Interesting articles in English. Scientific journals in English. How to get the best out of reading

29.06.2020

NEWSPAPER - one day bestseller.
Valery Yants

Today we will talk about what newspapers are in English, why you need to read them, how to choose a newspaper in English, where you can find newspapers in English online, how often you need to read newspapers and at what level you can start reading newspapers in English.

We will answer all these questions.

Reading newspapers in English is undoubtedly useful, and here's why:

newspapers reflect the modern vernacular
it is a source of information about news in the world
Opportunity to gain knowledge in a particular area
practical value - can help you find a job, rent a house, etc. in the country where you are going / intend to immigrate

If you regularly read newspapers in English, you can improve your level very well, expand your vocabulary. In addition, you will notice that it will be much easier to build sentences in English if you remember the constructions and phrases from newspapers. Your speech will become closer to native speakers, and not broken-Russian-English - as happens with those who try to translate from Russian into English without reading authentic articles, but only substituting the first words they come across from the dictionary.

And for those who are going to take an international English exam (IELTS / TOEFL / FCE / CAE), examiners especially recommend regular reading of newspapers in English, as articles are found in the Reading and Writing parts (Cambridge exams imply not only understanding, but also the ability to write articles ). Especially for preparation for the Academic Module.

What are the newspapers in English?

Newspapers in English can be divided into those published in Russia and abroad. Foreign newspapers in English are divided into newspapers written for native speakers and for learners of English as a second language (ESL learners). In turn, newspapers for native English speakers are divided into serious publications and for the mass reader.

Surprisingly, newspapers in English are also published in Russia, although there are few of them.

Foreign newspapers for carriers. It is useful to read them starting from the Upper-Intermediate level.

- a catalog of online newspapers, sorted by country.

Other:

- if you are interested in a specific state, you can see the TOP 10 newspapers from this state.
- the most popular news newspaper for children. Serious news is "chewed" in understandable language for American children. The articles are accompanied by exercises in .pdf format, often with pictures and maps that even adults (learners of English) will be interested in. Exercises are focused on checking the learned information.

Foreign newspapers for English learners.

First of all, those newspapers and websites that I would contribute to " golden list:

Now let's talk about other publications that are also worthy of attention:

- site about sensational news from Sean Banville with numerous, but not interactive exercises. Pros: The author of the site is a native speaker of British English, an English teacher for foreigners, so the exercises are well thought out methodologically. Minus - all the news is voiced only by Sean Benvil. Some of my students just don't like his pronunciation.
-news, especially for Upper-Intermediate and Advanced levels. The exercises are in the section to the right of the article (Resources - Student Worksheet). Usually, these are just questions.
- news from Voice of America for learning English. Pros: all articles are accompanied by an audio recording of different native speakers of American English, among the speakers there are both men and women. Minus - the announcers speak too slowly and stretched, absolutely unnatural. Suitable for Beginner and Elementary levels.
- very short articles for Beginner and Elementary levels. Cons: no exercises and voiced by only one speaker - Sam Margolis.

Russian newspapers:

Previously, universities were forced to read and translate Moscow News. This was usually explained by the need to know and be able to discuss the news happening in our country. Unfortunately, I still do not see the benefit in reading texts from Russian newspapers, because they are written by Russians, even if they speak English well, but not by native speakers.

Russian newspapers for English learners:

- You can read examples of articles, after each given a translation of compound words. It seemed to me that the articles were not serious and "copy-paste" from various sources.
- This is an appendix to the newspaper "First of September". It will be of interest only to teachers of secondary schools, as articles by Russian teachers about open lessons, etc. are placed there. Only some old articles are available online.

Conclusion: Read newspapers in English written by native speakers.

Students are often interested in how often newspapers should be read, how many articles per day or week. Today I decided to ask our teachers what they think about this.

Hope: " The main thing is to have fun. There are people who like to read newspapers, and there are those for whom two texts a week is already the limit of patience. It seems to me that you can start from the Pre-Intermediate level". Hope advises the site:

- articles with consecutive translation into Russian and expressions are highlighted.

Anna: " I think it depends on how interesting it is for the student. If you like it, then at least every day, if not, you can not read at all, or sometimes in order to familiarize yourself with newspaper vocabulary».

Aigul: " I think articles should be read depending on the purpose of learning the language, starting, of course, from the appropriate level. It will be useful for English language learners to regularly learn world news, show business news, sports, interesting discoveries of scientists from newspapers and magazines. And poly-lingual sites help us with this. For example, – where you can read the same articles in different languages».

I also interacted with our native teachers.

You can read the opinions of native teachers in English by clicking on the entry below:

Opinions of native speakers in English

The answer to that is dependent on their level. I have low-level students who find it too tremendously difficult so read only occasionally, and then I have high-level students who regularly turn to the NY Times for news. For a pre-int. student… maybe a short article every day or so (Michelle)

I would suggest each day if possible… and as many articles as they have time for starting from intermediate level. (Catherine)

There is no formula. I believe that the more a person reads, the better for him/her. It is important that a student does not read material that is either too easy or too difficult. Material that is too difficult may result in discouraging the student. material that is too easy will have little, if any, effect.

Motivation is also very important. Therefore, I always suggest that my students read about what interests them most. Advanced English learnes should read longer articles and obviously ones that include more advanced vocabulary. Students should gradually increase "the bar", that is go on to a slightly more difficult material once they realize that they have relatively few problems with the level they're at. But - as I mentioned earlier - it really depends and there is no formula regarding how much is enough. The more the better. (Ewa)

I think it depends on their level. For intermediate students an article can take a very long time, so they may only want to try one or two articles a week because it may take them the whole week to finish those. Avery advanced student may want to try to read the whole front page three or four times a week. (erin)

I think they could start with short articles at intermediate level if their vocabulary is ok. I think they should read at least 3 a week. I think reading is very important for getting the feel of a language, as important as learning vocabulary. (Ann Mackay)

Well, I think they should read everyday. I don’t think there is a magic number of essays, but they should read a wide range of different articles from science to literature, etc. (Shelly)

No matter what the student's level is, he/she should be able to find material appropriate to his/her level. Also, they should challenge themselves by reading something a little more difficult than their level but not so difficult that they'll give up. (Shelly)

I would recommend daily for whatever level they are (Carmine)

I present to you the translation of their answers.

Michelle: " It all depends on the level. I have students who find it extremely difficult to read newspapers, so they do it occasionally. On the other hand, my high level students often read the news from . As for the students of the Pre-intermediate level, 1 small article per day will probably be enough for them." Michelle also noted that the article should not have more than 10 new words. If there are more, then you have taken an article that is too complicated for you.

However, most of Michelle's students enjoy watching news videos with English subtitles rather than reading them in newspapers. She gave a link to the site:

- video in english with subtitles(you need to click "SS" which stands for closed-captioned) on a variety of topics.

Ewa: " There is no set number of articles. I think the more a person reads, the better for him/her. It is important that the student does not read material that is too easy or too difficult. Motivation is also very important. Therefore, I always advise my students to read about what they are interested in. Advanced level students should read longer articles with complex vocabulary. Students should gradually raise the bar by increasing the difficulty. But there is no definite figure on how much to read. The bigger, the better».

Erin: " I think it all depends on the level. Intermediate students spend a lot of time reading an article, so one or two articles a week will be enough for them. Advanced students can read 4-5 newspaper pages».

Ann Mackay: You can start with short articles at the Intermediate level if they have a rich vocabulary. You need to read at least 3 articles a week. I think reading is very important in order to learn to feel the language and learn new words.».

Which newspaper in English should you choose?

Read the newspapers of the region that is of most interest to you. For example, if you are going to immigrate to Australia, read the Australian newspapers.

Read newspapers related to your profession, hobbies or interests.

Remember, reading should be fun.

Hello, everyone! Today we will talk about one of the most interesting and popular examples of Formal English - Article. What associations do you have with this word? An article about the last football match in the newspaper, or flashy headlines that foreshadow interesting tabloid reading? Believe me - everything is much more interesting. At the moment, the ability to write, and not just write, but write correctly and interestingly in a foreign language, is the key to successful language acquisition. After all, the task to write an article on a given topic will almost certainly come across to you on an exam to determine knowledge of the language, or maybe just come in handy, favorably distinguishing you from the crowd of English learners. While at our school we try to focus on fluent spoken language, we also focus on developing writing skills. So, let's figure out how to write an article no worse than the editor of the New York Post.

Everything on the shelves: an article under a microscope

What exactly is an article? Let's talk about its main features:

An article is an example of a letter that is meant to be published in a newspaper or magazine.
It is written for a wide audience, so it is important to grab and hold the reader's interest from cover to cover.
The article may include funny or amusing stories, descriptions, or indirect speech.
Its style may depend on the target audience, but if you don't know the reader, choose Formal.
The article must be written in an interesting manner, present facts, opinions and thoughts in it, and also do not forget that although this is a formal style, it is far from a tax report in style.

Before writing an article in English, ask yourself a few questions:

Where is the article going to appear? (where this article will be published) — in a newspaper or magazine?
who are the intended readers? (what kind of audience are you trying to attract: adults, students or schoolchildren?)
what is the aim of the article (what is the purpose of your article: to inform, advise, describe?).

Depending on the answers to these questions, your article may:

describe experiences, events, or places;
present your opinion and arguments on any account;
compare two concepts, objects, possibilities, etc.;
offer solutions to problems;
to give advice.

Never forget what is your goal in this or that article. After all, it is the goal that will determine the further choice of words, as well as influence the structure.

Structure first

A typical article structure consists of several main and mandatory parts:

Eye-catching title (catchy title). It is these first few words that decide the fate of your article: whether the editor of the newspaper wants to read it or throws it into the waste bin nearby. Therefore, try to grab attention from the very first lines, and half the success is already in your pocket. If your article is in a more formal style, keep the table of contents concise and one that accurately describes the main idea.
introduction (introduction). In this part, you define the topic, which will be described in more detail later.
The main body (main part). This may include from 2 to 5 paragraphs, in which the topic or idea is described and discussed in more detail and from different points of view.
The conclusion (conclusions). This last part summarizes everything that was discussed in the article, highlighting the final opinion, comment or recommendation.

For example, if the topic of your article is "Studying abroad", first of all, make a list of ideas and information that you can work with. Use strategies for this. After that, the outline of your article will look something like this:

Introduction - Paragraph 1 - Exciting experience, learn about the host country and the people.
Main body - Paragraph 2, 3 - Education, friends and language skills. various problems.
Conclusion - Paragraph 4 - Result - independent and self-confident.

Now it remains to formalize each idea with the help of vocabulary suitable for your purpose. It is important to remember here that each paragraph has its own "core" (clear topic sentence), which briefly reveals the whole idea of the paragraph. Also do not forget that one of the main components of your success will be linking words and phrases. With the help of these lexical units, your article will be balanced and logical, and will not only help you express your opinion more competently, but also attract the attention of potential readers. So an article about studying abroad would look something like this:

"Learning About Life
Studying abroad is an exciting experience, giving you an opportunity to learn more about the traditions and culture of the host country and its people. Apart from the excellent education I recieved during three years in England, I also made a wide circle of friends and improved my language skills. I learned how to face and deal with various problem, and as a result, have become more independent and self-confident.
I studied English Literature and this, along with making many friends both at university and through the part-job I had, helped improve my English. Although I already spoke the language quite well, when I first arrived I have trouble understanding some accents and the slang or colloquialisms that are in everyday use. Now I am a much more fluent and natural speaker, and my writting has improved, too.
The biggest problems I faced where finding somewhere to live when I did not know the area well, getting the electricity and phone connected and generlly learning to look after myself. I had to get used to shopping, cooking and doing the housework, as well, as studying and working, so I quickly mastered the art of planning my time sensibly. Alhough adapting to living in a new country is not easy, once the intial homesickness and missing the family has been overcome, learning to fend to yourself certainly makes you a more independent person, and definitely more self-confident. My time abroad helped me grow as a person and I feel I could tackle any problem now in a calm and confident manner, without having to immediately ask someone for their help.
To practice everything you have learned about article writing, choose one of the following titles and write your article."

Let's tell you one more little secret, when writing articles for our blog, we also use our structure. After reading a few of them, you will understand that this is all that we advise, tested on ourselves and beyond doubt. Online English language school EnglishDom cares about your self-improvement. And now we take up the "pen" and begin to compose masterpieces, because now we know exactly how to make an article in English the best!

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Do you like to read texts in English, but find it difficult to find time for books? We offer a wonderful alternative to literary texts - articles from newspapers. Working with them will take you a minimum of time, and the benefits of reading such publications are no less than reading ordinary books. We present you 6 excellent sites with newspapers in English.

1. The Guardian

It is the most famous British newspaper. Moreover, if today she is known for her liberal views and quick reaction to events taking place in the world and in the UK, then before her fame was brought by ... typographical errors. This publication was often ridiculed in the past: it happened that several blunders were found in newspaper issues. Even The Guardian's own title was misspelled. Today you can access the newspaper's website not only from the address we provided, but also from the misspelled domain - grauniad.co.uk. English humor...

On the publication's website you will find headings of political and world news, sports and football news (it has an honorable separate heading), economics, culture, the fashion world, modern technologies, lifestyle, travel, as well as interviews with famous people.

3. The Times

One of the most famous newspapers in the world, the English The Times was first published in 1785. An interesting fact: it was this edition that “gave” us the most popular font, Times New Roman. So, in 1931, the printer Morison wrote an article in which he severely criticized the newspaper for poor print quality. And already in 1932, the newspaper began to appear in a new design: it was typed in a well-known font.

The newspaper covers UK news and world events, health news, politics, economics, sports, education, culture, science and technology. As in previous editions, there is a Daily Life section where you can take a break from serious articles and read fascinating publications about food and travel, psychology and fashion.

Want to take a break from reading? Go to the Puzzles section, where you can solve crosswords and sudoku or play chess or bridge.

4. The Independent

The relatively young British edition of The Independent began publication in 1986. The name of the newspaper speaks eloquently about its content: as a rule, the articles defend human rights and severely criticize violations of them.

The site presents news in such headings as Politics, People, Opinions, Sports, Technology, Life, Property, Art, Travel, Money, Best ”, “Students”, “Offers”.

One of the most interesting bookmarks on the site is the Video section. Here, in short clips, the latest world events are presented. Want details? Then read our article "" and study videos that are interesting to you.

5. The Daily Telegraph

Today's popular newspaper, The Daily Telegraph, was founded in 1855. Moreover, if today the purpose of the publication is to keep people up to date with world events, then back in 1855, its founder, Colonel Arthur Sly, began to publish a newspaper with the sole intention of criticizing the Duke of Cambridge in articles. However, all Sly's efforts were in vain: a few years later the duke became commander in chief of the British army.

Like other publications, The Daily Telegraph publishes daily articles on various topics: politics, economics, technology, sports, health, world news, culture, fashion, travel, etc.

The newspaper's website also has a video section where you can take a break from reading and practice your listening skills while listening to the latest news.

6.Positive News

This relatively young publication was founded in 1993. And it differs not only in novelty, but also in the specifics of the material. The newspaper carefully filters information and selects only positive news for its readers. The motto of the newspaper is to inspire and change for the better.

This site publishes inspiring articles on a variety of topics: culture, art, travel, food, society, politics, environment, innovation, science, health, world news.

As a rule, quite short articles are published on this site, so if you cannot devote much time to studying English, we advise you to read these publications. In addition, here you can take a break from "topical" topics and recharge with positive.

We have brought you 6 great newspapers in English. It is enough to allocate at least 15-25 minutes a day and read one article at a time to gradually improve your reading skills and replenish your vocabulary. In addition, you will always be up to date with the latest world events, which will further motivate you to study publications in these wonderful publications.

We offer you three scientific articles in English with translation. Although the topics of these articles are quite complex, the articles are easy to use and are specially adapted for English learners. The first scientific article in physics is about black holes, the second scientific article is in biology, the third scientific article in English is on ecology, and specifically -
You may also be interested in the following scientific articles in English with translation into Russian:,.

Scientific article about Black Holes (Black Holes) in English with translation

Black holes are areas in the universe where gravity pulls in everything, even light. Nothing can get out and all objects are squeezed into a tiny space. Because there is no light in black holes, we cannot see them. But scientists can detect the immense gravity and radiation around them. They are the most mysterious objects in astronomy. Scientists think that the first black holes were formed when the universe began about 13 billion of years ago.

Albert Einstein was the first scientist to predict that black holes existed. But it was in 1971 that the first black hole was actually discovered.
Black holes can have various sizes, some may be even as small as an atom. But they all have one thing in common - a very large mass.

Black holes are regions in the universe where gravity pulls everything in, even light. Nothing can escape and all objects are compressed into a tiny space. Since there is no light in black holes, we cannot see them. But scientists can detect the enormous gravity and radiation around them. These are the most mysterious objects in astronomy. Scientists believe that the first black holes were formed when the universe was born about 13 billion years ago.

Albert Einstein was the first scientist to predict that black holes exist. But the first black hole was discovered only in 1971.
Black holes can be of various sizes, some can even be as small as an atom. But they all have one thing in common - a very large mass.

There are three kinds of black holes (There are three types of black holes):

A stellar occurs when very large stars burn away the rest of the fuel that they have and collapse. It is so massive that several of our suns could fit in it. Our sun, however, could never become a stellar because it is too small.

supermassives are the largest and most dominant black holes in our universe. They have masses of a million or more suns put together. Every galaxy has a supermassive in its centre. As they become larger and larger they pull in more material. The black hole at the center of our Milky Way is four million times as massive as our sun and surrounded by very hot gas.

Intermediate-mass black holes have not been found yet, but scientists think they probably exist. They have the mass of between a hundred and a thousand suns.

stellar mass black holes occur when very large stars burn off the remaining fuel they have and collapse. They are so massive that several of our suns can fit into them. However, our sun can never become a black hole because it is too small.

supermassive are the largest and most dominant black holes in our universe. There are millions or more suns in them, gathered together. Every galaxy has a supermassive black hole at its center. As they get bigger and bigger, they attract more matter. The black hole at the center of our Milky Way is four million times more massive than our sun and is surrounded by very hot gas.

Medium black holes have not yet been found by mass, but scientists believe they most likely exist. They have a mass of one hundred to a thousand suns.

A black hole consists of three parts (A black hole consists of three parts):

The outer event horizon is the farthest away from the centre. Gravity here is not so strong and you would be able to escape from it.
The inner event horizon is the middle part of a black hole. In this area, an object would be slowly pulled to the centre.
The singularity is the center of a black hole, where gravity is strongest.

Outer event horizon located farthest from the center. The force of attraction is not so strong here, and you could escape from it.
Inner event horizon is the middle part of a black hole. In this area, the object will slowly pull towards the center.
Singularity The center of a black hole, where gravity is strongest.

Scientific article in English with translation on the topic "Organic Farming and Food" (Organic farming and food)

In organic farming, crops, meat and other food are produced without chemicals. Fertilizers, pesticides, growth hormones and antibiotics are forbidden. During thousands of years of civilization, the raising of animals and growing of plants have always been organic.

Chemicals for farming first came up at the turn of the 20th century. Widespread use of chemicals began after World War II.
In the 1950s and 60s, farmers started using chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Recently, however, more and more farmers have been returning to more natural ways of producing farm products.

In organic farming, crops, meat and other products are produced without chemicals. Fertilizers, pesticides, growth hormones and antibiotics are prohibited. Throughout the millennia of civilization, raising animals and growing plants has always been organic.

Agricultural chemicals first appeared at the turn of the 20th century. The widespread use of chemicals began after World War II.
In the 1950s and 60s, farmers began to use chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Recently, however, more and more farmers are returning to more natural ways of producing agricultural products.

Organic farming methods (Organic farming methods)

Instead of chemicals, organic farming uses a lot of organic matter to give crops the nutrients that they need to grow. Clover, for example, has a lot of nitrogen in it and farmers use it to make the soil better. Manure from animals and compost are also used to enrich the soil. These fertilizers also help conserve the soil, not destroy it after a few years.

Instead of chemicals, organic farming uses a lot of organic matter to give crops the nutrients they need to grow. Clover, for example, has a lot of nitrogen, and farmers use it to improve the soil. Animal manure and compost are also used to enrich the soil. These fertilizers also help preserve the soil, rather than destroy it after a few years.

Organic farmers also use crop rotation to preserve the good qualities of soils and avoid monoculture.
Chemical pesticides destroy or weaken many of the natural enemies of pests, like birds or frogs. They also can kill those insects that control a great number of pests.
Organic farming creates new living areas for wasps, bugs, beetles and flies by giving them water and food.

Weeds are controlled by using special machines. Hay, straw and wood chips are put between the rows of plants to stop weeding.
Many agricultural products can be produced in an organic way. Meat, dairy products and eggs come from animals that are fed organically and can graze outdoors. They live in conditions that are natural to them. Cows, for example, are kept in pastures and fields. Vegetables and fruits are also produced with organic methods.

Organic farmers also use crop rotation to maintain good soil quality and avoid monoculture.
Chemical pesticides destroy or weaken natural enemies of pests such as birds and frogs. They can also kill those insects that control a large number of pests.
Organic farming creates new habitats for wasps, beetles and flies by providing them with water and food.

Weeds are controlled by special machines. Hay, straw and wood chips are placed between the rows of plants so as not to be weeded. Many agricultural products can be produced organically. Meat, dairy and eggs come from animals that are organically fed and can graze outdoors. They live in conditions that are natural to them. Cows, for example, are kept in pastures and fields. Vegetables and fruits are also produced using organic methods.

Conventional versus organic farming (Conventional and organic farming)

conventional farmers
— apply chemical fertilizers to the soil to grow crops;
— spray crops with insecticides and pesticides to prevent them from being damaged by pests and disease;
- use herbicides to stop the growth of weeds.

organic farmers
— build soil with natural fertilizers in order to grow crops;
- rely on the natural enemies of pests;
- use crop rotation to conserve soil;
- pull out weeds by hand.

ordinary farmers
- apply chemical fertilizers to the soil for growing crops;
- spray crops with insecticides and pesticides to prevent damage by pests and diseases;
use herbicides to stop the growth of weeds.
organic farmers
– create soil using natural fertilizers for growing crops;
- rely on natural enemies of pests;
use crop rotation to conserve soil;
- weeding by hand.

Advantages of organic farming
- Farmers can reduce their production costs because they do not need to buy expensive chemicals and fertilizers.
— Healthier farm workers.
— In the long term, organic farms save energy and protect the environment.
— It can slow down global warming.
Fewer residues in food.
- More animals and plants can live in the same place in a natural way. This is called biodiversity.
- Pollution of ground water is stopped.

Benefits of Organic Farming
Farmers can lower their production costs because they don't have to buy expensive chemicals and fertilizers.
— Healthy agricultural workers.
“In the long run, organic farms save energy and protect the environment.
— It can slow down global warming.
- Less leftover food.
More animals and plants can live in the same place naturally. This is called biodiversity.
- Stops groundwater pollution.

Disadvantages of organic farming
— Organic food is more expensive because farmers do not get as much out of their land as conventional farmers do. Organic products may cost up to 40% more.
- Production costs are higher because farmers need more workers.

— Marketing and distribution are not efficient because organic food is produced in smaller amounts.
Food illnesses may happen more often.
- Organic farming cannot produce enough food that the world's population needs to survive. This could lead to starvation in countries that produce enough food today.

Disadvantages of organic farming
“Organic food is more expensive because farmers don't get as much from the land as regular farmers. Organic products can cost up to 40% more.
- Production costs are higher because farmers need more workers.

— Marketing and distribution is not effective as organic food is produced in small quantities.
- Illnesses from products can happen more often.
“Organic agriculture cannot produce enough food that the world's population needs to survive. This could lead to starvation in countries that produce enough food today.

About 1-2% of the world's food is produced with organic methods. The market, however, is growing very quickly - by about 20% a year. In Europe, Austria (11%), Italy (9%) and the Czech Republic (7%) are the countries in which organic food production as it is its highest.

About 1-2% of the world's food is produced organically. However, the market is growing very fast - about 20% per year. In Europe, Austria (11%), Italy (9%) and the Czech Republic (7%) are the countries with the highest organic food production.

Scientific article in English with translation about Air Pollution (Air pollution)

Air pollution is caused by many things:
— the increasing number of cars on our roads;
— growing cities;
— the fast development of our economy;
— industrialisation.

Air pollution, as we know it today, started with the Industrial Revolution in Europe in the 19th century. In the last few decades, it has become the major problem for our environment.

Air pollution is caused by many things:
- an increasing number of cars on our roads;
- growing cities;
- the rapid development of our economy;
- industrialization.
Air pollution as we know it today began with the Industrial Revolution in Europe in the 19th century. In the last few decades, this has become a major problem for our environment.

Scientific Articles in English with Translation - pollution, part 2

Clean air is normally made up of nitrogen (76%), oxygen (22%), carbon dioxide and a few other gases.
When harmful elements get into the air they may cause health problems and can also damage the environment, buildings and soil. They make the ozone layer thinner and thinner and lead to the warming of the earth's atmosphere and climate changes.

Our modern lifestyle has led to dirtier air over the years. Factories, vehicles of all kinds, the growing number of people are some things that are responsible for air pollution today. But not all pollution in the air is caused by people. Forest fires, dust storms and volcano eruptions can lead to the pollution of the atmosphere.

Clean air is usually composed of nitrogen (76%), oxygen (22%), carbon dioxide and a few other gases.
When harmful elements enter the air, they can cause health problems and can also damage the environment, buildings, and soil. They make the ozone layer thinner and thinner and lead to atmospheric warming and climate change.

Over the years, our modern lifestyle has led to air pollution. Factories, vehicles of all kinds, a growing number of people are the things that are responsible for air pollution today. But not all air pollution is caused by humans. Forest fires, dust storms and volcanic eruptions can lead to atmospheric pollution.

Major pollutants and where they come from - Major pollutants and where they come from

Carbon monoxide is a colorless gas that is set free when wood, petrol or coal are not completely burned. It is also in products like cigarettes. Because of it, less oxygen enters our blood and it makes us confused and sleepy.
Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that gets into the atmosphere when we burn coal, oil or wood.

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are gases that come from air-conditioning systems or refrigerators. When they get into the air they rise high into the atmosphere (about 20-50 km above the earth's surface). There, they get into contact with other gases and destroy the ozone layer. We need the ozone layer because it protects us from the sun's ultraviolet rays.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless gas that is released when wood, gasoline or coal is not completely burned. The same thing happens in cigarettes. Because of this, less oxygen enters our bloodstream and it makes us disorganized and sleepy.
Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that enters the atmosphere when we burn coal, oil or wood.

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are gases from air conditioning systems or refrigerators. When they rise into the air, they rise high into the atmosphere (about 20-50 km above the earth's surface). There they come into contact with other gases and destroy the ozone layer. We need the ozone layer because it protects us from the sun's ultraviolet rays.

Lead is in petrol, paint, batteries and other products. It is very dangerous if it gets into our bodies. In some cases, it can even cause cancer.

There are two types of ozone that we know of: Natural ozone is in the upper part of our atmosphere, but on the ground, people produce ozone too. Traffic and factories cause ground ozone. It is especially dangerous to children and older people. It makes them tired and doctors suggest not to go outdoors when there is too much ozone in the air.

Lead is found in gasoline, paint, batteries and other products. It is very dangerous when it enters our bodies. In some cases, it can even cause cancer.
We know of two types of ozone: natural ozone is found at the top of our atmosphere, but on earth, humans also produce ozone. Traffic and factories cause the ozone layer. This is especially dangerous for children and the elderly. This makes them tired, and doctors suggest not going outside when there is too much ozone in the air.

Nitrogen oxide causes smog and acid rain. It is produced when you burn fuels like coal and oil. It can lead to breathing problems especially when children go outside in the wintertime.
Sulfur dioxide is a gas that gets into the air when coal is burned in power plants. Paper factories and other chemical industries also produce sulfur dioxide. This pollutant can lead to lung diseases.

Nitric oxide causes smog and acid rain. It is produced by burning fuels such as coal and oil. This can lead to breathing problems, especially when children go outside in the winter.

Sulfur dioxide is a gas that is released into the air when coal is burned in power plants. Paper mills and other chemical industries also produce sulfur dioxide. This pollutant can lead to lung disease.

acid rain

Another result of air pollution is acid rain. It happens when sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide get into the air. When it rains the water that comes down on us has these dangerous substances in it.
Acid rain can also be caused by volcanic eruptions. Volcanoes send poisonous gases high up into the atmosphere.

Acid rain leads to the destruction of forests, lakes and soil. Many lakes and rivers have been poisoned over the decades and even some types of fish have disappeared. Buildings also corrode because of acid rain.

The pollutants can travel in the air for a long time before they come down to earth. That's why it's sometimes hard to tell where dangerous pollutants originate. Acid rain that destroys forests and lakes in Austria and Germany may come from power stations in Eastern European countries.

Another result of air pollution is acid rain. This happens when sulfur dioxide and nitric oxide are released into the air. When it rains, the water that falls on us contains these dangerous substances.
Acid rain can also be caused by volcanic eruptions. Volcanoes send poisonous gases high into the atmosphere.

Acid rain leads to the destruction of forests, lakes and soil. Many lakes and rivers have been poisoned over the decades, and even some fish species have disappeared. Buildings also corrode due to acid rain.

Pollutants can travel through the air for a long time before they land on the ground. That's why it's sometimes hard to tell where dangerous pollutants come from. Acid rain, which destroys forests and lakes in Austria and Germany, may come from power plants in Eastern Europe.

What can we do about air pollution? What can we do about air pollution?

The job of cleaning up our air is difficult but not impossible. Choosing other forms of energy, like solar energy, wind energy or tidal energy could be used for controlling pollution.

Cities like London have shown that better air quality can be achieved in a short time. But we individuals can also help make the air around us cleaner!

- Walk or ride a bike to school or to your friend's home.
— Take a bus or a train to work
— Organize carpools.
- Don't use spray cans anymore!
— Make sure that your parents get a pollution check on the car every year!

— Trees give us oxygen and take in carbon dioxide. They clean the air around us. Take care of them!
- Switch off the lights when you leave the room. Only use the number of lights that you really need.
- Don't overheat your room during the winter months. It's better to wear a pullover than to be in a room that is too warm.

The job of cleaning our air is difficult, but possible. A choice of other forms of energy such as solar, wind or tidal power can be used to combat pollution.
Cities like London have shown that better air quality can be achieved in a short amount of time. But we humans can also help make the air around us cleaner!

- Walking or cycling to school or to a friend;
— Travel to work by bus or train;
- Organize joint trips in cars;
- Do not use sprays!
Make sure your parents check the car for dirt every year!
Trees give us oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide. They purify the air around us. Take care of them!
- Turn off the lights when you leave the room. Use as much light as you really need.
Don't overheat your room during the winter months. It is better to wear a pullover than to be in a room that is too warm.

Smog

Smog is a combination of smoke and fog. It occurs when gases from burnt fuel get together with fog on the ground. When heat and sunlight get together with these gases, they form fine, dangerous particles in the air.

Smog occurs in big cities with a lot of traffic. Especially in the summertime, when it is very hot, could stays near the ground. It is dangerous to our breathing and in could areas, we can't see very well.

Smog was first discovered in Great Britain in the 19th century, during the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. At that time people used coal for heating and cooking. Factories also used coal to produce iron and steel.

Smoke got together with wet, foggy air and turned yellow. The could often stayed over cities for many days. It caused lung diseases and breathing problems. Thousands of people died in London every year.

Today, cities that have a high population and are located in hot, subtropical areas have the biggest smog problems-Los Angeles, Mexico City or Cairo.

A lot has been done to prevent could recently. Factories use coal that doesn't have that much sulfur in it. And cars are much cleaner today. In some cities, cars aren't even allowed to drive on smog days.

Smog is a combination of smoke and fog. This happens when the gases of the fuel being burned merge with the fog on the ground. When heat and sunlight combine with these gases, they form fine, dangerous particles in the air.

Smog is found in big cities with a lot of traffic. Especially in the summer, when it is very hot, smog is low above the ground. It is dangerous for our breathing and in areas of smog we cannot see very well.

Smog was first discovered in Britain in the 19th century, at the start of the Industrial Revolution. At that time, people used coal for heating and cooking. Factories also used coal to produce iron and steel. The smoke collected with the wet, misty air and turned yellow. Smog often remained over cities for many days. This caused lung disease and breathing problems. Every year thousands of people died in London.

Today, cities with a high population and located in hot subtropical areas have the biggest problems with smog - Los Angeles, Mexico City and Cairo.

Much has been done to prevent smog in recent times. Factories use coal, which does not have much sulfur. Cars today are much cleaner. Some cities don't even allow cars to be driven on smog days.

The source of a large number of scientific articles in English adapted for English learners is the site English Online. True, there are no translations into Russian on it, but Google Translator does a good job with translations. Recently, thanks to artificial intelligence, this translator has become very good at translating. So you can easily get any scientific articles in English with translation!

One word that often intimidates English learners is "authentic". Especially often this word is used in relation to English articles and other texts. Teachers and students try to use authentic texts in learning English - that is, those that are written by native speakers for native speakers and are not aimed at foreigners. Such articles in English with translation allow students to start reading more confidently and learn a lot of new and interesting things.

The benefits of articles in English with translation

The fact that authentic articles in English really help in learning is not an unfounded assertion. According to English professor of linguistics Vivian Cook, articles in English help to learn a lot about English grammar and vocabulary. Let's take a look at their benefits point by point.

Text organization

Reading articles in English helps to understand how to properly organize texts in different genres. For example, in newspaper news stories, the main information of an article is always presented in the first paragraph. In texts of other genres, the main idea may be in the middle or even at the end of the text. All these tricks can be learned from reading English articles with translation.

Titles

Also, reading English articles will help you learn to better understand their headings. Journalists often use complex puns and allusions in headlines that are incomprehensible to most foreigners. By practicing reading interesting articles in English, you will become familiar with slang and common phrases in journalism.

Genres

English articles translated into Russian will help you understand a wide variety of journalistic genres. In newspapers and online publications, there are small news articles, short and long interviews, research articles, analytical materials, etc. To easily navigate in all these genres, read as many English articles as possible from publications of various types: entertainment, scientific, educational.

Idioms and phraseological units

In articles in English, especially in the "yellow" American press, a large amount is used. Among them, there are both commonly used phrases that are in dictionaries, and local phraseological units that are understandable only to residents of a particular country or even region. In the second case, it is possible to understand the meaning of such phrases only from the context of the article, since many of them have appeared recently and have not yet earned the right to even get into the dictionary of modern vocabulary and slang.

Understanding the essence of texts

Reading many articles in English with translation over time develops the ability from the very first minutes to find the main idea of the author, highlight his main theses, determine the purpose of the article, its audience. To develop these skills, after reading each article in English, try to answer 5 questions for yourself: who is the hero of the article? what happened? when did it happen? Where did it happen? why did this happen?