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1. Greenpeace – Гринпис In 1971, motivated by their vision of a green and peaceful world, a small team of activists set sail from Vancouver, Canada, in an old fishing boat. These activists, the founders of Greenpeace, believed a few individuals could make a difference. Their mission was to “bear witness” to US underground nuclear testing at Amchitka, a […]...
2. Перевод слова worldwide Worldwide – мировой, всемирный, глобальный Перевод слова Scientist of worldwide reputation – ученый с мировым именем worldwide organization – всемирная организация on a worldwide scale – в общемировом масштабе worldwide access – глобальный доступ One pandemic of Spanish flu took nearly 22 million lives Worldwide. Одна пандемия испанки унесла почти 22 миллиона жизней во всем […]...
3. Animals need help Earth is in danger – Животные нуждаются в помощи Земля в опасности People have lived on our planet for many years. They lived and live on different continents, in different countries. People depend on their planet, on the sun, on animals and plants around them. People must take care of Earth. Our ecology becomes worse and worse with every new day. Many species of animals and birds […]...
4. Ecology – Экология We live on the earth. It is very, very big. There is a lot of water on the earth. It is in rivers, lakes, seas and oceans. There are a lot of forests and fields, hills and mountains on it. The earth is full of wonders. Different animals live on the earth. Different plants grow […]...
5. Перевод слова mission Mission – миссия, делегация Перевод слова Trade mission – торговое представительство, торгпредство dangerous mission – опасное поручение suicide mission – безнадежное поручение The Mission was a washout. Миссия окончилась полным провалом. The Mission had to be aborted. Миссию пришлось прервать. His Mission was a delicate one. У него было поручение деликатного характера. Интересные факты “Миссия […]...
6. Environment and ecology – Окружающая среда и экология The word environment means simply what is around us. Some people live in a town environment; for others, their environment is the countryside. Nowadays people understand how important it is to solve the environment problems that endanger people’s lives. The most serious environmental problems are: · Pollution in its many forms (water pollution, air pollution, […]...
7. Перевод слова nuclear Nuclear – ядерный Перевод слова Nuclear physics – ядерная физика nuclear energy – ядерная энергия nuclear weapon – ядерное оружие We exploded the Nuclear bomb. Мы взорвали ядерную бомбу. Who would think it sane to use Nuclear weapons? Кто скажет, что использование ядерного оружия разумно? Society is the ultimate legatee of Nuclear waste. Общество – […]...
8. Man takes the ferry home from work John Smith lived in Staten Island, New York and worked in Manhattan. He had to take the ferryboat home every night. One evening, he got down to the ferry and found there was a wait for the next boat, so John decided to stop at a nearby tavern. Before long he was feeling no pain. […]...
9. Leonardo DiCaprio Is Building a Resort on His Private Island Ten years ago, Leonardo DiCaprio ascended to the Marlon Brando Tier of Movie Stardom with the purchase of his very own island. Along with a business partner, the Oscar-nominated actor bought Blackadore Caye, a 104-acre unpopulated island off the coast of Belize. And now, DiCaprio has unveiled plans to build a luxury, eco-friendly resort there […]...
10. Перевод слова organization Organization – организация, формирование Перевод слова The organization of a new club – организация нового клуба the organization of a new government – формирование нового правительства to admit new members into an organization – принимать в организацию новых членов We must try to instil some order into the Organization. Мы должны попытаться привнести некоторый порядок […]...
11. Перевод слова environment Environment – окружение, окружающая среда Перевод слова Moral environment – моральная атмосфера human environment – среда обитания человека to pollute the environment – загрязнять окружающую среду We should respect the Environment. Мы должны беречь окружающую среду. He grew up in a loving Environment. Он вырос в любви и заботе. Children like a stable Environment. Дети […]...
12. Working as a Lobbyist Cody: You’re not the kind of person I would expect to work as a Lobbyist. Jada: Why not? Cody: I Picture lobbyists as being kind of Pushy and Corrupt, using Underhanded tactics. Jada: It’s not like that at all, at least not for me. I just use my Powers of persuasion to help my clients. […]...
13. Перевод слова boat Boat – лодка Перевод слова Patrol boat – патрульный катер torpedo boat – торпедный катер to sail a boat – плыть на корабле The Boat sleeps six. Катер располагает шестью спальными местами. We Boated to Antwerp. Мы отправились в Антверпен на корабле. The Boat cut the water. Лодка разрезала воду....
14. Значение идиомы bear up [bear up] {v.} 1. To hold up; carry; support; encourage. The old bridge can hardly bear up its own weight any more. He was born up by love of country. 2. To keep up one’s courage or strength; last. – Often used with “under”. This boat will bear up under hurricane winds. She bore up […]...
15. Перевод слова scientist Scientist – ученый, научный работник Перевод слова Research scientist – научный сотрудник scientist of worldwide reputation – ученый с мировым именем nuclear scientist – ученый-ядерщик political scientist – ученый-политолог Marie Curie was a great Scientist in her own right Мария Кюри и сама была выдающимся ученым You have a duty as a Scientist to communicate […]...
16. Перевод слова island Island – остров Перевод слова Small island – островок to live on an island – жить на острове a desert island – необитаемый остров The Island’s population irrupted. Население острова резко возросло. The Island possesses great charm. Остров обладает величайшим очарованием. The Island’s birds are quite tame. Птицы острова совсем ручные. Интересные факты “Остров” (The […]...
17. A Boating Accident Liset: I should never have gotten on this Boat. We’re going to sink. I know it! Mark: Calm down. The water is a little Rough today, but there’s nothing to worry about. You have your Life jacket on, right? Liset: Oh my God, water is Splashing into the boat. We need to start Bailing right […]...
18. Ecology We live on a very beautiful planet – on the Earth. Our planet has very rich resources: the bright blue of the sky, fresh, crystal-clear mountain lake water, the rich green of the mountains slopes, wild flower, picturesque views – all these sceneries of nature fill us with admiration. That’s why those who live in […]...
19. Перевод слова political Political – политический Перевод слова Political chaos – политические беспорядки clarification of political opinion – прояснение политических взглядов political clout – политическое влияние The book was a Political bombshell. Книга была политической бомбой. He harbours Political ambitions. Он питает политические амбиции. Reagan was a shrewd Political operator. Рейган был искусным политиком. rel=”nofollow”>...
20. The World Environment The world environment means simply what is around us. Some people live in towns, other in the country. There are a lot of ecological problems.. The most serious ecological problems are: noise from cars and buses; destruction of wildlife and countryside beauty; shortage of natural resources; the growth of population; pollution in its many forms […]...
21. Значение идиомы pull up [pull up] {v.} 1. To check the forward motion of; halt; stop. Hepulled up his horse at the gate. 2. To tell to stop doingsomething; say is doing wrong and must stop; scold. Jimtalked rudely to Mother, and Father pulled him up. Ann said in herreport that America was discovered in 1634, and the teacher […]...
22. Значение идиомы bring to [bring to] {v.} 1. To restore to consciousness; wake from sleep, anesthesia, hypnosis, or fainting. Smelling salts will often bring a fainting person to. Compare: BRING AROUND. 2.To bring a ship or boat to a stop. Reaching the pier, he brought the boat smartly to....
23. Humor about the Stupid Irish Higgins lived in Staten Island, New York, and worked in Manhattan. He had to take the ferryboat home every night. One evening, he got down to the ferry and found there was a wait for the next boat, So Higgins decided to stop at a nearby tavern. Before long he was feeling no pain. When […]...
24. Перевод идиомы in the same boat, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in the same boat Перевод: в одном положении, в одной ситуации; испытывать те же трудности, неприятности (обычно употребляется в выражениях Be in the same boat, и Get in (into) the same boat) Пример: I understand your problems because I’m in the same boat as you. Я понимаю твои трудности, потому что я в таком […]...
25. Traveling to a Remote Island Leandro: When you said you got a Plum job working abroad, I thought you were going to Europe or Asia. Where exactly is Hueller Island? Alysson: It’s in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Here, I’ll show you on the Map. Leandro: Wow, I had no idea you’d be working in such a Far-flung place. […]...
26. Значение идиомы miss the boat [miss the boat] also [miss the bus] {v. phr.}, {informal} To failthrough slowness; to put something off until too late; do the wrongthing and lose the chance. Mr. Brown missed the boat when hedecided not to buy the house. In college he didn’t study enough sohe missed the boat and failed to pass. Ted could […]...
27. An old sailing ship is becalmed at sea An old sailing ship is becalmed at sea with a full complement of sailors. They are stuck there for days and days with nothing to do. One morning the captain decides he is going to lay on some entertainment for the men. He orders a barrel to be placed on the top deck. It has […]...
28. Environment Our planet Earth is only a tiny part of the universe, but nowadays it’s the only place where we can live. People have lived on our planet for many years. They lived and live on different continents, in different countries. People depend on their planet, the sun, animals and plants around them. Environment is everything […]...
29. Значение идиомы in the same boat [in the same boat] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In the same trouble; inthe same fix; in the same bad situation. When the town’s onefactory closed and hundreds of people lost their jobs, all thestorekeepers were in the same boat. Dick was disappointed whenFern refused to marry him, but he knew others were in the same […]...
30. English-speaking countries Great Britain, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand are English speaking countries. They are situated in different parts of the world and differ in many ways. The nature of these countries, their weather and climate and way of life of their people differ. Each coutry has it’s own history customs, traditions, its own national holidays. […]...
31. Перевод слова oppress Oppress – угнетать, притеснять Перевод слова To oppress the weak – притеснять слабых to oppress the people – угнетать народ oppress the weak – притеснять слабых The gloom in the chapel Oppressed her. Мрак в часовне угнетал ее. The government Oppresses political activists. Правительство угнетает политических активистов. The country has long been Oppressed by a […]...
32. Protection of Environment in the USA Environment pollution problem is paid much attention to in the USA. Different environmentalists and environmental societies, like Wilderness Society, try to improve the situation. The level of damage to the forests in the USA is really high. The construction of new roads and the need of wood influenced the cuttings of large areas of forest. […]...
33. A Lutheran pastor, a Catholic priest and a Rabbi A Lutheran pastor, a Catholic priest and a Rabbi were fishing from a boat not from the lake shore. The pastor had to make a trip to the port-a-potty located on the shore, so he got out of the boat, walked across the water and in the same matter, came back to the boat after […]...
34. Значение идиомы rock the boat [rock the boat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make trouble and risklosing or upsetting something; cause a disturbance that may spoil aplan. The other boys said that Henry was rocking the boat bywanting to let girls into their club. Politicians don’t like torock the boat around election time. Compare: UPSET THE APPLE CART. Contrast: LET WELL […]...
35. New Zealand (2) New Zealand, an independent state and a member of the Commonwealth, is situated south-east from Australia. The country consists of three large islands and also many small islands. New Zealand is a mountainous country. New Zealand’s rivers are short. The climate in New Zealand is warm and the greater part of the country is well […]...
36. Значение идиомы full of oneself [full of oneself] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Interested only inyourself. Joe would be a nice boy if he would stop being so full ofhimself. Compare: BIG HEAD....
37. The energy of atoms Nuclear energy comes from the energy inside each atom. Atoms are made up of a nucleus with protons and neutrons-and electrons which revolve around the nucleus like the earth goes around the sun. Nuclear fission An atom’s nucleus can be split apart. When this is done, a lot of energy is released. Albert Einstein, the […]...
38. There are three friends, a blonde, a brunette, and a redhead There are three friends, a blonde, a brunette, and a redhead. They were on a cruise ship and it was heading home. When they got about 20 miles of shore the boat began to sink (no idea way use your imagination). The three girls jump off and swim to a nearby island. After being there […]...
39. Перевод идиомы for instance / for example, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: for instance / for example Перевод: например Пример: For instance, you can go to the island by boat, plane or helicopter. Например, ты можешь отправиться на остров на лодке, самолете или вертолете....
40. The organization is like a tree full of monkeys The organization is like a tree full of monkeys, all on different limbs at different levels. Some monkeys are climbing up, some down. The monkeys on top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. The monkeys on the bottom look up and see nothing but assholes....