Топик Маргарет Тэтчер рассказывает о 71-м премьер-министре Великобритании от Консервативной партии. Первая и до сих пор единственная женщина, занимавшая этот пост, а также первая женщина, ставшая премьер-министром европейского государства. Премьерство Тэтчер стало самым продолжительным в XX веке. Получив прозвище «железной леди» за резкую критику советского руководства, она воплотила в жизнь ряд консервативных мер, ставших частью политики так называемого «тэтчеризма».
Margaret Thatcher was the longest Prime Minister of the 20th century. Her style and her views appealed to many British people who had lost confidence in the welfare state and in the direction the nation had taken. In some ways she was the first genuine leader the nation had since the time of Churchill. Margaret Thatcher began her career in politics, when she became a Conservative Member of Parliament. In 1979 she was elected as Britain’s first woman Prime Minister.
From the start, her autocratic style earned her the nickname of «The Iron Lady». Her abrasive manner has attracted some criticism. During the Falklands War of 1982, however, Margaret Thatcher’s militant patriotism found her many supporters, and she became something of a popular hero-figure, much as Winston Churchill had been in the Second World War.
Margaret Thatcher was re-elected Prime Minister in the general elections of 1983 and 1987.
Get a move on перевод идиомы.
You can take a horse to the water but you can't make him drink.
Related topics:
- Margaret Thatcher (2)Топик Маргарет Тэтчер (2) продолжает рассказывать о жизни и политической карьере первой в Великобритании женщины Премьер-министра. На этом посту Тэтчер предприняла энергичные усилия по реформированию британской экономики и всего общества. После победы Британии в Фолклендской войне, у Тэтчер был имидж сильного и авторитетного лидера. Но, в ноябре 1990 года, после возникших разногласий в Консервативной партии ... Читать далее...
- Forming a Government The Cabinet — Формирование правительства Кабинет министровThe party which wins the most seats in the General Election forms the government in Britain. The leader of the winning party becomes Prime Minister. As leaders of their political parties and leaders of the country, Prime Ministers are powerful because they have the majority support in Parliament and they can choose their own ministers ... Читать далее...
- Winston Churchill — Уинстон Черчилль (1)Winston Churchill (1) The prominent politician Winston Churchill was born’ in 1874. He is the son of Lord Randolph Churchill and grandson of the seventh Duke of Marl-borough. He was educated at Harrow and Sandhurst and entered the Army in 1895. In 1900, he entered Parliament and soon became a prominent figure. He left the ... Читать далее...
- Churchill Winston — Уинстон Леонард Спенсер-ЧерчилльThe prominent politician Winston Churchill was born’ in 1874. He is the son of Lord Randolph Churchill and grandson of the seventh Duke of Marl-borough. He was educated at Harrow and Sandhurst and entered the Army in 1895. In 1900, he entered Parliament and soon became a prominent figure. He left the Conservative Party and ... Читать далее...
- Перевод слова ministerMinister — министр, священник Перевод слова Ex-minister — бывший министр, экс-министр the Minister of Finance — министр финансов forceful minister — влиятельный министр The Minister pronounced them man and wife. Священник объявил их мужем и женой. He always has access to the Prime Minister. У него всегда есть доступ к премьер-министру. The Minister said, «Let ... Читать далее...
- Sister Margaret diedSister Margaret died and through some error found herself in hell. She immediately called Saint Peter and said, «This is Sister Margaret. There’s been a terrible mistake!» She explained the situation, and Saint Peter said he’d get right on it. The next day the nun didn’t hear from Saint Peter so she called him again. ... Читать далее...
- Модальный глагол Ought To в английском языкеИспользование модального глагола ought to в настоящем, прошедшем и будущем времени В большинстве случаев использование модальных глаголов в прошедшем и будущем времени отличается от других глаголов. В нижеприведенной таблице показано Употребление модального глагола Ought to в разных ситуациях. Использование Утвердительные формы 1. Настоящая 2. Прошедшая 3. Будущая Отрицательные формы 1. Настоящая 2. Прошедшая 3. Будущая ... Читать далее...
- Перевод слова primePrime — начало, первоначальный; расцвет, лучшее время Перевод слова Prime cause — первоначальная причина, первопричина the prime postulate of his theory — исходное положение в его теории in the prime of the life — в расцвете сил prime grade — высшее качество The police will see me as the Prime suspect. Полиция будет считать меня ... Читать далее...
- Sir Winston Churchill (2)Churchill was undoubtedly one of the greatest public figures of the 20th century. Extraordinary vitality, imagination, and boldness characterized his whole career. His weaknesses, such as his opposition to the expansion of colonial self-government, and his strengths sprang from the same source — the will to maintain Britain as a great power and a great ... Читать далее...
- Forms of GovernmentMargaret: Okay, the teacher said that we should set up an ideal Form of government for our Imaginary country and then work out detailed plans for Governance. Tony: I think the simplest is a Dictatorship. I’ll make all of the decisions. Margaret: You’re sounding like a Fascist. This is supposed to be a Partnership, remember? ... Читать далее...
- Перевод слова unlikelyUnlikely — маловероятный, неправдоподобный, вряд ли Перевод слова Highly unlikely event — маловероятное событие unlikely origin — неправдоподобный источник unlikely outcome — маловероятный исход Recovery is Unlikely. Выздоровление маловероятно. They are Unlikely to accept our invitation. Вряд ли они примут наше приглашение. The Prime Minister is Unlikely to endorse this view. Премьер-министр вряд ли одобрит ... Читать далее...
- Made in CanadaPresident Bill Clinton called Chretien with an emergency: Our largest condom factory has exploded!» the American President cried, «My people’s favourite form of birth control! This is a true disaster!» «Bill, da Canadian pipple would be ‘appy to do anyt’ing wit’in der power to ‘elp you,» replied the Prime Minister. «I do need your help,» ... Читать далее...
- Перевод слова vanishVanish — исчезать, пропадать Перевод слова To vanish from sight — скрыться из вида to vanish in the crowd — затеряться в толпе to make vanish — обращать в нуль When morning came, the mist had Vanished away. С наступлением утра туман рассеялся. The missing girl Vanished without a trace a year ago. Без вести ... Читать далее...
- Перевод слова premierPremier — премьер; первый, главный Перевод слова Premier violin — первая скрипка secure premier place — занять первое место premier institution — головная организация Flags were flying at half-mast because of the death of the Premier. Флаги были летающие приспущенный в связи со смертью премьер-министра. Former Israeli Premier Ehud Barak should carry his share of ... Читать далее...
- Политическая система Великобритании/ Political System of Great BritainНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Political System of Great Britain Политическая система Великобритании Great Britain is a parliamentary monarchy. There are two heads in the country. One is the Queen, and the other is the Parliament. Almost all the power belongs to the Parliament, as the Queen is only a formal ruler of ... Читать далее...
- Перевод слова emphasizeEmphasize — придавать особое значение, подчеркивать Перевод слова Emphasize concern — придавать особое значение озабоченности de emphasize — преуменьшать роль emphasize a point — подчеркивать значение вопроса She Emphasized its importance to me. Она подчеркнула, как это важно для меня. The dress Emphasized the shape of her body. Платье подчеркивало ее фигуру. The Prime Minister ... Читать далее...
- The British ParliamentThe British Parliament is the oldest in the world. It originatedin the 12th century as Witenagemot, the body of wise councillorsto consult the King in his policy. The BritishParliament consists of the House of Lords and the House ofCommons and the Queen as its head. The House of Commons plays themajor role in law-making. It ... Читать далее...
- Перевод слова nationNation — нация, народ, страна Перевод слова Divided nation — разобщенная нация independent nation — независимое государство civilized nation — цивилизованное государство Doom hung over the Nation. Злой рок навис над страной. The war has polarized the Nation. Война расколола нацию. The news was announced to the Nation. Эта новость была объявлена народу....
- Political System of Great Britain — Политическая система Великобритании (2)The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a constitutional monarchy. It means that the sovereign reigns but does not rule. Britain does not have a written constitution, but a set of laws. Parliament is the most important authority in Britain. Technically Parliament is made up of three parts: the Monarch, the House ... Читать далее...
- Перевод слова womanWoman — женщина Перевод слова A woman with history — женщина с прошлым a woman of great insight — необыкновенно проницательная женщина likely young woman — привлекательная молодая женщина man born of woman — смертный The mugger assaulted the Woman. Грабитель напал на женщину. She is a very determined Woman. Она очень решительная женщина. She ... Читать далее...
- The Commonwealth of AustraliaТопик Содружество Австралия рассказывает о государстве в Южном полушарии, занимающем материк Австралия, остров Тасмания и несколько других островов Индийского и Тихого океанов. Австралийский Союз или Содружество Австралия было основано 1 января 1901 года и состоит из шести Штатов и двух территорий. Население — около 15 миллионов человек, большинство является потомками выходцев из Великобритании и Ирландии, ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы face-to-face[face-to-face] {adj.} Being in the presence of a person; beingright with someone. The British prime minister came to Washingtonfor a face-to-face meeting with the President....
- Famous peopleEugene d’Albert (noted German composer) was married six times. At an evening reception which he attended with his fifth wife shortly after their wedding, he presented the lady to a friend who said politely, «Congratulations, Herr d’Albert; you have rarely introduced me to so charming a wife.» During a visit to America, Winston Churchill was ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы to all intents and purposes[to all intents and purposes] {adv. phr.} In most ways; in fact. The president is called the head of state, but the prime minister, toall intents and purposes, is the chief executive....
- Перевод слова toleranceTolerance — толерантность, терпимость; допустимое отклонение Перевод слова Tolerance for diameter — допуск по диаметру lowered tolerance to cold — пониженная чувствительность к холоду to demonstrate tolerance — проявлять терпимость Margaret regarded her mother’s peculiarities with a fond Tolerance. Маргарет относилась к странностям своей матери с любовью и терпением. The plants have a high Tolerance ... Читать далее...
- «Великобритания» (Great Britain)The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the UK) occupies the British Isles and consists of 4 parts: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The country has the population of 60 million people within the land area of 244 thousand square kilometers. The isles are washed by the Atlantic Ocean in the north ... Читать далее...
- Business WebsitesI was hired to set up a website for a small bookstore and the owner knew very little about the Internet. I tried to find out what she wanted for her business website. Octavio: Let me show you some websites I’ve designed. I have them all bookmarked. Okay, this is a website for a restaurant. ... Читать далее...
- Political System of Great Britain — Политическая система Великобритании (1)The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a constitutional monarchy. Britain does not have a written constitution. Parliament is the most important authority in Britain. The monarch serves formally as head of state. The present sovereign is Queen Elizabeth II (the second). The House of Commons consists of Members of Parliament. General ... Читать далее...
- A Brief History of Oxford cityТопик Краткая история Оксфорда рассказывает о том, как появился Оксфордский Университет. Этот очень древний город был основан в 9-ом веке, а Университет появился в 12-ом веке. Оксфорд – старейший англоязычный университет в мире, а также первый университет в Великобритании. Входит в группу «старинных университетов» Великобритании и Ирландии. Oxford was founded in the 9th century when ... Читать далее...
- Australia (3)Топик Австралия (3) продолжает рассказывать о стране-континенте: Австралийском Союзе. Формальным главой государства, королевой Австралийского Союза, является Елизавета II. Правительство страны возглавляет премьер-министр. Австралия имеет двухпалатный федеральный парламент, состоящий из Сената и Палаты представителей. Из топика вы узнаете, что самой населенной и плодородной частью страны является восток и юго-восток и что в стране 5 крупных городов-портов: ... Читать далее...
- Customs and traditions of english speaking countriesТопик Обычаи и традиции англоязычных стран рассказывает о том, как бережно англичане относятся к своим традициям и, зная об этом, вы лучше узнаете британцев. Самый почитаемый праздник в Великобритании – это Рождество. Самая главная традиция этого праздника – дарить подарки, и не только родственникам, но и коллегам по работе. Вторая традиция – посылать поздравительные открытки. ... Читать далее...
- A Lutheran minister is driving downA Lutheran minister is driving down to New York to see the radio show and he’s stopped in Connecticut for speeding. The state trooper smells alcohol on his breath and then he sees an empty wine bottle on the floor, and he says, «Sir, have you been drinking?» And the minister says, «Just water.» The ... Читать далее...
- Great Britain — Великобритания (3)The United Kingdom (or Great Britain) is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and about five thousand small islands. Their total area is over 244,000 square kilometres. The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland (on the island of Great ... Читать далее...
- An unfortunate coincidenceOne day Mrs. Jones went to have a talk with the minister at the local church. «Reverend,» she said, «I have a problem—my husband keeps falling asleep during your sermons. It’s very embarrassing. What should I do?» «I have an idea,» said the minister. «Take this hatpin with you. I will be able to tell ... Читать далее...
- A Traditional WeddingI arrived at my friend Karin’s Wedding a little late and the ceremony had already begun. I’ve been to a lot of Civil ceremonies, but it had been a while since I’d attended a religious one. They had asked a Minister To Officiate. When I arrived, Karin and her Fiance, Jan, were standing in front ... Читать далее...
- Places of Interest in Great Britain — Достопримечательности Великобритании (4)Great Britain is rich in world-famous places. Hide Park is the London’s largest and most fashionable park. It was once a royal hunting forest. There are restaurants and bars at each end of the Serpentine lake. You can hire a boat there. Number 10, Downing Street has been the home of the British Prime Minister ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы in the prime of life[in the prime of life] {adv. phr.} At the peak of one’s creativeabilities; during the most productive years. Poor John lost his jobdue to restructuring when he was in the prime of his life....
- British HomesТопик Британские дома рассказывает о том, какие дома существуют в Великобритании, какие из них дороже, а какие — дешевле и какие из них больше нравятся британцам. There are 22 million homes in Britain — big homes and small homes, old cottages and new buildings, houses and flats. (Americans say «apartment» but British people say «flat»). ... Читать далее...
- New Zealand — Новая Зеландия (1)New Zealand is an island country in the Southwest Pacific Ocean. It lies about 1600 km southeast of Australia and about 10 500 km southwest of California. New Zealand belongs to a large island group called Polynesia. The country is situated on two main islands — the North Island and the South Island — and ... Читать далее...
- Three altar boys are standing in the snow withThree altar boys are standing in the snow with their pants down around their ankles. They have their penis’ in a snow bank. Sister Margaret sticks her head out the window and says, «Boys! Boys! Whatever are you doing… you’re going to catch pneumonia. Put your penis’ away.» The tallest altar boy turns around and ... Читать далее...
Margaret Thatcher