Language Cake/Топики на английском

2022-08-27 11:00:50 If you asked a bunch of people what geography is, I'm guessing you'd get answers like the study of maps or the study of where things are. Although this is true, defining geography so narrowly is like saying fast food restaurants only serve fries.
For starters, geography is the study of Earth's landscapes, peoples, places, and environments. Since it's pretty safe to say that humans have always been curious about the world, many think geography is the oldest of all the sciences.
As one of the broadest of all the sciences, geography takes on almost everything that concerns our world. For example, it takes a look at what our communities look like, how people's choices affect nature, Earth's physical changes, human development, and so much more!

a bunch of people - куча людей
defining - определение, определять
for starters - для начинающих
environment - среда обитания
concerns our world - касается нашего мира
affect - влиять



#intermediate Open / Comment

2022-08-26 08:30:07 Disability is part of being human. Almost everyone will temporarily or permanently experience disability at some point in their life. Over 1 billion people – about 15% of the global population – currently experience disability, and this number is increasing due in part to population ageing and an increase in the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases. 
Disability results from the interaction between individuals with a health condition, such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and depression, with personal and environmental factors including negative attitudes, inaccessible transportation and public buildings, and limited social support.

disability - инвалидность
temporarily or permanently - временно или постоянно
population ageing - старение населения
prevalence - распространенность
noncommunicable diseases - неинфекционные заболевания
cerebral palsy - церебральный паралич



#advanced Open / Comment

2022-08-25 08:30:24 There are few animals on Earth who work as well together as meerkats (suricats). These squirrel-size members of the mongoose family live in groups of different sizes, from as little as three to as big as 50 members. Everyone in the mob participates in gathering food, keeping a look out for predators and taking care of the babies.
Suricates live in the deserts and grasslands of the southern tip of Africa. They are super cute, with bushy, brown-striped fur, a small, pointed face and large eyes surrounded by dark patches. These extremely social animals live together in burrows, which they dig with their long, sharp claws. Living underground keeps mob members safe from predators and out of the harsh African heat. These burrows can be 5 metres long and contain multiple entrances, tunnels, and rooms.

squirrel-size - размером с белку
mongoose family - семейство мангустов
mob - толпа
predators - хищники
grasslands - луга
patches - патчи
burrows - норы



#intermediate Open / Comment

2022-08-24 08:30:31 The dark web is the part of the deep web that’s only accessible through a special browser.
Also called the “darknet,” this collection of sites refers to the unregulated part of the internet. No organization, business, or government is in charge of the dark web or is able to enforce rules. This is exactly the reason why the dark web is commonly associated with illegal activities.
Some people refer to this part of the internet as the “deep web,” but this isn’t the right term. It’s true that the dark web is part of the deep web, but it’s a different section of the internet altogether.

accessible - доступный
unregulated part - нерегулируемая часть
in charge of - ответственный за
enforce rules - обеспечивать соблюдение правил
illegal - незаконный
part of the deep web - часть глубокой паутины



#elementary Open / Comment

2022-08-23 08:30:27 Shoes are arguably the most important accessory in your closet. You need them every day, they enhance or distract from every outfit, and your entire mood can be affected by how they feel. 
Shoes are used for both practical and aesthetic purposes. Practical shoes are typically those that are used for employment or athletics. For example, steel-toed boots are commonly used in industrial or construction environments. Those who spend much of their workday on their feet, like nurses, may have shoes that offer extra support and padding.

arguably - пожалуй
accessory - аксессуар
closet - гардероб
enhance - улучшать
enhance - отвлекать
aesthetic - эстетический
for employment - для работы
steel-toed boots - ботинки со стальным носком
industrial - промышленный
padding - мягкость


#elementary Open / Comment