Talking About Time

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1. Good HygieneJuanita: Hey, where have you been? I was going to invite you to lunch, but you weren’t at your desk. Bill: I was at a Training. Juanita: What was it on? Bill: Office Hygiene. Juanita: Hygiene? You’re kidding. Your office is pretty Messy but I wouldn’t say you needed hygiene training. Bill: Very funny. Each ... Читать далее...
2. Small Talk at a Business LunchJames: Hello, are you Muriel Douglas? Muriel: Yes, and You must be James. It’s nice to meet you At long last. James: Yes, you too. Thanks for agreeing to meet with us about the new account. My Associate, Susan Kim, Should be here any minute. Would you like something to drink while we’re waiting? Muriel: ... Читать далее...
3. Two men were talking to each other about how pussy tastesTwo men were talking to each other about how pussy taste. The first guy said»I think it taste like cherry pie».The other guy said «I think it taste like shit».Then the first guy said «you are supposed to turn her over». $ $Sent by Don Chamberlin...
4. Unkind CommentsYesterday, I was talking to an Ex-colleague of mine who, Quite frankly, has something of a Big mouth. I Bumped into him at the beach, where he was Walking his dog. Anyway, as I was saying, he’s the kind of guy that’s always Bad mouthing his Co-workers. So he Comes up to Me and says, ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова noonNoon — полдень Перевод слова High noon — самый полдень shortly after noon — вскоре после полудня chronometer noon — полдень по хронометру We left home at Noon. Мы вышли из дома в полдень. The clock says Noon. На часах — полдень. I aim to arrive at Noon. Я намерен прибыть в полдень....
6. A man says to his wifeA 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, ... Читать далее...
7. Упражнения «Который час?» (What time is it?)1. Напишите указанное время цифрами. Н-р: It’s twenty past five. – 5:20 It’s half past three. It’s ten to six. It’s a quarter past two. It’s a quarter to twelve. It’s twenty to one. It’s half past eight. It’s five past eleven. It’s twenty-five to four. It’s nine o’clock. It’s ten past ten. 2. Напишите ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод слова quarterQuarter — четверть, квартал Перевод слова To draw and quarter — четвертовать, сурово наказать a quarter of an apple — четверть яблока a quarter past one — четверть второго several quarter s’ rent — квартплата за несколько кварталов The clock struck the Quarter. Часы пробили четверть. It’s a Quarter of seven (=6.45). Без четверти семь. ... Читать далее...
9. Talking About Sound and VolumeDelilah: Could you Turn that down? Josh: What? Delilah: Could you turn your music down? Josh: Oh, sure. Is there a problem? Delilah: No, there’s no problem. I was just trying to do some reading and the Ear-splitting music coming from your room made it hard To concentrate. Josh: Sorry. I didn’t think it was ... Читать далее...
10. Profit and LossDolores: Manuel in accounting is supposed to help me with this report, but he called in sick today! I can’t believe my luck. He’s supposed to be Training me in and he’s left me Holding the bag. Anton: Let me see if I can help. Dolores: I’m supposed to use the information from this Profit ... Читать далее...
11. Buying Tools at a Hardware StoreChuck: Just remember that we have a lot to accomplish today, so let’s just get what we need and go, okay? Ayaka: Sure, we just need a few tools for our DIY project. The Power tools are over there. Chuck: Whoa, we’re not getting power tools. We just need a few simple Hand tools: a ... Читать далее...
12. A talking FrogA man was crossing a road one day when a frog called out to him and said, «If you kiss me, I’ll turn into a beautiful princess.» He bent over, picked up the frog, and put it in his pocket. The frog spoke up again and said, «If you kiss me and turn me back ... Читать далее...
13. The company president called the chief security guardThe company president called the chief security guard into his office. «Chuck, we’ve received a complaint from one of the employees that you are making obscene sexual comments and putting your hands where they don’t belong. These unwanted advances will have to stop.» Chuck looked down at his feet and mumbled, «I’m sorry, Sir. I ... Читать далее...
14. Buying Tools at a Hardware StoreChuck: Just remember that we have a lot to accomplish today, so let’s just get what we need and go, okay? Ayaka: Sure, we just need a few tools for our DIY project. The Power tools are over there. Chuck: Whoa, we’re not getting power tools. We just need a few simple Hand tools: a ... Читать далее...
15. Being Reprimanded at WorkTania: What time is your meeting with Ted? James: It’s at 3:00. Why? Tania: You don’t seem worried. If I were being Accused of Misconduct and Up for disciplinary action, I’d be On edge. James: It was a Minor offense. I’m sure I’ll just get a Slap on the wrist. Tania: I heard about it ... Читать далее...
16. Having Bad CreditAlisha: This is the second time I’ve been Turned down for a credit card in a month. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. James: Have you checked your Credit report recently? Maybe you have a bad Credit rating. Alisha: I have a full-time job with a good Income, which they can easily Verify, and ... Читать далее...
17. 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...
18. Advertising to ChildrenJames: Look at that! It’s Commercial after commercial. It’s terrible how Advertisers are Going after kids. Vicky: They’re just doing their job, Marketing to a Lucrative demographic. James: But just look at what our kids are Bombarded with: Toy commercials and Junk food ads! Vicky: Children’s television is no different from any other type of ... Читать далее...
19. With best intentionsAs you may know, the Albuquerque housing market is becoming as tight as the one in Denver. My friend Chuck, after searching for months, found the perfect place. Family neighborhood, garden/lawn, etc. The problem was, he has a dog, and the landlord specified «No dogs.» Rather than go on searching, he decided to go stealth, ... Читать далее...
20. Putting the Children to BedAndrea: It’s your Turn to put the kids to bed. Marlon: No, I put them to bed last night, didn’t I? Andrea: Nope, I did that. Don’t forget their Bedtime story. Marlon: The kids won’t let me forget it. Okay, time for bed! Go brush your teeth and put on your Pajamas. It’s Lights out ... Читать далее...
21. A talking horseA travelling salesman stopped alongside a field on a country road to rest a few minutes. The man had just closed his eyes when a horse came to the fence and began to boast about his past. «Yes sir, I’m a fine horse. I’ve run in 25 races and won over??5 million. I keep my ... Читать далее...
22. Describing Family RelationsEri: What’s that? James: It’s an invitation to a Family reunion. Once every five years or so, someone in the family organizes one. Eri: Are you going? James: I’m not sure. It’s always a little awkward seeing Extended family. Did you know that there used to be a big Feud between my father and his ... Читать далее...
23. Three mice are sitting in a bar talkingThree mice are sitting in a bar talking about how tough they are. The first mouse slams down a shot and says, «I play with mouse traps for fun. I’ll run into one on purpose and as it’s closing on me, I grab the bar and bench press it twenty or thirty times.» And with ... Читать далее...
24. TraditionsA 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 ... Читать далее...
25. Informal letter to the hoster familyFrom: Sarah Smith (Sarah@mail. ru) To: Mr. and Mrs. James (James@ mail. ru) Subject: Hello from Cyprus! Dear Mr. and Mrs. James, I am arriving in New York airport at 10 am on Sunday (3 pm of Cyprus time) on 20th March. I think I am really lucky because I have opportunity to get free ... Читать далее...
26. Перевод слова supposeSuppose — полагать, предполагать, допускать Перевод слова I supposed him to be here — я полагаю, что он здесь he is supposed to be a rich man — его считают богатым человеком let us suppose that this is true — допустим, что это так We Suppose that the situation will improve. Мы полагаем, что ситуация ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы at most[at most] or [at the most] {adv. phr.} By the largest or most generous guess; at the upper limit; by the maximum account; not more than; at best; at worst. It was a minor offense at most. He had been gone 15 minutes at the most. Their new house lot is a quarter acre at ... Читать далее...
28. Missing the Tour Group BusKelly: Where is everybody? Man: Excuse me? Were you talking to me? Kelly: Oh, no. I was just Talking to myself. Our Tour group was supposed To rendezvous here at five o’clock for our Return trip to the hotel. But there’s No trace of the bus and I don’t see any other people from my ... Читать далее...
29. A Flaky FriendShawn: 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 ... Читать далее...
30. Collecting DebtKen: Look at this list of customers who still Owe us money. How is this business supposed to survive if we keep Extending credit? Marjorie: We started doing it because some of our best customers didn’t have Ready cash. They’re Good for it. Ken: I know they’ll eventually pay their Outstanding debt, but what are ... Читать далее...
31. Фразовый глагол turn on (3) — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: turn on (3) Перевод: включать Пример: Turn on the TV. The baseball game starts in a few minutes. Включи телевизор. Бейсбольный матч начинается через несколько минут....
32. At 3 am a desk clerk at a hotel gets a call from a drunk guyAt 3 am a desk clerk at a hotel gets a call from a drunk guy asking what time the bar opens. «It opens at noon,» answers the clerk. About an hour later he gets a call from the same guy, sounding even= drunker. «What time does the bar open?» he asks. «Same time as ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы jump the gun[jump the gun] also [beat the gun] {v. phr.} 1. To start before thestarter’s gun in a race. The runners were called back because oneof them jumped the gun. 2. {informal} To start before you should;start before anyone else. The new students were not supposed tocome before noon, but one boy jumped the gun and ... Читать далее...
34. The homework scheduleHere is an explanation of the school homework policy for the average student. Students should not spend more than ninety minutes per night. This time should be budgeted in the following manner if the student desires to achieve moderate to good grades in his/her classes. 15 minutes looking for assignment. 11 minutes calling a friend ... Читать далее...
35. Перевод слова turnTurn — поворачивать, крутить, менять(ся); очередь Перевод слова Turn your eyes this way — посмотрите в эту сторону to turn a wheel — вращать колесо manners turn with time — с временами меняются и нравы in its turn — в свою очередь The car Turned over. Машина перевернулась. Turn down the radio. Сделай потише радио. ... Читать далее...
36. Types and Characteristics of ApartmentsLily: Thanks for coming with me to meet the Rental agent to view an Apartment, but I think I’m Lost. I’m supposed to be there in 10 minutes, but I can’t find it. There are four different Apartment complexes located next to each other and they look Identical. Omid: Don’t you have the address? Lily: ... Читать далее...
37. Describing Distances and Giving DirectionsDaniella: Could you tell where I can find a drugstore? Hotel clerk: Sure. There’s one Up the street near the Corner of Selma and Main. If you get to Abreu Avenue, you’ve Gone too far. It’s Set back from the street so it’s a little hard to find. Daniella: Oh, that’s okay. I’ll keep an ... Читать далее...
38. Talking About AgeGabby: 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 ... Читать далее...
39. A farmer had 3 beautiful daughters who wereA farmer had 3 beautiful daughters who were getting ready to go out on dates. The first beau came to the door and said, «I’m Eddie, I’m here to pick up Betty. We’re going for spaghetti, is she ready?» No. The second beau came to the door and said, «I’m Joe, I’m here to pick ... Читать далее...
40. Talking to a MechanicMechanic: Hi, I’m the Mechanic. What can I do for you? Amy: My car is making a very weird noise. It sounds like this: gulug, gulug, gulug… Mechanic: Hm, that doesn’t sound good. Where is it coming from? Amy: I’m not sure. When I’m in the car, it sounds like it’s coming from the Engine, ... Читать далее...