Лексико-грамматические навыки
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Задание 1
In the middle of the cold South Atlantic Ocean, one island stands alone. It lies near Antarctica. But it is far enough away that early explorers had __________________ (DIFFICULT) finding it.
Задание 2
“Bath is the finest place on earth for you may enjoy it without getting tired”. These are the words of the 18th century __________________ (TRAVEL) James Boswell upon his first visit to the place.
Задание 3
Are you planning a trip to Tasmania? Without a doubt, any __________________ (TOUR) will find some things to do there.
Задание 4
Ferapontov monastery was founded in 1398. This was when Ferapont the Reverend established a new settlement on a lake not far from Vologda. There were many villages around this __________________ (BEAUTY) place and soon people started to come to him for advice.
Задание 5
Snakes are very good at hiding. Most snakes can camouflage themselves into their environment. That means they have ___________ (DIFFER) colours and patterns on their bodies that allow them to look like things around them. This helps them hide from their enemies and be sneaky when they are trying to catch something to eat.
Задание 6
Ivan Tsvetaev, father of the famous Russian poet Marina Tsvetaeva, was a professor of History of Art at Moscow University. When he taught his students, he _________________ (FREQUENT )regretted not being able to show them the original antique and renaissance sculptures he spoke about.
Задание 7
Auckland is the largest and most populous city in New Zealand. The __________________ (POPULATE)of Auckland is getting close to 1.4 million residents.
Задание 8
The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is one of the most well-known art museums both in Russia and around the world. But it is not only its exhibits that it is known for. For the longest time in its history the museum has had a productive __________________ (PARTNER) with a much loved animal: the cat.
Задание 9
Britain is often represented by national symbols. There are two personifications of Britain: John Bull and Britannia. John Bull represents the typical Englishman, supposed to have a ‘bullish’ _________ (APPEAR)and characteristics.
Задание 10
Humans have lived together in cities since ancient times, but even in 1800 urban areas were home to just 3 per cent of the world’s population.The __________________ (MASS) explosion of urbanization that accompanied the Industrial Revolution saw that figure rise 15 per cent in the space of 100 years.