Tea as the Most Popular Drink in Britain

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1. Tea is the Most Popular Drink in Britain – Чай – самый популярный напиток в Британии Everyone knows that tea is the most popular drink in Britain. It’s even more popular than coffee, which is favoured throughout Europe and America. The Dutch brought the first tea to Europe in 1610. But it was not until 1658 that the first advertisement for tea appeared in a London newspaper. At that time a […]...
2. Перевод слова popular Popular – популярный, народный, общедоступный Перевод слова Popular government – народное правительство Popular Front – Народный фронт at popular prices – по общедоступным ценам popular singer – любимый певец popular song – популярная песня Aspirin is a Popular analgesic. Аспирин – распространенное обезболивающее. The area is Popular with walkers. Этот район очень нравится любителям пеших […]...
3. Значение идиомы nurse a drink [nurse a drink] {v. phr.}, {informal} To hold a drink in one’s handat a party, pretending to be drinking it or taking extremely smallsips only. John’s been nursing that drink all evening....
4. Sport in Great Britain – Спорт в Великобритании (2) The British have a reputation for being mad about sports. In fact they like watching sports more than playing them. The British are spectators and the most popular spectator sports are cricket and football. Football is the most popular game. Football, or soccer, is an example of a professional game. The game of football was […]...
5. Перевод слова drink Drink – пить, напиток Перевод слова Long drink – стакан пива in drink – пьяный; в пьяном виде to drink air – жадно глотать воздух Oh for a Drink! Ах, как хочется пить! I need a Drink. Мне надо выпить. I owe you a Drink. Я должен тебе выпивку....
6. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Great Britain lies on the Atlantic coast of Western Europe, separated from France by only 34 km of water. It is made up of three countries, England, Scotland and Wales. Great Britain with Northern Ireland forms the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The capital of the United Kingdom is London, in England. […]...
7. Cities and Towns of Great Britain Great Britain is a highly developed industrial country, and most of the people live in large cities. Naturally, the capital comes first among the biggest industrial cities of the country. Lots of things such as clothes, food, planes and cars are made in London. Birmingham is the biggest town in the centre of England. Machines, […]...
8. Newspapers in Britain – Газеты в Британии If you get on a bus or catch a train in Britain, especially during the morning and evening “rush hour”, you’ll see a lot of people reading newspapers. The press tells us about various political views, interest and levels of education. Papers are usually divided into “quality” papers which are serious with long, informative articles […]...
9. Popular free time activities of teenagers В топике Как подростки проводят свой досуг, я попытался сравнить, чем отличается времяпрепровождения досуга подростками в Великобритании и в России. Оказывается, есть очень много общего: в первую очередь это, конечно, спорт, затем – встречи с друзьями в клубах, на дискотеках. Еще мы любим ходить в кино, заниматься воспитанием своих домашних животных, собирать пазлы, ходить в […]...
10. Значение идиомы drink down [drink down] {v. phr.} To drink in one gulp; swallow entirely. Steve was so thirsty that he drank down six glasses of orange juice in rapid succession....
11. Holidays in Great Britain There are many holidays in Great Britain. They are Christmas day, Boxing Day, New Year’s day, Easter, May Day, Spring bank holiday and Summer bank holiday. Public holidays in Great Britain are called bank holidays because the banks as well as most of the offices and shops are closed. The most popular holiday is Xmas. […]...
12. Water becomes America’s favorite drink again NEW YORK (AP) – It wasn’t too long ago that America had a love affair with soda. Now, an old flame has the country’s heart. As New York City’s ban on the sale of large cups of soda and other sugary drinks at some businesses starts on Tuesday, one thing is clear: soda’s run as […]...
13. Tea Tea plant The tea plant grows best in tropical and temperate places where rain falls throughout the year. Tea can be grown from sea level to about 2,000 metres, but the best quality grows in higher regions. Tea comes from the leaves and buds of tea plants. Wild plants can be up to 9 metres […]...
14. Meals in Britain – Еда в Британии (1) Since the 1970’s eating habits in Britain have undergone a change. People have been encouraged by doctors, health experts and government advertisements to eat less fat and more fibre. Fat is believed to be one of the major causes of obesity and heart disease. Forty per cent of adults in Britain are overweight and Britain […]...
15. Meals in Britain Топик Питание в Великобритании рассказывает, как питаются британцы, и какие изменения произошли в их привычках, благодаря пропаганде правильного питания в стране. Около 40% взрослого населения имеет избыточный вес, поэтому сейчас англичане стали употреблять меньше жиров, считающихся одной из главных причин ожирения и заболеваний сердца. Традиционный английский завтрак стараются заменить более легкими блюдами, также как и […]...
16. Britain in Brief В топике Коротко о Британии освещаются основные факты о Соединенном Королевстве Великобритании и Северной Ирландии. Вы узнаете о Британских островах, о крупнейших городах, о столице, климате и реке Темзе, о форме правления и о каждой из четырех стран, входящих в состав Королевства. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland with an area of […]...
17. Great Britain (6) Топик Великобритания (6) завершает рассказ о Соединенном Королевстве Великобритании и Северной Ирландии, которое часто для краткости называют просто Англия или Великобритания. Из топика вы узнаете, водами каких морей омываются берега страны-острова, еще раз закрепите знания о климате, рельефе и реках страны, узнаете о главных портах Англии и о том, что благодаря мягкому климату, вся страна […]...
18. Перевод слова Britain Britain – Британия Перевод слова North Britain – Северная Британия, Шотландия Britain’s largest port – крупнейший в Великобритании порт The four seas girth Britain. Четыре моря омывают Британию. Great Britain fought with France. Великобритания воевала на стороне Франции. Hong Kong was ceded to Britain in 1842. Гонконг был передан Великобритании в 1842 году....
19. Значение идиомы drink like a fish [drink like a fish] {v. phr.} To drink in great quantities; to be addicted to alcohol. John is a nice guy but, unfortunately, he drinks like a fish....
20. Great Britain The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (commonly known as the United Kingdom, the U. K., or Britain) is a country to the northwest of mainland Europe. It comprises the island of Great Britain, the northeast part of the island of Ireland and many small islands. Northern Ireland is the only part of […]...
21. Spirits in Ireland Топик Ирландский алкоголь расскажет об истории ирландского виски и ирландского пива “Гиннесс”. Если сравнить между собой шотландский виски и ирландский, то между ними будет разница. И вот еще один очень интересный лингвистический факт: даже слово “виски” в Шотландии и Ирландии пишутся по-разному. Здесь даже приводится рецепт “кофе по-ирландски” и вы, конечно, сможете его правильно приготовить, […]...
22. 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 […]...
23. Press in Britain – Британская пресса Probably in no other country are there such great differences between the daily newspapers. On the one hand, there are the ‘quality’ newspapers: The Times, The Independent, The Guardian, The Financial Times, and The Daily Telegraph. These concern themselves with factual reports of major national and international events in the world of politics and business, […]...
24. Fashion in the USA and Britain Топик Мода в США и Британии рассказывает о стилях одежды американцев и англичан. Есть много общего, но есть и различия. Поэтому, если Вы находитесь в Англии или в Америке, присмотритесь, как одеваются в определенных случаях жители страны, и тогда Вы всегда будете чувствовать себя комфортно. Many British people don’t think about clothes very much. In […]...
25. Drink fault-finding guide A solution to all of your drinking troubles Symptom: Drinking fails to give satisfaction and taste; shirt front is wet. Fault: Mouth not open or glass being applied to wrong part of face. Solution: Buy another pint and practice in front of a mirror. Continue with as many pints as necessary until drinking technique is […]...
26. Great Britain – Великобритания (1) The full name of the country the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and a great number of small islands. Their total area is over 314 000 sq. km. The British Isles […]...
27. Пословица / поговорка eat, drink, and be merry – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: eat, drink, and be merry Перевод: ешь, пей, веселись; пока жив – наслаждайся Пример: The sailors always tried to eat, drink and be merry before they went on a voyage. Моряки всегда старались наесться, напиться и навеселиться, до того, как отправляться в плавание....
28. The Climate of Great Britain – Климат Великобритании (2) The common ideas people have about the weather in Britain are: “It rains all the time, it’s very damp”; “There’s a terrible fog in London, just like in Sherlok Holmes’…”, “The sun never shines in July or August”. Britain has a variable climate. The weather changes so frequently that it is difficult to forcast. It […]...
29. Outstanding Events in the History of Great Britain – Выдающиеся события в жизни Великобритании There were many outstanding events in the history of Great Britain. Many different tribes tried to control the territory of Britain. England was added to the Roman Empire in 43 A. D. Roman invasion played a very important role in the history of the country. The Roman built the first roads in the country, dug […]...
30. Pubs in Great Britain – Пабы в Британии Pubs can be found in every town or village. Social life for many people has centred on the pub for many years. Opening and closing times are decided by law. Pubs in England and Wales close at 11 p. m. And ten minutes before closing time, the barman shouts, “Last orders!” When you go into […]...
31. Driving in Great Britain – Вождение в Великобритании Welcome 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 […]...
32. Fashion in the USA and Britain – Мода в США и Британии Many British people don’t think about clothes very much. In Britain, as well as in the USA, men in offices usually wear suits and ties and women wear dresses or skirts (not trousers). Doctors, lawyers and business people wear quite formal clothes. And in some hotels and restaurants men have to wear ties and women […]...
33. Sport in Great Britain – Спорт в Великобритании (1) Sport plays such a large part in British life that many idioms in the English language have come from the world of sport. For example, “that’s not cricket” means “that’s not fair” and “to play the game” means “to be fair”. The most popular sport in England is football. A lot of people support their […]...
34. The Geographical Position of Great Britain – Географическое положение Великобритании (2) The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles are separated from Europe by the English Channel. The British Isles are washed by the North Sea in the East and the Atlantic Ocean in the West. The territory of Great Britain is divided into four parts: […]...
35. The Climate of Great Britain – Климат Великобритании (1) Great Britain is situated on islands. It is washed by seas from all sides. That’s why the climate and the nature of Great Britain is very specific. The popular belief that it rains all the time in Britain is simply not true. In fact, London gets no more rain in a year than most other […]...
36. Pubs in Great Britain Топик Пабы в Великобритании рассказывает об одной из достопримечательностей Англии. Даже в маленьком городке пабов не менее сотни, и каждый сохраняет только ему присущий стиль. Многие англичане посещают пабы, находящиеся близко от дома или от работы, как традиционное место встречи с друзьями, из-за наличия определенного сорта бочкового эля, компании для игры в дартс, бильярд или […]...
37. Industrial Centres and Ports of Great Britain Топик Промышленные центры и порты Великобритании рассказывает о крупных городах Британии, центрах ее промышленности и главных портах страны. В первую очередь, это, конечно, Лондон – крупнейший промышленный город, столица, центр торговли и порт с множеством причалов. Территория Мидлендс на Среднеанглийской низменности является традиционным центром угледобычи (т. н. Черная страна) и индустрии. Она расположена на расстоянии […]...
38. “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 […]...
39. The Climate of Great Britain – Климат Великобритании (3) Due to the geographic location of Great Britain the type of the climate is oceanic. There are no extreme contrasts in temperature in Britain because of the current of warm water flowing from the Gulf of Mexico called the Gulf Stream. Average British temperatures do not rise above 32°C in summer and do not fall […]...
40. I don’t owe anything for this drink The bartender asks the guy sitting at the bar, “What’ll you have?” The guy answers, “A scotch, please.” The bartender hands him the drink, and says “That’ll be five dollars,” to which the guy replies, “What are you talking about? I don’t owe you anything for this.” A lawyer, sitting nearby and overhearing the conversation, […]...