Слайд 1A man in Phoenix calls his son in New York
the day before Thanksgiving and says,
Слайд 2"I hate to ruin your day, but I have to
tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; forty-five
years of misery is enough.”
Слайд 3"Pop, what are you talking about?" the son screams.
Слайд 4"I hate to ruin your day, but I have to
tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; forty-five
years of misery is enough.”
Слайд 5We can't stand the sight of each other any longer,"
the father says.
Слайд 6"We're sick of each other, and I'm sick of talking
about this, so you call your sister in Chicago and
tell her."
Слайд 7Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the
phone.
Слайд 8"Like heck they're getting divorced," she shouts, "I'll take care
of this,"
Слайд 9She calls Phoenix immediately, and screams at her father,
Слайд 10"You are NOT getting divorced. Don't do a single thing
until I get there.
Слайд 11I'm calling my brother back, and we'll both be there
tomorrow. Until then, don't do a thing, DO YOU HEAR
ME?" and hangs up.
Слайд 12The old man hangs up his phone and turns to
his wife.
Слайд 13"Okay," he says, "they're coming for Thanksgiving and paying their
own way."
Слайд 14After Thanksgiving with her folks, single Sally prayed the following,
"Oh Dear Lord, I'm thankful for all the blessing in
my life.
Слайд 15And, I'm not asking for this for myself. But please
send my mother a son-in-law."
Слайд 16How do you keep a turkey in suspense?
Слайд 20One of the most popular first Thanksgiving stories recalls the
three-day celebration in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1621. Over 200 years
later, President Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national
day of thanksgiving.
Слайд 21One of the most popular first Thanksgiving stories recalls the
three-day celebration in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1621. Over 200 years
later, President Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national
day of thanksgiving.
thanksgiving(n) День Благодарения
declare(v) объявлять
recall(t) вспоминать
Слайд 23The Pilgrim’s thanksgiving feast included 50 surviving pilgrims and approximately
90 Wampanoag Indians. Their menu differed from modern Thanksgiving dinners
and included berries,
shellfish, boiled
pumpkin, and deer.
Слайд 24The Pilgrim’s thanksgiving feast included 50 surviving pilgrims and approximately
90 Wampanoag Indians. Their menu differed from modern Thanksgiving dinners
and included berries, shellfish, boiled pumpkin, and deer.
modern(n) современный
approximately(adj) приблизительно
differ(v) отличаться
Слайд 26The first Thanksgiving in America actually occurred in 1541, when
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado and his expedition held a thanksgiving
celebration in Palo Duro Canyon in the
Texas panhandle.
Слайд 27The first Thanksgiving in America actually occurred in 1541, when
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado and his expedition held a thanksgiving
celebration in Palo Duro Canyon in the Texas panhandle.
actually(adv) фактически, вообще говоря
occur(v) происходить
panhandle(n) узкий выступ территории
Слайд 29Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863, to
be observed annually. However, various earlier presidents all urged
Americans
to observe
various periods of
thanksgiving.
Слайд 30Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863, to
be observed annually. However, various earlier presidents all urged Americans
to observe various periods of thanksgiving.
various(adj) различный
proclaim(v) провозглашать
annually(adv) ежегодно
Слайд 32Sarah Josepha Hale, the enormously influential author, waged a tireless
campaign to make Thanksgiving a national holiday in the mid-19th
century.
She also wrote
the classic nursery rhyme
“Mary Had a Little Lamb.”
Слайд 33Sarah Josepha Hale, the enormously influential author, waged a tireless
campaign to make Thanksgiving a national holiday in the mid-19th
century. She also wrote the classic nursery rhyme “Mary Had a Little Lamb.”
rhyme(n) стихотворение
influential(adj) влиятельный
enormously(adv) чрезвычайно
Слайд 35Now a Thanksgiving dinner staple, cranberries were actually used by
Native Americans to treat arrow wounds and to dye clothes.
Слайд 36Now a Thanksgiving dinner staple, cranberries were actually used by
Native Americans to treat arrow wounds and to dye clothes.
wound(n) рана
dye(v) красить
staple(n) основной
продукт питания
Слайд 38Baby turkeys are called poults. Only male turkeys gobble and,
therefore, are called gobblers.
Слайд 39Baby turkeys are called poults. Only male turkeys gobble and,
therefore, are called gobblers.
male(n) мужчина
(лицо мужского пола)
poult(n) индюшонок
gobble(v) есть быстро, жадно и
шумно
Слайд 41The Friday after Thanksgiving is called Black Friday largely because
stores hope the busy shopping day will take them out
of the red and into positive profits. Black Friday has been a
tradition since the
1930s.
Слайд 42The Friday after Thanksgiving is called Black Friday largely because
stores hope the busy shopping day will take them out
of the red and into positive profits. Black Friday has been a tradition since the 1930s.
store(n) магазин
largely(adj) в значительной степени
out of the red(ph) вылезти из долгов
Слайд 44Each year the President of the United States pardons a
turkey. This lucky turkey is guaranteed to spend the rest
of its life living freely and not
ending up on a turkey
platter.
Слайд 45Each year the President of the United States pardons a
turkey. This lucky turkey is guaranteed to spend the rest
of its life living freely and not ending up on a turkey platter.
freely(adj) свободно
pardon(v) миловать
platter(n) блюдо (большая тарелка)
Слайд 47In 1953, someone misjudged the number of frozen turkeys it
would sell that Thanksgiving -- by 26 TONS! Some industrious
soul came up with a brilliant plan: Why not slice up the meat and repackage with
some trimmings on
the side? Thus, the
first TV dinner was born!
Слайд 48In 1953, someone misjudged the number of frozen turkeys it
would sell that Thanksgiving -- by 26 TONS! Some industrious
soul came up with a brilliant plan: Why not slice up the meat and repackage with some trimmings on the side? Thus, the first TV dinner was born!
frozen(adj) замороженный
slice up(ph v) резать ломтиками
trimming(n) гарнир
Слайд 51butter someone up
подмазываться
to flatter someone; to treat someone especially nicely
in hopes of receiving special favors.
Слайд 53have a bun in the oven
быть беременной
to be pregnant.
Слайд 55egg someone on
настропалить
to encourage, urge, or dare someone to continue
doing something, usually something unwise.
Слайд 57spill the beans
проболтаться
to give away a secret or a surprise.
Слайд 59bite off more than one can chew
взять на себя невыполнимую
задачу
to take (on) more than one can deal with; to
be overconfident.
Слайд 70“I'm thankful for
every moment.”
~Al Green
Слайд 71“I'm just thankful for everything, all the blessings in my
life, trying to stay that way. I think that's the
best way to start your day and finish your day. It keeps everything in perspective.”
~Tim Tebow
Слайд 72“When it comes to life the critical thing is whether
you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.”
~Gilbert
K. Chesterton
Слайд 73“I know that when I pray, something wonderful happens. Not
just to the person or persons for whom I'm praying,
but also something wonderful happens to me. I'm grateful that I'm heard.”
~Maya Angelou
Слайд 74“Keep your eyes open to your mercies. The man who
forgets to be thankful has fallen asleep in life.”
~Robert Louis
Stevenson
Слайд 75“Gratitude changes the pangs of memory into a tranquil joy.”
~Dietrich
Bonhoeffer