Writing a Postcard

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1. Перевод слова postcard Postcard – открытка Перевод слова Postcard land – живописная страна postcard beauty – красотка с открытки on receipt of a postcard – по получении открытки He said, “Kaye, what’s on the front of the Postcard?” Он сказал: “Что изображено на открытке, Кей?” Please write down your name and address on a Postcard. Напишите, пожалуйста, свое […]...
2. A Flirt Elaine: You look happy. Jerry: Me? Oh, I was just talking to Ling. Elaine: Oh, No wonder! You better Watch out. She’s a big Flirt. Jerry: What do you mean? Elaine: Did she Make eyes at you and Whisper sweet nothings in your ear? Jerry: Well, yes, she said she’d never met anybody like me […]...
3. Writing a Letter of Inquiry I was Laid off from my job three months ago. Since then, I’ve been Pounding the pavement looking for another job. So far, nothing has Turned up, so I decided To take the bull by the horns and deliver Inquiry letters to every company that might have a Job opening. … Dear Ms. Smith (or […]...
4. Describing One’s Skill Level Elaine: Welcome to your first day as an Intern in our company office. Let me show you around. This is the main office area with a Cubicle for each employee. Are you pretty good with computers? Tony: Actually, my computer knowledge is pretty Basic. The only thing I’m Adept at is videogames. I’m not Up […]...
5. A lying cheat Dear Abby: My husband is a lying cheat. He tells me he loves me, but he has cheated our entire marriage. He is a good provider and has many friends and supporters. They know he is a lying cheat, but they just avoid the issue. He is a hard worker but many of his coworkers […]...
6. Making Controversial Comments Vivian: That News commentator should be Fired for making such Inflammatory comments. At least I won’t watch this show again until she is. William: As usual, you’re Making a mountain out of a molehill. She was just expressing her opinion, Albeit a Controversial one. Vivian: Her opinion is Offensive. Mark my words: Before the end […]...
7. Following a Dress Code Tae: 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 […]...
8. Writing a Thank You Note Dear Jake, I wanted to thank you for all of the help you’ve given me over the past several weeks. Being laid up with Pneumonia really Caught me Off-guard, but you went Above and beyond in taking care of me. Before I got sick, we had only known each other as neighbors and only for […]...
9. Being Diagnosed With and Treated For Cancer Vivian: Do you see this Lump? I’m sure I have Cancer. Guy: Don’t Jump to conclusions. It could be something completely Benign. Vivian: I know it’s not benign. It’s got to be a Malignant tumor. The cancer is probably at Stage two or three already. The Oncologist will probably want to start me on Radiation […]...
10. Перевод слова dump Dump – груда хлама, свалка, сваливать Перевод слова Refuse dump – мусорная свалка to dump coal – выгрузить уголь the town dump – городская свалка What else can life Dump on me? Что еще может жизнь взвалить на меня? He Dumped her body into the sea. Он бросил ее тело в море. I have enough […]...
11. Describing Distances Sandra: Where will we be staying when we visit Trumanville? Roger: We’ll be staying in a neighborhood on the Outskirts of the town, but A stone’s throw From some of the major sites we’ll want to see. Sandra: I hope there’ll be a lot of taxis around. You know I hate to walk. Roger: Trumanville […]...
12. Значение идиомы for dear life [for dear life] {adv. phr.} As though afraid of losing your life. He was running for dear life toward town. When the horse began torun, she held on for dear life....
13. Getting Feedback on Writing Xica: I just got my paper back from Professor Rodriguez and it’s all Marked up. Lucas: Let me see. It doesn’t look too bad. This is a Draft, right? His note at the top says to make Revisions before handing in a final version. He’s trying to help you get a better grade. Xica: Maybe, […]...
14. Traveling for Singles Ray: 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 […]...
15. Перевод слова connection Connection – связь, соединение Перевод слова Connection between two ideas – связь между двумя идеями in this connection – в этой связи tenuous connection – тонкие, хрупкие взаимоотношения He has powerful Connections. У него есть очень влиятельные знакомые. I’m not sure I see the Connection. Я не уверен, что вижу связь. Two suspects were arrested […]...
16. Describing the Taste of Food Steve, my new boyfriend, decided to cook dinner for me. I was really excited, That is, until I tried his cooking. Steve: What do you think of the soup? I thought: This is so Bland, and what are these little Lumpy things in the soup? Of course I didn’t say that aloud. Elaine: It’s Delicious. […]...
17. Writing One’s Memoirs Oscar: We’re Thrilled that you’ll be Publishing your Memoir with our company. You’ve had such an interesting life. I’m sure you’ll have lots of Titillating stories to tell. Liz: Well, my memoir will certainly have a lot of stories about my career: the people I’ve worked with and the kindness I’ve encountered in this Industry. […]...
18. Vacationing on an Island Mohsen: I need to get off this Island. I’m getting Island fever. Ella: We’ve only been here two days. Give it a chance. We’re here to enjoy a slower Pace of life, remember? Mohsen: When you said we were going on an island vacation, I didn’t know we’d be so Isolated. There isn’t a Living […]...
19. Перевод слова vacation Vacation – 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 […]...
20. Men writing the rules If Men Were to Rewrite “The Rules” Rule # 1 Anything we said six or eight months ago is inadmissible in an argument. All comments become null and void after seven days. Rule # 2 If we say something that can be interpreted in two ways, and one of the ways makes you sad or […]...
21. Перевод сленгового выражения dump, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: dump Сленговое выражение: dump груб. Перевод: неприятное, скверное местечко; отвратительное место для жизни, “дыра” Синоним: armpit Пример: My apartment is such a dump. I really should move. Моя квартира – такая дыра. Мне на самом деле стоит переехать....
22. Checking Accounts and Writing Checks Marianne: I don’t understand it. I got a Notice from the bank that two of my checks Bounced. I’ve never had an Overdraft in my life. Jae: That doesn’t sound like you. You’re always so careful with your money. Marianne: I am! I don’t understand what happened. Jae: Let me take a look at your […]...
23. A Trip to New York City (The phone rings.) Lucy: Hello. Jeff: Hey Lucy, it’s Jeff. Lucy: Hey, welcome back. How was your vacation? Jeff: Oh, it was great. The seven days in New York was a Blast. Lucy: Oh, yeah? Did you do any sightseeing or just visit with friends? Jeff: I got to do both, actually. First, I saw […]...
24. Перевод слова entire Entire – полный, целый Перевод слова The entire country – вся страна the entire world – целый мир, весь свет entire contract – неделимый договор Have you drunk the Entire bottle? Вы выпили всю бутылку? He willed his Entire estate to her. Он завещал ей все свое состояние. The war affected an Entire generation of […]...
25. A Family Road Trip Our 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 […]...
26. Two executives working in the garment center are having lunch together Two executives working in the garment center are having lunch together. Goldstein says to his friend, “Last week was one of the worst weeks of my entire life.” “What happened?” asks Birnbaum. Goldstein moans, “My wife and I went to Florida on vacation. It rained for seven days and seven nights, so my wife went […]...
27. Small Town Charm Alisha: Hey, you’re back from your vacation. Where did you go? New York City? Miami? Ramon: I decided to spend my vacation in Maddieville. Alisha: Where is Maddieville? I’ve never heard of it. Ramon: It’s a small town about a six-hour drive from here. I read about it being a Throwback to the days of […]...
28. Перевод слова dear Dear – дорогой, милый, дорогая, милая Перевод слова Dear mother – милая мамочка o dear! o god! – о боже! a dear little thing – прелестная вещица Be a Dear and make me a coffee. Будь душкой и сделай мне кофе. Can I help you, Dear? Я могу тебе помочь, дорогая? What’s your name, Dear? […]...
29. Buying Stamps at the Post Office Clerk: Can I help you? Tamika: I’d like to buy some Stamps. Clerk: In what Denomination? Tamika: I’m not sure. I need them for sending regular letters and for Priority Mail. Clerk: The current Rate for sending a First-class letter is 41 cents. With first-class service, your letter will get there in three to seven […]...
30. Значение идиомы pour out [pour out] {v.} 1. To tell everything about; talk all about. Mary poured out her troubles to her pal. 2. To come out in greatquantity; stream out. The people poured out of the building whenthey heard the fire alarm....
31. Writing a Story Xavier: How’s your Novel coming along? Sara: It’s not. I Abandoned it for now. I think I Bit off more than I can chew. Now, I’m working on a short story. Xavier: That sounds interesting. Who are the main Characters? Sara: I’m not sure yet. Character development is really important so I need to give […]...
32. Writing a Love Song Isaac: Can you Keep it down in there? I’m trying to write a song. Brittany: You are? What kind of song? Isaac: It’s None of your business. Brittany: Come on. Tell me. Isaac: It’s for Melanie. Brittany: Oh, it’s a Love song. That’s so romantic. Are you going To serenade her? Isaac: Maybe. Now leave […]...
33. Перевод сленгового выражения take a dump / take a crap / take a poop / take a shit / take a squat, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: take a dump / take a crap / take a poop / take a shit / take a squat Сленговое выражение: take a dump / take a crap / take a poop / take a shit / take a squat груб. Перевод: сходить в туалет по большому Пример: Come on, find a rest […]...
34. Traveling by Train Katerina: Hey, Joel. Have you ever traveled by train? Joel: Only once, and that was a long time ago when I lived in Orlando. I’m not even sure where the Train station is in this city. Why do you ask? Katerina: I need to go to San Francisco at the end of May for a […]...
35. Haircut before a trip A man was getting a haircut prior to a trip to Rome. He mentioned the trip to the barber who responded, “Rome? Why would anyone want to go there? It’s crowded & dirty and full of Italians. You’re crazy to go to Rome. So, how are you getting there?” “We’re taking TWA,” was the reply. […]...
36. Making and Receiving a Job Offer Salima: Hello. Jake: Hi, this is Jake Nagano at Fixit Corp. How are you today? Salima: Oh, hi, Jake. I’m fine. How are you? Jake: Good. The reason I’m calling is that we’d like to offer you the position you interviewed for last week. Salima: Oh, that’s great. I was really impressed with Fixit. Jake: […]...
37. Перевод слова trip Trip – поездка, путешествие, экскурсия Перевод слова Pleasure trip – увеселительная поездка business trip – деловая поездка, командировка to arrange a trip – организовать поездку He Trips every weekend. Он устраивает экскурсии каждые выходные. We decided to delay the Trip. Мы решили отложить поездку. Our Trip was smooth and uneventful. Наша поездка прошла гладко, без […]...
38. Shopping for a Hat Christine: What do you think of this one? Eric: We’re here to buy hats To protect us from the sun while we’re on vacation. Do you think a Beret will do that? Christine: No, but it looks great on me, don’t you think? Isn’t it great to be getting away to the beach in the […]...
39. Formal Emails Dear Dr. Lee: I don’t know if you’ll remember me, but I introduced myself to you after your Keynote at last week’s Conference. As I mentioned to you, I have read all of your journal papers and I am a great admirer of your Research. Your article in the Top journal Language Learning was groundbreaking. […]...
40. Describing Winds and Storms Ali: 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, […]...