Ответ по предмету Английский язык: Learning to translate. What have the children done? How long have they done it? Translate the following sentences

Предмет: Английский язык, автор: Аноним

37. Read the text and make up 5 special questions.
The story of Derby.
Talk about sport in any language, and sooner or later you'll find yourself using English words. The British were the first people to write down standard rules for a lot of sports, even in sports like tennis which was invented by the French, or golf which was probably played in Holland, before becoming a national sport in Scotland. As the rules of lots of different sports spread all over the world, so did the language of sport. In the world of horse-racing, words like groom and lad and steeplechase spread to other countries; so too did the word "Derby". The word came to mean an important race, usually between horses. One of the most famous horse races in Ireland is called the Irish Sweeps Derby, and one of the most famous American races is called the Kentucky Derby. But where did this word come from? Why a "Derby"? Just like "Rugby", "Derby" (pronounced "Darby") is the name of a town in the middle of England; it is also the name of England's most famous horse race, The Derby. But the Derby is not run in the town of Derby, of course! Today the Derby has the reputation of being the world's most famous classic horse race. It is certainly the oldest and one of the biggest. Some years, over 600 horses are entered for the race; however only about 25 of them will actually take part in the great race on Derby day at the beginning of June. Legend has it that the Derby was born during a dinner party in the year 1779, at the house of a nobleman, the Earl of Derby, near Epsom, a quiet village about 20 miles to the west of London. Like most aristocrats of the day, the earl loved horse-racing, and the open hilltops near his house were an excellent place for his jockeys to test their skills and speed against challengers. At the dinner party, the earl's friends decided to organise a big race for three-year old horses, and in respect for their host, they called it "the Derby". Very soon, the Derby became the most popular horse race of the year. People could easily drive out in their carriages from London to watch the big race. In 1788, the Prince of Wales came to watch the race for the first time, and by the year 1800 the Derby had become an important date in the annual social and sporting calendar. It didn't just interest aristocrats, of course. Though most racehorses at the time were owned by aristocratic families, horse-racing was a very popular sport with ordinary people too, as it still is today. In 1847, the House of Commons decided that it should not work on Derby Day. By doing so, it virtually made the day into a national holiday, as other people followed the parliamentary example. From then on, thousands of ordinary people from London would crowd onto the trains on Derby Day, to enjoy a day at the races, a bit of excitement, and a breath of fresh air. The Derby was one of the first sporting events to be shown on television. In 1932, long before public TV broadcasts began, the race was shown on closed circuit television to a select audience in the Metropole Cinema, in London. Then, in 1946, it was one of the first sports events to be broadcast on BBC television. Today, the Derby is watched on TV by millions of people all over Britain, and in other countries too, thanks to satellite communications. While some people just watch it for the thrill of the race, a lot more watch it for the money. Betting (putting money) on horses is a very popular activity in Britain, and the Derby is the second biggest race of the year, in terms of money. It's impossible to know just how much money is bet on the Derby, but the figure is enormous. Betting starts months before the race actually takes place. Some people want to get in big bets on their personal favourites, before the odds are too low. Some professional gamblers bet sums of money greater than £10,000! For most people though, bets are more likely to be in the range of a pound or two. On Derby Day last year, it was estimated that a total of over £35 million was gambled on this single race!

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1 год назад

Предмет: Математика, автор: superadil2002

из двух посёлков одновременно навстречу друг другу выехали велосипедист и мотоциклист. Скорость велосипедиста 13,4 км/час, а скорость мотоциклиста в 4 раза больше. Через 2,2 часа расстояние между велосипедистом и мотоциклистом стало 12,8 км. Найдите расстояние между посёлками

1 год назад

Предмет: Английский язык, автор: Аноним

36. Read the text and make up five special questions.
London: The Lord Mayor’s show.
It is the oldest annual parade in the world, and it takes place in London. But since it takes place in the middle of November, when there are not too many tourists in the capital, the "Lord Mayor's Show" is an event that is not very well known outside the city. The first Lord Mayor's Show took place in the year 1215, after King John gave Londoners the right to choose their own representative. Like today's event, it was a fairly exciting procession, during which London's new "Lord Mayor" was "shown" to the people of the city. Originally, the new Lord Mayor had to present himself to the Law Courts for approval by the King, and to swear loyalty. Today, the Show is always attended by representatives of the Crown. For many years, until 1856 the procession included making part of the journey by barge along the Thames. Now the Show winds its way through the streets of the City. It is usually the biggest free show of the year for Londoners; and for many years, it has been an exotic or spectacular occasion. In the year 1602, for example, the ordinary people of London were able to see a lion and a camel in the procession. Most people had never seen these strange animals before! In the olden days, when "London" was all contained within the walls of the "City", the Lord Mayor was a powerful figure. He was the representative of the people of London, a man who was chosen by the most important people in the city; he was not appointed by the King. Today, the "City" has a population of about 6,000 people - less than 0.1% of the population of the modern city of "Greater London". And as far as this modern London is concerned, the Lord Mayor of the City is not a very important person. For instance, he is far less important than the directly elected "Mayor of London", who is really in charge of the capital's affairs. On the other hand, the Lord Mayor is a representative of the "City", the most important financial centre in Europe; and although many of his functions are ceremonial, he also plays an important role in the world of international business. Naturally, the Lord Mayor's Show is has little to do with business. London's corporations may pay for it, but it is a show for the people. In today's Lord Mayor's Show, the new mayor rides in his ceremonial carriage at the head of a long procession of vehicles, floats and marching bands. Recent processions have been 4 km long, and involved about 150 different groups, including 70 floats, 2,000 military personnel, and over 3,000 civilians, as well as hundreds of horses. Among the participants are many of the City of London's institutions, as well as charities and many of the big companies that are based in the city. Naturally, the City of London is rich, as are most of the big companies that work there; this means that the Lord Mayor's Show is not only one of the biggest annual parades in the world; it is also one of the most spectacular, as firms and institutions compete with each other to produce the most exciting and original floats. Last year's show finished with the biggest firework display in Britain. This year, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to view the event.

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1 год назад

Предмет: Математика, автор: windaDESAT

2+2*2:2+4+4*4:4 ПОМОГИТЕ

7 лет назад

Предмет: Геометрия, автор: Аноним

Один из углов прямоугольного треугольника равен 60 градусам,а сумма гипотенузы и меньшего катета равна 24 см.

Найдите гипотенузу треугольника.

7 лет назад

Learning to translate. What have the children done? How long have they done it? Translate the following sentences

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