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1. 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...
2. Alexei SavrasovAlexei Savrasov was a Russian landscape painter and creator of the lyrical landscape style. Savrasov was born into the family of a merchant. He began to draw early and in 1838 he entered the Moscow School of painting, sculpturing and architecture. He graduated from it in 1850, and immediately began to specialize in landscape painting. ... Читать далее...
3. British Painters — Британские художникиJoseph Turner Joseph Turner, the greatest English romantic landscape painter, was born in Covent Garden, London, on the 23rd of April in 1775. He was the son of a fashionable barber. He started drawing and painting as a small boy. His father used to sell the boy’s drawings to his customers. In such a way ... Читать далее...
4. Galsworthy John — Джон ГолсуорсиPopular American writer John Galsworthy was born in 1853. He attended a prestigeous school because his father wanted John to be a lawyer. Thus, John entered the Oxford University. But some time later be told his father about his wish to become a writer. His literally career began at the age of seventeen when he ... Читать далее...
5. Joseph TurnerJoseph Turner, the greatest English romantic landscape painter, was born in Covent Garden, London, on the 23rd of April in 1775. He was the son of a fashionable barber. He started drawing and painting as a small boy. His father used to sell the boy’s drawings to his customers. In such a way he earned ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод слова painterPainter — художник, маляр Перевод слова A portrait painter — портретист landscape painter — пейзажист an unskilful painter — плохой живописец Here are two exemplary drawings of this Painter. Вот два типичных рисунка этого художника The apartment’s previous occupant was a Painter. Предыдущий квартиросъемщик был художником. He was a journeyman Painter, not one of the ... Читать далее...
7. PhotographyPhotography is very popular today, but there is a question, if it is art or nor. Let’s discuss it. Some people think that it is art, others that it is separate branch. On the one hand, photography and art are closely connected. Many painters used photographs in their works. Also, photography and painting have the ... Читать далее...
8. Биография Исаака Левитана на английском языке. Biography of Isaac LevitanIsaac Ilyich Levitan, the great Russian artist, was one of the first painters of the Russian scenery to reveal its beauty. He is a real poet of the Russian countryside. Levitan developed the traditions of painters of the Russian realistic landscape school — Savrasov, Polenov, Serov and others. He found poetry in what would seem ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод идиомы John Henry / John Hancock, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: John Henry / John Hancock Перевод: собственноручная подпись Пример: Please sign your John Henry here and we will process your order right away. Пожалуйста, поставьте здесь свою подпись и мы сразу же обработаем ваш заказ....
10. British Art, Theatre, Music — Британское искусство, театр, музыкаThere was little pictorial art in England until the great miniaturists of the Tudor epoch. There were portraits on a large scale, but they were in the main, of foreign origin, notably Dutch like Holbein. Then came Hogarth, the first great native painter born at the end of the 17th century, famous for both engravings ... Читать далее...
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 ... Читать далее...
12. Isaac LevitanIsaac Ilyich Levitan, the great Russian artist, became the first painter of the Russian scenery, who revealed all its beauty. He is a real poet of the Russian countryside. He continued and developed the traditions of painters of the Russian realistic school — Savrasov, Polenov, Serov. Levitan found significant meaning and poetry in what would ... Читать далее...
13. Биография Пабло Пикассо на английском языке. Biography of Pablo PicassoPablo Picasso was one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. He experimented in many different styles and changed the world of art during his time. Early life Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga, Spain in 1881. His father was a drawing teacher. At 10 Pablo became his father’s pupil and at the age ... Читать далее...
14. William Shakespeare (1)William Shakespeare is the greatest of all playwrights and poets of all times. Not much is known of his life. William Shakespeare was born 1564, in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon. His father, John Shakespeare, was a glove-maker and wool-dealer. William went to the local free grammar school where he studied Latin. At the age of ... Читать далее...
15. 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...
16. Значение идиомы John Hancock[John Hancock] or [John Henry] {n.}, {informal} Your signature;your name in writing. The man said, «Put your John Hancock on thispaper.» Joe felt proud when he put his John Henry on his veryfirst driver’s license....
17. Paintings and painters — Картины и художникиArt has always been a way of understanding the world and expressing feelings and emotions. There are many different forms of art and painting is only one of them. Horace said that a «picture is a poem without words» and indeed it is so. Throughout centuries many techniques have developed to allow artists to transform ... Читать далее...
18. John and Mary visit their pastor for marriage counselingJohn and Mary visit their pastor for marriage counseling. The pastor gets up and hugs Mary, and sits down. He gets up and hugs Mary a second, and third time, and then turns to John and says, «See that, John. Mary needs that EVERY DAY!» John replies, «Well, that’s fine, Pastor. But I can’t bring ... Читать далее...
19. Перевод слова JuneJune — Июнь Перевод слова Break of June — первые дни июня end june — конца июня june apple — сорт ранних яблок june solstice — летнее солнцестояние I finished school last June. Я закончил школу в июне прошлого года. Dawn comes early in June. В июне светает рано. The mare will foal in June. ... Читать далее...
20. John receives a phone callJohn receives a phone call. «Hello,» he answers. The voice on the ot other end says, «This is Susan. We met a party about 3 months ago.» John: «Hmm… Susan? about 3 months ago?» Susan: «Yes, it was at Bill’s house. After the party you took me home. On the way we parked and got ... Читать далее...
21. Перевод сленгового выражения john, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: john Сленговое выражение: john груб. Перевод: уборочная, туалет, унитаз Синоним: can Пример: I need to go to the john. Мне нужно сходить в толчок....
22. Перевод идиомы John Doe / Jane Doe, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: John Doe / Jane Doe Идиома: John Doe / Jane Doe Перевод: имя, употребляющееся по отношению к неизвестному или среднестатистическому человеку; при этом John Doe употребляется по отношению к лицу мужского пола, Jane Doe — по отношению к лицу женского пола Пример: The application forms use the name «John Doe» as the name of ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы John Doe[John Doe] {n.} A name used for an unknown person, especially inpolice and law business. The alarm went out for a John Doe whostole the diamonds from the store....
24. Перевод слова landscapeLandscape — ландшафт, пейзаж Перевод слова To admire the landscape — любоваться видом a blot on the landscape — ложка дегтя в бочке меда cultivated landscape — культурный ландшафт I was seduced by the beauty of the Landscape. Я был покорен красотой пейзажа. He received a commission to paint a Landscape. Он получил заказ на ... Читать далее...
25. «Мой любимый художник» (My favourite painter)Thomas Gainsborough is definitely one of my favourite Western painters. His individual poetic and romantic style in painting enraptures me. The world-famous artist was born in 1727 in a British town of Sudbury. He studied art in London and got fascinated by Jan van Eyck’s portraits representing graceful poses and silver tones. Although Gainsborough always ... Читать далее...
26. Art schools — Школы искусствThe 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, ... Читать далее...
27. John Lennon — Джон Леннон (1)John Lennon (1) John Winston Ono Lennon was best known as a singer, songwriter, poet and guitarist for the British rock band The Beatles. His creative career also included the roles of solo musician, political activist, artist, actor and author. As half of the legendary Lennon-McCartney songwriting team, he heavily influenced the development of rock ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы John Q. Public[John Q. Public] {n.} A name used informally for the averagecitizen. It is John Q. Public’s duty to vote at each election. Compare: JOE DOAKES....
29. John Lennon — Джон Леннон (2)John Lennon (2) John Winston Lennon was born on October 9, 1940, to a troubled, working-class Liverpool family. Johns father deserted his mother when John was only three, so at an early age Lennon was sent to live with his aunt in the suburb of Woolton, where he was a rebellious child. Frequently skipping school, ... Читать далее...
30. Gower John — Джон ГауэрVery little is known about John Gower’s early life. He probably held a legal office of some kind, perhaps in Westminster. His first major work, probably begun about 1376, was in French. It is called Miroir de l’Omme, or Speculum meditantis. In it Gower describes the development of sin, the vices and virtues, and the ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы Dear John letter[Dear John letter] {n. phr.} A note or a letter informing one that a romantic relationship or a marriage is over. Jane left a «Dear John letter» on the table and went home to live with her parents....
32. WWE SUPERSTAR JOHN CENA® TO GRANT HIS 500TH WISHFor 8-year-old Rocco from New York, his wish to meet WWE Superstar John Cena has helped keep him positive and strong during his battle against leukemia. Rocco likes John Cena’s «Never Give Up» motto and how he always wants to help people. This month, Rocco’s wish will come true, and he is excited to have ... Читать далее...
33. John and David were both patients in a Mental hospitalJohn and David were both patients in a Mental hospital. One day, John suddenly dived into the deep end of the swimming pool. David jumped in and saved him, and the medical director came to know of his heroic act. He immediately order David to be discharged from the mental hospital as he is OK. ... Читать далее...
34. London (10)London is the capital of Great Britain. More than six million people live in London. London lies on both banks of the river Thames. It is the largest city in Europe and one of the largest cities in the world. London is not only the capital of the country, it is also a very big ... Читать далее...
35. Farmer John had just walked into the local watering holeFarmer John had just walked into the local watering hole, when who should he see, but his old friend Chris the tractor salesman sitting up at the bar. Chris looked so down and dejected, that John just had to go up and say something to him. «Say, Chris, how ya doing? How’s the tractor selling ... Читать далее...
36. The Royal FamilyТопик Королевская Семья будет интересен всем, кто начал изучать английский язык, ведь очень важно знать историю той страны, язык которой вы изучаете, это еще больше раскрывает все тонкости понравившегося языка. А Королевская Семья – это и есть часть истории Великобритании. At present the British royal family is headed by Queen Elizabeth. When the Queen was ... Читать далее...
37. Alexander FlemingAlexander Fleming, the discoverer of penicillin, was born in Scotland in 1881 at a farm. He began to go to school when he was five. In 1895 he went to London and decided to dedicate his life to medicine. At first Fleming wanted to become a surgeon but soon he got interested in bacteriology and ... Читать далее...
38. High School JobsI got my first Part-time job when I was 15 working at a Car wash in the Summertime. A friend of mine, Rob, worked there and got me the job. I think it paid $2.90 an hour, which I considered a Fortune. There were no Allowances in my family, so most of my brothers and ... Читать далее...
39. Mikhail LomonosovMikhail Lomonosov is the father of the Russian sciences and outstanding poet, the founder of Russian literature. Lomonosov was born in 1711 in Arhangelsk province. He liked to spend his time fishing with his father. He began to read himself then he was a little boy. He wanted to study and when he was 19 ... Читать далее...
40. Moscow (5)Moscow is the capital of Russia, its administrative, economic, political and educational center. It is one of Russia’s major cities with the population of about 10 million people. Its total area is about 900 thousand (nine hundred thousand) square kilometers. The city was founded by prince Jury Dolgorukiy and was first mentioned in the chronicles ... Читать далее...