Вопрос школьника
Read ‘Mind the trap!’ and learn the difference between the words table and desk. Then translate the sentences from Russian into English.
Ответ от учителя
The article ‘Mind the trap!’ explains the difference between the words table and desk. A table is a piece of furniture with a flat surface and one or more legs, used for working at, eating from or on which to place things. A desk, on the other hand, is a type of table specifically designed for writing or working at, often with drawers or compartments for storing papers and stationery.
Now, let’s translate the sentences from Russian into English:
1. Я поставил книгу на стол. — I put the book on the table.
2. Она работает за письменным столом. — She works at the desk.
3. На столе лежат фрукты. — There are fruits on the table.
4. Я купил новый стол для кухни. — I bought a new table for the kitchen.
5. У меня много бумаг на столе. — I have a lot of papers on the desk.
