Сделать , ) iv. how does the choice of words in each case contribute to the stylistic character of the following passages? how would you define their functional colouring in terms of technical, poetic, bookish, commercial, dialectal, religious, elevated, colloquial, legal or other style? make up lists of words that create this tenor in the texts given below. 1. whilst humble pilgrims lodged in hospices, a travelling knight would normally stay with a merchant. (rutherfurd) 2. fo’ what you go by dem, eh? w’y not keep to yo’self? dey don’ want you, dey don’ care fo’ you. h’ ain’ you got no sense? (dunbar-nelson) 3. they sent me down to the aerodrome next morning in a car. i made a check over the machine, cleaned filters, drained sumps, swept out the cabin, and refuelled. finally i took off at about ten thirty for the short flight down to batavia across the sunda straits, and found the aerodrome and came on to the circuit behind the constellation of k.l.m. (shute) 4. we ask thee, lord, the old man cried, to look after this childt. fatherless he is. but what does the earthly father matter before thee? the childt is thine, he is thy childt, lord, what father has a man but thee? (lawrence) 5. – we are the silver band the lord bless and keep you, said the stationmaster in one breath, the band that no one could beat whatever but two indeed in the eisteddfod that for all north wales was look you. – i see, said the doctor, i see. that’s splendid. well, will you please go into your tent, the little tent over there. – to march about you would not like us? suggested the stationmaster, – we have a fine flaglook you that embroidered for us was in silks. (waugh) 6. her husband seemed to behave with commendable restraint and wrote nothing to her which would have led her to take her life… the deceased appears to have been the victim of her own conscience and as the time for return of her husband drew near she became mentally upset. i find that the deceased committed suicide while the balance of her mind was temporarily deranged. (shute) 7. i said, i met a very good chap called miles. regular topper. you know, pally. that’s what i like about a really decent party – you meet such topping fellows. i mean such chaps it takes absolutely years to know, but a chap like miles i feel is a pal straight away. (waugh) 8. she sang first of the birth of love in the hearts of a boy and a girl. and on the topmost spray of the rose-tree there blossomed a marvelous rose, petal following petal, as song followed song. pale was it, at first as the mist that hangs over the river – pale as the feet of the morning. (wilde) 9. he went slowly about the corridors, through the writing – rooms, smoking-rooms, reception-rooms, as though he were exploring the chambers of an enchanted palace, built and people for him alone. when he reached the dining-room he sat down at a table near a window. the flowers, the white linen, the many-coloured wine-glasses, the gay toilettes of the women, the low popping of corks, the undulating repetitions of the blue danube from the orchestra, all flooded paul’s dream with bewildering radiance. (cather)
Some people say that damage to the environment is the biggest problem facing the world. However, other people say that there are other problems that are more important.
Some people think that environmental problems are the most dangerous whereas others don’t agree.
I think that nowadays environmental catastrophe is the biggest threat. First of all, global worming can bring us a lot of troubles. If the ice melts, a lot of countries will be flooded. Second, Ozone holes can cause the death of a lot of lands. Also bad food, air and water can be the reason of various diseases.
At the same time there are people who say that overpopulation, lack of food and nuclear war can be even more dangerous.
In my opinion these people have a point. These threats can kill our planet too. Nevertheless, they are easier to control than environmental problems. Nuclear moratorium, new technologies allow us to solve these problems.
In conclusion I'd like to say that if we weigh all the facts that say that danger to the environment is the biggest problem against the ones that support other threats, we'll see that the facts that support the statement outweigh those against.
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Ukrainian TraditionsУкраинские традицииEvery country has its own customs and traditions, which were formed over centuries. Ukrainian traditions are interesting and versatile. They mean a lot for local people. Even young people eagerly respect and follow them. National traditions determine the way people live: their language, religion, life values, relationships, even food and clothing. Like in many countries, traditions in Ukraine are closely connected with everyday life and the agricultural calendar. Ukrainians also have harvest songs for seasonal works, certain entertainments, ritual greetings and even superstitions. For example, local people believe that shaking hands in the doorway may bring misfortune, or sitting between two people with the same name brings luck. Ukrainians are family-oriented people. The origination and existence of the family is followed by many rituals and rules. For example, there are certain merry elements of formal marriage proposal, engagement and bachelorette party. The ceremony of marriage in Ukraine is called “veselye”, which literally means “fun”. Very often parents and even grandparents live with their children and help them to raise the kids. This tradition goes back to old times, when the majority of Ukrainians lived in villages. Poetic and mysterious is the Midsummer Night or the holiday of Ivana Kupala. Young girls, wearing flower wreaths, sing and dance in a ring. Afterwards, they put their wreaths into the water and watch their way. This ritual shows the girls’ future and fortune. Christmas night is also a good time for fortune-telling. Ukrainians are known for their hospitality. They like having guests over and for this occasion they put all the best food on the table.Каждая страна имеет свои обычаи и традиции, которые формировались на протяжении столетий. Украинские традиции интересны и разнообразны. Они много значат для местных жителей. Даже молодые люди уважают их и с радостью следуют им. Национальные традиции определяют образ жизни людей: их язык, религию, жизненные ценности, отношения, даже еду и стиль одежды. Как и во многих странах, традиции в Украине тесно связаны с повседневной жизнью и сельскохозяйственным календарем. Украинцы имеют свои песни для сбора урожая во время сезонных работ, определенные развлечения, ритуальные приветствия и даже суеверия. Например, местные жители считают, что рукопожатие в дверях – нехороший знак, а сидеть между двумя людьми с одинаковым именем к удаче. Украинцы – люди, ориентированные на семью. Становление и существование семьи сопровождается множеством ритуалов и правил. Например, существуют определенные забавные элементы официального предложения руки и сердца, сватовства и девичника. Церемония вступления в брак в Украине называется "весілля", что дословно переводится как "веселье". Зачастую родители и даже бабушки и дедушки живут со своими детьми, чтобы им воспитывать детей. Эта традиция восходит к былым временам, когда большинство украинцев жили в деревнях. Поэтическим и таинственным считается праздник Ивана Купала. Молодые девушки в цветочных венках поют и танцуют в хороводе. После этого они кладут свои венки на воду и наблюдают за ними. Этот ритуал показывает будущее и судьбу девушек. Рождественская ночь также хороша для гаданий. Украинцы славятся своим гостеприимством. Они любят принимать гостей и по этому случаю ставят на стол лучшую еду.