How did the valuable present from south africa get to england
How did the valuable present from south africa get to england
How did the valuable present from south africa get to england
Задание №11838.
Чтение. ОГЭ по английскому
Вы проводите информационный поиск в ходе выполнения проектной работы. Определите, в каком из текстов A — F содержатся ответы на интересующие Вас вопросы 1 — 7. Один из вопросов останется без ответа.
1. How did the valuable present from South Africa get to England?
2. What animal is the symbol of South Africa?
3. How many years can the African giant plant live?
4. Why is the flag of South Africa so colourful?
5. What measures do the authorities take to save endangered animals?
6. How many names has the country got?
7. Why was state power divided between three places?
A. The Republic of South Africa is a country located at the southern tip of Africa and is washed by the Atlantic and the Indian oceans. It is sometimes called the Rainbow Nation because there are so many different cultural traditions. The Rainbow Nation includes 38 million black South Africans, 5 million whites, 3.5 million people of mixed race and 1.5 million people of Asian origin. The colours of the rainbow can now be seen on the flag of the state.
B. Unlike most other countries around the world, South Africa has not one but three capital cities. More precisely, the government branches are divided among the major South African cities: Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein. When creating the state, it was decided that if the government was in one place, that place could have more influence and political control.
C. The majority of the population can speak and understand English which is the language of business, politics and the media in South Africa. Most citizens know three or more languages. In total, there are eleven official languages in South Africa. So there are eleven official names for the country, one for each different language.
D. Today South Africa maintains its position as a major diamond producer. The largest diamond, Cullinan, was found in 1905. The Government decided to present the diamond to King Edward VII for his birthday. However, it was a problem to find a safe way to deliver such an expensive diamond to London. It was decided to place a fake diamond on a steamboat to attract those who would be interested in stealing it. The actual diamond was sent to England in a plain box via parcel post, though registered.
E. It is a sad truth but the population of African rhinos is getting smaller. Though using rhino horns for medicine has been illegal since 1993, this hasn’t stopped people killing this rare animal simply for the horn. To prevent rhino extinction, their horns are covered with a special toxin that does not harm the animal. But it is designed in such a way that any product (powder, tea or cream) that is made from the poisoned horn will taste bitter or will cause burns. It can also be seen in airport scanners.
F. Baobabs, the largest trees in the world, grow in South Africa. The baobab is called ‘The Tree of Life’. It provides food, water and shelter to people, animals and birds. All the parts of the baobab are used for different purposes. For example, its fruit, called ‘monkey bread’, is full of vitamin C. Baobabs live up to five thousand years and reach a trunk diameter of twenty-five meters!
| Текст | A | B | C | D | E | F |
| Вопрос |
Решение:
В тексте A содержится ответ на вопрос 4 (Why is the flag of South Africa so colourful? — Почему флаг ЮАР такой красочный?): «The colours of the rainbow can now be seen on the flag of the state.»
В тексте B содержится ответ на вопрос 7 (Why was state power divided between three places? — Почему государственная власть была разделена между тремя местами?): «When creating the state, it was decided that if the government was in one place, that place could have more influence and political control.»
В тексте C содержится ответ на вопрос 6 (How many names has the country got? — Сколько имен у страны?): «So there are eleven official names for the country, one for each different language.»
В тексте D содержится ответ на вопрос 1 (How did the valuable present from South Africa get to England? — Как ценный подарок из Южной Африки попал в Англию?): «The Government decided to present the diamond to King Edward VII for his birthday.»
В тексте E содержится ответ на вопрос 5 (What measures do the authorities take to save endangered animals? — Какие меры принимают власти для спасения исчезающих животных?): «To prevent rhino extinction, their horns are covered with a special toxin that does not harm the animal.»
В тексте F содержится ответ на вопрос 3 (How many years can the African giant plant live? — Сколько лет может прожить африканский гигантский завод?): «Baobabs live up to five thousand years and reach a trunk diameter of twenty-five meters!»
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Вы проводите информационный поиск в ходе выполнения проектной работы. Определите, в каком из текстов A–F содержатся ответы на интересующие Вас вопросы 1–7. Один из вопросов останется без ответа. Занесите Ваши ответы в таблицу.
What is the favourite sports entertainment on Thanksgiving Day in the USA?
What happens to the turkeys which are chosen by the President?
Why was it decided to celebrate Thanksgiving at the end of November?
How can people make the house ready for the autumn holiday?
Why did the turkey become the main dish for the Thanksgiving dinner?
What is the day after Thanksgiving known for?
Why is Thanksgiving celebrated on different dates in different countries?
A. The people of Canada celebrate Thanksgiving Day on the second Monday of October every year. It is celebrated to thank God for the past harvest and pray for the coming year. The United States, however, celebrates Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November every year. The reason behind the difference is geographical: autumn starts earlier in Canada than in the USA.
B. Thanksgiving is the right time to decorate homes. You can add some autumn-colored pillows to the sofa, light a candle and arrange some yellow or orange flowers in a vase. Special message boards have become very popular recently. As guests arrive for Thanksgiving, let them write what they are thankful for on a paper leaf and pin it up on the board. Paper leaves can be cut from scrapbooks and painted in autumn colours.
C. Lots of Americans cannot imagine Thanksgiving afternoon without watching TV. This tradition began in 1934. The reason was a great match between two football teams – the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears. That game turned out to be really exciting. Since that time, matches have been held every year (except the years of World War II) on Thanksgiving Day and have become very popular.
D. Once, President Truman chose a turkey on Thanksgiving Day and sent it back to the farm. That happened in 1947. Since that time it has become a tradition. Nowadays the President selects two turkeys and frees them in front of a large crowd. Then the turkeys are sent to a farm house to let them live in peace.
E. Some people use Thanksgiving Day and the day after to visit their families or friends. Others use this day to go shopping. The Americans call the day after Thanksgiving ‘Black Friday’. It first got its name in 1960 in Philadelphia. Many people visited the city for shopping. It was overcrowded and the local people considered it a bad black day. Nowadays ‘Black Friday’ means the beginning of the Christmas shopping season.
F. In 1863 Sara Hale, an editor and writer, wrote a letter to President Lincoln and advised him to proclaim a national day of Thanksgiving. She selected the last Thursday in November because, as she said, the harvests were finished, the elections were over and people were back from their summer vacations. She even suggested a list of dishes for the traditional holiday menu. President Lincoln liked her idea and declared a national holiday, Thanksgiving Day.
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| Текст | A | B | C | D | E | F |
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Вы проводите информационный поиск в ходе выполнения проектной работы. Определите, в каком из текстов A–F содержатся ответы на интересующие Вас вопросы 1–7. Один из вопросов останется без ответа. Занесите Ваши ответы в таблицу.
How did the valuable present from South Africa get to England?
What animal is the symbol of South Africa?
How many years can the African giant plant live?
Why is the flag of South Africa so colourful?
What measures do the authorities take to save endangered animals?
How many names has the country got?
Why was state power divided between three places?
A. The Republic of South Africa is a country located at the southern tip of Africa and is washed by the Atlantic and the Indian oceans. It is sometimes called the Rainbow Nation because there are so many different cultural traditions. The Rainbow Nation includes 38 million black South Africans, 5 million whites, 3.5 million people of mixed race and 1.5 million people of Asian origin. The colours of the rainbow can now be seen on the flag of the state.
B. Unlike most other countries around the world, South Africa has not one but three capital cities. More precisely, the government branches are divided among the major South African cities: Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein. When creating the state, it was decided that if the government was in one place, that place could have more influence and political control.
C. The majority of the population can speak and understand English which is the language of business, politics and the media in South Africa. Most citizens know three or more languages. In total, there are eleven official languages in South Africa. So there are eleven official names for the country, one for each different language.
D. Today South Africa maintains its position as a major diamond producer. The largest diamond, Cullinan, was found in 1905. The Government decided to present the diamond to King Edward VII for his birthday. However, it was a problem to find a safe way to deliver such an expensive diamond to London. It was decided to place a fake diamond on a steamboat to attract those who would be interested in stealing it. The actual diamond was sent to England in a plain box via parcel post, though registered.
E. It is a sad truth but the population of African rhinos is getting smaller. Though using rhino horns for medicine has been illegal since 1993, this hasn’t stopped people killing this rare animal simply for the horn. To prevent rhino extinction, their horns are covered with a special toxin that does not harm the animal. But it is designed in such a way that any product (powder, tea or cream) that is made from the poisoned horn will taste bitter or will cause burns. It can also be seen in airport scanners.
F. Baobabs, the largest trees in the world, grow in South Africa. The baobab is called ‘The Tree of Life’. It provides food, water and shelter to people, animals and birds. All the parts of the baobab are used for different purposes. For example, its fruit, called ‘monkey bread’, is full of vitamin C. Baobabs live up to five thousand years and reach a trunk diameter of twenty-five meters!
Механическое удерживание земляных масс: Механическое удерживание земляных масс на склоне обеспечивают контрфорсными сооружениями различных конструкций.
Учебник Spotlight 8. Student’s Book. Страница 54
1. Look at the map. Which continents can you see? — Посмотрите на карту. Какие континенты вы видите?
I can see five continents on the map. They are Eurasia, Africa, North America, South America, and Australia. — Я вижу пять континентов на карте. Это Евразия, Африка, Северная Америка, Южная Америка и Австралия.
2. Think of three questions you would like to ask about Sir Francis Drake. Listen and see if you can answer them. — Придумайте три вопроса, которые вы хотели бы задать о Сэре Фрэнсисе Дрейке. Послушайте и посмотрите, сможете ли вы ответить на них.
The Master Thief of the Unknown World
In 1577, five ships left Plymouth with Francis Drake and 160 other men on board to sail around the world. Three years later, only one ship, the Golden Hind, returned to England.
After crossing the Atlantic, Drake left two ships on the east coast of South America. With the three remaining ships, he then found a new route around the bottom of the continent, but when they reached the Pacific, violent storms destroyed one of the ships and caused another to turn back to England.
Next, the Golden Hind sailed north along the coast of South America, attacking Spanish ports. This was because, at that time, the Spanish controlled all the gold from The New World and Drake wanted it. Drake also captured Spanish ships and stole their maps and treasure. The Spanish called him «The Master Thief of the Unknown World».
Finally, Drake sailed to North America and then crossed the Pacific to the Moluccas in the southwest. Eventually, he sailed round the southern tip of Africa and arrived in England in September, 1580.
When Drake returned, he was knighted by Elizabeth I. He was the first Englishman to sail around the world. He had made many discoveries and had brought back an amazing fortune in treasure.
Капитан Вор из ниоткуда
В 1577 году пять кораблей вышли из Плимута с Фрэнсисом Дрейком и 160 моряками на борту, чтобы отправиться в плавание вокруг мира. Три года спустя, только один корабль «Золотая лань», вернулся в Англию.
После пересечения Атлантики, Дрейк оставил два корабля на восточном побережье Южной Америки. С тремя оставшимися кораблями он нашел новый путь вокруг нижней оконечности материка, но когда они достигли Тихого океана, жестокий шторм уничтожил один из кораблей и заставил другой повернуть назад в Англию.
Затем, «Золотая лань» поплыла на север вдоль побережья Южной Америки, атакуя испанские порты. Все это потому, что в то время Испания контролировала все золото Нового Мира, а Дрейк возжелал его. Дрейк также захватывал испанские корабли и крал их карты и сокровища. Испанцы назвали его «Капитан Вор из ниоткуда».
В конце концов, Дрейк приплыл в Северную Америку и затем пересек Тихий океан на юго-запад к Молуккским островам (Индонезия). В конце концов, он обогнул южную оконечность Африки и прибыл в Англию в 1580 году.
Когда Дрейк вернулся, он был посвящен в рыцари Елизаветой I. Он был первым англичанином, совершившим кругосветное путешествие. Он совершил множество открытий и привез целое состояние в виде сокровищ.
3. Read the text and put the sentences about Drake’s journey in the correct order. — Прочитайте текст и поставьте предложения о путешествии Дрейка в правильном порядке.
4. How are these names related to Sir Francis Drake? — Какое отношение эти названия имеют к Сэру Фрэнсису Дрейку?
5. Match the words (1-8) to their meaning (a-h). — Сопоставьте слова (1-8) с их значениями (a-h)
Анатолий
Анатольевич
Eфремов
Раздел 2 (задания по Чтению)
| 9 | Прочитайте тексты и установите соответствие между текстами и их заголовками: к каждому тексту, обозначенному буквами А-G, подберите соответствующий заголовок, обозначенный цифрами 1-8. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании есть один лишний заголовок. |
| 1. Multilingual society | 5. Separating state power |
| 2. Useful from roots to leaves | 6. The most essential thing for life |
| 3. The country’s weather extremes | 7. Secret plan |
| 4. Saving the endangered animals | 8. Colourful due to diversity |
| A | The Republic of South Africa is a country located at the southern tip of Africa and is washed by the Atlantic and the Indian oceans. It is sometimes called the ‘Rainbow Nation’, because there are so many different languages and various cultural traditions. The ‘Rainbow Nation’ includes 38 million black South Africans, 5 million whites, 3.5 million people of mixed race and 1.5 million people of Asian origin. The colours of the rainbow can now be seen in South Africa flag. |
| B | Unlike most other countries around the world, South Africa has not one but three capital cities. More precisely, the government branches are divided among three major South African cities: Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein. When creating the state, it was decided that if the government was in one place, that place could have more influence and political control. |
| C | In South Africa, there are 11 official languages. So, there are eleven official names for the country, one for each different language. It is interesting to know that most citizens know three or more languages. The majority of the population can speak and understand English which is the language of business, politics and the media in South Africa. |
| D | Today South Africa maintains its position as a major diamond producer. The largest diamond, Cullinan, was found in 1905. The Government decided to present the diamond to King Edward VII as a birthday present. However, it was a problem to find a safe way to deliver such an expensive diamond to London. It was decided to place a fake diamond on a steamboat to attract those who would be interested in stealing it. The actual diamond was sent to England in a plain box via parcel post, though registered! |
| E | It is a sad truth but the African rhinos are in danger. Though using rhino horns for medicine has been illegal since 1993, this hasn’t stopped people killing this rare animal simply for the horn. To prevent rhino extinction, their horns are covered with a special toxin that does not harm the animal. But it is designed in such a way that any product (powder, tea or cream) that is made from the poisoned horn will taste bitter or will cause burns. It will also show itself in airport scanners. |
| F | Baobabs, the largest trees in the world, grow in South Africa. They live up to 5 thousand years and reach a trunk diameter of 25 meters! Baobab is called ‘The Tree of Life’. It provides food, water, and shelter to people, animals, and birds. All the parts of the baobab are used for different purposes. For example, its fruit, called ‘monkey bread’, is edible, and full of vitamin C. |
| G | South Africa’s special water law was implemented in 1998. Through this law, around four million poor people in the country have been given easy access to clean water. Nowadays South Africa is among the 12 countries in the world that are able to supply its people with tap water that is fit to drink. The quality of its water actually ranks third best in the world. |
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| Текст | A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
| Место действия | 8 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
The sisters lived in a little house with apple trees. After their parents’ death, Aunt Susanna looked after them. Their income was enough to keep them going but they couldn’t afford too much. Their aunt was a conservative woman who believed that the most important thing for any girl was to be a good housekeeper. Her nieces meanwhile had other interests. Laura and Agnes liked painting, Kate played the violin, and Maggie was keen on Latin and dreamt of further education.
The girls were good at housework as well, but definitely preferred their hobbies to their housekeeping chores. So, every time Aunt Susanna came to their house, they hid the paints, the musical instrument, and the books and started sewing or reading a thick cookery book. Aunt Susanna, in turn, never missed a chance to make a sarcastic remark about the dust on the violin or paint on Laura’s nose. She made it quite obvious that she would prefer her nieces to do something useful about the house instead of their silly hobbies.
One day, Aunt Susanna read a newspaper article that promoted the idea of higher education for women. The article impressed her and even made her consider the opportunity of college education for Maggie. During one of her visits to the girls, she announced she could send Maggie to college.
Then she mentioned that she had to leave the town for a while and she would not be home until Thanksgiving. The problem was that she expected some guests for Thanksgiving dinner. She asked the girls for help and the sisters enthusiastically agreed to help her cook dinner for the guests.
With a determined look Aunt Susanna gave them all the instructions. She had made a list of dishes and told the girls to stick to it. She left the girls the key to the kitchen door in her house where they would find the turkey and ready-made meat pies. The girls had to warm up the pies and cook the turkey by twelve sharp the day she arrived.
When aunt Susanna left, the girls sighed sadly. They had another plan for Thanksgiving day – they wanted to have their dinner at home. But they realized that if they upset their aunt, she could easily change her mind about the college for Margaret, and Maggie would never have a second chance.
It was Kate who saved the situation: “Let me and Agnes go to Aunt Susanna’s house and cook dinner there. Maggie and Laura stay here cooking dinner for us. This way we won’t miss our own Thanksgiving.”
So, in the morning on Thanksgiving Day Agnes and Kate got up early and headed to Aunt Susanna’s house to have enough time to cook.
They weighed the turkey to find out the cooking time, and put the pies in the oven in advance. When the dinner was done, they carefully set and decorated the dining-room table. Suddenly there was a loud cry from the yard. Tony, the neighbours’ little boy, had fallen into the well. The girls rushed to help him out and forgot to lock the door. When they were back, they found out that the dinner had been ruined by the neighbours’ dog.
‘What shall we do?” Agnes cried desperately. Unlike her sister, resourceful Kate never lost control. She decided to borrow the girls’ dinner from home. Agnes and Kate had to run all the way because they had only twenty minutes left before the aunt’s train arrived. They burst into the kitchen, where Maggie and Laura had just served the dinner, grabbed it and ran away.
Just as the train’s whistle blew, Thanksgiving dinner in Aunt Susanna’s house was arranged so that she would not notice any change. When she came in, the dinner was on the table. Aunt Susanna was satisfied that everything was cooked and served the way she wanted it to be.
Two days later, Maggie was sent to college.
How did the valuable present from south africa get to england
Задание №11849.
Чтение. ОГЭ по английскому
Вы проводите информационный поиск в ходе выполнения проектной работы. Определите, в каком из текстов A — F содержатся ответы на интересующие Вас вопросы 1 — 7. Один из вопросов останется без ответа.
1. Why did a prehistoric reptile get a girl’s name?
2. Where is the Isle of Wight?
3. What is the origin of the island’s name?
4. What animal is prohibited on the Isle of Wight?
5. What is the emblem of the Isle of Wight?
6. What do tourists take from the Isle of Wight as a memory?
7. What is special about the language spoken on the island?
A. The Isle of Wight is considered to be the largest island of England. The island measures about 380 square km, of which about half is an area of outstanding natural beauty. About 140,000 people live on the island and several million people visit it each year. This paradise is located in the English Channel which separates the continent and Great Britain.
B. The accent of the Isle of Wight is similar to the traditional dialect of southern England. While speaking, the natives of the island drop some consonants and put an emphasis on longer vowels. The Isle of Wight has its own local and regional words. Some of their words (e.g. grockle – visitor, tourist and nipper – a younger male person) are used in the neighbouring areas of the mainland too.
C. There are many red squirrels which are the only squirrel native to the British Isles. However, there are few of them left on the mainland now. Red squirrels are being replaced by American grey squirrels. The grey squirrels carry the deadly parapox virus, which is fatal to the reds. The strait between the island and the mainland provides a barrier to grey squirrels. It is illegal to bring a grey squirrel onto the island, with a penalty of two-year’s imprisonment.
D. The Isle of Wight is not large, but it has lots of sights to see. One of the most well-known places is Alum Bay which is famous for the sand on its beach. The sand is of different colours – from red to purple, from brown to white. Tourists usually buy a glass paperweight with stripes of coloured sand, and take it back home as a souvenir.
E. The Isle of Wight has recently been declared the Dinosaur capital of the UK! Bones of more than 25 different species were found on the small island, including the largest British dinosaur. In 2009, five-year-old Daisy Morris discovered the remains of an undiscovered species on the beach, which has been named after her – the Vectidraco (Dragon of the Wight) Daisymorrisae.
F. The correct spelling of the island’s name is Wight not White. Wight is an old English word to describe a creature or living being. The experts do not have a common opinion on why the island was called that. The only thing that can be said for sure is that the name has nothing to do with the colour.
| Текст | A | B | C | D | E | F |
| Вопрос |
Решение:
В тексте A содержится ответ на вопрос 2 (Where is the Isle of Wight? — Где находится остров Уайт?): «This paradise is located in the English Channel which separates the continent and Great Britain.»
В тексте B содержится ответ на вопрос 7 (What is special about the language spoken on the island? — Что особенного в языке, на котором говорят на острове?): «While speaking, the natives of the island drop some consonants and put an emphasis on longer vowels.»
В тексте C содержится ответ на вопрос 4 (What animal is prohibited on the Isle of Wight? — Какое животное запрещено на острове Уайт?): «It is illegal to bring a grey squirrel onto the island, with a penalty of two-year’s imprisonment.»
В тексте D содержится ответ на вопрос 6 (What do tourists take from the Isle of Wight as a memory? — Что туристы берут на память об острове Уайт?): «Tourists usually buy a glass paperweight with stripes of coloured sand, and take it back home as a souvenir.»
В тексте E содержится ответ на вопрос 1 (Why did a prehistoric reptile get a girl’s name? – Почему доисторическая рептилия получила девичье имя?): «. Daisy Morris discovered the remains of an undiscovered species on the beach, which has been named after her – the Vectidraco Daisymorrisae.»
В тексте F содержится ответ на вопрос 3 (What is the origin of the island’s name? — Каково происхождение названия острова?): «Wight is an old English word to describe a creature or living being.»
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