Task 2. Complete the text using the words from the box. the East sunrise the West sunset the highest
When the Sun comes over the horizon in the morning we call it (1) . When the Sun goes behind the horizon we call it (2).
When the Sun rises in (3), it’s morning. At noon it is in (4) position. In the evening the Sun moves to (5).
But the Sun doesn’t move around the Earth. But the Earth does!
2) Where were you in summer? - I was at the sea-side.
3) What city did you visit? - I visited Sochi.
4) What excursions did you have? - I had lots of excursions such as Krasnaya Polyana, Sochi Park, Aquapark, park of rare plants and others.
5) What did you like most? - I liked Krasnaya Polyana most.
6) Why did you like it? - Because the nature is so impressive there.
7) Who accompanied you in your trip? - My parents and my sister were in Sochi with me.
8) Where did you live during your rest? - We lived in a hotel.
9) What did you like most about it? - I liked that it was near the sea and the food they served was very tasty.
10) Were there any sporting grounds there? - Yes, there were tennis , footbal and basketball grounds .
11) Was there a pool on the territory of the hotel? - Yes, there was one, quite big.
12) What about people in Sochi - were they friendly with you? - Yes, they were very friendly and helpful.
13) Could you tell me about the sea? - Yes, of course! The sea was warm and clean, the beach was equipped with everything we needed for sunbathing and swimming.
14) Were there any entertainments on the beach? - Yes, there were slides of different size right in the sea, equipment for diving, water-bike riding, high rope-jumping into the water, and many others.
15) Did you visit any concerts there? - Yes, I visited a big concert hall there, many Russian pop-stars took part in the performance.
16) Was the weather favourable? -Yes, quite. I had a lot of time for sun-bathing.
17) Did you make friends with anybody? - Yes, I met one boy from St.Petersburg there. We had lots of fun!
18) And what about museums? - Oh yes, I visited a picture gallery and a photo exhibition.
19) And did you take many photos? -Yes, hundreds, I think.)
20) Do you want to get back to Sochi next summer? - Oh, I liked Sochi very much, but I want to discover something new.
2. Узкие улицы этого города напоминают мне Венецию. - The narrow streets of this town/city remind me of Venice.
3. Королева Великобритании царствует, но не правит. - The Queen of Great Britain reigns but does not rule.
4. Самые известные короны британских монархов можно увидеть в Тауэре. - The most well-known crowns of British monarchs can be seen in the Tower.
5. Кто в вашей семье интересуется политикой? - Who's interested in politics in your family?
6. Сколькими парками в Лондоне и около Лондона владеет королевская семья. - How many parks in London and around London are owned by the Royal Family.
7. У королевы Елизаветы 2 несколько официальных резеденций в
Великобритании, одна из них находится в Шотландии. - Queen Elizabeth the second (или просто Elizabeth II) has got several official residences in Great Britain, one of them is in Scotland.
8. Гайд-парк, Риджентс-парк и парк св. Джеймса - королевские парки Лондона. - Hyde Park, Regent's Park and St James's Park are the Royal Parks of London.
9. Многие места в Лондоне тесно связаны с королевской семьей. - Many places in London are closely associated with the Royal Family.