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The multicoloured dining table was C__________. It came with slots where cosmonauts could heat up tins and tubes of food like liver stroganoff and chicken in white sauce. A built-in vacuum cleaner would suck up any stray crumbs, D__________ could be damaged by dust. The table could also distribute hot and cold water for rehydrating food.
The Mir station was E__________ expected. The table was important as a surface for food prep and work. However, it was also a place where international astronauts could co
1. located in the station’s core module
2. in Moscow, where it can be seen today
3. a place where the crew gather for meals
4. the first experiment with long-term space
5. a vital feature when important equipment
6. appeared at the London Science Museum as
7. in service for 15 years, three times longer than
Ответ:
A
B
C
D
E
F
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New Years’ time in Russia
To my mind, one of the best times to visit Russia is before New Year’s Eve, as it is a big celebration in Russia. During Soviet times, New Year’s Eve became a large celebration, complete with a big sit-down di
As New Year’s Eve in Russia is more of a family holiday, you may not find the kind of rowdy parties that you see in other countries on New Year’s Eve. If you’re lucky enough to be invited to someone’s home, be sure to bring thoughtful gifts and possibly your own slippers, although most families will have spares. Russian hospitality is quite fantastic if you have friends who will host you. And be prepared to answer a million questions about traditions in your home country!
A common New Year’s expression is “The way you spend New Year’s Eve is the same way you’ll spend the rest of the year.” That’s why it’s so important for the last day of the year to be free from worries and arguments. You should forgive people, pay off your debts, and clean your home in order to start the new year happy and clean. A lot of Russians will also visit a Russian sauna or at least take a hot bath on the 31st of December to purify their bodies. You definitely should not sleep through the New Year, as it is considered a bad omen and will make the upcoming year sleepy and uneventful for you. Many people will also buy new clothes to wear on the New Year’s Eve to celebrate a fresh start.
If you’re in Moscow, you can head to several look-out points in the city to watch the fireworks. My friend recommended heading to Moscow State University to have the best view over the city, and I don’t regret it. Many tourists head towards the Kremlin for iconic beautiful views of the fireworks along the river, although you need to get there early and wait in the cold for hours to see the fireworks.
The New Year is a big deal everywhere in Russia. The decorations are lavish, gorgeous, and so rich that at some places they seem over the top. Shops can be so cluttered and even a little kitschy, it makes you feel like a kid in a huge candy store – with gaudy, colourful packaging, and lots of foil and cellophane … everything is in colour and glistening.
And still, all those heavy decorations somehow fit Russia. In territorial terms, Russia is the largest country in the world, and this affects everything in it. The buildings are enormous, as are the boulevards and the squares. And of course, they are all given a festive look before the New Year.
The facades of the enormous apartment buildings are adorned with huge decorations that light up in the dark and remind you of Las Vegas. Christmas trees are everywhere – on every corner, in front of every shop, every square and so on. What’s more, in order to make the atmosphere full of charm, gentle classical music pours through the spaces of malls, restaurants and all other public places. I am absolutely sure that when I was in Vie
And to finish with my advertisement, I should mention that Russians are people with a highly-developed culture, especially musically. I was amazed at their good taste for music. It is impressive how many concerts are performed in Moscow and St. Petersburg, the country’s two major cities. At the end of the year, the number of these concerts increases and tickets for the Bolshoi Theatre are sold out months in advance.
To sum up, if you want to see Russia all lit up and covered with winter beauty, dress warmly and embark on a trip in December. But don’t plan too much for the last week, as it gets very crowded with people doing last-minute preparations.
12 How is New Year in Russia different from other places, according to the text?
1) It is a bigger holiday than Christmas.
2) It is celebrated with close relatives.
3) New Year parties are usually noisier.
4) People go to clubs and restaurants.
Ответ:
13 What does the author NOT advise foreigners to do?
1) Choose presents for hosts carefully.
2) Take an extra pair of home shoes.
3) Ask your hosts questions about traditions.
4) Get ready to speak about your culture.
Ответ:
14 What is the worst thing to do on New Year’s eve?
1) Go to bed early.
2) Wear old clothes.
3) Watch fireworks.
4) Borrow money.
Ответ:
15 The word iconic in Paragraph 4 (“… for iconic beautiful views of the fireworks …”) is closest in meaning to …
1) popular.
2) memorable.
3) marvellous.
4) well-known.
Ответ:
16 The author thinks that New Year decorations in Russia are …
1) suitable.
2) strange.
3) stylish.
4) cheap.
Ответ:
17 What is implied by the author’s comparison of Russia with Vie
1) Vie
2) Russian people love classical music.
3) The author prefers European countries.
4) There are more Christmas trees in Russia.
Ответ:
18 What is the author’s overall impression of Russia on New Year’s eve?
1) It is very noisy.
2) It is definitely worth visiting.
3) It is too cold in wintertime.
4) The major cities are nice.
Ответ:
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Рaздел 3. Грaммaтикa и лексикa
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Cats
19 Cats are amazing creatures. They have __________________ bones than a human.
MANY
20 However, they __________________ collar bones, so they are incredibly flexible and can get through really small holes.
NOT HAVE
21 They are also able to produce a lot of sounds, which __________________ by them to express a huge variety of feelings and emotions.
USE
Omar Khayyam
22 Omar Khayyam was a famous Persian philosopher and poet. Many people all over the world enjoy reading his works. His poetry __________________ known to Europeans only in the 19th century.
BECOME
23 His __________________ works are quatrains where one can find words of wisdom suitable practically for any occasion.
GOOD
24 Omar Khayyam hoped his poems __________________ people to get happy and not to concentrate on their problems too much.
HELP
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Alexander Blok
25 Alexander Blok was a Russian lyrical poet, writer, publicist, playwright, translator and literary critic. He was born in 1880 in Saint Petersburg in a __________________ educated family.
HIGH
26 His father was a professor of law, and his grandfather was a famous __________________ and the rector of Saint Petersburg State University.
BOTANY
27 The __________________ images of his early poetry established him as a major figure of the Russian Symbolism style.
AMAZE
28 Poetic __________________ came naturally to him.
INSPIRE