15,000 People In The Czech Republic Say Their Religion Is ‘Knights Of The Jedi’

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1. Czech RepublicТопик Чехия рассказывает о Чешской Республике или Чехии — небольшой стране в Центральной Европе. Страна граничит с Польшей на севере, Германией — на северо-западе и западе, Австрией — на юге и Словакией — на востоке. В 1989 году Чехословакия свернула с пути социалистического развития в результате Бархатной революции. 1 января 1993 года страна мирно разделилась ... Читать далее...
2. Czech Republic (2)Топик Чешская республика повествует о Чехии. Вы узнаете о географическом положении Чехии, о достопримечательностях, культуре и национальной еде. Конечно же не будет упущено чешское пиво. В конце топика речь пойдет об историческом пути Чехии, о распаде Чехословакии в 1993 году. The Czech Republic or Czechia is a country in Central Europe, bordering Germany to west ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова republicRepublic — республикиа Перевод слова To establish a republic — основать республику democratic republic — демократическая республика people’s republic — народная республика Today Trinidad and Tobago is celebrating its twenty-eighth anniversary as a Republic. Сегодня Тринидад и Тобаго отмечает двадцать восьмую годовщину провозглашения республики. We care about everything that affects the Republic. Нам есть дело ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова religionReligion — религия, религиозное учение Перевод слова Buddhist religion — буддизм to enter into religion — постричься в монахи to abjure a religion — отрекаться от веры to practise a religion — исповедовать веру I am suspicious of any Religion. Я с недоверием отношусь ко всякой религии. He became thoughtful about Religion. Он стал серьезно ... Читать далее...
5. Religion in Great BritainТопик Религия в Великобритании рассказывает интересную историю становления англиканской церкви в Англии. Оказывается, Британия была и католической страной, но рассорившись с Папой, король Генрих VIII стал во главе англиканской церкви. Несколько раз религии менялись и в настоящее время, большинство англичан принадлежат к англиканской государственной церкви (одна из крупнейших ветвей протестантского христианства). Распространены также католическая и ... Читать далее...
6. The Republic of Belarus (2)The republic of Belarus is a small beautiful country with heroic past and difficult present. It is situated in Central Europe. The republic of Belarus borders on Russia, the Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania and Latvia. It has an area of 207,600 square kilometers and population of more than 10 million. 77% of the population constitutes Belarussians. ... Читать далее...
7. New Zealand (2)New Zealand, an independent state and a member of the Commonwealth, is situated south-east from Australia. The country consists of three large islands and also many small islands. New Zealand is a mountainous country. New Zealand’s rivers are short. The climate in New Zealand is warm and the greater part of the country is well ... Читать далее...
8. The Republic of BelarusThe Republic of Belarus is situated in the centre of Europe. It borders on Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, the Ukraine, Russia and Poland. It is much larger than Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Greece and the number of others. Its present population is about 12 million people. Belarus is a land of vast plains and picturesque hills, thick ... Читать далее...
9. Disagreeing about ReligionJim: You know that Religion is a Taboo subject, especially with Paul. Why were you Baiting him all through dinner? Tammy: I wasn’t baiting him. We have very different views on Spirituality and I wanted to discuss the subject with him. Jim: You were making Disparaging remarks about his Faith and some of the things ... Читать далее...
10. Religion in Great Britain — Религия в ВеликобританииBritish religion used to be closely connected with kings, queens and politics. England was a Roman Catholic country until 1534. In 1525 King Henry VIII decided to divorce his queen, Catherine of Aragon, because he fell in love with Anne Boleyn. But when Henry asked the Pope for permission to divorce Catherine, he refused. Henry ... Читать далее...
11. ReligionReligion is a system of thought, feeling, and action that is shared by a group and that gives the members an object of devotion; a code of behavior by which individuals may judge the personal and social consequences of their actions; and a frame of reference by which individuals may relate to their group and ... Читать далее...
12. Tatarstan Republic (Kazan)В топике Республика Татарстан и Казань – я хочу рассказать о моей Республике и моем родном городе, которыми я горжусь. Татарстан расположен в центре Европейской части России, в месте слияния двух рек — Волги и Камы. Его население составляет около 3 миллионов человек. Климат умеренно-континентальный, с теплым, иногда жарким летом и умеренно холодной зимой. Главное ... Читать далее...
13. New Zealand (3)New Zealand is a very interesting country. It has got total area of 269,000 square kilometers. It is situated to south-east of Australia in the Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main islands (North Island and South Island) and some smaller ones. Nearly 3.5 million people live in the country. The capital of New Zealand ... Читать далее...
14. Buinsk My native city and its people — Буинск Мой родной город и его людиThe historic city of Buinsk is one of the most important cultural and economic centres of the Republic of Tatarstan. This hospitable city has extended a warm welcome to all quests ever since its foundation in 1780. Today, the city is entering a new period in its long life, but one that is characterised, at ... Читать далее...
15. The only true religionOne day God called the Pope, and he said «John Paul I have good news and bad news. First the good news. I am tired of all the squabbling between the religions. I have decided there will be only the one true religion». The Pope was overjoyed and told God how wise his decision was, ... Читать далее...
16. One day a teacher was teaching religionOne day a teacher was teaching religion, when she asked the class «What part of your body do you think goes up to heaven first?» Two children rose their hand. One was little Johnny. Hesitant to pick on him she chose little Mary. «I think your heart goes first because, that’s were your emotions of ... Читать далее...
17. English-speaking countriesGreat Britain, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand are English speaking countries. They are situated in different parts of the world and differ in many ways. The nature of these countries, their weather and climate and way of life of their people differ. Each coutry has it’s own history customs, traditions, its own national holidays. ... Читать далее...
18. New Zealand Way of LifeNew Zealand have a high standard of living. New Zealanders eat more butter and meat per person than do the people of any other country. The government’s medical program provides excellent health care. About 70% of New Zealand people own their houses. Almost every family has a car. Most New Zealanders live in single family ... Читать далее...
19. Kazakhstan (2)I want to tell you about my homeland. My homeland is Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is an independent Republic. It is situated in the Central Asia. Its population, is 16 million. All people of Kazakhstan have equal rights and duties. Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan. The territory of Kazakhstan is huge. It borders on China in ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы in force[in force] {adj. phr.} 1. To be obeyed. New times for eatingmeals are now in force. Syn.: IN EFFECT. 2. In a large group. People went to see the parade in force. Syn.: EN MASSE....
21. Sitcoms and Game ShowsWhen I want to Kick back and relax, I usually Flip on the TV and see What’s on. Primetime begins at 8:00 PM on the Coasts in the United States, but there are plenty of Reruns and shows in Syndication between the time I get home from work at five and eight o‚Aoclock. I like ... Читать далее...
22. Russian and American SymbolsEach country has its own national symbols. Speaking about American symbols we must say about the national hymn. It is called «The Star-Spangled Banner». One of the most famous symbols of the USA is the Statue of Liberty. France gave the Statue to America in 1884 as a symbol of friendship. The eagle became the ... Читать далее...
23. How Much Money Did Harrison Ford Make for Star Wars?Harrison Ford made $20 million for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Ford earned $500,000 for Return of the Jedi, $100,000 for Empire and only $10,000 for the original Star Wars in 1977. Ford also has a reported deal with Disney to make.5% of the earnings from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Ford’s total take from ... Читать далее...
24. Customs and Traditions in Great Britain — Обычаи и традиции в ВеликобританииThe English are reputed to be cold and reserved. In reality they are steady, easy-going and fond of sport. But these statements can’t be universal. Great Britain consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Inhabitants of all these parts have a lot of differences. For example, the Scots are not English. The Scots are ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод слова peoplePeople — люди, народ, население Перевод слова Distinctive people — необычные люди the people of London — жители Лондона the best people in the town — лучшие люди в городе English-speaking peoples — народы, говорящие на английском языке Power to the People! Власть народу! People say we look alike. Люди говорят что мы похожи. She ... Читать далее...
26. Перевод слова forceForce — сила, мощь; заставлять, принуждать Перевод слова With all one’s force — изо всех сил the force of circumstances — сила обстоятельств to force a confession — вынудить признание to force an entry — ворваться, вломиться Peace cannot be imposed by Force. Мир не может быть навязан силой. In both these two reasons there ... Читать далее...
27. Биография Оливера Кромвеля на английском языке. Biography of Oliver CromwellOne of the chief tendencies of the English history is the struggle between the king and the people. This is a struggle to decide which of them is supreme. One of the most important moments in this long struggle came in the seventeenth century. During this period the political parties as we know them began ... Читать далее...
28. Can All People Become Champions?Топик Могут ли все люди стать чемпионами? ответит на этот вопрос и расскажет о двух основных целях спорта. Самая важная цель – дать людям возможность заниматься любым видом летнего или зимнего видов спорта, сделать их здоровыми и сильными. Ну и конечно, в этой среде — найти будущих чемпионов. We know a lot about physical training ... Читать далее...
29. People of Different AgesGloria: I’m surprised at the variety of people on this tour. Andy: Oh, yeah? I hadn’t noticed. Gloria: Well, we’ll be spending the next two weeks with these people so I thought I’d get to know some of them. Andy: That’s nice. Gloria: Did you see that thirty-something couple with a Toddler and an Infant? ... Читать далее...
30. Academics Write Papers Arguing Over How Many People Read (And Cite) Their PapersThere are a lot of scientific papers out there. One estimate puts the count at 1.8 million articles published each year, in about 28,000 journals. Who actually reads those papers? According to one 2007 study, not many people: half of academic papers are read only by their authors and journal editors, the study’s authors write. ... Читать далее...
31. Converting to Another ReligionDebbie: Okay, I’m off. I’ll be back around eight o’clock. Marcelo: Hey, where are you going in such a hurry? Debbie: I’m going to my Religious education class. Marcelo: Religious education class? What’s that about? Debbie: Well, I’ve decided To convert to McQuillanism. Marcelo: I’m not familiar with that Denomination. It is Christian, isn’t it? ... Читать далее...
32. Sport Makes People KinТопик Спорт сближает людей показывает, насколько спорт и спортивные игры близки всем людям на планете, вне зависимости от стран и наций. Во всем мире люди увлечены спортом, зимними или летними его видами. Среди множества видов спорта каждый может выбрать занятие по душе. И это действительно, правда: «Спорт сближает людей». People all over the world are ... Читать далее...
33. Famous people of Great Britain — Знаменитые люди ВеликобританииGreat Britain is very rich with outstanding people and always was. There are lots of famous British musicians, sportsmen, scientists, writers, explorers and so on. One of the most important people of the mankind was Charles Darwin, who was a great explorer, scientist and a writer. He has travelled around the world carefully studying the ... Читать далее...
34. In the War Between Sharks and People, Humans Are Killing ItA spate of shark attacks off Hawaii raises old fears about the predators of the oceans. But humans are much more dangerous. The media have something in common with sharks: feeding frenzies. On Dec. 2, a kayak fisherman died after being bitten by a shark off the Hawaiian island of Maui. It was the 13th ... Читать далее...
35. Перевод слова air forceAir force — воздушные войска Перевод слова Air force one — президентский самолет air force unit — авиачасть air force base — авиационная база ВВС offensive air force — наступательные силы и средства ВВС military air forces — военно-воздушные силы; военная авиация; ВВС Происхождение слова air force Оба слова фразы имеют самостоятельное значение:...
36. Перевод слова recentRecent — недавний, последний, свежий Перевод слова Recent events — последние, недавние события recent news — последние, свежие новости the Recent period — послеледниковый период My Recent cold has pulled me down. Я очень ослаб из-за недавней простуды. The situation has improved in Recent years. В последние годы ситуация улучшилась. The ground was so heavy ... Читать далее...
37. Famous peopleEugene d’Albert (noted German composer) was married six times. At an evening reception which he attended with his fifth wife shortly after their wedding, he presented the lady to a friend who said politely, «Congratulations, Herr d’Albert; you have rarely introduced me to so charming a wife.» During a visit to America, Winston Churchill was ... Читать далее...
38. Scotland (3)Scotland is a land of mountains, wild moorlands, narrow valleys and plains. The Highlands of Scotland are among the oldest mountains in the world. The highest of them is Ben Nevis. The lakes of Scotland are called «lochs». The beautiful Loch Lomond with its thirty islands is the largest. One third of the people in ... Читать далее...
39. Inky’s Daring Escape Shows How Smart Octopuses AreThe fleeing of a mollusk from a New Zealand aquarium has captivated the world. Here’s how he did it, and what it means. An octopus at New Zealand’s National Aquarium made a break for freedom by slipping out of its tank, slithering down a drainpipe and escaping into the ocean earlier this year. Inky, a ... Читать далее...
40. What causes people to have arthritisA man who smelled like a distillery flopped on a subway seat next to a priest. The man’s tie was stained, his face was plastered with red lipstick, and a half empty bottle of gin was sticking out of his torn coat pocket. He opened his newspaper and began reading. After a few minutes, the ... Читать далее...