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Why were the early days of history called the dark ages?
Because there were so many knights.
If Benjamin Franklin were alive today, what would he be most famous for?
Being 307 years old
John F. Kennedy, Indira Gandhi, John Lennon: if history teaches us anything, it’s that if you don’t want your child to be assassinated, don’t name them after an airport.
Eddie Cootchie Catchy Camma
This is the story about Eddie Cootchie Catchy Kama Tosa Neera Tosa Noka Sama Cama Wacky-Brown Who?
Eddie Cootchie Catchy Kama Tosa Neera Tosa Noka Sama Cama Wacky-Brown
Fell into the well, fell into the deep dark well
Susie Jones, milkin’ in the barn Saw him fall and ran inside to tell her Ma that…
Eddie Cootchie Catchy Kama Tosa Neera Tosa Noka Sama Cama Wacky-Brown
Fell into the well, fell into the deep dark well
Susie’s Ma, bakin’ cracklin’ bread Called old Joe told him that her Susie said that…
Eddie Cootchie Catchy Kama Tosa Neera Tosa Noka Sama Cama Wacky-Brown
Fell into the well, fell into the deep dark well
Then old Joe, pushed his plow aside Grabbed his cane, hobbled into town and cried that…
Eddie Cootchie Catchy Kama Tosa Neera Tosa Noka Sama Cama Wacky-Brown
Fell into the well, fell into the deep dark well
To the well everybody came What a shame, it took so long to say his name that…
Eddie Cootchie Catchy Kama Tosa Neera Tosa Noka Sama Cama Wacky-Brown Who?
Fell into the well, fell into the deep dark well
Eddie Cootchie Catchy Kama Tosa Neera Tosa Noka Sama Cama Wacky-Brown
DROWN!!
ICE BREAKER
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during(prep) во время overall(adj) всеобщий immensely(adj) чрезвычайно
began(v) началось reached(v) достигло celebrities(n) знаменитости
expensive(adj) дорогой permed(adj) накрутиться laborious(adj) трудный
up front(ph) спереди associated(adj) ассоциированный redneck(n) деревенщина
forehead(n) лоб household(adj) бытовой, домашний cemented(v) закрепленный
royalty(n) королевская семья premature(adj) ранний, преждевременный trendsetters(n) законодатесь моды
refers(v) относится appeal(n) привлекательность mistress(n) возлюбленная
the rest of(ph) остальное rebellion(n) восстание, бунт intertwined(adj) переплетаться
shaving(v) брить devotion(n) набожность renunciation(n) отречение, отказ
bangs(n) челка all about(adj ph) самое важное volume(n) объем
not a hair out of place
not a hair out of place волосок к волоску
by a hair ('s breadth)
by a hair ('s breadth) едва
let your hair down
let your hair down расслабиться
hair-raising
hair-raising страшный, ужасный
in the cross hairs
in the cross hairs быть под прицелом
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Whatever slide
U. S. life expectancy at birth was 39 years in 1800, 49 years in 1900, 68 years in 1950, and 79 years today. The average newborn today can expect to live an entire generation longer than his greatgrandparents could.
U. S. life expectancy at birth was 39 years in 1800, 49 years in 1900, 68 years in 1950, and 79 years today. The average newborn today can expect to live an entire generation longer than his greatgrandparents could. newborn (n) новорожденный expect (v) ожидать life expectancy (phr) продолжительность жизни
A flu pandemic in 1918 infected 500 million people. It was described as "…body aches so intense they felt like bones breaking. " Today, you can go to the grocery store and get a flu shot. It costs 15 bucks. You might feel a little poke.
A flu pandemic in 1918 infected 500 million people. It was described as "…body aches so intense they felt like bones breaking. " Today, you can go to the grocery store and get a flu shot. It costs 15 bucks. You might feel a little poke (n) толчок grocery (adj) продовольственный pandemic (n) пандемия
In 1949, Popular Mechanics magazine made the bold prediction that someday a computer could weigh less than 1 ton. I wrote this sentence on an i. Pad that weighs 0. 73 pounds.
In 1949, Popular Mechanics magazine made the bold prediction that someday a computer could weigh less than 1 ton. I wrote this sentence on an i. Pad that weighs 0. 73 pounds. bold (adj) смелый weigh (v) весить prediction (n) предсказание
Despite a surge in airline travel, there were half as many fatal plane accidents in 2012 than there were in 1960, according to the Aviation Safety Network
Despite a surge in airline travel, there were half as many fatal plane accidents in 2012 than there were in 1960, according to the Aviation Safety Network fatal (adj) фатальный according to (phr) в соответствии surge (n) большая волна
In 1952, 38, 000 people contracted polio in America alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control. In 2012, there were fewer than 300 reported cases of polio in the entire world.
In 1952, 38, 000 people contracted polio in America alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control. In 2012, there were fewer than 300 reported cases of polio in the entire world. fewer (adj) менее entire (n) весь polio (n) полиомиелит, детский паралич
No one has died from a new nuclear weapon attack since 1945. If you went back to 1950 and asked the world's smartest political scientists, they would have told you the odds of seeing that happen would be close to nil.
No one has died from a new nuclear weapon attack since 1945. If you went back to 1950 and asked the world's smartest political scientists, they would have told you the odds of seeing that happen would be close to nil (n) ноль odds (n) вероятность nuclear weapon (phr) атомное оружие
From 1920 to 1949, an average of 433, 000 people died each year globally from "extreme weather events. " That figure has plunged to 27, 500 per year.
From 1920 to 1949, an average of 433, 000 people died each year globally from "extreme weather events. " That figure has plunged to 27, 500 per year. weather (n) погода average (n) в среднем plunge to (v) круто опускаться
Google Maps is free of charge. If you think about this for a few moments, it's really astounding. It's probably the single most useful piece of software ever invented, and it's free for anyone to use.
Google Maps is free of charge. If you think about this for a few moments, it's really astounding. It's probably the single most useful piece of software ever invented, and it's free for anyone to use. single (adj) единственный free of charge (phr) бесплатный astounding (adj) поразительный
The cost of solar panels has declined by 75% since 2008, according to the Department of Energy. Last I checked, the sun is offering its services for free.
The cost of solar panels has declined by 75% since 2008, according to the Department of Energy. Last I checked, the sun is offering its services for free. Department of energy (phr) министерство энергетики offer (v) предлагать decline (v) уменшиться
As recently as 1950, nearly 40% of American homes didn't have a telephone. Today, there are 500 million Internetconnected devices in America, or enough for 5. 7 per household.
As recently as 1950, nearly 40% of American homes didn't have a telephone. Today, there are 500 million Internet-connected devices in America, or enough for 5. 7 per household. enough (adv) достаточно as recently as (adv) ещё device (n) устройство
IDIOMS DON’T BE A COUCH POTATOE!
sick as a dog
sick as a dog очень больной very sick; sick and vomiting.
be a pain in the neck (informal)
be a pain in the neck (informal) быть невыносимым to be very annoying
under the weather
under the weather больной, плохо себя чувствующий not healthy
SLANG ‘N JARGON
Geek
an expert or enthusiast or a person obsessed with a hobby or intellectual pursuit, with a general pejorative meaning of a "peculiar or otherwise dislikable person, Geek esp[ecially] one who is perceived to be overly intellectual"
Techie
Techie a person who is skilled in the use of te chnological devices, such as computer
Guru
an expert Guru
ACTIVITY
2050
st century 1
1960
Pearl of Wisdom
“He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have. ” - Socrates
“We need much less than we think we need. ” - Maya Angelou
“You say, 'If I had a little more, I should be very satisfied. ' You make a mistake. If you are not content with what you have, you would not be satisfied if it were doubled. ” Charles H. Spurgeon
“The greatest wealth is to live content with little. ”
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hand to hand self-defense techniques in case of alien invasion
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine you make me happy when skies are gray you'll never know dear, how much I love you, please don't take my sunshine away.
The other night dear, as I lay sleeping, I dreamed I held you in my arms, but when I woke dear, I was mistaken, and I hung my head and cried.
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine you make me happy when skies are gray you'll never know dear, how much I love you, please don't take my sunshine away.
You told me once dear you really loved me that no one else could come between but now you've left me and love another you have shattered all my dreams.
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine you make me happy, when skies are gray, you'll never know dear, how much I love you, please don't take my sunshine away. Please don’t take my sunshine away.
