Вопрос № 911526 - Английский язык

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Jeans were first 1_______ California coal miners in the mid-nineteenth century. They were made out of a strong 2_______ called denim. For many years they were worn by miners, cowboys and other 3_______ men. Those work pants were known as 4_______ until the 1960s. This is when young people began to wear them.

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Plant culture began a great many years ago. The most 1_______ plants in the world are said to have been grown 4,000 years ago.
There 2_______ very many species of plants. But the best known to most people are those that are useful to men. They are grown and cultivated by 3_______ and are called farm crops. These crops are used for many different purposes.
Some are used directly by man, some are consumed by animals, and others are used in industry and 4_______. We can certainly expect new uses to be found and the value of other plants to be discovered.

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Where did Elton John sing the song “Candle in the Wind”?
The song “Candle in the Wind” by Elton John was written originally in 1973 as a tribute to Marilyn Monroe. It describes how she became popular and people followed her everywhere, making her life difficult. After the death of Princess Diana in 1997, Elton John changed the lyrics and sang it at her funeral. In the Diana version, he describes her as “the nation’s golden child” who brought happiness to so many people. It became the biggest-selling record of all time.

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How long can children of 16 and 17 years old work?
For teenagers in the USA, working part-time to earn some pocket money is very common.
In California children of 12 and 13 can work but only as babysitters, paper boys/girls, gardeners, actors or singers and only for three hours a day. Older children, 16 and 17 years old, can work longer hours and can work in supermarkets, fast food restaurants and as pizza delivery boys/girls.
Most teenagers say they work for a little extra pocket money and parents usually agree that it is good experience for their children. They say that working part-time teaches young people about money and the real world.

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Why was the bald eagle chosen as the national bird of the new country?
In 1782, soon after the United States won its independence, the bald eagle was chosen as the national bird of the new country. American leaders wanted the eagle to be a symbol of their country because it is one of the strongest birds. Today the bald eagle has almost disappeared from the country. In 1972 there were only 3,000 bald eagles in the United States. The reason for the bird’s decreasing population was pollution of rivers by pesticides. Today, the American government and the American people are trying to protect the bald eagle. We are sure that the American national bird will remain a symbol of strength and courage.

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Why do women tend to live longer than men?
Women generally live about six years longer than men. Evidence suggests that boys are the weaker sex at birth, which means that more die in infancy. Also women do not have as much heart disease as men. In terms of lifestyle, men smoke more than women and thus more die of smoking-related diseases. Also, they generally have more dangerous occupations, such as building work.