Riddles

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Q: A father and his son were in a car accident. The father died. The son was taken to the hospital. The doctor came in and said: I can't do surgery on him, because he's my son. Who was the doctor? A: The doctor was his mother.

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Q: Why did the pony have a sore throat? A: Because it was a little horse. (hoarse)

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Q: Do you know where people send a horse when it is sick? A: To a horsepital.

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Q: What did the doctor say when the invisible man called to make an appointment? A: Tell him I can't see him today.

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When is a sick person a contradiction? (When he is an impatient patient)

Clothes (clothing) is what people wear

WOMEN WEAR
lingerie [ˈlænʒəri]	pants (AE panties), bra (brassiere), slip, socks, stockings, tights (AE pantyhose), nightgown	трусики, бюстгальтер, комбинация, носки, чулки, колготки, ночная сорочка
in summer	dress (frock, gown), blouse, skirt, slacks	платье, блузка, юбка, свободные брюки
in spring / autumn	jacket, suit, (over)coat, cardigan	куртка, костюм, пальто, кардиган (шерстяная кофта на пуговицах без воротника)
in winter	winter coat, fur coat, fur cap	зимнее пальто, шуба, шапка
MEN WEAR
underwear	briefs (underpants), undershirt (vest), socks, pyjamas (AE paj-)	трусы, майка, носки, пижама
in summer	shirt, T-shirt, (a pair of) trousers, shorts, jeans (denims)	рубашка, футболка, (пара) брюк, шорты, джинсы
in spring / autumn	suit, jacket, coat, overcoat, sweater, pullover	костюм, куртка, пиджак, пальто, свитер, пуловер
in winter	fur coat, fur cap	зимнее пальто, шуба, шапка
THEY WEAR
headgear	cap, hat	кепка, шляпа (шляпка)
footwear	shoes, boots, high boots, sandals, trainers (AE sneakers),	туфли, ботинки, сапоги, сандалии, кроссовки,
at home	dressing-gown, slippers, apron, towel	халат, тапочки, фартук, полотенце
on the beach	swimming costume (AE bathing suit), bikini, (swimming) trunks, bathrobe	купальник, бикини, плавки купальный халат
when it rains	raincoat, umbrella	плащ, зонтик
details	collar, sleeve, pocket, button, zipper, fly, shoelaces, heel	воротник, рукав, карман, пуговица, «молния», ширинка, шнурки, каблук,
accessories	belt, (neck)tie, scarf, comb, gloves, ring, necklace, watch	ремень, галстук, шарф, расческа, перчатки, кольцо, ожерелье, часы (наручные)
accessories	kerchief, handkerchief, handbag (AE purse, pocketbook), purse (AE change purse), lipstick, (hand) mirror, wallet	косынка, носовой платок, сумочка, кошелёк, губная помада, зеркальце, бумажник
fashion and style	in fashion, fashionable; smart	модный; нарядный
	out of fashion, old-fashioned	немодный, старомодный
material	cloth (pure) cotton, silk, wool, woolen, leather	ткань, (чистый) хлопок, шелк, шерсть, шерстяной, кожа (выделанная)
pattern	striped, checked, polka-dotted	в полоску, клетку, горошек
size	loose, tight, narrow, short, long	свободный, тесный, узкий, короткий, длинный
verbs	to suit, fit; become, match	быть впору, подходить
	dress (get dressed), undress (get undressed), put on, take off, button, zip; unbutton, unzip	одеться, раздеться, надеть, снять застёгивать, расстёгивать
	try on, wear, change	примерять, носить, переодеваться

Mind the correct pronunciation!

glove leather wear suit handkerchief sweater bra trousers comb apron gown

WOMAN IN THE MORNING

In the morning I get dressed (I dress). I take off my nightgown and put on a bra and panties, then I put on a blouse and a skirt. After that I put on socks and high-heeled shoes. At last I put on my (over)coat, a scarf, gloves, a hat or a kerchief. If it rains I change into a raincoat and take an umbrella with me. In winter I wear a sweater, a winter coat (fur coat), a fur hat and boots.

WOMAN RETURNS HOME

When I come back home I unbutton and take off my coat, the blouse, the skirt and shoes. I change into a dressing-gown and put on slippers. Then I put on an apron and go to the kitchen. After supper I get undressed (I undress) and take a bath. I put on a nightgown and go to bed.

LADIES’S HANDBAG

In my handbag (pocketbook, purse) there are a lot of useful things such as a handkerchief, my purse (change purse), a lipstick, a hand mirror, a comb, keys, my ID card, my credit card, a notebook, a pen and my mobile phone (cellphone)

Note: ID card (Identification Card) – удостоверение личности

MAN IN THE MORNING

In the morning I get dressed (I dress). I take off my pyjamas and put on briefs (underpants) and an undershirt (vest). Then I put on a shirt, a necktie, a jacket and (a pair of) trousers (pants). After that I put on socks and shoes. At last I put on my (over)coat, a scarf, gloves, a hat or a cap. If it rains I change into a raincoat and take an umbrella with me. In winter I wear a sweater, a winter coat (a fur coat), a fur hat and boots.

MAN RETURNS HOME

When I come back home I take off my shoes, the coat, the hat, the jacket, the shirt and the trousers (pants). I change into a tracksuit and put on my slippers. Then I lie down on the sofa and watch TV waiting for my supper. After supper I get undressed (I undress) and take a bath. I put on pyjamas (pj’s) and go to bed.

Note: tracksuit - спортивный костюм

MY BAD TAILOR

My tailor made the suit that doesn’t suit me and I shall bring a suit against him.

When I tried it on I saw that the cloth is old and dirty, the colour is very bright. The coat is too tight, the collar is too narrow, the sleeves are too long, a breast pocket is missing, all the buttons are loose, the zipper is broken and the pair of trousers is not pressed.

Note:

suit 1. костюм 2. подходить, быть впору 3. судебный иск; bring a suit against smb – подать иск против к-л

is missing – отсутствует

loose –свободный, болтающийся, плохо пришитый

broken – сломанный; pressed – глаженый.

WHAT I LIKE TO WEAR

I prefer fashionable and smart clothes. I don’t like striped dresses but checked frocks become me. I like loose skirts but denims must be tight. I like to wear silk short-sleeved blouses, blue cotton slacks and woolen cardigans. My high-heeled shoes must be made of pure leather. And I’d like to have a white wedding gown.

Note: wedding gown –свадебное платье

ATTENTION ! SOMETHING IS WRONG

Be attentive, there are some mistakes. Correct them, please.

I have a fine slipper on my old-fashioned head.

My trousers have two sleeves and a high collar.

I wear skin gloves on my feet.

My friend usually puts an umbrella into his wallet.

Scotsmen wear a skirt and a bra.

Riddle

Q: What gets wetter as it dries? A: A towel