На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Halloween Хэллоуин One of the national festivals of English-speaking countries is Halloween. It takes place on October 31 on Allhallow’s Eve. The pumpkin is a symbol of this festival in which offensive face is cut out. A lighted candle is put into the pumpkin. It was considered that pumpkin left about the house on All Saints' Day drove off malignant demons. The song “Monster Mash” by Bobby Pickett is an informal hymn of this festival. On this day parties are held and people put on suits of the terrible creatures and monsters from films. Children go from house to house, sing songs and try to get sweeties. Besides that games and fortune-telling are widely spread on Halloween. At night children and teenagers tell each other horror stories and legends and the most popular legend is about Bloody Mary. She is said to appear in a mirror when her name is called three times. Organization of attractions where visitors are got scared is also an important tradition. On this holiday television broadcasts a lot of horror films and animations. On this day we can show our fantasy and live in the world of dead for a little while. Halloween has been gaining in popularity in Russia recently. Один из национальных праздников в англоязычных странах – это праздник Хэллоуин. Его отмечают 31 октября в канун Дня всех святых. Символом этого праздника является тыква, на которой вырезано устрашающее лицо. Внутрь тыквы помещается зажженная свеча. Считалось, что тыква, оставленная в День всех святых около дома, отгоняет злых духов. Неофициальным гимном праздника является песня "Monster Mash" певца Бобби Пикэтта. В этот день устраиваются вечеринки в честь праздника, люди наряжаются в различных страшных существ и монстров из фильмов. Дети ходят по домам, поют песни и выпрашивают сладости. Помимо этого в Хэллоуин распространены гадание и игры. Ночью дети и подростки рассказывают друг другу страшные истории и легенды, самой популярной является легенда о Кровавой Мэри. Говорят, если назвать её имя три раза, смотря в зеркало, то появится её призрак. Также важной традицией является организация аттракционов, где пугают посетителей. В этот праздник по телевизору показывают много ужасов и страшных мультфильмов. В этот день можно проявить свою фантазию и немного пожить в мире мёртвых. В последнее время праздник Хэллоуин в России приобретает большую популярность.
A growing number of people think that animals are not to be exploited by people and they should have certain rights. Although, there are still some people, who believe that people have the rights to employ animals in order to satisfy their needs, for example, to use them for food or medical research. Opinions differ on this issue. Most humans think that they are more important on this planet, so to survive they conduct experiments on animals. In my opinion, it is wrong. Animals have appeared on this planet just as any other living creature, so they should be treated equally. They also have feelings and they can feel the pain just like people. Almost all animal are capable of loving. Irrespective of being a bird or a mammal, when animals are loved by people, they can return this love in many ways. Thus, it is unfair to ignore their importance. The only difference between animals and human beings is that they cannot speak and express their feelings through words. When domesticated and treated properly, animals are of great help to people. There were times when carriages were pulled by horses, sheep herded by dogs. However, things have changed with the development of science and new technologies. Starting from the 20th century, animals are mostly regarded as the source of food and research. They are being tortured to save people from deathly diseases. Luckily, there are such organizations as World Society for the Protection of Animals, which try to protect the animals around the globe. Their main mission is exposing cruelty and pioneering sustainable methods to avoid animal suffering.
