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1. Effects of Divorce On Children and Parents Records show marriages have been taking place since the earliest recorded history. Evidence of elaborate ceremonies joining couples together are present all over the world. Couples have been joined in a legal contract, for a number of reasons: religious, arraigned marriages, kinship bonds, pool resources, children, and romantic love. When a marriage is successful, there […]...
2. Биография Henry Ford, биография Генри Форда Henry Ford was the founder of the Ford Motor Company and is credited with contributing to the creation of a middle class in American society. He was one of the first to apply assembly line manufacturing to the mass production of affordable automobiles. Ford was born on a prosperous farm in Springwells Township owned by […]...
3. English for Book Keeping and Financial Administration Использование лексического подхода очень важно в изучении специализированного английского. Часто возникают сложности с переводом терминологии, необходимой в различных областях знаний. Для того чтобы облегчить изучение языка, ниже приведена лексика по теме «Английский для бухгалтерского дела и финансового администрирования», включающая порядка 200 единиц. Accelerated depreciation Нелинейный метод начисления амортизации Account book Журнал бухгалтерского учета Accounting — […]...
4. Фразовые глаголы в английском языке Список глаголов, употребляемых с определенными предлогами — фразовые глаголы В представленных в данной таблице конструкциях выбор предлога диктуется глаголом. Подходящее по смыслу существительное выбирается говорящим и всегда стоит после предлога. Глагол + предлог Значение Примеры Account for something Объяснять причину чего-либо How can you Account for your being late? Account to somebody Отчитываться перед кем-либо […]...
5. Important qualities of a good son or daughter. Важные черты хорошего сына или дочери It is commonly known that parents expect to see their children behaving decently and respectfully. It is extremely important for parents to provide to their kids a clear explanation of what is bad and what is good. Hence, by having parents» support and advices, children could achieve the important qualities that later their parents could […]...
6. Биография Madonna, биография певицы Мадонны Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone, principally known by her first name, is an American pop singer, composer, actress, dancer, author, activist, and fashion icon. She rose to prominence in the 1980s, and has become the most successful female solo artist of all time, according to Guinness World Records. Madonna was born in Bay City, Michigan, to […]...
7. Биография Амели Эрхарт на английском языке, Amelia Earhart, биография английский язык Amelia Mary Earhart, daughter of Edwin and Amy Earhart, was an American aviator and noted early female pilot who mysteriously disappeared over the Pacific Ocean during a circumnavigational flight in 1937. Early Life Amelia’s grandfather was Alfred Otis, a former federal judge and a leading citizen in Atchison who reportedly was not satisfied with her […]...
8. Биография Бенджамина Франклина на английском языке, Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin was one of the most prominent of Founders and early political figures and statesmen of the United States. Considered the earliest of the Founders, Franklin was noted for his curiosity, ingenuity and diversity of interests. His wit and wisdom is proverbial to this day. More than anyone else, he shaped the American Revolution […]...
9. Are Parents The Best Teachers? Родители-лучшие учителя? Obviously, the first teachers we have in our lives in most cases are our parents. They teach us to walk, to speak, and to have good manners before we reach «the real world. » More than even the professional teachers that we have at school, parents are generally the most involved in the development and […]...
10. Биография Mark Twain, биография марка твена Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was a famous and popular American humorist, novelist, writer and lecturer. At his peak, he was probably the most popular American celebrity of his time. William Faulkner wrote that Twain was «the first truly American writer, and all of us since are his heirs». […]...
11. Биография Чарльза Спенсера Чаплина на английском языке, Charlie Chaplin He was born in Walworth, London, England to Charles Chaplin, Sr. and Hannah Harriette Hill, both Music Hall entertainers. His parents separated soon after his birth, leaving him in the care of his increasingly unstable mother. In 1896, she was unable to find work; Charlie and his older half-brother Sydney had to be left in […]...
12. Work at a big or a small company? Работа в большой или маленькой компании? Each year, millions of students graduate from schools and join the army of people seeking for jobs. Many of them aim at getting a position in a large and outstanding company that often means higher income on average and good fame. Walking in and out the high buildings in downtown areas and wearing professional clothes […]...
13. Поздравления на английском / Congratulations В отношении поздравлений и пожеланий английские традиции в значительной степени отличаются от русских, что и следует иметь в виду. Согласно английскому речевому этикету в Англии принято поздравлять с семейными, личными праздниками: с днем рождения, бракосочетанием, победой в соревнованиях и т. п. С официальными праздниками, как правило, не поздравляют. Обменяться поздравлениями-пожеланиями можно на: Рождество: — Merry […]...
14. Биография Элвиса Пресли на английском языке, Elvis Presley Elvis Aron Presley, also known as The King of Rock and Roll or The King, was an American singer and actor. Early in his career he was referred to as The Hillbilly Cat. Later, his friends referred to him as «E». Rolling Stone magazine said «Elvis Presley is rock ‘n’ roll» and called his body […]...
15. Биография Puff Daddy Sean John Combs is a record producer, entrepreneur, and rapper. Early years. Born in Harlem, New York City, Combs grew up in the Westchester County suburb, Mount Vernon, New York. After completing his private secondary education at Mount Saint Michael Academy in the Bronx, Combs attended Howard University in Washington, D. C. before becoming an […]...
16. Биография Martin Luther King The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. Ph. D., was a Nobel Laureate, Baptist minister, and African American civil rights activist. He is one of the most significant leaders in U. S. history and in the modern history of non-violence, and is considered a hero, peacemaker and martyr by many people around the world. King was […]...
17. Биография Jesus Christ, биография Иисуса Христа Jesus, or Jesus of Nazareth, also known as Jesus Christ, is Christianity’s central figure, both as Messiah and, for most Christians, as God incarnate. In Islam and the Bahá’í Faith, he is regarded as a major prophet. The primary sources about Jesus are the four canonical Gospel accounts, which depict him as a Jewish preacher, […]...
18. Биография принцессы Дианы на английском языке, Princess Diana Diana, Princess of Wales was the first wife of HRH The Prince Charles, Prince of Wales. From her marriage in 1981 to her divorce in 1996 she was styled Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales. She was generally called Princess Diana by the media despite having no right to that particular honorific, as it […]...
19. Who influence more, family or friends? Кто воздействует больше: семья или друзья? Young adults may be influenced by many aspects in forming their characters and outlooks on the world. Some people believe that family is the most important influence on young adults. Others think that friends are the most important influence on them. Both views base on respective beliefs. It is true that friends may exert great […]...
20. Существительные имеют 1. Род — имеют существительные, обозначающие живые существа, о которых можно сказать, что они мужского или женского рода; все неодушевленные предметы считаются принадлежащими к среднему роду. A girl-friend Подруга A boy-friend Друг An actor Актер An actress Актриса 2. Число. Множественное число образуется путем прибавления к форме единственного числа окончания — s Един. число Множ. […]...
21. Биография Oprah Winfrey Oprah Gail Winfrey is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the United States. She is currently involved in many business ventures, but is most identified with her massively popular and eponymous talk show. She is currently ranked as the most powerful celebrity by Forbes magazine, as well as the ninth most powerful woman in […]...
22. Past Simple Откройте скобки, используя глаголы в утвердительной, отрицательной и вопросительных формах прошедшего времени: 1 That boy my window. 2 I to work every day last year. 3 Laura that boy. 4 James the book about films. 5 We them at the same place every week. 6 You that there. 7 We at the same desks. 8 […]...
23. Hotel. Отель It’s a well known fact that hotels nowadays play a big role. Every year more and more new hotels are opened. Sometimes it is even difficult to decide which to choose while traveling. There are luxury hotels, which seem to be expensive, b & b hotels, where you will get only breakfasts and a place […]...
24. May and might Глаголы may и might употребляются для сообщения о возможных действиях в будущем. Изучите эти примеры: — I’m not quite sure where to go for my holidays but I may go to the USA. — The weather forecast is not very good. It might snow this evening. — We can’t help her. Why doesn’t she ask […]...
25. Биография Malcolm X Malcolm X was a spokesman for the Nation of Islam. Malcolm X was the founder of both the Muslim Mosque, Inc. and the Organization of Afro-American Unity. During his life, Malcolm went from being a street-wise Boston hoodlum to one of the most prominent black nationalist leaders born in the United States. As a militant […]...
26. Поздравления и пожелания на Рождество на английском / Christmas Greetings and Wishes Wish you a Merry Christmas and may this festival bring abundant joy and happiness in your life! Желаю Вам веселого Рождества! Пусть этот праздник принесет много веселья и счастья! May this Christmas be so special that you never ever feel lonely again and be surrounded by loved ones throughout! Пусть в это Рождество и весь […]...
27. Art and music compulsory subjects? Рисование и музыка — обязательные предметы? I totally agree with the statement that all students should be required to study art and music in secondary schools. It comes as a direct interpretation of the apothegm «All work and no fun, makes Jack a dull boy». The education of art and music is necessary to provide for that spice in life. The […]...
28. Биография Jimi Hendrix, биография Джимми Хендрикса James Marshall Hendrix was an American musician, songwriter and virtuoso guitarist, widely regarded as the best electric guitarist in the history of popular music. Mostly self-taught on the instrument, the left-handed Hendrix used a right-handed guitar that was restrung and played right side up. As a guitarist, he built upon the innovations of blues stylists […]...
29. Биография Доктора Сеусса на английском языке, Dr. Seuss, биография английского писателя Dr. Seuss is the pen name of Theodor Seuss Geisel. He was a famous American writer and cartoonist best known for his children’s books. Life and Work. Geisel was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1925, where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, the Casque & Gauntlet Society, and […]...
30. Henry Ford — Генри Форд Ford, Henry, american industrialist, best known for his pioneering achievements in the automobile industry. Ford was born on a farm near Dearborn, Michigan, on July 30, 1863, and educated in district schools. He became a machinist’s apprentice in Detroit at the age of 16. From 1888 to 1899 he was a mechanical engineer, and later […]...
31. Can или May? / Can versus May Употребление глаголов Can И May В современном английском языке часто вызывает затруднение. Подчас сложно сразу же сказать, какое предложение будет верным «May we expect you tomorrow?» или «Can we expect you tomorrow?» Когда-то по строгим правилам английской грамматики Can Выражал Физическую Или Умственную Способность, а May — Разрешение и Одобрение. Считалось неправильным использовать Can В […]...
32. Биография Winston Churchill The Right Honourable Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, KG, OM, CH, FRS, PC was a British statesman, best known as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Second World War. At various times a soldier, journalist, author and politician, Churchill is generally regarded as one of the most important leaders in British and world history. […]...
33. A visit to the past. Визит в прошлое As a student in art history, my interest had always been on modern art. If I could travel back in time and space, I would pick Paris at the verge of twentieth century, the place and time of modern art development, without hesitation. I believe that living during the period of the avant-garde art in […]...
34. Биография Чарльза Линдберга на английском языке, Charles Lindbergh Charles Augustus Lindbergh was a pioneering United States aviator famous for piloting the first solo non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927. Early life. Lindbergh was born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Swedish immigrants. He grew up in Little Falls, Minnesota. His father, Charles August Lindbergh, was a lawyer and later a U. […]...
35. Childhood years. Детские годы It is about time somebody exploded that holy old myth about childhood being the most important years of our life. Childhood may certainly be important, but if we compared it with other period if life such as adolescence, I do not see any more importance. First of all, parents are absolutely dictators. Children do not […]...
36. The US Educational System — Американская Образовательная Система The US educational system is very decentralized and schools vary greatly from state to state. There are three levels of subsidizing of education: federal, state and local. They subsidize 3-5 per cent on a federal level, around 20 per cent on a state level and 70-80 per cent on a local level. There are 15,000 […]...
37. Биография Кевина Костнера на английском языке, Kevin Costner Kevin Michael Costner is an American actor, producer, and Academy Award-winning director. He has been nominated for three BAFTA Awards, won two Oscars and a Golden Globe Award. His first leading role was the 1987 film The Untouchables, opposite Sean Connery, Robert De Niro, and Andy Garcia. Kevin Costner is well-known for his roles as […]...
38. Биография Henry Kissinger Henry Alfred Kissinger is a German-born American diplomat and statesman. He served as National Security Advisor and later Secretary of State in the Nixon administration, continuing in the latter position after Gerald Ford became President in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal. An admirer of Realpolitik, Kissinger played a dominant role in United States foreign […]...
39. Should parents make decisions for their teenage children? Должны ли родители принимать решения за своих детей-подростков? The issue of whether parents or other adult relatives should make important decisions for their teenage children arouses much controversy among people with different perspectives and backgrounds. Some people believe the statement is legitimate, because children are not mature and have not enough experiences to determine the optimal choice. On the other hand, people claim […]...
40. First Foot The first visitor to enter a house on New Year’s morning is commonly known in Great Britain as the First Foot. In Yorkshire he is sometimes called the Lucky Bird, in the Isle of Man, the Quaaltagh. Wherever he appears, he is a personage of great importance. He may be a chance caller, or a […]...