Have you ever wondered how

Famous Inventions Stories

Have you ever wondered how the most famous inventions were created? Some of the most well known products have incredible stories of innovation to tell.

From the beginning of time humans everywhere have been inventing.

Some of the most well known inventions are so much a part of our lives that we no longer think of them as inventions, but rather as if they have always been there.

By looking into our past and bringing inventions stories to life, we are all reminded that regular people, like you and me were able to come up with innovative ideas that ended up having a great impact.

If you are an aspiring inventor wondering why the history of well known inventions is of any use to you – please consider the following pages a source of inspiration or an illustration of the process of invention.

Knowing the past can help you create the future.

Whether you are looking for invention inspiration, background for an educational project, or just have a curious mind – the stories of great inventions are a fascinating read.

Each page in the list below is dedicated to one famous invention.

While writing and researching these pages, i have tried, as much as possible, to focus on the inventor behind the invention, the process of invention he went through, and how his invention idea came to be.

Some great inventions were created by mistake, others by trial and error. Some inventors were not aware at the time of invention that their mind creations will have a great impact on the world, while others realised immediately that they had a winner.

Whatever the case, their stories are those of human ingenuity at its best.

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Перевод «Have you ever wondered what» на русский

вы когда-нибудь задумывались над тем, что
vy kogda-nibud’ zadumyvalis’ nad tem, chto

20 примеров, содержащих перевод

задумывались ли вы, что
zadumyvalis’ li vy, chto

18 примеров, содержащих перевод

Вы когда-нибудь задумывались, что
Vy kogda-nibud’ zadumyvalis’, chto

14 примеров, содержащих перевод

Вы когда-нибудь задумывались о том, что
Vy kogda-nibud’ zadumyvalis’ o tom, chto

14 примеров, содержащих перевод

Вы когда-нибудь задавались вопросом, что
Vy kogda-nibud’ zadavalis’ voprosom, chto

13 примеров, содержащих перевод

Вы когда-нибудь задавались вопросом, как
Vy kogda-nibud’ zadavalis’ voprosom, kak

8 примеров, содержащих перевод

вы никогда не задумывались, что
vy nikogda ne zadumyvalis’, chto

5 примеров, содержащих перевод

Задумывались ли вы, какие
Zadumyvalis’ li vy, kakiye

5 примеров, содержащих перевод

Задумывались ли вы когда-нибудь, каково
Zadumyvalis’ li vy kogda-nibud’, kakovo

4 примеров, содержащих перевод

Задумывались ли вы когда-нибудь над тем, что
Zadumyvalis’ li vy kogda-nibud’ nad tem, chto

4 примеров, содержащих перевод

Вы когда-нибудь задавались вопросом о том, что
Vy kogda-nibud’ zadavalis’ voprosom o tom, chto

3 примеров, содержащих перевод

Вы когда-нибудь задумывались о том, каково
Vy kogda-nibud’ zadumyvalis’ o tom, kakovo

3 примеров, содержащих перевод

вы когда-нибудь задумывались над тем, как
vy kogda-nibud’ zadumyvalis’ nad tem, kak

3 примеров, содержащих перевод

Вам когда-нибудь было интересно, как
Vam kogda-nibud’ bylo interesno, kak

2 примеров, содержащих перевод

Вам интересно, что
Vam interesno, chto

Упражнение 23 на грамматическое преобразование (ЕГЭ)

Упражнение на грамматическое преобразование слов. Рекомендуем всем, кто готовится к сдачи ЕГЭ по английскому языку.

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The London Tube

Have you ever wondered what strange things lurk within the London Underground (or ‘Tube’) system? The first things people usually think of are the mice that you can occasionally see ( RUN ) along the tracks.

In fact, mice aren’t the only strange things in the Underground system. Passengers leave behind thousands of objects. Items that were once ( THEY ) now reside in London Transport’s lost property office.

The collection is not open to the public, but a wedding dress, sets of false teeth, artificial limbs and a metre-high Mickey Mouse statue are just some of things people could see if they visited the office. Objects that ( LEAVE ) in the office for more than three months are donated to charity or sold at auction.

The London Tube

Have you ever wondered what strange things lurk within the London Underground (or ‘Tube’) system? The first things people usually think of are the mice that you can occasionally see RUNNING along the tracks.

In fact, mice aren’t the only strange things in the Underground system. Passengers leave behind thousands of objects. Items that were once THEIRS now reside in London Transport’s lost property office.

The collection is not open to the public, but a wedding dress, sets of false teeth, artificial limbs and a metre-high Mickey Mouse statue are just some of things people could see if they visited the office. Objects that ARE LEFT (можно HAVE BEEN LEFT) in the office for more than three months are donated to charity or sold at auction.

3. Лексико-грамматический блок

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Грамматика и лексика 26-31

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The King’s New Dress

Many years ago, there was a King who spent all his time and money on dressing up. He loved riding round in his 26________________ garments so that everybody could see him. EXPENSE

His wardrobes contained clothes of 27________________ patterns and designs. DIFFER

One day two 28________________ men appeared at the palace and said they could make beautiful clothes which had magical properties. HONEST

The King thought this was an excellent opportunity to find out who was wise and who was foolish in his 30________________. KING

The two men were given gold and silver thread and two 31________________ weaving machines and they started to work. WONDER

After several weeks the King decided to send an old and honest minister, who was 32________________ clever and good at his job, to visit the two men. Can you guess what he saw? CERTAIN

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Famous inventions stories

Have you ever wondered how the most famous inventions were created? From the 1 __________________ of time, humans everywhere have been inventing.

By looking into our past and bringing invention stories to life, we are all reminded that regular people, like you and me, were able to come up with 2 __________________ ideas that ended up having a great impact.

Knowing the past can help you create the future. If you are looking for invention inspiration, background for an 3 __________________ project, or just have a curious mind – read about famous inventions. The stories of great inventions are fascinating.

Some great inventions were created 4 __________________ by mistake, others by trial and error.

Some 5 __________________ of the most well-known products have incredible stories of innovation to tell. INVENT

When was the parachute invented?

Have you ever felt like jumping out of a plane? Plenty of people have, but 6 __________________ most of them did it after parachutes had been invented.

Leonardo da Vinci made the first real studies of flight in the 1480s. He had over 100 7 __________________ that illustrated his theories on flight.

He designed a parachute in the 1480s, though he didn’t try it out.

In 1785, Jean Pierre Blanchard used a dog to test his parachute design. The dog was fine, and so was Blanchard when he used the parachute in 1793 to escape a balloon accident. These early parachutes didn’t catch on because there weren’t any flying machines around to make them 8 __________________ useful. REAL

The invention of airplanes has made parachutes important. Since then, their 9 __________________ has been proved many times. EFFECTIVE

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What Alexander Graham Bell’s Voice Sounded Like

26 We now know what the man who made it possible to hear the voices of cross-country friends sounded like. Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor most notable for his _________ of the telephone INVENT

27 and other sound recording methods, has himself been silent in the annals of history, but thanks to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in ____________ with the Library of Congress and the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, researchers have identified Bell’s voice.

28 The audio ________ come from Bell’s Volta lab, and they are some of the earliest ever made RECORD

29 Researchers discovered a transcript of recording, which was signed and dated by Bell. _____________, researchers matched this transcript with a recording dated April 15, 1885. RECENT

31 The non-invasive optical technique that was used to recover the sound is a method that has been developed over the past 10 years. The team is still recovering sound from the Volta lab discs with hopes to shed light on the __________process. INNOVATE

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26 Drinking coffee is an irresistible habit for millions of people and most of them find it_________ to do without it. POSSIBLE

28 Some people can drink several cups of coffee with few side effects. Other individuals may be so _________ that even a small amount coffee makes them uncomfortable SENSE

29 They may become impatient and notice some nervousness, headaches, and __________ to concentrate. ABLE

31 However, there are people who _________ feel sleepy after a cup of coffee. ACTUAL

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Future population

The United Nations (UN) has published its prediction about the size and age of the world’s population three hundred years from now. This report can help environmental 1__________________ and policy-makers to understand dramatic changes in the world’s population in the future.

The report suggests that if the birth rates stay the same, there’ll be a huge expansion of the 2__________________ population.

You may think it 3__________________ but three centuries from now there may be over one hundred and thirty trillion people. POSSIBLE

The report says that the world’s population is likely to be 4__________________ older. The average age will be fifty while today it is twenty six.

Almost a quarter of all the 5__________________ of the planet will live in Africa. INHABIT

6__________________ think that India, China and the United States will continue to be countries with the biggest population. RESEARCH

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26. York is a walled city situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. In old times York was the capital of a Viking _______. KING

27. In Medieval times, York was the second city of England, then, the social centre of the north, and in ______ times an important railway centre. VICTORIA

28. Today York is, among other things, the home of world-famous chocolate and one of the most wonderful ______ cities in the world. HISTORY

29. It is also one of the most______ cities in the world. BEAUTY

30. Among its museums there is the National Railway Museum with a unique ______ of steam trains and Royal Carriages. In the Castle Museum one can imagine oneself in the 19th century world of old streets, shops, farmhouses and homes. COLLECT

31. In the newest museum, York Story, ______ travel in a special electric car through an original Viking street with its sights, sounds and smells. VISIT

My grandfather was a Methodist minister. When I was growing up in Washington, his sermons at the Park Road Community Church, which he helped to found, had a 26 _____________ impact on me. POWER

He made sure I understood that I had a 27 _________ to give back and help make life better for others. RESPONSE

My mother had a master’s degree and was a teacher, a principal and then an 28_________in the local school system. My father, also a college graduate, worked at the Postal Service. ADMINISTER

I attended public schools, which were segregated at the time. I later transferred to an all-boys Catholic high school, where I played basketball and football. I was awarded a 29 __________ to Rutgers in 1963, but I had a few distractions and lost my scholarship.

My father made it plain that I had to make my own way, so I returned to Washington and enrolled at American University. To pay the bills, I worked sellling clothes in downtown department stores. SCHOLAR

After I received my marketing degree in 1968, I applied to the Xerox Corporation three times but had no luck. They did not approve of my 30 __________ form and CV. APPLY

So I went to a job fair to make my case in person, and the company hired me. I 31 ______became Xerox’s top salesperson in the mid-Atlantic area. QUICK

Have you ever wondered how

Установите соответствие между текстами A–G и заголовками 1–8. Запишите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании один заголовок лишний.

1. Unhealthy eating habits

2. Correcting mother nature

3. The turning point

5. Simple lifestyles

6. Summer all year round

7. Unnatural lasts longer

8. A tricky question

A. Have you ever wondered where our food comes from? The obvious answer is that it comes from the supermarket. However, that still doesn’t answer the question because nowadays, it can come from anywhere on the planet. In addition, we have no idea how some of the food products we buy, such as hot dogs or cookies, are made. For us, food is sometimes a mystery.

B. Long ago, things were not so mysterious. Our ancestors would have known exactly where their food had come from. When we were hunters and gatherers, we ate what we killed or gathered with our own hands. Later as farmers, we grew or raised the food that we ate. If we didn’t grow it ourselves, it would have come from a nearby farm or at the furthest, a neighboring village.

C. Beginning in the late 15th century, during the development of trade with India and America everything changed. Explorers discovered exotic kinds of food such as potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkins and chocolate, and introduced them to Europe. Although they are common now, people back then were suspicious and even thought they might be poisonous. All of a sudden, what you were eating was not so obvious.

D. In recent times, technology and modern forms of transportation have changed things even more. Food can be shipped from one side of the planet to the other, and refrigeration means that we don’t have to worry about things spoiling. As a result, the whole idea of seasonal fruits and vegetables has lost its meaning and it no longer seems strange to eat strawberries in winter. Exotic fruits have become common, and many people have no idea where they come from.

E. Advances in food science and chemistry have changed food even more. Processed foods such as cookies, cereal, spaghetti sauces and soft drinks are made in factories with chemicals. The reason this is done is to save money since natural ingredients cost much more than artificial ones. It’s also done to increase the shelf life, meaning the time that the products can remain on the shelves of the supermarket without going bad.

F. Even if you avoid eating processed foods, you still can’t be sure what you are eating. Farming practices have changed beyond recognition and farms are often run like a factory. Animals are injected with hormones to make them fat and fruits and vegetables are genetically modified to produce ‘improved’ versions. In addition, chemical fertilizers and pesticides are regularly sprayed on plants. The health effects of this are not yet known and have yet to be seen.

G. So what can you do? The main thing you can do is educate yourself so that you know exactly what you are eating. Read the labels carefully and know what chemical ingredients are harmful. Try to buy organic fruits and vegetables that are grown naturally or buy them from local farmers’ markets. By being aware and selective of the food that we buy, we can be more certain of what we are eating, enjoy more delicious food, as well as make sure we are eating healthily.

А8 — that still doesn’t answer the question because nowadays, it can come from anywhere on the planet.

В5 — Long ago, things were not so mysterious. Our ancestors would have known exactly where their food had come from.

С3 — Beginning in the late 15th century. everything changed.

D6 — As a result, the whole idea of seasonal fruits and vegetables has lost its meaning and it no longer seems strange to eat strawberries in winter.

E7 — are made in factories with chemicals. It’s also done to increase the shelf life.

F2 — Farming practices have changed beyond recognition and farms are often run like a factory. Animals are injected with hormones. fruits and vegetables are genetically modified.

G4 — The main thing you can do is educate yourself.