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Useful phrases for speaking
You made your choice - Ты сделал свой выбор
It was an accident - Это была случайность
Give me a chance. - Дай мне шанс
It doesn't matter. - Это не имеет значения
It’s all so complicated. - Все так запутано
Don’t bother me. - Не раздражай меня
What'is the problem? - В чем проблема
Never mind. - Не имеет значения (проехали)
You make me mad. - Ты сводишь меня с ума
Talk to you later - Поговорим позже
Are you still here? - Ты все еще здесь?
Until we meet again - До новой встречи
This is an outrage - Это слишком
It's early (yet) - Еще рано!
No, thanks - Нет, спасибо
No way! - Ни в коем случае!
I'm (so) sorry! - Извините
Not a bit! - Ничего подобного!
I'm sorry, I can't - Извините, я не могу
One minute, please - Одну минуту, пожалуйста
Exactly so - Именно так
Very well - Очень хорошо
It can hardly be so - Едва ли это так
What a good chance! - Какая удача!
You are right - Вы правы
Yes, sure - Да, конечно
Maybe - Возможно
Don't mind it, please. - Не обращайте внимания
Attention! - Внимание!
Don't be late, please - Не опаздывайте, пожалуйста
Are you OK? - Вы в порядке?
I can't believe it! - Невероятно!
Bye! - Пока!
Bye-Bye! - Пока-пока!
See you later - Увидимся позже
Have a nice a day! - Приятного дня!
See you tomorrow - Увидимся завтра
See you soon - Скоро увидимся
Till next time - До следующего раза
Good luck! - Удачи!
See ya - Увидимся (сленг)
Farewell - Прощай навсегда
Тake care - Береги (себя)
11.04.2015
21.04.2013
Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, LG OM PC FRS (née Roberts, 13 October 1925 – 8 April 2013) was a British politician who was thePrime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990 and the Leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990. She was the longest-serving British Prime Minister of the 20th century and is the only woman to have held the office. A Soviet journalist called her the "Iron Lady", a nickname that became associated with her uncompromising politics and leadership style. As Prime Minister, she implemented policies that have come to be known as Thatcherism.
Originally a research chemist before becoming a barrister, Thatcher was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Finchley in 1959. Edward Heathappointed her Secretary of State for Education and Science in his 1970 government. In 1975, Thatcher defeated Heath in the Conservative Party leadership election to become Leader of the Opposition and became the first woman to lead a major political party in the United Kingdom. She became Prime Minister after winning the 1979 general election.
Upon moving into 10 Downing Street, Thatcher introduced a series of political and economic initiatives intended to reverse high unemployment and Britain's struggles in the wake of the Winter of Discontent and an ongoing recession. Her political philosophy and economic policies emphasisedderegulation (particularly of the financial sector), flexible labour markets, the privatisation of state-owned companies, and reducing the power and influence of trade unions. Thatcher's popularity during her first years in office waned amid recession and high unemployment, until the 1982 Falklands War brought a resurgence of support, resulting in her re-election in 1983.
Thatcher was re-elected for a third term in 1987. During this period her support for a Community Charge (popularly referred to as "poll tax") was widely unpopular and her views on the European Community were not shared by others in her Cabinet. She resigned as Prime Minister and party leader in November 1990, after Michael Heseltine launched a challenge to her leadership. After retiring from the Commons in 1992, she was given a life peerageas Baroness Thatcher, of Kesteven in the County of Lincolnshire, which entitled her to sit in the House of Lords. She withdrew from public speaking due to ill health in 2002 following a stroke, and in 2013, she died of another stroke in London at the age of 87.
Originally a research chemist before becoming a barrister, Thatcher was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Finchley in 1959. Edward Heathappointed her Secretary of State for Education and Science in his 1970 government. In 1975, Thatcher defeated Heath in the Conservative Party leadership election to become Leader of the Opposition and became the first woman to lead a major political party in the United Kingdom. She became Prime Minister after winning the 1979 general election.
Upon moving into 10 Downing Street, Thatcher introduced a series of political and economic initiatives intended to reverse high unemployment and Britain's struggles in the wake of the Winter of Discontent and an ongoing recession. Her political philosophy and economic policies emphasisedderegulation (particularly of the financial sector), flexible labour markets, the privatisation of state-owned companies, and reducing the power and influence of trade unions. Thatcher's popularity during her first years in office waned amid recession and high unemployment, until the 1982 Falklands War brought a resurgence of support, resulting in her re-election in 1983.
Thatcher was re-elected for a third term in 1987. During this period her support for a Community Charge (popularly referred to as "poll tax") was widely unpopular and her views on the European Community were not shared by others in her Cabinet. She resigned as Prime Minister and party leader in November 1990, after Michael Heseltine launched a challenge to her leadership. After retiring from the Commons in 1992, she was given a life peerageas Baroness Thatcher, of Kesteven in the County of Lincolnshire, which entitled her to sit in the House of Lords. She withdrew from public speaking due to ill health in 2002 following a stroke, and in 2013, she died of another stroke in London at the age of 87.
28.03.2010
Вербное воскресенье
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday, in the Christian calendar, the Sunday before Easter, sixth and last Sunday in Lent, and the first day of Holy Week. It recalls the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem riding upon an ass, when his followers shouted “Hosanna” and scattered palms in his path. In the Roman Catholic and some Protestant churches, ceremonies of the day are the blessing and distribution of crosses made from palm leaves and the recitation of one of the three synoptic accounts of the Passion. Many wear crosses made of the palm.
Our achievements
In February my pupils of the 6 form took part in the drama contest performing the musical fairy tale “The wolf and the seven kids” and won the second prize.
In March my students of the 5-7 forms Dasha Leongardt, Julia Buzunova and Natasha Plotnikova had a great success participating in another contest, they recited the poems of the famous English and American poets and won the first and the second prizes. I congratulate my students on these good results and wish them new achievements in studying English.
13.03.2010
Mother's Day
Mother's Day in UK
Mothers Day in UK is celebrated with great excitement and verve but it does not fall on the same date as in US. In UK, Mother's Day celebrations takes place on the fourth Sunday in the month of Lent. Since the Lent days are not fixed, the date for mothers Day changes every year.
Mothers Day came to be celebrated in UK in 17th century as Mothering Sunday, much before the custom began in US. Today, the traditional festival of Mothering Sunday is more commonly called as Mothers Day in England and is celebrated in much the same way as it is celebrated in US. On this day children give flowers and bouquets to their mother to express their love for them.
History of Mother's Day in England
In fact England was the first country in the world to dedicate a day for mothers as early as 1600s. They called this day for mothers as 'Mothering Sunday'. The festival has its roots in the practice wherein poor people in England send their little children to work as domestic servants or apprentice with the rich. At that time it was considered important by the people that these children, staying away from their families be allowed to visit their homes once in a year. The time decided for the annual visit to home was middle Sunday of the fasting period of Lent (which lasts from Ash Wednesday to Easter). For this reason, the day was called 'Refreshment Sunday' or 'Mid-Lent Sunday'.
Celebrating Mothering Sunday
Today the festival of Mothering Sunday is the time when children give presents, flowers, cards and special cakes to their mothers to express their love and gratitude for their mothers. The festival has been commercialised to a great extent. People dine out with their mothers and those staying away call their mothers on phone to show their appreciation and love.
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