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Household Objects
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 15:50
English Names for Household Objects Here are some useful English collective nouns and words to describe containers and storage. bunch = describing things that are fastened or which grow together: a bunch of flowers, keys, bananas, grapes set = a complete number: plates, forks, glasses, saucepans etc (Also: a boxed set...
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Marriage and wedding vocabulary
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 15:49
Marriage and wedding vocabulary It all starts with a proposal. Traditionally the man goes down on one knee to pop the question . If he receives a "yes", the couple are engaged . It is customary for the man to buy his fiancee an engagement ring , most commonly a diamond ring. Engagements can last for years,...
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Scenery vocabulary
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 15:47
Scenery vocabulary How to describe the landscape. The coast Often at the edge of the sea there are cliffs (high mountains), which give a great view over the sea. But they can also be dangerous, especially if they are eroded, when rocks and earth fall away into the sea. Most people prefer sandy beaches rather than...
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vocabulary for the beach
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 15:45
English vocabulary for the beach What do you take with you onto the beach? You will probably need to protect yourself against the sun's rays, so high-factor suncream or sunblock will be useful. Sunglasses and a sun hat are also recommended. Some people sit under parasols , which are like large umbrellas. On English...
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Film vocabulary
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 15:43
Film vocabulary We love watching films (= movies in American English) – either on TV, on DVD, downloaded onto our PCs or at the cinema. What sort of films do you enjoy? You've got a lot of genres to choose from: westerns (set in the American Wild West) or spaghetti westerns (those filmed in Italy) to action films...
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Words for Insects in English
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 15:40
Creepy Crawlies – Words for Insects in English Creepy crawlies are insects which creep (walk slowly) or crawl (walk on four or more legs). Flying insects Bees produce honey, but can give you a nasty sting. They live in "hives". Wasps have thinner bodies than bees, and like sweet fruit. They can be quite...
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Shopping in the sales
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 15:37
Shopping in the sales December 26 (or Boxing Day) is traditionally the start of the winter sales in the UK, when items are heavily discounted . In fact, bargain hunters can find some items reduced up to 50% off their pre-sale price. Shops advertise unbeatable offers , with prices slashed (= cut) or sold at give-away...
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Winter weather
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 15:34
Winter weather Europe is currently in the grip of (= not able to escape) severe weather. Here are some useful words and phrases to describe winter weather and its effects. A band of snow has brought with it Siberian temperatures . Daytime temperatures are more than five degrees lower than average, with sub-zero...
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Colour vocabulary
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 15:18
Colour vocabulary One of the easiest ways to make what you write or say more interesting is to improve your vocabulary. Use a variety of adjectives, verbs and nouns to add interest and detail. Here are different ways to talk or write about colour. Red colours blood red = red the colour of blood russet = a red-brown...
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Going to the dentist
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 15:13
Going to the dentist Dentists recommend that you go for a check-up at least twice a year. At the same time as you see the dentist, you can also make an appointment with the dental hygienist who will clean and polish your teeth for you. The dentist checks that your teeth are in good condition. If you have a hole, or a...
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Visiting the doctor
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 15:12
Visiting the doctor The first time you visit a new doctor, you should talk about your medical history – the illnesses you have had, any operations you have had and so on. Your doctor might want to give you a check-up . A check-up will include monitoring your blood pressure , as high blood pressure is serious and can...
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words to describe diet
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 15:10
English words to describe diet " You are what you eat! " = a common expression meaning that your body shape is directly related to what or how much you eat. So if you have a sweet tooth , and like eating cakes, sweets or chocolate, it's likely that you will eventually put on weight . As you get older, it...
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food vocabulary
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 15:09
English food vocabulary Words and phrases to help you talk about food in English. How food is cooked boiled – cooked in boiling water steamed – cooked over a saucepan of boiling water fried / sauteed – cooked in oil in a frying pan stir-fried – fried fast in hot oil pan-fried – fried in a frying pan roasted – cooked...
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medical vocabulary
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 15:02
English medical vocabulary English words and phrases connected with injury. Boil = infected swelling with liquid inside it: "You'll need to go to the doctor to have that boil lanced." (lance – puncture and clean) Lump = swelling: "I have a strange lump on my arm. I wonder what caused it." Rash =...
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chemist vocabulary
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 15:00
English chemist vocabulary In England, high-street chemists stock a huge range of toiletries (items for personal hygiene ), baby products , cosmetics , perfumes and medicines . Dispensing chemists also fill prescriptions (given to you by your doctor) and some even develop films for you. Baby care Many people buy...
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baby vocabulary
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 14:58
English baby vocabulary How to talk about pregnancy and babies in English. My friend got pregnant / conceived in April and her baby was born in January. She waited until the second trimester (after three months) to tell people, as by then there is less risk of losing the baby / having a miscarriage . During the...
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TOEFL vocabulary tests
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 12:00
http://www.englishdaily626.com/tfvocab.php
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European newspapers
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 01:46
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Asian newspapers
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 01:45
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north american newspaper
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 01:41
[North America & The Caribbean]
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moral story 8
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 01:32
Grandpa’s Table A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year old grandson. The old man’s hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather’s shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off...
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moral story 7
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 01:31
Weakness or Strength? Sometimes your biggest weakness can become your biggest strength. Take, for example, the story of one 10-year-old boy who decided to study Judo despite the fact that he had lost his left arm in a devastating car accident. The boy began lessons with an old Japanese Judo Master Sensei. The boy was...
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moral story 6
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 01:28
God Exists A man went to a barbershop to have his hair and his beard cut as always. He started to have a good conversation with the barber who attended him. They talked about so many things on various subjects. Suddenly, they touched the subject of God. The barber said : "Look man, I don’t believe that God exists...
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moral story 5
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 01:25
Do Not Do Evil to Anyone There was a man who used to beat his wife but unfortunately she succumbed to his beating though he had not intended to kill her. But when she was dead he became fearful of her relatives. In a state of anxiety he came out of his house and met an acquaintance to whom he posed his problem. The...
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moral story 4
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 01:23
My mom only had one eye My mom only had one eye. I hated her… She was such an embarrassment. She cooked for students and teachers to support the family. There was this one day during elementary school where my mom came to say hello to me. I was so embarrassed. How could she do this to me? I ignored her, threw her a...
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moral story 3
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 00:41
1. give time to our family After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said, “I love you, but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you.” The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my MOTHER, who has been a widow for 19...
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moral story 2
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 00:38
2. live and work Father was a hardworking man who delivered bread as a living to support his wife and three children. He spent all his evenings after work attending classes, hoping to improve himself so that he could one day find a better paying job. Except for Sundays, Father hardly ate a meal together with his...
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moral story 1
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 00:32
1. the important things in life A philosophy professor stood before his class with some items on the table in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks, about 2 inches in diameter. He then asked the students if the jar was...
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proverbs with translation
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 00:26
http://quizlet.com/5072095/persian-proverbs-flash-cards/
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Persian tongue twister with translation
جمعه 14 مهرماه سال 1391 00:08
1 Ghoori e gol ghermezi 2 Shish sikh jigar sikhi shi shezar 3 Sarbazi sar-e bazi sar-e sarbazi ra zad. 4 Dishab parishab, passparishab, sakht shabe sardi bood dishab 5 Shab shabi dishab shabi da shahre sham ashub shod. shishehgar shashido as shashash shisheha shish hesaro sheshsado shast tikke shod. 6 Daii Chagheh....