English Vocabulary Booster: Interesting Facts

WORDLIST:

coins – монеты

electrum – электрум

naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver – естественный сплав золота и серебра

Turkey – Турция

paper money – бумажные деньги

the most traded currency – самая торгуемая валюта

valuable – ценный

silver – серебро

was minted – был отчеканен

expensive – дорогой

dollar note – долларовая купюра

which is worth – которая стоит

British pound – британский фунт стерлингов

value of money – стоимость денег

fluctuate – колебаться

economic conditions – экономические условия

goods and services – товары и услуги

source of stress – источник стресса

security – безопасность

freedom – свобода

vital role – жизненно важная роль

BLOOD

Fascinating Facts About Blood

The average adult has about 5 liters (1.3 gallons) of blood in their body.

Blood is made up of four main components: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.

Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

White blood cells help the body fight infection.

Platelets help the blood to clot.

Plasma is the liquid part of blood and it carries nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

Other interesting facts about blood:

Blood is slightly sticky and it is always moving around the body.

The color of blood is determined by the amount of oxygen it is carrying. Oxygenated blood is bright red, while deoxygenated blood is dark red.

Blood type is determined by the presence or absence of certain antigens on the surface of red blood cells. There are four main blood types: A, B, AB, and O.

Blood transfusions are used to replace lost blood or to treat certain medical conditions.

Blood can be donated to help people who are sick or injured.

Blood is an essential part of our body and it plays a vital role in our health and well-being.

WORDLIST:

average – средний

main components – основные компоненты

red blood cells – эритроциты

white blood cells – лейкоциты

platelets – тромбоциты

plasma – плазма

carry oxygen – переносить кислород

lungs – легкие

rest of the body – остальное тело

fight infection – бороться с инфекцией

clot – сворачиваться

liquid part – жидкая часть