Топики по английскому языку

London is so large that visitors must learn to use buses and the underground to get about. London taxis are too expensive for any but the rich. You can get a map of the underground and the bus routes at any ticket office. The word «Underground» across a large circle shows you where the stations … Читать далее

Топик Театры, концертные залы и кинотеатры рассказывает о том, где можно интересно провести вечера в Лондоне. Самые знаменитые театры, концертные залы и кинотеатры находятся в Вест-Энде. Здесь можно посмотреть оперу, балет, комедии, драмы, ревю, музыкальные комедии. Посетив оперу, вы сможете послушать известные оркестры под руководством именитых дирижеров и выступления знаменитых оперных певцов. На Уэст-энде можно … Читать далее

My favourite book is «The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes» by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I first discovered these stories when I was about twelve and I’ve loved them ever since. They’re brilliantly written, full of bizarre crimes and they’ve got a terrific Victorian atmosphere. When you read them you really feel like you’ve been carried … Читать далее

As we live in society, we meet a lot of people during our lives. We communicate with all these people, but our attitudes towards each of these people are different. Usually I classify people I know as acquaintances, friends and close friends. I’m going to tell you about the best friends of mine. They are … Читать далее

Топик Достопримечательности в России рассказывает о большом интересе иностранных туристов к русской культуре, русским обычаям и традициям. Их привлекают старинные русские города своей архитектурой: русскими православными соборами, церквями, монастырями, старинными усадьбами. Одна из сокровищниц русской культуры, живописи, прикладного искусства и архитектуры – город Новгород, и ни один другой город не превосходит его по числу древних … Читать далее

The weather in England is very changeable. A fine morning can change into a wet afternoon and evening. And a nasty morning can change into a fine afternoon. That is why it is natural for the English to use the comparison «as changeable as the weather» of a person who often changes his mood or … Читать далее

Our school is a fine four-storeyed building in the center of Moscow. The school-building is not very large, but there are many classrooms and specialized rooms for studying different subjects. The pupils study Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Russian, English, History, Geography and Biology in specialized rooms. Chemistry Physics and Biology are taught in well-equipped science rooms. … Читать далее

William Cuthbert Faulkner born in 1897 was a Nobel Prize-winning novelist from Mississippi. Though his works are sometimes considered challenging, he is regarded as one of America’s most influential fiction writers. Faulkner was known for using long, serpentine sentences, in contrast to the minimalist style of Ernest Hemingway. Some consider Faulkner to be the only … Читать далее

(9/11) The variety of arts is unlimited. What do you prefer: cinema, theatre, painting, music? Why? Art is defined in encyclopedias as the process and result of making material works, which reflect beauty or reality. The ‘creative arts’ denote a number of disciplines whose purpose is to create material things which reflect a message, mood, … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Superstitious Beliefs Приметы Every national culture has its own customs and superstitious beliefs. Superstitious beliefs are the events or occurrences which forebode something. Various superstitious beliefs developed in the millennia and passed from one generation to another. Our ancestors were very observant and attentive; they noticed the dependence … Читать далее

One of my favourite Disney cartoon films is “Finding Nemo”. I’m sure that all the kids have seen this sweet movie. I saw it for the first time when I was 6 years old and that was the only cartoon which I wanted to watch every day. So I can say that I grew up … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Why Is English So Popular Почему английский язык так популярен It’s not a secret that English is the world’s most popular language. There are more than 300 million native speakers of English. It’s the native language in such countries as Great Britain, the USA, Canada, Australia and New … Читать далее

This university town is very beautiful. The oldest university there is Oxford. The first of its colleges was founded in 1249. The university now has thirty-five colleges and about thirteen thousand students, many of them from other countries. There were no women at Oxford until 1878. When the first women’s college Lady Margaret Hall, opened. … Читать далее

We live in a new 16-storeyed block of flats. It’s situated in a very picturesque place. There’s a big supermarket on the ground floor and it’s very convenient to do everyday shopping. Our flat is on the fifth floor. It’s very comfortable and well-planned. We have all modern conveniences, such as central heating, electricity, gas, … Читать далее

We did quite a lot of subjects at school. They were: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, History, Geography, Russian, English, Literature and others. Every teacher asked for equal and adequate attention to his subject and it was not an easy work to do. I knew that all the subjects were important, but still I was always indifferent … Читать далее

Our family is not large. We are a family of four: my father, my mother, my younger brother and I. My name is Olga. I am seventeen. I am a school leaver. My younger brother is ten. He is a pupil of the fifth form. He looks like our father. He has brown eyes, short … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык I Am A Student Я студент My name is Yuriy and I’m 17 years old. I have recently graduated from school and entered the Pedagogical University. I’m now a student of the Faculty of Physical Education. At the end of my studies I’m planning to become a teacher … Читать далее

Reading is one of my hobbies, and that’s why I try to use every spare minute to read. I like different kinds of literature. I like Russian and foreign, classic and modern literature. I usually read different books: love stories, detective stories or historical novels. I want to tell you about my favourite writer, it … Читать далее

With a total area of seventeen million square kilometers and population of about one hundred and fifty million, Russia, officially called the Russian Federation, is considered to be the largest country in the world. The Russian Federation is divided into eighty five federal subjects, twenty two of which are republics (Kalmykia, Komi, Dagestan, Ingushetia and … Читать далее

Vladimir Putin was born in Leningrad on October 7, 1952. In 1975, he graduated with a degree in law from Leningrad State University. He later earned a Ph. D. degree in economics. After graduation, Mr. Putin was assigned to work in the KGB. From 1985 to 1990, he worked in East Germany. In 1990, he … Читать далее

Moscow is the capital of Russia, its political, economic, commercial and cultural centre. It was founded over 8 centuries ago by Prince Yuri Dolgoruky. Historians have accepted the year of 1147 as the start of Moscow history. Gradually the city became more and more powerful. In the 13th century Moscow was the centre of the … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Riding A Bicycle Езда на велосипеде Not everyone knows how useful for our body is to ride a bicycle. Most people spend hours these days in front of computer screens, which is not healthy at all. Riding a bicycle has a number of benefits. First of all, it’s … Читать далее

В топике Путешествия расширяют кругозор, я постараюсь вам рассказать о многих преимуществах путешествий, которые в настоящее время стали неотъемлемой частью полноценной жизни современного человека. Тысячи людей путешествую по миру, делятся впечатлениями, что стало возможным благодаря Интернету. Сейчас все решается очень быстро: стоит лишь обратиться в туристическую фирму, которую вы выбрали, исходя из своих интересов, и … Читать далее

I’d like to describe you my working day. All the days looked very much the same. On weekdays I usually get up at 7. I do my morning exercises. Then I wash my face and hands and clean my teeth. At half past seven I am ready to have my breakfast. I like to have … Читать далее

In 1996, I went to London. This city impressed me very much. When we leaved from Archangelsk the weather was terrible: it was awfully cold. But when we arrived to London there were green leaves on the trees and the air was much warmer then in our city. That was the first thing that impressed … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык My Problem Моя проблема My name is Ruslan. I’m 15 years old. I live in Voronezh and I study at school number fifty-five. I’m at the 10th grade at the moment and I study hard to pass the exams soon. This year we have only one exam, but … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Trees Cutting Вырубка деревьев In the modern world there are great many problems which not only a man but the whole humanity face. One of these problems is trees cutting. Population enlargement and rapid technological development ruin the nature. Thousand years ago the biggest part of the ground … Читать далее

(11) Imagine you are telling your foreign guest about Russia. What main points (geography, political system, economy, culture) would you touch upon? The first thing I am going to tell my foreign visitor about is the geography and climate of Russia, as the geographical position and climate of a country influence the country’s economy; the … Читать далее

Топик Лидерство и мотивация рассказывает о том, какими качествами и способностями нужно обладать, чтобы стать лидером. У человека, стремящегося стать лидером, должна быть личная и очень твердая мотивация, заставляющая его усердно работать для достижения намеченных целей. Каждый лидер или руководитель должен хорошо разбираться в людях, правильно оценивать их сильные и слабые стороны в выполнении трудовых … Читать далее

Ozone layer or ozonosphere, region of the stratosphere containing relatively high concentrations of ozone, located at altitudes of 12-30 mi (19-48 km) above the earth’s surface. Ozone in the ozone layer is formed by the action of solar ultraviolet light on oxygen. The ozone layer prevents most ultraviolet (UV) and other high-energy radiation from penetrating … Читать далее

I decided to be a journalist. I think it is an interesting and useful profession. I like to watch TV, listen to the radio, read newspapers and magazines. I like everything which connected with mass media. I have a hobby. My friends and I are publishing a small newspaper once a month in our school. … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Household Duties Домашние обязанности My name is Ivan. I’m 14 years old and I’m at the 8th form of a secondary school. At the moment, I’m having summer holidays, as all classes and final tests have finished. Nevertheless, I still have lots of things to do. I’d like … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык American Cuisine Американская кухня American food is definitely multinational, just like its population. People from other countries when arriving to the USA brought with them their national recipes. So, now all American food is partly Italian, partly Greek, partly Jewish, partly Chinese, partly French, etc. Very often traditional … Читать далее

Education Act of 1944. The Education Act of 1944 involved a thorough recasting of the educational system. The Board of Education was replaced by a minister who was to direct and control the local education authorities, thereby assuring a more even standard of educational opportunity throughout England and Wales. Every local education authority was required … Читать далее

On week days I usually get up nearly six o’clock. I do not like to get up early, but I have to, because I have a lot of work to do during the day. I make my bed, wash my face, put my clothes on and go to the kitchen to have breakfast. My mother … Читать далее

William Shakespeare (3) William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright. He is often called England’s national poet and the «Bard of Avon». His works consist of 38 plays, 154 sonnets and several other poems. His plays have been translated into many languages and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. John … Читать далее

Sport is probably as old as the humanity itself. It has been developing with the developing and growth of the mankind. All over the world people of different ages are very fond of sports and games. Sport not only helps people to become strong and to develop physically but also makes them more organized and … Читать далее

I spent my last winter holidays in Moscow. This year I did not go anywhere. First I thought it would be dull to stay at home. But how it seems to me they have been one of the finest holidays in my life. May be that’s because they were our last winter holidays at school … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык My Parents’ School Школа моих родителей Once I asked my parents where and how they studied when they were children. My mother was happy to speak about her old school. Actually, she studied at the same school where my father did. They were just from parallel classes. They … Читать далее

Sigmund Freud Sigmund Freud was born on May 6,1856, in the small Moravian town of Freiberg. His father was a merchant. His mother was his father’s third wife. In 1860, Freud and his family moved to the city of Vienna. He was almost four. In 1873, Freud entered the University of Vienna planned to study … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Profession Choice Выбор профессии My name is Natalia. I’m 15 years old. I study in the 9th grade of the state secondary school. At the moment I’m facing an important period of life when I need to choose my future profession. Fortunately, I can choose from different types … Читать далее

Топик Религия в Великобритании рассказывает интересную историю становления англиканской церкви в Англии. Оказывается, Британия была и католической страной, но рассорившись с Папой, король Генрих VIII стал во главе англиканской церкви. Несколько раз религии менялись и в настоящее время, большинство англичан принадлежат к англиканской государственной церкви (одна из крупнейших ветвей протестантского христианства). Распространены также католическая и … Читать далее

В топике Брак: официальный или гражданский – рассматриваются две точки зрения на брак. В последнее время многие пары предпочитают жить в гражданском браке и это их выбор. Другие пары считают, что официально оформленный брак – прочнее, стабильнее и традиционнее. Как бы то ни было, каждый выбирает для себя более удобный вариант. Nowadays official marriages are … Читать далее

В топике Английский и я — расскажу о том, какое место среди всех языков занимает английский язык: это самый важный язык в мире. По числу разговаривающих на нем, он уступает только китайскому. Но в мире политики, дипломатии и науки английский язык – первый. Даже в Индии и Пакистане этот язык считается вторым. Людей, изучающих английский … Читать далее

California is located in the southwestern part of the USA. It is estimated to be the richest state of the USA that is why it is also called the Golden State. Between 1850 and 1854, San Jose, Vallejo, and San Francisco served as the temporary capital cities. In 1854, the capital city was permanently moved … Читать далее

Топик Ирландский алкоголь расскажет об истории ирландского виски и ирландского пива «Гиннесс». Если сравнить между собой шотландский виски и ирландский, то между ними будет разница. И вот еще один очень интересный лингвистический факт: даже слово «виски» в Шотландии и Ирландии пишутся по-разному. Здесь даже приводится рецепт «кофе по-ирландски» и вы, конечно, сможете его правильно приготовить, … Читать далее

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Books Книги Books play a very important role in my life. I think that modern life is impossible without reading. The more I read, the more knowledge and experience I get. I can’t say that all books are useful. Some are boring and pointless. I like both fiction … Читать далее

The Congress of the United States is composed of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate represents the states. Each state is granted at least one representative in the House. The remainder are apportioned among the states according to their population. The Senate of US is composed of one hundred members … Читать далее

The Internet is a huge network of computers spanning this planet and is now started to bring in the surrounding area like space. Some computers like servers share data, others just surf the web as clients downloading the data. Public Internet began in the late 70’s. In the 70*s web users used an interface called … Читать далее

Топик Английские традиции рассказывает о глубокой привязанности британцев к своим традициям. Например, несмотря на холодную погоду, англичане отказываются от центрального отопления, так как предпочитают иметь в доме только работающий камин. До сих пор сохраняется традиционная средневековая одежда некоторых стражников и форма Конной гвардии XII века. Из топика вы узнаете о традициях, сохранившихся в Британском парламенте … Читать далее