Press in Britain
Probably in no other country are there such great differences between the daily newspapers.
On the one hand, there are the 'quality' newspapers: The Times, The Independent, The Guardian, The Financial Times, and The Daily Telegraph. These concern themselves with factual reports of major national and international events in the world of politics and business, art and sport.
On the other hand, there are the 'populars' and 'tabloids', so-called because of their smaller size. The tabloids — the most widely read of them are The Daily Mail, The Daily Express, The Daily Mirror, The Sun, and The Daily Star — concentrate on more emotive reporting of stories, often feature sex, violence, the Royal family, film and pop stars, and sport. It is often said that the popular press aims to entertain its readers rather than to inform them.
In some countries newspapers are owned by government or by political parties. This is not the case in Britain. Newspapers here are mostly owned by individuals or by publishing companies, and the editors of the papers are usually allowed considerable freedom of expression.
This does not mean that all the newspapers are without political bias. Papers like The Daily Telegraph, The Daily Express, and The Sun, for example, usually reflect Conservative opinions in their comment and reporting, while The Daily Mirror and The Guardian have a more left-wing bias.
In addition to the 12 daily newspapers, there are nine newspapers which are published on Sundays. Besides, nearly every area in Britain has one or several local newspapers.
Британская пресса
Возможно, ни в одной другой стране нет таких различий между ежедневными газетами.
С одной стороны, есть пресса высокого качества: Тайме, Индепендент, Гардиан, Файненшел тайме и Дейли телеграф. Эти газеты готовят актуальные репортажи об основных национальных и международных событиях в мире политики и бизнеса, искусства и спорта.
С другой стороны, существуют газеты для широкой публики и бульварная пресса («таблоиды», называемые так из-за их небольшого размера). Бульварная пресса, из которой больше всего читают Дейли мейл, Дейли экспресс, Дейли мирор, Сан и Дейли стар, сосредоточивается на более эмоциональном представлении событий, часто рассказывает о сексе, насилии, королевской семье, звездах кино и поп-музыки и о спорте. Часто говорят, что цель популярной прессы — скорее развлекать читателей, чем информировать их.
В некоторых странах владельцами газет являются правительство или политические партии. Не так обстоит дело в Британии. Здесь владельцами газет являются частные лица или издательские компании, и редакторам газет предоставляется значительная свобода выражения мыслей.
Это не значит, что все газеты не имеют политического уклона. Такие газеты, как Дейли телеграф, Дейли экспресс и Сан, например, в своих комментариях и отчетах обычно отражают мнение консерваторов, в то время как Дейли мирор и Гардиан имеют более левый уклон.
Кроме 12 ежедневных газет, еще 9 газет издается по воскресеньям. Кроме того, почти каждый округ Британии имеет одну или несколько местных газет.
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1)However, productivity … still increasing in those countries that are just now introducing machinery into their farms and factories.
2)It … lowering interests rates next year.
3)Inflation kept rising even though the economy … slipping into recession some years ago..
4)Brain … trying to find a better job for three weeks last month.
5)I … preparing a very important document at the the present moment.
4. переведите следующие предложения и переведите их на русский язык обращая внимание на функции причастия настоящего времени.
1) On the walls there were some common coloured pictures, framed and glazed
2) Having arrived two days before the conference he had a lot of time to see Edinburgh.
3) Using a fax machine, you can quickly circulate a memo from the head office to it's branches.
4) Being damaged, the delivery must de returned to the supplier.
5) Enclosing catalogues or price list, one should write «encs» in the letter.
ответ
Food
Food plays an important role in our life. I can not imagine my life without food and water. This is the thing number one I think to be active, happy and hardworking.
I try to eat healthy food only. I do believe that if you feed your body with the healthy food, it will sure tell you “thank you” in many years.
Well breakfast I eat everyday. In the beginning I pushed myself to eat only healthy food: oatmeal, porridge, cereals, fresh juice and so on. After couple of weeks I liked that menu and now I eat only these products.
For lunch I prefer vegetables and fruit. I eat a lot of them and feel perfect.
For dinner I choose steamed vegetables and fish or chicken.
Sometime I want to eat junk food, but this can happen once in a month.
I enjoy a lot this kind of meal. It’s like my fuel to keep my body strong and to have energy. I noticed that my life has changed. My skin became more pure, I feel energy every day, my body is really thankful to me.
Many people unfortunately waste their life eating fast food and drinking soda, missing breakfast and keeping to strange diets.
Food has to be delicious, healthy, well-balanced and on time. There is a big variety of food in the shop today, but we have to be smart and choose right products. Supermarkets and firms, restaurants and fast foods make so much money today while offering all kind of products. I never believe to advertising on TV or in the shops, I choose natural products. Also I prefer to eat home-made food to any semimanufactures. Yes, it takes longer but it is much better and more delicious.
I think if you eat well, you will be always healthy, wealthy and fit.
Hi Sultan,
Thank you for the letter and for the invitation. It’s a pleasure for me to write you emails and get your letters. Yes, we are having lots of fun with my cousins. We swim in our local river every morning and then go to the cinema or the park or just chill out in our garden. What about you?
That is a perfect idea to spend some time together this summer! I love it! I like all of your ideas except the trip to the beach. I’m afraid intensive sun can harm my skin. I can’t wait to see your cute little sister. Please, send her my love and kisses and tell her I am going to bring a present for her.
I am going to talk to my parents ASAP and let you know the result. I am also looking forward to seeing you, your family and friends.
Bye for now, Sabina.
В правильном порядке, проверено.