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1. Winston Churchill – Уинстон Черчилль (1) Winston Churchill (1) The prominent politician Winston Churchill was born’ in 1874. He is the son of Lord Randolph Churchill and grandson of the seventh Duke of Marl-borough. He was educated at Harrow and Sandhurst and entered the Army in 1895. In 1900, he entered Parliament and soon became a prominent figure. He left the […]...
2. Sir Winston Churchill (2) Churchill was undoubtedly one of the greatest public figures of the 20th century. Extraordinary vitality, imagination, and boldness characterized his whole career. His weaknesses, such as his opposition to the expansion of colonial self-government, and his strengths sprang from the same source – the will to maintain Britain as a great power and a great […]...
3. 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 […]...
4. Forming a Government The Cabinet – Формирование правительства Кабинет министров The party which wins the most seats in the General Election forms the government in Britain. The leader of the winning party becomes Prime Minister. As leaders of their political parties and leaders of the country, Prime Ministers are powerful because they have the majority support in Parliament and they can choose their own ministers […]...
5. Перевод слова prime Prime – начало, первоначальный; расцвет, лучшее время Перевод слова Prime cause – первоначальная причина, первопричина the prime postulate of his theory – исходное положение в его теории in the prime of the life – в расцвете сил prime grade – высшее качество The police will see me as the Prime suspect. Полиция будет считать меня […]...
6. Перевод слова minister Minister – министр, священник Перевод слова Ex-minister – бывший министр, экс-министр the Minister of Finance – министр финансов forceful minister – влиятельный министр The Minister pronounced them man and wife. Священник объявил их мужем и женой. He always has access to the Prime Minister. У него всегда есть доступ к премьер-министру. The Minister said, “Let […]...
7. Перевод слова vanish Vanish – исчезать, пропадать Перевод слова To vanish from sight – скрыться из вида to vanish in the crowd – затеряться в толпе to make vanish – обращать в нуль When morning came, the mist had Vanished away. С наступлением утра туман рассеялся. The missing girl Vanished without a trace a year ago. Без вести […]...
8. Margaret Thatcher (2) Топик Маргарет Тэтчер (2) продолжает рассказывать о жизни и политической карьере первой в Великобритании женщины Премьер-министра. На этом посту Тэтчер предприняла энергичные усилия по реформированию британской экономики и всего общества. После победы Британии в Фолклендской войне, у Тэтчер был имидж сильного и авторитетного лидера. Но, в ноябре 1990 года, после возникших разногласий в Консервативной партии […]...
9. Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin – The President of Russia – Владимир Владимирович Путин – Президент России Vladimir Putin was born in Leningrad on October 7, 1952. In 1975, he graduated with a degree in law from Leningrad State University. He later earned a Ph. D. degree in economics. After graduation, Mr. Putin was assigned to work in the KGB. From 1985 to 1990, he worked in East Germany. In 1990, he […]...
10. Перевод слова premier Premier – премьер; первый, главный Перевод слова Premier violin – первая скрипка secure premier place – занять первое место premier institution – головная организация Flags were flying at half-mast because of the death of the Premier. Флаги были летающие приспущенный в связи со смертью премьер-министра. Former Israeli Premier Ehud Barak should carry his share of […]...
11. Перевод слова unlikely Unlikely – маловероятный, неправдоподобный, вряд ли Перевод слова Highly unlikely event – маловероятное событие unlikely origin – неправдоподобный источник unlikely outcome – маловероятный исход Recovery is Unlikely. Выздоровление маловероятно. They are Unlikely to accept our invitation. Вряд ли они примут наше приглашение. The Prime Minister is Unlikely to endorse this view. Премьер-министр вряд ли одобрит […]...
12. Made in Canada President Bill Clinton called Chretien with an emergency: Our largest condom factory has exploded!” the American President cried, “My people’s favourite form of birth control! This is a true disaster!” “Bill, da Canadian pipple would be ‘appy to do anyt’ing wit’in der power to ‘elp you,” replied the Prime Minister. “I do need your help,” […]...
13. Перевод слова emphasize Emphasize – придавать особое значение, подчеркивать Перевод слова Emphasize concern – придавать особое значение озабоченности de emphasize – преуменьшать роль emphasize a point – подчеркивать значение вопроса She Emphasized its importance to me. Она подчеркнула, как это важно для меня. The dress Emphasized the shape of her body. Платье подчеркивало ее фигуру. The Prime Minister […]...
14. Political System of Great Britain – Политическая система Великобритании (1) The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a constitutional monarchy. Britain does not have a written constitution. Parliament is the most important authority in Britain. The monarch serves formally as head of state. The present sovereign is Queen Elizabeth II (the second). The House of Commons consists of Members of Parliament. General […]...
15. Политическая система Великобритании/ Political System of Great Britain На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Political System of Great Britain Политическая система Великобритании Great Britain is a parliamentary monarchy. There are two heads in the country. One is the Queen, and the other is the Parliament. Almost all the power belongs to the Parliament, as the Queen is only a formal ruler of […]...
16. The British Parliament The British Parliament is the oldest in the world. It originatedin the 12th century as Witenagemot, the body of wise councillorsto consult the King in his policy. The BritishParliament consists of the House of Lords and the House ofCommons and the Queen as its head. The House of Commons plays themajor role in law-making. It […]...
17. Перевод слова responsible Responsible – ответственный Перевод слова To hold responsible in damages – считать ответственным за убытки hold responsible – быть ответственным responsible ministry – ответственное правительство person responsible for his acts – лицо, ответственное за свои действия He is Responsible enough for this job. Он достаточно ответственный человек для этой работы. She behaved in a very […]...
18. Constitutional Monarchy Britain is a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarch – Queen Elisabeth II as a head of state. The British constitution, isn’t set out in a single document. Instead it is made up of a combination of laws and conventions. A thousand years ago the Anglo-Saxon kings consulted the Great Council before taking important decisions. […]...
19. Places of Interest in London – Достопримечательности Лондона Hyde Park It’s the London’s largest and most fashionable park. It was once a royal hunting forest. There are restaurants and bars at each end of the Serpentine lake. Hire a boat. Downing Street Number 10, Downing Street has been the home of the British Prime Minister since 1735. The Houses of Parliament Its official […]...
20. Famous people Eugene 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 […]...
21. A Widespread Epidemic Alan: Did you see today’s news? There’s been an Outbreak of Podcaster’s Disease in the city. Katja: Oh, my God, not Podcaster’s Disease! I would not want To come down with that. Alan: The first outbreak was at the local high school, and the Health authorities thought it was localized. But a second, more Widespread, […]...
22. Значение идиомы face-to-face [face-to-face] {adj.} Being in the presence of a person; beingright with someone. The British prime minister came to Washingtonfor a face-to-face meeting with the President....
23. Значение идиомы to all intents and purposes [to all intents and purposes] {adv. phr.} In most ways; in fact. The president is called the head of state, but the prime minister, toall intents and purposes, is the chief executive....
24. Political System of Great Britain – Политическая система Великобритании (2) The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a constitutional monarchy. It means that the sovereign reigns but does not rule. Britain does not have a written constitution, but a set of laws. Parliament is the most important authority in Britain. Technically Parliament is made up of three parts: the Monarch, the House […]...
25. The State Power System in the Russian Federation – Государственная система власти в Российской Федерации In 1992 – shortly after the Soviet Union broke up – Russia established a transitional (temporary) government headed by Boris N. Yeltsin. Yeltsin had been elected president of the R. S. F. S. R. in 1991. After the break-up of the Soviet Union, Yeltsin continued to serve as president of Russia. In December 1993, Russia […]...
26. Places of Interest in Great Britain – Достопримечательности Великобритании (4) Great Britain is rich in world-famous places. Hide Park is the London’s largest and most fashionable park. It was once a royal hunting forest. There are restaurants and bars at each end of the Serpentine lake. You can hire a boat there. Number 10, Downing Street has been the home of the British Prime Minister […]...
27. Уроки по английскому языку – Урок 67 We took* my cousin to see* a cricket match last month. But he fell* asleep1 during2 the game. He slept* peacefully for two hours until a ball hit* him on the head and woke* him up. Hello, it’s nice to see* you again. How are you? Very well. I’m going to stay3 with you for […]...
28. “Великобритания” (Great Britain) The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the UK) occupies the British Isles and consists of 4 parts: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The country has the population of 60 million people within the land area of 244 thousand square kilometers. The isles are washed by the Atlantic Ocean in the north […]...
29. A Lutheran minister is driving down A Lutheran minister is driving down to New York to see the radio show and he’s stopped in Connecticut for speeding. The state trooper smells alcohol on his breath and then he sees an empty wine bottle on the floor, and he says, “Sir, have you been drinking?” And the minister says, “Just water.” The […]...
30. A Traditional Wedding I arrived at my friend Karin’s Wedding a little late and the ceremony had already begun. I’ve been to a lot of Civil ceremonies, but it had been a while since I’d attended a religious one. They had asked a Minister To Officiate. When I arrived, Karin and her Fiance, Jan, were standing in front […]...
31. An unfortunate coincidence One day Mrs. Jones went to have a talk with the minister at the local church. “Reverend,” she said, “I have a problem–my husband keeps falling asleep during your sermons. It’s very embarrassing. What should I do?” “I have an idea,” said the minister. “Take this hatpin with you. I will be able to tell […]...
32. Значение идиомы in the prime of life [in the prime of life] {adv. phr.} At the peak of one’s creativeabilities; during the most productive years. Poor John lost his jobdue to restructuring when he was in the prime of his life....
33. Olympic Games – Олимпийские игры The world’s greatest international sports games are known as the Olympic Games. The Olympic idea means friendship, fraternity and cooperation among the people of the world. The Olympic Movement proves that real peace can be achieved through sport. The Olympic emblem is five interlinked rings: blue, yellow, black, green and red. Any national flag contains […]...
34. Значение идиомы legal age [legal age] or [lawful age] The age at which a person is allowed todo a certain thing or is held responsible for an action. In moststates the legal age for voting is 27. He could not get a driver’slicense because he was not of lawful age....
35. Значение идиомы hold out [hold out] {v. phr.} 1. To put forward; reach out; extend; offer. Mr. Ryan held out his hand in welcome. The clerk held out a dressfor Martha to try on. The Company held out many fine promises toJack in order to get him to work for them. 2. To keep resisting; notyield; refuse to give […]...
36. New Zealand – Новая Зеландия (1) New Zealand is an island country in the Southwest Pacific Ocean. It lies about 1600 km southeast of Australia and about 10 500 km southwest of California. New Zealand belongs to a large island group called Polynesia. The country is situated on two main islands – the North Island and the South Island – and […]...
37. Значение идиомы hold up [hold up] {v.} 1. To raise; lift. John held up his hand. 2. Tosupport; hear; carry. The chair was too weak to hold up Mrs. Smith. 3. To show; call attention to; exhibit. The teacher held upexcellent models of composition for her class to imitate. 4. Tocheck; stop; delay. The wreck held up traffic on […]...
38. Australia (3) Топик Австралия (3) продолжает рассказывать о стране-континенте: Австралийском Союзе. Формальным главой государства, королевой Австралийского Союза, является Елизавета II. Правительство страны возглавляет премьер-министр. Австралия имеет двухпалатный федеральный парламент, состоящий из Сената и Палаты представителей. Из топика вы узнаете, что самой населенной и плодородной частью страны является восток и юго-восток и что в стране 5 крупных городов-портов: […]...
39. Перевод слова shareholder Shareholder – акционер, пайщик Перевод слова Dividend to shareholder – дивиденд акционеру shareholder’s equity – акционерный капитал, собственный капитал shareholder’s agreement – учредительный договор The Government is a minor Shareholder in the company. Правительство является мелким акционером этой компании. Similar questions arise in respect of the law to determine whether the direct rights of a […]...
40. Значение идиомы hold over [hold over] {v.} 1. To remain or keep in office past the end of theterm. The city treasurer held over for six months when the newtreasurer died suddenly. The new President held the members of theCabinet over for some time before appointing new members. 2. Toextend the engagement of; keep longer. The theater held over […]...