Showing posts with label November 2010. Show all posts
Showing posts with label November 2010. Show all posts

Monday, November 29, 2010

The Bright Side of Life.

"Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" is a popular song written by Eric Idle that originally featured in the 1979 great film Monty Python's Life of Brian and has gone on to become a common singalong at public events such as football matches as well as funerals
"Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" was conceived as a parody of the style of song often featured in Disney films.

CRUCIFIED = crucificado
swear and curse = decir palabrotas y maldecir
chew = masticar
gristle = cartílago
chew on life's gristle = pasar los malos tragos de la vida
grumble = refunfuñar
whistle = silbar
turn out for the best = cambiar a mejor
jolly rotten = asquerosa
in the dumps = de capa caída (dump=vertedero)
silly chumps = tonto
purse = fruncir
face the curtain with a bow= enfrentarse al final con una reverencia
the last laugh is on you = tú eres el último que ríe

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Thanksgiving day turns into chaos when the turkey catches on fire

The fire began when the wife tried to take the turkey out of the oven and grease spilled out of the pan. Thankfully, no one was hurt and the turkey was salvageable. 'Yes, we ate it,' he said. 'It was smoked and cooked -- it was actually pretty good.'

oven = horno...............spill = derramar ........................pan = fuente de horno, sartén

Thanksgiving Day in United States

Thanksgiving Day in the United States started as a way of giving thanks to food collected from a good harvest or problems that were fixed. It originated in 1621 and was a religious festival, but is now largely secular. It is now a holiday on the fourth Thursday of November.
It is traditional for families and groups of friends to get together for a large meal. This often consists of a turkey, stuffing, different types of potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy and maize and other seasonal vegetables. The meal also often includes pumpkin pie.

harvest = cosecha...................get together = reunirse...............cranberry sauce = salsa de arándanos
fix = arreglar...........................stuffing = relleno........................gravy = salsa de carne
largely secular = mayoritariamente secular

Saturday, November 13, 2010

THE END of Harry Potter?

"Harry Potter" stars Daniel Radcliffe and Ralph Fiennes talk about bringing the film series to an end.
 TEST your LISTENING. The fans of "Harry Potter" have had the chance to ask some questions.... Listen to the interview and try to answer the following:

How long did it take to film the movie?
How much of Harry Potter is there in Daniel?
Does Daniel still feel engaged by the character?
How did he feel when he watched the film?
Does he find it difficult to take the character off?
What does Ralph Fiennes think about David Yates?
How do they create Voldemort's noseless face?
Does Ralph think that it is easier to play the role of the evil guy?
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