Three important invention

Nylon was invented in the early 1930s by an American chemist, Julian Hill. Other scientists worked with his invention and finally on 27 October 1938, Nylon was introduced to the world. It was cheap and strong and immediately became successful, especially in the making of ladies’ stockings.

During the Second World War, the best present for many women was a pair of nylon stockings, but more importantly, it was used to make parachutes and tyres.

Today, nylon is found in many things: carpets, ropes, seat belts, furniture, computers and ever spare parts for the human body. It has played an important parts in our lives for over 50 years.

Coca-Cola is enjoyed all over the world. 1.6 billion gallons are sold every year, in over one hundred and sixty countries. The drink was invented by Dr. John Pemberton in Atlanta, on 8 may 1886, but it was given the name Coca-Cola by his partner, Frank Robinson. In the first year, only 9 drinks were sold.

The business was bought by Asa Candler in 1888 and the first factory was opened in Dallas, Texas, in 1895. Coca-Cola is still made there. Billions of bottles and cans have been produced since 1895.

Diet Coke has been made since 1982, and over the years many clever advertisements have been used to sell the product.

The hamburger. An American chef from Connecticut, Louis Lassen, made and sold The first hamburgers in 1895. He called them hamburgers because sailors from Hamburg in Germany gave him the recipe. Teachers and businessmen love them and buy them. Kennes Lassen, Louis’ son, still sells hamburgers in Connecticut.

Variant 3

1. Give the Plural of the words in brackets, making all the other necessary changes. Translate the sentences.

1. (Horses) had come upon large (snakes), which one of them had chopped to (deaths) with his (hooves).

2. “There are only two trees in the world worth keeping”, - he thought, “olives and date (palms)”.

3. They spend part of their (leaves) to attend (congresses).

4. (Ladies), you are in Rome. It is the city of the (emperors) (oxen), (cats), (children).

5. Two (Chinamen) walked slowly along (streets) with vegetable (baskets).

6. There are many (shelves) in this strange room.

7. My (brothers) are very clever.

2. Complete the sentences, using a comparative form. Translate the sentences.

For example: It is too noisy here. Can we go somewhere quieter?

1. The film was extremely boring. I expected it to be … .

2. I prefer this chair to the other one. It’s … .

3. She is a good player. She plays tennis … , than you.

4. I don’t like this room. That room is … .

5. The tea is cold. I prefer … .

3. Find a mistake and correct it.

1. Yesterday he started to feel more bad.

2. Soon it began to get the more darker and it was time to go home.

3. He said that money was most importantest to him.

4. I have got a headache. Be quietest!

5. These knifes are very expensive.

6. My jeanses is old.

7. What’s beautiful photoes!

8. Our teethbrushs are new.

9. How many children are you have?

10. Last night I go to a cafe.

4. Complete the sentences, using adverbs.

1. She is working … .

2. I saw him … .

3. Jim’ll swim there … .

4. I ate a soup … .

5. He get up early … .

5. Translate into Russian.

Make 5 sentences using these forms of verbs.

1. buy

2. bought

3. have bought

4. is buying

5. will buy

6. Translate into Russian.

Budapest

Budapest has a population of over two million people. Once in every five Hungarians lives there. The river Danube divides the city into two parts. On the west bank there are the woods and hills of Buda and the old town. On the east bank there is the bigger and more modern Pest, the business and shopping centre. From Buda there are wonderful views of Pest and the river. Six bridges join Buda and Pest.

For nearly Buda and Pest were two towns. Then in 1873 they joined and became one city, Budapest. Until 1939 Budapest was one of the most important cultural capitals of Europe.

Budapest is very unusual because it has two completely different parts. You can choose the peace and quiet of Buda’s woods or the excitement of Pest, where there are good theatres, restaurants, bars and shops.

The public transport system in Budapest is one of the best and cheapest in the world. You can travel easily by underground, bus, tram and taxi, but driving a car in Budapest is not a good idea! There are not many car parks. Most cars are old, so pollution is very bad.

The healthiest thing to do in the city is to visit one of the thirty spa baths and swimming pools. The mineral waters of Budapest are famous, and a very popular to relax.