Language Cake/Топики на английском

2022-06-03 08:30:28 Sometime during the past few centuries, one could argue that the knowledge and appreciation of art surpassed that of religion for the educated classes. Sure, people still associate and practice the many forms: Catholicism, Judaism, Islam, to name a few. But for many more, perhaps, it is art that they look upon religiously. And though commissioned public artwork has been part of our culture for centuries, it now seems more omnipresent than ever. The meaning and impact of a commissioned work can change the fabric of a street corner or city — think: Chicago’s famous Bean or New York’s iconic Knotted Gun.

appreciation - оценка, понимание
surpasse - превосходить
religiously - религиозно
commissioned public artwork - публичное произведение искусства на заказ
omnipresent - вездесущий
fabric - структура, строение



#advanced Open / Comment

2022-06-02 08:30:25 One of my favorite vacation places is Mexico. I really like the weather there because it never gets cold. The people are very nice too. They never laugh at my bad Spanish. The food is really good. Mexico City is a very interesting place to visit. It has some great museums and lots of fascinating old buildings. The hotels are too expensive to stay, but there are more affordable options. For example, you can stay at one of the beach resorts like Acapulco. If you are planning to visit Mexico, you should definitely see the Mayan temples near Merida.

vacation place - место отдыха
fascinating - очаровательный
expensive - дорогой
affordable - доступный
beach resort - морской курорт
definitely - определенно
temples - храмы



#elementary Open / Comment

2022-06-01 08:31:03 After you make a decision to go, you must organize yourself. First, make inquiries in your own country about accommodation, language schools and work this possibilities. You'll need this information so that you can make plans. In the new country, perhaps it will be the first time you've leaved alone. Maybe you'll want to get a job to make some money, so you'll have to look for work. You might feel lonely and you'll have to make friends with other young people. Sometimes this isn't easy in the big city. Well, it's up to you. You'll have to make an effort.

make a decision - принять решение
make inquiries - наводить справки 
accommodation - проживание
possibilities - возможности
make plans - строить планы 
make some money - заработать деньги
make friends - найти друзей 
make an effort - прилагать усилия


#elementary Open / Comment

2022-05-31 08:30:22 Driving with ‘mechanical sympathy’ is something you should practise at all times. That means using the controls of your car while understanding how it works. 
Doing so will reduce component wear and you’ll make your fuel go further. Simple things like using the steering wheel, gearbox and pedals smoothly are key, along with looking well ahead to reduce the need for sudden braking.

sympathy - одобрение
controls - регуляторы
reduce - сокращать, снижать
steering wheel - руль
gearbox - коробка передач
sudden braking - резкое торможение



#advanced Open / Comment

2022-05-30 08:30:10 I am a family doctor. I have a nurse to help me and a receptionist to help the patients when they come to see me. When I see patients in my surgery, first I listen to their problems, then I examine them. Then, if I can, I treat them for their illnesses. Some simply have sore throats, headaches or flu and I give them a prescription to take to the chemist. Others suffer from serious diseases of the heart, lungs, stomach or even brain. I can’t always cure them myself and sometimes I have to send them to hospital for treatment. If something is seriously wrong with them, the hospital will decide to operate on them.

patients - пациенты
surgery - кабинет врача
examine - обследовать
treat - лечить
sore throat - больное горло
flu - грипп
prescription - рецепт
chemist - аптекарь
lungs - легкие
suffer - страдать
cure - излечивать
operate - оперировать



#elementary Open / Comment

2022-05-29 11:01:29 When industrialisation began, little thought was given to its ecological effects. Raw, untreated sewage was allowed to pollute our seas and rivers. Animals were killed for profit to the point of extinction. The loss of trees through uncontrolled deforestation caused erosion and unstable climate, acid rain was caused by the poisonous gases man sent into the atmosphere. Chemicals in pesticides killed animal life. Herbicides destroyed plants. The balance of nature was disturbed. It is only now that we are waking up to the problem.

ecological effects - экологический результаты
untreated sewage - неочищенные сточные воды
extinction - вымирание, исчезновение
deforestation - вырубка леса
erosion - эрозия
acid rain - кислотный дождь
pesticides - пестициды
herbicides - гербициды
disturb - мешать, беспокоить, нарушать



#advanced Open / Comment