Топики по английскому языку

There are fewer public holidays in Great Britain than in other European countries. They are Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, May Day, Spring Bank Holiday, and Summer Bank Holiday. Public holidays in Britain are called bank holidays, because the banks as well as most of the offices and shops … Читать далее

All the people enjoy summer holidays very much. It is a great pleasure to have a rest after a whole year of hard work or study. People like to travel during their summer holidays. Some people go abroad to see new countries, some people prefer to go to the country-side to enjoy country-life far from … Читать далее

All state schools in Britain are free, and schools provide their pupils with books and equipment for their studies. Nine million children attend 35.000 schools in Britain. Education is compulsory from 5 till 16 years. Parents can choose to send their children to a nursery school or a pre-school playgroup to prepare them for the … Читать далее

When we want to buy something, we go to a shop. The shop assistant shows the customer various goods and sells them. We pay at the cash-desk. The goods can be wrapped up or packed in a box or parcel. No one in our family goes shopping as often as my mother does. She keeps … Читать далее

Thomas Gainsborough is definitely one of my favourite Western painters. His individual poetic and romantic style in painting enraptures me. The world-famous artist was born in 1727 in a British town of Sudbury. He studied art in London and got fascinated by Jan van Eyck’s portraits representing graceful poses and silver tones. Although Gainsborough always … Читать далее

Seven per cent of British schoolchildren go to private schools called independent schools. There are 2,400 independent schools and they have been growing in number and popularity since the mid-1980’s. Parents pay for these schools, and fees vary from about 250 pounds a term for a private nursery to 3,000 pounds a term or more … Читать далее

1). Let me introduce myself. 2). My name is Alexander, Alec for short. 3). At the moment I am a pupil of the 10th Form. 4). My parents are not old at all. 5). Father is 45 years old, and Mother is three years his junior. 6). My father works at a big plant as … Читать далее

Топик США (7) рассказывает о государстве, расположенном в Северной Америке. США имеют федеративную форму устройства и административно делятся на 50 штатов и федеральный округ Колумбия. Столица – город Вашингтон. Соединенные Штаты граничат на севере с Канадой, на юге – с Мексикой. Омываются Тихим океаном с запада, Атлантическим океаном — с востока и Северным Ледовитым океаном … Читать далее

(9) Television is one of the greatest inventions of all time. For example, on July 20, 1969, we were able to watch in our living room Neil A. Armstrong step out of the lunar module of the Apollo 11 spacecraft and haltingly walk on the surface of the moon. We were witnessing a milestone in … Читать далее

Taras Shevchenko is a great Ukrainian poet. He is the founder of the modern Ukrainian literary language. Shevchenko was born in the family of a serf in the village of Moryntsy in 1814. Young Taras became an orphan very early. He was a shepherd, a labourer to a priest and, when he was fourteen, his … Читать далее

Americans place a high value on education. Universal access to high quality education has been one of the nation’s historic goals. America’s first college, Harward, was founded in 1636. In 1865 education became available to all. The peculiar feature of American education is the absence of central administration. Each of the 50 states controls and … Читать далее

Топик Тауэр расскажет захватывающую историю одного из самых величественных и популярных исторических мест Лондона. Это целый комплекс, состоящий из 20 Башен. Самая древняя – Белая Башня была построена в 11-м веке и с тех пор в ее стенах томились, а затем были казнены многие известные узники, потому что в древние времена Тауэр был тюрьмой. Затем … Читать далее

Moscow is the capital of Russia. It is the seat of the highest bodies of state authority. Moscow was founded in 1147 by Yuri Dolgoruky. In the 15th century Moscow became the capital of Russian state. With the transfer of Russia’s capital to St. Petersburg in 1712, it became the country’s second capital. In 1918 … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Telephone Телефон People have invented many useful devices. One of the most interesting and widely-used inventions is the telephone. The modern phone that we use today is the result of work of many people. The first person to have patented the telephone in 1876 was Alexander Graham Bell. … Читать далее

В топике Шопинг я расскажу об истории великолепного магазина «Marks & Spencer» — самого популярного магазина в Великобритании, клиентами которого стали многие знаменитости. А также об истории и триумфе этого магазина во всем мире. Marks & Spencer торгует абсолютно всем, а его филиалы разбросаны по всему миру. Особенного внимания заслуживает Fresh food — сеть продуктовых … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Animal Welfare Уход за животными We all have favourite animals or pets and we do care about their well-being. Each person who has a pet should take a good care of it. In my opinion, animals should be always well-fed, sheltered and kept in comfort. They deserve it, … Читать далее

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 … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык April 1 1 апреля There are many holidays during the year, but none as funny as April Fool’s Day. Traditionally this holiday is celebrated worldwide on the 1st of April with loads of silly but harmless jokes. On this day people take delight in playing pranks on their … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Star Signs Знаки зодиака Astrology is studying the Zodiac signs. Astrologer consider that the position of the Sun, Moon and planets in relation to the zodiac signs have influence on various events in the world. However, there are not any scientific evidence for this state. It is also … Читать далее

London has been home of many famous Englishmen. Some were born there. Some lived there all their lives. Others lived in London only for a short time but all gave something to this great city One of the first names of importance is that of Geoffrey Chaucer, the poet. He lived most of his life … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык My Favourite Subject Мой любимый школьный предмет My name is Svetlana. I’m fifteen years old. I study in the ninth grade of a secondary school. We study lots of subjects at school, such as Maths, Geography, Biology and many others. I think all these subjects are interesting and … Читать далее

The educational system in Kazakhstan is conducted in two languages — Kazakh and Russian and consists of several levels of state and private educational establishments: infant schools, elementary (or primary) schools, comprehensive schools, colleges and academies. The constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan fixes the right of citizens of the republic on free-of-charge secondary education … Читать далее

Australian seasons are the antithesis of those in Europe and North America (because Australia is south of the Equator): summer starts in December (ends in February), autumn in March (ends in May), winter in June (ends in August) and spring in September (ends in November). Seasonal variations are not extreme and its rare for temperatures … Читать далее

May Day is the holiday of the first day of the month of May. But before 1752, when the calendar was changed, it was 11 days earlier. It is the time of year when warmer weather begins and flowers and trees start to blossom. It is said to be a time of love and romance. … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed Друг познается в беде Friends play a very important role in our lives. But not every person around us can be called a good friend. A friend in need is a friend indeed — we all know this saying and … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Our School Library Наша школьная библиотека Reading is one of my favourite pastimes. I like reading fairy-tales, romantic novels, fiction, school literature, science fiction, short stories, best-sellers, adventure books and other genres. At home my parents have a large collection of books, of both native and foreign writers. … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык First Trip Into Space Первый полет в космос For me trip to space is something unbelievable. I can’t even imagine how much courage it takes to do this, and it is beyond my understanding how brave the person must be to do this for the first time on … Читать далее

В топике Школьные годы я хочу поделиться тем, что я думаю о значении школы в жизни каждого человека. Школьные годы — прекрасное время, которое все стараются как можно быстрее пережить, а потом всю жизнь вспоминают с легким сожалением, поскольку его нельзя вернуть. Многие не любили школу, но, оглядываясь назад, понимают, что именно в то время … Читать далее

Из топика Истории футбола вы узнаете много интересного об этой игре, фанатами которой является большая часть населения всего мира. Сейчас уже трудно сказать, в какой стране появилась эта спортивная игра, так как похожие игры были и в Древнем Китае, и в Египте и в Древнем Риме. В Англии подобная игра появилось около 1100 года, и … Читать далее

Andy Warhol, 1928-1987, an American artist and filmmaker is regarded as the founder of pop culture. Pop art first appeared in Great Britain at the end of the 1950s as a reaction against the seriousness of abstract expressionism. British and American pop artists used images found in comic strips, soup cans, and Coke bottles to … Читать далее

A year is the average time it takes for the Earth to go once round the Sun. There are 12 months or 52 weeks or 365 days in a year. Every four years there is a leap year. It has 366 days. The names of the months are: January» February, March, April, May, June, July, … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык The Biography of Mikhail Lomonosov Биография Михаила Ломоносова Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov was born on November 19th, 1711, in Arkhangelsk province. He was a famous Russian scientist, polymath and a writer, who had greatly contributed into national literature, science and education. He was also the founder of Russian literary … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Tsar Bell Царь-колокол When tourists plan to visit the Russian capital, first of all, they explore the map of sights. There are undoubtedly many attractions in Moscow and one of them is Tsar Bell, which is based in the area of Kremlin. It was created in 1735 after … Читать далее

Russia’s contribution to the world’s science can hardly be overestimated. People all over the world know the names of Russian scientists, Nobel prize winners and authors of important discoveries and inventions. Russia’s first world-famed scientist was Mikhail Lomonosov (1711-1765). Eager to get an education, he left his home village Kholmogory and walked to Moscow on … Читать далее

В топике Мой завтрак я расскажу, что обычно ем на завтрак. Я считаю, что завтрак очень важен, так как он заряжает энергией на весь день. Я предпочитаю на завтрак кашу или мюсли, или яйца, приготовленные разными способами. Батончики «Сникерс» или «Марс» можно съесть на бегу, если опаздываешь и не успел позавтракать. It is not a … Читать далее

В топике Моя будущая профессия (2) – я хочу рассказать вам о выборе профессии. Я часто думал о том, кем бы я хотел стать, но это очень серьезный вопрос и трудный выбор. После окончания школы, мы вступаем во взрослую жизнь и каждый волен выбрать свое будущее: работать на заводе или фабрике, стать строителем, чтобы создавать … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Beauty Красота Some people think that beauty comes from the covers of glossy magazines, others are certain that beauty lies inside one’s actions. I myself am one of those people who find beauty nearly in everything. It’s not easy to give a clear definition of the word “beauty”. … Читать далее

Топик Британские дома рассказывает о том, какие дома существуют в Великобритании, какие из них дороже, а какие — дешевле и какие из них больше нравятся британцам. There are 22 million homes in Britain — big homes and small homes, old cottages and new buildings, houses and flats. (Americans say «apartment» but British people say «flat»). … Читать далее

There are many interesting and useful professions, and it is really not an easy task to choose the right one. I began to think about my future profession at the age of 15. My favourite subjects at school were mathematics and English. My teachers were well-educated people with deep knowledge of the subjects. They encouraged … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Television in our lives Телевидение в нашей жизни It is common knowledge that television has become the most popular entertainment in our home life. Now fewer and fewer people go out in the evening, preferring to stay at home and enjoy themselves sitting in comfortable armchairs in front … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык School Day Школьный день My mane is Kate. I want to tell you about one of my school days. I am studying in the 6th form. My class is not very bit. There are only twenty people in my class. There are eight girls and twelve boys. We … Читать далее

Рождество в Великобритании Christmas In Great Britain Рождество, вероятно, самый любимый и долгожданный семейный праздник в Великобритании. Множество символов и традиций в стране связано именно с этим днем. Некоторые историки считают, что даже его дата символична, так как и в древности в этот день соблюдался важный языческий праздник — культ Солнца. Таким образом, празднование Рождества … Читать далее

The Canadian economy is among the worlds soundest. Canada is the seventh-largest trading nation among the industrialised market economies and an active partner in international investment. Canada is a trading nation. About 26 per cent of the country’s total output of goods and services (GDP) is exported — mostly to the United States, which is … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык I Want To Become A Teacher Я хочу стать учителем From the very childhood I dreamt of becoming a teacher. Now, when I’m a high school student, I often think over my choice. I know exactly which university to enter after school graduation. The university that I chose … Читать далее

Love is the best feeling in the world. Love makes the world go round. It is the greatest mystery of all times. If you ask someone «What is love?», he or she will hardly find enough words to express its meaning. Love can be different. There is love for parents, love for children, love for … Читать далее

After leaving school, millions of young people begin an independent life. They can start a working career, go into business or continue schooling to receive a degree. There is one institute or a few institutes in nearly every Russian city. There are dozens of them in Moscow and St. Petersburg. If you want to get … Читать далее

I would like to tell you about telecommunications and their future. We can not deny the role of telecommunications in our life. The Internet, phones, telegraph, cell phones, radio, television, satellite television, video cell phones are all the means of communication or telecommunication. Nowadays we live in information era, when information is the key and … Читать далее

Some people prefer hustle and bustle of big cities, while others prefer peaceful lifestyle of rural areas. Tastes differ. There is no definite answer which lifestyle is better. In my opinion, everything depends on personality. Let us examine more thoroughly some advantages and disadvantages of both rural and urban life. Living in a city can … Читать далее

The physical environment and natural resources of England are more favourable to agricultural development than those of other parts of the United Kingdom. A greater proportion of the land consists of lowlands with good soils where the climate is conducive to crop growing. The majority of English farms are small, most holdings being less than … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Ancient Egypt Древний Египет Egypt is full of mysteries. This country was home to one of the most ancient civilizations in the world. Today we associate this North African country with giant pyramids, temples and tombs of pharaohs. Historians discovered that the ancient nation living around the River … Читать далее