Hello, dear friends! Today we are going to study an article about Princess Diana's only visit to Moscow. Let's look at the news in Russian first.
15—16 июня 1995 года состоялся единственный визит принцессы Уэльской Дианы в Россию. Главной целью её пребывания в Москве была благотворительность. В Тушинской детской больнице, в которую она ранее отправляла медицинское оборудование, Диана большую часть времени провела с детьми и медицинскими сёстрами. В начальной школе №751 гостья открыла филиал фонда помощи детям-инвалидам. А в культурную программу принцессы вошли посещение Большого театра, Кремля и сокровищницы русских царей. Завершилась поездка в посольстве Великобритании, где лидер Российской партии социальной демократии Александр Яковлев вручил принцессе Уэльской Международную премию Леонардо, присуждаемую наиболее выдающимся меценатам.
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Lets translate the text to english and find useful words.
On June 15-16, 1995, the only visit of Princess Diana of Wales to Russia took place. The main purpose of her stay in Moscow was charity. At the Tushino Children's Hospital, where she previously sent medical equipment, Diana spent most of her time with the children and nurses. In elementary school No. 751, the guest opened a branch of the Fund for Assistance to Disabled Children. And the cultural program of the princess included a visit to the Bolshoi Theater, the Kremlin, and the treasury of the Russian tsars. The trip ended at the British Embassy, where the leader of the Russian Party of Social Democracy, Alexander Yakovlev, presented the Princess of Wales with the International Leonardo Prize, awarded to the most outstanding patrons of the arts.
Some words from the article.
Take place = is a phrasal verb which means to happen, occur.
The event will take place near the Red Square.
Main purpose = aim, intention.
My main purpose in life is to be happy.
Branch = part of a tree, offices or groups that form part of a large business.
I used to work in the local branch of a large bank.
Trip= journey or excursion, stumble or fall.
I tripped over and hurt my arm.
Patron = a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause. A customer of a shop, restaurant, etc., especially a regular one.
He is a very valued patron.
Can you think of any other sentences where you can use these words?
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