Winston Churchill — Уинстон Черчилль (1)

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1. Churchill Winston — Уинстон Леонард Спенсер-ЧерчилльThe prominent politician Winston Churchill was born’ in 1874. He is the son of Lord Randolph Churchill and grandson of the seventh Duke of Marl-borough. He was educated at Harrow and Sandhurst and entered the Army in 1895. In 1900, he entered Parliament and soon became a prominent figure. He left the Conservative Party and ... Читать далее...
2. Sir Winston Churchill (2)Churchill was undoubtedly one of the greatest public figures of the 20th century. Extraordinary vitality, imagination, and boldness characterized his whole career. His weaknesses, such as his opposition to the expansion of colonial self-government, and his strengths sprang from the same source — the will to maintain Britain as a great power and a great ... Читать далее...
3. Margaret ThatcherТопик Маргарет Тэтчер рассказывает о 71-м премьер-министре Великобритании от Консервативной партии. Первая и до сих пор единственная женщина, занимавшая этот пост, а также первая женщина, ставшая премьер-министром европейского государства. Премьерство Тэтчер стало самым продолжительным в XX веке. Получив прозвище «железной леди» за резкую критику советского руководства, она воплотила в жизнь ряд консервативных мер, ставших частью ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова primePrime — начало, первоначальный; расцвет, лучшее время Перевод слова Prime cause — первоначальная причина, первопричина the prime postulate of his theory — исходное положение в его теории in the prime of the life — в расцвете сил prime grade — высшее качество The police will see me as the Prime suspect. Полиция будет считать меня ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова ministerMinister — министр, священник Перевод слова Ex-minister — бывший министр, экс-министр the Minister of Finance — министр финансов forceful minister — влиятельный министр The Minister pronounced them man and wife. Священник объявил их мужем и женой. He always has access to the Prime Minister. У него всегда есть доступ к премьер-министру. The Minister said, «Let ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы mastermind[mastermind] {n.} A person who supplies the intelligence for aproject and Or undertakes its management. Winston Churchill was themastermind in the war against Hitler....
7. Famous peopleEugene d’Albert (noted German composer) was married six times. At an evening reception which he attended with his fifth wife shortly after their wedding, he presented the lady to a friend who said politely, «Congratulations, Herr d’Albert; you have rarely introduced me to so charming a wife.» During a visit to America, Winston Churchill was ... Читать далее...
8. Forming a Government The Cabinet — Формирование правительства Кабинет министровThe party which wins the most seats in the General Election forms the government in Britain. The leader of the winning party becomes Prime Minister. As leaders of their political parties and leaders of the country, Prime Ministers are powerful because they have the majority support in Parliament and they can choose their own ministers ... Читать далее...
9. Margaret Thatcher (2)Топик Маргарет Тэтчер (2) продолжает рассказывать о жизни и политической карьере первой в Великобритании женщины Премьер-министра. На этом посту Тэтчер предприняла энергичные усилия по реформированию британской экономики и всего общества. После победы Британии в Фолклендской войне, у Тэтчер был имидж сильного и авторитетного лидера. Но, в ноябре 1990 года, после возникших разногласий в Консервативной партии ... Читать далее...
10. A Lutheran minister is driving downA Lutheran minister is driving down to New York to see the radio show and he’s stopped in Connecticut for speeding. The state trooper smells alcohol on his breath and then he sees an empty wine bottle on the floor, and he says, «Sir, have you been drinking?» And the minister says, «Just water.» The ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод слова vanishVanish — исчезать, пропадать Перевод слова To vanish from sight — скрыться из вида to vanish in the crowd — затеряться в толпе to make vanish — обращать в нуль When morning came, the mist had Vanished away. С наступлением утра туман рассеялся. The missing girl Vanished without a trace a year ago. Без вести ... Читать далее...
12. Made in CanadaPresident Bill Clinton called Chretien with an emergency: Our largest condom factory has exploded!» the American President cried, «My people’s favourite form of birth control! This is a true disaster!» «Bill, da Canadian pipple would be ‘appy to do anyt’ing wit’in der power to ‘elp you,» replied the Prime Minister. «I do need your help,» ... Читать далее...
13. Oscar Wilde — Оскар УайльдOscar Wilde Oscar Wilde is a famous English writer of the 19th century, Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1854. His mother wrote poetry, and she taught him to love literature. He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin and Magdalen College, Oxford. Soon after leaving university his first volume of poetry, «Patience» was ... Читать далее...
14. The British ParliamentThe British Parliament is the oldest in the world. It originatedin the 12th century as Witenagemot, the body of wise councillorsto consult the King in his policy. The BritishParliament consists of the House of Lords and the House ofCommons and the Queen as its head. The House of Commons plays themajor role in law-making. It ... Читать далее...
15. Famous people of Great Britain — Знаменитые люди ВеликобританииGreat 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...
16. Перевод слова lordLord — господин, повелитель; командовать, помыкать Перевод слова Our sovereign lord the King — король, наш верховный повелитель the House of Lords — палата лордов lord of the manor — владелец поместья he will not be lorded over — он не позволит командовать собой He Lords it over his friends. Он помыкает своими друзьями. Lord ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы face-to-face[face-to-face] {adj.} Being in the presence of a person; beingright with someone. The British prime minister came to Washingtonfor a face-to-face meeting with the President....
18. Значение идиомы to all intents and purposes[to all intents and purposes] {adv. phr.} In most ways; in fact. The president is called the head of state, but the prime minister, toall intents and purposes, is the chief executive....
19. Reward for goodnessThree men died in a car accident and met Jesus himself at the Pearly Gates. The Lord spoke unto them saying, «I will ask you each a simple question. If you tell the truth I will allow you into heaven, but if you lie….Hell is waiting for you. To the first man the Lord asked, ... Читать далее...
20. Who will you choose?It is time to elect a world leader and your vote counts. Here’s the scoop on the three leading candidates. Candidate A: associates with ward heelers and consults with astrologists. He’s had two mistresses. He chain smokes and drinks 8 to 10 martinis a day. Candidate B: was kicked out of office twice, sleeps until ... Читать далее...
21. Famous QuotesOne Friday morning, a teacher came up with a novel way to motivate her class. She told them that she would read a quote and the first student to correctly identify who said it would receive the rest of the day off. She started with «This was England’s finest hour.» Little Suzy instantly jumped up ... Читать далее...
22. Политическая система Великобритании/ Political System of Great BritainНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Political System of Great Britain Политическая система Великобритании Great Britain is a parliamentary monarchy. There are two heads in the country. One is the Queen, and the other is the Parliament. Almost all the power belongs to the Parliament, as the Queen is only a formal ruler of ... Читать далее...
23. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 67We took* my cousin to see* a cricket match last month. But he fell* asleep1 during2 the game. He slept* peacefully for two hours until a ball hit* him on the head and woke* him up. Hello, it’s nice to see* you again. How are you? Very well. I’m going to stay3 with you for ... Читать далее...
24. Change my mindThe church was conducting its annual fund drive. One member of the congregation said, «I give ten dollars.» Just then, a piece of plaster fell from the ceiling and landed on his head. He spoke up again quickly. «I give a thousand dollars!» The minister said, «Lord, hit him again!»...
25. One day in the Garden of EdenOne day in the Garden of Eden, Eve calls out to God, «Lord, I have a problem!» «What’s the problem, Eve?» «Lord, I know you’ve created me and have provided this beautiful garden and all of these wonderful animals, and that hilarious comedy snake, but I’m just not happy.» «Why is that, Eve?» came the ... Читать далее...
26. Seymour was a good and pious manSeymour was a good and pious man, and when he passed away, the Lord himself greeted him at the pearly gates of heaven. «Hungry, Seymour?» the Lord asked. «I could eat,» said Seymour. The Lord opened a can of tuna, and they shared it. While eating this humble meal, Seymour looked down into Hell and ... Читать далее...
27. An unfortunate coincidenceOne day Mrs. Jones went to have a talk with the minister at the local church. «Reverend,» she said, «I have a problem—my husband keeps falling asleep during your sermons. It’s very embarrassing. What should I do?» «I have an idea,» said the minister. «Take this hatpin with you. I will be able to tell ... Читать далее...
28. Constitutional MonarchyBritain is a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarch – Queen Elisabeth II as a head of state. The British constitution, isn’t set out in a single document. Instead it is made up of a combination of laws and conventions. A thousand years ago the Anglo-Saxon kings consulted the Great Council before taking important decisions. ... Читать далее...
29. A Traditional WeddingI arrived at my friend Karin’s Wedding a little late and the ceremony had already begun. I’ve been to a lot of Civil ceremonies, but it had been a while since I’d attended a religious one. They had asked a Minister To Officiate. When I arrived, Karin and her Fiance, Jan, were standing in front ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы turn of the century[turn of the century] {n. phr.} The time at the end of one centuryand the beginning of the next century; {especially}: The time when the1800’s became the 1900’s; the early 1900’s. Automobiles werestrange things to see at the turn of the century....
31. Значение идиомы in the prime of life[in the prime of life] {adv. phr.} At the peak of one’s creativeabilities; during the most productive years. Poor John lost his jobdue to restructuring when he was in the prime of his life....
32. Albert Einstein — Альберт ЭнштейнAlbert Einstein is known all over the world as a brilliant theoretical physicist and the founder of the theory of relativity. He is perhaps the greatest scientist of the 20th century. Some of his ideas made possible the atomic bomb, as well as television and other inventions. He was born in 1879 in a small ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы lord it over[lord it over] {v. phr.} To act as the superior and master of;dominate; be bossy over; control. John learned early to lord itover other children. The office manager lorded it over the clerksand typists....
34. Перевод слова unlikelyUnlikely — маловероятный, неправдоподобный, вряд ли Перевод слова Highly unlikely event — маловероятное событие unlikely origin — неправдоподобный источник unlikely outcome — маловероятный исход Recovery is Unlikely. Выздоровление маловероятно. They are Unlikely to accept our invitation. Вряд ли они примут наше приглашение. The Prime Minister is Unlikely to endorse this view. Премьер-министр вряд ли одобрит ... Читать далее...
35. Political System of Great Britain — Политическая система Великобритании (1)The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a constitutional monarchy. Britain does not have a written constitution. Parliament is the most important authority in Britain. The monarch serves formally as head of state. The present sovereign is Queen Elizabeth II (the second). The House of Commons consists of Members of Parliament. General ... Читать далее...
36. A good studentIt was the first day of school and a new student named Martinez, the son of a Mexican restaurateur, entered the fourth grade. The teacher said, «Let’s begin by reviewing some American history. Who said «Give me Liberty, or give me Death?» She saw a sea of blank faces, except for Martinez, who had his ... Читать далее...
37. Фразовый глагол hold back (1) — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: hold back (1) Перевод: сдерживать Пример: The police held the demonstrators back while the politicians entered the building. Полиция сдерживала выступающих, пока политики входили в здание....
38. Значение идиомы hold out[hold out] {v. phr.} 1. To put forward; reach out; extend; offer. Mr. Ryan held out his hand in welcome. The clerk held out a dressfor Martha to try on. The Company held out many fine promises toJack in order to get him to work for them. 2. To keep resisting; notyield; refuse to give ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы hold up[hold up] {v.} 1. To raise; lift. John held up his hand. 2. Tosupport; hear; carry. The chair was too weak to hold up Mrs. Smith. 3. To show; call attention to; exhibit. The teacher held upexcellent models of composition for her class to imitate. 4. Tocheck; stop; delay. The wreck held up traffic on ... Читать далее...
40. Перевод слова emphasizeEmphasize — придавать особое значение, подчеркивать Перевод слова Emphasize concern — придавать особое значение озабоченности de emphasize — преуменьшать роль emphasize a point — подчеркивать значение вопроса She Emphasized its importance to me. Она подчеркнула, как это важно для меня. The dress Emphasized the shape of her body. Платье подчеркивало ее фигуру. The Prime Minister ... Читать далее...