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Every year British people celebrate their national, traditional and religious holidays. Many of them are quite old, important and well-known. Most of public holidays in the United Kingdom are known as Bank holidays because banks are closed on these days. They are: New Year’s day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Shrove Tuesday (or Pancake day), May … Читать далее

At the beginning of this century medical scientists made a surprising discovery: that we are built not just of flesh and blood but also of time. They were able to demonstrate that we all have an internal «body clock» which regulates the rise and fall of our body energies, making us different from one day … Читать далее

My name is Natasha. I am thirteen years old. I’m in the seventh grade at mathematical school. I like to study. My favourite subjects are computer sciences, mathematics and literature. I’m fond of reading books. Also I like drawing that’s why I go to art school. I’m very cheerful and sociable person. I have many … Читать далее

Easter is one of the most important Christian holidays. The exact date of the holiday changes from year to year but it usually falls on April. Preparation for Easter starts seven weeks before the actual holiday. It’s called the advent of Lent. Many Christian people don’t eat meat and animal products during this period. The … Читать далее

People have always polluted their surroundings. But until now pollution was not such a serious problem. People lived in uncrowned rural areas and did not have pollution — causing machines. With the development of crowded industrial cities which put huge amounts of pollutants into small areas, the problem has become more important. Automobiles and other … Читать далее

Why do so many new ideas come from California? It must be something in the air. New lifestyles, new kinds of medicine, new religions, new house styles — so many new things come from California. Let’s talk about bungalows, for example. A bungalow is a simple house of one storey with a yard around it. … Читать далее

The President (any natural-born citizen over 34) is elected for a term of four years and can only be re-elected for one more term (22nd amendment — adopted after Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four successive terms). The President was originally intended to be little more than a ceremonial Head of State, as well as Commander in … Читать далее

The European Union or the EU is an intergovernmental and supranational union of 25 European countries, known as member states. The European Union was established under that name in 1992 by the Treaty on European Union, the Maastricht Treaty. However, many aspects of the Union existed before that date through a series of predecessor relationships, … Читать далее

Canada occupies the northern part of the North American continent and some islands. It borders on the USA. The country is washed by the Pacific Ocean in the west, by the Atlantic Ocean in the east and by the Arctic Ocean and its seas in the north. The Canadian north remains one of the least … Читать далее

There are not many theatres in my town, but they are all very popular with the public. I am a theatre lover, too. As for me, I prefer drama to all other theatres, but I also like opera and musical comedy. I’ll never forget my first visit to the Opera and Ballet Theatre. My friend … Читать далее

Libraries make an important part of the world culture. There is infinite number of books in the world. We can not buy all the books we like and would like to read. When we have to write a report on some subject or to learn in details about some phenomenon there is no other way … Читать далее

England is the largest and the richest country of Great Britain. The capital of England is London but there are other large industrial cities, such as Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester and other famous and interesting cities such as York, Chester, Oxford and Cambridge. Stonehenge is one of the most famous prehistoric places in the world. This … Читать далее

The British have not been regarded as a particularly musical people and, from the end of the 17th century until the 20th century, there were relatively few British composers of international renown. Before the 16th century, musical life was centred on the church, especially the cathedrals and the royal chapels. The choral works of John … Читать далее

The Great Barrier Reef on the coast of Queensland is a garden under the sea. There are 1,400 different kinds of fish,. and more than 300 kinds of coral. Tropical fruit and flowers grow on the beautiful islands. It’s not surprising that more holiday-makers come to Queensland every year. Tasmania, the island south of Australia, … Читать далее

Cambridge is one of the best known towns in the world and it can be found on most tourists’ lists of places to visit. Cambridge is famous for its university, which started during the 13th century and grew steadily, until today there are more than twenty colleges. The oldest one is Peterhouse, which was founded … Читать далее

English competitions in general give a great opportunity for learners to improve their writing, speaking, reading translation skills, creativity, to develop the interest in the research field. The competitions are usually interesting and attract those who are really interested in English learning, learners like to show what they know and what they have learned. As … Читать далее

I would like to go to London. But who wouldn`t? London is the most beautiful city where centuries-old history merged with modernity and post-modernity have created a colorful mix. London is Mecca for cultural exploration. And I do want to explore! But my craving for London is far from being purely selfish. It`s a desire … Читать далее

William Shakespeare There are a lot of famous names in the history of Great Britain. The name of William Shakespeare is one of them. William Shakespeare, the great English poet and dramatist, was born in 1564 in the town of Stratford-on-Avon. There were no theatres in England then. Groups of actors travelled from town to … Читать далее

With the exception of breakfast meals in England are much the same as in other countries. The usual meals in Great Britain are breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner. The English are very fastidious about their meals and keep to their meal times strictly. Breakfast time is between 7 and 9 a. m. Many people like … Читать далее

The United States of America stretches fromAtlantic Ocean across North America and far into the Pacific. Because of such a huge size of the country the climate differs from one part of the country to another. The coldest climate is in the northern part, where there is heavy snow in winter and the temperature may … Читать далее

The British Isles are a group of islands lying off the north-west coast of the continent of Europe. This archipelago includes two major islands — Great Britain and Ireland and about six thousand small islands. Two independent states — the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland — occupy … Читать далее

Dublin is a fine city, with beautiful grey stone houses. It is situated on the east coast of Ireland. If you go to Dublin you must visit its parks. They have beautiful gardens with deer, and there are markets there on Sundays. Dublin has always been a city of music. A lot of rock and … Читать далее

In 1869 the great Russian scientist Dmitri Mendeleyev announced the discovery of the Periodic Law of elements. So science received the key to the secrets of matter. All the greatest discoveries which have been made since then in the fields of chemistry and physics have been based on this law. The elements in Mendeleyevs Periodic … Читать далее

Computers appeared in people’s life not long ago. In the middle of the 20th century common people had no idea about them. In 1951 the first commercially available computer was introduced. In 1975 personal computers appeared. The Importance of Computers It is hard to imagine modern life without computers. The sphere of their application is … Читать далее

He is the son of the former president George Bush. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut, on July 6, 1946, and grew up in Midland, Texas. He attended the Academy in Massachusetts, and graduated from Yale University in 1968 and Harvard University in 1975. During the Vietnam War Bush served (1968-1973) as a pilot … Читать далее

Al Capone is America’s best — known gangster and the single greatest symbol of the collapse of law and order in the United States during the 1920s Prohibition era. Capone had a leading role in the illegal activities that lent Chicago its reputation as a lawless city. Alphonse Capone was born on January 17,1899, in … Читать далее

There is no real national press in the USA as there are more than 85 newspapers published in 34 languages. There exist two main groups of newspapers: qualities and populars. Only 2 or 3 newspapers with the largest circulation tell their readers about some rumours or crimes. Quality newspapers contain only reliable serious information. They … Читать далее

The English proverb says: every cook praises his own broth. One can not say English cookery is bad, but there is not a lot of variety in it in comparison with European cuisine. The English are very particular about their meals. The usual meals in England are breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner. Breakfast time is … Читать далее

Babies smelling of camomile tea, cologne water, wet laundry, dog soap. Babies who appear old, disillusioned and tired of life at six months. Babies that cry «Papa!» to blushing youths of nineteen or twenty at church picnics. Fat babies whose earlobes turn out at an angle of forty-five degrees. Soft babies asleep in perambulators, the … Читать далее

From: Padmasree Warrior, Motorola`s Chief Technology Officer Cc: Katie Cleary, Andy Baker, Eric Thompson Bcc: Michael Leeford Subject: A new strategy for company`s future Attachment: Katie Cleary`s project Dear Project Managers Thank you for coming into our office this week on special occasions — events devoted to the «Future Project». I think we have accomplished … Читать далее

At the heart of the city stands the Kremlin. This old fortress was the centre of the Soviet Union’s government until that nation was dissolved in 1991. Since then, it has been the centre of the Russian government. Inside its walls, which extend almost 11.2 miles (2.4 kilometres), are beautiful cathedrals and palaces, as well … Читать далее

Two English teachers Lynne and Greg are talking about learning English in future. Question: Lynne, I’d like to ask you first, at what age do people start learning English these days? LYNNE: Well, in many countries children start learning English when they go to school but I think in some countries they’re starting to teach … Читать далее

It won’t be an exaggeration to say that English is the most important language in the world. Nearly half of the world population speaks English. Some of the largest countries in the world are English-speaking. Among them the USA, Canada, Australia and Great Britain. By its origin English belongs to Germanic languages of the Indo-European … Читать далее

I was everywhere and wasn`t anywhere as usual. I was walking along all roads and paths, was caressing stray cats, was licking new green leaves. It was spring and I just have shaken off my winter cold, my mood was free, warm and new as those leaves. But suddenly something broke off my accustomed condition. … Читать далее

In times of high unemployment, many people work hard for exams to give themselves a better chance of getting a good job. And there are only few high-fliers who have come to the top without being born with a silver spoon in their mouth and without getting A grades in their exams. So we see … Читать далее

Canada is a country with rapid growth of the population. It is mainly concentrated in large cities. The most important among them is the capital of the country, Ottawa. It is situated on the picturesque bank of the Ottawa River. One third of its population is descendants of English and French immigrants. Before the colonization, … Читать далее

Most 18 and 19 year-olds in Britain are quite independent people. Relationships within the British family are different now. Children have more freedom to make their own decisions. For example, children aged 13 may be employed part time in Great Britain. Aged 16 they can leave home, marry with «parents’ consent». Age 18 can vote, … Читать далее

I’d like to tell you about one of the episodes from the history of Ukraine. During the war of independence of the Ukrainians in 1648-1654 the leaders of the war realized that without the help of military Russia the complete victory over Poland was impossible. That’s why in 1648 Bohdan Khmelnytsky appealed to Russia with … Читать далее

Ernest Hemingway is one of the greatest 20th-century American writers. The legend which developed around his impressive personality was that of a man of action, a devil-may-care adventurer, a brave war correspondent, an amateur boxer, a big-game hunter and deep-sea fisherman, the victim of three car accidents and two plane crashes, a man of four … Читать далее

Newspapers have always been an important information source for people. Their main goal is to inform us about current events, although it depends on a type of newspaper. Some newspapers simply entertain. The history of newspapers dates back to… Newspapers were especially valuable during the wars, when people couldn’t wait to know how their sons, … Читать далее

Gerard Depardieu is one of the most popular actors. He was born in 1948 in a poor family of a shoemaker in a little town. When he was 16 he came to Paris without any education and without any money. Together with his friend he began to attend the actor courses. He got acquainted with … Читать далее

Education is an important part of modern life. Being educated means to know a lot of necessary and useful things for life, which is why every decent person studies at school. Originally Russian education starts from the early age. Children can start going to kindergarten from the age of two, but this is not a … Читать далее

City & Guilds is one of the oldest and very well known British Examination Board and works about 130 years. It offers more than 500 qualifications exams. City & Guilds certificates are recognized in many countries around the world. In Stary Oskol City & Guilds centre has started in April 2005 and since that over … Читать далее

Great Britain is very rich with outstanding people and always was. There are lots of famous British musicians, sportsmen, scientists, writers, explorers and so on. One of the most important people of the mankind was Charles Darwin, who was a great explorer, scientist and a writer. He has travelled around the world carefully studying the … Читать далее

Russian education system was originally inherited from the Soviet Union without any significant changes. In the Soviet Union, education of all levels was free for anybody who could pass entrance exams; students were provided with small scholarships and free housing. It has produced nearly 100 % literacy. In the Soviet Union institutions were funded entirely … Читать далее

The climate of Ukraine is moderate. Summer is hot and dry with occasional rains and thunderstorms. Winter is rather mild without severe frosts but with снегопады everywhere. The rivers and lakes freeze in winter. Ukraine is rather a big country, that’s why its climate is different in various regions of it. Of course, the hottest … Читать далее

Education is very important for every person. It gives information and opportunities for further life. Every country has its own, unique system of education. We can note examples of many different systems, but I think the most developed and popular are: education system in the USA, the education system in Great Britain, as the most … Читать далее

Our world is like Fairyland, where you can come across miracles of life. Everything surprises you by its simplicity. And everything charms you. You should not be afraid of experiments, because experiments help you to make your life better. Everything must be all right, if you try to change something in your life! You should … Читать далее

What am I going to do after school or university? Maybe I should consider a job in the world of banking. There’s a surprisingly wide range to choose from — for example, I could work for a high-street bank. Let us see what’s what and who’s who. If to take the roof off a high-street … Читать далее

The fates of many famous people of America have very much in common. Thus, one of the most well-known statesmen of the USA, Abraham Lincoln, was born in 1809. His father was a poor farmer and the boy had to work much on their small farm. But he read a lot, too. When he grew … Читать далее