Тексты на английском с переводом:Проблема свободного времени
The problem of spare time
Our life today is getting faster and faster. People always have to do something for survival. Nowadays in a crisis time the people of all age groups have little or no free time. The life is running very rapid. That is way the problem of spare time is at the top now.
Of course, you can spend all your leisure time like a coach potato at home. You can be in front of the TV or computer, or you can do something amazing and interesting for yourself. It is a unique way to learn the world around and you can realize your place in it. The problem of organizing free time should be solved by young people with creativity.
Imagine you should be involved in several activities. You are young, active, eager to study, you have to do sports, work, stroll and chat with friends. Of course young people need time for it. As a rule the whole week is planned in a way that there is no time for the rest.
Different age categories also lead to the different interests. You can’t believe that teenagers and older people have completely identical interests. But if we think over the parents’ life, we realize they have the same problem. They have even less spare time. The mother takes care of her children and runs the household. The father should work and earn to take care of the whole family. Besides, he has to spend time with his family after all. As a result, the parents have little time for shopping or meeting with friends. Different financial opportunities also lead to a difference in interests. But people try to combine all of it.
Everyone always has to do a lot. Nowadays there are a few jobs and you have to work very well to keep your job and earn much money. You have no right to make a mistake. The young people in the big cities face this problem especially. They try to live independently without the help of their parents and have to pay for everything themselves. Sometimes they seek for the second job to have bread and butter. It can happen that they don’t even have a vacation leave.
But to have a free time is not the main thing. It’s important to organize it properly; it is done with the help of time management. Thus everyone can do more interesting leisure activities. If you have money enough, you can take a travel tour. People who have excellent foreign language skills have the whole world open. Students usually don’t have much money. But they can work and travel at the same time, for example. Working abroad give you not only new impressions, but also earning.
The main thing is that your spare time must be properly planned and organized. Then you don’t lose your valuable time and get a good opportunity to enjoy your life.
Проблема свободного времени
Сегодня наша жизнь становится все быстрее и быстрее. Люди вынуждены всегда что-то предпринимать для выживания. В нынешнее кризисное время у людей всех возрастных групп практически нет свободного времени. А жизнь бежит очень быстро. Таким образом, проблема свободного времени является очень актуальной сейчас.
Конечно, вы можете проводить все свое свободное время, пролеживая дома на диване. Вы можете сидеть перед телевизором или компьютером или можете поделать что-то удивительное и интересное для себя. Это уникальный способ познать окружающий мир, и вы сможете осознать свое место в нем. Проблема организации свободного времени для молодежи должна решаться творческим образом.
Представьте, вы должны заниматься многими делами. Вы молоды, активны, горите желанием учиться, заниматься спортом, работать, гулять и общаться с друзьями. Конечно, для этого нужно время. Как правило, целая неделя распланирована таким образом, что свободного времени совсем не остается.
Разные возрастные категории людей имеют различные интересы. Вы не сможете поверить, что подростки и более старшие люди имеют совершенно одинаковые интересы. Но если мы задумаемся о жизни родителей, мы поймем, что у них точно такая же проблема. Они имеют даже еще меньше свободного времени. Мать заботится о детях и ведет домашнее хозяйство. Отец должен работать и зарабатывать, чтобы заботиться о всей семье. Кроме того, он должен и проводить время с семьей, в конце концов. В результате у родителей мало времени даже на то, чтобы сходить в магазин или встретиться с друзьями. Разные финансовые возможности также ведут к разнице интересов. Тем не менее, люди пытаются сочетать все это.
У всех всегда много работы. В настоящее время не так много рабочих мест, и вам нужно очень хорошо работать, чтобы сохранить свое место и заработать денег. У вас нет права на ошибку. Особенно остро с этой проблемой сталкиваются молодые люди в больших городах. Они пробуют жить самостоятельно без помощи родителей и должны сами все оплачивать. Порой они подыскивают вторую работу, чтобы иметь дополнительный заработок. Может случиться и так, что они работают без отпуска.
Однако наличие свободного времени — это не главное. Важно правильно организовать его, в этом поможет тайм-менеджмент. Таким образом, каждый может заниматься более интересными видами досуга. Если у вас достаточно денег, вы можете отправиться в путешествие. Для людей, обладающих отличными навыками иностранного языка, открыт весь мир. У студентов обычно не так много средств. Но они могут работать и путешествовать одновременно, например. Работая за границей, вы получаете не только новые впечатления, но и заработок.
Главное, чтобы ваше свободное время было должным образом спланировано и организовано. Тогда вы не теряете свое драгоценное время, а получаете хорошую возможность наслаждаться жизнью.
Sports is Important in Our Life
Sport is very important in our life. It is popular among young and old people.
Many people do morning exercises, jog in the morning and train themselves in clubs, in different sections and take part in sport competitions.
Other people like sports too, but they only watch sports games, listen to sports news. They prefer reading interesting stories about sportsmen. But they don’t go in for sports.
Physical training is an important subject at school. Boys and girls play volley-ball and basketball at the lessons. There is the sports ground near our school and schoolchildren go in for sports in the open air.
A lot of different competition are held at schools, a great number of pupils take part in them. All participants try to get good results and become winners. Sport helps people to keep in good health. If you go in for sports you have good health and don’t catch cold.
Children and grown-ups must take care of their health and do morning exercises regularly.
There are some popular kinds of sports in our country: football, volley ball, hockey, gymnastics, skiing, skating. Athletics is one of the most popular kinds of sports. It includes such kinds of sports as: running, jumping and others. Everybody may choose the sport he (or she) is interested in.
There are summer and winter sports.
My favourite sport is swimming. I go to the swimming-pool twice a week, but I prefer to rest by the lake or the river and swim there. My friend Kostya goes in for boxing. He is a good boxer and he is a brave and courageous boy. His hobby helps him in his every day life.
Спорт важен в нашей жизни
Спорт очень важен в нашей жизни. Он популярен среди молодежи и пожилых людей.
Многие люди делают утреннюю зарядку, бегают трусцой по утрам и тренируются в клубах и разных секциях, а также участвуют в спортивных соревнованиях.
Другие люди любят спорт тоже, но они лишь смотрят спортивные игры, слушают спортивные новости. Они предпочитают читать интересные рассказы о спортсменах. Но они не занимаются спортом.
Физические занятия — важный предмет в школе. Мальчики и девочки играют в волейбол и баскетбол на уроках. Около школы есть спортплощадка, и школьники занимаются спортом на открытом воздухе.
Много разных соревнований проводится в школах, значительное число учеников принимают в них участие. Все участники пытаются добиться хороших результатов и стать победителями. Спорт помогает людям сохранять здоровье. Если вы занимаетесь спортом — у вас хорошее здоровье, и вы не простуживаетесь.
Дети и взрослые должны заботиться о ‘своем здоровье и делать регулярно утреннюю зарядку.
Есть много различных видов спорта в нашей стране: футбол, волейбол, хоккей, гимнастика, лыжный спорт, катание на коньках. Атлетика — один из наиболее популярных видов спорта. Он включает в себя такие виды спорта, как бег, прыжки и другие. Каждый может выбрать себе вид спорта по душе.
Существуют летние и зимние виды спорта.
Мой любимый спорт — плавание. Я хожу в бассейн дважды в неделю, но я предпочитаю отдыхать на озере или на реке и там плавать. Мой друг Костя занимается боксом. Он хороший боксер, и он смелый и отважный мальчик. Его увлечения помогают ему в его повседневной жизни.
1. Do you do your morning exercises every day?
2. How do children and grown-ups take care of their health?
3. Are a lot of different competitions held at schools?
4. Do you go in for sports?
5. Are there any popular kinds of sports in our country? What are they?
6. What is your favourite sport?
7. Where do you prefer to rest?
8. Do your friends go in for sports?
9. Do you like winter or summer sports?
10. Our hobbies help us in our life, don’t they?
to jog — бегать трусцой
section — секция
competition — соревнования
participant — участник
to go in for sports — заниматься спортом
to catch cold — простуживаться
to take care — заботиться
to include — включать
to choose — выбирать
to prefer — предпочитать
courageous — смелый
Английский (топики / темы): Sports, Health & Beauty
Sports, Health & Beauty
Some of my friends think it’s important to do sports regularly, while others would rather watch a sporting event on TV.
Nowadays people have to work more and they prefer to rest more actively Therefore they need better health, more energy and endurance in order to carry out all activities efficiently and without fatigue. It’s important to be in good shape and to stay healthy and attractive.
To my mind, physical exercises are essential for everyone. If you want to be strong physically and mentally, you can go to a fitness club, a sauna or a swimming pool. Physical exercises strengthen the immune system, improve mental health and help prevent different diseases and obesity. Exercising is also the best remedy for insomnia, depression and stress.
However, a lot of people say they have neither time nor opportunity to go in for sports. What is more, they feel too tired after a hard day’s work. That is why all they can do in the evening is to watch sporting events on TV. But I think that if you don’t have an opportunity to go to a fitness club, you can just buy a treadmill or a stationary bike and exercise at home. You can also do your morning exercises, jog, swim in summer, ski or skate in winter, play different sports games such as tennis, football, volley-ball, basket-ball and so on. At least you can dance and jump about your room to music for 10-15 minutes each day.
To conclude, if you want to be slim and strong, you must leave your comfortable armchair and exercise. It is not enough to watch other people doing sports. Only regular exercises will help you make your life longer and healthier.
Some parents think that Physical Education is a very important subject to their children. Others think that PE should only be optional at school because not everyone is equally good at sport.
There have been a lot of arguments if Physical Education should be on the curriculum in most schools. Some parents consider PE to be a very important subject, while others are convinced that it is up to pupils to choose whether to attend these lessons or not.
I strongly feel that Physical Education is essential for every boy and girl. Not every child has an opportunity to go to a fitness club or a swimming pool because it costs much money. But physical exercises are important because they strengthen the immune system, improve mental health and help prevent different diseases and obesity. All children and teenagers want to be in good shape and to stay healthy.
On the other hand, quite a lot of children have problems with their health and they can’t attend PE lessons. Some boys and girls feel embarrassed when they can’t do what their classmates can. They can’t run fast, jump high or they don’t play basketball or volley-ball well. What is more, such children often feel upset or even humiliated when they get bad marks. But I think that PE lessons are useful for everybody. To my mind, children who are weaker should do some easy exercises.
In conclusion, I would like to say that Physical Education is an essential part of the school curriculum as well as mathematics, literature or foreign languages. Of course, not everyone is equally good at sport. But not everyone is equally good at other subjects and it is not a good reason to make them optional. Anyway, PE lessons will help children become stronger, healthier and more energetic.
They say, excessive exercises are detrimental to health, but some people don’t share this opinion.
In general, sport helps us to be in good shape, to become strong and to stay healthy and attractive. But can excessive exercises ruin your health?
Personally, I think that immoderate training is very harmful. Firstly, a person who exercises too much feels exhausted and depressed. He or she expands too much time and energy on doing sports. Such people feel great pressure and tend to exercise harder and harder trying to achieve better results. They stop taking breaks and lose touch with their own needs. Secondly, sportsmen often suffer different injuries which sometimes can be very serious. It usually takes them much time to recover. Finally, some professional sportsmen take a dope, a drug which serves to improve their performance. Such drugs do much harm to their health and they can even kill.
But in spite of all these dangers, many people go in for sports. Physical exercises strengthen the immune system, improve mental health and help prevent different diseases and burn calories. Exercising is also the best remedy for insomnia and stress. People who exercise regularly are productive, happy, efficient and calm. Exercise re-energizes them, improves their concentration and problem-solving.
To conclude, it is generally well-known now that there are many physical and mental health benefits that can be gained from regular exercise. But don’t forget that exercises are very useful in case they are moderate.
The popularity of extreme sports has grown a lot for the last decades. More and more people are getting involved in this activity. Others are sure that it is silly of such people to risk their lives.
Extreme sports are becoming more and more popular. Some people say that they can’t imagine their lives without them. However, others don’t understand what compels some individuals to extreme sports.
In my opinion, extreme sports give one a wonderful opportunity to release stress, to escape everyday monotony and to get his portion of adrenaline. Those people who are involved in extreme activities say it gets the adrenaline pumping and makes them forget about all their problems. Besides, it is always great to take up something new. I believe it’s really very difficult to think about ordinary things when you have to survive and to fight against environmental obstacles and challenges. It makes people feel strong and alive. What is more, it is also an unusual way of losing weight and keeping fit.
But some people think that taking up the extremist lifestyle is crazy as it often involves a high level of danger. They admit that they are afraid of diving from a plane or jumping from a bridge. Indeed, it is not a task for the weak hearted. It requires endurance and reliance on your own survival skills. Extreme activities often involve speed, height and physical exertion. Besides, you will need a certain amount of money to pay for highly specialized gear and a professional instructor.
To sum up, it’s up to you to decide whether to risk your life or not. Some extreme activities are so dangerous that people compare them with virtual suicide. Others say that the experience is magical. But you should always remember that your life and your health are the most important things.
Surfing is becoming more and more popular nowadays. However, some people say that this sport is not for everybody because it is rather risky.
Many people admire muscular bronzed young men who ride a surfboard on the crest of a wave as it carries them towards the shore. Some people practice surfing as a recreational activity, while others think that it is the most important thing in their lives.
Personally, I believe that surfing is a source of inspiration for many people. It gives them a wonderful opportunity to display their strength and agility, to release stress, to escape everyday monotony and to get their portion of adrenaline. Surfing is an excellent sport for those who are ready to risk their lives and to take up something new. It will certainly help you become stronger and healthier. Anyone at any age can learn to surf.
However, many people say that surfing is very difficult. Most beginners are not able to catch the wave at all. Surfers should be able to control their board in challenging conditions, to ride challenging waves, and to execute different maneuvers. Besides, the equipment and sportswear for surfing are rather expensive. Moreover, one should not forget that surfing is extremely dangerous. Trapped inside a high wave surfers can become totally disorientated. One of the main dangers of surfing is drowning. Some professional surfers have drowned in extremely challenging conditions. Collisions with sand bars, rocks, reefs or surfboards can sometimes cause injuries and even death. Such animals as sharks or jellyfish can also present a danger.
To sum up, if you have made up your mind to become a surfer, take all pros and cons into consideration first.
Parkour is a sport that is extremely popular with young people. However, traceurs (parkour practitioners) say that it is rather difficult and dangerous.
Today parkour has developed throughout the world. It is especially popular with young men who are eager for new experiences. Parkour teaches them to move quickly and efficiently and to overcome obstacles such as concrete walls, high fences, hedges or rocks. But every parkour practitioner must remember that there are a number of dangers that they need to be aware of.
Personally, I think that parkour gives you much energy and helps you develop physical fitness and coordination as well as determination, endurance, agility and courage. You can learn to trust yourself and to be strong. It’s a sport that teaches you to control your body and to move without being hindered by obstacles. To my mind, it is a natural method to develop strength, speed and power. Thanks to parkour, traceurs learn how to surmount both physical and mental obstacles.
However, parkour is a difficult discipline to train. One of its main dangers is falling. Young people usually practice in parks and abandoned structures. Of course they try to avoid injuries, but everything happens. Some reckless people who assume too much about their physical abilities and do not take full account of the risks may be seriously injured. So parkour requires cool-headedness, prudence, good self-control and the ability to be observant.
To conclude, parkour teaches young people to overcome everyday difficulties and to approach problems differently. It pushes the limits of the human body and mind. Parkour also gives you an opportunity to explore the potential offered by your body. I believe parkour can change your life and your attitude to everything.
A lot of people dream of being slim. They follow a diet trying to lose weight. But others say that weight-loss diets can be very harmful.
Turning over the pages of glossy fashion magazines we see pictures of beautiful women and handsome men with ideal figures and we want to be like them. In chase of health and beauty a lot of people follow different weight-loss diets. But they often forget how awful the consequences might be.
Personally, I never follow any diets. To my mind, the best way to lose weight is to exercise. Physical exercises help you to be in good shape and to stay healthy and attractive. Running and swift walking help me to burn calories. I often go to a fitness club and a swimming pool. Besides, I try to avoid fast, fried and fatty food.
However, a lot of people are keen on weight-loss diets. Many of them stop eating anything thinking that starvation will lead to the best results. But dieting may have such side effects as fatigue, irritability, depression or fainting and it may result in such eating disorders as anorexia or bulimia. I think that if you want to lose weight and to preserve health, it’s better to begin with smaller portions of food and some substitutions. For example, you can replace a cup of tea and a cake with a glass of juice. Anyway, one should remember that a person needs 2,000 calories a day, but it depends on age, weight, physical activity and other factors.
To conclude, it is great to be slim, but never forget that «health is the best wealth». All in all, if you want to go on a diet, you’d better consult a doctor or a nutrition expert first.
Some people think that physical attractiveness is important to every person. Others say that it is inner beauty that really matters.
People have admired beauty since ancient times. It gives us a sense of pleasure and inspiration, keeps up our spirits and makes us accomplish feats. But there is a kind of beauty that is not observable. It is called inner beauty. So which is more important: a pretty face or a kind heart?
Personally, I believe that inner beauty is much more important than an attractive appearance. People have always valued honesty, kindness, sincerity, devotion and tenderness. In the history of mankind there are a lot of examples when a person fell in love with an absolutely unattractive or even ugly man or woman because of his or her wonderful traits of character. Every child knows the famous story «Beauty and the Beast». It is about a charming girl who fell in love with a frightening monster because he possessed inner beauty.
However, others believe that physical attractiveness make people happy. A person who has large eyes, a slim figure, long legs, thick hair and regular features is usually admired by everybody. Beauty can help people become successful and even famous. Beautiful people receive more attention, find romantic partners more easily, get better jobs and promotions and even earn more money. Some historical individuals have become icons of beauty, including Cleopatra, Sophie Loren and Marilyn Monroe. But I think that most beautiful people are capricious, light-minded and faithless.
To sum up, both physical attractiveness and inner beauty are important to a person. But I strongly feel that it is better to have a good character than a beautiful face. Anyway, appearances are deceptive.
Plastic surgery is becoming more and more popular. Some people think that it can help them become happier and more attractive. Others are convinced that there are too many risks which must be taken into account.
In modern society personal image and appearance play an important role. Now it is fashionable to be young and attractive. Both men and women are afraid of getting old. That is why they use plastic surgery procedures to conceal the signs of aging.
In my opinion, the possibilities of plastic surgery are huge. It can help you change the shape of your nose, correct sticking-out ears, reduce a double chin and what not. Successful plastic surgery can lead to an increase in self-esteem and confidence. Studies show that beautiful people are considered to be more intelligent, successful and capable. Besides, they often have increased romantic opportunities and it is easier for them to make a career and to find friends. Young and beautiful people are more likely to succeed and they are usually happier and more satisfied with their lives.
However, plastic surgery has its own risks including the body’s rejection of an implant, allergy to anesthesia, post-operation pains, prolonged regeneration and others. Some people have lost their lives and suffered disfigurement and scarring as a result of plastic surgery gone wrong. And even if you feel good after an operation, you may be dissatisfied with results. Surgeons can never guarantee a 100-percent success. That is why I think that plastic surgery should be used only to remove or correct physical defects.
To conclude, it’s important to understand that while plastic surgery has a number of advantages, it will hardly change your life or solve your problems. Think about all the possible risks before making the final decision to have a plastic operation done.
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