2 Read the text and mark sentences 1-7, T (True), F (False) or NS (Not Said). Correct the incorrect sentences. Explain the words in bold.
1 Breaking the ice means saying or doing something to start feeling relaxed with a new person.
2 People feel awkward when meeting a new person because they cannot predict their reaction.
3 Some people don't have any passions.
4 When you meet someone for the first time, it's best to look serious.
5 Confident people don't put things off.
6 When you start a conversation, talk a lot about yourself.
7 If you feel uncomfortable with new people, don't be around them.
Study skills
Effective Reading
The author's purpose is the reason for writing the text. The purpose may be to entertain, persuade, inform, counsel, narrate, or describe. Understanding the author's purpose will help you better understand the content of the text.
3 Listen and read the text again. What are the author's goals? Discuss in pairs.
The new girl in class seems very interesting and you would like to get to know her better. The guy at the skate park does amazing tricks and you'd like him to teach you. But whenever the opportunity comes to talk to them, you can't think of anything to talk about. Your palms become sweaty, you blush, and you turn away.
Whether you're coming to a new school, going to a party where you don't know anyone, or wanting to approach someone you like, you'll often need to get over yourself to start a friendly conversation. Getting over yourself means saying or doing something to stop feeling shy or uncomfortable around people you don't know very well. The reason you feel this way is because you don't know how the other person will react, but don't let it get you down.
You don't have to worry. Almost everyone feels uncomfortable when they meet other people for the first time. If you feel this way, the following tips may help you.
Smile: When you smile, people think you are friendly and easy to talk to. It's also very likely that they will smile back and help you feel more comfortable starting the conversation.
Develop a hobby: The best way to have an interesting conversation is to be an interesting person! Take part in events and talk about them. Make sure you have something to add to the conversation.
Be Positive: Everyone likes to be around happy people. Try to always look on the bright side of life and see the positive even in negative situations. People will enjoy the positive energy and benefit from it. Also, be confident in yourself. If you like yourself, others will probably like you too.
Be a good listener: Develop listening skills. Don't take over the conversation and talk only about yourself. Ask other people questions about them too. This way they will know that you are interested in them.
Look for ways out: Don't avoid new people just because you feel uncomfortable. If you stay in a situation, you will get used to it. It's not easy, but it's worth it. After all, the other person might want to talk to you and you'll be too shy to get over it!
4 Explain the words in bold. Choose some of them to complete the sentences.
1 Laura is very shy. She always blushes when people talk to her.
2 I think Andy likes Kim. He always stares at her for a long time in class.
3 We benefited from what he told us because his advice helped us.
4 You shouldn't avoid talking to people you don't know.
Adjectives for character traits
5 Read the descriptions. List the adjectives in bold as positive/negative.
1 Tony is optimistic. He always looks on the bright side of life.
2 Fred is sensitive and caring. He always knows how others feel, always remains calm and does not get irritated easily when interacting with people. He worries a lot about what others think of him.
3 Claire is patient. She manages to remain calm in difficult situations.
4 Bob is calm and sociable. He rarely gets upset and enjoys meeting people.
5 Ann is honest and reliable. You can trust her to always do what she sets out to do.
6 Sue is stubborn. She always wants to do things her way.
7 Tony is selfish. He doesn't care about other people's feelings.
8 Bill is shy. He doesn't feel comfortable with people.
6 Match the adjectives with their opposites. Listen and check.
7 Listen and match each person with the adjectives that best describe each person.
8 Which of the adjectives in ex. Do 5 and 6 best describe you? Is there a quality here that you don't have, but that you would like to have? Discuss in pairs.
>: I'm sociable and honest. I wish I could be more patient. And you?
B: I'm quite patient, but I wish I could be more confident.
Language of the body
9 What feelings do the actions in pictures 1-8 suggest? Select from the list. Make up sentences as in the example.
nervous angry surprised impatient bored uncertain
excited puzzled
>Nick's palms are sweating. He seems nervous. / He looks nervous.
10 Name three things you found interesting in the text. How can they help you when you meet new people?
> To get over yourself, you can smile at a new person. Then, ...
English original texts translated above:
study skills
Reading effectively
The author"s purpose is the reason for writing the passage. This could be to entertain, persuade, inform, advise, narrate or describe. Recognizing the author"s purpose will help you understand the content of the text better.
3 Listen and read the text again. What is the author's purpose? Discuss in pairs.
The new girl in your class seems very interesting and you would like to get to know her better. The guy at the skate park does some amazing tricks and you would like him to show you how. But. whenever the opportunity to talk to them comes up, you can"t think of anything to say. Your palms sweat, you blush, and you look away.
Whether you are starting a new school, going to a party where you don"t know anyone or want to approach a person you fancy, you often need to break the ice in order to start a friendly conversation. Breaking the ice means saying or doing something to stop feeling shy or uncomfortable around someone you don"t know very well. The reason you feel this way is that you don"t know how the other person will react, but don"t let it get you down.
You shouldn't worry. Almost everyone feels uncomfortable when they first meet other people. If you feel this way. the following tips can help you out.
Smile: When you smile, people think you are friendly and easy to talk to. They are also very likely to smile back and help you feel more comfortable about starting a conversation.
Develop passions: The best way to have interesting conversations is to be an interesting person! Get involved in activities and talk about them. Make sure you have something to add to a conversation.
Be positive: Everybody likes to be around happy people. Try to always look on the bright side of life and to see something positive even in negative situations. People will enjoy your positive energy and benefit from it. Also, be confident. If you like yourself, others will probably like you too.
Be a good listener: Develop listening skills. Don"t take over the conversation and don"t only speak about yourself. Ask other people questions about themselves too. This way they"ll know you"re interested in them.
Get out there: Don"t avoid being around new people just because you feel uncomfortable. If you stay in a situation, you"ll get used to it. It's not easy, but it's worth it. After all, the other person may want to talk to you as well -but be too shy to break the ice!
Translation and meaning of BREAK THE ICE in English and Russian languages
BREAK THE ICE
overcome shyness
He was under the impression that it would be easy to break the ice and invite her to dance.
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- BREAK THE ICE — phrasal to make a beginning, to get through the first difficulties in starting a conversation or discussion
English Dictionary - Merriam Webster - BREAK THE ICE — phrasal 1. : to make a beginning 2. : to get through the first difficulties in starting a conversation or …
- BREAK THE ICE — get past the uncomfortable feeling that exists between people who don"t know each other
Explanatory Dictionary of the English Language - Editorial bed - BREAK THE ICE — 1. : to make a beginning 2. : to get through the first difficulties in starting a conversation or discussion
- BREAK THE ICE — 1: to make a beginning 2: to get through the first difficulties in starting a conversation or discussion
Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary - BREAK THE ICE — relieve tension or get conversation going at the start of a party or between strangers. → ice
Concise Oxford English vocab - BREAK THE ICE - to say or do sth that makes people feel more relaxed, especially at the beginning of a meeting, party, etc. ...
- BREAK THE ICE - see ice
Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary - BREAK THE ICE - see ice
Collins COBUILD - An English Dictionary for Language Learners - BREAK THE ICE — Synonyms and related words: approach, blaze the trail, break ground, clear the way, court, create, cultivate, cultivate the soil, …
Moby Thesaurus English vocabulary - BREAK THE ICE
Slang English vocab - BREAK THE ICE — Make a beginning, prepare the way, open a way.
Dictionary of English Synonyms - BREAK THE ICE — (v. phr.), (informal) 1. To conquer the first difficulties in starting a conversation, getting a party going, or making an …
Dictionary of English Idioms - BREAK THE ICE — relax and start a conversation in a formal situation Nobody was enjoying the party until the host finally was able …
English Idioms vocab - BREAK THE ICE — relieve the tension, put you at ease Andy likes to tell a joke to break the ice - to help …
English Idioms vocabulary - BREAK THE ICE - v. phr. , informal 1. To conquer the first difficulties in starting a conversation, getting a party going, or making …
American Idioms English vocabulary - BREAK THE ICE
English-Russian-English dictionary of general vocabulary - Collection of the best dictionaries - BREAK THE ICE - make a beginning
English-Russian Dictionary Tiger - BREAK THE ICE
- BREAK THE ICE - make a beginning, take the first step
English-Russian-dictionary - Bed release - BREAK THE ICE - take the first step; start (an acquaintance, a conversation)
Muller's English-Russian Dictionary - 24th edition - BREAK THE ICE - take the first step; start (an acquaintance, a conversation)
Muller's English-Russian Dictionary - editor bed - BREAK THE ICE - make a beginning
English-Russian additional dictionary - BREAK THE ICE — expr infml No one wants to break the ice. I guess I will be first - Nobody wants to start. Well …
New English-Russian Dictionary of Modern Colloquial Vocabulary - Glazunov - BREAK THE ICE — expr infml No one wants to break the ice. I guess I will be first - Nobody wants to start. ...
New English-Russian Dictionary of Modern Colloquial Vocabulary - BREAK THE ICE — break the ice expr infml No one wants to break the ice. I guess I will be first Nobody...
English-Russian new dictionary of modern informal English - BREAK THE ICE - No one wants to break the ice. I guess I will be first - Nobody wants to start. Well …
New English-Russian Dictionary of Modern Informal English - BREAK THE ICE - “break the ice”; break the silence; overcome an obstacle; overcome embarrassment; make relationships less strained; defuse the situation
English-Russian Dictionary of English Idioms - BREAK THE ICE - “break the ice”; break the silence; overcome an obstacle; overcome embarrassment; make relationships less strained; defuse the situation; to be the first to do something; be the first to meet you
English-Russian Idioms Dictionary - BREAK THE ICE - overcome shyness He was under the impression that it would be easy to break the ice and invite her to ...
English Russian slang dictionary - ICE - I water and water vapor. Below 32 kF (0 kC), liquid water forms a hard solid and water vapor forms…
English Dictionary Britannica - ICE — I. ˈīs noun (-s) Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English is, from Old English īs; akin to old...
Webster's New International English Dictionary - BREAK - I. ˈbrāk verb (broke ˈbrōk; or archaic brake ˈbrāk; or chiefly Scottish brack ˈbrak; or Scottish ...
Webster's New International English Dictionary - ICE — — iceless , adj. - icelike, adj. /uys/, n. , v. , iced, icing, adj. n. 1. …
- BREAK
Random House Webster's Unabridged English Dictionary - ICE - I. ˈīs noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English is, from Old English īs; akin to Old High German īs…
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary - BREAK - I. ˈbrāk verb (broke ˈbrōk; bro·ken ˈbrō-kən; break·ing) Etymology: Middle English breken, from Old English brecan; ...
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary - ICE - noun concreted sugar. 2. ice noun any substance having the appearance of ice; as, camphor ice. 3. ice ·vt to…
Webster English vocab - BREAK
Webster English vocab - ICE - n, often attrib (bef. 12c) 1 ...
- BREAK - vb broke; bro.ken; break.ing…
Merriam-Webster English vocab - ICE — solid substance produced by the freezing of water vapor or liquid water. At temperatures below 0 C (32 F), water…
Britannica English vocabulary - ICE — ice BrE AmE aɪs ▷ iced aɪst ▷ ices ˈaɪs ɪz -əz ▷ icing ˈaɪs ɪŋ ˈ ice age …
Longman Pronunciation English Dictionary - ICE - /aɪs; NAmE / noun, verb ■ noun 1. [U] water that has frozen and become solid ...
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary - BREAK – / breɪk; NAmE / verb, noun ■ verb (broke / brəʊk; NAmE broʊk/ broken / ˈbrəʊkən; NAmE ˈbroʊkən/) …
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary - ICE - I. ice 1 S2 W3 /aɪs/ BrE AmE noun [Word Family: verb: ice, de-ice; ...
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Meaning of BREAK THE ICE in English
More meanings of the word and translation of BREAK THE ICE from English into Russian in English-Russian dictionaries.
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More meanings of this word and English-Russian, Russian-English translations for BREAK THE ICE in dictionaries.
- BREAK THE ICE — phrasal to make a beginning, to get through the first difficulties in starting a conversation or discussion
English Dictionary - Merriam Webster - BREAK THE ICE — phrasal 1. : to make a beginning 2. : to get through the first difficulties in starting a conversation or …
- BREAK THE ICE — get past the uncomfortable feeling that exists between people who don"t know each other
Explanatory Dictionary of the English Language - Editorial bed - BREAK THE ICE — 1. : to make a beginning 2. : to get through the first difficulties in starting a conversation or discussion
- BREAK THE ICE — 1: to make a beginning 2: to get through the first difficulties in starting a conversation or discussion
Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary - BREAK THE ICE — relieve tension or get conversation going at the start of a party or between strangers. → ice
Concise Oxford English vocab - BREAK THE ICE - to say or do sth that makes people feel more relaxed, especially at the beginning of a meeting, party, etc. ...
- BREAK THE ICE - see ice
Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary - BREAK THE ICE - see ice
Collins COBUILD - An English Dictionary for Language Learners - BREAK THE ICE — Synonyms and related words: approach, blaze the trail, break ground, clear the way, court, create, cultivate, cultivate the soil, …
Moby Thesaurus English vocabulary - BREAK THE ICE
Slang English vocab - BREAK THE ICE — Make a beginning, prepare the way, open a way.
Dictionary of English Synonyms - BREAK THE ICE — (v. phr.), (informal) 1. To conquer the first difficulties in starting a conversation, getting a party going, or making an …
Dictionary of English Idioms - BREAK THE ICE — relieve the tension, put you at ease Andy likes to tell a joke to break the ice - to help …
English Idioms vocabulary - BREAK THE ICE - v. phr. , informal 1. To conquer the first difficulties in starting a conversation, getting a party going, or making …
American Idioms English vocabulary - BREAK THE ICE
English-Russian-English dictionary of general vocabulary - Collection of the best dictionaries - BREAK THE ICE - make a beginning
English-Russian Dictionary Tiger - BREAK THE ICE
- BREAK THE ICE - make a beginning, take the first step
English-Russian-dictionary - Bed release - BREAK THE ICE - take the first step; start (an acquaintance, a conversation)
Muller's English-Russian Dictionary - 24th edition - BREAK THE ICE - take the first step; start (an acquaintance, a conversation)
Muller's English-Russian Dictionary - editor bed - BREAK THE ICE - make a beginning
English-Russian additional dictionary - BREAK THE ICE
English-Russian-English dictionary of slang, jargon, Russian names - BREAK THE ICE — expr infml No one wants to break the ice. I guess I will be first - Nobody wants to start. Well …
New English-Russian Dictionary of Modern Colloquial Vocabulary - Glazunov - BREAK THE ICE — expr infml No one wants to break the ice. I guess I will be first - Nobody wants to start. ...
New English-Russian Dictionary of Modern Colloquial Vocabulary - BREAK THE ICE — break the ice expr infml No one wants to break the ice. I guess I will be first Nobody...
English-Russian new dictionary of modern informal English - BREAK THE ICE - No one wants to break the ice. I guess I will be first - Nobody wants to start. Well …
New English-Russian Dictionary of Modern Informal English - BREAK THE ICE - “break the ice”; break the silence; overcome an obstacle; overcome embarrassment; make relationships less strained; defuse the situation
English-Russian Dictionary of English Idioms - BREAK THE ICE - “break the ice”; break the silence; overcome an obstacle; overcome embarrassment; make relationships less strained; defuse the situation; to be the first to do something; be the first to meet you
English-Russian Idioms Dictionary - BREAK THE ICE - overcome shyness He was under the impression that it would be easy to break the ice and invite her to ...
English Russian slang dictionary - ICE - I water and water vapor. Below 32 kF (0 kC), liquid water forms a hard solid and water vapor forms…
English Dictionary Britannica - ICE — I. ˈīs noun (-s) Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English is, from Old English īs; akin to old...
Webster's New International English Dictionary - BREAK - I. ˈbrāk verb (broke ˈbrōk; or archaic brake ˈbrāk; or chiefly Scottish brack ˈbrak; or Scottish ...
Webster's New International English Dictionary - ICE — — iceless , adj. - icelike, adj. /uys/, n. , v. , iced, icing, adj. n. 1. …
- BREAK
Random House Webster's Unabridged English Dictionary - ICE - I. ˈīs noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English is, from Old English īs; akin to Old High German īs…
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary - BREAK - I. ˈbrāk verb (broke ˈbrōk; bro·ken ˈbrō-kən; break·ing) Etymology: Middle English breken, from Old English brecan; ...
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary - ICE - noun concreted sugar. 2. ice noun any substance having the appearance of ice; as, camphor ice. 3. ice ·vt to…
Webster English vocab - BREAK
Webster English vocab - ICE - n, often attrib (bef. 12c) 1 ...
- BREAK - vb broke; bro.ken; break.ing…
Merriam-Webster English vocab - ICE — solid substance produced by the freezing of water vapor or liquid water. At temperatures below 0 C (32 F), water…
Britannica English vocabulary - ICE — ice BrE AmE aɪs ▷ iced aɪst ▷ ices ˈaɪs ɪz -əz ▷ icing ˈaɪs ɪŋ ˈ ice age …
Longman Pronunciation English Dictionary - ICE - /aɪs; NAmE / noun, verb ■ noun 1. [U] water that has frozen and become solid ...
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary - BREAK – / breɪk; NAmE / verb, noun ■ verb (broke / brəʊk; NAmE broʊk/ broken / ˈbrəʊkən; NAmE ˈbroʊkən/) …
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary - ICE - I. ice 1 S2 W3 /aɪs/ BrE AmE noun [Word Family: verb: ice, de-ice; ...
- BREAK - I. break 1 S1 W1 /breɪk/ BrE AmE verb (past tense broke /brəʊk $ broʊk/, past participle broken /ˈbrəʊkən ...
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
You probably know what to break the ice means. But do you know why we say this? Every day we encounter and use idioms whose history we have no idea about. Let's fix this!
To bite the bullet- accept, endure something difficult or unpleasant.
Literally this expression translates as “bite the bullet.” It was first mentioned back in 1891. In those days, doctors often did not have enough painkillers, especially if operations took place during military battles. In such situations, the doctor asked the patient to bite the bullet with his teeth in order to endure the pain. So, if it seems to you that everything is bad and the expression to bite the bullet fits perfectly, think - maybe everything is not so bad.
To catch red-handed- caught red-handed, caught at the scene of a crime.
Literally translated as “catch with red hands.” This expression also appeared a long time ago and is associated with medieval English laws. According to one of the laws, in England it was strictly forbidden to kill other people's livestock. But a person could only be accused of stealing someone’s cow if he was caught with traces of blood on his hands. This is such a terrible story behind this expression.
To give a cold shoulder– give a cold shoulder, be unfriendly, “shut you off”
If we translate the expression literally, it means “give a cold shoulder.” The history of this idiom is connected with the traditions of medieval England. In those days there were special rules of etiquette that cannot be found today. When the owners of the house decided that it was time for the guests to go home, they served a piece of cold lamb or pork shoulder to the table. This served as a polite and understandable hint to everyone that the evening was over.
Mad as a hatter- to be crazy, insane
“Crazy as a hatter” - this is how this stable expression sounds if translated literally. Do you think that this expression appeared after the release of Lewis Carroll's book about Alice's adventures? In fact, it appeared much earlier. Hats were popular in Europe in the 17th century. Hatters made them using a special technology that used mercury. As we all know from chemistry class, mercury is an extremely toxic metal. Soon, Europe suffered the outbreak of “hatters’ disease,” mercury vapor poisoning that caused trembling, irritability, and incoherent speech.
To break the ice– start a friendship, resolve a conflict, start communicating
The literal translation is “to break the ice.” In fact, the ice was really broken. Many years ago, the main international transport was ships, roads were not as developed as they are today, and trade with other countries was carried out by sea. In winter, ships often got stuck in ice off the coast of a foreign country. In such cases, the host country would send small ships to break the ice and free the merchant ship. This was a sign of friendship and mutual assistance between the two countries.
Now you know how the idioms that we so often use appeared, without even knowing about their interesting and long history.
All people from a very young age are surrounded by nature. And it doesn’t matter whether we live in a city or a rural area, every day we see trees, plants, insects, we praise or scold the weather, we rejoice in every day we live. All this could not go unnoticed, and therefore different expressions began to appear in English speech from time to time, in which living and inanimate nature played the main role.
Let's look at the 7 most interesting and memorable English idioms related to nature, which have become an integral part of the speech of every Englishman. Sign up for lessons and we will help you improve your English level in the shortest possible time.
1. Caught between a rock and a hard place
Between a rock and a hard place. The Russian analogue of this phrase is “the lesser of two evils”, “between two fires”. This idiomatic expression is used when a dilemma arises, a person finds himself in an ambiguous situation and needs to make a difficult decision.
This idiom originated in the early 20th century in the United States and means a situation where you need to make a choice between two equally unacceptable situations. The financial crisis at the beginning of the century was particularly devastating for the mining and railroad industries. The lack of funds led to conflict between mining companies and workers, who demanded better working conditions and decent pay. The miners were given a choice: either low-paid work on the rock (“the hammer”), or unemployment and poverty (“the anvil”). These historical events became the source of this phraseological unit.
Example: I’m caught between a rock and a hard place. If I go with Ann, it’ll be perfectly and if I go with Stefani, Ann probably won’t speak to me again.(I'm between two fires. If I go with Anne, that'll be great, but if I go with Stephanie, Anne probably won't talk to me again).
2. Break the ice
Literally means “to break the ice.” There are two interpretations of this idiom. The first is to try to become friends. The second is to initiate a conversation, create a relaxed atmosphere in an uncomfortable situation. The origin of this phrase is this: by breaking the ice around ships, icebreakers helped them move in bad weather. This figurative expression was first used in 1579 by the English officer and translator Sir Thomas North in his translation of Plutarch's Parallel Lives.
Example: Doesn’t know how to break the ice with girl he has just met at a party. (He doesn't know how to start a conversation with a girl he just met at a party).
3. Three sheets to the wind
Means "drunk drunk." In order to understand the origin of this phrase, you need to delve into the secret world of marine terminology. In the language of sailors, “sheet” means “rope for controlling sails.” If the rope is loose, the sail flutters and there is no control over the vessel. If more than one rope is loose, it can cause the boat to stagger like a drunken sailor. A completely logical question arises: why three cables? The cables act as a scale to assess the degree of intoxication. If one cable is loose, it means he is drunk; if four, the person is unconscious from an overdose of alcohol. Accordingly, three ropes means completely drunk. 
4. Make hay while the sun shines
Translated from English - “make hay while the sun is shining.” This phraseological unit is used to mean “take advantage of the opportunity while there is a chance.” An analogue of this catchphrase is the Russian proverb “Strike while the iron is hot.” The history of this idiom goes back to 1546. English writer John Haywood used this phrase in his saying:
Whan the sunshine shine make hay. Which is to say.
Take time when time cometh, best time steale away.
Scientists believe that this formulation came to us from medieval English farmers. Previously, there was no modern technology, so farmers had to catch warm, sunny days in order to have time to collect hay, because rain could quickly ruin their efforts.
Example: I’ve got a two hours to watch my favorite film before the kids come home so I might as well make hay while the sun shines.(I have two hours to watch my favorite movie before the kids come home, so I need to take advantage of this opportunity).
5. Barking up the wrong tree
To “bark up the wrong tree” means to make a mistake, to misinterpret something, to take the wrong course, to follow the wrong trail. In pursuit of prey, hunting dogs sometimes make mistakes: the animal is on one tree, and the dog barks at another. This is where this expression comes from.
Example: If you think I’m the guilty person, you’re barking up the wrong tree.(If you think I'm innocent, then you're wrong).
6. To have snow on the mountain
Have gray hair. Here, even without translation, it’s easy to guess that snow is like gray hair, and mountains represent the head.
Example: I have a bit of snow on the mountain.(I have some gray hair).
7. To go to bed with the sun
And finally, a very simple idiom that means “to go to bed with the sun”, i.e. go to bed very early.
Example: Little children have to go to bed with the sun.(Young children should go to bed early).