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1. Virtual Reality – Виртуальная реальность Not long ago computers were considered an amazing invention. Today they form part of our everyday life. The latest thing today is Virtual Reality. A Virtual Reality system can transport the user to exotic locations such as a beach in Hawaii or the inside of the human body. The Virtual Reality system is still in […]...
2. Experiencing Virtual Reality Tatiana: Why are you wearing those Funny goggles? Moustafa: I’m Trying out a new kind of Virtual reality. Tatiana: You mean like Flight simulators? Moustafa: This is much more Sophisticated. This system creates a complete Sensory experience. I can see, hear, feel, and nearly taste this 3-D simulation. Tatiana: I don’t see how it can […]...
3. Dream and reality – Мечта и реальность Despite the fact that words “dream” and “reality” have different meanings, they are inseparably linked with each other. As it is known, dream can become reality if you make necessary efforts. For example, trying to do our best, we can reach wanted results. Moreover, dreams give us energy and essential emotions to fulfil the plans […]...
4. Перевод слова reality Reality – действительность, реальность, подлинность Перевод слова In reality – в действительности, фактически, на самом деле we must stick to the realities – давайте придерживаться фактов the reality of our experience – истинность нашего опыта He has a tenuous grasp on Reality. Он имеет слабое представление о реальности. We in Reality confuse wealth with money. […]...
5. Перевод идиомы in reality, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in reality Перевод: в действительности, на самом деле Пример: The woman said that she wants a job but in reality I don’t think that she really wants to work. Женщина говорит, что ей нужна работа, но на самом деле, мне кажется, что она не хочет работать....
6. Перевод идиомы the reality of the situation, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: the reality of the situation Перевод: действительность, реальность того, что происходит Пример: The reality of the situation is that it is very difficult to enter that university. Реальность такова, что в этот университет очень сложно поступить....
7. Reality T. V It’s hard to watch TV these days without seeing Reality shows. Some nights, it’s hard to find a Scripted Drama to watch. There are so many different kinds of reality shows, too. The most popular one in the U. S. has been the “American Idol” show. This is a singing competition where Amateurs try to […]...
8. A first-grade teacher was overseeing her students as A first-grade teacher was overseeing her students as they experimented with their desk computers. One boy sat staring at the screen, unsure how to get the computer going. The teacher walked over and read what was on his screen. In her most reassuring voice, she said, “The computer wants to know what your name is,” […]...
9. Значение идиомы within bounds [within bounds] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Inside of the boundarylines in a game; on or inside of the playing field. You must hitthe ball inside the lines of the tennis court or it will not be withinbounds. If you kick the football over a side-line, it will not bein bounds. 2. Inside of a […]...
10. How to look busy Generally, this will not be a concern until you are promoted to an executive position. But once you’ve created the illusion that you serve even the slightest purpose at your place of “business,” there’s no telling how far you’ll go. In the real working world, productivity is all a matter of appearances. Appearance: You are […]...
11. Generation Gap: Reality or a Psychological Prejudice To my mind generation gap is rather reality than a psychological prejudice. It has always been a topical problem and it still remains urgent nowadays. So what does a generation gap mean? It is a popular term used to describe big differences between people of a younger generation and their elders. This can be defined […]...
12. Перевод слова side Side – сторона, стенка; боковой, побочный Перевод слова The sides of a house – боковые стены дома a side opposite an angle – сторона, противолежащая углу side entrance – боковой вход side payment – побочный заработок A cube has six Sides. У куба шесть граней. Which Side are you on? На чьей вы стороне? He […]...
13. Venus Топик Планета Венера подробно расскажет об этом удивительном объекте Солнечной Системы, второй планете от Солнца. Вы узнаете об удивительных отличительных особенностях этой планеты, а кроме всего прочего, Венера – самая яркая планета, после Солнца и Луны. The second planet from the sun bakes under twice as much solar radiation as Earth and reaches temperatures of […]...
14. The Doctor. Our Health Топик Врач. Наше Здоровье доступным языком рассказывает, почему мы обращаемся к доктору. И в каких случаях можно лечиться дома, а когда следует обратиться в скорую помощь. Даже иногда следует посещать стоматолога, в самых критических случаях, конечно)) When we are ill, we call the doctor, and he examines us and diagnoses the illness. When we have […]...
15. Watching Special Effects Chrissy: Wow, that movie was amazing, but I can’t believe that they Blew up the Eiffel Tower. I bet the French are really Pissed. Jack: You’re kidding, right? They didn’t really blow up the Eiffel Tower. They used Special effects to make it look that way. Chrissy: Are you sure? It really looked like the […]...
16. Passing Through Airport Security Roland: Why are you so nervous about flying? Natalie: I’m not nervous about being in the air. It’s going through Security. I hear it’s a Hassle and I don’t want to end up being Strip-searched. Roland: You won’t be strip-searched. All you need to do is to follow a few simple rules. When you get […]...
17. Перевод слова screen Screen – экран, завеса Перевод слова Fire screen – каминный экран smoke screen – дымовая завеса television screen – телевизионный экран A tall man came out from behind the Screen. Из-за перегородки вышел высокий мужчина. My test score showed on the Screen. На экране появился результат моего теста. The headlines flashed on the Screen. Заголовки […]...
18. Перевод слова medicine Medicine – медицина; лекарство, медикамент Перевод слова To study medicine – изучать медицину patent medicine – патентованное лекарство to take medicine – принимать лекарство folk medicine – народная медицина The Medicine had a bitter aftertaste. Лекарство имело горькое послевкусие. Has the Medicine acted? Лекарство уже подействовало? Take this Medicine after meals. Принимай это лекарство после […]...
19. British Private Education 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 […]...
20. Перевод слова generate Generate – производить, генерировать, порождать, вызывать Перевод слова Prejudices generated by ignorance – предрассудки, порожденные невежеством his attitude generates opposition – его поведение вызывает протест to generate heat – вырабатывать тепло The earthquake Generated a tsunami Землетрясение стало причиной цунами. The project Generated enormous interest. Проект вызвал огромный интерес. The project’s boosters claim it will […]...
21. Перевод слова examine Examine – рассматривать, осматривать, обследовать Перевод слова To examine for compliance – проверить на соответствие техническим условиям examine a question – рассмотреть вопрос examine an account – проверить счет You should have your eyes Examined. Вам стоит проверить зрение. This doctor Examines everyone for possible heart disease. Этот врач осматривает всех на предмет выявления какого-л. […]...
22. Перевод слова inside Inside – внутри, внутрь, внутренний, секретный Перевод слова To be inside – быть в помещении to go inside – войти в помещение inside information – секретные сведения the inside of the house – внутренние помещения дома Look Inside. Загляни внутрь. The door bolts from Inside. Эта дверь запирается изнутри. I happen to know the Inside. […]...
23. School Education in the USA The federal government pays little attention to school education in the USA. There is neither a uniform school system in the USA, nor a uniform curriculum. Each state has its own system of schools. But there are some common features in the organization of school education in the country. Schools in the USA can be […]...
24. Gravity Discovery of gravity Ancient astronomers observed the movements of the moon and the planets across the sky very carefully. In the 17th century the English scientist and mathematician Isaac Newton wondered why the moon and the planets didn’t simply fly off into outer space but always moved in a curve around the Earth and the […]...
25. Значение идиомы inside out [inside out] {adv.} 1. So that the inside is turned outside. Mother turns the stockings inside out when she washes them. 2. or[inside and out] also [in and out] In every part; throughout;completely. David knows the parts of his bicycle inside out. Wesearched the house inside and out for the kitten. Compare: BACKWARDSAND FORWARDS, INS […]...
26. Education in Canada The school system of Canada is very much like the one in the USA, but there are certain differences. Education in Canada is general and compulsory for children from 6 to 16 years old, and in some provinces – to 14. It is within the competence of the local authorities, and therefore it may differ […]...
27. Значение идиомы inside of [inside of] {prep.} In; within; on or in an inside part of; notbeyond; before the end of. There is a broom inside of the closet. There is a label on the inside of the box. Hand your papers into me inside of three days. Contrast: OUTSIDE OF....
28. The Ecological Crisis: A Myth or Reality At the present time the Earth accomodates more than 5 billionpeople. Half of which are undernourished. A total of 4 milliondeaths occur each year from starvation. Mankind has finallyrealised the threat of increasing population and has faced thefact that something must be done. The food-supply increase lagsconsiderably behind the immense growth of population. Besidesconditions for […]...
29. Перевод сленгового выражения angle, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: angle Перевод: злобный, коварный план, намерение (часто использется с глаголом Work) Пример: He claims to be on the level, but I’m sure he’s working some angle. Он уверяет, что он искренен, но я уверен, что он задумал что-то бесчестнгое....
30. Computer games В топике Компьютерные игры приводятся аргументы “за” и “против” того, что подростки проводят слишком много времени за компьютером, играя в бесконечные игры. У этого времяпрепровождения есть и плюсы и минусы. Каждый выбирает сам, но можно часть времени посвятить и спорту на свежем воздухе, и встречам с друзьями. Computer games are gaining more and more popularity […]...
31. Перевод слова pick Pick – ледоруб, кирка; выбирать, собирать Перевод слова To pick a lock – открывать замок отмычкой pick the best – выбирайте самое лучшее to pick grapes – собирать виноград Pick out the dress that you like best. Выбери платье, которое больше всего тебе нравится. Mummy, can you Pick me up? Мамочка, ты можешь меня забрать? […]...
32. Computers Топик Компьютеры рассказывает историю компьютеров – потомков простого арифмометра, изобретенного профессором Чарльзом Бэббиджем в 1812 году. В наше время компьютеры используются повсеместно: индивидуальными пользователями, учеными, врачами-практиками, для обучения школьников основам информатики и вычислительной техники. Каждый выпускник школы должен уметь пользоваться компьютером, это важно для дальнейшей успешной карьеры. Если современный компьютер работает быстрее и точнее, чем […]...
33. Education in Kazakhstan 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 […]...
34. American schools – Американские школы The American system of school education differs from the system in some countries. There are state-supported public schools, private elementary schools, and private secondary schools. Public schools are free and private schools are fee-paying. Each individual state has its own system of public schools. Elementary education begins at the age of six with the first […]...
35. Значение идиомы side [side] See: CHOOSE UP SIDES, FROM SIDE TO SIDE, GET UP ON THE WRONGSIDE OF THE BED, GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THEFENCE or GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HILL, LAUGHON THE WRONG SIDE OF ONE’S MOUTH, ON ONE’S BAD SIDE, ON ONE’S GOODSIDE, ON THE […]...
36. Перевод слова computer Computer – компьютер Перевод слова Personal computer – персональный компьютер all-purpose computer – многоцелевой компьютер to run a computer – работать на компьютере My Computer’s gone haywire. С моим комьютером происходит что-то неладное. My Computer went nuts on me. Мой компьютер стал выдавать мне какую-то ерунду. My Computer is working slow. Мой компьютер работает медленно. […]...
37. Перевод слова body Body – тело, туловище, ствол Перевод слова Body temperature – температура тела body weight – вес тела decomposing body – разлагающийся труп She has a lean, athletic Body. Она худощавая, спортивного телосложения. Her Body is very muscular. Ее тело очень мускулистое. A sound mind in a sound Body. В здоровом теле здоровый дух. Примеры из […]...
38. Education in Australia – Образование в Австралии There exists a centralized national system of education in Australia. The top of this system is the Federal Ministry of Education. But there are still many differences in the structure and the curricula of schools in different states. There exist two types of schools in the country: state schools and private schools. Tuition in state […]...
39. Значение идиомы side by side [side by side] {adv.} 1. One beside the other in a row. Alice’sdolls were lined up side by side on the window seat. Charles andJohn are neighbors; they live side by side on Elm Street. Compare:SHOULDER TO SHOULDER. 2. Close together. The two boys played sideby side all afternoon....
40. Education in the USA Americans place a high value on education. Universal access to quality education has been one of the nation’s historic goals. Americas first college, Harward was founded in 1636. In 1865 education was becoming available to all. The peculiar feature of American education is the absence of national administration. Each of the 50 states controls and […]...