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People have lived on our planet for many years. They lived and live on different continents, in different countries. People depend on their planet, on the sun, on animals and plants around them. People must take care of Earth. Our ecology becomes worse and worse with every new day. Many species of animals and birds … Читать далее

James Cook was born in Yorkshire on Oct. 27, 1728, into a poor family. At the age of 18 he found employment with a shipowner in his native village of Whitby and made several voyages to the Baltic Sea. When the Anglo-French war broke out in 1755, he enlisted in the Royal Navy and saw … Читать далее

It`s been more that 2 years since I had my final exams, but the memories of them are disturbingly fresh. Though I was top of the class I can`t say that I didn`t have any problems with my finals. So I`d like to tell you mostly about my negative experience. My worst exam nightmare was … Читать далее

Advertising experience of British journalists rapidly covered the territories of British colonies on the American continent during the XVIII century. These colonies were established on the Eastern coast of Northern America in 1608. The main part of the first inhabitants was puritans. They were supported by the advertising campaigns which were held in honor to … Читать далее

BRIAN CARTER, a student, is not happy with entertainment in Britain. «British audiences can be interminably irritating with their frequently snobby, haughty and smug attitudes» It is perhaps ironic that it should be possible to write about what is irritating and loathsome about entertainment in Britain; entertainment is supposed I to be diverting and enjoyable … Читать далее

There are millions possibilities in the world thousands from which may be given to one person. But we often choose from them only one or two. We have a choice since our childhood. We choose the games to play, we ask to buy this or that thing. Parents create our first choice, they influence our … Читать далее

There are many different counters in the world but I would like to visit a lot of dreams but travelling to England is my best wish. Every country is interesting in its own but England at tract me with its beauty and unusual architecture. It`s every beautiful and industrial country. There are many museums and … Читать далее

The 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

TV has good and bad sides. First of all it keeps people informed, we can learn a lot of information watching TV. We can choose programs that appeal to us more, because TV provides programs for all interests. Sometimes we can relax, entertain ourselves when we are tired. Advertisement on TV gives us information about … Читать далее

In Great Britain children begin to go to school at the age of five. First they study at infant schools. In these schools they learn to draw with coloured pencils and paints. They also make figures out of plasticine and work with paper and glue. They play much because they are very young. Later they … Читать далее

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 source of raw materials and a market for England alone. After the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763) the British Government increased its … Читать далее

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 lectureships based on scientific and technological achievements. The British Museum contains a wealth of archaeological and ethnographic specimens. Its extensive library … Читать далее

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 for military purposes is not new, but before the 20th century, biological warfare took two main forms. The first is deliberate … Читать далее

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 the young children and the other for the senior forms. A wall would be separating them and there would be a … Читать далее

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 Englishmen, them estimated on 400 qualifications. However now this examination was recognized with 100 countries of the world, examined test on … Читать далее

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). Orbits Most, but not all, orbit the sun in an asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. The huge gravitational pull of … Читать далее

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 when this fire attains the highest top we set off. There aren`t any things more beautiful than the road — whether … Читать далее

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 reasons to go on a business as there are places to go: to sign contracts, to discuss terms of delivery, payment … Читать далее

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 similar, and the basic structure of the hand with its five fingers was also the same. But according to some scientists, … Читать далее

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 in each ward. The candidate was elected unless most voters crossed his or her name off the ballot. In the March … Читать далее

Thanks for your letter. I was very happy to receive it. I also miss you and the time we spent at the language camp. It seemed to be the best summer ever. But time goes by and at the moment I’m getting ready for final school exams. This year I have to pass the test … Читать далее

I was born and spent all my life in my native city — Archangel. Archangel is the administrative, industrial and cultural center of Archangel region. It is situated on the banks of the Northern Dvina, not far from the place where the river flows into the White Sea. If you want to have a better … Читать далее

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 … Читать далее

In America, all children from six to sixteen go to school. They spend six years in «elementary» school, and four or six years in «secondary» or «high» school. School education is free. At the end of every school year, the children take a test. If a child does well, he goes into next class («grade»). … Читать далее

Some days ago I celebrated my birthday. I always wait for it with great pleasure. It’s a pity that birthdays come only once a year. They are of great fun for children. I was born on the 15th of May 1987. So, according to Zodiac signs I am Taurus. This is a rather positive sign. … Читать далее

The 20th century saw 2 wars which were full of cruelty and violence. This epoch of the mankind was called «The Era of Genocide» because the most 2 wicked wars of the whole history were based on the international hate ground. A lot of attempts have been made since then to stop and cease genocide … Читать далее

I think it will be reasonable to start this essay with the following question: «Do you know what the World Smile Day is?» This little holiday is well known all over the world thanks to Harvey Ball from Worcester, Massachusetts because he created the smiley face in 1963. And that image became the most recognizable … Читать далее

Art plays an important role in my life. It aids the people`s understanding of their culture. No doubt tastes should be developed through images of high artistic culture, whereas works of popular culture as a rule meet consumer`s tastes. In my opinion the habit of looking at good pictures is in itself a means by … Читать далее

Florida is one of the USA states. It is located in the south-eastern part of the USA. It is a peninsula territory. The capital of the state is Tallahassee. The total population of Florida is about 16,000,000. It occupies the 4th place in the USA according to the number of citizens. The total area of … Читать далее

How many times do we make ourselves think of our behavior and treatment towards other people? And the same question used to be held in a painter’s head. Bernard lived on his own, but, on the other hand he had the whole world in his arms. The painter was a well-skilled one and was able … Читать далее

A very small minority, of mostly business people, travel within Britain by air. International air travel, however, is very important economically to Britain. One of the biggest airlines in the world is `British Airways`. Its ambitious plans for the future include operating an enormous new kind of jumbo aircraft. This will not travel any faster … Читать далее

While we recognize the importance of getting good grades—they indicate you’ve learned something, further your progress from high school to college, and keep your parents happy —those letters don’t mean everything. Sure, you want to do well, but focusing only on maintaining straight A’s can lead to hair loss, sleepless nights, and generally irrational behavior. … Читать далее

Unlike traditional art, abstract art is not focused on accurate depiction of real-life object. At the same time, it doesn’t have purely decorative function. The artist uses the language of colour, shape and line to create images that have little or nothing to do with what the eye sees. Just like in traditional art, these … Читать далее

Young people consider that their life is long, but old people often say that life runs so quickly. As far as we know the length of life in Russia is shorter than in other countries. The average person lives only 70-75 years nowadays. Women live a little longer than men. There are many reasons to … Читать далее

I originally became interested in the law during my 9th form when I realised that my skills as a writer, speaker, and leader — as well as my powers of logic — would probably serve me well in a legal career. That is why I entered an optional class where I could have lessons on … Читать далее

My name is Dima. I am 10 years old and I live with my parents in a big city. Today I want to tell you about my plans for a week. As I’m in the fourth form (grade), from Mondays through Friday I usually go to school. As a rule, on Monday I’m very reluctant … Читать далее

Education plays a very important role in our life. It is one of the most valuable possessions a man can get in his life. During all the periods of human history education ranked high among people. Human progress mostly depended upon well-educated people. We get our knowledge of this world and life through education. Many … Читать далее

In the 17th century rich women normally were taught at home by a tutor, they were taught subjects like Latin, French, Needlework and they were also taught how to look pretty and to play the piano and other instruments. When they became older their parents decided who they were going to marry and the family … Читать далее

My name is Vika Vishnjakova and I live in a very small town somewhere behind the Polar circle. I study English at school №6 and I am a student of the 7th form. Very often I spend my summer holidays in summer camps near the Black Sea or the Azov Sea. I like it very … Читать далее

Once I was invited to the theatre and I thought: «Oh, you invite me to watch some classical play», but the answer was the following: «Conditional features, the play about love, it is modern by the way.» It happened in november, the 22nd of november to be exact, at Drama theatre named after I. A. … Читать далее

The 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

The town I live in is not very large and there are no big galleries and museums in it. But we have a good Natural History Museum in our town. Last week I was on an excursion there. First we listened to a lecture on the history of our region which was very interesting. Then … Читать далее

Dear Queen Elisabeth! My name is Regina. I am very glad to write you, more over it is the first time when I write to such a famous person. I am interested to know if you wish to visit our small town. Now I want to tell you about our town. Apatity is in the … Читать далее

Moscow has about 75 institutes of higher education. Two of them are universities — Moscow State University and the Russian University of People’s Friendship. The others are specialised institutes that train students in specific fields, such as engineering or medicine. Moscow State University ranks as the largest university in Russia. Established in 1755, it has … Читать далее

The educational system of G. B. is extremely complex and bewildering. It is very difficult to generalize particular types of schools as schoolsdiffer from one to the other. The department of education and science isresponsible for national educational policy, but it doesn’t employ teacher or prescribe curricula or text books. Each school has it’s own … Читать далее

There are two large islands and several smaller ones, which lie in the north-west coast of Europe. Collectively they are known as the British Isles. The largest island is called Great Britain. The smaller one is called Ireland. Great Britain is separated from the continent by the English Channel. The country is washed by the … Читать далее

Americans love to participate in and watch different kinds of sports. Many people consider sports to be an American pastime. Most Americans are introduced to sports at an early age, as all schools offer some sort of physical program. Children who are interested in a particular sport can become a member of a city or … Читать далее

A «typical» British family used to consist of mother, father and two children. But in recent years there have been many changes in family life. For example, since the law made it easier to get a divorce, the number of divorces has increased. That’s why 24% of British children live with only one parent, usually … Читать далее

People are always wondering whether the country or the city is the ideal place to live. If there is one preference-which I take leave to make a conclusion-then it is the country rather than the city that provides people with optimal living conditions. There widespread testimonies for it and the primary ones are listed as … Читать далее

The Metropolitan School of Art began as an academy esta — blished in 1746 by the Royal Dublin Society, for the promotion of drawing and painting. During the first hundred years of the School’s existence, instruction was free of charge; and the four departments of figure drawing, landscape and ornament, architec — ture, and modeling, … Читать далее