The Civil War

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1. Перевод слова civilCivil — гражданский, штатский Перевод слова Champion of civil rights — борец за гражданские права civil custody — арест по гражданскому делу civil aviation — гражданская авиация The country was torn by Civil war. Страну раздирали гражданские войны. They were married in a Civil ceremony in May. Они поженились на гражданской церемонии в Мае. Civil ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы keep a civil tongue in one’s head[keep a civil tongue in one’s head] {v. phr.} To be polite inspeaking. He was very angry with his boss, but he kept a civiltongue in his head. The bus driver began yelling at the woman andshe told him to keep a civil tongue in his head....
3. My Favourite Book — Моя любимая книга (4)I’ve recently read a book, which has made a very deep impression on me. It is named «Gone with the Wind» The author of the book is Margaret Mitchell. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in a family of the president of the Atlanta Historical Society. All the family was interested in American history and ... Читать далее...
4. Abraham Lincoln (2)Abraham Lincoln was the son of a poor farmer. He was born in 1809 and his childhood was spent in hard work. He helped his father on their small farm. But in 1816, when Abraham was only 7 years old, his father lost his farm and his family moved to another part of the country. ... Читать далее...
5. The Higher Organs of Power in the USABy the US Constitution the government of the nation is entrusted to three separate authorities: the Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial. The executive power is vested in the President, who holds his office during the term of four years, and is elected together with the Vice-President. Among the duties and powers of the President ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод слова issueIssue — издание, выпуск; вопрос, проблема Перевод слова The issue of an order — издание приказа the issue of stamps — выпуск марок major international issues — важнейшие международные проблемы controversial issue — спорный вопрос A new coin was Issued. Была пущена в обращение новая монета. This is a life-and-death Issue. Это вопрос жизни и ... Читать далее...
7. European UnionThe European Union or the EU is an intergovernmental and supranational union of 25 European countries, known as member states. The European Union was established under that name in 1992 by the Treaty on European Union, the Maastricht Treaty. However, many aspects of the Union existed before that date through a series of predecessor relationships, ... Читать далее...
8. Civil War Era humorCivil War Era Humor The following are supposedly true definitions, stories, and terms relating to the Civil War. BIGGEST MAN… The biggest man in the Union Army was Capt. David Van Buskirk of the 27th Indiana Regiment who stood 6 feet 11 inches and weighed 380 pounds. He was captured in 1862 and was sent ... Читать далее...
9. The US Political SystemThe USA is a presidential republic. The legislative power of the USA is vested in the Congress of the USA. The Congress was created by Article I of the Constitution, adopted in 1787. It consists of two chambers — the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate is made up of 100 members (2 ... Читать далее...
10. 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...
11. Значение идиомы at issue[at issue] {adj. phr.} 1. In dispute; to be settled by debate, by vote, by battle, or by some other contest. His good name was at issue in the trial. The independence of the United States from England was at issue in the Revolutionary War. Compare: IN QUESTION. 2. Not in agreement; in conflict; opposing. ... Читать далее...
12. Brief History of the USA — Краткая история СШАThe history of the USA dates back only to the 15th century. In the 15th century there was no USA at all. The present territory of the USA was divided among some countries. In the 15th — 16th centuries some territory of the USA belonged to Great Britain (northern and western lands); southern parts (California, ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод сленгового выражения yadda yadda yadda, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: yadda yadda yadda Перевод: фраза, означающая «и так далее», «и тому подобное»; обычно употребляется по отношению к чему-либо несущественному, или надоедливому и скучному Синоним: blah blah blah Пример: Our history teacher told us about the Civil War, the election of 1880, yadda yadda yadda. Наш учитель по истории рассказал нам о Гражданской войне, ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод слова constitutionConstitution — конституция, учреждение; телосложение Перевод слова To amend constitution — вносить поправки в конституцию to case-harden the constitution — закалить тело constitution of the universe — устройство вселенной He has a robust Constitution. У него крепкое телосложение. The assembly adopted a new Constitution. Ассамблея приняла новую Конституцию. What’s the chemical Constitution of the dye? ... Читать далее...
15. The Fifty States — Пятьдесят штатовThe fifty states have joined to make one nation. The United States did not always have fifty states. At first there were thirteen. As the United States grew, more states joined the union. The last two states to join were Alaska and Hawaii. They both joined in 1959. In the area of the United States ... Читать далее...
16. The United States of America. History. — Соединенные Штаты Америки. ИсторияThe history of this land is long. In prehistoric times hunters moved from Siberia to Alaska by land. Gradually they advanced southwards and settled all over North and South America. Each tribe developed its own language and customs. In 1492 Christopher Columbus sailed from Spain across the Atlantic Ocean. Instead of reaching India as he ... Читать далее...
17. Education in the USAAmericans place a high value on education. Universal access to quality education has been one of the nation’s historic goals. Americas first college, Harward was founded in 1636. In 1865 education was becoming available to all. The peculiar feature of American education is the absence of national administration. Each of the 50 states controls and ... Читать далее...
18. Abraham LincolnLincoln was one of the most famous presidents of the USA. He was born in the family of a poor farmer in 1809 in Kentucky, but soon his family left for the wild forestland of Indiana. He was taught reading, writing and simple arithmetic, as his family could not afford better education. When he was ... Читать далее...
19. Биография Мартина Лютера Кинга на английском языке. Biography of Martin Luther KingMartin Luther King was a clergyman and one of the most prominent members of the civil rights movement in the 20th century. He was born on January 15, 1929. He became famous in the 1950 and 1960’s through opposition to racial segregation in the United States of America. King promoted non-violent methods of opposition such ... Читать далее...
20. Presidents should not swear in on a BibleBarack Obama’s hand lies on a Bible held by Michelle Obama as he is sworn in as the 44th U. S. president on January 20, 2009. U. S. presidents should not be sworn into office with their hand on a Bible. At Monday’s inauguration of his second term, President Barack Obama will raise his right ... Читать далее...
21. Australia (1)Из топика Австралия (1) вы узнаете, что Австралия — единственная страна в мире, которая также является континентом. Так как в состав государства входит остров Тасмания и другие острова, то официальное название страны – Австралийский Союз. Государство состоит из шести штатов: Новый Южный Уэльс, Квинсленд, Южная Австралия, Тасмания, Виктория, Западная Австралия и двух территорий: Австралийская столичная ... Читать далее...
22. The Constitution — Конституция (Канада)In 1867, Canada was just a colony with internal autonomy; since 1931, it has been an independent state in the world community. Canada’s Constitution is actually a British statute, the British North America Act, 1867, which has been amended more than 20 times since its inception. Since 1982 when Canadians obtained the right to amend ... Читать далее...
23. American Institutions: the Constitution — Американские институты власти: КонституцияThe American Constitution is based on the doctrine of the separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judiciary. T he respective government institutions — the Presidency, Congress, and the Courts — were given limited and specific powers; and a series of checks, whereby each branch of government has certain authority over the others to ... Читать далее...
24. Martin Luther KingMartin Luther King was a clergyman and one of the most prominent members of the civil rights movement. He was born of January 15, 1929. He became famous in the 19500 and 1960-es through opposition to racial segregation in the USA. King promoted non-violent methods of opposition such as boycotts or sit-ins. In 1963 he ... Читать далее...
25. Outstanding Events from the History of America — Выдающиеся события в истории АмерикиThe first voyages along the coast of modern South and Central America were made by Amerigo Vespucci. That is why, in the 16th century German cartographer named this fourth part of the world after the explorer. At the beginning of the 17th century European colonies were founded on the territory of the modern USA. In ... Читать далее...
26. Celebrations in the USAThe population of the USA is made up of people of different nationalities. Centuries ago they brought with them their native celebrations. Some holidays which are marked in the United States originated in America. The number of holidays is different in different states — from 8 in the District of Columbia to 20 in Oklahoma. ... Читать далее...
27. Abraham Lincoln — Авраам ЛинкольнAbraham Lincoln was born in Hodgenville, Kentucky, on 12th February, 1809. His family was poor, so Lincoln didn’t go to school. He mostly studied at home. He used to borrow books or study the bible. At the age of 22, Lincoln left Kentucky and moved to the village of New Salem in Illinois. There, he ... Читать далее...
28. Перевод слова unionUnion — союз, объединение Перевод слова A gracious union of excellence and strength — привлекательное сочетание мастерства и силы customs union — таможенный союз union of sets — объединение множеств Soviet Union — Советский Союз They live in perfect Union. Они живут в полном согласии. Their Union was blessed with three children. Бог послал им ... Читать далее...
29. Elections in the USAThe US Constitution includes some general provisions on the franchise. It sets forth certain requirements for candidates running for a post of a president, vice-president, senator or member of the House of Representatives. Requirements usually concern age, residence and citizenship. The candidates who meet all these requirements are considered eligible for office. A residence qualification ... Читать далее...
30. US HolidaysThe list of holidays in the United States varies from state to state but generally includes the major holidays. Besides Christmas, Easter and St. Valentine’s Day celebrated in Christian countries, May Day and Halloween, the celebration of which is very much the same as in Great Britain, there are some specifically American holidays. Memorial Day ... Читать далее...
31. European Union — Европейский союзThe European Union or the EU is an intergovernmental and supranational union of 25 European countries, known as member states. The European Union was established under that name in 1992 by the Treaty on European Union, the Maastricht Treaty. However, many aspects of the Union existed before that date through a series of predecessor relationships, ... Читать далее...
32. My Favourite Book (Gone with the Wind)В топике Моя любимая книга («Унесенные ветром»), я рассказываю о романе американской писательницы Маргарет Митчелл, события которого происходят в южных штатах США в 1860-х годах, во время и после гражданской войны США — войны Севера и Юга 1861-1865 годов. Роман вышел в 1936 году и стал одним из самых знаменитых бестселлеров американской литературы. В 1939 ... Читать далее...
33. 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....
34. The USAТопик США рассказывает о количестве штатов, входящих в состав Америки, о водах, омывающих берега этой огромной страны. Интересны факты об американской нации, представляющей собой смесь людей разных национальностей, ведь за последние 400 лет миллионы людей прибыли в Новый свет, чтобы начать новую жизнь. В топике представлены сведения о правительственной системе Соединенных Штатов Америки. В конституции ... Читать далее...
35. 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...
36. The Constitution — КонституцияThe American Constitution is based on the doctrine of the separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judiciary. The respective government institutions — the Presidency, Congress, and the Courts — were given limited and specific powers; and a series of checks, whereby each branch of government has certain authority over the others to make ... Читать далее...
37. Constitution of Ukraine — Конституция УкраиныThe Constitution of Ukraine was adopted of the 28 lh of June 1996. It became an important event in the life of the Ukranian people. We may say with the full confidence that our country has long-standing constitutional traditions. From the history of Ukraine we know that the first Constitu­tion was written by hetman Philip ... Читать далее...
38. The Higher Organs of Power in the USA — Высшие органы власти СШАBy the US Constitution the government of the nation is entrusted to three separate authorities: the Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial. The executive power is vested in the President, who holds his office during the term of four years, and is elected together with the Vice-President. Among the duties and powers of the President ... Читать далее...
39. Commonwealth of Independent States — Содружество Независимых Государств — СНГThe Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is a confederation, or alliance, created by Russia, Ukraine and Byelorussia. Up to 2005 it consisted of 11 former Soviet Republics: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. Turkmenistan discontinued permanent membership as of August 26,2005 and is now an associate member. The creation ... Читать далее...
40. Перевод слова stateState — состояние, положение; государственный Перевод слова State service — государственная служба state boundary — государственная граница state of decay — состояние упадка state of war — состояние войны Water exists in three States: liquid, gaseous, and solid. Вода существует в трех состояниях: жидком, газообразном и твердом. What a State you are in! В каком ... Читать далее...