?? Оскільки сьогодні неділя, давайте розслабимося і почитаємо анекдот. Англійська нескладна, тому його мали би зрозуміти всі.

A man goes to the doctor??‍⚕️ and complains that his wife can’t hear him.???

“How bad is it?” the doctor asks.
“I have no idea,”??‍♂️ the husband says.
“Well, please test her. Stand 20 feet away from her and say something. If she doesn't hear you, get closer and say the same thing. Keep moving closer and closer and repeating the comment until she does hear you. That way we’ll have an idea of her range of hearing loss.”

So the man goes home and sees his wife is in the kitchen chopping up vegetables for dinner.??

From 20 feet away: “What are we having for dinner?” No answer.
From 10 feet: Same thing.
From 5 feet: Same thing.

Finally, he’s standing right behind her: “What's for dinner?”

She turns around, looks at him, and says,
“For the FOURTH time, ? BEEF STEW!” ?

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?? Йдіть за своїм серцем, але візьміть із собою i розум.

Мені здається, що іноді це досить актуально. ☝️?

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Part 3

Stative verbs in continuous form

? Якщо ви коли-небудь чули гасло McDonald's – I'm lovin' it – можливо, ви дивувалися, чому stative verb LOVE вжитo в continuous формі.

Here are some other common examples:

So if I’m understanding this right… (right now)

It’s costing me an arm and a leg! (maybe it’s something temporary)
I’ve been meaning / wanting… to do it for ages.

I’m thinking of leaving. (think = consider; it's a process)

He’s having a crisis of confidence. (temporarily)

Ignore me, I’m just being silly. (I am not usually silly, only at this moment)

? Це пояснюється тим, що в певних контекстах ці дієслова стають active, мають дещо інше значення АБО вони означають, що щось відбувається тимчасово.

I’m loving it. - can be understood as ‘I’m enjoying it’ or I’m loving it for the time being.

Compare:
? I love my job; I love helping people. (state)

? I'm loving this lipstick. (for now)
? I'm loving this destination. (informal, I'm enjoying it)

Stative verbs Part 1 | Part 2

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Why is an apple a symbol of teachers?

? Ancient Greek roots
In ancient Greece, apples were considered a symbol of wisdom, love, and abundance. The association with wisdom made it a natural fit for teachers, who impart knowledge and wisdom to their students.

? American pioneer influence
In the 19th century, apples were a staple fruit in many American households, particularly among pioneers. Teachers, who were often underpaid and underappreciated, would sometimes receive apples as a gesture of gratitude from their students' families.

? Symbol of appreciation
The tradition of giving apples to teachers as a symbol of appreciation and respect gained popularity in the early 20th century. It represented a way for students and parents to express gratitude for the hard work and dedication of their educators.

? Enduring symbolism
Today, the apple remains a powerful symbol of teaching, representing the nourishing and growth-promoting aspects of education.

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BELONG TO x BELONG WITH x BELONG PREP. OF PLACE

? What’s the difference? ?

Belong to sb.
?shows ownership; to be someone’s property
?бути чиєюсь власністю; належати комусь

• This car belongs to me. = This is my car.
• That dog belongs to our neighbours. = Our neighbours own that dog.

Belong with
?shows similarity; things should be grouped or connected together; to be a match
?показує схожість; речі повинні бути згруповані або з'єднані разом

• Tom and Sarah belong with each other. = They make a good couple.
• That shirt doesn't belong with that jacket.

Belong + preposition of place
?shows the place where something should exist or be
?показує місце, де щось повинно існувати або бути

• The painting belongs in a modern art museum.
• That vase belongs on the shelf in the dining room.
• You belong in front of the camera, every shot is so good!

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"If the day before yesterday is three days after Sunday, what day is it tomorrow?"

Вітаю!

Дякую всім за участь у вчорашній вікторині. Більшість із вас відповіли неправильно, тому давайте розглянемо питання ближче.

Можливо, текст англійською мовою ускладнив порозуміння, тому давайте подивимося на переклад:

?? Якщо позавчора – це день, який настає через три дні після неділі, то який день буде завтра?

Це досить легко розплутати.
Три дні після неділі = середа, отже позавчора = середа.
Якщо позавчора = середа, то сьогодні п'ятниця.
А який день завтра? СУБОТА!

Сподіваюся, тепер все зрозуміло! ?☺️

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Що це означає, коли ми кажемо «розсипати боби»?

? Spill the beans (idiom)

?to tell people secret information
?проговоритися; вибовкати таємницю; розповісти людям секретну інформацію

• Come on, spill the beans! What did your father say?
• We’ll all be there at 6 for the surprise party – now don’t spill the beans!
• We had everything organised for Bruce's surprise party, but Kate accidentally spilled the beans to him at work.

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