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1. Thomas Edison (2) Thomas Edison was born in 1847. He first went to school at the age of eight and a half. But after only three months his teacher called him “stupid” and he came home crying. From that time his mother taught him at home and he read science books by himself. He got a job sending […]...
2. Thomas Alva Edison Most people know that Thomas Edison invented the first working light bulb, but they don’t know anything else about him. Edison had almost no formal schooling, yet he invented over 1000 different things. Among Edison’s inventions are: the phonograph (record player), the movie camera and the movie projector. Thomas Edison invented his electric light bulb […]...
3. Биография Томаса Эдисона на английском языке. Biography of Thomas Edison Most people know that Thomas Edison invented the first working light bulb, but they don’t know anything else about him. Edison had almost no formal schooling, yet he invented over 1,000 different things. Among Edison’s inventions are: the phonograph, the movie camera and the movie projector. Thomas Edison invented his electric light bulb in 1879, […]...
4. Thomas Edison – Томас Эдисон Thomas Edison Thomas Edison was born in 1847. He first went to school at the age of eight and a half. But after only three months his teacher called him “stupid” and he came home crying. From that time his mother taught him at home and he read science books by himself. He got a […]...
5. 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. […]...
6. Перевод слова invention Invention – изобретение, вымысел Перевод слова The invention of the telephone – изобретение телефона his story is pure invention – его рассказ – сплошной вымысел failure to work an invention – неиспользование изобретения The Invention is a great labour-saver. Это изобретение в значительной степени экономит затрачиваемый труд. Necessity is the mother of Invention. Голь на […]...
7. Doing Impressions Edison: [in a High-pitched woman’s voice] “I’m paying you less and working you harder. What are you Complaining about?” Kay: Ha, ha. You sound just like Justine! You really have a gift for doing Impressions, but maybe we should shut the door. Edison: Oh I’m not worried about Justine hearing me. She’s my boss, but […]...
8. What kind of a woman “Would you sleep with me for ten thousand dollars?” asked John “Yes, I will.” Paula replied. “Would you do it for one thousand?” he asked. “Well maybe, or maybe I’d do something else for you.” she answered with a wink. “How about a blowjob for $20?” responded John. “Hey! What kind of women do you […]...
9. Purchasing new brains A mid-level executive was so frustrated at being passed over for promotion year after year, that, in frustration, he went to a brain-transplant center in the hope of raising his I. Q. 20 points. After a battery of physical and psychological tests, he was told by the center’s director that he was an acceptable candidate. […]...
10. Перевод слова genius Genius – гений, одаренный, гениальность Перевод слова The impress of genius – печать гениальности it is a work of genius – это гениальное произведение to have a genius for music – обладать большими музыкальными способностями My father was a Genius at storytelling. Мой отец был гениальным рассказчиком. Leonardo da Vinci was a universal Genius. Леонардо […]...
11. Fresh out of business school, the young man answered a want ad Fresh out of business school, the young man answered a want ad for an accountant. Now he was being interviewed by a very nervous man who ran a small business that he had started himself. “I need someone with an accounting degree,” the man said. “But mainly, I’m looking for someone to do my worrying […]...
12. Thomas More Топик Томас Мор дает краткую информацию о государственном деятеле Англии 15-го века и создателе знаменитой “Утопии”. Кроме этого, Томас Мор был неподкупным юристом и писателем-гуманистом, написавшим и другие произведения политического, философского и исторического характера. Thomas More came into great favour and made a rapid carrier as a statesmen, at the same time writing works of […]...
13. Перевод слова cent Cent – цент Перевод слова Cent mark – знак цента to pay to the last cent – заплатить все до последней копейки cotton is down a cent – хлопок понизился в цене на цент He left me a lousy fifty Cent tip. Он оставил меня паршивый пятьдесят центов чаевых. I don’t care a red Cent […]...
14. Honeymooned! A young couple from the country honeymooned at a really fancy ocean-side resort. because they knew it would be expensive, they had planned to limit their stay to just the weekend, but were just unable to leave, enjoying themselves and each other so much, and extended their stay another day. Upon checking out, the desk […]...
15. Значение идиомы in the clear [in the clear] {adj. phr.} 1. Free of anything that makes moving orseeing difficult; with nothing to limit action. The plane climbedabove the clouds and was flying in the clear. Jack passed the ballto Tim, who was in the clear and ran for a touchdown. 2. {informal}Free of blame or suspicion; not thought to be […]...
16. Перевод слова limit Limit – предел, граница, лимит; ограничивать Перевод слова Age limit – возрастной предел to limit one’s desires – ограничивать свои желания limit of elasticity – предел упругости to exceed a limit – выходить за пределы, переступать границы That’s the Limit! Это переходит все границы!, Это уж слишком! Seating is Limited to 500. Количество мест ограничено […]...
17. My future career (2) When you leave your school you understand that the time to choose your future profession has come. Choosing a career isn’t an easy thing. There are a lot of interesting professions in the world, so it is difficult to make the right choice. Some important jobs at the turn of the century are: nurse, photographer, […]...
18. Пословица / поговорка necessity is the mother of invention – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: necessity is the mother of invention Перевод: нужда – мать всех изобретений; нужда всему научит Эквивалент в русском языке: голь на выдумки хитра Пример: Necessity is the mother of invention and we fixed the door by using an old coat hanger. Нужда – мать всех изобретений, и мы починили дверь, используя старую […]...
19. Change my mind The church was conducting its annual fund drive. One member of the congregation said, “I give ten dollars.” Just then, a piece of plaster fell from the ceiling and landed on his head. He spoke up again quickly. “I give a thousand dollars!” The minister said, “Lord, hit him again!”...
20. Значение идиомы sky is the limit [sky is the limit] There is no upper limit to something. “Buy methe fastest racehorse in Hong Kong,” Mr. Lee instructed his broker.”Spend whatever is necessary; the sky is the limit.”...
21. Books in Our Life “Books and friends should be few but good,” says an English proverb. “Except a living man there is nothing more wonderful than a book! They teach us and open their hearts to us as brothers,” wrote Charles Kingsley, an English writer of the 19th century. The book is certainly one of the greatest human inventions. […]...
22. Значение идиомы chicken feed [chicken feed] {n.}, {slang} A very small sum of money. John and Bill worked very hard, but they were only paid chicken feed. Mr. Jones is so rich be thinks a thousand dollars is chicken feed....
23. Значение идиомы cramp one’s style [cramp one’s style] {v. phr.}, {informal} To limit your natural freedom; prevent your usual behavior; limit your actions or talk. He cramped his style a good deal when he lost his money. Army rules cramped George’s style....
24. Значение идиомы red cent [red cent] {n. phr.} The one-cent coin; a copper coin; very littlemoney. Poor Oscar is so broke he doesn’t have a red cent to hisname....
25. The Lesson of English As you know, our group has two English lessons a week: on Tuesday and Friday. When the teacher comes and opens the door, we come in and sit down. Then we open our bags and take our exercise-books and Bonk’s text-books. And soon the lesson begins… We usually start it by pronouncing different words and […]...
26. A fair offer One day this fellow noticed that a new couple had moved into the house next door. He was also quick to notice that the woman liked to sunbathe in the back yard, usually in a skimpy bikini that showed off a magnificent pair of breasts. He made it a point to water and trim his […]...
27. Thomas Gainsborough Thomas Gainsborough was a master of English school of painting. He was a portraitist and a landscape painter. He was born in Sudbury in 1727 and was the son of a merchant. His father sent him to London to study arts. He spent 8 years working and studying in London. There he got acquainted with […]...
28. My English lesson As you know, our group has two English lessons a week: on Tuesday and Friday. When the teacher comes and opens the door, we come in and sit down. Then we open our bags and take our exercise-books and Bonk’s text-books. And soon the lesson begins… We usually start it by pronouncing different words and […]...
29. Business is business A young Jewish boy starts attending public school in a small town. The teacher of the one-room school decides to use her position to try to influence the new student. She asks the class, “Who was the greatest man that ever lived?” A girl raises her hand and says, “I think George Washington was the […]...
30. Перевод слова thousand Thousand – тысяча, множество Перевод слова One among a thousand – один из тысячи a hundred thousand skins – сто тысяч долларов a thousand times no – тысячу раз нет thousands of people – толпы людей There are Thousands of things I want to do. Есть тысячи вещей, которые я хочу сделать. Yours forever. One […]...
31. Значение идиомы make a killing [make a killing] {v. phr.} To earn or suddenly win a very large sumof money. Herb bought a lot of soybean stock when the price was lowand sold it when the price went up. Small wonder he made a hugekilling....
32. Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) Thomas Jefferson, one of the American Presidents of the past, wasborn in Virginia in 1743. When he was 14 years old, his fatherdied and the young boy was left to choose for himself what to do. Jefferson studied literature and languages. He also studied to bea lawyer, and later he wrote many of the Virginia […]...
33. Thomas Jefferson – Томас Джефферсон Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson is one of the American Presidents. Thomas Jefferson was one of the founding fathers of this nation. Jefferson strongly believed in a democratic form of government. He was born in Virginia in 1743. When he was 14 years old, his father died and the young boy was left to choose for […]...
34. Перевод слова price Price – цена Перевод слова Price concession – скидка с цены covering price – цена, в которую включены все услуги to pay a dear price for smth. – дорого заплатить за что-л. The Price came down. Цена снизилась. The Price is not negotiable. Цена не подлежит обсуждению. He can be had for a Price. Его […]...
35. Collection 06 We hear you are a lady killer. They take one look at you and die of fright!! We heard that when you ran away from home your folks sent you a note saying, “Do not come home and all will be forgiven”. You have a good family tree, but the crop is a failure. I […]...
36. Перевод идиомы the sky is the limit / the sky’s the limit, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: the sky is the limit / the sky’s the limit Перевод: не существует предела; беспредельно, неограниченно (о тратах, успехе, потреблении, и т. п.) Пример: The sky is the limit for my friend and his new job. Для моего друга и его новой работы не существует предела в успехе....
37. An unfortunate situation A lovely young Jewish girl was employed by a clothing firm in New York. She and her widowed mother shared the same ambition: marriage to a wealthy man. One day she returned from work, eyes red from crying. As soon as she entered the apartment she called, “MAMA, I’m pregnant! Don’t get excited. The father […]...
38. Значение идиомы pass the hat [pass the hat] {v. phr.} To solicit money; take up collections fora cause. The businessmen’s club frequently passes the hat forcontributions toward scholarships....
39. Значение идиомы for a song [for a song] {adv. phr.}, {informal} At a low price; for a bargainprice; cheaply. He sold the invention for a song and its buyerswere the ones who got rich. They bought the house for a song andsold it a few years later at a good profit....
40. How Thomas Jefferson Created His Own Bible Thanks to an extensive restoration process, the public can now see how Jefferson created his own version of the Scripture Thomas Jefferson, together with several of his fellow founding fathers, was influenced by the principles of deism, a construct that envisioned a supreme being as a sort of watchmaker who had created the world but […]...