British Youth — Британская молодежь (1)

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1. British Youth — Британская молодежьMost 18 and 19 year-olds in Britain are quite independent people. Relationships within the British family are different now. Children have more freedom to make their own decisions. For example, children aged 13 may be employed part time in Great Britain. Aged 16 they can leave home, marry with «parents’ consent». Age 18 can vote, ... Читать далее...
2. British Youth — Британская молодежь (2)Most 18 and 19 year-olds in Britain are quite independent people. English people say that children grow up more quickly now. Relationships within the British family are different now. Children have more freedom to make their own decisions. For example, children aged 13 may be employed part time in Great Britain. Age 15 is legally ... Читать далее...
3. British Youth — Британская молодежь (3)Young people from all walks of life are united according to their interests by the established youth organizations in Britain. These organizations develop because of the contribution of both full-time and part-time youth workers and a great number of volunteers. Outdoor pursuits involve everything from pony trekking to rock-climbing or canoeing and help young people ... Читать далее...
4. American and British schools — Американские и Британские школыIn America, all children from six to sixteen go to school. They spend six years in «elementary» school, and four or six years in «secondary» or «high» school. School education is free. At the end of every school year, the children take a test. If a child does well, he goes into next class («grade»). ... Читать далее...
5. British enthusiasm about cars — Британская страсть к автомобилямThe British are enthusiastic about mobility. They regard the opportunity to travel far, and frequently as a right. Some commuters spend up to two or three hours each day getting to work in London or some other big city and back home to their suburban or country homes in the evening. Most people do not ... Читать далее...
6. British cuisine — Британская кухняAlthough British cuisine is not recognized as a worldwide celebrity like French or Italy cuisine, but it obviously belongs to one of the most refined and special ones. Of course everyone has ever heard of English breakfast and afternoon tea which are an essential part of the Englishmen everyday life. English breakfast can hardly be ... Читать далее...
7. British HomesТопик Британские дома рассказывает о том, какие дома существуют в Великобритании, какие из них дороже, а какие — дешевле и какие из них больше нравятся британцам. There are 22 million homes in Britain — big homes and small homes, old cottages and new buildings, houses and flats. (Americans say «apartment» but British people say «flat»). ... Читать далее...
8. British Private EducationSeven per cent of British schoolchildren go to private schools called independent schools. There are 2,400 independent schools and they have been growing in number and popularity since the mid-1980’s. Parents pay for these schools, and fees vary from about 250 pounds a term for a private nursery to 3,000 pounds a term or more ... Читать далее...
9. British CommonwealthТопик Британское Содружество познакомит вас с существующим в настоящее время добровольным межгосударственным объединением суверенных государств, в которое входят Великобритания и почти все ее бывшие доминионы, колонии и протектораты. Содружество в «новой» форме образовалось в 1949 году. Содружество не имеет Устава, Договора или Конституции. Все 49 государств-членов имеют равный статус и не являются зависимыми одно от ... Читать далее...
10. Education in GB and USA — Образование в Великобритании и СШАEducation is very important for every person. It gives information and opportunities for further life. Every country has its own, unique system of education. We can note examples of many different systems, but I think the most developed and popular are: education system in the USA, the education system in Great Britain, as the most ... Читать далее...
11. British Literature — Британская литератураGreat Britain gave the world a lot of talented people. Many famous writers and poets were born and lived in Great Britain. One of the best known English playwrights was William Shakespeare. He draw ideas for his tragedies and comedies from the history of England and ancient Rome. Many experts consider Shakespeare the greatest writer ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод слова youthYouth — молодость, юность, молодежь Перевод слова The first blush of youth — расцветающая молодая жизнь the youth of the world — юность мира youth organization — молодежная организация They were in the flower of Youth and beauty. Они были в расцвете молодости и красоты. She mourned the loss of her Youth. Ее огорчало то, ... Читать далее...
13. British and American families — Британские и американские семьиBritish and American families are small. In fact the populations of both Britain and the USA have stopped growing. The typical family has a father, mother and two children. Grandparents come to visit, but do not usually live with their children. Most people get married between the ages of 20 and 23 but many marriages ... Читать далее...
14. The British Education System. State Education in Britain. — Система образования в Великобритании. Государственное образованиеAll state schools in Britain are free, and schools provide their pupils with books and equipment for their studies. Nine million children attend 35.000 schools in Britain. Education is compulsory from 5 till 16 years. Parents can choose to send their children to a nursery school or a pre-school playgroup to prepare them for the ... Читать далее...
15. British educationBritish education helps to develop fully the abilities ofindividuals, for their own benefit and of society as a whole. Compulsoryschooling takes place between the ages of 5 and 16, but some pupilsremain at shool for 2 years more, to prepare for further highereducation. Post-school education is organized flexibly, to provide a widerange of opportunities for ... Читать далее...
16. British and American FamiliesТопик Британские и американские семьи рассказывает, чем схожи и чем отличаются семьи в Англии и США. Как правило, семьи небольшие, и население обеих стран растет не из-за естественного прироста, а в результате иммиграции. Очень много неполных семей, образ жизни примерно одинаков, но семьи в Америке имеют больший доход, чем в Великобритании. British and American families ... Читать далее...
17. Cultural Life of Youth — Культурная жизнь молодежи (1)Science and culture are two powerful wings of progress of the youth of the country. The might of the country lies in the unity of its people. Special attention is being paid to studying the native culture. The primary task of today is to accelerate the cultural development of the youth. In school and out ... Читать далее...
18. Great Britain and the USA: Life of Youth — Великобритания и США: жизнь молодежиOur youth is mostly similar to the youth abroad in many aspects of life. Numerous youth organizations have been formed since the Second World War, uniting young people from all classes and sections of the population. In the USA exists a Young Republican Federation, Young Christian Association, some religious organizations for Jewish youth. Youth organization ... Читать далее...
19. A long-haired youth was hitchhiking through the deep SouthA long-haired youth was hitchhiking through the deep South. He got a ride from a mean-looking redneck trucker. After riding about 30 miles in silence, the youth finally said, «Well, aren’t you going to ask me?» «Ask you what?» replied the trucker. «If I’m a boy or a girl,» answered the youth. «Don’t matter,» replied ... Читать далее...
20. Education in Great BritainEducation in Great Britain is provided by the Local Education Authority in each county. Until recently, each LEA was free to decide how to organize education in its own area. However, in 1988 the «National Curriculum» was introduced. It means that there is greater government control over what is taught in schools now. Children under ... Читать далее...
21. British Stereotypes — Британские стереотипыThere are certain stereotypes of national character which are well known in Britain. For instance, the Irish are supposed to be great talkers, the Scots have a reputation for being careful with money, the Welsh are renowned for their singing abilities, and the English are considered to be reserved. These characteristics are, of course, only ... Читать далее...
22. The British Media — Средства массовой информации ВеликобританииThe British Media consists of the press and radio and TV broadcasting. Now a couple of words about papers. First of all there is no subscription. You may buy any on sale. There are two main types of newspapers: the «popular» papers and the «quality» papers. The popular papers are less in size, with many ... Читать далее...
23. The British Education System. Private Education. — Система образования в Великобритании. Частное образованиеSeven per cent of British schoolchildren go to private schools called independent schools. There are 2.400 independent schools and they have been growing in number and popularity since the mid-1980’s. Parents pay for these schools, and fees vary from about 250 pounds a term for a private nursery to 3.000 pounds a term or more ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод слова BritishBritish — британский, английский Перевод слова British Museum — Британский музей of British origin — британского происхождения his British promoter — его агент в Великобритании He has British nationality. Он имеет британское гражданство. Six British sailors drowned. Шесть британских моряков утонули. She has applied for British citizenship. Она подала заявление на получение британского гражданства....
25. Formality and informality in British Society — Формальности и неформальности в британском общствеTouring around Britain involves observing various formal ceremonies, so the tourists get an impression that the British are generally formal in their day-to-day behaviour. But it is not true. Everything depends on whether the person is playing a public role or a private one. When people are on duty they have to obey some strict ... Читать далее...
26. Being Different — British CharacterThe British can be particularly and stubbornly conservative about anything which is perceived as token of Britishness. In these use the same scales that are used nearly everywhere else in the world. But it has had only limited The British can be particularly and stubbornly conservative about anything which is perceived as token of Britishness. ... Читать далее...
27. Problems of Youth — Проблемы молодежиLife used to be fun for ‘teenagers’. They used to have money to spend, and free time to spend it in. They used to wear teenage clothes, and meet in teenage coffee bars and discos. Some of them still do. But for many young people, life is harder now. Jobs are difficult to find. There’s ... Читать далее...
28. Life of Youth in Britain — Жизнь молодежи в Великобритании (1)Young people from all walks of life are united according to their interests by the established youth organizations in Britain. These organizations develop because of the contribution of both full-time and part-time youth workers and a great number of volunteers. Outdoor pursuits involve anything from pony trekking to rock-climbing or canoeing and help young people ... Читать далее...
29. Youth problems (3)Топик Проблемы молодежи (3) раскрывает еще больше проблем, с которыми сталкивается молодежь в нашей стране. Во времена Советского Союза многие проблемы замалчивались, но сейчас пришло время решать все эти тяжелые вопросы. Среди «наболевших» проблем подрастающего поколения можно отметить: недопонимание со старшим поколением или «конфликт поколений», курение, алкоголь, наркомания, участие в бандах или фашистских группировках, ранний ... Читать далее...
30. Driving in Great Britain — Вождение в ВеликобританииWelcome to the free Tourist Information Line for visitors to Great Britain. For information on visas and immigration, please press one. For information on driving in Britain, please press two. For information on hotels, please press three. For information on public transport in Britain, please press four. To return to this menu at any time ... Читать далее...
31. British Homes — Жилища англичанThere are 22 million homes in Britain — big homes and small homes, old cottages and new buildings, houses and flats. (Americans say «apartment» but British people say «flat»). Many British people love old houses and these are often more expensive than modern ones. They also love gardening and you will see gardens everywhere you ... Читать далее...
32. British Military Officer Fitness ReportsThe British Military writes OFR’s (officer fitness reports). The form used for Royal Navy and Marines fitness reports is the S206. The following are actual excerpts taken from people’s «206’s»…. — His men would follow him anywhere, but only out of curiosity. — I would not breed from this Officer. — This Officer is really ... Читать далее...
33. British Individualism — Британский индивидуализмThe British can be particularly and stubbornly conservative about anything which is perceived as a token of Britishness. In these matters, their conservatism can combine with their individualism; they are rather proud of being different. It is: for example, very difficult to imagine that they will ever agree to change from driving on the left-hand ... Читать далее...
34. British IslesТопик Британские острова рассказывает об истории возникновения островов, отделившихся от Европейского континента во время Ледникового периода. Вы узнаете о древних народах Британии и ее завоевателях, как эволюционировал древний язык под влиянием языков и диалектов вторгшихся на территорию страны народов. И только в 19-ом веке английский язык стал распространяться по миру, а после 1930 года, действительно, ... Читать далее...
35. The Population of the British Isles — Население Британских острововThe British Isles are the home of four nations — English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish. Even though foreigners often call all British people «English», and sometimes have difficulty in appreciating the distinctions, the component nations of the United Kingdom are well aware of their own individual characteristics. The Scots, Welsh and Irish regard themselves as ... Читать далее...
36. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandGreat Britain lies on the Atlantic coast of Western Europe, separated from France by only 34 km of water. It is made up of three countries, England, Scotland and Wales. Great Britain with Northern Ireland forms the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The capital of the United Kingdom is London, in England. ... Читать далее...
37. Cultural Life of Youth — Культурная жизнь молодежиNowadays when our independent state is developing, much attention is paid to our youth. The desire of our young people to become qualified specialists in future motivates them to enter higher educational establishments. For young people higher education is the method of developing their talents and abilities, their creative potential. That is why beside their ... Читать далее...
38. Press in Britain — Британская прессаProbably in no other country are there such great differences between the daily newspapers. On the one hand, there are the ‘quality’ newspapers: The Times, The Independent, The Guardian, The Financial Times, and The Daily Telegraph. These concern themselves with factual reports of major national and international events in the world of politics and business, ... Читать далее...
39. Higher Education in The UKThere are more than 60 universities in the U. K. The leadinguniversities are Cambridge, Oxford and London. English universitiesdiffer from each other in traditions, general organization, internalgoverment, etc. British universities are comparatively small, theapproximate number is about 7-8 thousand students. Most universitieshave under 3000 students, some even less than 1500 ones. London andOxford universities are ... Читать далее...
40. Education in Australia — Образование в АвстралииThere exists a centralized national system of education in Australia. The top of this system is the Federal Ministry of Education. But there are still many differences in the structure and the curricula of schools in different states. There exist two types of schools in the country: state schools and private schools. Tuition in state ... Читать далее...