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Traduzione e definizione
a (city) block (US): un isolato (urbano) (USA)
Nella maggior parte delle città degli Stati Uniti, le strade sono progettate e costruite secondo una griglia, formando isolati urbani, che sono quadrati o rettangolari.
He lives only three blocks away, we do have to cross 3 very busy roads to get there though. Abita solo a tre isolati di distanza, però dobbiamo attraversare 3 strade molto trafficate per arrivarci.
Where is the park? It's on the next block just down the street. Dov'è il parco? È all'isolato successivo, poco più avanti lungo la strada.
to block (the way): bloccare (il passaggio)
Esempi
- "There's a multiple vehicle collision blocking traffic in both directions right now."
- "Just carry along this road for about a block, and then you take a left at the traffic lights."
- "Philip : Then go straight for two blocks."
- "Walk one block and you'll find it around the corner."
- "Jean : Straight for two blocks, right!"
- "When the police arrived on the scene, they simply had to follow the red footprints which led to an apartment building not even half a block from the bank."
Esercizio 1
A few questions if you don't mind!
In this context, a "block" refers to a .
According to Philip, as soon as Jean leaves the office, he should .
Once he arrives at Guerrero Street, Jean should .
In this context, a "block" refers to a .
According to Philip, as soon as Jean leaves the office, he should .
Once he arrives at Guerrero Street, Jean should .
A few questions if you don't mind!
In this context, a "block" refers to a a section of a city street 1.
According to Philip, as soon as Jean leaves the office, he should turn right 2.
Once he arrives at Guerrero Street, Jean should turn left 3.
In this context, a "block" refers to a a section of a city street 1.
According to Philip, as soon as Jean leaves the office, he should turn right 2.
Once he arrives at Guerrero Street, Jean should turn left 3.
1 a section of a city street: A "block" or "city block" is a typically American measurement of a city street. It refers to the area of street in between two intersections. Philip tells Jean to "go straight for two blocks". He is telling Jean to continue walking on the same street past two intersections.
1 unit of time: A "block" doesn't refer to a measurement of time in this context.
1 store: A "block" doesn't refer to a store in this or any other context.
1 landmark: A "block" doesn't refer to a "landmark", which generally describes a monument or historic location or event. For example: The Golden Gate Bridge is a landmark in San Francisco.
2 turn right: This is correct. Philip instructs Jean to "take a right" as soon as he steps outside the office. To "take a right" means to "turn" right.
2 turn left: This is incorrect. Philip tells Jean to turn left on Guerrero street, but not once he steps outside of the building.
2 go straight: This is incorrect. Philip tells Jean to go straight after he has turned right.
3 turn left: This is correct. Philip instructs Jean to "turn left onto Guerrero Street", meaning that once he arrives at Guerrero street, he should turn left!
3 turn right: This is incorrect.
3 go straight: This is incorrect.
Esercizio 2
Fill in the blanks with terms used in the dialogue.
This term describes a colourful arc that appears in the sky after rain. "After the rain stopped, the sun came out and there was a beautiful in the sky."
This term describes a rectangular group of buildings or the distance between 2 intersecting streets. "I live very close to work, my house is situated on the next from the office."
This term is synonymous with "photo" or "image". "You are a very beautiful lady. I would like to take a of you for my collection."
This term describes a colourful arc that appears in the sky after rain. "After the rain stopped, the sun came out and there was a beautiful in the sky."
This term describes a rectangular group of buildings or the distance between 2 intersecting streets. "I live very close to work, my house is situated on the next from the office."
This term is synonymous with "photo" or "image". "You are a very beautiful lady. I would like to take a of you for my collection."
Fill in the blanks with terms used in the dialogue.
This term describes a colourful arc that appears in the sky after rain. "After the rain stopped, the sun came out and there was a beautiful rainbow 1 in the sky."
This term describes a rectangular group of buildings or the distance between 2 intersecting streets. "I live very close to work, my house is situated on the next block 2 from the office."
This term is synonymous with "photo" or "image". "You are a very beautiful lady. I would like to take a picture 3 of you for my collection."
This term describes a colourful arc that appears in the sky after rain. "After the rain stopped, the sun came out and there was a beautiful rainbow 1 in the sky."
This term describes a rectangular group of buildings or the distance between 2 intersecting streets. "I live very close to work, my house is situated on the next block 2 from the office."
This term is synonymous with "photo" or "image". "You are a very beautiful lady. I would like to take a picture 3 of you for my collection."
1 rainbow: A "rainbow" is an arc of colored light that occurs when the sun shines after a rainstorm. "Rainbows" are considered to be one of the most beautiful acts of nature. The rainbow is a symbol of the gay community.
2 block: A "block" refers to a square or rectangular area of buildings surrounded by 4 streets. In American English (not in British English), the term "block" is used as an informal unit of distance, for example when giving directions: It's two blocks from here'. Edward tells the man to walk "for about a block".
3 picture: A "picture" can refer to a "diagram", "drawing", "illustration", or "painting". In this context, it refers to a "photo". Example: Please can you take a picture of me in front of the Taj Mahal?
Esercizio 3
Complete the dialogue below with words from this scene. Use the clues to help you.
Leonard: Don't you want to join us in the ? (fight, battle, challenge)
Philip: I'm practicing my sales in here! (speech, presentation)
Leonard and Edward: him in his office! (secure, confine, shut)
Philip: ...I want to get out of here early and avoid traffic. (busy periods of the day) 2 words
Edward: We're to Bruno's office in protest! (walking as in a procession)
Leonard: Don't you want to join us in the ? (fight, battle, challenge)
Philip: I'm practicing my sales in here! (speech, presentation)
Leonard and Edward: him in his office! (secure, confine, shut)
Philip: ...I want to get out of here early and avoid traffic. (busy periods of the day) 2 words
Edward: We're to Bruno's office in protest! (walking as in a procession)
Complete the dialogue below with words from this scene. Use the clues to help you.
Leonard: Don't you want to join us in the struggle 1? (fight, battle, challenge)
Philip: I'm practicing my sales pitch 2 in here! (speech, presentation)
Leonard and Edward: lock 3 him in his office! (secure, confine, shut)
Philip: ...I want to get out of here early and avoid rush hour 4 traffic. (busy periods of the day) 2 words
Edward: We're marching 5 to Bruno's office in protest! (walking as in a procession)
Leonard: Don't you want to join us in the struggle 1? (fight, battle, challenge)
Philip: I'm practicing my sales pitch 2 in here! (speech, presentation)
Leonard and Edward: lock 3 him in his office! (secure, confine, shut)
Philip: ...I want to get out of here early and avoid rush hour 4 traffic. (busy periods of the day) 2 words
Edward: We're marching 5 to Bruno's office in protest! (walking as in a procession)
1 struggle: "Struggle" is the right answer. A "struggle" is a "fight", a "conflict", a "severe difficulty". It can be used as a verb too: "I struggle to keep in shape: I love eating and hate exercising".
2 pitch: This is the correct answer. A "pitch" in this context is a "demonstration", a "talk" or a "presentation", and a sales pitch describes the presentation or speech given to a potential buyer or customer by a salesman (or woman).
3 lock: "Lock" is correct here. "To lock (a door)" is to close with a key or secure it. For example: "If you're finding quitting smoking really difficult, try locking yourself in the cellar for two weeks. It worked for me!".
4 rush hour: This is the correct answer. "Rush hour" is the busiest period of the day on the roads or on the public transport system: usually between 8 and 9 in the morning and 5 and 7 in the evening. A further example: There's nothing worse than when it's raining during rush hour.
5 marching: This is the right answer. To "march" is to walk at a fast pace, like soldiers in the army. It's usually done in a group, in formation. For example: "The Emperor Penguins march over 100 km to lay their eggs". The term "to march" also refers to walking on a (political) demonstration.
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