Вопрос № 403520 - Английский язык

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новых видах топлива для автомобилей.
CARS: PASSION OR PROBLEM?
1. For some people, the car is a convenient form of transportation. But for others, the car is an exciting hobby. Some people spend their lives collecting valuable cars. Others drive them in races. Cars are important to nearly everyone. They will certainly continue to bring us travel and adventure, no matter how they change in future.
2. Many people are unhappy with car traffic and pollution, as well as with the use of beautiful land for building new roads. They dream of turning parking lots into parks and replacing cars with bicycles. However most people around the world believe that the car is a necessary part of life in today’s world and the problem is to make it environmentally friendly.
3. Scientists and engineers all over the world seek for new sources of energy for the car. In Brazil alcohol is quite commonly used as fuel. Methane gas is another source of fuel, but it is not widely used. In many parts of the world the sun fulfils many energy needs. Solar panels heated by the sun produce electricity driving solar cars.
4. Despite the increase in women drivers, researchers found no evidence that this is changing accident patterns. Age is far more important than gender in the car. Inexperienced new drivers of both sexes are more likely to be involved in accidents. Nearly half of them take place when it is dark.

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Old drivers run cars safer than young ones.
CARS: PASSION OR PROBLEM?
1. For some people, the car is a convenient form of transportation. But for others, the car is an exciting hobby. Some people spend their lives collecting valuable cars. Others drive them in races. Cars are important to nearly everyone. They will certainly continue to bring us travel and adventure, no matter how they change in future.
2. Many people are unhappy with car traffic and pollution, as well as with the use of beautiful land for building new roads. They dream of turning parking lots into parks and replacing cars with bicycles. However most people around the world believe that the car is a necessary part of life in today’s world and the problem is to make it environmentally friendly.
3. Scientists and engineers all over the world seek for new sources of energy for the car. In Brazil alcohol is quite commonly used as fuel. Methane gas is another source of fuel, but it is not widely used. In many parts of the world the sun fulfils many energy needs. Solar panels heated by the sun produce electricity driving solar cars.
4. Despite the increase in women drivers, researchers found no evidence that this is changing accident patterns. Age is far more important than gender in the car. Inexperienced new drivers of both sexes are more likely to be involved in accidents. Nearly half of them take place when it is dark

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том, кто в древности использовал природные красители для украшения своей внешности.
CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
1. In the Bijago Islands the roles that men and women play are different. Men look after the children and wear jewellery and perfume when they go out. They spend hours in front of a mirror brushing their hair and choosing clothes to wear. Women find building houses preferable to shopping and do all kinds of jobs men normally do in other countries.
2. In ancient Egypt people had their nails, palms and soles of their feet stained with a red vegetable dye. They also highlighted the veins on their temples with blue paint. Women had their skin lightened with a reddish-yellow colouring; men had theirs darkened with orange paint. Both men and women used to line their eyes heavily with black powder
3. Some fashions develop from religious beliefs. Rastafarians have their long hair twisted into thick strands. These are called dreadlocks. The lion is an important symbol in their religion and the dreadlocks symbolise a lion’s mane. Many other people, black and white, have adopted this hairstyle simply because they find it attractive.
4. High heels (каблуки) and platform shoes are not new. Hundreds of years ago, people used to wear them in the street because the streets were full of rubbish and mud. The rubbish didn’t touch their feet so their feet and dress didn’t get dirty. However they were uncomfortable and even dangerous to wear because of the terrible conditions of the roads.

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The word 'sandwich' first appeared a century ago.
PLACES OF INTEREST IN KENT
1. The word 'sandwich' for an item of food was possibly named after John Montagu who was the 4th Earl of Sandwich. It is said that in approx.1762, he asked for meat to be served between slices of bread, to avoid interrupting a gambling game. The family of the Earls of Sandwich has no real connection to the town itself, only the title.
2. Canterbury, England's most famous cathedral city, sits in one of the most attractive corners of Kent. It is easily reached by road, rail or sea, and has been welcoming visitors for thousands of years. The Norman cathedral still dominates the skyline, giving 21st century visitors the same sense as their medieval counterparts.
3. The first mention of Sandwich was around 664 AD but it is older than that - there was probably a settlement in Roman times. In the medieval times the town was a main UK port. Today the many ancient buildings make Sandwich one of the best preserved medieval towns in England. Its ancient past speaks through the buildings and the traditions carried on.
4. In the Shell Grotto you'll find 70ft of winding underground passages leading to a chamber, its walls decorated with strange symbols mosaiced in 4.6 million of shells. Nobody can explain who built this amazing place, or why, or when, but since its discovery visitors from all over the world have been intrigued by the unsolved mystery.

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The United Kingdom and Great Britain are both the names of British Kingdom.
THE HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN
1. Once, the British Empire included many countries all over the world. The process of decolonization began in 1947. But in attempt not to lose influence over its former colonies the UK founded the Commonwealth, an association of former members of the British Empire. Though the Queen of GB is the Head of the Commonwealth she isn't the Queen of these countries.
2. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the official name of the British Kingdom. It is made up of 4 countries. They are England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland with capitals in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast, accordingly. GB consists of England, Scotland and Wales and does not include Northern Ireland.
3. The flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is known as the Union Jack. It is made up of three crosses: the cross of St. George (the patron saint of England), the cross of St. Andrew (the patron saint of Scotland) and the cross of St. Patrick (the patron saint of Ireland).
4. The adoption of Christianity in England took place in 664. In the 16th century Henry VIII of England quarrelled with Rome and declared himself head of the Anglican Church, which was a Protestant Church. The Irish people were divided into 2 religious groups: Catholics and Protestants.

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The National Gallery is located in the middle of Trafalgar Square.
LONDON SIGHTSEEING
1. Buckingham Palace is the Queen's official London residence. Built in 1702-1705 for the Duke of Buckingham, it was sold in 1761 to George III. The Palace was little used by royalty until Victoria's accession to the throne in 1837. London's most popular spectacle is Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. It lasts about 30 minutes.
2. Trafalgar Square is in the centre of London. In the middle of Trafalgar Square there is Nelson's Column. Admiral Nelson defeated the French at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. From that time English men wear black ties. This Column is fifty meters high. A lot of demonstrations and public meetings take place here.
3. The National Gallery occupies the whole of the north side of Trafalgar Square. It houses one of the finest art collections in the world. It includes paintings from Britain, Italian, Spanish, French, Dutch, Flemish and other famous schools. It has a priceless collection of paintings by the famous artists Van Gogh, Rubens, Constable and many others.
4. The Tower of London is 900 years old. In the early days of England the English Kings lived there. Then it was a prison. Now it's a museum. Many tourists from other countries come to see its dark stone halls with small windows and thick doors. The Tower is still guarded by the famous Beefeaters who wear a traditional Sixteenth century uniform