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1. Franklin and Jefferson — Франклин и ДжефферсонBenjamin Franklin was self-educated, which means that he was too poor to go to school and therefore got a good education. As a boy he helped his father to make candles, which were thought to look more romantic that electric lights. When he was twelve Benjamin was so interested in reading that he gave up ... Читать далее...
2. Three Words Ben Franklin Crossed out of the Declaration of Independence«Franklin made only a few changes, some of which can be viewed written in his own hand on what Jefferson referred to as the’rough draft’ of the Declaration. (This remarkable document is at the Library of Congress and on its Web site.) The most important of his edits was small but resounding. He crossed out, ... Читать далее...
3. Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)Thomas Jefferson, one of the American Presidents of the past, wasborn in Virginia in 1743. When he was 14 years old, his fatherdied and the young boy was left to choose for himself what to do. Jefferson studied literature and languages. He also studied to bea lawyer, and later he wrote many of the Virginia ... Читать далее...
4. Thomas Jefferson — Томас ДжефферсонThomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson is one of the American Presidents. Thomas Jefferson was one of the founding fathers of this nation. Jefferson strongly believed in a democratic form of government. He was born in Virginia in 1743. When he was 14 years old, his father died and the young boy was left to choose for ... Читать далее...
5. How Thomas Jefferson Created His Own BibleThanks to an extensive restoration process, the public can now see how Jefferson created his own version of the Scripture Thomas Jefferson, together with several of his fellow founding fathers, was influenced by the principles of deism, a construct that envisioned a supreme being as a sort of watchmaker who had created the world but ... Читать далее...
6. Education in Russia (2)An educated person is one who knows a lot about many things. I think it is very important that everyone should be educated. Each pupil ought to do his best to become a useful member of our society. Education is very important in our life. Going on educational excursions gives us opportunities to acquire some ... Читать далее...
7. Биография Франклина Рузвельта на английском языке. Biography of Franklin RooseveltAssuming the Presidency at the depth of the Great Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt helped the American people regain faith in themselves. He brought hope as he promised prompt, vigorous action, and asserted in his Inaugural Address, «the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.» Born in 1882 at Hyde Park, New York-now a ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы set about[set about] {v.} To begin; start. Benjamin Franklin set aboutteaming the printer’s trade at an early age. After breakfast, Mother set about her household duties....
9. Franklin Delano RooseveltFranklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the USA (1933- 1945), was born in Hyde Park, New York, on January 30,1882. He was loved and hated in his day, and considered by many one of the outstanding American presidents. Roosevelt is known for his leading the USA through the Great Depression. He is famous, too, ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы poor as a church mouse[poor as a church mouse] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Penniless; broke;extremely poor. The newly arrived boat people were poor as churchmice....
11. Thomas GainsboroughThomas Gainsborough was a master of English school of painting. He was a portraitist and a landscape painter. He was born in Sudbury in 1727 and was the son of a merchant. His father sent him to London to study arts. He spent 8 years working and studying in London. There he got acquainted with ... Читать далее...
12. 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. ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод слова romanticRomantic — романтичный, романтический Перевод слова Romantic youth — романтичный юноша romantic interlude — романтическая интерлюдия romantic comedy — романтическая комедия He is a hopeless Romantic. Он безнадежный романтик. The movie was a pretty standard Romantic comedy. Фильм оказался довольно типичной романтической комедией. His personality had Romantic and actorish elements. В его характере романтизм сочетался ... Читать далее...
14. The guide to wife translationsThe wife says: You want The wife means: You want The wife says: We need The wife means: I want The wife says: It’s your decision The wife means: The correct decision should be obvious The wife says: Do what you want The wife means: You’ll pay for this later The wife says: We need ... Читать далее...
15. Women seeking men«WOMEN SEEKING MEN» Classifieds 40-ish means: 48 Adventurer means: Has had more partners than you ever will Affectionate means: Possessive Artist means: Unreliable Average looking means: You figure this one out Beautiful means: Pathological liar Commitment-minded means: Pick out curtains, now! Communication important means: Just try to get a word in edgewise Contagious Smile means: ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы by no means[by no means] or [not by any means] also [by no manner of means] or [not by any manner of means] {adv. phr.} Not even a little; certainly not. He is by no means bright. «May I stay home from school?» «By no means.» Dick worked on his project Saturday, but he is not finished ... Читать далее...
17. Elderly romanceThere’s an elderly man and woman sitting in the sunroom of a retirement home. The old man says to the woman, «For five dollars, I’ll have sex with you on that rocking chair over there. For ten dollars, I’ll have sex with you on that couch. But for twenty dollars, I’ll take you to my ... Читать далее...
18. 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...
19. Who signed the Declaration of Independence?A Kentucky teacher was quizzing her students. «Johnny, who signed the Declaration of Independence?» He said, «Damn if I know.» She was a little put out by his swearing, so she told him to go home and to bring his father with him when he came back. Next day, the father came with his son, ... Читать далее...
20. Education in the USAAmericans place a high value on education. Universal access to quality education has been one of the nation’s historic goals. Americas first college, Harward was founded in 1636. In 1865 education was becoming available to all. The peculiar feature of American education is the absence of national administration. Each of the 50 states controls and ... Читать далее...
21. Jack LondonJack London was born in 1876 in San Francisco. His real name was John Griffit. His father was a farmer. The family was extremely poor and the boy had to earn his living after school. He sold newspapers, worked at a factory. Later he became a sailor; during some time he wandered vrith the unemployed. ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод слова authorAuthor — автор, писатель Перевод слова Author’s copy — авторский экземпляр author’s royalty — авторский гонорар the author of a theory — создатель теории She Authored this play. Она автор этой пьесы. I enjoy the Author’s breezy style. Мне нравится свежий стиль этого автора. He is a controversial Author. Он является спорным автором....
23. Educational system — Система образованияThe educational system of G. B. is extremely complex and bewildering. It is very difficult to generalize particular types of schools as schoolsdiffer from one to the other. The department of education and science isresponsible for national educational policy, but it doesn’t employ teacher or prescribe curricula or text books. Each school has it’s own ... Читать далее...
24. Education in my life — Образование в моей жизниEducation 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 ... Читать далее...
25. School Education in the USAThe federal government pays little attention to school education in the USA. There is neither a uniform school system in the USA, nor a uniform curriculum. Each state has its own system of schools. But there are some common features in the organization of school education in the country. Schools in the USA can be ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы highbrow[highbrow] {adj.} Very well educated or even over-educated;belonging to the educated middle class; sophisticated. Certainnovels are not for everyone and are considered as highbrowentertainment. Contrast: LOW BROW....
27. American schools — Американские школыThe American system of school education differs from the system in some countries. There are state-supported public schools, private elementary schools, and private secondary schools. Public schools are free and private schools are fee-paying. Each individual state has its own system of public schools. Elementary education begins at the age of six with the first ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы diamond in the rough[diamond in the rough] {n. phr.} A very smart person without a formal education who may have untutored manners. Jack never went to school but he is extremely talented; he is a veritable diamond in the rough....
29. Топик «Образование в России» (Education in Russia)Словарь Exception [ɪkˈsepſ(ə)n] — исключение; Compulsory [kəmˈpʌlsərɪ] — обязательно; Skill [skɪl] — мастерство; To depend [dɪˈpend] — зависить; Mandatory [ˈmændətərɪ] — обязательный; Education is an important part of modern life. Originally Russian education starts from the early age. Children can start going to kindergarten from the age of two, but this is not a compulsory ... Читать далее...
30. Education in RussiaCitizens of Russia have the right for education which is guaranteed by the Constitution. The public educational system in our country incorporates pre-school, general school, specialized secondary and higher education. Pre-school consists of kindergartens and creches. Children there learn reading, writing and arithmetic. But pre-school education isn’t compulsory — children can get it at home. ... Читать далее...
31. A Marriage Proposal II have been trying to Get up the nerve to ask my girlfriend to Marry me. We have been dating for almost a year and I think she’s The one. I went shopping for Engagement Rings and really hated the experience. I wasn’t sure what kind of ring she’d like and it took me a ... Читать далее...
32. Another world. reading booksВ топике Другой мир — чтение книг, я рассказываю о своем отношении к чтению литературы. Читая разные книги в свободное время, я отвлекаюсь от повседневной рутины и проблем: я попадаю в другой мир. В топике я перечисляю книги и героев художественных произведений, которые нравятся мне больше всего. Хорошая литература развивает воображение, обогащает внутренний мир и ... Читать далее...
33. Перевод слова poorPoor — бедный, жалкий, скромный Перевод слова Poor peasant — крестьянин-бедняк poor fellow — бедняга, несчастный in my poor opinion — по моему скромному мнению a poor ten shillings — жалкие десять шиллингов I am a Poor swimmer. Я плохо плаваю. Oh, you Poor thing. Ах ты, бедняжка! We were too Poor to buy new ... Читать далее...
34. Advertisements in the USA of Coloneal Period — Американская реклама в колониальный периодAdvertising experience of British journalists rapidly covered the territories of British colonies on the American continent during the XVIII century. These colonies were established on the Eastern coast of Northern America in 1608. The main part of the first inhabitants was puritans. They were supported by the advertising campaigns which were held in honor to ... Читать далее...
35. 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...
36. 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...
37. About MyselfFrom the very start I should say that it is not an easy thing to speak about myself as it is hard to have a look at yourself from aside, but at the same time who knows you better than you yourself do? I am a girl of sixteen. When I look at myself in ... Читать далее...
38. Биография Чарльза Диккенса на английском языке. Biography of Charles DickensCharles Dickens was born in 1812 in Portsmouth, where his father was the oldest of a large family, eight in all. He got his education at a small day-school and from his mother, who was a well-educated woman. In 1821 the Dickens family moved to London. Mr. Dickens was heavily in debt. The few possessions ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы a few[a few] {n.} or {adj.} A small number ; some. The dry weather killed most of Mother’s flowers, but a few are left. In the store, Mary saw many pretty rings and bracelets, and she wanted to buy a few of them. After the party, we thought that no one would help clean up, but ... Читать далее...
40. 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...