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1. Washington (4)The capital of the United States of America was founded in 1791 in the District of Columbia. The capital received the name of Washington — after the name of the commander-in-chief of the American army in the War for Independence who became the first President of the United States. President Washington himself took an active ... Читать далее...
2. Why was Washington made the capital of the United States?After the War of Independence the United States needed a capital city. Different cities in different parts of the country wanted to be the nation’s capital. After all, it was decided to build a new city. In 1791 George Washington, the first president, chose the place where the city now stands. The land around the ... Читать далее...
3. Washington (3)Washington, D. C., is the capital of the US. Its grew to become one of the most important and beautiful cities in the world. It is the site of impressive government buildings, magnificent monuments, important historical places, fine museums and malls. Every year Washington is visited by millions of tourists from all parts of the ... Читать далее...
4. George WashingtonGeorge Washington (1732-1799) won a lasting place in American History as the «Father of our Country». For nearly twenty years he guided his country much as a father cares for a growing child. Washington lived an exciting life in exciting times. As a boy, he explored the wilderness. When he grew older, he helped the ... Читать далее...
5. Washington — Вашингтон (2)The beautiful city of Washington D. C. is the capital of the United States and the centre of its government. The capital was named after the first president George Washington and was founded in 1790. It is situated on the Potomac River in the District of Columbia. Washington is not the largest city in the ... Читать далее...
6. Washington (2)Washington is the capital city of the United States. It is located on the north bank of the Potomac River. George Washington, the first President of the USA, after whom the city was named, selected an area for the capital. A hundred square miles were taken from states of Maryland and Virginia. It was called ... Читать далее...
7. Washington, D. CThe city of Washington, the capital of the United States ofAmerica is located in the District of Columbia (DC for short)Many people consider Washington DC to be one of the most beatifulcities in the world. It is filled with many parks, wide streetsand impressive buildings. In the centre of the city, in CapitolPark, visitors’ eyes ... Читать далее...
8. Биография Джорджа Вашингтона на английском языке. Biography of George WashingtonOn April 30, 1789, George Washington, standing on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York, took his oath of office as the first President of the United States. «As the first of every thing, in our situation will serve to establish a Precedent,» he wrote James Madison, «it is devoutly wished ... Читать далее...
9. Washington — Вашингтон (3)Washington sprang out of a marshy wilderness. It’s named after George Washington, the first President of the United States. Washington is situated on the Potomac River in the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia is outside the jurisdiction of any state and subjects only to the control of the Federal Congress. Washington is the ... Читать далее...
10. George W. Bush walks into a restaurant in Washington DCGeorge W. Bush walks into a restaurant in Washington DC with his wife Laura. The waiter approaches the table and asks for his order. «I’ll have your biggest, juiciest London Broil,» answers the President. «But sir, what about the mad cow?!!» asks the waiter. «Oh,» answers Dubya, «she’ll order for herself.»...
11. It is worth tryingA very well-built young lady was lying on her psychiatrist’s couch, telling him how frustrated she was. «I tried to be an actress and failed,» she complained. «I tried to be a secretary and failed; I tried being a writer and failed; then I tried being a sales clerk and I failed at that, too.» ... Читать далее...
12. Washington JokesWashington: Help! We’re Overrun By Nerds And Slackers! — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Washington: We like our state, so stay ... Читать далее...
13. Bad news and awful newsOne morning Bill Clinton wakes up. He looks out side, it had snowed during the night and everything was covered in snow. He looks down and sees something written in urine on the lawn it reads «I hope YoU GeT ImPeAcHeD». Bill calls the FBI and says «Someone has written «I hope you get impeached» ... Читать далее...
14. Washington, D. C. — Вашингтон, округ Колумбия (4)There are two Washingtons in the USA. First Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, the state named after George Washington, the first President of the United States. The state capital is Olympia, and the largest city is Seattle. The second Washington is the capital of the United States of ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод слова diaryDiary — дневник, ежедневник Перевод слова To keep a diary — вести дневник desk diary — настольный календарь builder’s diary — журнал строительных работ The last page of the Diary was missing. Последняя страница дневника была утеряна. Someone had torn several pages out of her Diary. Кто-то разорвали несколько страниц из ее дневника. I came ... Читать далее...
16. Washington — Вашингтон (1)Washington, the capital of the United States of America, is situated on the Potomac River in the District of Columbia. The district is a piece of land ten miles square and it does not belong to any separate state but to all the states. The district is named in honour of Columbus, the discoverer of ... Читать далее...
17. Cities of the USAAmong large and famous American cities there are Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York. Washington is the capital of the USA. It is situated on the Potomac River in the District of Columbia. D. Washington chose the place. The city was founded in 1791 and named after the first president. Now ... Читать далее...
18. Washington, D. С. — Вашингтон (5)Washington is the capital of the United States of America. It is situated in the District of Columbia and is like no other city of the USA. It’s the world’s largest one-industry city. And that industry is government. The White House, where the US President lives and works, the Capitol, the home of the US ... Читать далее...
19. Достопримечательности Вашингтона/ Places of interest in WashingtonНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Places of interest in Washington Достопримечательности Вашингтона Washington is not only the capital of the United States. It’s also an amazingly beautiful city. Every year millions of people visit Washington in order to see its famous sights. The city was named after the first President of the USA, ... Читать далее...
20. George Washington — Джордж ВашингтонGeorge Washington was the first President of the United States of America. He was born on February 22nd, 1732 in Virginia. The Americans often call this man «The Father of our country». And, indeed, he was one of the Founding Fathers of the USA. Before becoming the president George Washington was the commander-in-chief of the ... Читать далее...
21. Биография Джорджа Вашингтона/ The Biography of George WashingtonНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык The Biography of George Washington Биография Джорджа Вашингтона George Washington was the first President of the United States of America. He was born on February 22nd, 1732 in Virginia. The Americans often call this man “The Father of our country”. And, indeed, he was one of the Founding ... Читать далее...
22. Driving in Great Britain — Вождение в ВеликобританииWelcome to the free Tourist Information Line for visitors to Great Britain. For information on visas and immigration, please press one. For information on driving in Britain, please press two. For information on hotels, please press three. For information on public transport in Britain, please press four. To return to this menu at any time ... Читать далее...
23. A Product RecallMelissa: This is a Disaster! If we have to Recall 100,000 units, we’ll take a huge Loss this year. Lee: We have no choice. The Product defect poses a Safety hazard. If we don’t act quickly, we’ll have a huge Liability issue On our hands. Melissa: I think we’re Blowing this out of proportion. Only ... Читать далее...
24. Ten Facts about Washington and the Revolutionary WarDespite having little experience in commanding large, conventional military forces, Washington’s strong leadership presence and fortitude held the American military together long enough to secure victory at Yorktown and independence for his new nation. 1. Washington was appointed commander of the Continental Army on June 14, 1775. He would not return to Mount Vernon until ... Читать далее...
25. Worries while flyingTwo statisticians were travelling in an airplane from LA to New York. About an hour into the flight, the pilot announced that they had lost an engine, but don’t worry, there are three left. However, instead of 5 hours it would take 7 hours to get to New York. A little later, he announced that ... Читать далее...
26. News warSerbian official press agency claimed today that Serbian forces shot down two F-117 Planes and four Ballistic «smart» missiles. Pentagon denied the statement, saying that all of them had safely returned to NATO’s base....
27. Satirical site The Onion is now worth more than most of the real news outlets it mocksSATIRICAL NEWS SITE The Onion — known for headlines like’World Death Rate Holding Steady at 100 Percent’ — has been valued at half a billion dollars, more than most of the news outlets it exists to mock. The biggest Spanish-language broadcaster in the US, Univision Communications, announced it has taken a 40% and controlling stake ... Читать далее...
28. ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEETS WINDOWS95ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEETS WINDOWS95 Costello: Hey, Abbott! Abbot: Yes, Lou? Costello: I just got my first computer. Abbot: That’s great Lou. What did you get? Costello: A Pentium II-266, with 40 Megs of RAM, a 2.1 Gig hard drive, and a 24X CD-ROM. Abbot: That’s terrific, Lou. Costello: But I don’t know what any ... Читать далее...
29. The Political System of the USAWashington, the capital of the United States, is situated on the Potomac River in the District of Columbia. The district is a piece of land which doesn’t belong to any state but to all the states. Under the Constitution, the federal government is divided into three branches. The legislative power is vested in Congress and ... Читать далее...
30. US CongressThe United States of America is a federal republic consisting of50 states. Each of them has its own goverment («stategoverment»). In some ways the United States are like 50 smallcountries. Each state has its own governor, its own police andits own laws. The present constitution was proclaimed in 1787 inPhiladelphia, the President is the head ... Читать далее...
31. Computer Ease!The following are new Windows messages that are under consideration for the planned Windows 2000: 1. Smash forehead on keyboard to continue. 2. Enter any 11-digit prime number to continue. 3. Press any key to continue or any other key to quit. 4. Press any key except… no, No, NO, NOT THAT ONE! 5. Press ... Читать далее...
32. Decoding the speechesSome key definitions to help decode Clinton’s speeches. More will be added as the President’s meaning becomes clear. Remember, do not attach meaning to words, it’s symbolism that is important. All — Clinton’s constituency. as: We ALL must make sacrifices to restore America’s economic health. Ask — Clintoneze for legislate. i. e. asking: legislating. Campaign ... Читать далее...
33. Microsoft Addresses Justice Department AccusationsREDMOND, Wash. — Oct. 23, 1997 — In direct response to accusations made by the Department of Justice, the Microsoft Corp. announced today that it will be acquiring the federal government of the United States of America for an undisclosed sum. «It’s actually a logical extension of our planned growth», said Microsoft chairman Bill Gates, ... Читать далее...
34. Touring WashingtonA blonde was visiting Washington, DC for the first time. She wanted to see the Capitol building. Unfortunately, she couldn’t find it, so she asked a police officer for directions, «Excuse me, officer, how do I get to the Capitol building?» The officer replied, «Wait here at this bus stop for the number 54 bus. ... Читать далее...
35. ATM proceduresChase is very pleased to announce that we are installing new Drive-thru ATMs where customers will be able withdraw cash without leaving their vehicle. (Other accounts can also utilise this facility) Male and Female procedures have been tailored to best reflect the behaviors of those particular groupings. PROCEDURE FOR MALE CUSTOMERS: 1. Drive up to ... Читать далее...
36. Giving sad news to a troopThe Captain called the Sergeant in. «Sarge, I just got a telegram that Private Jones’ mother died yesterday. Better go tell him and send him in to see me.» So the Sergeant calls for his morning formation and lines up all the troops. «Listen up, men,» says the Sergeant. «Johnson, report to the mess hall ... Читать далее...
37. Psychiatric HotlineIf you are obsessive-compulsive, please press 1 repeatedly. If you are co-dependent, please ask someone to press 2. If you have multiple personalities, please press 3, 4, 5, and 6. If you are paranoid-delusional, we know who you are and what you want. Just stay on the line so we can trace the call. If ... Читать далее...
38. Psychiatrist phoneHello. Welcome to the Psychiatric Hotline If you are obsessive-compulsive, please press 1 repeatedly. If you are co-dependent, please ask someone to press 2. If you have multiple personalities, please press 3, 4, 5, and 6. If you are paranoid-delusional, we know who you are and what you want. Just stay on the line so ... Читать далее...
39. Перевод слова congressCongress — конгресс Перевод слова The World Peace Congress — Всемирный конгресс сторонников мира medical congress — съезд врачей an annual congress — ежегодный съезд Congress authorized the project. Конгресс одобрил проект. Congress has the power to declare war. Конгресс имеет право объявлять войну. Congress is expected to pass the bill. Ожидается, что конгресс утвердит ... Читать далее...
40. Speaking of spelling, here is a news bulletinSpeaking of spelling, here’s a news bulletin…….. The European Commission has just announced an agreement whereby English will be the official language of the EU rather than German, which was the other possibility. As part of the negotiations, Her Majesty’s Government conceded that English spelling had some room for improvement and has accepted a 5-year ... Читать далее...