 224  The presence of the Arctic chain of volcanoes was forecast (предсказано) on the basis (база, основа) of geophysical data. In the opinion of scientists, the volcanoes are now sleeping in the Arctic, but they may become active at any time. The volcano chain m the Arctic Ocean has been set down for the first time almost completely on the charts prepared at the institute. STORY The Woodcutter (Лесоруб) A woodcutter was grinding (точить) his axe (топор) when a neighbour came along and said, "Why do you grind your axe now? You cant go to the wood and cut trees in this storm”. "When the weather is fine I shall not be grinding my axe, I shall be using it”, answered the woodcutter. PROVERBS OF MANY NATIONS There is no smoke without fire. Нет дыма без огн я. (Russian, English) All clouds are not rain clouds. He все облака - дождевые тучи. (Latin) Не that loves noise must buy Любитель шума пусть купить a pig. (Spanish) свинью. Years teach more than books. Годы учат больше, чем книги. (German) Paintings and fighting are best seen (1) at a distance. Benjamin Franklin (USA, 1706-1790) Very late in life (2), when he was studying geometry, someone said to Lacy-des (3), "Is it then a time for you to be learning now?" If it is not", he replied, "when will it be?" Diogenes Laertius (Rome, A.D. 200) Experience is the name everyone gives to his mistakes. Oscar Wilde (England, 1856-1900) Примечании (1) are best seen - лучше всего рассматривать (2) very late in life - в глубокой старости (3) Lacydes of Cyrene - Лакид Киренский, греческий философ, 3 век до н.э. Урок шестнадцатый Грамматика: Времена группы Perfect. Present Perfect. Безличные предложения. 224 |
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