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1. Talking About Intelligence Andre: 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 […]...
2. Talking About Books Maggie: What did you think of the book you started last week? Kurt: Oh, I liked it Well enough. Maggie: Wow, that’s a Glowing recommendation. Kurt: Well, it Started off with a bang and the Suspense in the first half was great. I Couldn’t put it down. Then, the Pace changed in the second half […]...
3. Meeting a Deadline Pam: You wanted to see me? Ed: Yes, I did. Have a seat. I want to talk to you about the Pulsen project. Pam: I know I’m a little late in getting that report to you, but I’ve been Pulling out the stops to get it done. Ed: But it’s still not done, is it? […]...
4. Changing the Subject in Conversation Laura: I think that’s all we need to talk about regarding last month’s report. Let’s Turn to this month’s report, Shall we? I didn’t get a copy of it. Could someone Hand me one? Gaius: By the way, I have just one last comment before we Shift our focus to this month’s report. It seems […]...
5. An Amazing Talking Dog A man and his dog walk into a bar. The man proclaims, “I’ll bet you a round of drinks that my dog can talk.” Bartender: “Yeah! Sure…go ahead.” Man: “What covers a house?” Dog: “Roof!” Man: “How does sandpaper feel?” Dog: “Rough!” Man: “Who was the greatest ball player of all time?” Dog: “Ruth!” Man: […]...
6. A guy driving a truck in the middle of nowhere A guy driving a truck in the middle of nowhere picks up a hitch-hiker. It gets dark and the hitch-hiker falls asleep. Suddenly bang, and the hitch-hiker wakes up,”what the hell was that?”. The truck driver replies, “some kinda animal, go back to sleep.” Further the same thing again, bang, “What the hell was that?”, […]...
7. A man says to his wife A man says to his wife, “Get ready you, me & the dog are going fishing.” Wife says, “I dont want to go.” Man gives her 3 choices, fishing, blow job or take it up the a*se. Wife pick blow job. After she sucking for a while she says, “It tastes like sh*t. Man says, […]...
8. Значение идиомы bang up [bang up] {adj.}, {informal} Very successful; very good; splendid; excellent. The football coach has done a bang-up job this season. John did a bang-up job painting the house. Syn.: FIRST-CLASS....
9. Working With Unreliable People Paul: What time is it? Jackie: It’s 2:30. The Cleveland office report should have been emailed to us by the end of the workday yesterday. What are we supposed to do now? Paul: If we don’t get their report, we’ll have To hold up the production of the Annual report and if that happens, somebody’s […]...
10. Teamwork Jeff: So, does that sound okay with you? Lucy: What? Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t hear what you said. Jeff: You seem Preoccupied today. What’s up? Lucy: Oh, it’s this guy I know from this class I’m taking. His name is Richard. I think I’ve mentioned him before. Jeff: Yeah, sure, the guy you’re working […]...
11. Перевод слова model Model – модель, макет, шаблон Перевод слова Working model – действующая модель constructed after model – сконструировано по образцу a sports model – спортивная модель He was a Model of polite restraint. Он был образцом вежливой сдержанности. As a girl she has been a Model pupil. В детстве она была примерной ученицей. This ideal Model […]...
12. Taking Credit Jeff: You’re not going to believe what happened? Lucy: Oh, is the big meeting over? What happened? Jeff: Dan tried To take credit for Our idea for the new Campaign. Lucy: You’re kidding me! I thought he might try To pull something Like this, but I didn’t think he’d Have the nerve To do that. […]...
13. Перевод слова project Project – проект, план, программа, проектировать Перевод слова Commercial project – коммерческий проект finance for a project – финансирование проекта to carry out a project – осуществлять проект to draw up a project – составлять, разрабатывать проект My Project failed. Моя затея не удалась. This Project looks fishy. Этот проект выглядит сомнительно. We teamed up […]...
14. A talking bird One man wanted to make a special gift for his mother on the Mother’s day. He run out of ideas but then found a pet shop where was birds that could sing, talk and dance. The price was 5 thousand dollars, but he bought two of them and send to his mother as a surprise. […]...
15. Talking About Architecture Iktinos: I can’t believe we’re in one of the world’s most famous Structures. Look at this Architecture! Pinda: Yeah, great, another old building. I’m going to sit in that Bay window and rest my feet while you walk around. Iktinos: Come on, come with me. Just look at these Columns and Beams. They’re over 2,000 […]...
16. Talking About Prices Rosalba: Can you believe these Prices? I know we’re in a Recession, but the cost of everyday Necessities shouldn’t Skyrocket overnight. William: I think it has something to do with the Shortage of Produce. I don’t know why I’m surprised that stores like this one try To gouge customers At the drop of a hat. […]...
17. Working Late at the Office I was so glad it was Friday afternoon. I’ve been thinking-TGIF-all day. I was On my way out of the office when I saw Nick sitting at his desk. Even though the office was nearly empty, he didn’t look like he was ready to leave. In fact, he looked like he was still Swamped with […]...
18. Talking About Inventory Foreman: Okay, people. Listen up. This is your first day on the job in this Warehouse and you need to know what we do here. This warehouse keeps all of the Stock for the 10 stores in this region. We get merchandise from the Supplier and it’s our job to organize it and Store it […]...
19. Talking About Wealth Anton: Look at that guy. He’s been in town two weeks and he’s already Throwing his money around. Vanessa: You know as well as I do that Money talks. He’s just trying To make a splash in the business community. Anton: If that were all he was doing then I wouldn’t say anything, but he’s […]...
20. Listening to a Traffic Report Every afternoon before I leave work, I listen to the Traffic report to see if I should take my usual route home or make a Detour. So today, like every day, I turned on my radio. “It’s a tough Commute today if you’re traveling on I-35 north. There’s a major Slowdown due to an Overturned […]...
21. People of Different Ages Gloria: I’m surprised at the variety of people on this tour. Andy: Oh, yeah? I hadn’t noticed. Gloria: Well, we’ll be spending the next two weeks with these people so I thought I’d get to know some of them. Andy: That’s nice. Gloria: Did you see that thirty-something couple with a Toddler and an Infant? […]...
22. Talking about Censorship The school that my daughter attends is trying to decide whether or not To ban certain books, which some parents think are Inappropriate. The school called a parents meeting To talk over the issue. At the meeting, one woman said: “The books on this list are Obscene! I don’t want my children reading that Filth!” […]...
23. The astronomy jokes NASA just disclosed details why the rover wouldn’t accept any commands. They took a picture of the rover’s built-in display which showed a windows screen and the text “press any key to continue”. It is not conclusive yet, but the NASA believes the Mars Pathfinder has found proof of life on Mars. The cd player […]...
24. Перевод слова astronomy Astronomy – астрономия Перевод слова To dip into astronomy – баловаться астрономией aviation astronomy – авиационная астрономия radio astronomy – радиоастрономия chair of astronomy – кафедра астрономии She dabbles in Astronomy. Она немного занимается астрономией. Astronomy is a science of duplicate origin. Астрономия – наука, имеющая двойственное происхождение....
25. There were these three morticians talking about There were these three morticians talking about their greatest feats. The first one says, “I had this soldier who stepped on a land mine. Took me three days to get him ready for an open casket funeral!!” The next guy says, “oh yeah? I had this construction worker fall 15 stories, then he got run […]...
26. Talking to the Professor [A knock on the door.] Jeff: Come in. Julie: Hi, Dr. McQuillan, I’m Julie Taylor. I’m in your 2 o’clock class on Thursdays. Jeff: Hi, Julie. Have a seat. What can I do for you? Julie: I wanted to come see you during your Office hours because I Missed class last week. I had a […]...
27. Expressing Bitter Feelings Laurent: I’m Done with women! They’re Liars and Manipulators. Julie: Let me guess. You’ve had a bad Breakup? Laurent: It wasn’t just bad. It was Monumentally awful. I’m never going to date again. Julie: You’re just feeling Bitter right now, but you’ll Get over it. You won’t always feel so Jaded. Wait a second. Did […]...
28. Значение идиомы light [light] See: BRING TO LIGHT, COME TO LIGHT, DASH LIGHT, HIDE ONE’SLIGHT UNDER A BUSHEL, IN THE LIGHT OF, MAKE LIGHT OF, MANY HANDS MAKELIGHT WORK, OUT LIKE A LIGHT, SEE THE LIGHT, TRAVEL LIGHT....
29. Three guys were talking one morning about how drunk they were Three guys were talking one morning about how drunk they were at this party they were at the night before. 1st guy: Man, I was so drunk that last night I got home and blew chunks. 2nd guy: Oh yeah? Well, I was so drunk that on the way home I was pulled over and […]...
30. The talking dog A man tried to sell his neighbour a new dog. “This is a talking dog,” he said. “And you can have him for five dollars.” The neighbour said, “Who do you think you’re kidding with this talking dog stuff? There ain’t no such animal.” Suddenly the dog looked up with tears in his eyes. “Please […]...
31. Talking About Prices Rosalba: Can you believe these Prices? I know we’re in a Recession, but the cost of everyday Necessities shouldn’t Skyrocket overnight. William: I think it has something to do with the Shortage of Produce. I don’t know why I’m surprised that stores like this one try To gouge customers At the drop of a hat. […]...
32. God Meets Bureaucracy In the beginning God Created heaven and the earth. Quickly he was faced with a class action suit for failure to file an environmental impact statement. He was granted a temporary permit for the project, but was stymied with the Cease and Desist order for the earthly part. Appearing at the hearing, God was asked […]...
33. Doing Basic Exercises Jane: 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 […]...
34. Lightbulbs for dinner Little Freddie said to Little Johnny, “My dad’s tougher than your dad!” “Oh yeah?” said Little Johnny, “My dad is so tough, he has lightbulbs for dinner!” “Really?” Yeah, the other night I heard him tell my mom, ‘Turn out the light, I wanna eat it!'”...
35. Перевод сленгового выражения bang, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: bang Сленговое выражение: bang груб. Перевод: заниматься сексом Синоним: nail; bone; fuck; screw Пример: I banged that girl I took home from the bar last night! Я переспал с той девушкой, которую я вчера после бара отвез к себе домой....
36. 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 […]...
37. Перевод слова space Space – пространство, интервал; космос Перевод слова A space of ten feet – расстояние в 10 футов parking space for 500 cars – место для стоянки пятисот автомобилей to domesticate space – осваивать космос There’s not much empty Space. Там не так много свободного места. Space exploitation is now a fact. Исследования космического пространства стали […]...
38. In a Rut Woman: What do you want to do tonight? Man: I don’t know. What do you want to do? W: I have no idea. Do you think we’re In a rut? M: What do you mean? W: Well, we do the same things every weekend. We go to the same restaurants. We see the same friends. […]...
39. Learning Chinese terms Chinese Phrase: English Translation Ai Bang Mai Ne: I bumped into the coffee table Chin Tu Fat: You need a face lift Gun Pao Der: An ancient Chinese invention Hu Flung Dung: Which one of you fertilized the field? Hu Yu Hai Ding: We have reason to believe you are harboring a fugitive Jan Ne […]...
40. A Flaky Friend Shawn: What’s the matter? You look like you’re about To blow your lid. Rick: Yeah, Let’s just say I’m not happy. Shawn: That’s Putting it lightly. What’s up? Rick: My friend Steve was supposed To come by Here after work to Give me a ride home. I Lent him my car so he could take […]...