Understanding Modern Art

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1. Reading an Obituary Ivy: 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 […]...
2. Going to the Playground My 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 […]...
3. Перевод слова modern Modern – 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 […]...
4. Перевод слова perspective Perspective – перспектива Перевод слова To draw in perspective – вычерчивать в перспективе lineal perspective – линейная перспектива we have a long perspective of happy days before us – у нас впереди много счастливых дней It is desirable that the preservation of accidentals should be seen in proper Perspective. Желательно, чтобы световые эффекты были сохранены […]...
5. Visiting the modern art museum, a lady turned Visiting 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.”...
6. Перевод идиомы wrap one’s head around something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: wrap one’s head around something Перевод: понять, постигнуть что-либо (часто используется по отношению к чему-либо, что сложно поддается пониманию, особенно поначалу) Пример: I was attempting to wrap my head around this whole thing. Я пытался во всем этом разобраться....
7. Перевод слова challenge Challenge – 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 […]...
8. Understanding Men and Women Lucy: 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 […]...
9. How Stone Age blades are still cutting it in modern surgery Ever 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 […]...
10. Modern Tourism Narrows the Mind В 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, […]...
11. Перевод слова wrap Wrap – обертка, укутывать, обертывать Перевод слова Wrapping paper – оберточная бумага to wrap a parcel – запаковывать посылку to wrap smb. in a cocoon of love – окружать кого-л. любовью He Wraps himself warm in furs. Он плотно закутывается в шубу. The affair is Wrapped up in mystery. Это дело окутано тайной. Undress the […]...
12. Значение идиомы wrap up [wrap up] or [bundle up] {v. phr.} 1. To put on warm clothes; dresswarmly. Mother told Mary to wrap up before going out into thecold. 2. {informal} To finish. Let’s wrap up the job andgo home. 3. {informal} To win a game. The Mets wrapped up thebaseball game in the seventh inning....
13. 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 […]...
14. Современные технологии/ Modern Technology На 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 […]...
15. Understanding Addresses I 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 […]...
16. Understanding Interest Rates Kerry: 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 […]...
17. Understanding Drug Labels Bernie: 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 […]...
18. Understanding Corporate Structure Andrea: 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 […]...
19. Значение идиомы head [head] See: ACID HEAD, BEAT INTO ONE’S HEAD, BEAT ONE’S HEADAGAINST A WALL, BIG HEAD, COUNT HEADS, EYES IN THE BACK OF ONE’S HEAD, FROM HEAD TO FOOT, GET THROUGH ONE’S HEAD, GOOD HEAD ON ONE’SSHOULDERS, GO TO ONE’S HEAD, HANG ONE’S HEAD, HAVE ONE’S HEAD IN THESAND, HAVE ROCKS IN ONE’S HEAD, HEAP COALS […]...
20. Multiculturalism in the Modern World Before 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 […]...
21. Hiring Temp Workers Bethany: I just talked to Steve about hiring Replacements for Cyril, who quit last month and for Megan, who is leaving at the end of this week. Do you know what he told me? He doesn’t want to hire Permanent replacements. He wants To make do with Temps! Enrique: I can see it from Steve’s […]...
22. 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 […]...
23. Роль английского языка в современном мире/ The Role Of The English Language In The Modern World На английском языке Перевод на русский язык The Role Of The English Language In The Modern World Роль английского языка в современном мире Half a century ago English was just one of the international languages, accepted in the world. As the time passed, the role of English in the society has significantly increased. Nearly every […]...
24. 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 […]...
25. Understanding Your Paycheck GROSS 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 […]...
26. Перевод слова understanding Understanding – 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 […]...
27. Перевод слова suppose Suppose – 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 […]...
28. 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 […]...
29. Цензура в современном обществе/ Censorship In Modern Society На 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 […]...
30. Friendship in Modern World – Дружба в современном мире People 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 […]...
31. Breaching Computer Security Jin: 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? […]...
32. Going to a Spa Jan: This is the life! Spending the day at a Spa is my idea of Paradise. Tim: Yeah, it’s great. Jan: Aren’t you enjoying yourself? Tim: The Massage was okay, but why do I have to get a Facial and a Body wrap? I’m a guy! Jan: Men need Rejuvenating, too. These are all Holistic […]...
33. Перевод слова prefer Prefer – предпочитать; выдвигать Перевод слова I prefer meat well done – я предпочитаю хорошо прожаренное мясо if you prefer – если хотите to prefer a request – подать просьбу I Prefer red wine to white. Я больше люблю красное вино, чем белое. Or, if you Prefer, you can email us. Или, если такой вариант […]...
34. Getting Caught in the Rain Margo: Oh geez, you’re Drenched! It wasn’t supposed to rain today. Ali: I know. I looked at the Weather report last night and it was supposed to be a nice day. That’s the last time I trust those Weathercasters! I hate Getting caught in the rain. I’m Soaking wet. Margo: When I felt a Raindrop […]...
35. Checking on the Status of an Application Leo: Here’s the mail. Denise: Did I get anything? Leo: No, sorry. Are you expecting something? Denise: Yeah, I’m waiting for a Decision letter about my Application to the McQ program. I should Hear any day now. Leo: Have you thought about calling and Checking on the status? Denise: I called last week and my […]...
36. A man is driving down the road for a long period of time A man is driving down the road for a long period of time. During his travel, he sees a priest with a gas can hitch hiking, so he gladly picks him up he says,”Normally father, i dont pick up hitch hikers. You seem like a man of dignity so i thought id make an exception. […]...
37. Being Vague and Unfocused Thierry: I’m Pumped and ready to help paint the community center this weekend. What time are we supposed to get there in the morning? Bonnie: I’m not sure. Sophia was a little Vague about that. She told people To show up when they can Make it. Thierry: That doesn’t sound like an Auspicious start. How […]...
38. The Tortoise and the Hare The 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 […]...
39. Looking for Ideas Ling: Ugh! Sam: What’s the matter? Ling: I’m trying To jot down some ideas for the meeting tomorrow but I’m Drawing a blank. Sam: When I’ve got a Block, I usually Step away from it for a while and come back to it later. Then I can look at it with a Fresh perspective. Ling: […]...
40. Yuri Gagarin – a Modern Columbus Топик 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 […]...