Visiting Childcare Centers

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1. Getting ChildcareMy friend Susan is an engineer and she’s also a Single mom. She has been working some Odd hours lately and was having a Tough time finding Childcare for her 4-year-old daughter and her 8-year-old son. Her daughter, Kimberly, is enrolled in a Preschool and Susan is able To drop her off On her way ... Читать далее...
2. US Attorney General John Ashcroft was visiting an elementary schoolUS Attorney General John Ashcroft was visiting an elementary school. After fifteen minutes speaking he says: ‘I will now answer any questions you have.’ Bobby stands up and says: ‘I have four questions’: 1. How did Bush win the election with fewer votes than Gore? 2. Why haven’t you caught Osama bin Laden? 3. Why ... Читать далее...
3. Visiting Historic SitesMary: 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 ... Читать далее...
4. Visiting a MuseumI 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 ... Читать далее...
5. Feeling Restless and JumpyAdam: Sit still and stop Bouncing your leg like that! Ellen: Sorry, I didn’t realize I was doing it. I’m just a little jittery. Adam: Well, try to Chill out. We’re supposed to be studying and your Restlessness is Distracting. Ellen: I can’t help it. I’m like this because I had a lot of coffee. ... Читать далее...
6. Childhood Illnesses and DiseasesRebecca: You look exhausted! Another tough day at the Daycare center? Puneet: Yeah, it was. This is a Record year for the kids getting sick. The Chicken pox is Going around. Last year, it was the Measles. The year before that, it was the Mumps. This year, it’s the chicken pox. Rebecca: You sent the ... Читать далее...
7. Controlling Information to the MediaPablo: Okay everybody, have a seat. The purpose of this meeting is to get everybody On the same page. I’m Passing out the Fact sheet we’ve prepared. This fact sheet gives a Rundown on what has happened To date so that no one is In the dark about our current situation. We’ve also prepared these ... Читать далее...
8. Reading Comic BooksLee: What are you reading? Stan: It’s a Graphic novel. Lee: Graphic novel? You mean a Comic book? I thought you were too old for that sort of thing. Stan: For your information, this is a graphic novel and it’s a Literary art form. Graphic novels are written for Mature audiences, not kids. Lee: Really? ... Читать далее...
9. Different Political PhilosophiesCarla: Our government should do more to help people who can’t find jobs. Adam: Be careful. You’re starting to sound like a Socialist. Haven’t you always said that you’re a Staunch capitalist? Carla: Of course, I’m a capitalist, but that doesn’t mean I think the government should be completely Hands-off. We pay Taxes and the ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы check out[check out] {v.} 1a. To pay your hotel bill and leave. The last guests checked out of their rooms in the morning. Contrast: CHECK IN. 1b. {informal} To go away; leave. I hoped our guest would stay but he had to check out before Monday. Compare: CHECK IN. 2a. To make a list or record ... Читать далее...
11. Raising TeenagersCarl: Hi Marla, I’m really surprised to see you here. I didn’t know you had kids attending this high school. Marla: I don’t – not yet. I heard about this meeting and decided to attend. It’s best to be ready for those teenage years, don’t you think? Carl: Sure. Marla: I heard that the Principal ... Читать далее...
12. Corporate ImageAdam: With our Expansion into these new areas of business, I think we need to think seriously about changing our Corporate image. We’re much more than just a paper company now. Eva: I think you’re right. Our Brand has changed, and if we want to keep Brand loyalty, we need to think about protecting and ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод слова practicalPractical — практический, практичный, реальный Перевод слова By practical consideration — опытным путем practical experience — практический опыт good, practical housewife — хорошая, расчетливая хозяйка practical scheme — реальный план The course places emphasis on Practical work. Учебный курс, уделяет особое внимание практическим занятиям. The debate did not turn on any Practical proposition. Дебаты не ... Читать далее...
14. Посещение врача/ Visiting A DoctorНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Visiting A Doctor Посещение врача Health problems have always worried people. In ancient times when people didn’t have any medicine or doctors, they learned to treat ailments using various plants and herbs. Today everything is simplified. Whenever people catch cold, have allergies, suffer from headaches or back pains, ... Читать далее...
15. Going to a WeddingI got an Invitation in the mail last month that really surprised me. My friend Ulrich was getting married! We went to college together and he always said that he’d never get married. I guess he found his Dream girl in the end. The Church wedding was going to be at 3 p. m. and ... Читать далее...
16. Going crazy with confusionA psychiatrist visited a California mental institution and asked a patient, «How did you get here? What was the nature of your illness?» He got the following reply. «Well, it all started when I got married and I guess I should never have done it. I married a widow with a grown daughter who then ... Читать далее...
17. Problems with Drugs and Medical DevicesSuzanne: Don’t take that! I’m reading an article in the newspaper about all of the Drugs and Medical devices that have been Recalled in the past year and you wouldn’t believe how long this list is. Abdul: I’m just taking something for my headache. I’m sure this Medicine is fine. Suzanne: Don’t be so sure. ... Читать далее...
18. 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»...
19. Значение идиомы not to know one from Adam[not to know one from Adam] {v. phr.} To not know a person; beunable to recognize someone. I have no idea who that guy is thatJane just walked in with; I don’t know him from Adam....
20. Being GiftedWould you want to have a special Talent in something? Maybe as a musician or an athlete? I’m Of two minds about this. Sometimes I watch TV or read about someone who has a special talent. This was true during the Olympics. Some of those athletes I saw were very talented. Whether it was Playing ... Читать далее...
21. Перевод слова listList — список, перечень; составлять список Перевод слова On a list — по списку to head a list — стоять первым в списке to browse through the list — просматривать список to skip through the list — пробежаться по списку She was third on the List. Она была третьей по списку. He was X’d off ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод слова guessGuess — гадать, догадываться, предполагать Перевод слова Scientific guess — научное предположение guess who did it! — догадайтесь, кто это сделал! I can guess your answer — я предвижу ваш ответ We may only Guess when it all began. Можно только догадываться, когда все это началось. I’d Guess she is thirty-something. Ей, наверное, немного за ... Читать далее...
23. 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...
24. Practical JokeA couple was planning on getting married. Seeing how they didn’t have much money to go on a honeymoon, they decided tojust go back to their new apartment after the wedding. The groom had three close friends, that were prone to committing practical jokes. One being a carpenter, the other a ordinary guy, and the ... Читать далее...
25. Marrying YoungIrene: Damon and his girlfriend just got Engaged. They’re planning on getting Married this summer. Ken: They’re too young! Marrying young Poses all kinds of problems. Irene: Such as? Ken: Such as the two of them lacking Maturity. They may think it’s fun To play house right now, but they’re not prepared to face the ... Читать далее...
26. Having Furniture DeliveredI was waiting patiently for the furniture store To deliver my new bed. I was given a Window of 1:00 to 4:00. At 4:50, the Delivery truck pulled up in front of my house. … Zuly: Hello. Danny: Hi! We’re from Reliable Furniture. We’re here to deliver your new bed. Zuly: I thought you’d never ... Читать далее...
27. Перевод слова checkCheck — проверять, сверять Перевод слова To check for errors — корректировать, исправлять to check an instrument — выверять прибор check ballot — проверочное голосование Hey, Check out that car! Эй, зацени, ту машину! Does his story Check out? Его рассказ подтверждается? Check your spelling and grammar. Проверьте орфографию и грамматику. Примеры из жизни На ... Читать далее...
28. Cashing a CheckThe local Branch of my bank is located just a few Blocks from where I live. It’s very convenient, since it has four ATMs open 24/7. Today I had to go in to make a Deposit, but since I wanted to Cash a check as well, I needed to go inside to talk to a ... Читать далее...
29. Visiting a RanchPiero: 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 ... Читать далее...
30. Перевод слова kidKid — малыш, ребенок; разыгрывать, дурачить Перевод слова Don’t kid around with me — не морочь мне голову I thought he was kidding at first — сперва я думал, что он меня дурачит no kid? — ты не шутишь? kid stuff — что-л. годное только для детей They’re just Kids. Они просто дети. They Kidded ... Читать далее...
31. Visiting an Archaeological SiteLillian: 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 ... Читать далее...
32. Visiting a Patient in the HospitalGeorge: 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 ... Читать далее...
33. Visiting a Construction SiteBill: Ma’am! ma’am! Estelle: Yes? Bill: Ma’am, you’re not supposed to be here. This is a Construction site and you’re not allowed. Please don’t step on that Scaffolding. It’s dangerous. Estelle: Oh, I just wanted a quick look to see how the building is Coming along. Look at all this Lumber and Brick. The Foundation ... Читать далее...
34. Visiting Churches, Mosques, and TemplesCassius: 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 ... Читать далее...
35. Перевод слова marriedMarried — женатый, брачный Перевод слова Married man — женатый человек married name — фамилия по мужу married couple — супружеская пара So, how do you like Married life? Так, как тебе супружеская жизнь? She Married an Evans. Она вышла замуж за одного из Эвансов. I was Married to my job. Я был женат на ... Читать далее...
36. Getting Immunizations Required by SchoolsJonas: Hi, Jenny. Are you getting your kids ready for school, too? Jenny: Yes, as you can see, we’re buying lots of school supplies. Jonas: Did you get the school letter reminding parents to submit proof of Immunization before the first day of school? I know that your youngest is starting school this year. Jenny: ... Читать далее...
37. Paycheck DeductionsBill: It’s about time! I’ve been waiting for my first Paycheck and now it’s finally here. I’m ready to party this weekend! Whoa! Carol: What’s the matter? Bill: What happened to all my money? The amount of this check is a lot less than I expected it to be. Carol: Yeah, my first paycheck was ... Читать далее...
38. After the fall in Garden of EdenAfter the fall in Garden of Eden, Adam was walking with his sons Cain and Abel. They passed by the ruins of the Garden of Eden. One of the boys asked, «What’s that?» Adam replied, «Boys, that’s where your mother ate us out of house and home.»...
39. Значение идиомы waiting list[waiting list] {n.} A list of persons waiting to get into something. The nursery school enrollment was complete, so thedirector put our child’s name on the waiting list. The landlordsaid there were no vacant apartments available, but that he would putthe Rogers’ name on the waiting list....
40. Seeing a DentistDr. Chung: Hello, Luis, I’m Dr. Chung. You’re here for a Check-up and a Cleaning, is that right? Luis: Yes, that’s right. Dr. Chung: Okay, let’s take a look. Have you had your Wisdom teeth taken out? Luis: No, I haven’t. Dr. Chung: Hmm…You may need to do that soon. You’ve had a Root canal? ... Читать далее...