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1. Computer revolution – Компьютерная революция 50 years ago people didn’t even heard of computers, and today we cannot imagine life without them. Computer technology is the fastest-growing industry in the world. The first computer was the size of a minibus and weighed a ton. Today, its job can be done by a chip the size of a pin head. And […]...
2. The Achievement of Science, Technical Revolution and Our Day-to-day Life Топик Достижения науки, научно-техническая революция и наша повседневная жизнь – описывает, как изменилась наша жизнь, благодаря неисчислимому количеству изобретений. Даже трудно предположить, когда было сделано самое-самое первое изобретение. Из самых важных – это, конечно, электричество, транспорт и компьютер. Компьютер буквально преобразил жизнь каждого пользователя, и возможности компьютеров бесконечны, взять хотя бы, к примеру, электронную почту […]...
3. The invention of the Computer В небольшом топике Изобретение компьютера рассказывается о том, что первый проект был разработан уже в середине 1830-х годов, но только более чем через столетие компьютер вошел в нашу жизнь. Сейчас трудно представить, как мы обходились без ПК, планшетов, интернета и электронной почты. Personal computers are now commonplace in most homes throughout the world, and are […]...
4. Компьютер/ Computer На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Computer Компьютер Computers have drastically changed everyone’s lives. Several decades ago people haven’t even known anything about these electronic devices, whereas nowadays even a small child can operate this machine. Almost all modern technology depends on computers, which are used for data storage: files, secret information, bank transactions […]...
5. Two groups of computer experts were set up in order to Two groups of computer experts were set up in order to find out whether computer is male or female: one group was male, and the other group was female. The group of women reported that computers should be refereed to as “HE” because: 1. In order to get their attention you have to turn them […]...
6. Computers Топик Компьютеры рассказывает историю компьютеров – потомков простого арифмометра, изобретенного профессором Чарльзом Бэббиджем в 1812 году. В наше время компьютеры используются повсеместно: индивидуальными пользователями, учеными, врачами-практиками, для обучения школьников основам информатики и вычислительной техники. Каждый выпускник школы должен уметь пользоваться компьютером, это важно для дальнейшей успешной карьеры. Если современный компьютер работает быстрее и точнее, чем […]...
7. Компьютерные игры/ Computer Games На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Computer Games Компьютерные игры Computers have become a major part of our everyday life. People simply can’t live without them. They work and study with the help of computers, find information, and, of course, play different games. Speaking about computer games, I should say that they are gaining […]...
8. Computer games В топике Компьютерные игры приводятся аргументы “за” и “против” того, что подростки проводят слишком много времени за компьютером, играя в бесконечные игры. У этого времяпрепровождения есть и плюсы и минусы. Каждый выбирает сам, но можно часть времени посвятить и спорту на свежем воздухе, и встречам с друзьями. Computer games are gaining more and more popularity […]...
9. Can we live longer – Можем ли мы жить дольше Young people consider that their life is long, but old people often say that life runs so quickly. As far as we know the length of life in Russia is shorter than in other countries. The average person lives only 70-75 years nowadays. Women live a little longer than men. There are many reasons to […]...
10. Перевод слова computer Computer – компьютер Перевод слова Personal computer – персональный компьютер all-purpose computer – многоцелевой компьютер to run a computer – работать на компьютере My Computer’s gone haywire. С моим комьютером происходит что-то неладное. My Computer went nuts on me. Мой компьютер стал выдавать мне какую-то ерунду. My Computer is working slow. Мой компьютер работает медленно. […]...
11. Значение идиомы step on it [step on it] or [step on the gas] {v. phr.} 1. To push down on thegas pedal to make a car go faster. Be very careful when you step onthe gas. Don’t go too fast. Compare: GIVE IT THE GUN. 2. {informal}To go faster; hurry. Step on it, or we’ll be late for school. John […]...
12. Плюсы и минусы компьютера/ Pros And Cons Of The Computer На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Pros And Cons Of The Computer Плюсы и минусы Интернета There are many modern appliances in everyday life. We can say that computer is one of them. It is rather useful for those who work or study. I’m sure before the computer was invented people didn’t even think […]...
13. Компьютер в моей жизни/ Computer in My Life Компьютер в моей жизни Computer in My Life Компьютер является одним из лучших изобретений 20-го века. Трудно поверить, что один маленький экран с клавиатурой может изменить жизнь всех людей. В прошлом люди не могли даже представить себе, что: Письма будут доставляться адресату в мгновенье ока, Музыка может быть загружена за несколько секунд, Миллионы документов могут […]...
14. Перевод идиомы step-by-step, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: step-by-step Перевод: шаг за шагом, постепенно Пример: My grandfather has made a great effort and step-by-step he has learned how to use a computer. Мой дедушка сильно постарался, и постепенно научился пользоваться компьютером....
15. Idiots on the computer Any time you feel dumb, don’t worry. Check out the following excerpts from a “Wall Street Journal” article by Jim Carlton. Lots of people are dumber than you. 1. Compaq is considering changing the command “Press Any Key” to “Press Return Key” because of the many calls asking where the “Any” key is. 2. AST […]...
16. Video and Computer Games Video and computer games are extremely popular nowadays. A lot of people play computer games in order to escape dull reality and to fight with horrible monsters or to save the world from hostile aliens. Video and computer games give one the opportunity to plunge into exciting adventures: to explore complicated mazes, to combat frightful […]...
17. The History of Computer Development – История развития компьютера The rapidly advancing field of electronics led to construction of the first general-purpose electronic computer in 1946 at the University of Pennsylvania. It was Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer or ENIAC, the device contained 18,000 vacuum tubes and had a speed of several hundred multiplications per minute. Its program was wired into the processor and […]...
18. Buying Computer Accessories Ginger: It’s really nice of you to come with me to buy my computer. This is the Desktop I’m thinking about. Kevin: This is okay, but if I were you, I’d buy a Laptop. It’s more Versatile. You can travel with it. Ginger: I’m not sure about getting a laptop. The Screen is so small. […]...
19. Buying Computer Accessories Ginger: It’s really nice of you to come with me to buy my computer. This is the Desktop I’m thinking about. Kevin: This is okay, but if I were you, I’d buy a Laptop. It’s more Versatile. You can travel with it. Ginger: I’m not sure about getting a laptop. The Screen is so small. […]...
20. Значение идиомы pick the brains of [pick the brains of] {v. phr.} To get ideas or information about aparticular subject by asking an expert. If you have time, I’d liketo pick your brains about home computers....
21. A hopeful suitor dropped into a computer-dating center A hopeful suitor dropped into a computer-dating center and registered his qualifications. He wanted someone who enjoyed water sports, liked company, favored formal attire, and was very small. The computer operated faultlessly. It sent him a penguin....
22. Types of computer viruses Adam and Eve virus: Takes a couple of bytes out of your Apple. Airline virus: You’re in Dallas, but your data is in Singapore. Anita Hill virus: Lies dormant for ten years. Arnold Schwarzenegger virus: Terminates and stays resident. It’ll be back. AT&T virus: Every three minutes it tells you what great service you are […]...
23. За и против компьютеров/ Computers: For And Against На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Why We Go To School За и против компьютеров Computers now are an essential part of our life. I can’t imagine my life without a computer. There so many advantages of using a computer. First of all they make our lives easier. Computers help us at school, university, […]...
24. Science and technology В топике Наука и технологии я рассказываю о большой роли научных достижений и новых технологий в жизни современного человека. Выдающихся изобретений много, например, телевидение и радио, но здесь я хочу рассказать о компьютере. Современный компьютер способен выполнять различные задачи, но работа на нем требует определенных навыков. Компьютер дает множество преимуществ пользователю и все их перечислить […]...
25. Chain Letter Type lI Chain Letter Type lI: Make a wish!!! (This is where you have to scroll down) Really, go on and make one wish!!! Oh please, s/he’ll never go out with you!!! Wish something else!!! Not *that* either, you pervert!! Is your finger getting tired yet? You Can Stop now moron!!!!!!!! Wasn’t that fun? Hope you made […]...
26. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “Компьютер (Computer)” По-английски Перевод на русский Amy: Hi, Sean. How are you? Эми: Привет, Шон. Как дела? Sean: Hi, Amy. I’m fine, thank you. It’s good to hear from you. Шон: Привет, Эми. Все хорошо, спасибо. Рад слышать тебя. Amy: Sorry to bother you, but I have one problem and I think you might help me with […]...
27. Speaking About the Future Robert: These designs are really Futuristic-looking. Mara: I’m trying to be Forward-thinking and imagine what the world will be like in 50 to 100 years. Robert: You think that the world will be filled with Space-age gadgets like these? Mara: That’s the natural Evolution of Technology for the next 100 years, I think. We will […]...
28. Industrial Revolution Industrial Revolution – term usually applied to the social and economic changes that mark the transition from a stable agricultural and commercial society to a modern industrial society relying on complex machinery rather than tools. It is used historically to refer primarily to the period in British history from the middle of the 18th cent. […]...
29. Значение идиомы blow one’s brains out [blow one’s brains out] {v. phr.} 1. To shoot yourself in the head. Mr. Jones lost all his wealth, so he blew his brains out. 2. {slang} To work very hard; overwork yourself. The boys blew their brains out to get the stage ready for the play. Mary is not one to blow her brains […]...
30. Computers – Компьютеры Computers appeared in people’s life not long ago. In the middle of the 20th century common people had no idea about them. In 1951 the first commercially available computer was introduced. In 1975 personal computers appeared. The Importance of Computers It is hard to imagine modern life without computers. The sphere of their application is […]...
31. Топик “Компьютерные игры” (Computer games) Some years ago computer games were quite simple and rare and the scientific research concluded that they stimulated good results at school and at work. But what about modern games that have become quite complicated and absolutely available for everyone? Many children start playing computer games at the age of 4 or 5. For most […]...
32. Значение идиомы beat one’s brains out [beat one’s brains out] or [beat one’s brains] {v. phr.}, {slang} To try very hard to understand or think out something difficult; tire yourself out by thinking. It was too hard for him and he beat his brains out trying to get the answer. Some students are lazy, but others beat their brains and succeed....
33. Перевод слова human Human – человеческий, человек Перевод слова Human being – человек, человеческое существо the human race – род людской human evolution – эволюция человека Human Rights – права человека Human life is sacred. Человеческая жизнь неприкосновенна. To err is Human. Человеку свойственно ошибаться. Human beings are very imitative. Люди по своей природе хорошо умеют подражать....
34. One day Pete was complaining to his friend One day Pete was complaining to his friend “my elbow hurts. I better see a doctor”. His friend said “Don’t do that. There’s a computer in the drug store that can diagnose anything. It’s quicker and cheaper than visiting a doctor. Simply put a urine sample in the machine and it will diagnose your problem […]...
35. HOW TO COOK A TURKEY! HOW TO COOK A TURKEY! (The Thanksgiving Special) Step 1:Go buy a turkey Step 2: Take a drink of whiskey (scotch) of JD Step 3: Put turkey in the oven Step 4: Take another 2 drinks of whiskey Step 5: Set the degree at 375 ovens Step 6: Take 3 more whiskeys of drink Step […]...
36. Техника/ Technology На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Technology Техника We live in a world of technology and modern gadgets. People simply can’t imagine their lives without mobile phones, computers, iPads and music players. Various technological tools have become a part of our daily life. The list of modern inventions can be endless. They have made […]...
37. Education in my life – Образование в моей жизни Education plays a very important role in our life. It is one of the most valuable possessions a man can get in his life. During all the periods of human history education ranked high among people. Human progress mostly depended upon well-educated people. Self-education is very important for the development of human’s talents. Only through […]...
38. I Want to be a Programmer – Я хочу быть программистом I want to become a computer programmer. I am interested in computers. It is a whole new world. Many people continue careers of their parents or grand parents but it is not the case with me. My mother is a teacher and my father is a doctor. But I don’t want to be neither a […]...
39. Famous people of Great Britain – Знаменитые люди Великобритании Great 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 […]...
40. Is It Science that Does Us Good or Does it Bring Disaster? В топике Достижения науки – нам во благо или во вред? рассматриваются достижения науки и техники, их влияние на окружающую среду, с одной стороны и улучшение условий жизни человека, с другой стороны. Все-таки, наука сделала очень много для прогресса, и мы уже не можем представить нашу жизнь без привычных удобств, и в этом – большая […]...