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1. Abraham Lincoln (2) Abraham Lincoln was the son of a poor farmer. He was born in 1809 and his childhood was spent in hard work. He helped his father on their small farm. But in 1816, when Abraham was only 7 years old, his father lost his farm and his family moved to another part of the country. […]...
2. Abraham Lincoln – Авраам Линкольн Abraham Lincoln was born in Hodgenville, Kentucky, on 12th February, 1809. His family was poor, so Lincoln didn’t go to school. He mostly studied at home. He used to borrow books or study the bible. At the age of 22, Lincoln left Kentucky and moved to the village of New Salem in Illinois. There, he […]...
3. Биография Авраама Линкольна/ The Biography of Abraham Lincoln На английском языке Перевод на русский язык The Biography of Abraham Lincoln Биография Авраама Линкольна Abraham Lincoln is one of the most famous American presidents. To be precise, he is the 16th president of the USA. Thanks to him the country successfully went through financial, military, moral and other types of crisis. He was also […]...
4. Abe Lincoln An older man wearing a stovepipe hat, a waistcoat and a phoney beard sat down at a bar and ordered a drink. As the bartender set it down, he asked, “Going to a party?” “Yeah,” the man answered, “I’m supposed to come dressed as my love life.” “But you look like Abe Lincoln,” protested the […]...
5. Famous People of America – Знаменитые люди Америки The fates of many famous people of America have very much in common. Thus, one of the most well-known statesmen of the USA, Abraham Lincoln, was born in 1809. His father was a poor farmer and the boy had to work much on their small farm. But he read a lot, too. When he grew […]...
6. Celebrations in the USA The population of the USA is made up of people of different nationalities. Centuries ago they brought with them their native celebrations. Some holidays which are marked in the United States originated in America. The number of holidays is different in different states – from 8 in the District of Columbia to 20 in Oklahoma. […]...
7. The Political System of the USA Washington, the capital of the United States, is situated on the Potomac River in the District of Columbia. The district is a piece of land which doesn’t belong to any state but to all the states. Under the Constitution, the federal government is divided into three branches. The legislative power is vested in Congress and […]...
8. Congress of the USA – Конгресс США The legislative branch of national government consists of two houses – the Senate and the House of Representatives – each with a different role, different powers, and a different electoral procedure. The House of Representatives is the institution of the federal government. The states are divided into congressional districts or constituencies of roughly equal size […]...
9. Перевод слова badly Badly – плохо, дурно, скверно, тяжело Перевод слова Badly wounded – тяжело раненный to be badly ill – быть опасно больным badly in need – в крайней нужде, бедности to sleep badly – спать плохо, не выспаться We Badly need a vacation. Мы остро нуждаемся в отдыхе. I think he paints very Badly. Я думаю, […]...
10. Перевод слова enemy Enemy – враг Перевод слова To be sworn enemies – быть заклятыми врагами he is an enemy of our cause – он враг нашего дела he is no enemy to wine – шутл. он не прочь выпить The Enemy showed no mercy. Враги были беспощадны. The Enemy was in full flight. Враг поспешно отступал. They […]...
11. Перевод слова courage Courage – бесстрашие, мужество, отвага Перевод слова Reckless courage – безрассудная отвага to lose courage – испугаться don’t lose courage! – мужайтесь! They resumed their Courage. Они вновь обрели мужество. Her Courage has inspired us. Ее смелость вдохновила нас. Sue showed great Courage throughout her illness. Сью проявила большую стойкость в течение всей ее болезни. […]...
12. Перевод слова southern Southern – южный Перевод слова Bland southern breeze – мягкий южный ветерок the southern section of the route – южный участок дороги southern celestial hemisphere – южная небесная полусфера These Southern girls are the very devil. Эти южанки – сущие ведьмы. The house has a Southern aspect. Фасад дома выходит на южную сторону. My bedroom […]...
13. Political system of Russia The Russian Federation is a Presidential (or a constitutional) republic. The President is the head of the state and is elected directly by the people. In fact he has much power, he controls all the three branches of power. The President can even dissolve the Duma if he doesn’t agree with his suggestions three times […]...
14. The Civil War Из топика о гражданской войне в США вы узнаете за что боролись каждая из сторон и кто победил в этой войне. Одной из главных причин войны был вопрос по освобождению чернокожих рабов. Президент Линкольн даровал свободу чернокожим рабам 1 января 1983 года. Официально война закончилась 1 апреля 1865 года. The purpose of the Civil War […]...
15. George Washington George Washington (1732-1799) won a lasting place in American History as the “Father of our Country”. For nearly twenty years he guided his country much as a father cares for a growing child. Washington lived an exciting life in exciting times. As a boy, he explored the wilderness. When he grew older, he helped the […]...
16. Значение идиомы honeymoon is over [honeymoon is over] The first happy period of friendship andcooperation between two persons or groups is over. A few monthsafter a new President is elected, the honeymoon is over and Congressand the President begin to criticize each other. The honeymoon wassoon over for the new foreman and the men under him....
17. Decoding the speeches Some key definitions to help decode Clinton’s speeches. More will be added as the President’s meaning becomes clear. Remember, do not attach meaning to words, it’s symbolism that is important. All – Clinton’s constituency. as: We ALL must make sacrifices to restore America’s economic health. Ask – Clintoneze for legislate. i. e. asking: legislating. Campaign […]...
18. Значение идиомы have the courage of one’s convictions [have the courage of one’s convictions] {v. phr.} To be braveenough to act according to your beliefs. Steve showed that he hadthe courage of his convictions by refusing to help another studentcheat in the exam. Owen knew that Pete had started the fight, buthe was afraid to say so; he did not have the courage […]...
19. Giuseppi walks into work, and he says Giuseppi walks into work, and he says, “Ey, Tony! You know who’s-a George Washington?” Tony says, “No, Giuseppi, who’s-a George Washington?” He says, “Hah! George-a Washington’s the first-a President of – a United States. I’m-a go to night school, learn all about-a United States, and become-a U. S.-a citizen.” A couple of days later, Giuseppi […]...
20. Значение идиомы no love lost [no love lost] {n. phr.} Bad feeling; ill will. Bob and Dickboth wanted to be elected captain of the team, and there was no lovelost between them. There was no love lost between the sales andthe accounting departments....
21. Washington, D. C The city of Washington, the capital of the United States ofAmerica is located in the District of Columbia (DC for short)Many people consider Washington DC to be one of the most beatifulcities in the world. It is filled with many parks, wide streetsand impressive buildings. In the centre of the city, in CapitolPark, visitors’ eyes […]...
22. Значение идиомы screw up one’s courage [screw up one’s courage] or [pluck up one’s courage] {v. phr.} Toforce yourself to be brave. The small boy screwed up his courageand went upstairs in the dark. When his father came home in a badmood, it took Pete some time to screw up his courage and ask him for adollar. Compare: WHISTLE IN THE […]...
23. The United States of America. History. – Соединенные Штаты Америки. История The history of this land is long. In prehistoric times hunters moved from Siberia to Alaska by land. Gradually they advanced southwards and settled all over North and South America. Each tribe developed its own language and customs. In 1492 Christopher Columbus sailed from Spain across the Atlantic Ocean. Instead of reaching India as he […]...
24. US Congress The United States of America is a federal republic consisting of50 states. Each of them has its own goverment (“stategoverment”). In some ways the United States are like 50 smallcountries. Each state has its own governor, its own police andits own laws. The present constitution was proclaimed in 1787 inPhiladelphia, the President is the head […]...
25. Presidents should not swear in on a Bible Barack Obama’s hand lies on a Bible held by Michelle Obama as he is sworn in as the 44th U. S. president on January 20, 2009. U. S. presidents should not be sworn into office with their hand on a Bible. At Monday’s inauguration of his second term, President Barack Obama will raise his right […]...
26. Значение идиомы bet on the wrong horse [bet on the wrong horse] {v. phr,}, {informal} To base your plans on a wrong guess about the result of something; misread the future; misjudge a coming event. To count on the small family farm as an important thing in the American future now looks like betting on the wrong horse. He expected Bush to […]...
27. Blake William – Уильям Блэйк William Blake, English poet, painter and printer, was born on November 28, 1757. You may have read his poems – about the lamb, the tiger, or his sad song about the poor chimney sweep. The strange thing is that in his own time many people thought him mad. Almost a century passed after his death […]...
28. The US Congress The Congress of the United States is composed of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate represents the states. Each state is granted at least one representative in the House. The remainder are apportioned among the states according to their population. The Senate of US is composed of one hundred members […]...
29. Значение идиомы shoot up [shoot up] {v.} 1. To grow quickly. Billy had always been asmall boy, but when he was thirteen years old he began to shoot up. 2. To arise suddenly. As we watched, flames shot up from the roofof the barn. 3. {informal} To shoot or shoot at recklessly; shoot andhurt badly. The cowboys got drunk […]...
30. Washington (2) Washington is the capital city of the United States. It is located on the north bank of the Potomac River. George Washington, the first President of the USA, after whom the city was named, selected an area for the capital. A hundred square miles were taken from states of Maryland and Virginia. It was called […]...
31. News from Washington WASHINGTON, DC – Frustrated by failed attempts to turn public support away from the president, congress today announced it would begin releasing completely fabricated documents and videotapes on Monday. Speaker Newt Gingrich addressed the press at the Capitol this morning. “We feel that with the release of all the documents from the Starr Inquisition, and […]...
32. Abraham wants to upgrade his PC to Windows 95 Abraham wants to upgrade his PC to Windows 95. Isaac is incredulous. ‘Pop,’ he says, ‘you can’t run Windows 95 on your old, slow 386. Everyone knows that you need at least a fast 486 with a minimum of 16 megs of memory in order to multitask effectively with Windows 95.’ But Abraham, the man […]...
33. Перевод слова north North – Север Перевод слова An expedition to the North Pole – экспедиция на Северный полюс to the north – на север, к северу utmost North – крайний север at a latitude of ten degrees north – на 10 градусе северной широты North pole – Северный полюс They live up North. Они живут на севере. […]...
34. The US Political System The USA is a presidential republic. The legislative power of the USA is vested in the Congress of the USA. The Congress was created by Article I of the Constitution, adopted in 1787. It consists of two chambers – the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate is made up of 100 members (2 […]...
35. Перевод слова president President – президент Перевод слова Campaign for the president – кампания кандидата в президенты a consultant to the President on foreign policy – советник президента по внешней политике acting president – временно исполняющий обязанности президента incoming president – вновь избранный президент The President declared war. Президент объявил войну. He could end up as President. Oн […]...
36. Hillary Clinton During the 1992 presidential campaign, Hillary Rodham Clinton observed, “Our lives are a mixture of different roles. Most of us are doing the best we can to find whatever the right balance is… For me, that balance is family, work, and service.” Hillary Diane Rodham, Dorothy and Hugh Rodham’s first child, was born on October […]...
37. The USA (2) The United States of America is another important English-speaking country. It consists of fifty different states and the District of Columbia joined together under one government. The USA covers an area of almost 9400000 square kilometres and is twice as large as all the countries of Europe combined. It is placed in the middle of […]...
38. Значение идиомы case in point [case in point] {n. phr.} An example that proves something or helps to make something clearer. An American can rise from the humblest beginnings to become President. Abraham Lincoln is a case in point....
39. Margaret Thatcher Топик Маргарет Тэтчер рассказывает о 71-м премьер-министре Великобритании от Консервативной партии. Первая и до сих пор единственная женщина, занимавшая этот пост, а также первая женщина, ставшая премьер-министром европейского государства. Премьерство Тэтчер стало самым продолжительным в XX веке. Получив прозвище “железной леди” за резкую критику советского руководства, она воплотила в жизнь ряд консервативных мер, ставших частью […]...
40. The first Jewish woman President is elected The first Jewish woman President is elected. She calls her Mother: “Mama, I’ve won the elections, you’ve got to come to the swearing-in ceremony.” “I don’t know, what would I wear?” “Don’t worry, I’ll send you a dressmaker” “But I only eat kosher food” “Mama, I am going to be the president, I can get […]...