mean? […]...
4. 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 […]...
5. An On-Site Estimate I work for a Building contractor and I spend most of my workday giving On-site estimates. I mainly go to people’s homes, discuss the work they want done, Inspect the site, and give them a Quote. Robert: You want to Expand your kitchen, is that right? Abigail: Yes, with our growing family, we need more […]...
6. Types of Car and Vehicles Robert: Hi, I’m Robert. What are you In the market for today? Mary: I want to buy a new car, but I’m not sure what I want. Robert: Well, you’ve come to the right place. We have a very large selection of cars and Trucks – Just about any type of Vehicle you can think […]...
7. Feeling Nervous About Public Speaking Simone: They’re about to introduce you. You’re on next. Are you ready? Gabriel: No…yes…no! Simone: You don’t look so well. Are you all right? Gabriel: I don’t know. My Palms are Clammy, I’m Breaking out into a cold sweat, and my legs feel like Jelly. Simone: It sounds like A bad case of stage fright, […]...
8. The Night Before Christmas, Legally Speaking The Night Before Christmas, Legally Speaking: Whereas, on or about the night prior to Christmas, there did occur at a certain improved piece of real property (hereinafter “the House”) a general lack of stirring by all creatures therein, including, but not limited to, a mouse. A variety of foot apparel, e. g. stocking, socks, etc., […]...
9. Перевод идиомы in a nutshell, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in a nutshell Перевод: вкратце, кратко, в двух словах Пример: I tried to explain the problem to my boss in a nutshell. Я попытался объяснить проблему своему начальнику в двух словах....
10. Getting a Massage Robert: Why are you Twisting your back like that? Staci: I’m in pain. My back and shoulders really hurt. I think it’s from sitting at this computer all the time. Robert: What you need is a good Massage. It can get rid of the Knots in your Muscles and get you some Pain relief. Staci: […]...
11. Упражнения “Сравнение времен Future Simple – Future Continuous” (с ответами) 1. Поставьте в диалоге глаголы из скобок в форме Future Simple или Future Continuous. – Well, Alex. When I… (come round) tomorrow? Is 6 p. m. OK? – Yes, I… (wait) for you tomorrow evening but please, don’t come at 6. I think I… (work) then. – OK. What time you… (be) free? – I… […]...
12. Language Trends of the Future There are consistent trends in the past evolution of languages, and in all likelihood they will continue to change in the same fashion in the future. In 200 years, spoken French will have only one sound, a vowel. All consonants and gaps between words and sentences will disappear, leaving only an extended “Eauuuuuuuuuuuu…” Meaning will […]...
13. Going on a Cruise Connie: I’m so excited! We’re finally taking a Cruise. Are you sure this is the Embarkation area? Robert: Yes, I’m sure. We go On board right here, see? Come on, let’s find our Cabin. Connie: Okay, but I want to go up On deck as soon as possible and look around the entire ship. Do […]...
14. Перевод слова technology Technology – технология, техника Перевод слова Technology assessment – прогноз развития техники school of technology – техническое училище nuclear technology – ядерная технология non-waste technology – безотходная технология We are living in the age of Technology. Мы живем в век технологий. He singled out Technology as the core of the problem. Он отметил, что суть […]...
15. Moonlighting Robert: You look Exhausted. You Must have been out late last night having fun. Muriel: I wish. I’ve actually started Moonlighting. I’ve decided to go back to school and need the extra money To make ends meet. Robert: Good for you. That’s great. Where are you moonlighting? Muriel: I’m working at the university library. At […]...
16. Visions of the Future: Huxley and Orwell Dystopia is a recently coined word to describe negative utopias, and can be taken literally to mean ‘bad place’. In the 20th century dystopian fiction dominates utopian fiction. There was a generally skeptical or pessimistic view about science and technology among 20th century writers. Some of the reasons for this are historical, and follow from […]...
17. DIRECTOR ROBERT ZEMECKIS SAYS NO TO BACK TO THE FUTURE REMAKE “Oh, God no,” he told the Telegraph when asked about the possibility. “I mean, to me, that’s outrageous. Especially since it’s a good movie. It’s like saying’Let’s remake Citizen Kane. Who are we going to get to play Kane?’ What folly, what insanity is that? Why would anyone do that?” Co-writer and co-rights holder Bob […]...
18. Значение идиомы for fear [for fear] Because of fear. He left an hour early for fear ofmissing his train. She worried for fear that the child would behurt....
19. Упражнения “Сравнение времен Future Perfect – Future Perfect Continuous” (с ответами) 1. Поставьте глагол из скобок в форму Future Perfect или Future Perfect Continuous. They… (build) the airport by April. (Они построят аэропорт к апрелю.) The speaker… (present) his project for 4 hours by 6 o’clock. (К 6 часам спикер будет представлять свой проект уже в течение 4 часов.) When I retire I… (work) here for […]...
20. Air and Water Pollution Julia: Stop Poisoning us! Stop poisoning us! Robert: Why are you Picketing in front of this factory? Julia: This factory is Polluting our air and water. They’re responsible for Contaminating the Environment with dangerous Chemicals and Waste. Robert: But your entire family works here. Aren’t you concerned you’ll cause trouble for them and the other […]...
21. ‘Back to the Future’ turns 30: Time sure does McFly If you were to hop into your DeLorean time machine today, get the flux capacitor “fluxing,” and drive 30 years back, you’d be in the midst of – Great Scott! – a summer blockbuster that would change the way we look at time travel and movies. Those were the days when 88 miles per hour […]...
22. 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 […]...
23. Ошибки, совершаемые при употреблении времени Future Simple в английском языке Наиболее распространенные ошибки Неправильно Правильно Перевод Объяснение “The phone’s ringing.”OK, I’m going to answer it.” Ok. I’ll answer it. Хорошо, я возьму. Если решение о действии принимается в момент речи, используется Will / Will not . I’m sure he is going to help you. I’m sure he Will help you. Я уверен, что он тебе […]...
24. 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....
25. Значение идиомы unknown quantity [unknown quantity] {n.} Someone or something whose value andimportance are not known, especially in a certain situation, time orplace; a new and untested person or thing. What we would find if wecould fly to the moon is an unknown quantity. The new player isstill an unknown quantity. We’ll find out how good he is in […]...
26. Значение идиомы in return [in return] {adv. phr.} In order to give back something; aspayment; in recognition or exchange. – Often used with “for”. Budgave me his knife and I gave him marbles in return. The ladyhelped Mother when she was sick and in return Mother often invited herto dinner. How much did John give you in return for […]...
27. Patrick Stewart on ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ The actor talks about returning to the ‘X-Men’ franchise, his Professor X origin story and the films’ metaphorical resonance “I was not a comic book reader,” Patrick Stewart says, with a distinct note of apology. “Not those kind, anyway. I read storybook comics, and when I was much younger I read children’s cartoons. But I […]...
28. Упражнения “Будущее совершенное время Future Perfect” (с ответами) 1. Раскройте скобки и поставьте глагол в форму Future Perfect Tense. Обратите внимание на отрицательные и вопросительные предложения. By the end of the spring we… (do) five exams. (К концу весны мы сдадим пять экзаменов.) You… (eat) something by the time the bus arrives? (Ты съешь что-нибудь к тому времени, когда приедет автобус?) By the […]...
29. Speaking to a Baby or Young Child My sister had to go out of town for a couple of days and I offered To look after her 18-month-old Twins. It wasn’t long before I realized that I was Over my head! … Colleen: Okay, you two, it’s time to go Beddy-bye. Baby: No! Colleen: Yes, let’s get your Jammies on. You can […]...
30. Значение идиомы for fear of [for fear of] {adv. phr.} Because of being afraid of something; onaccount of being scared. Dave refuses to go to Europe for fear ofan airplane crash and for fear of a shipwreck....
31. Speaking to a Store Clerk on the Phone Clerk: Hello. Levin’s Music. Ariel: Hello. I was wondering if you Carry classical CD’s. Clerk: Yes, we have a pretty large Selection. What are you looking for? Ariel: I’m trying to find the Latest Reunion Island Ensemble CD. Clerk: I’m not sure we have that In stock. We have a lot of CD’s on Back […]...
32. Англоговорящие страны/ English-Speaking Countries На английском языке Перевод на русский язык English-Speaking Countries Англоговорящие страны There are several countries in the world where English is a native language. These countries are the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Australia and New Zealand. It is also one of the official languages in Canada, the Irish Republic and the Republic […]...
33. Школа будущего/ School of the Future На английском языке Перевод на русский язык School of the Future Школа будущего My name is Ann. I’m thirteen years old. I’m a pupil of a state secondary school. At the moment I’m studying in the 7th form. In a few years I’ll finish the school and I’m planning to enter a university. I wonder […]...
34. Перевод слова fear Fear – страх, боязнь Перевод слова To chase all fear – отбросить всякий страх without fear or favour – беспристрастно, объективно more than half dead with fear – чуть живой от страха I Fear the results of the final exams. Я опасаюсь за результаты выпускных экзаменов. His wife seemed depressed, and he Feared for his […]...
35. Ошибки, совершаемые при употреблении времени Future Perfect Continuous в английском языке Наиболее распространенные ошибки Неправильно Правильно Перевод Объяснение I will have working in the company for 5 years next month. I Will have been working in the company for 5 years next month. В следующем месяце я буду работать в компании уже 5 лет. Способ образования Future Perfect Continuous в утвердительной форме: Will + have + […]...
36. English-speaking countries Great Britain, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand are English speaking countries. They are situated in different parts of the world and differ in many ways. The nature of these countries, their weather and climate and way of life of their people differ. Each coutry has it’s own history customs, traditions, its own national holidays. […]...
37. Значение идиомы the creeps [the creeps] {n.}, {informal} 1. An uncomfortable tightening of theskin caused by fear or shock. Reading the story of a ghost gave Joethe creeps. The queer noises in the old house gave Mary thecreeps. 2. A strong feeling of fear or disgust. The cold, damp, lonely swamp gave John the creeps. The dog was so […]...
38. Что будет в будущем?/ What Will The Future Be Like? На английском языке Перевод на русский язык What Will The Future Be Like? Что будет в будущем? My name is Darina and I’m 16 years old. When I think about the future changes on our planet, I feel rather optimistic. As the technology rapidly progresses, many new things might come to use. For example, the […]...
39. A tourist, visiting a small town in Israel A tourist, visiting a small town in Israel, came upon a statue dedicated to “The Unknown Soldier”. At the base of the statue, a sign was displayed: “Here lies Seymour Ruthenberg”. The tourist inquired of one of the locals how was it possible an unknown had a name. The resident replied, “As a soldier, that […]...
40. 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!...