Vacationing on an Island

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1. Traveling to a Remote IslandLeandro: When you said you got a Plum job working abroad, I thought you were going to Europe or Asia. Where exactly is Hueller Island? Alysson: It’s in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Here, I’ll show you on the Map. Leandro: Wow, I had no idea you’d be working in such a Far-flung place. ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова islandIsland — остров Перевод слова Small island — островок to live on an island — жить на острове a desert island — необитаемый остров The Island’s population irrupted. Население острова резко возросло. The Island possesses great charm. Остров обладает величайшим очарованием. The Island’s birds are quite tame. Птицы острова совсем ручные. Интересные факты «Остров» (The ... Читать далее...
3. Busta Rhymes IslandThere is a small piece of land sticking out of a Shrewsbury, Massachusetts pond that doesn’t seem to belong to anyone in particular, but, as 99% Invisible has reported, one local man is crusading to name the spot Busta Rhymes Island. The tiny, 40×40 outcropping has no official name, but Shrewsbury resident Kevin O’Brien, who ... Читать далее...
4. Leonardo DiCaprio Is Building a Resort on His Private IslandTen years ago, Leonardo DiCaprio ascended to the Marlon Brando Tier of Movie Stardom with the purchase of his very own island. Along with a business partner, the Oscar-nominated actor bought Blackadore Caye, a 104-acre unpopulated island off the coast of Belize. And now, DiCaprio has unveiled plans to build a luxury, eco-friendly resort there ... Читать далее...
5. Believing in Scary ThingsElla: No matter what you say, I am not going out tonight. It’s Halloween and EvilThings are Lurking everywhere. Jimmy: Come on, it’s Halloween! It’s the holiday when kids get Dressed up and ask for candy. There is nothing evil or Creepy about this day. If you’re Scared stiff, it’s Your own doing. Ella: Don’t ... Читать далее...
6. Пословица / поговорка no man is an island — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: no man is an island Перевод: человек — не остров Эквивалент в русском языке: один в поле не воин Пример: «Why do you have so few friends? Don’t you understand that no man is an island and you could always use your friends’ help when you need it?» Почему у тебя так ... Читать далее...
7. Essential and Optional ThingsElla: It’s so exciting that you’ll be spending a month studying in McQuillanland this summer. When do you start Packing? Marty: I’ve already started. The organizers of the program gave me a list of things I need to bring. Ella: That’s really helpful. Marty: Yeah. They say that it’s Essential that I bring both warm-weather ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод слова pacePace — темп, поступь Перевод слова To go at a good pace — идти хорошим шагом to hold a hot pace — быстро идти killing pace — убийственная скорость I slacked my Pace. Я замедлил шаг. He lived at a fast Pace. Он жил в быстром темпе. They drive at a tremendous Pace. Они мчатся ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова feverFever — жар, лихорадка Перевод слова Constant fever — неспадающий жар high fever — высокая температура, жар stage fever — сценическая лихорадка Your forehead is burning. Have you got Fever? Лоб очень горячий. У тебя температура? A quick pulse denotes Fever. Частый пульс указывает на жар. I was running a small Fever. У меня была ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы set the pace[set the pace] {v. phr.} To decide on a rate of speed of travel orrules that are followed by others. The scoutmaster set the pace sothat the shorter boys would not get tired trying to keep up. Louise set the pace in selling tickets for the school play. -[pace-setter] {n.} John is the pace-setter of ... Читать далее...
11. FOcking islandДва английских джентльмена встречаются неведомо где и заводят беседу: — Where are you going, sir? — I’m going that side. — Seaside? — Why seaside? — Every side is a seaside, fOcking island....
12. Перевод слова creatureCreature — создание, творение, существо Перевод слова Creatures from outer space — существа из космоса all creatures great and small — все твари, большие и малые irrational creature — тварь неразумная Every living Creature is mortal. Каждое живое существо смертно. She’s a Creature of rare beauty. Она — создание редкой красоты. You always were a ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы safety island[safety island] or [safety zone] {n.} A raised area in a highway orroad to be used only by people walking. John was half-way acrossthe street when the light changed. He stayed on the safety islanduntil it changed again....
14. A guy is stranded on an island with only aA guy is stranded on an island with only a Doberman and a pig for company. There’s plenty of food and water, and the weather is beautiful, so he’s doing alright—but after a few months he gets «lonely», if you know what I mean. The pig starts to look more and more attractive—soft, pink flesh, ... Читать далее...
15. Traveling for SinglesRay: I have a great idea for your next vacation. You should go on a Singles cruise. Samantha: I’m not going on a singles cruise. Everybody will be On the make. Ray: That’s the point, isn’t it? You can Take your pick of single guys. What could be better? Samantha: I’m not interested in having ... Читать далее...
16. Ella`s Fairy Tree — Волшебное дерево ЭллыAnd there they stood in a file along the bank looking around, frightened. The lake and the forest were still, no sound was heard. Summer so brief, with its white nights when school was over meant freedom and happiness, and they were enjoying it to the full… The twilights never ended and this illusion kept ... Читать далее...
17. Describing Winds and StormsAli: It’s just our luck that as soon as we arrive here for our Island vacation, there’s a Hurricane warning! Mariela: It’s Uncanny, isn’t it? On last year’s vacation, we Crossed paths with a Tornado and now this. Ali: Yeah, that tornado was something. I had experienced Windstorms before with really strong Gusts of wind, ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы keep pace[keep pace] {v. phr.} To go as fast; go at the same rate; not getbehind. When they go for a walk, Johnny has to take long steps tokeep pace with his father. When Billy was moved to a more advancedclass, he had to work hard to keep pace. Compare: KEEP UP....
19. Deserted island golfA man is stranded on a desert island, all alone for ten years. One day, he sees a speck in the horizon. He thinks to himself, «It’s not a ship.» The speck gets a little closer and he thinks, «It’s not a boat.» The speck gets even closer and he thinks, «It’s not a raft.» ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод слова accessAccess — доступ Перевод слова Disabled access — вход для инвалидов на колясках free access — свободный доступ unlimited access — неограниченный доступ to deny access — запретить доступ access time — время доступа Do you have Access to the Internet? У вас есть доступ в интернет? That Access of fear loosened his joints. Приступ ... Читать далее...
21. The Island of the Fay на английском языке писателя Edgar Allan Poe«La Musique,» says Marmontel, in those «Contes Moraux» which in all our translations, we have insisted upon calling «Moral Tales,» as if in mockery of their spirit-«la musique est le seul des talents qui jouissent de lui-meme; tous les autres veulent des temoins.» He here confounds the pleasure derivable from sweet sounds with the capacity ... Читать далее...
22. Easter IslandТопик Остров Пасхи рассказывает историю одного из самых загадочных островов Тихого океана. Остров находится на вершине огромной горы, сформировавшейся из вулканической лавы. Последнее извержение вулканов на острове произошло 3 миллиона лет назад. Остров Пасхи или Рапа-Нуи — один из самых удаленных населенных островов в мире (территория Чили) и, во многом благодаря изолированности, история острова носит ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод слова vacationVacation — отпуск, каникулы, освобождение Перевод слова Christmas vacation — рождественские каникулы vacation of a position — уход с поста; отставка to take a vacation — брать отпуск, уходить в очередной отпуск She was away on Vacation. Она уехала в отпуск. Did you have a good Vacation? Хорошо ли вы провели отпуск? I got a ... Читать далее...
24. Following a Dress CodeTae: What are you doing? Why are you taking all of my clothes out of my suitcase? I just finished Packing that. Nicole: You’ve packed all of the wrong things. We’re going on a Luxury cruise and all you’ve packed are shorts and t-shirts. Tae: I’m going on vacation and I don’t have To dress ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы change of pace[change of pace] {n. phr.} A quick change in what you are doing. John studied for three hours and then read a comic book for a change of pace. The doctor told the man he needed a change of pace....
26. A Family Road TripOur family decided to take a Road trip across the country this year. The kids were really excited and my oldest son wanted to help Navigate. Before the trip, we looked at the Road maps and decided on our Route and the Points of interest we would try to see. Since we wouldn’t be taking ... Читать далее...
27. Clinton is vacationingLast summer, the President and Mrs. Clinton were vacationing in their home state of Arkansas. On a venture one day, they stopped at a service station to fill up the car with gas. It seemed that the owner of the station was once Hillary’s high school love. They exchanged hellos, and went on their way. ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы have a snowball’s chance in hell[have a snowball’s chance in hell] {v. phr.} To be condemned tofailure; enjoy a zero chance of success. Pessimists used to thinkthat we had a snowball’s chance in hell to put a man on the moon; yetwe did it in July, 1969....
29. Значение идиомы snail’s pace[snail’s pace] {n.} A very slow movement forward. Time moved ata snail’s pace before the holidays. The donkey on which he wasriding moved at a snail’s pace....
30. Значение идиомы see better days[see better days] {v. phr.} 1. To enjoy a better or happier life. Mr. Smith is poor now, but he will see better days. 2. To becomeold, damaged, or useless. Used in the perfect tense. Mv blue coatis ten years old. It has seen better days. Our car wasn’t old, butit had seen better days....
31. A vacationing penguin is driving through ArizonaA vacationing penguin is driving through Arizona when he notices that the oil-pressure light is on. He gets out to look and sees oil dripping out of the motor. He drives to the nearest town and stops at the first gas station. After dropping the car off, the penguin goes for a walk around town. ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы let up[let up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To become less, weaker, or quiet;become slower or stop. It’s raining as hard as ever. It’s notletting up at all. It snowed for three days before it let up andwe could go outdoors. 2. To do less or go slower or stop; relax; stopworking or working hard. Grandfather has been ... Читать далее...
33. Writing a PostcardI was on vacation in Yosemite and I decided to send a Postcard to my friend, Elaine, who was on her own vacation in Europe. … Dear Elaine, I Arrived safely two days ago and I’m Having the time of my life. I met some nice people here and we’ve been Keeping each other company. ... Читать далее...
34. Delegating WorkAnya: I don’t know how I’m going to get all of this work done before I go on vacation. Estevan: What you need to do is To delegate. Stop being a Control freak and get other people to help you with your work. Anya: I’ve tried to delegate before, but I Ended up having To ... Читать далее...
35. Critiquing Someone’s WorkNoriko: Have you had a chance to look over Russ’s project? Walt: Yeah, I took a look at it yesterday. If you have a couple of minutes, I can Give you my two cents. Noriko: Sure. Shoot. Walt: Well, it’s not what I Envisioned when we gave him the Charge to come up with a ... Читать далее...
36. Being BoastfulMy boss is a complete Blowhard. He likes to Boast about his Accomplishments and Acquisitions Every chance he gets. Unfortunately, I seem to be his favorite audience. Boss: You won’t believe what I did over the weekend. I went Mountain climbing and Skydiving. What I wanted to say was, “Uh, Spare me!” But what I ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы creature of habit[creature of habit] {n. phr.} A person who does things out of habit rather than by thought. Our boss is a creature of habit, so let us not confuse him with too many new ideas....
38. Значение идиомы chance on[chance on] also [chance upon] {v.} To happen to find or meet; find or meet by accident. On our vacation we chanced upon an interesting antique store. Mary dropped her ring in the yard, and Mother chanced on it as she was raking. Syn.: HAPPEN ON. Compare: RUN INTO....
39. Traveling Off-SeasonKavita: What I wouldn’t give to Get away for a little vacation! Bill: Me, too, but we can’t Afford it. Kavita: Oh, I don’t know. It’s Off-season in a lot of popular places right now, so it may be Doable. Bill: Maybe. We’d have to find some pretty Deep discounts. There is a big advantage ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы half a chance[half a chance] or [a half chance] {n.} An opportunity; areasonable chance. Just give yourself half a chance and you willquickly get used to your new job....