A 99-year-old war veteran has been left “speechless” after raising more than £20m for the UK’s NHS. Captain Tom Moore originally aimed to raise (собрать) just $1,000 for NHS Charities Together by completing 100 laps of his garden with a walker (ходунки) before his 100th birthday. More than 976,000 people have now made donations to his…
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The virus is spreading from big cities to suburbs and has begun encroaching (распространяться, захватывать) on the nation’s rural (сельские) regions. It is not clear where the crisis is leading in America. More than twenty experts shared their thoughts on the future. Read more in English in The New York Times After reading the article answer the…
How can we say that we like something? Here are some phrases to express your likes and preferences. 1. I’m really fond of Italian cousine. — Я очень люблю итальянскую кухню. 2. I prefer/I’d prefer to stay at home and read a novel. — Предпочитаю остаться дома и почитать роман. 3. I’d rather be attractive…
The pandemic already pushed millions to work from home. Many of them will likely go back to a very different office. If and when you return to your office after the coronavirus pandemic, you’ll probably notice some differences. Upon entering your building, the doors may open automatically so you don’t have to touch the handles…
You might have thought we’d have gotten the hang (поняли, сообразили) of this stay-at-home thing by now. But flattening the curve (cгладить кривую роста эпидемии) has warped (исковеркало) our lives. The arc (дуга) of self-quarantine is long, and it bends toward bad habits: cookies for breakfast, staying up late to play video games, midday naps. Read more in…
How do you immediately reduce your filler words (слова-паразиты) and deliver more impact, especially in remote conversations and conferences? Here are a few easy tips to improve your flow (зд.: плавность речи). Read more in English in Fast Company. After reading the article answer these questions to check your comprehension. 1. What does the author recommend…
It’s a good idea to ask other people what they think before you tell them your opinion loudly and strongly. Show them that you value their opinions — this will be a sign of respect. Here’s how you can ask. 1. What do you think of/about…? (Что Вы думаете о…?) 2. What’s your opinion of…?…
Even in the best of times, business emails and other written communication can seem impersonal (равнодушный, безразличный). Unconsciously, we often adopt a more formal tone in writing compared to when we’re speaking face-to-face. With the coronavirus upon us, these are hardly the best of times. More than ever there’s a need to make sure our…
The coronavirus pandemic is affecting the entire globe, and it’s no wonder that, as a result, many people may be experiencing panic attacks for the first time. A panic attack comes on suddenly, bringing with it short-lived (кратковременный) disabling anxiety, fear or discomfort. Here’s what to do about it. Read more in English in The New…