Соединенное Королевство является конституционной монархией. Это означает, что у него есть король или королева, как глава государства. В настоящее время это королева Елизавета II. Однако монарх имеет очень мало власти и может править только при поддержке парламента.
Члены королевской семьи известны как по имени королевского дома, так и по фамилии. Королева Елизавета II родилась в 1926 году, она является праправнучкой Королевы Виктории (1819-1901). В 1947 году королева Елизавета II вышла замуж за Лейтенанта Филиппа Маунтбеттена. Муж королевы Елизаветы — сын греческого принца
Андрея и один из праправнуков королевы Виктории. Теперь его зовут Принц Филипп, Герцог Эдинбургский.
It was a fresh, clear morning. Pamela opened the window and looked out. Her flat was on the THIRD floor and she could see the busy street below perfectly well.
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Pamela was happy to live in the city. She came from a small village and moved to the city only two years before. Here she had a good job, a nice flat, and lots of new friends – she could not wish for a BETTER life than now.
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Pamela was about to close the window when a man on the street attracted her attention. The man WAS WEARING an old-fashioned coat and a checked cap.
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Pamela COULDN'T see his face but the man looked familiar.
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She was sure that she HAD SEEN him somewhere before.
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The man looked up and Pamela recognized him. He was Old Tom, the village baker and her former neighbour.
“Hey, Pam!” he shouted to HER.
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“Can you let me in? The front door IS LOCKED and I can’t get upstairs.”
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“Yes, sure,” nodded Pamela. “I WILL BE downstairs in a minute.”
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Though Tom’s voice sounded calm and casual, she FELT a sudden panic.
“What made him travel all the long way from the village?” she wondered.
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JOB INTERVIEW
PERSONNEL DIRECTOR: Please take a seat. We received your resume last week. Your credentials are excellent.
SUSAN: Thank you.
PERSONNEL DIRECTOR: After you finished school you went to work for an insurance company. What were your duties there?
SUSAN: At first, I assisted the vice president f corporate sales. I did most of his legwork for him and took care of all the administrative duties.
PERSONNEL DIRECTOR: I see you were promoted twice.
SUSAN: Yes, currently I’m the regional sales representative.
PERSONNEL DIRECTOR: May I ask why you want to leave your present position after all this time?
SUSAN: The employer you advertised offers me the opportunity to move into a managerial position. I believe this is the right step at this point in my career.
PERSONNEL DIRECTOR: I see. You’re a very interesting candidate. I have to discuss your application with my colleagues . We’ll get back to you next week.
SUSAN: Thank you very much.
PERSONNEL DIRECTOR: You’re welcome.