Student Proverbs

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1. A good studentIt was the first day of school and a new student named Martinez, the son of a Mexican restaurateur, entered the fourth grade. The teacher said, «Let’s begin by reviewing some American history. Who said «Give me Liberty, or give me Death?» She saw a sea of blank faces, except for Martinez, who had his ... Читать далее...
2. Winnie The????«Winnie The????» It was the first day after Christmas vacation in a 3rd grade class. The teacher told the class that each student could tell the class one thing they got for Christmas. So, the teacher calls on a girl to come up to the front of the class and tell everyone 1 thing she ... Читать далее...
3. Strict schoolIt was the first day of school, and the elementary school teacher was establishing the fact that she’d take no nonsense from the kiddies this year. While taking the roll, she was told by one boy «My name is Johnny Fuckhauer». So she said «There’ll be none of that kind of thing this year, Johnny; ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы throw a punch[throw a punch] {v. phr.} To strike at someone with your fist; hit;punch. Bob became so mad at Fred that he threw a punch at him. The bell rang and the boxers started throwing punches. Compare: TAKEA PUNCH AT....
5. Little Johnny was in his math’s class one dayLittle Johnny was in his math’s class one day when the teacher singled him out. «If I gave you $20,» the teacher began,» and you gave $5 to Mary, $5 to Sally and $5 to Susan, what would you have?» «An orgy,» Johnny answered....
6. A young schoolboy was having a hard time pronouncingA young schoolboy was having a hard time pronouncing the letter «R,» and all the other kids were, of course, teasing him about it. To help him out, the teacher gave him a sentence to practice at home: «Robert gave Richard a rap in the ribs for roasting the rabbit so rare.» In class a ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод слова messMess — беспорядок, грязь; пачкать, портить Перевод слова In a mess — в беспорядке; вверх дном to make a mess of the tablecloth — запачкать скатерть to mess up a car — испортить машину My life’s such a Mess. Моя жизнь такой бардак. She hates Mess. Она ненавидит беспорядок. My hair is a Mess. У ... Читать далее...
8. A first-grade teacher was overseeing her students asA first-grade teacher was overseeing her students as they experimented with their desk computers. One boy sat staring at the screen, unsure how to get the computer going. The teacher walked over and read what was on his screen. In her most reassuring voice, she said, «The computer wants to know what your name is,» ... Читать далее...
9. We have new babiesFor weeks a six-year old lad kept telling his first-grade teacher about the baby brother or sister that was expected at his house. One day the mother allowed the boy to feel the movements of the unborn child. The six-year old was obviously impressed, but made no comment. Furthermore, he stopped telling his teacher about ... Читать далее...
10. Learning Self-DefenseTeacher: Welcome, everybody, to this Self-defense class. Today, you’ll learn how To size up a situation and how to tell the difference between a Harmless situation and a Threatening one. You’ll also begin to learn some Hand-to-hand combat moves To defend yourselves. Amy: Oh, good. I can’t wait to learn some Martial arts so I ... Читать далее...
11. A lesson in ebonicsA sixth grade class is doing some spelling drills. The teacher asks Tommy if he can spell ‘before.’ He stands up and says, «Before, B-E-P-H-O-R.» The teacher says, «No, that’s wrong. Can anyone else spell before?» Another little boy stands up and says, «Before, B-E-F-O-O-R.» Again the teacher says, «No, that’s wrong.» The teacher asks, ... Читать далее...
12. A fifth grader looked downcast, so her teacher askedA fifth grader looked downcast, so her teacher asked, «What’s the problem, Carol? I hope it’s not homework again.» «Well, uh, yes, it is.» replied Carol. «I was stupid and made my homework paper into a paper airplane.» «Carol, you’re right, that wasn’t a very bright thing to do,» said the teacher, «but this once ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы punch-drunk[punch-drunk] {adj.} 1. Dazed or become dulled in the mind frombeing hit in the head. He was a punch-drunk boxer who made hisliving shining shoes. 2. In a foggy state of mind; groggy. Marywas so thrilled at winning the contest she acted punch-drunk. Markwas punch-drunk for a few minutes after he fell off his bicycle....
14. Значение идиомы give the benefit of the doubt[give the benefit of the doubt] {v. phr.} To believe isinnocent rather than guilty when you are not sure. The money wasstolen and John was the only boy who had known where it was, but theteacher gave him the benefit of the doubt. George’s grade washigher than usual and he might have cheated, but his ... Читать далее...
15. Famous QuotesOne Friday morning, a teacher came up with a novel way to motivate her class. She told them that she would read a quote and the first student to correctly identify who said it would receive the rest of the day off. She started with «This was England’s finest hour.» Little Suzy instantly jumped up ... Читать далее...
16. Перевод слова proverbProverb — пословица, притча Перевод слова Vulgar proverb — народная пословица be a proverb and a byword — быть притчей во языцех grow into a proverb — войти в пословицу Her grandfather has a Proverb for every occasion. У ее деда была пословица на каждый случай в жизни. He should take care not to be ... Читать далее...
17. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «Учитель и ученик (Teacher And Student)»По-английски Перевод на русский Teacher: Sit down, Pete. Have you brought your textbooks with you? Учитель: Садись, Пит. Ты принес с собой учебники? Student: Yes, I have, Mrs. Forester. Ученик: Да, миссис Форестер. Teacher: Do you know why I asked you to stay after the classes today? Учитель: Ты знаешь, почему я тебя попросила задержаться ... Читать далее...
18. Talking About IntelligenceAndre: Mom, I can’t believe I got Stuck with Matt as my Lab partner in school. Josephine: Matt? Do I know Matt? Andre: He lives down the street. He’s Mr. and Mrs. Kemp’s son. He’s a total Airhead. Josephine: Oh, I remember him. He was at your birthday party. Andre: Yeah, when I was nine ... Читать далее...
19. A young female teacher was giving an assignmentA young female teacher was giving an assignment to her Grade 6 class one day. It was a large assignment so she started writing high up on the chalkboard. Suddenly there was a giggle from one of the boys in the class. She quickly turned and asked, «What’s so funny Pat?» «Well teacher, I just ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы half an eye[half an eye] {n. phr.} A slight glance; a quick look. Thesubstitute teacher could see with half an eye that she was going tohave trouble with the class. While Mary was cooking she kept halfan eye on the baby to see that he didn’t get into mischief....
21. Значение идиомы busy work[busy work] {n.} Work that is done not to do or finish anything important, but just to keep busy. When the teacher finished all she had to say it was still a half hour before school was over. So she gave the class a test for busy work....
22. Значение идиомы in half[in half] {adv. phr.} 1. Into two equal parts. The ticket takerat the football game tore the tickets in half. Mother cut theapple in half so each child could have an equal share. Syn.: IN TWO.2. To half the size before; to one half as big. As a punishment, Father cut Bob’s allowance in half....
23. Перевод слова safeSafe — безопасный, благополучный; сейф Перевод слова Safe from criticism — застрахованный от критики safe place — безопасное место to break a safe — взломать сейф Is it Safe to walk here? Тут безопасно гулять? We came back Safe and sound. Мы вернулись целыми и невредимыми. Is this beach Safe for bathing? На этом пляже ... Читать далее...
24. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «Между студентом и преподавателем/ Between Student And Teacher»По-английски Перевод на русский Student: Good morning. Студент: Доброе утро. Teacher: Good morning. Have a sit, please. I’ll be back in a minute. Преподаватель: Доброе утро. Присаживайтесь, пожалуйста. Я вернусь через минутку. Student: Thank you. Студент: Спасибо. Teacher: So, whats’s your name? Преподаватель: Итак, как вас зовут? Student: My name is George. Студент: Меня зовут ... Читать далее...
25. The Teacher tells the class they are going to play a gameThe Teacher tells the class they are going to play a game, she will describe an object and the students will tell her what she had described. Teacher: «The first object is Red, Round, and has a stem.» Timmy: » I know what it is, it’s an apple.» Teacher: «That’s right, I like the way ... Читать далее...
26. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «Между учителем и учеником (Between Teacher And Student)»По-английски Перевод на русский Teacher: Good afternoon, David. Did you come to talk about your last test? Учитель: Добрый день, Дэвид. Ты пришел поговорить о своем последнем тесте? Student: Good afternoon, Mrs. Sanders. Yes, my mum is very upset that I didn’t pass it. She wants me to try and retake it. Ученик: Добрый день, ... Читать далее...
27. Chemistry song 01The Chemistry Teacher’s Coming to Town You better not weigh You better not heat You better not react I’m telling you now The Chemistry Teacher’s coming to town. He’s collecting data He’s checking it twice He’s gonna find out The heat of melting ice The Chemistry Teacher’s coming to town. He sees you when you’re ... Читать далее...
28. Describing Student AchievementJeannie: Everything okay? William: No, I just got off the phone with my daughter’s school and they’re not putting her in the Gifted and talented program. Jeannie: That’s disappointing, but wasn’t she Struggling in school last year? William: Her teachers were thinking of putting her in Remedial classes. Can you believe that? My daughter is ... Читать далее...
29. American University Grading ProceduresHere is a list of the ways professors here at the American University grade their final exams: DEPT OF STATISTICS: — All grades are plotted along the normal bell curve. DEPT OF PSYCHOLOGY: — Students are asked to blot ink in their exam books, close them and turn them in. The professor opens the books ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы once-over[once-over] {n.}, {slang} 1. A quick look; a swift examination ofsomeone or something. — Usually used with «give» or «get». The newboy got the once-over from the rest of the class when he came in. Bob gave his paper the once-over before handing it in. 2. or[once-over-lightly] A quick or careless job, especially of cleaning ... Читать далее...
31. American and British schools — Американские и Британские школыIn America, all children from six to sixteen go to school. They spend six years in «elementary» school, and four or six years in «secondary» or «high» school. School education is free. At the end of every school year, the children take a test. If a child does well, he goes into next class («grade»). ... Читать далее...
32. A little boy was excited about his first day at schoolA little boy was excited about his first day at school. So excited in fact, that only a few minutes after class started, he realized that he desperately needed to go to the bathroom. So he raised his hand politely to ask if he could be excused. Of course the teacher said yes, but asked ... Читать далее...
33. Great School Humor«I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.» — Groucho Marx 1890-1977 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ... Читать далее...
34. TeachingTeaching The teacher had given the class an assignment. He stresses the importance of this particular assignment, and that no excuses will be accepted except illness (with a medical certificate) or a death in the immediate family (with a note from that member). A smart-ass student pipes up: «What about extreme sexual exhaustion, sir?» The ... Читать далее...
35. Young naval studentA young naval student was being put through the paces by an old sea captain. «What would you do if a sudden storm sprang up on the starboard?» «Throw out an anchor, sir,» the student replied. «What would you do if another storm sprang up aft?» «Throw out another anchor, sir.» «And if another terrific ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы one-two[one-two] {n.} 1. A succession of two punches, the first a shortleft, followed by a hard right punch, usually in the jaw. Ali gaveFrazir the one-two. 2. Any quick or decisive action which takes theopposition by surprise, thereby ensuring victory. He gave us theold one-two and won the game....
37. One day in class the teacherOne day in class the teacher has sex education. On the black board she draws a penis then asks the class if any of them knows what it is. In the back of the room, Dirty Johnny stands and says «That’s a penis, and my father has two of them». The teacher looks surprised and ... Читать далее...
38. A painful adjustmentAdjusting to marriage sometimes poses some unexpected problems. But when I came upon a friend of mine in a bar the night after his wedding, I had ask exactly what he was doing there instead of with his new bride. «Well, you see, this morning when I got up,» he said, «I was barely awake ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы safe and sound[safe and sound] {adj. phr.} Not harmed; not hurt; safe and notdamaged. The package arrived safe and sound. The childrenreturned from their trip safe and sound. Compare: WITH A WHOLE SKIN....
40. Перевод идиомы pack a punch / a wallop, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: pack a punch / a wallop Идиома: pack a punch / a wallop разг. Перевод: 1. «врезать», здорово отделать; 2. оказать сильное воздействие; производить сильное впечателине; быть эффективным Пример: He’s a big guy — I should imagine he can pack a fair punch. Он большой парень, я полагаю, он может неплохо «врезать». The storm ... Читать далее...