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1. New scientific theories II New scientific theories 3rd RunnerUp – Communist China is technologically underdeveloped because they have no alphabet. The lack of an alphabet means the Chinese cannot use “acronyms”; thus, they cannot communicate their ideas at a faster rate....
2. New scientific theories I New scientific theories 4th RunnerUp– The earth may spin faster on its axis due to deforestation. Just as a figure skater’s rate of spin increases when the arms are brought in close to the body, the cutting of tall trees may cause our planet to spin dangerously fast....
3. New scientific theories V New scientific theories HONORABLE MENTION: The quantity of consonants in the English language is absolutely constant. If consonants are omitted in one geographic area, they turn up in another. When a Bostonian “pahks” his “cah”, the lost r’s migrate southwest, causing a Texan to “warsh” his car and invest in “erl wells.”...
4. New scientific theories VI New scientific theories GRAND PRIZE WINNER: When a cat is dropped, it ALWAYS lands on its feet; and when toast is dropped, it ALWAYS lands with the buttered side facing down. Therefore, I propose to strap buttered toast to the back of a cat. When dropped, the two will hover, spinning inches above the ground, […]...
5. Перевод слова yawn Yawn – зевота, зевок, зевать Перевод слова To yawn loudly – громко зевать yawn head off – иззеваться stretch and yawn – потягиваться и зевать rainbow yawn – рвота Students were Yawning in class. Студенты зевали на занятии. I tried to stifle a Yawn. Я пытался подавить зевоту. The party was a big Yawn. Это […]...
6. Перевод слова scientific Scientific – научный Перевод слова Scientific attitude – научный подход scientific classification – научная классификация the scientific community – научный мир a scientific research establishment – научно-исследовательское учреждение Scientific reason, like Homer, sometimes nods. Доводы науки, как и все остальное, тоже иногда бывают ошибочны. He subjected his ideas to the Scientific society. Он вынес свои […]...
7. New scientific thoeries IV New scientific thoeries 1st RunnerUp – If an infinite number of rednecks riding in an infinite number of pickup trucks fire an infinite number of shotgun rounds at an infinite number of highway signs, they will eventually produce all the world’s great literary works in Braille....
8. Перевод слова theory Theory – теория Перевод слова To abandon a theory – отказываться от теории development theory – эволюционная теория theory in two dimensions – двумерная теория Their Theory was proved right. Их теория подтвердилась. In Theory their plan makes sense. Теоретически их план имеет смысл. His Theory didn’t take on. Его теория не имела успеха. Интересные […]...
9. Scientific and technical progress – Научно-технический прогресс The basis of scientific and technical progress of today is new informational technology which is very different from all the previous technologies. Thanks to up-to-date software and robots new informational technologies can make many processes much faster and transmit information more quickly. It is important today because the quantity of information grows rapidly. New informational […]...
10. Перевод слова pressure Pressure – давление, нажим Перевод слова Normal blood pressure – нормальное давление low blood pressure – пониженное давление under the pressure of world public opinion – под давлением мирового общественного мнения He buckled under Pressure. На него надавили, и он сдался. The Pressure varies with the depth. Давление меняется в зависимости от глубины. He has […]...
11. Charles Darwin – Чарльз Дарвин Charles Robert Darwin was born on February 12, 1809 in Shrewsbury, England. He was the fifth child and second son of Robert Waring Darwin and Susannah Wedgwood. Darwin was the British naturalist who became famous for his theories of evolution and natural selection. Like several scientists before him, Darwin believed all the life on earth […]...
12. Перевод идиомы quick on the uptake, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: quick on the uptake Перевод: быстро соображать, понимать что-либо Пример: The student is quick on the uptake and understands most scientific theories very quickly. Этот студент очень быстро соображает и легко понимает самые сложные научные теории....
13. Перевод слова fit Fit – подходящий, соответствующий, в пору; соответствовать, годиться Перевод слова Theories that fit the facts – теории, не идущие вразрез с фактами a fit time and place – надлежащее время и место fit to carry arms – способный носить оружие the food was not fit to eat – пища оказалась несъедобной These clothes don’t Fit […]...
14. Биография Исаака Ньютона на английском языке. Biography of Isaac Newton Isaac Newton was one of the world’s greatest scientists. He did research in mathematics, physics, astronomy and many other fields. Newton was born in 1642. He worked on his family’s farm but was not really interested in farming. His father died before Isaac was born. In his childhood he spent much time with his grandmother. […]...
15. Биография Альберта Эйнштейна на английском языке. Biography of Albert Einstein Albert Einstein was a famous scientist who completely changed the way that people saw our world and the universe. Einstein created many theories which proved that things like gravity, light, energy and matter were connected with each other. At first, very few scientists could understand Einstein’s theories but as time passed other scientists showed that […]...
16. James Clerk Maxwell Maxwell, born in a well-known Scottish family, early showed signs of mathematical talent. At the age of 15 he contributed a piece of original work on the drawing of oval curves to the royal society of Edinburgh. The work was so well done that many refused to believe that such a young boy could be […]...
17. Перевод слова change Change – менять, изменять Перевод слова Change of weather – перемена погоды change of scene – перемена обстановки marked change – значительные перемены Can you Change the baby? Ты не мог бы поменять подгузник? The car needs an oil Change. Этот автомобиль нуждается в замене масла. He Changed his name Он изменил свое имя....
18. Значение идиомы pressure group [pressure group] {n. phr.} An organization whose goal it is tocreate changes by lobbying for the benefit of its own members. Certain unscrupulous pressure groups stop at nothing to achieve theirselfish aims....
19. Перевод идиомы in theory, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in theory Перевод: теоретически, в теории Пример: In theory it is possible to make much money selling real estate but in practice it is very difficult. В теории можно заработать много денег, продавая недвижимость, но на практике это очень трудно....
20. Nature of Hell A thermodynamics professor had written a take home exam for his graduate students. It had one question: Is Hell exothermic (gives off heat) or endothermic (absorbs heat)? Support your answer with a proof.” Most of the students wrote proofs of their beliefs using Boyle’s Law (gas cools off when it expands and heats up when […]...
21. 93% of the Great Barrier Reef is now damaged by coral bleaching A new survey has confirmed pretty much every environmentalist’s worst fears, revealing that 93 percent of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has already been damaged by coral bleaching. We just have to stop there for a second, because 93 percent!! That means there’s now only 7 percent of this Natural Wonder of the World left intact […]...
22. Collection 09 ClassYou must have gotten up on the wrong side of the cage this morning. I would ask you how old you are, but I know you can’t count that high. In the next life, you’ll blaze a way for us. You are master in your own house – the doghouse! When you die, I’d like […]...
23. Значение идиомы change of pace [change of pace] {n. phr.} A quick change in what you are doing. John studied for three hours and then read a comic book for a change of pace. The doctor told the man he needed a change of pace....
24. Значение идиомы change of heart [change of heart] {n. phr.} A change in the way one feels or thinks about a given task, idea or problem to be solved. Joan had a change of heart and suddenly broke off her engagement to Tim. Fred got admitted to medical school, but he had a change of heart and decided to go […]...
25. An Irish man went to the courthouse to change his name An Irish man went to the courthouse to change his name legally changed. When he replied, the desk clerk asked “Can i help you sir?” Our man said “Yes, I would like to change my name.” “What is your current name?” asked the clerk. “Martin Arsehole,” replied the man. The clerk laughed, and said “I […]...
26. The limousine was taking the beautiful raven-haired model The limousine was taking the beautiful raven-haired model to the airport. Halfway there, the front tire went flat. The model said, “Driver, I don’t have time to wait for road service. Can you change it yourself?” The driver said, “Sure.” He got out of the car and proceeded to change the tire, but couldn’t get […]...
27. Change is always for the better – Перемены всегда к лучшему A change is an act or result of something becoming different. It can be also a fact of a situation, a place or an experience being different from what is usual and therefore likely to be interesting, enjoyable, etc. “Chocolat” is a film that is one of the brightest illustrations for an act of change. […]...
28. The Causes of Heart Diseas Heart disease affects so many people that it has become a serious concern for medical science. The heart is a complex organ that is vulnerable to hereditary as well as environmental risks. Scientists identified a number of risk factors associated with heart disease. They grouped these risk factors into major and minor causes. Major causes […]...
29. Marriage quotes 13 The difference between marriage and death? Dead people are free. The husband who wants a happy marriage should learn to keep his mouth shut and his checkbook open. – Groucho Marx The marriage of Marxism and feminism has been like the marriage of husband and wife depicted in English common law: Marxism and feminism are […]...
30. Excess holiday cheer 1. You strike a match and light your nose. 2. You take off your shoes and wade in the potato salad. 3. You hear a duck quacking and it’s you. 4. You tell your best joke to the rubber plant. 5. You refill your glass from the fish bowl. 6. You hear someone say, “Call […]...
31. Corporal Conroy needed to use a pay phone Corporal Conroy needed to use a pay phone, but didn’t have change for a dollar. He saw Private Duncan mopping the base’s corridor floors, and asked him, “Soldier, do you have change for a dollar?” Private Duncan replied, “Sure.” The Corporal turned red. He said, “That’s no way to address a superior officer! Now let’s […]...
32. Being Different – British Character The British can be particularly and stubbornly conservative about anything which is perceived as token of Britishness. In these use the same scales that are used nearly everywhere else in the world. But it has had only limited The British can be particularly and stubbornly conservative about anything which is perceived as token of Britishness. […]...
33. Chemistry is boring IT’S OFFICIAL : CHEMISTRY LECTURES ARE A YAWN. October 9, 1995 A scientist has come up with proof of something students have known for years – chemistry lectures are boring. In an article published in the current issue of Chemistry in Britain, a university chemistry lecturer introduced a guest lecturer to a class of 50 […]...
34. The Italian colonel had his brigade arrayed in full parade The Italian colonel had his brigade arrayed in full parade dress, proudly ready for inspection by the general. That worthy warrior strolled back and forth before the troops, and sniffed and stopped abruptly. “Colonel!” he spat out. “Yes, general!” the colonel quavered. “Your troops, your troops,” stormed the general. “They look very nice, they stand […]...
35. Stress-Relieving Prayer Lord, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things I cannot accept, And the wisdom to hide the bodies of those people I had to kill today because they pissed me off. And, help me to be careful Of the toes I step on today as […]...
36. USENET Parody No no, the question is: How many USENET posters does it take to change a lightbulb? A1. Define “change” A2. How do you know the lightbulb is out? A3. Don’t use the word “posters” to describe us, it’s offensive to large sheets of papers with pictures on them which hang on walls. A4. That question […]...
37. Dogs and Light Bulbs How many dogs does it take to change a light bulb? Border Collie: Just one. Then I’ll replace any wiring that’s not up to code. Rottweiler: Make me! Lab: Oh, me, me! Pleeease let me change the light bulb! Can I? Huh? Huh? Dachshund: You know I can’t reach that stupid lamp! Malamute: Let the […]...
38. Перевод слова vapour Vapour – испаряться, пар, испарение Перевод слова To emit a vapour – выпускать пар vapour escape – сброс пара vapour pressure – давление пара The Vapour is eddying wildly in the air. В воздухе сильно клубится пар. Condensed steam was floated away in the form of water Vapour. Конденсированный пар выпускался в виде водяного пара. […]...
39. Значение идиомы change one’s tune [change one’s tune] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a change in your story, statement, or claim; change your way of acting. The man said he was innocent, but when they found the stolen money in his pocket he changed his tune. Bob was rude to his teacher, but she threatened to tell the principal and […]...
40. Formatting a Document Franz: I’ve just switched over to this program and I can’t figure out how To format my document. Can you help me? Helen: I can try. Let’s take a look. What do you want to do? Franz: I want to change the Margins so that I can fit more on a page. I don’t know […]...