Writing a Thank You Note

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1. Writing a Postcard I 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. […]...
2. 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 […]...
3. Перевод слова grateful Grateful – благодарный, признательный; приятный Перевод слова Grateful heart – благодарное сердце grateful letter – благодарственное письмо in grateful ecstasy – в порыве благодарности grateful drink – приятный напиток the grateful sense of quiet and seclusion – безмятежное ощущение тишины и уединения I am Grateful to you for your help. Благодарю тебя за помощь. I […]...
4. Значение идиомы run errands [run errands] {v. phr.} To carry messages or perform similar minortasks. Peter runs errands for our entire neighborhood to make someextra money....
5. 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. […]...
6. 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....
7. This businessman was walking down the sidewalk This businessman was walking down the sidewalk when a jet black van stopped by him. The guys pulled the man inside, stripped him of all his clothes till he was butt naked, threw him back outside, and then slammed the door shut taking off. Five miles later the men look outside and see the businessman […]...
8. Working as an Intern Jonas: How’s your new job? Crystal: It’s not a job Exactly. It’s an Internship. Jonas: Oh, so you’re working as somebody’s Lackey and getting paid a Pittance. Crystal: No, not exactly. I’m doing a lot of Scut work and I’m not getting paid a lot, but I’m getting very valuable On-the-job experience. Jonas: Sure you […]...
9. 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? […]...
10. The Drop of Water Of course you know what is meant by a magnifying glass-one of those round spectacle-glasses that make everything look a hundred times bigger than it is? When any one takes one of these and holds it to his eye, and looks at a drop of water from the pond yonder, he sees above a thousand […]...
11. Time Off from Work My buddy from college, Jack, was getting married and our friend Rob was planning a Bachelor party for him in Vegas. It was going to be the Last weekend of the month and I wanted to go. The trouble was, I was scheduled to work that weekend. I needed to get the Time off from […]...
12. 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 […]...
13. My daughter is your reward Once there was a millionaire, who collected live alligators. He kept them in the pool in back of his mansion. The millionaire also had a beautiful daughter who was single. One day he decides to throw a huge party, and during the party he announces, “My dear guests. . . I have a proposition to […]...
14. 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, […]...
15. Перевод слова wonderful Wonderful – замечательный, удивительный, поразительный Перевод слова There is a wonderful likeness – сходство поразительное you look wonderful – вы выглядите великолепно how wonderful! – замечательно!, чудесно! As a writer, he’s Wonderful. Как писатель он великолепен. He can write Wonderful anacreontics. Ему прекрасно удается любовная лирика. It was just Wonderful to see her again. Было […]...
16. Learn it by listening Two cowboys come upon an Indian lying on his stomach with his ear to the ground. One of the cowboys stops and says to the other, “You see that Indian?” “Yeah,” says the other cowboy. “Look,” says the first one, “he’s listening to the ground. He can hear things for miles in any direction.” Just […]...
17. 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 […]...
18. About my mother Dear Caroline, I hope you’re well and I apologise for not having written before. Unfortunately, I haven’t had a lot of time, I have been busy with lessons at school. Anyway, I have read your message and I have known that you interested by my mother! Ooh, first of all, I want to say that […]...
19. 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 […]...
20. A note exchange A driver tucked a note under her windshield wiper and dashed off: “I’ve circled the block for 20 minutes. I’m late for an appointment, and if I don’t park here I’ll lose my job. Forgive us our trespasses.” Returning, she came back only to find a parking ticket and this note: “I’ve circled the block […]...
21. Перевод слова note Note – заметка, записка; банкнта Перевод слова Critical notes – критические заметки short-hand notes – стенограмма notes on Tacitus – комментарии к Тациту a note of thanks – благодарственное письмо Did you read my Note? – Uh-huh. Ты читала мою записку? – Угу. Can you change a £20 Note? Вы можете разменять банкноту в 20 […]...
22. Traveling by Bus Samantha: Good morning. I had a few questions about buying a bus ticket. Do I need to buy one In advance? Agent: You can, but it’s not necessary. You just need to arrive at the Terminal at least an hour before the scheduled departure time to buy your ticket. Boarding begins about 15 to 30 […]...
23. Значение идиомы take note of [take note of] or [take notice of] {v. phr.} 1. To look carefullyat; pay close attention to; observe well. A detective is trained totake note of people and things. 2. To notice and act in response; payattention. Two boys were talking together in the back of the roombut the teacher took no notice of them. […]...
24. Перевод слова blank note Blank note – бумага для записей Происхождение слова blank note Фраза образована из слов Blank (пустой, незаполненный) и Note (заметка). rel=”nofollow”>...
25. Stacey makes a new friend at school and invites her Stacey makes a new friend at school and invites her home for the first time. Stacey excuses herself to fetch her Mom and introduce her new friend. As her friend is standing in the living room next to the fireplace, she picks up the attractive vase on the mantle. When Stacey returns with her mother, […]...
26. Значение идиомы in the running [in the running] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Having a chance to win; notto be counted out; among those who might win. At the beginning ofthe last lap of the race, only two horses were still in the running. A month before Joyce married Hal, three of Joyce’s boyfriendsseemed to be still in the running. Al […]...
27. Who is doing the work around here? The population of the United States was 180 million at the time of writing, but there are 64 million over 60 years of age, leaving 116 million to do the work. People under 21 total 59 million which leaves 57 million people to do the work. Because of the 31 million government employees, there are […]...
28. Taking the Bus in Los Angeles I just moved to L. A. and don’t have a car. Everybody says that you can’t Get around this city without one, but I wanted to Prove them wrong. I asked my neighbor to take me to the downtown Bus station so I could try taking the bus home. She thought I was crazy but […]...
29. Million-dollar bill user pleads ignorance, blames Treasury A woman who tried to use a fake $1 million bill to buy $1,675 worth of merchandise at Wal-Mart said it was all just a misunderstanding – she thought the bill was real. The United States Treasury does not make $1 million bills. “You can’t keep up with the U. S. Treasury,” said Alice Pike, […]...
30. Фразовый глагол note down – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: note down Перевод: делать быструю заметку, записать что-либо короткое (номер телефона, адрес, и т. п.) Пример: I’ll call the station and note down the departure times. Я позвоню на вокзал и запишу время отправления....
31. Перевод идиомы make a note of something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: make a note of something Перевод: записать что-либо, сделать заметку о чем-либо Пример: I made a note of the people that I was going to phone on the weekend. Я записал имена людей, которым собирался позвонить в конце недели....
32. Gratitude. Благодарность. Выражение благодарности в английском языке Благодарность Thank you. / Thanks. / I appreciate it. Спасибо. Thank you very much. / Thank you so much. / Thanks a lot. Большое спасибо. Thank you very much indeed. Очень благодарен. Very much obliged. Я очень благодарен. I am grateful. Я признателен. How good / kind it was of you. Как это любезно с […]...
33. Improve writing 1. Avoid alliteration. Always. 2. Never use a long word when a diminutive one will do. 3. Employ the vernacular. 4. Eschew ampersands & abbreviations, etc. 5. Parenthetical remarks (however relevant) are unnecessary. 6. Remember to never split an infinitive. 7. Contractions aren’t necessary. 8. Foreign words and phrases are not apropos. 9. One should […]...
34. Millionaire uses fortune to help kids in struggling town Harris Rosen went from a childhood in a rough New York City neighborhood to becoming a millionaire whose company owns seven hotels in Orlando, but his self-made success is not his proudest achievement. Twenty years ago, the Orlando, Fla. neighborhood of Tangelo Park was a crime-infested place where people were afraid to walk down the […]...
35. 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 […]...
36. Перевод слова million Million – миллион Перевод слова To count by the million – считать миллионами a quarter of a million men – четверть миллиона человек millions of people – миллионы людей He is worth over a Million. Его состояние больше миллиона. Armed robbers netted £316 Million. Вооруженные грабители захватили 316 млн. фунтов. The record sold a Million […]...
37. Значение идиомы writing [writing] or [handwriting on the wall] {n. phr.}, {literary} Awarning; a message of some urgency. “This nuclear plant is about toexplode, I think,” the chief engineer said. “We’d better get out ofhere in a hurry, the handwriting is on the wall.”...
38. Перевод слова writing Writing – письменность, почерк; письменный Перевод слова In writing – в письменной форме to commit to writing – записать; изложить на бумаге cuneiform writing – клинопись writing desk – письменный стол I can’t read your Writing. Я не могу разобрать твой почерк. Pardon my disordered Writing. Извините за мое сумбурное письмо. His mode of Writing […]...
39. Значение идиомы pull out [pull out] {v. phr.} 1. To withdraw; leave unceremoniously. Thedefeated army hastily pulled out of the occupied territories. 2. Toleave. The train pulled out of Grand CentralStation just as the foreign students got there. 3. To remove byorder; evacuate. Napoleon pulled his beaten troops out of Russia....
40. Launching an Initial Public Offering Zoe: What are you looking at? Midas: It’s the Prospectus for Boogle’s IPO. I wish I could Get in on the Initial public offering, but since I can’t, I’ll buy stock as soon as the company becomes Publicly traded. Zoe: I’m not really familiar with how the Stock market works. You mean you’re going to […]...