Visiting a Construction Site

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1. Construction Worker Hides Waldo On Site For Kids In Hospital Next Door One man is helping kids find a little joy. Jason Haney, a construction foreman, hides a life-size cutout he made of Where’s Waldo on site every day for kids who are staying at a hospital next door to find. “It’s just for the kids to get their minds off of things,”Haney told The Huffington Post. […]...
2. Visiting an Archaeological Site Lillian: Look at this! I’m going to take this home as a souvenir. Bruce: You can’t do that. That might be an Artifact of some kind. It belongs to this Archaeological site. Lillian: It’s just a rock. No one will miss it. Bruce: That’s not the point. Everything here should be Preserved. That’s the point […]...
3. Перевод слова site Site – место, местоположение, местонахождение Перевод слова The site of the coal industry – центр угольной промышленности the site of a battle – поле боя, место сражения the site of the fire – место пожара We have now finished coaling at the Site. Сейчас мы закончили добычу угля в этом месторождении. Be sure to visit […]...
4. An On-Site Estimate I work for a Building contractor and I spend most of my workday giving On-site estimates. I mainly go to people’s homes, discuss the work they want done, Inspect the site, and give them a Quote. Robert: You want to Expand your kitchen, is that right? Abigail: Yes, with our growing family, we need more […]...
5. Dealing with Website Hackers Valerie: You’ll never guess what happened over the weekend. Bill: What? Valerie: Our website was attacked by Hackers, and nobody could Access it. Bill: You’re kidding! What did they do? Valerie: They got access to our Server and Embedded some Malicious code that caused the site to be redirected to their own website. Bill: But […]...
6. Bill Clinton Statue Committee 1040 Waffle Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72208 Dear Friend; We have the distinguished honor of being on the committee for the raising of $5,000,000.00 for placing a statue of Bill Clinton in the Hall of Fame in Washington, D. C. This committee was in a quandary as to where to place the statue. It was […]...
7. Satirical site The Onion is now worth more than most of the real news outlets it mocks SATIRICAL NEWS SITE The Onion – known for headlines like’World Death Rate Holding Steady at 100 Percent’ – has been valued at half a billion dollars, more than most of the news outlets it exists to mock. The biggest Spanish-language broadcaster in the US, Univision Communications, announced it has taken a 40% and controlling stake […]...
8. A site foreman had ten very lazy men working for him A site foreman had ten very lazy men working for him, so one day he decided to trick them into doing some work for a change. “I’ve got a really easy job today for the laziest one among you,” he announced. “Will the laziest man please put his hand up.” Nine hands went up. “Why […]...
9. 4 Nuns at a church wanted to watch TV 4 Nuns at a church wanted to watch TV. The first one said she wanted to watch the INDY 500. The second one wanted to watch the sexy Shawn Michels on WWF. The third nun said she wanted to watch the knitting channel so she can knit some mittens for the kitchen. The fourth nun […]...
10. Visiting Churches, Mosques, and Temples Cassius: You’ll need To cover up if you want to go in there. This is a House of worship. Brittany: All right, if you say so. I don’t really want to go into this Mosque or Temple or whatever it is. Cassius: Keep your voice down. Can’t you see that there are people at the […]...
11. A construction worker was whistling A construction worker was whistling and verbally harassing a young girl as she walked by the construction site. She completely ignored him, and just kept on walking. Annoyed the worker yelled “Well you’re an ugly bitch anyway!” The girl turned around and replied “It must be terrible when even an ugly bitch won’t give you […]...
12. The Zen Master is visiting New York City The Zen Master is visiting New York City from Tibet. He goes up to a hot dog vendor and says, “Make me one with everything.” The hot dog vendor fixes a hot dog and hands it to the Zen Master, who pays with a $20 bill. The vendor puts the bill in the cash box […]...
13. Visiting Historic Sites Mary: I think we should Call it a day. Will: I think we still have time to visit one more Historic site and this one is amazing. They’ve done a great job with Preservation and Restoration. Mary: It’s not another old Castle, is it? Will: It’s not any old castle. This one Dates back to […]...
14. Visiting a Museum I wanted to visit the National Museum, but when I arrived, it was closed. Rudy: Can you tell me the Hours of operation for the Museum? Guard: It’s open from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m., Monday through Saturday. It’s closed on Sunday. Rudy: Thanks. I’ll be back tomorrow. —– The next day, I […]...
15. Значение идиомы tripped out [tripped out] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Incoherent, confused, faulty of speech, illogical; as if under the influence of drugs oralcohol. It was hard to make sense of anything Fred said yesterday, he sounded so tripped out. See: SPACED OUT....
16. Перевод слова progress Progress – прогресс, развитие, достижение Перевод слова Age of progress – эпоха расцвета progress of science – прогресс науки the patient is making good progress – больной быстро поправляется impediment to progress – препятствие на пути к прогрессу How are you Progressing in your studies? Как твои успехи в учебе? Negotiations are in Progress. Переговоры […]...
17. Making Repairs on the Outside of a House Maggie: Watch out! Are you okay? Conrad: I’m fine, but I almost Tripped over that Crack in the Driveway. We’ve got to get that Fixed. Maggie: I know it’s a Hazard, but First things first. We should fix those broken Front steps, don’t you think? Conrad: I see what you mean. Maggie: And we have […]...
18. Значение идиомы stay put [stay put] {v. phr.} To stay in place; not leave. Harry’s fathertold him to stay put until he came back. The rocks can be glued tothe bulletin board to make them stay put. After Grandmother camehome from her trip to visit Aunt May, she said she wanted to stay putfor a while....
19. Перевод слова dangerous Dangerous – опасный, рискованный Перевод слова Dangerous silence – зловещее молчание dangerous to health – опасный для здоровья dangerous weapon – грозное оружие He often drives at Dangerous speeds. Он часто ездит на огромной скорости. Delays are Dangerous. Промедления опасны. The feelings are Dangerous guides. Чувства – опасные советчики. Происхождение слова dangerous Образовано от существительного...
20. A city boy was visiting the country and A city boy was visiting the country and wanted to go hunting. The farmer lent the boy his gun, telling him not to kill any farm animals. The city boy headed off and soon after saw a goat. He managed to creep into range and finally shot it. Not knowing anything about animals, the boy […]...
21. Two priests and a rabbi were discussing what portion of the Two priests and a rabbi were discussing what portion of the weekly collection they kept for themselves. The first priest explained that he drew a circle on the ground, stepped a few paces back and pitched the money towards the circle. What landed in the circle he kept and what landed outside the circle god […]...
22. Giving Warnings and Cautions Brett: Hi, Mom. Come in. Welcome to my new place. My roommates aren’t here right now or I’d introduce you. Mom: Hi, dear. This is…uh…nice. Brett: It is, isn’t it? I know you were a little worried about me Moving out and into a house with five roommates. But as you can see, this is […]...
23. Fast-food receipt leads to supersized fine for Thornlie man A Thornlie man is probably not lovin’ McDonald’s after his fast-food splurge came back to bite him. Samuel Michael Gossage was fined $10,000 after a fast food receipt was used to trace him and subsequently charge the 27-year-old with illegal dumping in a national park. Mr Gossage was hit with the supersized fine in the […]...
24. Business Websites I was hired to set up a website for a small bookstore and the owner knew very little about the Internet. I tried to find out what she wanted for her business website. Octavio: Let me show you some websites I’ve designed. I have them all bookmarked. Okay, this is a website for a restaurant. […]...
25. Значение идиомы walk a tightrope [walk a tightrope] {v. phr.} To be in a dangerous or awkwardsituation where one cannot afford to make a single mistake. “Whenwe landed on the moon in 1969,” Armstrong explained, “we were walkinga tightrope till the very end.”...
26. A Jewish boy was walking with his girlfriend A Jewish boy was walking with his girlfriend on the grounds of his father’s house. His father was a successful doctor, and was carrying out a circumcision in the on-site surgery. As they were walking, they heard a scream and a foreskin flew out of the window and landed at the girl’s feet. “What’s this,” […]...
27. New Minnesota Vikings stadium construction cost more than NASA’s trip to Pluto The cost to construct NFL stadiums has reached an astronomical level – literally. Pat Kessler of CBS Minnesota recently pointed out a mind-blowing fact: The construction of the Minnesota Vikings’ new stadium is a more costly project than the space probe NASA sent to Pluto. The Vikings’ new home, recently christened U. S. Bank Stadium, […]...
28. Значение идиомы in progress [in progress] {adj. phr.} Going ahead; being made or done;happening. Plans are in progress to build a new school next year. A dog ran out on the playing field while the game was in progress. Contrast: IN CHECK....
29. Liberal and Conservative News Bill: Why are you reading that Rag? Rachel: I enjoy reading it. I like its News coverage and its Incisive commentaries. Bill: That’s nothing but a Liberal propaganda rag. You can’t believe a thing they Print in there. Rachel: That’s not true. The news stories are Objective and Unbiased. This magazine isn’t like the newspapers […]...
30. Naming the kids One day, Mr. Phillard rushed his pregnant wife over to the hospital. As the doctors were prepping his wife, Mr. Phillard’s idiot brother Bill arrived to watch the birth. But when Mr. Phillard saw the blood and everything else, he fainted. When Mr. Phillard woke up he was in a bed with the doctor standing […]...
31. The Presidential watches A man goes to a jewelry store looking to buy a watch. He looks at a watch called “the George Bush Watch” and asks the sales clerk why there are no hands. The sales clerk says – “you are suppose to read his lips”. He then looks at a watch called the “Ross Perot Watch” […]...
32. Get-Rich-Quick Schemes Bill: What are you watching? Susan: I’m watching a really interesting TV program. It’s about how to make a lot of money quickly and easily. Bill: Are you watching an Infomercial? Those things are Scams! You should know better than To fall for some Get-rich-quick scheme. Susan: This isn’t a scam. This program is about […]...
33. My day off I go to school five days a week, so I have two days off – Saturday and Sunday (I’m lucky, because some other pupils have the only one day off). During the week I am very busy, so I like to have a rest on weekend. I am not an early riser and it is […]...
34. Bill and Bob met at the club for their weekly golf game Bill and Bob met at the club for their weekly golf game. And for the third week in a row, it was raining too hard to play. Bill: Well, Bob, what do you want to do now? Bob: Darts? Bill: Nah. Bob: Shoot some pool? Bill: Nah. Bob: Cards? Bill: Nah. Hey, I’ve got an […]...
35. Visiting a Patient in the Hospital George: You’re just In time. There’s only another 20 minutes until the end of Visiting hours. Inez: I got here as soon as I could. How is Uncle Peter? George: They moved him from the Emergency ward to the Intensive care unit. He’s on Life support. Inez: How could this have happened? How could somebody […]...
36. Visiting Childcare Centers Adam: What’s that? Noelle: It’s a list of questions I’m going to ask at the Childcare center when we visit today. I want to be prepared. Adam: We already know that it’s Licensed and has a good Reputation. What other questions are you going to ask? Noelle: Lots. For instance, I want to know what […]...
37. Visiting a Ranch Piero: What’s all this? Annie: I’m visiting my sister and brother-in-law’s new Ranch next month and I’m getting ready for it. I know I’m a city girl, but I plan To fit right in On that ranch and work Alongside all of the other cowboys. Piero: Well, you Look the part. You’ve got your Cowboy […]...
38. Denton Police establishes Internet Purchase Exchange Location Denton police officers are hoping a new Internet Purchase Exchange Location at the Farmers Market on Salisbury Street will make for safer transactions. Denton police officers are hoping a new Internet Purchase Exchange Location at the Farmers Market on Salisbury Street will make for safer transactions. Denton Police Chief Mark Hicks said his department established […]...
39. Having a Picnic Bill: Surprise! I brought you here to this beautiful spot for a romantic Picnic. I have a very special question to ask you. Madison: Oh, that’s so sweet. Did you remember to bring a Picnic blanket? Bill: I did. I have everything we’ll need in this Picnic basket. Madison: Don’t put it down there. There […]...
40. Child Sports Injuries Angela: Wait! I need to put Sunscreen on Davy before he goes to the game. Juan: It’s not sunny today. He doesn’t need sunscreen. Angela: And here are four water bottles to make sure he stays Hydrated and doesn’t get Heat stroke. Juan: One of the other parents is bringing drinks for the kids. It’s […]...