Talking About Books

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1. Types of Story Endings Hamid: I just finished a really good book. I thought the characters were Headed toward a Tragic ending, but there was a Twist near the end, and everything turned out well. It was so Satisfying! Rachel: It sounds Sappy to me. Hamid: It wasn’t sappy at all. It was just a happy ending. I know […]...
2. Talking About Movies Martin: 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. […]...
3. Showing Disapproval and Sympathy Maggie: Why the Long face? Joe: I just heard that I won’t be rehired for next year. Maggie: That’s awful! What a rotten thing for the management to do. Joe: I’ll be okay, but Monica is losing her job, too. Maggie: Oh no, not Monica, too. I’m So sorry to hear that. Who do they […]...
4. Listening to the Radio Kurt: Turn that radio down! Gloria: No way! I’m listening to a Simulcast of a performance and it’s Live. Kurt: Is it on Campus radio? Gloria: No, it’s on the Public radio Station. I finally got good Reception after putting this long Antenna outside my window and I’m not turning it off now. Kurt: You […]...
5. Getting a Makeover Kurt: Come with me. Ellie: Where are you taking me? Kurt: I’m giving you a Makeover and you Have no say about it. Ellie: A makeover?! I don’t need a makeover. Kurt: Yes, you do. I’m your best friend and this is an Intervention. You’re so busy these days that you’ve Let yourself go. Ellie: […]...
6. Making Repairs on the Outside of a House Maggie: Watch out! Are you okay? Conrad: I’m fine, but I almost Tripped over that Crack in the Driveway. We’ve got to get that Fixed. Maggie: I know it’s a Hazard, but First things first. We should fix those broken Front steps, don’t you think? Conrad: I see what you mean. Maggie: And we have […]...
7. Travel with a horse An out-of-towner drove his car into a ditch in a desolated area. Luckily, a local farmer came to help with his big strong horse named Buddy. He hitched Buddy up to the car and yelled, “Pull, Nellie, pull!” Buddy didn’t move. Then the farmer hollered, “Pull, Buster, pull!” Buddy didn’t respond. Once more the farmer […]...
8. Conditional Features Uslovnye edinicy the Play About Love – Условные единицы пьеса про любовь Once I was invited to the theatre and I thought: “Oh, you invite me to watch some classical play”, but the answer was the following: “Conditional features, the play about love, it is modern by the way.” It happened in november, the 22nd of november to be exact, at Drama theatre named after I. A. […]...
9. Books in my life В топике Книги в моей жизни я рассказываю, какую большую роль в нашей жизни играют книги, которые сопровождают нас с самого детства. Книги учат и помогают нам быть храбрыми, честными, добрыми, умными и щедрыми. Из книг мы узнаем, какими должны быть настоящие друзья. Все знают такие произведения, как “Алиса в Стране Чудес”, “Маугли” и серию […]...
10. 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 […]...
11. Writing a Story Xavier: How’s your Novel coming along? Sara: It’s not. I Abandoned it for now. I think I Bit off more than I can chew. Now, I’m working on a short story. Xavier: That sounds interesting. Who are the main Characters? Sara: I’m not sure yet. Character development is really important so I need to give […]...
12. Books in my life (3) There is an English proverb that says, “Books and friends should be few but good”. And “Except a living man there is nothing more wonderful than a book!” I totally agree with it. Any book is a wonderful thing! Just imagine – it may seem that it’s just paper pages with a cover and letters […]...
13. After Christmas Sales Roxana: Get up! We’re going To miss out on the best Deals if we don’t get to the stores when they open. Kurt: What? I’m sleeping. Leave me alone. Roxana: You need to get up now and come with me to the store for the After Christmas sales. You know that they Slash prices and […]...
14. Working in a Dead End Job Agency employee: Tell me why you’d like to sign up with our Employment agency. Kurt: Well, right now I’m working in a Dead end job. There are no opportunities for Advancement. I’m already at the top of the Pay scale, so there’s no chance of another Pay raise. Agency employee: Okay, I’d like to find […]...
15. Перевод слова ending Ending – завершение, окончание Перевод слова Surprise ending – неожиданный конец grammatical ending – грамматическое окончание never-ending quarrel – бесконечные раздоры The story has a happy Ending. У этой истории счастливый конец. The Ending was pretty obvious. Конец был абсолютно банальным. The film has a very inconclusive Ending. У фильма очень неубедительный финал....
16. My favorite book ‘Pride and Prejudice’ This is probably one of the book that I know the length and the breadth of it. I don’t remember how many times I’ve re-reread it. I’ve watched all the most popular screen version of the novel. It doesn’t depend on movie format it can be a full motion film or a soap opera. This […]...
17. Books in my life – Книги в моей жизни Contemporary life is impossible without reading. The influence of literature on people’s mind is great. Regular reading enriches your knowledge of the world and helps to form your entire personality. If a book appeals to you, it arouses lots of feelings and emotions in your heart. If you take to reading, the world of other […]...
18. Перевод слова relate Relate – относиться, иметь отношние, устанавливать отношение Перевод слова To relate theory and practice – связать теорию с практикой she finds it difficult to relate to her fellow-students – она трудно сходится с сокурсниками relate back – иметь обратное действие I cannot Relate these events at all. Я никак не могу связать эти события. Queen […]...
19. Значение идиомы drag on [drag on] or [drag out] {v.} 1. To pass very slowly. The cold winter months dragged on until we thought spring would never come. 2. To prolong; make longer. The meeting would have been over quickly if the members had not dragged out the argument about dues....
20. 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 […]...
21. After Christmas Sales Roxana: Get up! We’re going To miss out on the best Deals if we don’t get to the stores when they open. Kurt: What? I’m sleeping. Leave me alone. Roxana: You need to get up now and come with me to the store for the After Christmas sales. You know that they Slash prices and […]...
22. Another world. reading books В топике Другой мир – чтение книг, я рассказываю о своем отношении к чтению литературы. Читая разные книги в свободное время, я отвлекаюсь от повседневной рутины и проблем: я попадаю в другой мир. В топике я перечисляю книги и героев художественных произведений, которые нравятся мне больше всего. Хорошая литература развивает воображение, обогащает внутренний мир и […]...
23. Books Топик Книги рассказывает, насколько важно чтение книг. Люди читают не только для развлечения, при чтении книг мышление человека задействовано полностью, если мы, например, сопереживаем героям и их жизнь вызывает много чувств и эмоций. Чтение книг полностью захватывает внимание и развивает наш кругозор. Contemporary life is impossible without reading. The influence of literature on people’s mind […]...
24. Перевод слова plot Plot – участок; заговор, сюжет Перевод слова Assassination plot – заговор с целью убийства subordinate plot – побочная сюжетная линия building plot – строительный участок The movie has an intricate Plot. Фильм имеет замысловатый сюжет. The police have uncovered a Plot. Полиция раскрыла заговор. It wasn’t a deep laid Plot. Это был плохо спланированный заговор....
25. Dating a Possessive Person Eliana: You’re here! I didn’t think you’d be able to come. Matt: Why? I like seeing a movie with my friends As much as the next guy. Eliana: Yeah, but it’s been weeks since we’ve seen you, ever since you started dating Helen. Matt: She doesn’t Own me. She’s a little Possessive, but I Put […]...
26. Talking About Failure Akiko: How did your presentation Go over this morning at the meeting? Gerry: It was a complete Flop! Akiko: I don’t believe it. You spent weeks working on that presentation. Gerry: It wasn’t the presentation that Bombed. It was my big idea. Leona called it a Retread of what I presented last year, and she […]...
27. 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. […]...
28. Книги/ Books На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Books Книги Books play a very important role in my life. I think that modern life is impossible without reading. The more I read, the more knowledge and experience I get. I can’t say that all books are useful. Some are boring and pointless. I like both fiction […]...
29. Talking About Astronomy Dad: What are you working on, Honey? Mariko: It’s a Project for school about the Earth and its place in the Universe. I have to write a Report and build a Model of what scientists can see with a Telescope in Space. Dad: I can help you with that. I was always good in science, […]...
30. Перевод слова drag Drag – тянуть, тащить; обуза, помеха Перевод слова Drag coefficient – коэффициент сопротивления a heavy drag uphill – трудный подъем в гору to be a drag on smb.’s career – мешать чьей-л. карьере He Dragged the big suitcase behind him. Он тащил за собой большой чемодан. The speech Dragged on for two hours. Выступление затянулось […]...
31. 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 […]...
32. New Year’s Party I walked into the office and saw Rob with his Head down on his desk. I Tapped him on the shoulder. Christy: You look like you had a good New Year’s. Rob: Yeah, too good. I’m trying To catch up on sleep. Christy: Oh yeah? What did you do? Rob: I went to a New […]...
33. 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. […]...
34. 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 […]...
35. Фразовые глаголы с “PULL” Pull round – поправляться He was just beginning to pull round after his operation. Pull away – выделяться, отрываться от лидера Sullivan pulled away in the final lap. Pull back – отступать Our tank forces pulled back to regroup. Pull off – отходить, отъезжать If you’re feeling sleepy, pull off the road immediately and have […]...
36. 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 […]...
37. 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 […]...
38. 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 […]...
39. Перевод слова author Author – автор, писатель Перевод слова Author’s copy – авторский экземпляр author’s royalty – авторский гонорар the author of a theory – создатель теории She Authored this play. Она автор этой пьесы. I enjoy the Author’s breezy style. Мне нравится свежий стиль этого автора. He is a controversial Author. Он является спорным автором....
40. Talking About Age Gabby: Another birthday! I’m going to stop celebrating. What’s there to celebrate – getting old and Decrepit? Cherif: Are you kidding me? We’re In the prime of our lives. Who’s decrepit? I’m not. Gabby: If I’m in my prime, then why do I feel so Middle age? Cherif: It’s a matter of Perspective. It’s true […]...