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The earliest bridges were simple beam bridges-something like a log or plank of wood laid across a stream - a basic and simple design According to paragraph 4, which of the following statements about the rulers of the Holy Roman Empire is true?They wanted their priests to travel throughout Europe. According to the text, the introduction of steel.caused the biggest revolution in bridge design In paragraph 5, which of the following statements implies an idea about railroad bridges?They were impressive but not sturdy enough. It can be inferred from the text that the function of bridge chapels was.religious The phrasal verb "make for" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to.provide The word "withstand'.resist What can be understood about arch bridges in paragraph 2?They were sustainable and durable bridges. Which of the following is not mentioned as a part of suspension bridge design?masterpiece Which of the following statements would the author most probably agree with?The 19th century was marked by major revolutions in the technology of bridge building. Why does the author mention the Eiffel Tower and the Ferris Wheel in paragraph 6?To show the importance of truss systems in the development of engineering. For Love or Money Sports are one of the world’s largest industries, and most athletes are professionals who are well paid for their efforts. According to the text. What do countries fight for?to hold the Olympics not only for honour but for money How many weeks were required to spend in a training camp?four weeks Many athletes play more for ... than for love. MONEY What rewards could ancient Greek athletes expect?a wreath of olive leaves What was Spiridon Loues’s occupation?a water carrier When were the Olympic Games revived?1896 Why can you call Spiridon Loues a true amateur?he accepted only a cart and a horse Why did the cities begin to hire athletes...?to represent them in the Olympics North American species of swans Swans are among the most beautiful of North American waterfowl and have always enjoyed ..... According to the author swans can do harm to the.The starling.The author states that the native species of swans can live best. In unpopulated areas. The phrase "wiped out" in line 5 is closest in meaning to.Killed off. The word "it” in line 20 refers to.A pond. Where do the whistling swans spend winters?Chesapeake Bay. Which swan was close to extinction.The trumpeter swan. Who is observing the mute swans location? Wildlife reserve managers The Tower of London The River Thames is the main approach to London from the east. Dungeons for prisoners were ....In the basement. For many years the Tower has been used as ..Place of execution. How did William the Conqueror protect the City of London?Built the Tower of London. The strong fortress was built...To protect the City of London. The White Tome never was ... in ancient times.Museum. There were dungeons for ... .Prisoners. What does the "Ceremony of the Keys" symbolize?Tradition. What is the main approach to London from the East?The River Thames. What is the main approach to London from the East?The Thames. What is the Tower of London now?Royal palace. What part of the day does the "Ceremony of the Keys" take place?In the evening. When was the White Tower built?In 1078. Where did King William build the Tower?On the South-east corner of the city. Why did the defenders bum the wooden staircase?To stop access to the upper level. The last candidate. The entrance examinations at one of the Moscow drama schools were almost over. How did the elderly woman look like?Concerned. The boy was:Criticized by the Director What did the Director answer to the old woman?An actor must act. What did they want the examiners last candidate to do?Finish his performance as quickly as possible. What happened the next day?A late visitor came into the office. What was the case, to the Director’s mind?ADifficult. Who was examining young boys and girls?The secretary. Why didn’t the Director finish his phrase?He had recognized the boy. Green Madness The Amazon is the world’s second largest river, almost 4,000 miles long. Daniel K. Ludwig was a wealthy... .ship owner How much money was spent to float a paper factory?275 million dollarsThe Amazon jungle has attracted...a few individuals with big ideas The project was a complete financial... .disaster What did Daniel К. Ludwig plant? fast growing trees What is the length of the Amazon river?4000 miles When did Ford start his business?1920s Who bought a 3,000,000 acre piece of land in the Amazon?.Daniel K. Ludwig Which is better? An elephant and a monkey have a quarrel. The elephant is proud because he is strong. Where does the tree stand?On the bank What does the elephant try to pull down?The tree Who has a quarrel?An elephant and a monkey What is the monkey afraid of? 1 Английский язык 1 Text3 19 Text4 20 Text 5 21 Text 2 25 Diana's New Job 35 The Job Interview 36 The last candidate. 105 Egyptian Pyramids 107 Where does the monkey run quickly?Up the tree Whom do they give the fruit to?The Old Bird London Taxi Driver’s Story Sometimes people ask me: «What is the strangest thing that has ever happened to you as a taxi driver?” How are the men for cross-country races called?Harriers What do foreigners think about the weather in Britain?Britain is covered in a blanket of fog every winter What way out of the situation does the driver suggest?He will drive slowly and the harriers will follow him Where does the driver go after he has left his passenger?He goes off for London Who does the driver see on the road?One of the harriers Why do men go to Richmond Park at weekends?They go there for picnics Why does the harrier stand on the road?He has lost his way Why doesn’t the driver allow men to jump in?There are too many harriers there Mall of America When the Mall of America opened in Bloomington, Minnesota, in 1992, it ushered in a new era in American commerce. How many flowering plants are there in the Mall?30000. How many movies theaters are there in the Mall?14 What do some visitors use to go through corridors?Electric carts. What kind of enclosed shopping center is the Mall of AmericaThe largest. What ushered in a new era in American commerce?Mall of America. What was the size of the first Mall?400.000. Where was the Mall of America opened?In Bloomington. Egyptian Pyramids Egyptian pyramids are huge structures which are almost 4,600 years old. How many people were involved in the construction of pyramids?100, 000 How many years did the research on chemistry and archaeology last?12 years. How much time did it take Egyptians to transform the mixture into hard rock?Several hours. know how to produce hard materials synthetically.Engineers. What did Egyptians make to produce stones?Special mixture. What do the experiments of the institute show?The stones were not transported. What does «2.5” refer to in the text?The weight of each stone of a pyramid. Where are similar materials used at present?In industry. «Love for Sale” There is a particular breed of humans who love animals. How many dogs did Mrs. Dodge have?fifty dogs How much money do Americans spend annually for pets?more than three billion dollars What kind of extras do they provide their animals?clothes, jeweled collars, beds What saved the life of the old woman?a canary Where did ships sail safely through a dangerous channel?off the coast of New Zealand Where did the accident with forty people take place?in Switzerland Who spent at one time 50.000 dollars to feed her dog?a rich American woman Ethnic groups in Kazakhstan During the decades Kazakhstan was formed as a state with a wide variety of ethnic groups with varying religions How many groups of visiting function are there in Kazakhstan? 160 How many priests work in the Republic of Kazakhstan?over 60 How many religious sisters work in the republic of Kazakhstan?70 What is the largest religion practiced in the republic?Islam When was the Decree od the Pope John-Paul II signed?1999 When were diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and the Sacred throne established? 1992 Who was appointed as an apostolic nuncio?Marian Oles Britain and Britons Of the early Britons, their life and their habits, we know little but what has been told us by the Roman writers. How were the priests of that time called?Druids The Romans came over and ... the Britons.conquered What clothes did the Druids wear?Long white robes. What did the Britons get used to drink? strong drink of honey Where did the Druids go to pray to their gods?under the great oaks Who wrote about early life of Britons?Julius Caesar and Cornelius Tacitus Why did the Druids use the mistletoe in the places of their prayers?The Druids considered them to be holy. The life of desert animals Since water is the basis of life, composing the greater part of the tissues of all living things, the crucial problem of desert animals is to survive... What is the topic of this passage?Animal life in a desert environment. The word "emaciated" in line 13 is closest in meaning to.Unhealthy. When do desert animals usually hunt?by night "Desiccating" in line 8 means.Drying. The word "greater" in line 1 is closest in meaning to.Larger. The word "austere" in line 14 is closest in meaning to.Severe. The word "they" in line 26 refers to.Plants and seeds. What is the average temperature at the surface of the sun-baked desert?Around 150 degrees. American weddings. There are many different kinds of weddings in the United States, reflecting the ilillerent religious..... Do most of today’s American couples marry in religious or civil ceremonies?Religious ceremony. Only ... can give the couple blessings to be officially married.The officiant. Wedding is ...Colorful and interesting ceremony. What do people do at a wedding reception?Share the joy of the bride and groom. What do the guests throw at the bride and groom?Rice. What do the guests throw at the bride and groom?Rice. What happens after the groom puts the wedding ring on his bride’s finger?Kisses her. What happens when the bride enters the church?Walks down the aisle with father. Where does the couple go?Honeymoon. Who cuts the cake and who takes the first bite?The couple. Who does the bride dance with first?The groom. Who waits for the bride at the end of the aisle?The groom. Woman who catches the bridal bouquet is believed ...The next married. Movies Movies are the most popular form of entertainment for millions of Americans. According to the text, movies are ...The most popular form of entertainment. Hollywood is...The capital of the film industry How much does it cost to make an average Hollywood movie?It costs $12 million to make a picture. Is making movies a risky business? Why? It’s hard to predict what public will want to see. The movie «Star Wars” is ...Blockbuster. What can we learn from movie? A little more about life. What creates conflict?Opposition. What happens to the main character in a good movie?The main character becomes better, changes. What kind of movies are made in Hollywood?Mysteries, comedies, musicals, love stories. Who are some famous Hollywood stars?Charlie Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe. Who is protagonist?Negative hero of a movie. Why do people go to the movies?Л) To escape everyday existence. Why do we need movie heroes?To be similar with them («get a lift”). Money
A big sender is ...Who spends much money. A cheapskate is ...A man who spends little money. According to the text «rainy day” is ....There is no money at all. According to the text why is money important?In order to live. How do honest people get their money? Work hard for their money. How do we call money of another country?Currency. Lincoln became known as ...Known Abe. Person’s reputation ...Is worth more than money. To get money is necessary to ...To earn them. Traditionally money of the USA is of ...Green color. Who was Abraham Lincoln?The president of the USA. Work. Working for pay is the common experience of people all over the world, since everyone must work in order to make a living. A person who works a lot isHard-working. For a bad work a man must be ....Dismissed. How can you determine which job is best for you?Identify strength. What do busy people usually say?Business before pleasure. What do people get for work?Wages. What is a «workaholic”?Addicted to his work. What price do bum pay?Live in poor conditions What price do workaholic pay?Have dull personalities. When the working age ends people get....Retired. When you need job what place do you address?Occupational agency. Who is the man called «bum”?Refuse to work. Your work in some way .....society.Benefits. жүктеу/скачать 0,93 Mb. Достарыңызбен бөлісу:
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