Сказка Snowmaiden - Снегурочка

Сказка Snowmaiden - Снегурочка Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, a peasant woman looked out the window of her cottage to watch the village children play in the snow. She did this often because, although she led a very happy life with her husband, there was still a longing in her heart. The woman and her husband had no children of their own, and their biggest wish was to one day be able to watch their own child play in the snow. The husband one day suggested to his wife that they should go outside and build a snowman, instead of sitting in the house all day. The wife agreed, but wanted instead to build a girl - a snowmaiden. The couple spent that whole day carefully building and molding a snowmaiden. They inserted two bright blue beads for eyes, and a bright red ribbon for her mouth. Then they stood back to look at their beautiful creation. As they watched they noticed something, it looked as if the snowmaiden was smiling. The couple then realized that she was coming to life. After she smiled her hair curled up and she walked into the house. The peasant couple finally had a daughter of their own! Snowmaiden grew to be beautiful. Her eyes gleamed bright blue and her flaxen hair hung down to her waist. Snowmaiden was however very pale, with no color in her cheeks or lips, but this did not make her any less beautiful. As winter melted into spring, and the weather started getting warmer, Snowmaiden started to behave strangely. She no longer wanted to go outside to play with the other children, and she began to hide in the dark places of the house. The husband and wife began to worry about her. Soon summer came and Snowmaiden was more withdrawn than ever. One day her friends asked her to join them on a trip into the woods to pick berries. Snowmaiden was reluctant to join, but at the persistence of her parents went along. In the woods Snowmaiden was sure to stay in the shade. When nightfall came her friends built a fire, and played games jumping over it. Snowmaiden, however, sat by an icy river. Her friends called to her to join their games, but Snowmaiden did not want to go. But as the night went on Snowmaiden grew very lonely by herself at the river, and decided to join their games. "Jump over the fire!" her friends yelled at her. Snowmaiden took a step, ran towards the fire, jumped, and melted away. The poor peasant couple were once again childless. Словарик: far away - далеко, suggest - предлагать, beautiful - красивая, красавица, jump - прыгать, strangely - странно, необычно, peasant - крестьянин; мужик, behave - вести себя; поступать; работать, gleam - слабый свет; проблеск, persistence - настойчивость; выносливость; живучесть; постоянство, notice - объявление, извещение; предупреждение.

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Текст и перевод песни Only you - Только ты [ Savage ]

Текст и перевод песни Only you - Только ты. В исполнении Savage [ видео внизу ] Only you Только ты Only you When I really got nothing to do Can't be true Only you When I looking for somebody new You're the clue Only change my mind When I feel so blind Then you make me see Love is free Only you When I look at your eyes in the blue Love me too Only you When your teardrops are lit by the moon Laugh too soon Only change my mind When I feel so blind Then you make me see Love is free Don't push me aside (My love's alive) Don't leave me to die (You will survive) You hold me so tight (Turn off the light) It all seems so right Only you When I really got nothing to do Can't be true Only you When I look at your eyes in the blue Love me too Only change my mind When I feel so blind Then you make me see Love is free Don't push me aside (My love's alive) Don't let me to die (You will survive) You hold me so tight (Turn off the light) It all seems so right Только ты... Когда я ничего не могу сделать — Это не может быть правдой. Только ты Когда я ищу кого-то нового, Ты и есть ключ к разгадке. Просто переубеди меня, Когда я чувствую, что я слеп. Потом ты заставляешь меня увидеть, Любовь — это свобода. Только ты, Когда я смотрю в синеву твоих глазах, Любишь меня очень. Только ты, Если твои слезинки сверкают при луне, Вскоре смеешься. Просто переубеди меня, Когда я чувствую, что я слеп. Потом ты заставляешь меня увидеть, Любовь — это свобода.  Не отталкивай меня. (Моя любовь жива) Не дай мне умереть. (Ты сможешь пережить) Ты обнимаешь меня так крепко. (Выключи свет) И это кажется таким правильным. Только ты... Когда я ничего не могу сделать — Это не может быть правдой. Только ты, Когда я смотрю в синеву твоих глаз, Любишь меня очень. Просто переубеди меня, Когда я чувствую, что я слеп. Потом ты заставляешь меня увидеть, Любовь — это свобода. Не отталкивай меня. (Моя любовь жива) Не дай мне умереть. (Ты сможешь пережить) Ты обнимаешь меня так крепко. (Выключи свет) И это кажется таким правильным.

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Письмо подруге о своей проблеме на английском языке

Письмо подруге о своей проблеме Dear Kate, Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you! In your letter you write about your problem. It's really difficult to take care of little children. You must be patient and kind. As you know, I've got a 3-year-old brother, so I spend a lot of time with him. I must say I find it very difficult. He's very active and naughty. As for me, I wouldn't like to be a baby-sitter because it's a very complicated job. What's more, you're responsible for the baby you look after. As for your visit to the library, what books did you want to take? Why did you need them? How often do you go to the library? Sorry, I have to finish my report. Keep in touch! With love, William [ перевод на русский язык ] Дорогая Кейт, Спасибо за твое письмо. Это здорово - получить весточку от тебя! В своем письме ты пишешь о своей проблеме. Это действительно трудно: заботиться о маленьких детях. Ты должна быть терпелива и добра. Как ты знаешь, у меня есть 3-летний брат, так что я провожу много времени с ним. Надо сказать, я считаю, что это очень трудно. Он очень активный и озорной. Что касается меня, я не хотел бы быть няней, потому что это очень сложная работа. Более того, ты отвечаешь за ребенка, когда ухаживаешь за ним. Что касается твоего визита в библиотеку, какие книги ты хочешь взять? Зачем они тебе? Как часто ты ходишь в библиотеку? К сожалению, я должен закончить свой отчет. Оставайся на связи! С любовью, Уильям

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Сказка Salem and the Nail - Салем и гвоздь

Сказка Salem and the Nail - Салем и гвоздь Once upon the time… the shop belonging to an astute merchant called Salem , and all carpets in it, were burnt in a fire. Salem was left with nothing but his house, and since he was a trader hi decided to sell it. With the money he would be able to buy a new shop and more carpets. Salem did not ask a high price for his house. However, he had a most unusual request to make of would-be buyers: ‘I'll sell you the house, except for that nail in the wall. That remains mine!' And as they all went off, shaking their heads, they wondered what he meant by this strange remark. Abraham, however, more miserly than all the others, thought the price was fair, and he even haggled it down further. A bargain was struck and the new owner took over the whole house, except the nail. A week later, Salem knocked at the door. ‘I've come to hang something on my nail', he said. Abraham let him in and Salem hung up a large empty bag, said goodbye and left. A few days later, he appeared again, and this time hung an old cloak on the nail. From then on, Salem 's visits became regular; he was forever coming and going, taking things off the nail or hanging something else up. One evening, in front of the stunned eyes of Abraham and his family, Salem arrived dragging a dead donkey. With a struggle, he hoisted it up and roped it to the nail. The occupants of the house complained about the smell and the sight of the dead beast, but Salem calmly said, ‘It's my nail and I can hang anything I like on it!' Abraham, naturally, could no longer live in the house under such conditions. But Salem refused to remove the donkey. ‘If you don't like it', he said, ‘you can get out of my house, but I'll not pay you back a penny!' Abraham did his persuade Salem to take the donkey down, for it smelt to high heaven. He even consulted a judge, but the terms of the bargain were clear. The house belonged to Abraham, but Salem kept the nail. In the end, Abraham was forced to leave, and Salem got his house back without paying a penny for it! Словарик: оnce upon the time… - жил-был, miserly - скупой, further - далее, condition - состояние, refuse - отказываться, persuade - убеждать, haggle - торговаться, heaven - небеса, however - однако, stunned - ошеломлен, carpet - ковер.

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Резюме веб-дизайнера на английском языке

Bill Sitov 12-34 Flower Street, Moscow, Russia, 123456 +1.911.12.34 my @ mail.com Career Objective: An entry-level graphic web-designer position in a reputed organization. Summary of Qualifications: - Experienced in designing for websites and also for print publications - Experience in the design of web-sites - Proficient in most commonly used computer design applications. Professional Qualifications: - Created logo and advertising layouts for a web-site. - Produced business cards for many clients. - Prepare a design project a few offices in the office of a large company Computer Skills: - Adobe Photoshop - Adobe Illustrator - Dreamweaver - Adobe Freehand - Quark Express Freelance clients: - awecafestop.com Languages: Russian (native), Spanish (fluent), English (basics) Education: Bachelor of Science, Ryazan' Polytechnic Institute, 2011 Faculty of Informatics Work Experience: LLC Best-Sites, Saint-Petersburg, Russia, 2012-present [ перевод на русский язык ] Билл Сайтов 12-34, улица Цветочная, Москва, Россия, 123456 +1.911.12.34 my @ mail.com Цель: Начальный уровень графического веб-дизайнера в вакансии престижной организации. Опыт работы: - Опыт в разработке веб-сайтов, а также в оформлении печатных изданий - Опыт работы в дизайне веб-сайтов - Владею наиболее часто используемыми приложениями в компьютерном дизайне Профессиональная квалификация (доситжения): - Созданы логотип и рекламные макеты для веб-сайта - Разработаны дизайны визитных карточек для множества клиентов - Подготовлены дизайн-проекты нескольких кабинетов в офисе крупной компании Компьютерные навыки: - Adobe Photoshop - Adobe Illustrator - Dreamweaver - Adobe Freehand - Quark Express Работы, выполненные на удаленке: - awecafestop.com Языки: Русский (родной), испанский (бегло), английский (основы) Образование: Бакалавр наук, Рязанский политехнический институт, 2011 Факультет информатики Опыт работы: ООО Лучшие сайты, Санкт-Петербург, Россия, 2012-настоящее время

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Сказка Economy Waisted - Вредная экономия

Сказка Economy Waisted - Вредная экономия A young Englishman wanted to go to New York. He had little money about him. He booked a ticket and decided to do without meals. On the first day he walked along the deck, looked at the sea and enjoyed his voyage. When the companions went to the restaurant, he stayed on deck saying he was not hungry. On the second day he did not go to the restaurant either. On the third day the young man got so hungry that he said to himself: "I'm going to eat even if they throw me overboard." He ate and drank everything with great appetite. When he finished with his dessert, he said bravely to the waiter: "How much do I owe you?" Great was his surprise when the waiter answered: "Nothing, sir. On the ship meals are included in the cost of your ticket." That was the last day of the mans sea voyage. Словарик companions - спутники to book a ticket - купить билет to walk along the deck - прогуливаться по палубе to enjoy the voyage - наслаждаться путешествием to do without meals - обходиться без пищи to throw overboard - выбросить за борт to stay on deck - оставаться на палубе to owe - быть должным meals are included in the cost of the ticket - питание включено в стоимость билета how much do I owe you - сколько я вам должен

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Текст и перевод песни November rain - Ноябрьский дождь [ Guns N' Roses ]

Текст и перевод песни November rain - Ноябрьский дождь. В исполнении Guns N' Roses [ видео внизу ] November rain Ноябрьский дождь When I look into your eyes I can see a love restrained But darlin' when I hold you Don't you know I feel the same 'Cause nothin' lasts forever And we both know hearts can change And it's hard to hold a candle In the cold November rain We've been through this such a long long time Just tryin' to kill the pain But lovers always come and lovers always go An no one's really sure who's lettin' go today Walking away If we could take the time to lay it on the line I could rest my head Just knowin' that you were mine All mine So if you want to love me then darlin' don't refrain Or I'll just end up walkin' In the cold November rain Do you need some time... on your own Do you need some time... all alone Everybody needs some time... on their own Don't you know you need some time...all alone I know it's hard to keep an open heart When even friends seem out to harm you But if you could heal a broken heart Wouldn't time be out to charm you Sometimes I need some time... on my own Sometimes I need some time... all alone Everybody needs some time... on their own Don't you know you need some time... all alone And when your fears subside And shadows still remain, ohhh yeahhh I know that you can love me When there's no one left to blame So never mind the darkness We still can find a way 'Cause nothin' lasts forever Even cold November rain Don't ya think that you need somebody Don't ya think that you need someone Everybody needs somebody You're not the only one You're not the only one Когда я смотрю в твои глаза, То вижу там ограниченную любовь, Но, дорогая, даже когда я ударживаю тебя, Знаешь ли ты, что эту прохладу чувствую и я? Все потому что ничто не вечно, И нам известно, что чувства изменчивы. И так трудно удержать зажженную свечу Во время холодного ноябрьского дождя. Мы боролись с этим так долго-долго, Пытаясь утбить боль, Но влюбленные всегда будут приходить и уходить И никто не знает наверняка, кто с кем расстанется сегодня, Кто от кого уйдет. Если бы только время было нам подвластно, Я бы ни о чем не беспокоился, Просто знал бы, что ты моя, Принадлежишь только мне. Милая, если ты хочешь любить меня, Пожалуйста, не сдерживай этих чувств, Иначе я отправлюсь блуждать Под холодным ноябрьским дождем. Нужно ли тебе время, чтоб побыть наедине, Нужно ли тебе время, чтоб побыть в одиночестве, Каждому нужно время побыть с самим собой, Ты разве не знаешь, что и тебе нужно время для уединения. Знаю, что трудно держать сердце открытым, Когда даже друзья могут навредить тебе. Если б ты только могла излечить раненое сердце, Разве время не околдовало б тебя? Иногда мне нужно время для себя, Мне нужно время, чтоб побыть в одиночестве, Каждому нужно время побыть с самим собой, Ты разве не знаешь, что и тебе нужно время для уединения. Когда страхи утихают, А тени все еще блуждают, Тогда я знаю, что ты еще смогла бы полюбить меня, Когда больше некого винить, Не думай о тьме, Мы все еще можем найти выход, Ведь ничто не вечно, Но что, даже холодный ноябрьский дождь. Не кажется ли тебе, что тебе кто-то нужен, Не кажется ли тебе, что тебе нужно хоть кого-то, Никто не должен быть один, И ты не только одна, И ты не только одна.

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Сказка The Farmer's Sons - Сыновья фермера

A farmer had three sons. Two of them were good sons, but the youngest boy was very lazy. He never helped his father and brothers in their work. Once the farmer and his three sons went to the garden to work there. They all worked for some time but suddenly they saw that the youngest brother was not with them. The father stopped working and went to look for his lazy boy. Soon he found him under a tree. The boy was lying in the shade and sleeping. The father woke him up and said angrily: "How can you sleep while your brothers work? You don't deserve the sunlight." "Yes, father, you are right. I don't deserve the sunlight. That's why I am lying in the shade." Словарик: suddenly - внезапно, вдруг lazy - ленивый shade - тень (от предмета) to look for - искать что-то farmer - фермер to wake - будить, просыпаться to deserve - заслужить lie (lay, lain) - лежать that's why - вот почему to stop doing something - прекратить делать что-то

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Текст и перевод песни One of us - Один из нас [ Joan Osborne ]

Текст и перевод песни One of us - Один из нас. В исполнении Joan Osborne [ видео внизу ] One of us Один из нас If God had a name what would it be? And would you call it to his face? If you were faced with Him in all His glory What would you ask if you had just one question? And yeah, yeah, God is great Yeah, yeah, God is good yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah What if God was one of us? Just a slob like one of us Just a stranger on the bus Tryin' to make his way home? If God had a face what would it look like? And would you want to see if, seeing meant That you would have to believe in things like heaven And in Jesus and the saints, and all the prophets? And yeah, yeah, God is great Yeah, yeah, God is good yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah What if God was one of us? Just a slob like one of us Just a stranger on the bus Tryin' to make his way home? Tryin' to make his way home Back up to heaven all alone Nobody calling on the phone 'Cept for the Pope maybe in Rome And yeah, yeah, God is great Yeah, yeah, God is good yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah What if God was one of us? Just a slob like one of us Just a stranger on the bus Tryin' to make his way home? Like а holy rolling stone Back up to heaven all alone Just tryin' to make his way home Nobody callin' on the phone 'Cept for the Pope maybe in Rome Если Бог имел имя, какоы бы оно было? И стал бы ты его так называть его в лицо? Если бы предстал перед Ним во всём его величии, Что бы ты хотел спросить, если бы мог задать только один вопрос? Да, да, Бог всемогущ. Да, да, Бог есть добро. Да, да, да-да-да. Если бы Бог быг был одним из нас? Грубияном, как один из нас, Незнакомцем в автобусе, Пытающимся ехать домой? Если бы у Бога было лицо, то какое? Хотел бы ты его увидеть, если это значило, Что тебе пришлось бы поверить в небеса, В Христа, всех святых и пророков? Да, да, Бог всемогущ. Да, да, Бог есть добро. Да, да, да-да-да. Если бы Бог быг был одним из нас? Грубияном, как один из нас, Незнакомцем в автобусе, Пытающимся ехать домой? Пытающимся ехать домой Совсем один обратно на небеса, Никто не позвонит по телефону, Может, только Папа Римский. Да, да, Бог всемогущ. Да, да, Бог есть добро. Да, да, да-да-да. Если бы Бог быг был одним из нас? Грубияном, как один из нас, Незнакомцем в автобусе, Пытающимся ехать домой? Как священное перекати-поле, Совсем один обратно на небеса. Только пытающимся ехать домой Никто не позвонит по телефону, Может, только Папа Римский.

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Сказка The Letter Box Key - Ключ от почтового ящика

Once an Englishman went to the seashore for his summer holidays. He asked his housekeeper to post him all letters that she would receive during his absence. She promised him to do that. The Englishman rested very well. A month passed but he received no letters. He thought it strange and he rang up his housekeeper: "Why didn't you post my letters?" "Because you didn't leave me the key of the letter-box," was the reply. The Englishman apologized and promised to send her the key. In some days he put the key into an envelope, wrote down his address on it and posted the letter. Another month was passing but still he did not receive the letters. When at the end of the month he returned home, he spoke angrily with his housekeeper. "But what could I do?" asked the poor woman. "The key which you posted was in the locked letter-box too." Словарик: key - ключ envelope - конверт post - отправлять housekeeper - домашняя работница, экономка absence - отсутствие letter-box - почтовый ящик strange - странный lock - закрывать на замок ring up - звонить angry - сердитый apologize - извиниться

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Текст и перевод песни From souvenirs to souvenirs - От воспоминаний к воспоминаниям [ Demis Roussos ]

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Сказка A Japanese Legend - Японская легенда

Once upon a time a poor old peasant was cutting in the forest on a mountain side when he found a spring of cool water. He drank a little water from it, as it was a hot day and he was thirsty. The water was wonderfully refreshing. Then he saw his face in the water and was surprised to find that he had suddenly grown young. The wrinkles had all gone from his face, his eyes were clear, and his head, which a moment ago had been bald, was covered with thick black hair. As he rose to his feet, he felt the strength of a young man in his body. In great joy the peasant ran down the mountain side to tell the news to his wife. When he ran into the little cottage, his wife could not recognize him, so changed was he from the old man he had been in the morning when she saw him last. He told his wife that he was really her husband. When she realized that a wonderful spring had changed her old husband into a young man she began to cry, because she was afraid that such a handsome young man would not love a weak old woman. "But you must drink this wonderful water too," he cried. "Well both be young: I can easily show you the spring. Go there at once, while I remain to guard the cottage." An hour passed, two hours, a long time, but the woman did not return. "What is the matter with her?" he thought. At last the man went to her. He found the spring, but his wife was not there. He loudly called her name, but he received no answer. Suddenly he heard pitiful yells from under the bush. He looked in the direction of the sound and saw a baby girl, crying bitterly. The poor woman in her eagerness had drunk too much water! Словарик: joy - радость spring - источник воды, родник, весна grow young - стать молодым человеком wrinkle - морщина side - сторона, бок weak - слабый refreshing - освежающая bald - лысый strength - сила realize - осознать recognize - узнавать, расползновать both - оба remain - остаться to guard - охранять pitiful yell - жалобный крик in the direction - в направлении eagerness - жажда (что-то сделать) bitterly - горько sound - звук

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Текст и перевод песни What can I do - Что я могу сделать? [ Smokie ]

Текст и перевод песни What can I do - Что я могу сделать? В исполнении Smokie [ видео внизу ] What can I do Что я могу сделать? Every dream that I dream Seems to float on by Like a cloud in the wind Way up in the sky. Every move that I make Seems to be the wrong way Like a cold black night After a summer's day. What can I do? What can I do? Nothing's the same as it used to be... Nothing's the same as it used to be... What can I do? I used to play my guitar With a smile on my face, Now everything's changed My whole life's rearranged. From the day I was born Title jinx was my name, Though I tried and I tried That name still remained What can I do? What can I do? Nothing's the same as it used to be... Nothing's the same as it used to be... What can I do? What can I do? I hear voices all singing And no one's there, It's the ghost of my life Bringing past tense to mind. Lock and key here ties me From the freedom and sin. Oh come let me in I'll start all over again... What can I do? What can I do? Nothing's the same as it used to be... What can I do? Каждый сон, к котором я мечтаю, Кажется, проплывает мимо, Как облако на ветру, Высоко в небе. Каждый шаг, что я делаю, Кажется, является неверным путем. Как холодная черная ночь После летнего дня. Что я могу сделать? Что я могу сделать? Все не так, как было... Все не так, как было... Что я могу сделать? Раньше я играл на своей гитаре С улыбкой на лице. Теперь все изменилось. Уклад моей жизни весь нарушен. С того дня, когда я родился, Мое имя было Сглаз Хотя я очень старался, Это имя так и осталось. Что я могу сделать? Что я могу сделать? Все не так, как было... Все не так, как было... Что я могу сделать? Что я могу сделать? Я слышу поющие голоса, А никого там нет. Это призрак моей жизни Приносит прошлое в мои мысли. Замок и ключ здесь связывают меня От свободы и греха. Позволь мне войти. Я начну все сначала. Что я могу сделать? Что я могу сделать? Все не так, как было... Что я могу сделать?

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Сказка на английском A Visit to the Doctor - Визит к доктору

Once an old gentleman came to consult a doctor. "What do you complain of?" asked the doctor. "You see, doctor, my nervous system is in a bad state. I have a heartache, often headache and my sleep isnt good. Sometimes I cannot sleep all night long." The doctor examined the patient very carefully and said: "Your treatment will be very simple, in other words it will be a rest-cure. You should go to a quiet place in the village for a month and have an active rest there: get up early, do morning exercises, have breakfast and go for a walk. You should walk much, go to the forest for fresh air, eat much fruit and vegetables and drink milk before going to bed. And you can smoke one cigarette a day." A month later the gentleman came to see the doctor again. "How are you?" asked the doctor. "I am quite well now," answered the patient "Ive done everything that you recommended me, doctor. I strictly followed all your orders. I walked much, ate much fruit and vegetables and drank milk before going to sleep. But one cigarette a day almost killed me." "But why?" asked the doctor. "Its not a joke to begin smoking at my age. I had never smoked before." answered the gentleman. Словарик to complain (of) - жаловаться на (что-то) treatment - лечение nervous system - нервная система heartache - боль в сердце treat - лечить strictly - строго headache - головная боль rest-cure - лечение отдыхом to consult a doctor - консультироваться у врача Its not a joke to begin smoking at my age. - Это тебе не шуточки начинать курить в моем возрасте.

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Сказка на английском Dirty Boots - Грязные ботинки

Once Swift went on a journey, accompanied by his servant. They were both on horseback. The journey was long, so when night came, they had to stop at an inn. In the morning Swift asked for his boots. The servant brought them, but the writer saw that they were as dirty as the night before. "Why haven't you cleaned my boots?" he asked his lazy servant. "Well, sir, as you are going to ride today, I thought that if I cleaned them, they would soon be dirty again". "All right, get the horses ready," Swift said, and went to have his breakfast. Then he paid his bill and left the inn. His servant was already in front of the inn with the horses. "Well, let's go on." "But, sir, I'm hungry, I haven't had my breakfast yet." "Never mind, if you had, you would soon be hungry again", the author replied and rode away. The lazy servant had to follow his master, but he never forgot the lesson he had been taught. Словарик: dirty - грязный to accompany - сопровождать to be on horseback - верхом на лошади inn - гостиница journey - поездка, путешествие, прогулка as... as - так же ... как и boot - сапог lazy - ленивый bill - счёт to clean - чистить to get ready - быть готовым to ride - ехать верхом, оседлать to pay - платить

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Сказка Witty Boy - Остроумный мальчик

Swift, the author of "Gulliver's Travels", had many friends and he often received presents from them. The presents were generally sent by messengers. Swift liked receiving presents, but he was far from being generous, and he never gave any tips to the messengers. Once, however, a messenger boy, who had often brought him presents and had never yet got a tip, taught him a lesson. One day the messenger boy came to Swift's house with a heavy basket full of game, fish and fruit. He knocked at the door and the author opened it himself. The boy gave him the basket and said it was from Mr. Brown. He was just going away when Swift stopped him and said, "Come back, my boy, and learn to be polite. Imagine yourself to be me and I will be you". Then he bowed politely to the messenger boy and said, "Sir, Mr. Brown sends to you a little present of game, fish and fruit, and asks you to do him the honour of accepting it". "Oh, very well, my boy", replied the young messenger, "Tell Mr. BrownI am much obliged to him, andhere is half a crown for yourself". Swift smiled and gave the witty messenger boy a generous tip, for the first time in his life. Словарик: a messenger - посыльный a present - подарок witty - остроумный generous - щедрый taught him a lesson - дал ему урок, проучил to teach, taught, taught - учить, обучать to knock - стучать learn to be polite - учись быть вежливым imagine yourself to be me - представь, что ты это я to bow - кланяться game - дичь to send, sent, sent - посылать to do him the honor of accepting it - сделать (оказать) ему честь принять его (подарок) here is half a crown for yourself - половина кроны для тебя I am much obliged to him - очень ему благодарен tips - чаевые; to tip - давать чаевые

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