Every nation or ethnic group has its traditional costume which reflects strong elements of their culture. In most countries wearing the national dress is popular not only on holiday occasions, but also during the enjoyable leisure activities, such as outings with friends after work. People understand that folk costume looks very joyful, bright and positive. There is something magical and fascinating in it.
It’s very important for each person to know the origins, roots and centuries-old traditions, as it gives a sense of security and significance. The formation of any folk costume with its cut and ornaments is influenced by various factors, such as geographical location, climatic conditions, economic structure, historical and social processes etc. Sometimes national dress can emphasize the age of people, their family background.
In Russia, it has always been an important component of national culture and traditions. National costume has played a particular role in every region on casual and festive occasion. According to the outfit one could even tell where people came from. Until the first half of the twentieth century national costume had been an integral part of Russian rural population. People wore it on wedding ceremonies, family gatherings and several other occasions.
Ultimately, traditional costumes are simply clothes, but what makes them to stand out is the intention to present a group of people who follow and respect their cultural heritage.
<span>he climate in the UK is generally mild because of the Gulf Stream and it is usually described as cool, humid and changeable. The weather is so changeable indeed that the English often say that they have no climate but only weather. The English also say that they have three kinds of weather: when it rains in the morning, when it rains in the afternoon or when it rains all day long. The weather is never too hot or too cold. Winters are very mild. Sometimes it snows and snow melts quickly and the English seldom have “white Christmas”. In fact in the South of England grass remains green all the year round. This humid mild climate is good for plants. The trees and flowers begin to blossom early in spring. Some of them have become symbols in the UK. You may know that poppy is the symbol of peace, the red rose is the national emblem of England, the thistle is the national emblem of Scotland. The daffodils and the leek are the emblems of Wales and the shamrock is the emblem of Ireland. The UK used to be a land of big forests, mainly oaks, elms and beeches in England, while Scotland had mainly pines and birches. But nowadays a lot of these territories are cultivated. The animal life of the UK is much like that of Europe, to which it was once joined. Many animals are now protected by law. About 50 land animals are found in the UK: foxes, hares, rabbits, and deer among them. Some 230 kinds of birds live in the UK. The most numerous are blackbirds, sparrows and starlings. Robin is the national bird of the UK. But wildlife in Britain is in great danger, because of pollution. Many British rivers have become “biologically” dead. There is no fish in them and wildlife around them is not growing the way it should.</span>
1. She travels a lot.
This summer she has gone to France. She has already returned to Moscow.
2. Have you read
Byron's poems? Yes, we read them last year. Do you like them?
3. Can you play the
piano? Listen, John is playing. He always plays well.
4. When we were in the
Crimea, we were walking in the mountains for hours.
5. What book are you reading
now? I don't read books, I like newspapers and magazines
6. I haven't seen him
lately. And I have just met him. He was going to the library
7. Do you often go to
the cinema? No, I haven't been to the cinema since summer.
8. I bought this dress
3 years ago. It was the cheapest one. Prices are rising now.
9. Will you buy
tickets to the theater? No, thank you. Mom has already bought . We are going
to the theater tomorrow.
<span>10. Will you be free
tonight? No, I'm meeting with my girlfriend at 7 o'clock.</span>
Привет, Сергей,
Я надеюсь, что у тебя все хорошо. Угадайте, где я был в прошлые выходные! Я решил пойти на сумасшедший аттракцион в парке приключений с моими друзьями. Погода была отличная. Там было столько аттракционов я не мог выбрать какой из них пойти дальше. Я пробовал Мега горки. Это было здорово. Мы хотели пойти в зал зеркал, но не пошли потому что там была очень длинная очередь. Мы пробовали сахарную вату, но мне не понравилось. Мы просидели до позднего вечера. А что насчет тебя? Вы посетили ваших бабушку и дедушку? Поскорее напишите ответ.
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