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1. Greenhouse effect A greenhouse is a glass house in which plants grow. The glass lets light in and at the same time keeps heat from getting out. This heat keeps the plants warm, even when it is cold outside. The same happens to the Earth’s atmosphere. It lets sunlight in and keeps carbon dioxide and other gases […]...
2. Azolla fern: A climate change cure? Earth, 50 million years ago… A world beginning to flourish under the influence of a little fern called Azolla, which pulled much of the greenhouse gas CO2 out of the atmosphere. FIFTY million years ago the Earth was in a dire state. Overheated by runaway greenhouse gases, the future of life seemed bleak. But a […]...
3. Global Warming Топик Глобальное потепление рассказывает о проблеме роста средней температуры воздуха у поверхности суши и океана. С начала 20-го века, температура воздуха становится выше в каждое последующее десятилетие, и большая часть изменения температуры вызвана повышением концентрации парниковых газов вследствие человеческой деятельности. Изменение климата и его последствия в отдельных регионах мира будут различными: потеря мест обитания людей […]...
4. “Глобальное потепление” (Global warming) Our planet is facing a very serious environmental crisis today. It is called global warming. And it is the result of man’s intervention with our nature. Power stations, cars, factories and plants produce an enormous amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) nowadays. Cement production and burning of carbon-based fuels have boosted its concentration in the atmosphere, […]...
5. Climate and Weather in Great Britain Weather is not the same as climate. The weather at a place is the state of the atmosphere there at a given time or over a short period. The weather of the British Isles is greatly variable. The climate of a place or region, on the other hand, represents the average weather conditions over a […]...
6. America must start talking more about the weather Mark Twain once joked: “Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it. ” But with the onset of global warming, it is time for action. The scientific evidence is clear:manmade emissions – are harming our planet. Climate change will alter growing seasons, redistribute natural resources, lift sea levels and shift other fundamental […]...
7. The Weather and Climate Fluctuations ‘Funny weather we are having’ is a statment of the obvious wehave used for generations as a greeting. When the deep cold lastslong and heavy snow and blizzards give us the shivers we replace”funny” with something stronger, such as “terrible”, “ghastly”.At times like these people ask what is happening to the weather. So we go […]...
8. Environment Our planet Earth is only a tiny part of the universe, but nowadays it’s the only place where we can live. People have lived on our planet for many years. They lived and live on different continents, in different countries. People depend on their planet, the sun, animals and plants around them. Environment is everything […]...
9. Animals need help Earth is in danger – Животные нуждаются в помощи Земля в опасности 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 […]...
10. More trees than there were 100 years ago? It’s true! Protection and responsible harvesting are the reasons behind the success story. The numbers are in. In the United States, which contains 8 percent of the world’s forests, there are more trees than there were 100 years ago. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), “Forest growth nationally has exceeded harvest since the 1940s. By […]...
11. Climate of Ukraine The climate of Ukraine is determined by its geographical location. Ukraine’s territory lies in the temperate belt. In general the country’s climate is climate is temperately continental, being subtropical only on the southern coast of the Crimea. The differences in climate are caused by many factors: the latitude, relief, altitude and proximity to seas and […]...
12. Ecology – Экология We live on the earth. It is very, very big. There is a lot of water on the earth. It is in rivers, lakes, seas and oceans. There are a lot of forests and fields, hills and mountains on it. The earth is full of wonders. Different animals live on the earth. Different plants grow […]...
13. Перевод слова climate Climate – климат; обстановка, атмосфера Перевод слова Humid climate – влажный климат temperate climate – умеренный климат tropical climate – тропический климат plant, intolerant of dry climate – растение, не приспособленное к сухому климату The Climate there is very harsh. Климат там очень суровый. Small businesses are finding it hard to survive in the present […]...
14. “Погода” (The Weather) Every season is wonderful in its own way. In spring the air is refreshing, the trees are in blossom, the ground is covered with the first tender flowers. The birds start singing heavenly songs. In summer it can be really dry and sultry, there are thunders and lightnings during the heavy showers. People go sunbathing, […]...
15. Global Warming – Глобальное потепление Global warming is sometimes referred to as the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect is the absorption of energy radiated from the Earth’s surface by carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere, causing the atmosphere to become warmer. Each time we burn gasoline, oil, coal, or even natural gas, more carbon dioxide is added to […]...
16. Перевод слова greenhouse Greenhouse – оранжерея, теплица Перевод слова Reverse greenhouse effect – антипарниковый эффект greenhouse bench – тепличный стеллаж bubble greenhouse – надувная воздухоопорная пленочная теплица It is important to maintain a constant temperature inside the Greenhouse. Важно поддерживать постоянную температуру внутри теплицы. We know that Greenhouse gases can affect the climate. Мы знаем, что парниковые газы, […]...
17. Climate of Ukraine – Климат Украины 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 […]...
18. Climate and the Nature of Canada – Климат и природа Канады Canada is situated in the northern part of the North American continent. It 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. That is why the climate and the nature of Canada are much varied. The northern […]...
19. Space shuttle mission to the Moon There’s a Space Shuttle mission to the moon with 2 monkeys and a woman on board. The headquarters in the US calls: “Monkey #1, Monkey #1 report to coms for instructions.” He sits down and he is told to release the pressure in compartment 1, increase the temperature in engine 4 and to release oxygen […]...
20. Environmental Problems&nbsp Some people say that we should invest money in ecology projects, while others believe that nature is doing well by itself. The earth is the only planet that people can live on, but nowadays they seem to be doing everything to make their home unfit for living. Industrialization has brought us into conflict with the […]...
21. The Climate of Great Britain – Климат Великобритании (2) The common ideas people have about the weather in Britain are: “It rains all the time, it’s very damp”; “There’s a terrible fog in London, just like in Sherlok Holmes’…”, “The sun never shines in July or August”. Britain has a variable climate. The weather changes so frequently that it is difficult to forcast. It […]...
22. The Climate of Great Britain – Климат Великобритании (1) Great Britain is situated on islands. It is washed by seas from all sides. That’s why the climate and the nature of Great Britain is very specific. The popular belief that it rains all the time in Britain is simply not true. In fact, London gets no more rain in a year than most other […]...
23. Climate and nature of Great Britain The climate in Great Britain is generally mild and temperate due to the influence of the Gulf Stream. The south-western winds carry the warmth and moisture into Britain. The climate in Britain is usually described as cool, temperate and humid. British people say: “Other countries have a climate, in England we have weather.” The weather […]...
24. Климат в России/ Climate In Russia На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Climate In Russia Климат в России There is a global belief in the world that Russian climate is frosty and cold. However, not everyone is aware that due to its vast area Russia has versatile and changeable weather. Much of the European plain is exposed to mild weather. […]...
25. Climate and Natural Resources – Климат и природные ресурсы The United States of America is a very diverse country. Its nature, climate, population varies from the East Coast to the west, from the northern border to the southern. Climate is mostly temperate, but tropical in Hawaii and Florida, arctic in Alaska, semiarid in the Great Plains west of the Mississippi River, and arid in […]...
26. Dinosaurs The Mesozoic era is often called the Age of Dinosaurs. It began about 250 million years ago and ended about 65 million years ago. Geologists divide it into 3 parts: The Triassic the Jurassic the Cretaceous During the Mesozoic period the Earth consisted of only one single mass of land. About 200 million years ago […]...
27. Water pollution Water pollution is one of the famous and one of the largest problems in our world. People in Africa cannot drink clean water; their children die because a big part of our water has been polluted. Children in Kenya often have to go many kilometers to collect drinking water. At all over 2 million people […]...
28. Значение идиомы canned heat [canned heat] {n.} Chemicals in a can which burn with a hot, smokeless flame. Some people use canned heat to keep food warm. The mountain climbers used canned heat for cooking....
29. The Weather in England – Погода в Англии (1) The English say “Other countries have a climate, in England we have weather*. It happens because the weather changes more often than in other countries. British winters are mild and springs are cool because of the winds that blow from the Atlantic Ocean. They blow 2 days out of every 3. In spring sunshine and […]...
30. Seasons and Weather – Времена года и погода (2) The year is divided into four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. When winter comes, we are to spend more time at home, because it is cold outside. Ponds, lakes, rivers and streams are frozen, and the roads are sometimes covered with slippery ice or deep snow. We may get fog, sleet and frost. The […]...
31. Перевод слова oxygen Oxygen – кислород Перевод слова Oxygen cylinder – кислородный баллон oxygen hunger – кислородное голодание to import oxygen into the blood – насыщать кровь кислородом oxygen mask – кислородная маска Oxygen is quite a dense gas. Кислород – довольно плотный газ. We cannot exist without Oxygen. Мы не можем существовать без кислорода. The hydrogen and […]...
32. Перевод слова carbon Carbon – углерод Перевод слова Carbon cycle – углеродный цикл carbide carbon – углерод карбида carbon protector – угольный молниеотвод C is a symbol for Carbon. С это символ углерода. Coal is a form of Carbon. Уголь – это форма углерода. Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas. Угарный газ – это ядовитый газ. Примеры из […]...
33. Weather There are five climatic zones on this planet: the equatorial climate zone, the tropical climate zone, the temperate climatic zone, Arctic and Antarctic climate belts. Our country is in the temperate climatic zone. Average temperature is 12-13 degrees above zero (Celsius) here. The weather is the thing we always talk about. In Great Britain if […]...
34. Russia (5) Russia is one of the largest countries in the world. It occupies about one-seventh part of dry land. It is situated in Europe and Asia. Its total area is over 17 million square kilometers. The country is washed by many seas and oceans. There are different types of climate on the territory of the country. […]...
35. Перевод слова hydrogen Hydrogen – водород Перевод слова Heavy hydrogen – тяжелый водород, дейтерий hydrogen ion – ион водорода hydrogen dioxide – перекись водорода The Hydrogen and the oxygen react. Водород и кислород реагируют друг с другом. Hydrogen combines with oxygen to form water. Атомы водорода соединяются с атомами кислорода с образованием воды. Water is composed of Hydrogen […]...
36. Environment and ecology – Окружающая среда и экология The word environment means simply what is around us. Some people live in a town environment; for others, their environment is the countryside. Nowadays people understand how important it is to solve the environment problems that endanger people’s lives. The most serious environmental problems are: · Pollution in its many forms (water pollution, air pollution, […]...
37. Погода в моем городе/ Weather In My City На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Weather In My City Погода в моем городе My city is located on the territory with a temperate climate. In an early autumn it is still enough hot, trees begin to change clothes in yellow, red, claret dresses. Then it’s gradually getting cold, leaves drop out, summer birds […]...
38. Погода/ Weather На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Weather Погода Weather is something we can talk about every day. In the place where I live it’s very changeable, so people always inquire what it is going to be like tomorrow. My city is situated in southern part of Russia and we have four seasons here: winter, […]...
39. Климат в Великобритании/ Climate In Great Britain На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Climate In Great Britain Климат в Великобритании My name is Natalia. I’m 15 years old and I’m a high school student at school number 185 in Moscow. Last year we had an interesting experience of meeting British teenagers and travelling to their home towns. In other words, it […]...
40. Ecological Problems Since ancient times Nature has served Man, being the source of his life. For thousands of years people lived in harmony with environment and it seemed to them that natural riches were unlimited. But with the development of civilization man’s interference in nature began to increase. Large cities with thousands of smoky industrial enterprises appear […]...