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1. Перевод слова bridge Bridge – мост Перевод слова Bridge span – пролет моста bridge member – звено моста arch bridge – арочный мост He leaped off the Bridge. Он прыгнул с моста. The Bridge is in need of reinforcement. Мост нуждается в укреплении. The enemy exploded the Bridge. Враг взорвал мост. rel=”nofollow”>...
2. Tower Bridge This bridge built in 1894, is still in daily use even though the traffic in and out of the London wharves’ has increased to an extraordinary extent during the course of the 20th century. Even today Tower Bridge regulates a large part of the impressive traffic of the Port of London. Due to a special […]...
3. Life on The Gate: Working on the Golden Gate Bridge 1933-37 When it opened in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge was the longest suspension bridge ever built, constructed in one of the world’s most challenging settings. For the men who poured the concrete, and drove in each steel rivet, it was a life changing experience. It was on November 18, 1936, that the two sections of […]...
4. One day, a diver was enjoying the aquatic world One day, a diver was enjoying the aquatic world 20 feet below sea level. He noticed a guy at the same depth he was, but he had on no scuba gear whatsoever. The diver went below another 20 feet, but the guy joined him a few minutes later. The diver went below 25 feet, but […]...
5. This woman has her bridge club every Thursday night This woman has her bridge club every Thursday night and after a peaceful game or two with the ladies, she goes home to fix her husband dinner when he gets home from work. Well, one Thursday, she’s playing a great game and she has an incredible hand when she notices the time. “Oh, no! I […]...
6. The world’s greatest hypnotist is on stage The world’s greatest hypnotist is on stage in front of hundreds of people swinging a long chain with a watch on the end. He’s saying, “You’re all in my power…you’re all in my power..” Fifteen hundred people are going, “Oooo…” He starts to say it again, “You’re all in my…”, when he accidentally drops the […]...
7. Значение идиомы cross a bridge before one comes to it [cross a bridge before one comes to it] {v. phr.} To worry about future events or trouble before they happen. – Usually used in negative sentences, often as a proverb. “Can I be a soldier when I grow up, Mother?” asked Johnny. “Don’t cross that bridge until you come to it,” said his mother. Compare: […]...
8. Перевод идиомы cross a bridge before one comes to it, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cross a bridge before one comes to it Перевод: думать, волноваться о будущих событиях, проблемах, до того, как они произойдут Пример: We should not worry about that problem now. We can cross that bridge when we come to it. Не следует сейчас волноваться об этой проблеме. Мы позаботимся об этом, когда придет время....
9. Перевод идиомы water under the bridge, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: water under the bridge Перевод: что было, то было; что-либо, что уже произошло и чего нельзя изменить Пример: It was terrible that your house was robbed but it is water under the bridge now and you must move forward. Это просто ужасно, что твой дом ограбили, но что было, то было, и тебе нужно […]...
10. From the history of New York – Из истории Нью-Йорка The first European explorer who saw Manhattan Island was Giovanni da Verrazano, an Italian merchant who was in the service of the French king, Francis I. The date was April, 1524. Today a bridge which carries his name, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, is one of the city’s most impressive sights. It is the longest suspension bridge […]...
11. Перевод слова depth Depth – глубина Перевод слова Depth of her knowledge – глубина ее знаний to reach a depth – опуститься на глубину to lack depth – быть неглубоким, поверхностным The pressure varies with the Depth. Давление меняется в зависимости от глубины. People need to realize the Depth of the problem. Люди должны осознать глубину проблемы. There […]...
12. Перевод слова cable Cable – канат, трос, кабель Перевод слова To bury a cable – прокладывать кабель в земле cable way – канатная дорога, фуникулер submarine cable – подводный кабель I Cabled Mary the good news. Я телеграфировал Марии благую весть. The bridge is held up by Cables. Мост держится на троссах. Cable TV reaches a huge audience. […]...
13. Значение идиомы in the world [in the world] or [on earth] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Of allpossible things; ever. – Usually used for emphasis after words thatask questions, as “who”, “why”, “what”, etc. Where in the world didyou find that necktie? The boys wondered how on earth the mousegot out of the cage. Betty could not understand what on earth theteacher […]...
14. Перевод слова pile Pile – куча; свая, столб Перевод слова Bridge pile – свая моста built on piles – построенный на сваях pile of stones – груда камней pile of logs – штабель бревен A Pile of sandbags held the bridge. Груда мешков с песком поддерживала мост. Scrape the dead leaves together into a Pile. Соберите сухие листья […]...
15. London (11) THE PLACES TO VISIT. London is the capital of England. It is its political and business centre. The heart of London is the City. It is the oldest part of London. Many people work in the City but very few live there. There are a lot of banks and other offices there are too. You […]...
16. Семь чудес света/ Seven Wonders of The World На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Seven Wonders of The World Семь чудес света A “wonder” is something beautiful and exceptional that gives us a feeling of admiration and surprise. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World included magnificent buildings and structures built in ancient times. One of the most famous and beautiful constructions […]...
17. The Kremlin The Kremlin is the symbol of Russian and Soviet power and authority. Its crenellated red brick walls and 20 towers were built at the end of the 15th century, when a host of Italian builders arrived in Moscow on the invitation of Ivan III the Great. Of the most important towers, the Saviour (Spasskaya) Tower […]...
18. The Story of One Whale Who Tried to Bridge the Linguistic Divide Between Animals and Humans While captive in a Navy program, a beluga whale named Noc began to mimic human speech. What was behind his attempt to talk to us? Millions of years before we humans came along, the earth’s oceans were a vast, unbroken web of whale song. The complex courting arias of humpbacks, the distinct clicking dialects of […]...
19. Значение идиомы beyond one’s depth [beyond one’s depth] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Over your head in water; in water too deep to touch bottom. Jack wasn’t a good swimmer and nearly drowned when he drifted out beyond his depth. 2. In or into something too difficult for you; beyond your understanding or ability. Bill decided that his big brother’s […]...
20. The Great Wall of China The Great Wall of China is the biggest object ever made by humans. It stretches across mountains, deserts and grasslands for over 6,000 kilometres. The ancient Chinese built the wall to keep invaders from the west out of their country. Today tourists from all over the world come and see it. The Great Wall began […]...
21. Westminster The political centre of London is Westminster. It is the part of London where there are a lot of offices. If you go down Whitehall from Trafalgar Square on the right you will see a small street where the British Prime Minister lives. He lives at number 10, Downing Street. Whitehall is a wide street […]...
22. Топик “Кремль” (Moscow Kremlin) The Kremlin is the heart of Moscow. It is the oldest historical and architectual centre of Moscow. First it was a wooden fort. Under Dmitry Donskoy the Kremlin was built of white stone. In 1474 Ivan III sent a mission to Italy to find the best architectural and engineering talent available. They brought back with […]...
23. Значение идиомы shore up [shore up] {v.} To add support to where weakness isshown; make stronger where support is needed; support. When the flood waters weakened the bridge, it was shored up withsteel beams and sandbags until it could be rebuilt. The coach sentin a substitute guard to shore up the line when Fitchburg began tobreak through....
24. History of London Топик История Лондона вкратце знакомит вас с историей столицы Великобритании и Северной Ирландии. Сам древний город начинался с небольшого поселения римлян, вторгшихся в Британию в 43 году н. э. В этом месте они построили мост, а поселение – на правом берегу Темзы и назвали его Лондиниум, что означает “поселение на разливающейся реке”. Сейчас это большой […]...
25. Перевод слова decade Decade – десяток, десятилетие, декада Перевод слова Previous decade – предыдущая декада next decade – следующий десятичный разряд in the past decade – за последнее десятилетие The bridge was built a Decade ago. Мост был построен десять лет назад. The war lasted nearly a Decade. Война продолжалась почти десять лет. He has been in office […]...
26. The World Environment The world environment means simply what is around us. Some people live in towns, other in the country. There are a lot of ecological problems.. The most serious ecological problems are: noise from cars and buses; destruction of wildlife and countryside beauty; shortage of natural resources; the growth of population; pollution in its many forms […]...
27. Can the world exist without you – Может ли мир без тебя Can the world exist without any person? And what role can a person play in the modern world?” — I have asked myself and have come to the conclusion that the given themes are seldom shown up nowadays, and it is not good. Many people have simply stopped appreciating, noticing and respecting all those people […]...
28. Значение идиомы foot [foot] See: AT ONE’S FEET, COLD FEET, DEAD ON ONE’S FEET, DRAGONE’S FEET, FROM HEAD TO FOOT, GET OFF ON THE WRONG FOOT, GET ONE’SFEET WET, HAND AND FOOT, KEEP ONE’S FEET, KNOCK OFF ONE’S FEET, LANDON ONE’S FEET, LET GRASS GROW UNDER ONE’S FEET, ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE, ON FOOT, ON ONE’S FEET, […]...
29. Значение идиомы on one’s feet [on one’s feet] {adv. phr.} 1. Standing or walking; not sitting orlying down; up. Before the teacher finished asking the question, George was on his feet ready to answer it. In a busy gasolinestation, the attendant is on his feet all day. Compare: TO ONE’SFEET. Contrast: OFF ONE’S FEET. 2. Recovering; getting better fromsickness or […]...
30. Rice Production in the World and in the U. S Rice is different from all other crops in that it is usually grown in a flooded field. The base of the rice stalk will be under water most of the growing season. Rice can be grown on dry ground and is sometimes grown in that manner in developing countries, but the field yields are much […]...
31. English as a World Language – Английский язык язык международного общения Today English is the language of the world. It is only in the course of the last hundred years that English has become a world language. In Shakespeare’s time it was a “provincial” language of secondary importance with only 6 million native speakers. Nowadays over 300 million people speak it as a mother tongue. English […]...
32. Moscow (13) Nowadays Moscow is the capital of Russia. It is the largest city of the country. Moscow lies in the valley of the Moskva river. Moscow is a political, administrative, economic, industrial, educational and cultural centre of the Russian Federation. A lot of educational institutions are located here. There are many places of interest in Moscow. […]...
33. Greatest way to learn English Mullah Nasrudin, wisest man in Islam, entered England of a visit. “Do you have anything to declare?” asked the customs inspector. “No – sssssst, bzzz – nothing at all.” “How long do you plan to stay?” “Oh, about – ssssssssszzzzt, bzzz – about three weeks.” “By the way, where did you learn English?” “From the […]...
34. Перевод идиомы reach an impasse, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: reach an impasse Перевод: зайти в тупик Пример: The negotiations on where to build the new bridge have reached an impasse. Переговоры о том, где построить новый мост, зашли в тупик....
35. Кухни народов мира/ Cuisines Of The World На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Cuisines Of The World Кухни народов мира Every nation living on Earth has its own history, traditions and, of course, features of the national cuisine. A cuisine is a certain set of cooking traditions passed on from generation to generation. A cuisine is often named after the place […]...
36. Humor about Drunk Irishmen A man was on a walking holiday in Ireland. He became thirsty so decided to ask at a home for something to drink. The lady of the house invited him in and served him a bowl of soup by the fire. There was a wee pig running around the kitchen, running up to the visitor […]...
37. Change the world yourself – Измени мир сам Foreign languages are of paramount importance for everyday life. The world is no longer a combination of separate countries; it is a complex of interrelated parts, connected in many ways. Learning a foreign language is a very useful skill. Firstly, it aids communication and global understanding. Secondly, it helps cultural exchange. Thirdly, you can find […]...
38. Перевод идиомы back to square one / back to the drawing board, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: back to square one / back to the drawing board Перевод: вернуться к началу чего-либо Пример: The city was back to square one in their effort to build a new bridge. Город начал пытаться построить новый мост снова с самого начала....
39. In 1941 Vavilov’s scientists refused to eat from the world’s largest seed bank in surrounded Leningrad Nikolai Ivanovich Vavilov (November 25 1887 – January 26, 1943) was a prominent Russian and Soviet botanist and geneticist best known for having identified the centres of origin of cultivated plants. He devoted his life to the study and improvement of wheat, corn, and other cereal crops that sustain the global population. Vavilov was born […]...
40. The Map of the World Топик Карта мира подробно расскажет о нашей планете Земля. Большая часть поверхности планеты занята водами Мирового океана. Большие участки суши называются материками или континентами, их всего 6: Евразия, Африка, Северная Америка, Южная Америка, Австралия и Антарктида. Частей света тоже 6: Северная и Южная Америка образуют одну часть света – Америку; материк Евразия состоит из двух […]...