Winston Churchill – Уинстон Черчилль (1)

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1. Churchill Winston – Уинстон Леонард Спенсер-Черчилль The 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 […]...
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 […]...
3. Margaret Thatcher Топик 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 […]...
4. Forming a Government The Cabinet – Формирование правительства Кабинет министров The 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 […]...
5. Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin – The President of Russia – Владимир Владимирович Путин – Президент России 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 […]...
6. Перевод слова minister Minister – 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 […]...
7. Olympic Games – Олимпийские игры The world’s greatest international sports games are known as the Olympic Games. The Olympic idea means friendship, fraternity and cooperation among the people of the world. The Olympic Movement proves that real peace can be achieved through sport. The Olympic emblem is five interlinked rings: blue, yellow, black, green and red. Any national flag contains […]...
8. Уроки по английскому языку – Урок 67 We 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 […]...
9. Перевод слова responsible Responsible – ответственный Перевод слова To hold responsible in damages – считать ответственным за убытки hold responsible – быть ответственным responsible ministry – ответственное правительство person responsible for his acts – лицо, ответственное за свои действия He is Responsible enough for this job. Он достаточно ответственный человек для этой работы. She behaved in a very […]...
10. A Widespread Epidemic Alan: Did you see today’s news? There’s been an Outbreak of Podcaster’s Disease in the city. Katja: Oh, my God, not Podcaster’s Disease! I would not want To come down with that. Alan: The first outbreak was at the local high school, and the Health authorities thought it was localized. But a second, more Widespread, […]...
11. 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 […]...
12. A Lutheran minister is driving down A 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 […]...
13. Перевод слова vanish Vanish – 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 […]...
14. An unfortunate coincidence One 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 […]...
15. A Traditional Wedding I 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 […]...
16. Моя Родина/ My Motherland На английском языке Перевод на русский язык My Motherland Моя Родина My name is Maxim and I’m 14 years old. I’d like to tell you a few facts about my motherland – Russia. I was born in Atkarsk, but grew up in Saratov. My parents moved to the larger city when I was five years […]...
17. 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 […]...
18. George Bush – Джордж Буш 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 […]...
19. Перевод слова war War – война, боевые действия, воевать Перевод слова War booty – военные трофеи war bride – фронтовая жена cold war – холодная война They had no chance of winning the War. У них не было шансов на победу в этой войне. America’s defeat in the Vietnam War. Поражение США во вьетнамской войне. His career was […]...
20. Hobbies – Хобби (2) Hobbies differ like tastes. If you have chosen a hobby according to your character and taste, you are lucky because your life becomes more interesting. Gardening is one of the oldest man’s hobbies. It is a well-known fact that the English are very fond of gardening and growing flowers, especially roses. Both grown-ups and children […]...
21. The British Parliament The 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 […]...
22. Значение идиомы legal age [legal age] or [lawful age] The age at which a person is allowed todo a certain thing or is held responsible for an action. In moststates the legal age for voting is 27. He could not get a driver’slicense because he was not of lawful age....
23. Vincent Van Gogh – Винсент Ван Гог James Aldridge James Aldridge was born in 1918, in the town of Swanhill, in Australia. His father was a journalist and writer. His parents came to Australia from England only a few years before James was born. When James was 14 years old, he began to work as a messenger boy for a newspaper in […]...
24. Перевод сленгового выражения screw up, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: screw up Перевод: совершить крупную, большую ошибку Пример: Tom screwed up the whole project, and now we’re four weeks behind schedule. Том запортачил весь проект, и теперь мы отстаем от графика на четыре недели. Примечание: происходит из американского армейского сленга времен второй мировой войны...
25. Famous people Eugene 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 […]...
26. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the USA (1933- 1945), was born in Hyde Park, New York, on January 30,1882. He was loved and hated in his day, and considered by many one of the outstanding American presidents. Roosevelt is known for his leading the USA through the Great Depression. He is famous, too, […]...
27. Germany court orders measles sceptic to pay 100,000 euros The court case comes after Germany suffered its worst measles outbreak in years A German biologist who offered €100,000 (£71,350; $106,300) to anyone who could prove that measles is a virus has been ordered by a court to pay up. Stefan Lanka, who believes the illness is psychosomatic, made the pledge four years ago on […]...
28. 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 […]...
29. 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 […]...
30. Перевод слова surname Surname – фамилия, прозвище Перевод слова George surnamed the Boaster – Джордж по прозвищу Хвастун Christian name and surname – имя и фамилия surname pass – давать прозвище William I had the Surname ❝the Conqueror❞. Вильгельм I носил прозвище “Завоеватель”. Judging from your Surname, I’d guess that your family is Italian. Судя по вашей фамилии, […]...
31. Herbert Wells Топик Герберт Уэллс рассказывает о жизни и творчестве английского писателя и публициста, автора известных научно-фантастических романов “Машина времени”, “Человек-невидимка”, “Война миров” и др., представителе критического реализма и стороннике фабианского социализма. Писатель родился в небогатой семье, но ему удалось получить образование в Кингс-колледже Лондонского университета, который он окончил в 1888 году. К 1891 году Уэллс получил […]...
32. The Olympic Games Топик Олимпийские Игры повествует об истории знаменитых Олимпийских Игр, впервые появившихся в Греции в незапамятные времена. Сейчас почти в каждой стране мира есть своя Олимпийская команда, и особенно сильны Российские спортсмены, часто побеждающие в этом замечательном празднике спорта, здоровья, мира и дружбы. In 1453 before Christ the first games were held in Olympia. Beginning with […]...
33. Rudyard Kipling – Редьярд Киплинг Rudyard Kipling Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was born in Bombay, but educated in England. In 1882, he returned to India, where he worked for Anglo-Indian newspapers. His literary career began in 1886. A prolific writer, he achieved fame quickly. Kipling was the poet of the British Empire. His “Barrack Room Ballads” (1892) were written for, as […]...
34. Политическая система Великобритании/ Political System of Great Britain На 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 […]...
35. Значение идиомы hold over [hold over] {v.} 1. To remain or keep in office past the end of theterm. The city treasurer held over for six months when the newtreasurer died suddenly. The new President held the members of theCabinet over for some time before appointing new members. 2. Toextend the engagement of; keep longer. The theater held over […]...
36. Перевод слова shareholder Shareholder – акционер, пайщик Перевод слова Dividend to shareholder – дивиденд акционеру shareholder’s equity – акционерный капитал, собственный капитал shareholder’s agreement – учредительный договор The Government is a minor Shareholder in the company. Правительство является мелким акционером этой компании. Similar questions arise in respect of the law to determine whether the direct rights of a […]...
37. My Favourite Book (Gone with the Wind) В топике Моя любимая книга (“Унесенные ветром”), я рассказываю о романе американской писательницы Маргарет Митчелл, события которого происходят в южных штатах США в 1860-х годах, во время и после гражданской войны США – войны Севера и Юга 1861-1865 годов. Роман вышел в 1936 году и стал одним из самых знаменитых бестселлеров американской литературы. В 1939 […]...
38. 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....
39. Биография Юрия Гагарина/ The Biography of Yuri Gagarin На английском языке Перевод на русский язык The Biography of Yuri Gagarin Биография Юрия Гагарина Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin was a prominent Russian cosmonaut. He was the first man who dared to make a journey into outer space. Gagarin was born on March 9th 1934, in a small village called Klushino, near Gzhatsk. Today this town […]...
40. After church on Sunday morning, a young boy After church on Sunday morning, a young boy suddenly announced to his mother, “Mom, I’ve decided I’m going to be a minister when I grow up. “That’s okay with us,” the mother said, “But what made you decide to be a minister?” “Well,” the boy replied, “I’ll have to go to church on Sunday anyway, […]...