Международное сотрудничество в использовании космического пространства в мирных целях (ООН, 1995)
International Cooperation for the Use of Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes (UN, 1995)
(Читается в нормальном темпе с канадским акцентом, в быстром — с американским акцентом)
| 1.Господин Председатель,
У нас нет сомнений — Комитет по космосу, причем облеченный адекватными полномочиями, нужен мировому сообществу. У него есть надежная шкала ценностей, богатый опыт диалога и солидный капиталвзаимодействия, которые, безусловно, должны быть сполна задействованы в интересах мирного освоения космоса.
Было бы во многих отношениях полезно развернуть работу над проектом принципов международного сотрудничества
в космической области, тем более что соответствующий интегрированный рабочий документявляется неплохой основой для выработки, в конечном счете, согласованных решений. Тогда, думается, пессимистический сценарийработы над этим пунктом повестки дня, презумпция обреченного на неуспех диалога сменились бы продуктивным настроением на созидательное общение.
Предстоящая в следующем году работа над вопросом о делимитации воздушного и космического пространства явно тоже требует повышенного внимания. Здесь есть реальные возможностидля нахождения компромиссов в методологии его дальнейшего рассмотрения.
2.Согласованный вопросник по аэрокосмическим объектам охватывает важные смысловые моменты, поощряет обновление
логического и понятийного подходов к проблеме делимитации. Возможно, на каком-то этапе все же удастся найти общее понимание среди сторонников и критиковрассмотрения вопросов разграничения пространств, подняться на более высокий уровень диалога. Для этого требуется прежде всего сообща решить, какие именно элементы нынешней парадигмы остаются и какие нуждаются в коррективах.
В новых координатахнуждается и работа над темой Геостационарной орбиты. Здесь объективно необходимо оживить диалог по различным аспектам справедливого и эффективного использования ГСО. Важно также в полной мере осознать, что духовное подвижничествои стремление к справедливости реализуемы только на основе бережного обращения с реальными фактамии обстоятельствами.
Теперь о нашем видении темы «космического мусора»в качестве потенциального пункта повестки дня Юридического подкомитета. В этом году эта проблема была центральным элементом многих выступлений представителей государств. Доминирующим было, как представляется, конструктивное стремление обсудить пути и средства перехода к нормотворчествув этой сложной и чувствительной сфере.
3.Анализируя перспективы международно-правового регулирования техногенного засорения космоса, мы, конечно же, не предлагаем абстрагироваться от сложности рассматриваемых вопросов, обойти фазу детального изучения технических аспектов проблемы, которое как раз и позволило бы свести в единую систему все явления, связанные с «космическим мусором». Пренебрежение этим обстоятельствомсулит нам всем одно — мы рискуем оказаться в положении, при котором стихийное
творческое начало возымеет верх над рациональной схемой; импровизации и сиюминутные помыслы станут важнее общей сообща задуманнойпозитивной работы.
Исходим из понимания, что истина станет общим достоянием только в том случае, если мы будем действовать сообща, добросовестно проявляя восприимчивость к
точкам зрения друг друга, рассудительно и спокойно анализируя как перспективы долгосрочных решений в этой области, так и возможности среднесрочных компромиссных решений.
В целом, в конструктивном направленииидет обсуждение вопроса о созыве новой всемирной конференции по космосу.
Благодарю Вас, г-н Председатель.
| 1.Mr. Chairman,
We have no doubt/it is perfectly clear to us/there is no question that/it goes without saying that/the Committee on outer space, given/ provided/with/if the Committee is given/the appropriate authority/ competencies, is needed by/fulfills a need of/the international community. It has a reliable system of values, extensive experience in dialogue, and a long/impressive record of cooperation/interaction, which clearly/obviously/must be fully used/put to use/utilized/made use of/in the peaceful exploration of outer space.
It would be useful in many ways/in many respects/to expand/ continue/work on the draft of principles for international cooperation in the field of outer space, in particular since the relevant consolidated working paperis/forms/represents a good basis for finalizing/taking agreed decisions. Then/in that case/we feel, a worse case scenario regarding/a pessimistic outcometo/this agenda item, the assumption/ notion/that dialogue/cannot succeed/is doomed to fail/failure, would be replaced by/give way/yield to/a positive attitude regarding/impetus towards/creative interaction/contacts.
The work awaiting us next year/Next year's work/The work forthcoming next year/on the question/issue of the delimitation of air and outer space also clearly requires/calls for greater/increased/ enhanced attention. Here there/are real possibilities/real opportunities /is real potentialfor seeking/finding compromises regarding the methodology/to be considered/for further consideration of this subject.
2.The questionnaire which has been agreed on objects in outer space covers significant/important ideas/concepts, /and encourages/ stimulates/promptsa more/increasingly logical and conceptual/a revitalized logical approach to the problem of delimitation. It is possible that at some stage it may yet/still be possible to reach an understanding among both the supporters and opponents of consideration of issues of delimitation of outer space, and to move to a higher/more sophisticated level of dialogue. This requires above all/first and foremost a joint decision as to precisely which elements of the present paradigm will remain and which require modification/adjustments/ restructuring.
New points of reference/structural elements are also needed in work on the subject of the geostationary orbit. Here there is a real need to revive/infuse a new spirit in/revitalize dialogue on various aspects of the fair and effective use of the GSO. It is also important to fully recognize/be fully aware that/noble/good/positive intentions/ constructive involvement/work for the common good and the desire to see justice done are possible only given/through a careful treatment of existing facts/realities and circumstances. Now we turn to our view of the subject of " space debris" as a possible agenda item of the Legal Subcommittee. This year that problem was a major subject/key element in many statements by representatives of states. The dominant theme/what predominated was, /as we see it, a constructive desire to discuss the ways and means for/to bring about/a transition to the setting of standards/normsin this complex and sensitive field/area.
3.In/while analyzing the prospects for international-legal regulation of man-made/technologically generated littering of outer space, we of course/naturally/are not proposing/intending to ignore the complexity of the issues under consideration or to avoid/circumvent/sidestep the stage of a detailed study of the technical aspects of the problem, which in fact has made it possible to consolidate in/bring together in/a single system all of the factors/phenomena linked/connected to " space debris." Ignoring this aspect/this facet/factor can only mean/ lead to/result in/one thing for all of us — we risk finding/are likely to find/ourselves in a situation in which a random/spontaneous creative approach prevails over rational planning/thinking/patterns, in which improvisation/flights of fancy and considerations of expediency/ short-term considerations/become more important than our shared/ collectively planned positive/constructive project/work.
We believe/take as our starting point/that truth will become our shared legacy/will be shared by all of us only if we all act together/in concert, conscientiously displaying/demonstrating sensitivity towards each other's points of view, thoughtfully/and calmly analyzing both the prospects for long-term decisions in this field and the possibilities/opportunities for medium term compromise solutions.
On the whole/generally speaking, the discussion of the question of convening a new global/world conference on outer space is moving in a constructive direction/taking place in a constructive atmosphere/ manner/spirit/tone. A constructive atmosphere/tone is prevailing/ dominating in/characterizing the discussion of the question of convening a new global/world conference on outer space. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
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Section 2. Phrasal Verbs
DO
| 1. Will it do if I come at six? 2. I'm quite done up after that fuss. 3. He must do away with smoking (smoking must be done away with) if he wants to find favour in her eyes. 4. I advise you not to have anything to do with that mean person. 5. Can you do without a smoke for an hour or two? 6. I must confess they have done me many a good turn. 7. I want to have my room done up this spring. 8. We were told he did his bit in organizing that amateur performance. 9. Mary will have to do for her niece and nephew while her sister is in hospital. 10. Mr. White is done for due to his unruly sons. 11. I'm sure this new medicine will do him good. 12. If you want to do up your face, go to the powder room, please.
| 1. Will it be convenient if I come at six? 2. I'm sick and tired after that fuss. 3. He must give up smoking if he wants to find favour in her eyes.
4. I advise you not to have anything in common with that mean person. 5. Can you manage without a smoke for an hour or two? 6. I must confess they treated me generously. 7. I want to have my room whitewashed and papered this spring. 8. We were told he took his share in organizing that amateur performance. 9. Mary will have to look after her niece and nephew while her sister is in hospital.
10. Mr. White /5 ruined due to his unruly sons.
11. I'm sure this new medicine will have good effect on his health. 12. If you want to make up your face, go to the powder room, please.
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RUN
| 1. He always runs after his elders. 2. Our conversation ran on our immediate needs. 3. We must run over our parts, to be on the safe side. 4. Let's run up the camp flag, first of all. 5. She ran on so that nobody could utter a word. 6. The water is running out of the old tank. 7. They ran through all their money in a few months. 8. He was run over by a passing car. 9. Hearing their mother's steps on the stairs the children ran away from the pantry. 10. The mad bull ran at his victim in the village street. 11. The man was run in just when he was going to leave his house. 12. Let's run up these figures.
| 1. He always seeks the society of his elders. 2. Our conversation dealt with our immediate needs. 3. We must rehearse our parts, to be on the safe side. 4. Let's hoist the camp flag, first of all. 5 She talked so rapidly and incessantly that nobody could utter a word. 6. The water is leaking out of the old tank. 7. They have wasted all their money in a few months. 8. He was killed by a passing car. 9. Hearing their mother's steps on the stairs the children fled from the pantry. 10. The mad bull attacked his victim in the village street. 11. The man was taken into custody just when he was going to leave his house. 12. Let's add up these figures.
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Section 3. Typical Drill
Brain teaser. Read the passage below, and then answer the question at the end.
1.One day a man went into a clothes shop and asked for a T-shirt.
The assistant showed him several, and finally he said, " I think I'll have this one. How much is it? "
" That one is £ 8, " said the assistant, and the man gave her a £ 20 note.
The assistant didn't have enough change, so she went to the butcher's shop next door to see if he could change the note for her. The butcher gave her a £ 10 note, a £ 5 note and five £ 1 coins for the £ 20 note, and she went back to her shop and gave the man his change. He left the shop with the change and the T-shirt.
Ten minutes later, the butcher ran into the shop waving the £ 20 note.
" Look, " he said angrily, " this note is a forgery. Give me my money back! "
The assistant looked carefully at the note, agreed, and gave him back his £ 20. What did the clothes shop lose?
2.In a certain African village there live 800 women. Three per cent of them are wearing one earring. Of the other 97 per cent, half are wearing two earrings, half are wearing none. How many earrings altogether are being worn by the women?
3. Can you solve the following problem?
A logician once arrived at a small town. He decided to have his hair cut but the town only had two barbers, each with his own shop. The logician glanced into one shop and saw that it was extremely untidy. The barber needed a shave, his clothes were unkempt, his hair was badly cut. The other shop was extremely neat. The barber was freshly shaven and spotlessly dressed, his hair was neatly cut. The logician returned to the first shop for his haircut. Can you explain why?
Section 4. Have Your Say
Is Google Making Us Stupid?
Nicholas Car’s new book is The Shallows: How the internet is changing the way we think, read and remember. Here's how Nicholas describes his reading now: “My mind now expects to take in information the way the Net distributes it: in a swiftly moving stream of particles.
Once I was a scuba diver in the sea of words.
Now I zip along the surface like a guy on a Jet Ski.”
Do you think you have more or less real knowledge from your internet use?
Is Google Making Us Stupid? What is the Internet doing to our brains?
