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1. Dublin – Дублин Dublin is a fine city, with beautiful grey stone houses. It is situated on the east coast of Ireland. If you go to Dublin you must visit its parks. They have beautiful gardens with deer, and there are markets there on Sundays. Dublin has always been a city of music. A lot of rock and […]...
2. The Irish Music Топик Ирландская музыка расскажет о красивой ирландской музыке. Народ Ирландии очень музыкален, любит петь, танцевать и сочинять музыку. Арфа – один из самых любимых музыкальных инструментов, а самым знаменитым арфистом в 17-ом веке был слепой музыкант О’Каролан. Первые ноктюрны были написаны также ирландцем – Джоном Филдом, учеником Клементи. Все знают творчество ирландской рок-группы U2. Многие […]...
3. Listening to Club Music Anastasia: This is the best Club in the city. Grace brought me here last month. You’re going to love it. Joshua: What?! Anastasia: You’re going to love this club. It has the best DJ in town. She Spins the best Mixes. Joshua: Did you say you’re going to get us some Mixed drinks? Anastasia: No, […]...
4. Short Irish Jokes Q: Did you hear about the Irish abortion clinic? A: It has a 12 month waiting list. Q: What’s long & green & has a low I. Q.? A: A St. Patrick’s Day Parade Q: Why do people wear shamrocks on St. Patrick’s Day? A: Regular rocks are too heavy. Q: Why can’t you borrow […]...
5. Spirits in Ireland Топик Ирландский алкоголь расскажет об истории ирландского виски и ирландского пива “Гиннесс”. Если сравнить между собой шотландский виски и ирландский, то между ними будет разница. И вот еще один очень интересный лингвистический факт: даже слово “виски” в Шотландии и Ирландии пишутся по-разному. Здесь даже приводится рецепт “кофе по-ирландски” и вы, конечно, сможете его правильно приготовить, […]...
6. A man stumbles up to the only other patron in a bar A man stumbles up to the only other patron in a bar and asks if he could buy him a drink. “Why of course,” comes the reply. The first man then asks: “Where are you from?” “I’m from Ireland,” replies the second man. The first man responds: “You don’t say, I’m from Ireland too! Let’s […]...
7. Some very common traits in two drunks A man stumbles up to the only other patron in a bar and asks if he could buy him a drink. “Why of course,” comes the reply. The first man then asks: “Where are you from?” “I’m from Ireland,” replies the second man. The first man responds: “You don’t say, I’m from Ireland too! Let’s […]...
8. Psychological Disorders Brett: Hi, Dr. Mollie. Could I speak to you for a few minutes? Dr. Mollie: Certainly. Have a seat. Brett: I’m really enjoying your Psychology class and I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions. Dr. Mollie: Sure, go ahead. Brett: Well, I have a friend who is Nervous all the time, […]...
9. Перевод слова song Song – песня, песнь Перевод слова The song of praise – хвалебная песнь prick song – дразнилка give us a song – спойте нам что-нибудь evergreen song – песня на все времена The Song is 24 bars long. В этой песне 24 такта. He sang a love Song. Он пел песню о любви. She whistled […]...
10. Equally qualified Young man Murphy applied for an engineering position at an Irish firm based in Dublin. An American applied for the same job and both applicants having the same qualifications were asked to take a test by the Department manager. Upon completion of the test both men only missed one of the questions. The manager went […]...
11. Jonathan Swift. (1667-1745) Jonathan Swift was the greatest of English satirists. His better satire at the contemporary social order in general and an the policy of English government in particular. That’s why the Irish people considered Swift the champion in the struggle against the wealthy and freedom of their country. Jonathan Swift was born in Dublin, but he […]...
12. The work qualification test Murphy applied for an engineering position at an Irish firm based in Dublin. An American applied for the same job and both applicants having the same qualifications were asked to take a test by the Department manager. Upon completion of the test both men only missed one of the questions. The manager went to Murphy […]...
13. Значение идиомы duty calls [duty calls] {n. phr.} One must attend to one’s obligations. “I’d love to stay and play more poker,” Henry said, “but duty calls and I must get back to the office.”...
14. History of London Топик История Лондона вкратце знакомит вас с историей столицы Великобритании и Северной Ирландии. Сам древний город начинался с небольшого поселения римлян, вторгшихся в Британию в 43 году н. э. В этом месте они построили мост, а поселение – на правом берегу Темзы и назвали его Лондиниум, что означает “поселение на разливающейся реке”. Сейчас это большой […]...
15. Irish Pub Jokes Murphy won the Irish Sweepstakes $100,000.00 and was on a long holiday in America. He went on a bus tour and traveled for hours and hours through desert country and oil fields. Murphy said, “Where are we now?” The guide said, “We’re in the great state of Texas.” “It’s a big place,” said Murphy. The […]...
16. Перевод слова city City – город, большой город Перевод слова To live in the city – жить в городе capital city – столица free city – вольный город in the core of the city – в самом сердце города City life is not for me. Городская жизнь не для меня. The City was dimmed-out. Улицы в городе были […]...
17. Irish and America The American connection is based on such enormous numbers of Irish men and women making their way to the New World for so many different reasons that nobody is quite sure of the actual numbers involved. It is estimated that in the period between 1717 and 1775 something like a quarter of a million Ulstermen […]...
18. Oscar Wilde (2) Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin on October 16, 1854. His father was a famous Irish surgeon. His mother was well known in Dublin as a writer of verse and prose. At school, and later at Oxford, Oscar displayed gift for art and the humanities. While at the university, Wilde became one of the most […]...
19. Northern Ireland (2) Northern Ireland, also known as Ulster, is still a part of the United Kingdom. It is made up of six countries: Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry, Tyrone. One third of the population lives in and around the capital, Belfast. Belfast is also the most important port and commercial and industrial centre. Some parts of the […]...
20. Customs and Traditions in Great Britain – Обычаи и традиции в Великобритании The 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 […]...
21. Kiev Kiev is the capital of our country. It is the largest city in the Ukraine. More than three million people live there. Kiev was founded more than 1500 years ago. It is the political, economic, industrial and cultural centre of our country. There are many factories in Kiev. They make different products. In Kiev there […]...
22. Мой город/ My Native Town На английском языке Перевод на русский язык My Native Town Мой город My name is Ekaterina and I’m thirteen years old. I live in Moscow. It is the capital of Russia and the biggest city of the country. My city is very beautiful. All tourists of our city always want to visit Red Square. The […]...
23. Great Britain (4) Из топика Великобритания (4) вы узнаете много интересных подробностей о населении, климате, рельефе, реках, деревнях и климате страны. В тройку известных университетов, кроме Оксфорда и Кембриджа, можно добавить и университет Глазго. В Великобритании хорошо развита промышленность и сельское хозяйство. Главные промышленные центры – Шеффилд, Бирмингем и Манчестер. Крупнейшие города страны – Лондон, Бирмингем, Кардифф, Манчестер, […]...
24. Keeping a high profile in an office Never write a note or memo if you can phone or visit instead; everyone wants to talk whenever you’re ready. Don’t sit down to talk. The acoustics are better the higher you are, and remember that most people are a bit deaf so speak up louder! Try to talk with _at least_ three people between […]...
25. Art schools – Школы искусств The Metropolitan School of Art began as an academy esta – blished in 1746 by the Royal Dublin Society, for the promotion of drawing and painting. During the first hundred years of the School’s existence, instruction was free of charge; and the four departments of figure drawing, landscape and ornament, architec – ture, and modeling, […]...
26. Music is my life I love music, I think people can not live without it. The first thing I do in the morning I switch on my tape – recorder. We can hear music everywhere: in the streets, in the shops, on TV, over the radio, in the cars, in the parks, everywhere. I think it’s really doesn’t matter […]...
27. Great Britain (5) В топике Великобритания (5) рассказывается о географическом положении страны, климате, населении и о форме правления в современном Соединенном Королевстве. Из 4-х стран, входящих в Соединенное Королевство, Англия признана ведущей, как самая богатая, плодородная и самая населенная часть страны. В топике также приводятся описания Шотландии, Уэльса и Северной Ирландии. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and […]...
28. London (9) London, the capital of Great Britain, is situated on the Thames River. It is the largest city in Europe with a population of eight and a quarter million. It is divided into four parts: the City, Westminster, the West End and the East End. The City is the business and commercial heart of London. Many […]...
29. Music in Our Life Топик Музыка в нашей жизни рассказывает о том, как важна музыка. Музыка сопровождает нас с детства, и она повсюду: дома, в концертном зале, в парке, у моря, в лесу и даже на улице. Это искусство, которое отражает жизнь, ведь музыка отражает эмоции людей. Мы все имеем разное отношение к музыке: одни сочиняют музыку, другие ее […]...
30. My native town (Tomsk) В топике Мой родной город Томск – я рассказываю о древнем и красивом городе, в котором я родился, и который я очень люблю. Томск – студенческий город, в нем много университетов и институтов, много памятников и ярких цветов. У каждого человека есть родной город и неважно, большой он или маленький. I live in Tomsk. It […]...
31. Перевод слова love Love – любовь, привязанность, влюбленность; любить Перевод слова Love of country – любовь к родине, патриотизм love of gain – корыстолюбие unrequited love – любовь без взаимности love at first sight – любовь с первого взгляда She Loves her husband deeply. Она сильно любит своего мужа. I Love cooking Я люблю готовить. I fell in […]...
32. About Britain in brief – О Великобритании кратко Great Britain or Foggy Albion, or Britain consists of England, Scotland, and Wales. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland includes Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The UK is an island state: it is composed of some 5 thousand small islands lie varying distances from the coasts. Geographically, the island of GB is […]...
33. Great Britain (3) Топик Великобритания (3) продолжает рассказывать о стране. В состав Соединенного Королевства Великобритании и Северной Ирландии входят четыре страны: Англия (столица – Лондон), Шотландия (Эдинбург), Уэльс (Кардифф) и Северная Ирландия (Белфаст). Каждая страна имеет свою государственную эмблему. Народы всех 4-х стран составляют Британскую нацию. Официальным языком является английский язык, при этом активно существуют шотландский язык и […]...
34. Funny Humor about the Irish This is a true story of the late Irish author Brendan Behan who one night collapsed in a diabetic coma in a Dublin street. It was at a time when he was at the height of his drunken notoriety and passes-by naturally thought he was dead drunk. They took him to the nearby surgery of […]...
35. Перевод слова word Word – слово, выражать словами Перевод слова A word of Greek derivation – слово греческой этимологии in the broad sense of the word – в широком смысле слова righteous in word and in deed – праведный в словах и делах May I get a Word in? Могу я вставить словечко? Give me your Word. Дай […]...
36. Ireland monument to Choctaw Nation finished Got word from a reader today that a sculpture made in honor of a donation from the Choctaw Nation to the people of Ireland in 1847 has been finished and is now on display in Bailic Park in Middleton, a small town of 12,000 not far from Ireland’s southern coast in County Cork. The backstory […]...
37. Washington (4) The capital of the United States of America was founded in 1791 in the District of Columbia. The capital received the name of Washington – after the name of the commander-in-chief of the American army in the War for Independence who became the first President of the United States. President Washington himself took an active […]...
38. Introducing myself – My name is Helen Let me introduce myself. I’m Helen Galachinskaya. I was born on the 23 of December 1993 in Aktobe. My sign of the zodiac is Capricorn. Capricorns are generally serious about whatever they do. Capricorns are down-to-earth. It is wrong for me because I’m usually emotional and active. My life is very diverse. I think that […]...
39. My Khabarovsk В топике Мой Хабаровск я расскажу о своем родном городе и, хотя сейчас я живу в Белогорске, я очень люблю Хабаровск – второй по величине город на Дальнем Востоке после Владивостока и один из крупнейших городов в России. Этот город – культурный и образовательный центр, в нем много театров, кинотеатров, музеев, институтов и университетов. Кроме […]...
40. Blagoveschensk – My Native Town В топике Благовещенск – мой родной город я делюсь впечатлениями о моем любимом городе. Благовещенск был основан в 1861 году. Сейчас мой город – центр Амурской области, он расположен на правом берегу реки Амур и нам хорошо виден китайский город Хэйхэ. Жители нашего региона могут посещать Китай каждый день, имея лишь заграничный паспорт, и многие […]...