Understanding Modern Art

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1. Reading an ObituaryIvy: This is so sad! Stephan: What is? Ivy: I’m reading the Obituary for one of my favorite actors as a child, Mr. McBoo. He had Quite a life. Stephan: Oh, yeah? Ivy: Yeah, and this article has really Done him justice. It’s a nice Tribute to a man who Touched so many lives. It ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова experimentalExperimental — экспериментальный, опытный Перевод слова Experimental farm — опытное хозяйство, опытная ферма experimental service — опытная эксплуатация experimental playwright — драматург, экспериментирующий в области формы experimental check — экспериментальная проверка experimental chemistry — лабораторная химия The Experimental tube is now before you. Экспериментальная трубка находится перед вами. Only one Experimental run to test the ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова abstractAbstract — абстрактный, отвлеченный Перевод слова Abstract problems — непонятные, абстрактные проблемы abstract art — абстрактное искусство abstract term — общее понятие Abstract art displeases him. Абстрактное искусство ему не по душе. «Honesty» is an Abstract word. «Честность» — это абстрактное слово. Примеры из жизни Созвучно и совпадает по смыслу со словом «Абстрактный» в русском ... Читать далее...
4. Going to the PlaygroundMy wife was out of town on business and our Nanny was sick, so I took the day off from work to take care of our two kids: Livia, who is two, and Augustus, who is three and a half. I thought that going to the Playground would be a good thing to do, but ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова challengeChallenge — вызов, сложная задача Перевод слова To accept the challenge — браться за решение проблемы to face the challenge — столкнуться с проблемой real challenge — истинное испытание He took up my Challenge. Он принял мой вызов. The job doesn’t really Challenge her. На этой работе она не может как следует проявиться. It was ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод слова performancePerformance — исполнение, выполнение Перевод слова Performance for performance — одновременное исполнение a solo performance — сольное выступление His Performance was outstanding. Его выступление было выдающимся. When is the next Performance? Кагда будет следующее представление? An increased level of Performance. Повышенный уровень производительности. Примеры из жизни В современном искусстве Перформанс (от англ. Performance — исполнение, ... Читать далее...
7. 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...
8. Getting a Performance EvaluationEmil: Have a seat. As you know, we need to talk about your annual Performance evaluation. Is there anything you’d like to say before we get started? Sandra: Yes, there is. I’ve tried really hard this year to improve on some of the Shortcomings identified in my evaluation last year. Emil: Hmm, I’m afraid that’s ... Читать далее...
9. The definition of a phallic symbolThis girl walks in to a doctors office and she asks «Whats a failic symbol? Doctor says «you’re kidding..» Girl says «no! I don’t know! Whats a failic symbol???» Doctor pulls his pants and underwear down and says «You see? This is a failic symbol!» Girl says «Oh! Its just like a penis, only smaller»...
10. Dealing with CrisesTeresa: Hey, where are you going? We have a meeting in 10 minutes. Adrian: I’m sorry. I’m going to have To postpone. I’m in the middle of Putting out fires and I’ve had To clear my schedule to deal with the latest Crisis. Teresa: Can I help? Adrian: I wish you could. With the new ... Читать далее...
11. Understanding Men and WomenLucy: Jeff, Here’s a question. I was Just talking to Dawn. You know, they had their first Wedding anniversary last week. Guess what her husband gave her as a present. Jeff: I don’t know. What? Lucy: He gave her a Vacuum cleaner. Jeff: Didn’t she want a vacuum cleaner? Lucy: Yes, the old one was ... Читать далее...
12. Understanding AddressesI was away from my office and needed to send some letters to clients. Unfortunately, I didn’t have their addresses, so I called the office secretary. Christina: Hi, Jacob. I need your help getting the Mailing addresses for a couple of clients. Jacob: Sure. Which ones? Christina: I need addresses for Jim Kelly and for ... Читать далее...
13. Understanding Interest RatesKerry: I need to take out a small business loan and I’m trying to figure out what the Interest rate would be. Do you understand this stuff? Oscar: If it’s the same as a Mortgage loan, then I think I understand it In general terms. The interest rate would be the percentage of the amount ... Читать далее...
14. Understanding Corporate StructureAndrea: This Organizational chart is really confusing. Raffael: Why are you looking at that? Andrea: I have an interview next week and I’m trying To bone up on the company I’ll be interviewing with. I want to impress them, but this chart is really confusing. Raffael: Let me see. It’s a simple Flow chart. You ... Читать далее...
15. Understanding Drug LabelsBernie: Oh, I’m in so much pain! Where is the Medication we got from the Pharmacy? Gloria: It’s right here, but we need to read the Label first. Okay, these are the Active ingredients and they seem okay. This Warning says that we need To watch out for any Allergic reactions. It also says to ... Читать далее...
16. 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...
17. Значение идиомы piece[piece] See: BY THE PIECE, CONVERSATION PIECE, GIVE A PIECE OFONE’S MIND, GO TO PIECES, OF A PIECE, PIECE OF CAKE, SAY ONE’S PIECEor SPEAK ONE’S PIECE, TO PIECES....
18. Значение идиомы by the piece[by the piece] {adv. phr.} Counted one piece at a time, separately for each single piece. John bought boxes full of bags of potato chips and sold them by the piece. Mary made potholders and got paid by the piece....
19. Перевод слова piecePiece — кусок, часть; штука Перевод слова Bony piece of fish — костлявый кусок рыбы a piece of bread — кусок хлеба to sell goods by the piece — продавать товары поштучно Would you like another Piece? Еще кусочек? Pass me another Piece of paper. Передай мне еще один лист бумаги. He choked on a ... Читать далее...
20. Multiculturalism in the Modern WorldBefore talking about multiculturalism in the modern world let us give the definition of the word ‘culture’. Longman Dictionary of English Language and Culture defines culture as ‘the customs, beliefs, art, music, and all other products of human thought made by a particular group of people at a particular time’. Culture comprises all activities people ... Читать далее...
21. 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...
22. Understanding Your PaycheckGROSS PAY: $1222.02 INCOME TAX OUTGO TAX STATE TAX INTERSTATE TAX COUNTY TAX 244.40 45.21 61.10 5.89 6.11 CITY TAX RURAL TAX BACK TAX FRONT TAX SIDE TAX 12.22 4.44 1.11 1.16 1.61 UP TAX DOWN TAX KNICKNACK TAX HACKENSAC TAX THUMBTAX 2.22 1.11 1.98 3.93 0.98 CARPET TAX SNACK TAX SURTAX MA’AM TAX PARKING ... Читать далее...
23. How Stone Age blades are still cutting it in modern surgeryEver had a headache so big, you felt like drilling a hole in your head to let the pain out? In Neolithic times, trepanation — or drilling a hole into the skull — was thought to be a cure for everything from epilepsy to migraines. It could even have been a form of emergency surgery ... Читать далее...
24. Yuri Gagarin — a Modern ColumbusТопик Юрий Гагарин — современный Колумб рассказывает о подвиге первого космонавта, о его жизни до и после совершенного полета. Его жизнь была простой, как тысячи других: школьник, учащийся ПТУ, летчик-истребитель, муж, отец двоих детей. Еще в школе, узнав о трудах Циолковского, его охватило непреодолимое желание подняться в небо, желание летать. Поэтому он поступил в Саратовский ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод слова understandingUnderstanding — понимание Перевод слова Literal understanding of the text — буквальное понимание текста mutual understanding — взаимопонимание, согласие superficial understanding — поверхностное понимание The experience enriched her Understanding. Этот случай добавил ей понимания. I knew I could count on his Understanding. Я знал, что могу рассчитывать на его понимание. It exceeds the power of ... Читать далее...
26. TeamworkJeff: 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 ... Читать далее...
27. 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...
28. Describing a Bad ExperienceCaterina: I can’t believe I let you Rope me into seeing this performance. It was so Lame! Oliver: Okay, you’re right, it was The pits. I had no idea it was going to be Amateur hour. When I saw the ad in the paper describing this as an Experimental play, I thought it might be ... Читать далее...
29. Breaching Computer SecurityJin: Did you hear what happened to McQ Corp? Dina: No, what? Jin: Hackers were able to get Unauthorized access to its computer systems and cause a lot of problems over the weekend. They destroyed Data and Rendered the system Unusable. In fact, the entire system Crashed. Dina: I hadn’t heard that. Why McQ Corp? ... Читать далее...
30. New FAA inspectionsWith the number of airline disasters lately, the FAA now sends an inspector to the North Pole to check out Santa Claus’s sleigh before allowing him to fly on Christmas eve. The inspector arrives and checks the reindeer and they look good, he checks the harness and it looks okay, he checks the sleigh and ... Читать далее...
31. The Tortoise and the HareThe Hare was once boasting of his speed before the other animals. «I have never yet been beaten,» said he, «when I put forth my full speed. I challenge any one here to race with me.» The Tortoise said quietly, «I accept your challenge.» «That is a good joke,» said the Hare; «I could dance ... Читать далее...
32. Перевод слова modernModern — современный, новый Перевод слова A close-up of modern society — изучение современного общества an apartment with all the modern conveniences — квартира со всеми современными удобствами modern dance — современный танец She is learning Modern Greek. Она учит современный греческий язык. He had no use for Modern art. Ему совершенно не нравилось современное ... Читать далее...
33. Современные технологии/ Modern TechnologyНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Modern Technology Современные технологии Nobody would deny the importance of modern technology. It has made life easier and better in many ways. The best definition of technology is science applied to practical purposes. Due to its rapid development people can use many smart gadgets in everyday life. Most ... Читать далее...
34. Modern Tourism Narrows the MindВ топике Современный туризм сужает горизонты (или наши умы) – автор рассуждает о том, насколько изменилось отношение к туризму и, в первую очередь, самих отдыхающих. Если в недалеком прошлом, туристы выезжали в незнакомые страны, чтобы насладиться необычной обстановкой, уникальными достопримечательностями, узнать другую культуру, то в настоящее время «новые» туристы предпочитают проводить все время на пляжах, ... Читать далее...
35. Visiting the modern art museum, a lady turnedVisiting the modern art museum, a lady turned to an attendant standing nearby. «This,» she said, «I suppose, is one of those hideous representations you call modern art?» «No, madam,» replied the attendant. «That one’s called a mirror.»...
36. Friendship in Modern World — Дружба в современном миреPeople often say that our modern way of life, with its individualism and fast speed, has made the world a lonely place. So many of us live and work surrounded by people, but it is hard to find true friendship. The faces we see each day are like pictures in a gallery; the talk that ... Читать далее...
37. Television in Modern Life — Телевидение в современной жизни (1)A Scotsman, John Logie Baird, transmitted the first television picture on 25 October 1925. The first person on television was a boy who worked in the office next to Baird’s workroom in London. In 1927 Baird send pictures from London to Glasgow. In 1928 he sent pictures to New York and also produced the first ... Читать далее...
38. Television in Modern Life — Телевидение в современной жизни (2)Television plays a very important role in our life. It is a powerful source of entertainment and information, a door through which the whole world can enter our homes. Some people prefer to spend their free time watching light TV programmes while others prefer watching political and educational programmes. We can watch many really interesting ... Читать далее...
39. Цензура в современном обществе/ Censorship In Modern SocietyНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Censorship In Modern Society Цензура в современном обществе Censorship exists since the time of society formation. Even at the times of the Roman Empire there were censors or assessors of morals and conduct. The full definition of censorship is the supervision and control of the influx information in ... Читать далее...
40. Television in Modern Life — Телевидение в современной жизни (3)Television plays a very important role in our life. It is a powerful source of entertainment and information, a win door through which the whole world can enter our homes. There is virtually no family that does not have a TV set. Some people prefer to spend their free time watching light TV programmes while ... Читать далее...