Истории на английском для уровня B1 с переводом
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B1PinocchioПиноккиоThe story begins when the poor craftsman Geppetto makes a wooden boy from a magical piece of wood. He calls him Pinocchio and dreams that he will become a real son.2 минB1The Government InspectorРевизорThe story begins in a small town where the officials receive terrible news. They hear that a secret inspector is coming from the capital to check their work.2 минB1Hansel and GretelГензель и ГретельThe story begins when the brother and sister Hansel and Gretel live with their father and stepmother in a very poor family. There is almost no food in the house, and the adults think all the time…3 минB1Treasure IslandОстров сокровищThe story begins in a small seaside inn where young Jim Hawkins lives with his mother. One day a strange sailor arrives with a chest and a fearful look.2 минB1A week between health care and celebrationsНеделя между заботой о здоровье и праздникамиOn Monday morning, I do not feel well. I have a fever, a cough, and back pain.2 минB1A day that has just passedДень, который только что прошёлI have just woken up and just opened my eyes. I have just checked the time and just gotten out of bed.2 минB139. El estilo indirecto en la vida cotidiana39. Косвенная речь в повседневной жизниOne morning at the office, Anna talked to her manager before the workday started. He said that the meeting was very important and that everyone needed to be on time.3 минB138. Passive Voice in Action38. Пассивный залог в действииEvery morning in a quiet town, many things are done before people even wake up. The streets are cleaned, the lights are turned on, and the doors of small shops are opened.3 минB137. Can, Could, Be Able To in Real Life37. Can, Could, Be Able To в реальной жизниAnna is talking with her friend Sarah in the afternoon. They are sitting in a quiet café. Sarah looks excited and talks about her plans. She wants to travel next year.3 минB136. Giving Advice with Should, Ought to, Had Better36. Советы с should, ought to, had betterAnna meets Tom in the park after work. Tom looks tired and worried. Anna asks him what is wrong. Tom says he feels stressed every day.2 минB135. Question Tags in Real Life35. Question Tags в реальной жизниAnna meets Tom after work. They talk while walking home together. The weather is nice today. Anna smiles and says it is warm, isn’t it? Tom agrees and nods. He says they are lucky today, aren’t they?2 минB1The Jurassic Coast of the United KingdomЮрское побережье ВеликобританииThe Jurassic Coast of the United Kingdom. It is a long natural area in southern England along the English Channel.2 минB1Lençóis Maranhenses National ParkНациональный парк Ленсойс-МараньенсесLençóis Maranhenses National Park. It is one of the most unusual natural places in Latin America. This natural region is located in the northeast of Brazil. It is situated near the Atlantic Ocean.3 минB1Zhangjiajie and its stone mountainsЧжанцзяцзе и его каменные горыZhangjiajie and its stone mountains. This natural park is located in central China. The place is known for high stone pillars with unusual shapes. These rocks rise directly from the ground.2 минB1A speed clothing folding championship took place in SpainВ Испании прошёл чемпионат по скоростному складыванию одеждыAn unusual speed clothing folding championship took place in Spain. The competition was held in the city of Valencia in a large shopping center.1 минB1Japan launched the first driverless train on a regular lineВ Японии запустили первый поезд без машиниста на обычной линииJapan launched the first driverless train on a regular railway line. The train started operating in a suburb of Tokyo and carries regular passengers.1 минB1A new metro line opened in Berlin after long renovationВ Берлине открыли новую линию метро после долгого ремонтаA new metro line opened in Berlin after several years of renovation work. The line connects the eastern and western parts of the city and goes through five districts.1 минB1Migraine and treatment by a neurologistМигрень и лечение у неврологаFor several months I started to have strong headaches regularly The pain appeared suddenly most often in the second half of the day Light and loud sounds made the discomfort stronger2 минB1Dust allergy in a new apartmentАллергия на пыль в новой квартиреA few months ago I moved to a new apartment in another part of the city The first days were calm and I felt normal After a week my eyes started to itch often and I got a runny nose2 минB1The Camino de Santiago in SpainПуть Святого Иакова в ИспанииThe Camino de Santiago in Spain is often called the Camino de Santiago, and it is one of the most famous walking routes in Europe.2 минB1Tierra del Fuego in ArgentinaОгненная Земля в АргентинеTierra del Fuego in Argentina is called Tierra del Fuego, and this name often surprises tourists because the region is cold and windy.3 минB1Michael and the unexpected jobМайкл и неожиданный заказMichael worked as a handyman and completed small repair jobs in people’s houses and apartments. He fixed taps doors sockets shelves and everything that stopped working in everyday life.3 минB1John and the Quiet ProjectДжон и тихий проектJohn worked as an architect in a medium sized studio that designed public buildings and private houses.3 минB1Alex and the Night UpdateАлекс и ночное обновлениеAlex worked as an IT specialist in a small company that supported websites for local clients. His work was usually calm and well organized with clear tasks and stable systems.3 минB1Marie and the Cleanliness of a Small VillageМари и чистота маленькой деревниMarie had been working for the town hall of a small village in the south of France for almost ten years. Her job was to keep the streets clean and maintain order in public spaces.4 минB1The Doctor and an Unexpected DiagnosisДоктор Алексей и новый пациентAlexey had been working as a doctor in a district hospital for eight years and knew his office and his colleagues very well.5 мин
B1Guide to Types of TablewareРуководство по видам посудыGuide to Types of Tableware 1. Plates There are different types of plates: flat — for main dishes, deep — for soup, small — for desserts or appetizers.2 мин
B1Experimental Kitchen of the FutureЭкспериментальная кухня будущегоExperimental Kitchen of the Future In the laboratory of the gastronomic center, work is in full swing: the chef, in a spotless kit and wearing virtual reality glasses, is testing a new menu.1 мин
B1Behind the Kitchen ScenesКухня за кулисамиBehind the Kitchen Scenes In the bustling restaurant’s open kitchen, the chef shouts “Service!” and taps the rhythm with his knife on the board.1 мин
B1Complex Recipe: Fish in Wine and Saffron SauceСложный рецепт: Рыба в винно-шафрановом соусеComplex Recipe: Fish in Wine and Saffron Sauce Ingredients White fish fillet — 500 g Lemon juice — 100 ml Mix of fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, basil) — 3 tbsp Flour — 50 g2 мин
B1City of Flavors and TraditionsГород вкусов и традицийCity of Flavors and Traditions In the heart of the old city lies a bustling gastronomic district.1 мин
B1One Day in the Big City: The Life of AlexОдин день в большом городе: жизнь АлексаOne Day in the Big City: The Life of Alex Alex lives in a metropolis where the streets are noisy from early morning until late at night.2 мин
B1A Home for Tails: The Life of LinaДом для хвостов: жизнь ЛиныA Home for Tails: The Life of Lina Lina lived on the outskirts of the city, where stray dogs and cats could often be seen.2 мин
B1Warm Bread on the Corner: The Life of JordiТёплый хлеб на углу: жизнь ЖордиWarm Bread on the Corner: The Life of Jordi Jordi lived in a quiet neighborhood of a big city, where everyone hurried about their business and rarely talked to each other.2 мин
B1Through the Lens: The Life of CamilaЧерез объектив: жизнь КамилыThrough the Lens: The Life of Camila Camila had worked in an office for many years, where her days were always the same: morning coffee on the run, long meetings, calls, and emails.2 мин
B1Evening Lessons: The Story of MarisaВечерние уроки: история МарисыEvening Lessons: The Story of Marisa2 мин
B1Scissors for the Future: The Story of EliasНожницы для будущего: история ЭлиасаScissors for the Future: The Story of Elias Elias grew up in a small town where there were few opportunities for creative work.2 мин
B1House from the Past: The Story of NicoДом из прошлого: история НикоHouse from the Past: The Story of Nico Nico grew up in the suburbs of a big city and always dreamed of having his own house.1 мин
B1Flowers from Afar: The Story of Lea the FloristЦветы издалека: история флориста ЛеиFlowers from Afar: The Story of Lea the Florist Lea lived in a small French town and worked in an office. Every day felt the same to her, and she dreamed of change.1 мин
B1White Nights of Dr. AnnaБелые ночи доктора АнныWhite Nights of Dr. Anna Dr. Anna had always dreamed of an unusual job that would help people. After graduating from medical university, she learned about a vacancy at a polar station in Antarctica.2 мин
B1From the Kitchen to Fame: The Story of Chef MarcoОт кухни к славе: история шефа МаркоFrom the Kitchen to Fame: The Story of Chef Marco Marco grew up in the large Italian city of Milan. As a child, he had no interest in cooking and could not even make simple dishes.1 мин
B1From Music to Medicine: The Story of Dr. LorenОт музыки к медицине: история доктора ЛоренаFrom Music to Medicine: The Story of Dr. Loren2 мин
B1Albert Einstein: from doubts to great discoveriesАльберт Эйнштейн: путь от сомнений к великим открытиямAlbert Einstein: from doubts to great discoveries Albert Einstein was born in 1879 in the small German city of Ulm, but he grew up in Munich.2 мин
B1Guide to Types of TablewareРуководство по видам посудыGuide to Types of Tableware 1. Plates There are different types of plates: flat — for main dishes, deep — for soup, small — for desserts or appetizers.2 минB1Experimental Kitchen of the FutureЭкспериментальная кухня будущегоExperimental Kitchen of the Future In the laboratory of the gastronomic center, work is in full swing: the chef, in a spotless kit and wearing virtual reality glasses, is testing a new menu.1 минB1Behind the Kitchen ScenesКухня за кулисамиBehind the Kitchen Scenes In the bustling restaurant’s open kitchen, the chef shouts “Service!” and taps the rhythm with his knife on the board.1 минB1Complex Recipe: Fish in Wine and Saffron SauceСложный рецепт: Рыба в винно-шафрановом соусеComplex Recipe: Fish in Wine and Saffron Sauce Ingredients White fish fillet — 500 g Lemon juice — 100 ml Mix of fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, basil) — 3 tbsp Flour — 50 g2 минB1City of Flavors and TraditionsГород вкусов и традицийCity of Flavors and Traditions In the heart of the old city lies a bustling gastronomic district.1 минB1One Day in the Big City: The Life of AlexОдин день в большом городе: жизнь АлексаOne Day in the Big City: The Life of Alex Alex lives in a metropolis where the streets are noisy from early morning until late at night.2 минB1A Home for Tails: The Life of LinaДом для хвостов: жизнь ЛиныA Home for Tails: The Life of Lina Lina lived on the outskirts of the city, where stray dogs and cats could often be seen.2 минB1Warm Bread on the Corner: The Life of JordiТёплый хлеб на углу: жизнь ЖордиWarm Bread on the Corner: The Life of Jordi Jordi lived in a quiet neighborhood of a big city, where everyone hurried about their business and rarely talked to each other.2 минB1Through the Lens: The Life of CamilaЧерез объектив: жизнь КамилыThrough the Lens: The Life of Camila Camila had worked in an office for many years, where her days were always the same: morning coffee on the run, long meetings, calls, and emails.2 минB1Evening Lessons: The Story of MarisaВечерние уроки: история МарисыEvening Lessons: The Story of Marisa2 минB1Scissors for the Future: The Story of EliasНожницы для будущего: история ЭлиасаScissors for the Future: The Story of Elias Elias grew up in a small town where there were few opportunities for creative work.2 минB1House from the Past: The Story of NicoДом из прошлого: история НикоHouse from the Past: The Story of Nico Nico grew up in the suburbs of a big city and always dreamed of having his own house.1 минB1Flowers from Afar: The Story of Lea the FloristЦветы издалека: история флориста ЛеиFlowers from Afar: The Story of Lea the Florist Lea lived in a small French town and worked in an office. Every day felt the same to her, and she dreamed of change.1 минB1White Nights of Dr. AnnaБелые ночи доктора АнныWhite Nights of Dr. Anna Dr. Anna had always dreamed of an unusual job that would help people. After graduating from medical university, she learned about a vacancy at a polar station in Antarctica.2 минB1From the Kitchen to Fame: The Story of Chef MarcoОт кухни к славе: история шефа МаркоFrom the Kitchen to Fame: The Story of Chef Marco Marco grew up in the large Italian city of Milan. As a child, he had no interest in cooking and could not even make simple dishes.1 минB1From Music to Medicine: The Story of Dr. LorenОт музыки к медицине: история доктора ЛоренаFrom Music to Medicine: The Story of Dr. Loren2 минB1Albert Einstein: from doubts to great discoveriesАльберт Эйнштейн: путь от сомнений к великим открытиямAlbert Einstein: from doubts to great discoveries Albert Einstein was born in 1879 in the small German city of Ulm, but he grew up in Munich.2 мин