"On time" và "in time"

1. On time
On time có nghĩa là đúng giờ, không trễ. Nếu một việc gì đó xảy ra "on time", tức là nó diễn ra vào thời điểm đã được lên kế hoạch trước.

The 11.45 train left on time. ( it left at 11.45)
Chuyến tàu 11.45 đã rời đi đúng giờ. (Nó rời đi lúc 11.45)

"I'll meet you at 7.30." - "OK, but please be on time." (don't be late, be there at 7.30)
"Tôi sẽ gặp bạn lúc 7.30." - "OK, nhưng làm ơn đúng giờ." (đừng đến trễ, có mặt ở đó lúc 7.30)

The conference was well-organised. Everything began and finished on time.
Hội nghị đã được tổ chức tốt. Mọi thứ đã bắt đầu và kết thúc đúng giờ.


Trái nghĩa với on time là late:

Be on time. Don't be late.
Hãy đến đúng giờ. Đừng bị trễ. 


2. In time (for something/ to do something)
In time có nghĩa là "đủ sớm", "kịp lúc" cho một việc gì đó / để làm một việc gì đó.

Will you be home in time for dinner? (soon enough for dinner)
Bạn sẽ về nhà kịp giờ để ăn tối chứ? (đủ sớm cho bữa tối)

I've sent Emma a birthday present. I hope it arrives in time (for her birthday). (on or before her birthday)
Tôi đã gửi cho Emma một món quà sinh nhật. Tôi hy vọng nó đến kịp lúc (cho sinh nhật của cô ấy). (đúng lúc hoặc trước sinh nhật cô ấy)

I'm in a hurry. I want to be home in time to see the game on television. (soon enough to see the game)
Tôi đang vội. Tôi muốn về nhà kịp lúc để xem trận đấu trên ti vi. (đủ sớm để xem trận đấu)


Trái nghĩa với in time là too late:

I got home too late to see the game on television.
Tôi trở về nhà quá trễ để xem trận đấu trên ti vi. 


Bạn cũng có thể nói just in time (almost too late):

We got to the station just in time for our train.
Chúng tôi đã đến nhà ga vừa kịp lúc cho chuyến tàu của mình.

A child ran into the road in front of the car. - I managed to stop just in time.
Một đứa trẻ chạy ra đườnng trước đầu xe hơi. - Tôi đã xoay sở để dừng lại vừa kịp lúc. 

World's Most Beautiful Airports

1. Terminal 3, Beijing International Airport
Opened in time for the 2008 Olympics, the vast Terminal 3 (two miles long and one of the largest buildings in the world) is supposed to represent a dragon. Architects Foster + Partners color-coded the ceiling—a dizzyingly complex mesh that allows sunlight to filter in—with red zones and yellow zones. Not only does the traditionally Chinese color scheme heighten the building's drama, it also helps passengers navigate the building.
Beauty Mark: Arriving passengers disembark at the airport's highest level: "You're walking through a massive, massive space which is the gateway to China," says Foster + Partners CEO Mouzhan Majidi.

2. Terminal 4, Barajas Airport, Madrid
Designed by Richard Rogers Partnership, Terminal 4 opened in 2006. Its colorful pylons supporting an undulating bamboo-lined roof create a series of daylight-filled canyons in which both arriving and departing passengers pass through one spectacular space, albeit on different levels. The terminal, designed to handle 35 million passengers a year, is Madrid's bid to become Europe's dominant air-hub.
Beauty Mark: T4 is easy to understand because it's linear. "Rogers puts you inside a rainbow that stretches for half a mile," says architecture critic Paul Goldberger.




3. TWA Terminal, John F. Kennedy Airport, New York City
Granted, you haven't been able to fly out of Eero Saarinen's 1962 landmark terminal in nearly a decade. But its poured-concrete swoops and curves, a lyric poem to the romance of flight, still set the standard for today's leading architects who want to return to—as Saarinen said—architecture that would "express the excitement of air travel."
Beauty Mark: Eventually you'll be able to walk through the old TWA terminal and its 125-foot-long tubular passageways to check into your flight in the adjacent JetBlue terminal.




4. Carrasco International Airport, Montevideo, Uruguay
The new terminal, opened in 2009 and designed by Uruguayan-born architect Rafael Viñoly, is a gorgeous throwback to JFK circa 1960. In spirit, it's like Saarinen's TWA Terminal, but in style, it's more similar to the JFK's international arrivals hall designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. A 1,000-foot-long, low arch, it is as simple as a child's drawing of an airport, one unbroken, graceful curve. Inside, the departures hall is a great, sunlit room, like an old train station, and a top floor terrace commands sweeping views of the runways.
Beauty Mark: Viñoly notes that in Uruguay "friends and family still come to greet you at the airport or see you off." The terraces and lounges are designed to be "dramatic and welcoming" for both ticketed passengers and their guests.

5. Sondika Airport, Bilbao, Spain
This Santiago Calatrava–designed airport, built in 2000, is nicknamed La Paloma, or the Dove, for its birdlike silhouette. Inside, the terminal is nakedly sculptural, an unadorned study in sunlight and the rhythmic patterns created by its concrete ribs. "It struck me like a contemporary Gaudí kind of place," says Design Within Reach founder Rob Forbes, "fully in keeping with the Spanish/Basque/Catalan tradition of ‘modern baroque.'"
Beauty Mark: Even the parking garage, partially buried in a green hillside, is well thought out and beautiful.




6. Denver International Airport
Denver's airport, routinely voted the best airport in North America by business travelers, is beloved for its billowing roofline. The product of a hasty sketch by Denver-based architect Curtis Fentress, who had three short weeks to cook up a design concept, the airport features a Teflon-coated tensile fabric roof—the world's largest when the airport opened in 1995—and looks like a village of giant white tepees. The airport is at its most beautiful when you approach by air from the east and see the glowing man-made peaks silhouetted against the Rockies.
Beauty Mark: The quirky music that marks the arrival of the airport's people mover was supplied by Denver artist Jim Green, who is also responsible for the Laughing Escalatorsat the Denver Convention Center.




7. Incheon International Airport, South Korea
Since its opening in 2001, Incheon, designed by Denver's Fentress Architects, has been a frequent presence at the number one spot on lists of the world's best airports. Not only is it efficient and welcoming, it is intended to be a showcase of Korean culture. The bow of the roofline emulates a traditional Korean temple, the arrival hallways are lined with 5,000 years of Korean artifacts, and the airport's wildly biomorphic train terminal is one of the few places on earth that still looks genuinely futuristic.
Beauty Mark: Visit the Pine Tree Garden in Millennium Hall and the Wildflower Garden in the basement of the Transportation Center.




8. Marrakech Menara Airport, Morroco
This dramatic new airport terminal is an example of how Modernism and traditional Islamic architecture have begun to cross-pollinate. Designed by a team of architects led by Casablanca-based E2A Architecture and completed in 2008, the structure is formed of massive concrete rhombuses. This muscular approach is softened by the exquisite arabesque patterns on the building's glass skin, which cast complex, ever-changing shadows on the terminal's floors.
Beauty Mark: There are 72 photovoltaic pyramids generating power on the roof.





9. Chek Lap Kok Airport, Hong Kong
Compared with the spectacular Beijing airport, this 1998 Foster + Partners project is relatively humble. Its beauty can be attributed to its extraordinary functionality. Even the sleepiest passenger off the 17-hour flight from New York can maneuver through this airport with eyes half open. Billowy roof vaults work like subliminal arrows, constantly nudging passengers in the right direction. Between the Jetway and the express train to Hong Kong, there are no stairs or escalators.
Beauty Mark: The train to Hong Kong Central is right in the main terminal building and impossible to miss. Departing Hong Kong, passengers can simply drop their bags at the train station downtown, and not only will they make it to the airport, they’ll also be checked onto the departing flight.




10. Tempelhof International Airport, Berlin
As difficult as it is to use the word beautiful to describe anything designed by Nazi architect Albert Speer, this imposing 1936 terminal, an unbroken curve more than a third of a mile in length, determined the shape of airports for generations to come. Made famous by the Berlin Airlift of 1948–1949, the airport was shut down in 2008; the airfield will be used as an immense city park while the terminal will be preserved for cultural functions.
Beauty Mark: In about seven years, this 568-acre green space will eclipse the famous Tiergarten as Berlin's premier park.

5 International Trips of a Lifetime - 5 địa điểm du lịch quốc tế nên đến trong đời

Are you craving sun and surf? Culture? Adventure? Choosing a vacation destination from all the options around the globe can be overwhelming. Here, we offer five extraordinary itineraries that have it all. No matter which you choose, Verizon has you covered, with an extensive lineup of global-ready devices and coverage in more than 220 countries that makes it easy to check in with family and friends at home, and make local calls while you’re abroad. You may only take these journeys once, but the experiences will stay with you for a lifetime. Global Reliability - That’s Powerful.

Lake Como
This idyllic lake has been the retreat for Italy’s elite since Roman times, and one look will tell you why. Centuries-old villas dripping with bougainvillea are set against a backdrop of alpine mountains, creating some of Italy’s most strikingly beautiful views. From the medieval city of Como, take a short ferry ride to smaller, quainter towns like Bellagio and Varenna. Tour the villas, formal gardens, and former monasteries set amid fruit trees, olive groves, and vineyards.

Australia
Begin your visit to “Oz” in the dynamic city of Sydney, where you can take in views of the famed Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge, and visit the Royal Botanic Gardens and Bondi Beach. Then make your way north to the Queensland coast and experience the Great Barrier Reef, which stretches over 1,600 miles and contains 900 jewel-like islands. See the 1,500 species of fish, 215 types of birds, whales, dolphins, and sea turtles that call the reef home, and cross this “wonder of the world” off your bucket list.

South Africa
In bustling Johannesburg, tour the diverse museums, and shop culinary delicacies and locally made treasures at Neighbourgoods Market. Then head a few hours northwest to Kruger National Park, where you can track game from atop an Elephant and sleep in luxe safari tents.

Bali
First-time visitors to this enchanting Indonesian gem may be surprised by its small size – you can drive the entire gorgeous coastline in one day – but Bali certainly isn’t short on places to explore. Visit ornate Hindu temples, majestic volcanoes, see fine Balinese art at the Museum Puri Lukisan, hike by waterfalls and vanilla plantations, or simply find nirvana at one of Bali’s pristine beaches.

Greece
It’s one thing to study the ancient ruins in books, and another to watch the sun set behind the Acropolis or one of the other ancient ruins that make Athens the “cradle of Western civilization.” From there, jump on a scenic ferry ride to one of Greece’s islands surrounded by aquamarine water. Santorini, Crete, Mykonos, Hydra, and Ios are popular choices, each with its own distinct culture and charm.

40 Random Funny Pictures You Will Love

by Nisha Patel | in Photography

Our Sibling 

These two baby girls with the doggie beside make a perfect picture of sibling love.

Our Sibling

Stuck To Mom 

Kids love sticking around their mom, but it seems like this baby goat up in the air, really has his feet stuck to his mama’s body.

Stuck To Mom

Looking At You

This ostrich has a really cute expression and the big eyes make it even more adorable.

Looking At You

Up With The Clothes

Look at this picture and imagine what it would be like to hang up with the clothes.

Up With The Clothes

Hands Up

This young woman seems to be playing a funny cop game with her dog, which seems to be playing along too!

Hands Up

Following Mom

See how sweetly these babies follow their mama as she leads on the grass.

Following Mom

Burke And His Toy

This solemn statue of Burke with a blue toy dangling can really make you laugh.

Burke And His Toy

What’s The Joke?

Dogs can make very funny faces, but this grinning dog with narrowed eyes will surely crack you up!

What’s The Joke?

My Pink Tongue

Just look at my pink tongue, this beautiful furry dog seems to be saying.

My Pink Tongue

Big Appetite

Sure, people love swallowing lots of things, but have you ever seen someone look like they’re eating up a vertical rock?

Big Appetite

Watch The Rain

Shaded by an umbrella these cats seem to be waiting for the rain to end.

Watch The Rain

Drink Time

With the sun shining bright this monkey looks eager to chill with a cola can.

Drink Time

Horns Ahead

This buffalo’s deadly looking horns can stop traffic anywhere though here he is peacefully chewing on grass.

Horns Ahead

Nose Kiss

How does it feel to be kissed on the nose by a huge ape? Enjoyable, as this man’s smile says.

Nose Kiss

Dog Fantasia

Check out this dog in his fantastic costume of Viking gear and retro glasses.

Dog Fantasia

Bonnet Of Bread

This cat seems to sport a new style bonnet made entirely of bread.

Bonnet Of Bread

Doggie Internet

This tech savvy dog poses right in front of a laptop with a friendly smile.

Doggie Internet

Wind Blown

The wind can do funny things at times.Look how it teases this man’s hair as he gets sipping his drink.

Wind Blown

I Love My Red Tub

This cute squirrel with a bushy tail seems to be guarding the red tub.

I Love My Red Tub

Show Off

This young leopard really knows how to show off as she leans over while holding onto a tree-trunk.

Show Off

Deep Thinker

Hands below its chin, this doggie statue seems to be thinking deeply while a wise cat sits on the side.

Deep Thinker

Moo For Milk

Watch this man wanting to be as real a cow as the one looking on!

Moo For Milk

Cat Nap

With eyes closed this cat seems to be just ready for dreamland.

Cat Nap

Face Fit

The pencilwork faces look really funny when you see them fitted over the faces of the two dogs.

Face Fit

Smile For Papa

This small girl seems all eager to pose while her papa presses the shutter.

Smile For Papa

Kids Love Fun

Kids just know the perfect ways to pull funny faces as this small girl shows with her tongue hanging out.

Kids Love Fun

Funny Girl With Bear

This funny girl with a blue wig clutches her precious bear.

Funny Girl With Bear

Church With A Difference

Going all out to welcome sinners this sure seems an advertisement for a church with a difference.

Church With A Difference

Load Sign

Does this sign mean a man carrying a long and heavy object? Not easy to guess but it sure looks funny.

Load Sign

Weirdly Stuck

With the bench in the park toppled over this man seems quite stuck.

Weirdly Stuck

Blast From The Past

This funny thing is the earliest version of a cycle, and this man rides it on a busy modern road.

Blast From The Past

All Eyes

This spider makes a very funny expression with its deep, warm eyes.

All Eyes

Better Listener

Wearing these yellow funny objects over his ears this man seems to want to be a better listener.

Better Listener

Ah, Sleep

Legs stretched and on his back, this sleeping dog makes a funny picture.

Ah, Sleep

Believe Or Not

This ostrich looks like someone made a statement it does not know whether to believe or not.

Believe Or Not

Funny Cycles

These old ladies in long vintage dresses are riding really funny cycles.

Funny Cycles

Embarrassed Cat

With its tongue sticking out this cat seems to be looking embarrassed.

Embarassed Cat

My Scary Teeth

Cereal flake can make really scary teeth as this little girl shows.

My Scary Teeth

Diva Doggie

Decked up and groomed this doggie seems to have a perfect life.

Diva Doggie

Contrary Back

The zebra in the middle suddenly shows its back view while the others stand obediently in a line.