Топик «День св. Валентина» (St Valentine’s Day)

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1. Перевод слова patronPatron — патрон, покровитель, шеф; постоянный клиент Перевод слова Patron of the arts — покровитель искусств, меценат known as a patron of arts — известный как покровитель искусств architectural patron — покровитель архитектуры patron card — карта постоянного клиента The car park is for the use of Patrons only. Стоянка только для гостей. Patrons receive ... Читать далее...
2. День святого Валентина/ St. Valentine’s DayНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык St. Valentine’s Day День святого Валентина One of the international holidays is St. Valentine’s Day. This holiday has its story about two sweethearts, that’s why it’s called the day of all sweethearts. On this day many people make a declaration of love and propose marriage. And if they’ve ... Читать далее...
3. St. Valentine’s Day — День Святого Валентина (1)St. Valentine’s Day has its origins in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, observed on February 15. Lupercalia celebrated the coming of spring in the Roman calendar (February was observed later in the year than it is today). Lupercalia was associated with the Roman gods Lupercus and Faunus. Lupercus watched over shepherds and their flocks and ... Читать далее...
4. Топик «International Women’s Day (8 March) / Международный Женский День (8 Марта)»Словарь A present [ˈprez(ə)nt] — подарок To congratulate [kənˈɡrætjʊleɪt] — праздновать To wash up — мыть посуду To celebrate [ˈselɪbreɪt] — праздновать Almost [ˈɔːlməʊst] — почти Lay the table [leɪ ðə ˈteɪb(ə)l] — накрывать на стол The 8th of March is a great official holiday for all women. It began in 1909 by women in ... Читать далее...
5. St. Valentine’s Day — День Святого Валентина (3)There are several legend? about St. Valentine’s Day. One of the legends says that Valentine was Christian priest who lived in the 3 century A. D. He was put into prison by roman authorities for his teachings and was beheaded on February 14. According to the legend he performed a miracle — he cured his ... Читать далее...
6. Топик «День матери в Англии» (Mother’s Day in England)Словарь Possible [ˈpɒsɪb(ə)l] — возможный; To thank [θæŋk] — благодарить; Everywhere [ˈevrɪ veri] — везде, повсюду; Try to be — стараться. To honor [ˈɒnə(r)] — чествовать; Almost [ˈɔːlməʊst] — почти; America and England celebrate an wonderful holiday. It is Mother`s Day. There is almost the same holiday on the 8th March in Russia. Mother`s Day ... Читать далее...
7. День Святого Валентина/ Saint Valentine’s DayДень Святого Валентина Saint Valentine’s Day День, который в равной степени важен как для молодых влюбленных пар, так и для людей, которые уже много лет в браке, это Праздник Святого Валентина. Хотя традиция отмечать этот праздник зародилась в Англии 18-го века, сегодня его празднуют во всем мире. На самом деле, историки утверждают, что корни современного ... Читать далее...
8. День Святого Патрика/ St. Patrick’s DayНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык St. Patrick’s Day День Святого Патрика St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated every year on March 17th in honor of Saint Patrick of Ireland. He was the patron of Ireland, and a saint who brought Christianity to the nation. Saint Patrick is also known for driving the snakes away ... Читать далее...
9. St. Valentine’s Day — День Святого Валентина (2)St. Valentine’s Day has roots in several different legends. One of the earliest popular symbols of the day is Cupid, the Roman god of Love, who is represented by the image of a young boy with a bow and arrow. Three hundred years after the death of Jesus Christ, the Roman emperors still demanded that ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова proposePropose — предлагать, намереваться Перевод слова To propose a scheme — предложить план to propose an alternative — предоставить выбор to propose an amendment — внести поправку They Propose to buy a new house. Они намериваются купить новый дом. The scientists Proposed a new theory. Ученые выдвинули новую теорию. If I were to Propose, would ... Читать далее...
11. Топик «Новый год в Великобритании» (New Year in Great Britain)Словарь: Piccadilly Circus — цирк Пикадилли The linked-arm — держась за руки Long-awaited — долгожданный Truly — искренне All night through — всю ночь Different ways — разными способами Trafalgar Square — Трафальгарская площадь New Year in United Kingdom is celebrated on January 1. This day was officially declared as New Year’s Day in 1752. ... Читать далее...
12. The Microsoft waiterPatron: Waiter! Waiter: Hi, my name is Bill, and I’ll be your Support Waiter. What seems to be the problem? Patron: There’s a fly in my soup! Waiter: Try again, maybe the fly won’t be there this time. Patron: No, it’s still there. Waiter: Maybe it’s the way you’re using the soup; try eating it ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод слова dictionaryDictionary — словарь Перевод слова Standard dictionary — нормативный словарь explanatory dictionary — толковый словарь bilingual dictionary — двуязычный словарь an encyclopedic dictionary — энциклопедический словарь I am in want of a good Dictionary. Мне нужен хороший словарь. Look it up in the Dictionary. Посмотри в словаре. She recommended me a good Dictionary. Она порекомендовала ... Читать далее...
14. Топик «Английский как международный язык» (English as an international language)English is the native language for more than 300 million people on our earth. But nowadays it is widely used not only in those countries where it is a first language. A lot of countries (such as China, Russia, Thailand and many others) have recognized the importance of this language recently as an international means ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод слова internationalInternational — международный, интернациональный Перевод слова International agencies — международные организации international law — международное право international celebrity — звезда мировой величины The port stands astride an International route. Порт расположен на пути международных маршрутов. She was the boss of a large International company. Она возглавляла международную компанию. Pollution is no respecter of International borders. ... Читать далее...
16. Топик «Образование в России» (Education in Russia)Словарь Exception [ɪkˈsepſ(ə)n] — исключение; Compulsory [kəmˈpʌlsərɪ] — обязательно; Skill [skɪl] — мастерство; To depend [dɪˈpend] — зависить; Mandatory [ˈmændətərɪ] — обязательный; Education is an important part of modern life. Originally Russian education starts from the early age. Children can start going to kindergarten from the age of two, but this is not a compulsory ... Читать далее...
17. Marriage quotes 09Marriage is like a mousetrap. Those on the outside are trying to get in. Those on the inside are trying to get out. Marriage is low down, but you spend the rest of your life paying for it. Marriage is the process of finding out what kind of man your wife would have preferred. Marriage ... Читать далее...
18. Топик «Закупка компонентов» (Buying Components)Buying components The representatives of my company saw displayed ball bearings at the international exhibition in Frankfurt. Our company required such bearings and we sent an enquiry to the manufacturer. After the manufacturer has received our letter an engineer of their company called us and came to St. Petersburg. They offered the guarantee period of ... Читать далее...
19. Marriage quotes 08Many a wife thinks her husband is the world’s greatest lover. But she can never catch him at it. Marriage is a matter of give and take, but so far I haven’t been able to find anybody who’ll take what I have to give. — Cass Daley Marriage is a mutual relationship if both parties ... Читать далее...
20. A very desperate marriageA man really loved a woman, but he was just too shy to propose to her. Now he was up in his years and neither of them had ever been married. Of course, they dated about once a week for the past six years, but he was so timid he just never got around to ... Читать далее...
21. Marriage quotes 01Marriage is not a word. It is a sentence — a life sentence. Marriage is very much like a violin; after the sweet music is over, the strings are attached. Marriage is love. Love is blind. Therefore, marriage is an institution for the blind. Marriage is an institution in which a man loses his Bachelor’s ... Читать далее...
22. Some very common traits in two drunksA man stumbles up to the only other patron in a bar and asks if he could buy him a drink. «Why of course,» comes the reply. The first man then asks: «Where are you from?» «I’m from Ireland,» replies the second man. The first man responds: «You don’t say, I’m from Ireland too! Let’s ... Читать далее...
23. A man stumbles up to the only other patron in a barA man stumbles up to the only other patron in a bar and asks if he could buy him a drink. «Why of course,» comes the reply. The first man then asks: «Where are you from?» «I’m from Ireland,» replies the second man. The first man responds: «You don’t say, I’m from Ireland too! Let’s ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод слова marriageMarriage — брак, супружество Перевод слова Marriage certificate — свидетельство о заключении брака marriage counsellor — консультант по брачно-семейным отношениям marriage deformed by jealousy — брак, испорченный ревностью He asked for her hand in Marriage. Он попросил ее руки. Their Marriage ended in divorce. Их брак закончился разводом. The priest blessed the Marriage. Священник благословил ... Читать далее...
25. Marriage quotes 13The 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 ... Читать далее...
26. Праздники России (Russian holidays), лексика и слова по темеNew Year’s Day – Новый Год Christmas – Рождество Shrovetide (Maslenitsa) – Масленица Palm Sunday – Вербное воскресенье Easter – Пасха Russia Day – День России International Women’s Day – Международный Женский День Apple Spas – Яблочный Спас Spring and Labour Day – День Весны и Труда Victory Day – День Победы Defender of the ... Читать далее...
27. National Emblems of the United Kingdom — Национальные символы Соединенного КоролевстваThe United Kingdom (abbreviated from «The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland») is the political name of the country which consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (sometimes known as Ulster). Great Britain is the name of the island which is made up of England, Scotland, Wales, whereas the British Isles is ... Читать далее...
28. Топик «Музыка» (Music)Music is the universal language of the world with some meaning at least for the immense majority of people. It is the mirror of our lives and life problems. People can’t live without music. It is everywhere at home, in a concert hall, in parks at the seaside and even in the forest. Nowadays it ... Читать далее...
29. 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 ... Читать далее...
30. Топик на английском языке Моя школа/ My schoolНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык My school Моя школа My school is known to have an excellent reputation in the district and to give an extended knowledge of many subjects. I am proud of being a pupil of my school. Needless to say, that it’s provided with all the necessary audio and video ... Читать далее...
31. Топик «Мое хобби — чтение» (My hobby is reading)My hobby is reading. It has been a great pleasure for me since my childhood. The world of literature is fascinating and infinite. It certainly doesn’t mean that I love all the books. To tell the truth, finding a good book is not so easy. I prefer historical novels, classical and informative literature and some ... Читать далее...
32. Топик «Люди и телевидение» (People and Television)One day I was walking along the embankment. The weather was not very fine and I decided to go home and to watch TV. But my parents were fond of television and always told that it was their only pleasure. They watched various pop-concerts, comedies and TV series. I could only watch their favorite programs. ... Читать далее...
33. Топик «Компьютерные игры» (Computer games)Some years ago computer games were quite simple and rare and the scientific research concluded that they stimulated good results at school and at work. But what about modern games that have become quite complicated and absolutely available for everyone? Many children start playing computer games at the age of 4 or 5. For most ... Читать далее...
34. Топик «Географическое положение США» (Geographical position of the USA)The United States of America is a union of fifty states and is the third largest country in the world (after Russia and China). Besides its 50 states the country also includes a federal District of Columbia where Washington, the US capital is located. The country covers the area of more than 9.5 million km2 ... Читать далее...
35. Топик «Бакингемский Дворец» (Buckingham Palace)Букингемский Дворец является резиденцией английских королей и королев с тех пор, как королева Виктория взошла на трон в 1937 году. Его 600 комнат и земли находятся на месте Букингемского Дома, построенного в 1703 году Джоном Шефилдом Герцогом Букингемским. Король Георг III купил этот дом в 1762 году. Современный дворец — строительные работы начались в 1825 ... Читать далее...
36. Топик «Как я провел выходные» (How I spent my last weekend)My last weekend was one of the most enjoyable ones. My weekdays are usually monotonous and hard, so I always long for Saturdays and Sundays. Unfortunately my weekend is too short, that is why I do my best to make it really exciting. Nothing extraordinary happened last Saturday because I was at school till 2 ... Читать далее...
37. Dealing with a lawyerA new York Divorce Lawyer died and arrived at the pearly gates. Saint Peter asks him «What have you done to merit entrance into Heaven?» The Lawyer thought a moment, then said, «A week ago, I gave a quarter to a homeless person on the street.» Saint Peter asked Gabriel to check this out in ... Читать далее...
38. Перевод слова holyHoly — священный, святой Перевод слова Holy water — святая вода holy ground — освященная земля holy man — праведник, святой We don’t treat the items as Holy relics. Мы не считаем эти предметы священными реликвиями. They were joined together in Holy matrimony. Они были соединены священными узами брака. He sprinkled the coffin with Holy ... Читать далее...
39. Топик «Деньги в нашей жизни» (Money in our life)Money has been the most disputable matter throughout the human history. What is money for? And when did it appear? Money is a universal means of payment and a means of exchange. It appeared thousands of years ago. First people used things like animal skin and precious metals as money. But it wasn’t easy to ... Читать далее...
40. Топик «Как я собираюсь провести лето» (How I am going to spend my summer)Summer is coming and I’m looking forward to it. It’s my favourite season, of course, because the weather is great and you don’t have to go to school. After a long and difficult school year you get really tired of studies, so I’m going to enjoy my summer holidays and have much fun. I hope ... Читать далее...