An Episode from the History of the USA – Эпизод из истории США
The most prominent episode from the history of the USA is the formation of the state itself. The growing independence and economic strength of colonies disturbed Great Britain. The colonies were viewed as a
Culture – Учреждения культуры
All manner of general and esoteric societies, institutions, museums and foundations can be found in England. One of its more prestigious learned societies is the Royal Society (1660), which awards fellowships, medals and endowed
Biological Weapons – Биологическое оружие
Biological warfare is the use of any bacteria, virus or other disease-causing organism or toxin found in nature, as a weapon of war to incapacitate or kill an adversary. The use of biological agents
An ideal school – Идеальная школа
The school I would like would have a swimming pool. I’d have one for the first and second years and also for the third and fourth years. The playgrounds would be separate, one for
Briefly about City & Guilds – Кратко о City & Guilds
Examination City & Guilds is based in 1878. The organization is under protection Royal family of the Great Britain and is one of the leading commissions of the Europe. From the beginning tested only
Asteroids – Астероиды
Quick quiz: How many planets orbit our Sun? If you said nine, you`re shy by several thousand. Scientists consider asteroids to be minor planets — some are hundreds of miles wide (and seldom round).
Fire of travel – Огонь путешествий
There is one kind of people who can`t stand at one place for a long time. Our family belongs to this kind. From time to time fire of travel burns in our souls. And
Business trip – Командировка
Business trips are just part of doing business. A company tries to choose only its best people to represent it. Trips can happen in or out of the country. And there are as many
Appearance: The Arms and Hands – Внешность: руки
The arms and hands of our prehistoric ancestors were probably not very different from the human arm and hand today. The upper and lower joints of the arm, elbow and wrist, were probably very
Government – Правительство
Moscow is governed by a City Soviet (City Council) of about 500 deputies elected to five-year terms. Each deputy represents an election district called a ward. Before 1990, only one candidate ran for election