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Australia has a population of about 25 million people. *** Australia is famous for its kangaroos, koalas, beaches and sports players. *** The capital of Australia is Canberra. *** *** Fun facts about

PART 2. ВНИМАНИЕ! ЭТО ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНАЯ СТАТЬЯ. ПОМНИТЕ! КУРЕНИЕ ВРЕДИТ ВАШЕМУ ЗДОРОВЬЮ! One of the first smoking bans was implemented by Pope Urban VII in 1590. Anyone who was caught smoking near a church could be excommunicated. excommunicated – отлучен от церкви. *** In 1975, the US state of Minnesota enacted the Minnesota Clean indoor Air Act, making it the first state to ban smoking in most public spaces, although bars were exempt. enact - принимать exempt - освобожденный *** In 1985, the resort town of Aspen, Colorado, became the first city in the US to ban smoking in restaurants...

PART 1. ВНИМАНИЕ! ЭТО ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНАЯ СТАТЬЯ. ПОМНИТЕ! КУРЕНИЕ ВРЕДИТ ВАШЕМУ ЗДОРОВЬЮ! Some of the first tobacco leaves appeared in Europe in 1492 when Christopher Columbus took a few to Queen Isabella of Spain. ... At the time, it was thought that tobacco could be used to treat wounds, asthma and cancer. Some people even believed that smoking cleaned out the lungs. wound – рана cancer – рак ... A French Ambassador named Jean Nicot brought Tobacco plants to Portugal in 1559. Incidentally, the word “nicotine” comes from his last name...

Any chocolates sent to the Royal Family are immediately destroyed in case they’re poisoned. poisoned — ядовитый The Queen sleeps under linen sheets and woolen blankets. She isn’t that keen on duvets. linen — льняной duvet — пуховое одеяло The Queen prefers the radio to television, with BBC Radio Four as her favourite station. There are radios on her bedside tables at all her residences. When dining together, the Queen and Philip drink sweet German wine. The Queen likes a special blend of tea made by R...

M&M's, Marks&Spencer, Head&Shoulders — при произношении мы привыкли читать значок «&» как «and», но у него есть специальное название — амперсанд. Этот символ даже когда-то считался буквой и входил в состав английского алфавита. *** Интересна история происхождения английского слова «salary» (зарплата). В основе корня лежит не слово «sell» (продавать), а латинское слово «sal»(соль). Возможно, это связано с тем, что в древние времена римским солдатам жалованье выдавали солью...