Task. Listen to the talk with Ben and Katy twice. CD3. Tapescript 1.And transcript for listening task can be found after the mark scheme.
Choose the correct option to complete the sentences
Ben…
studies but does not do well
does not study
studies and does well
does not go to school
Ben usually studies…
in the library
at home
in his friend’s house
in the park
On Ben’s desk there are…
papers, books and pens
pencils, books and pens
a pencil case and pens
copybooks and a laptop
Fill in the gaps with ONE WORD only.
Katy: Have lots of breaks. I alwaysfor thirty minutes. Then I have a break for five minutes.
Ben: I never have a. I sometimes study for two or three hours.
Once you visit Moscow, you will never forget it. I would like to tell you more about this amazing city.
Moscow is the capital and the largest city of Russia. Moscow is located in the north-central part of the European part of Russia. It was founded in 1147 by Prince Yuri Dolgoruky. Due to the convenient location, the city grew and expanded. If you look at the central part of Moscow from a bird’s eye view, this city will look like a wheel. The Kremlin is situated in the center. Nowadays, it is the center of the Russian Federation’s government.
There are a lot of museums (about 150), exhibitions and various galleries in the city.
The largest university of the country is the Moscow State University that was founded in 1755. The university is located in Moscow. Every year it opens its doors to thousands of students from different parts of Russia.
Moscow provides great job opportunities. Everyone here will find a job to his or her liking.
In fact, there is no perfect city. Therefore, it is worth mentioning some disadvantages of Moscow. First, there is a huge number of people. Most likely, a person who prefers living alone will not like it very much. Secondly, the traffic jams. Sometimes it seems that you spend a lifetime in traffic jams and queues. Moscow traffic jams stretch for kilometers. Many people refuse to buy cars in Moscow due to traffic jams and limited parking spaces. Instead, they prefer to use the subway.
What can you visit in Moscow?
One of the main sights of the capital, which is worth visiting, is Red Square. Red Square is the beloved place of Moscow citizens. It is located behind the Kremlin wall. Every year, there are military parades dedicated to the great holiday of the Russian people — the day of the Great Victory. There are always many people on Red Square every day, and there is a special cheerful atmosphere.
The Kremlin, which is the official residence of the Russian President, remains an importance place for everybody. The Kremlin is a real treasury. An eternal flame burns in front of the Kremlin’s Kutafya tower in memory of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War. The changing of the guard takes place every hour.
Every day, a large number of people lines up outside the Lenin Mausoleum to look at Vladimir Ilyich Lenin. He was the leader of the communist movement.
In Moscow, it is worth seeing St. Basil’s Cathedral, the famous cathedral with multi-colored domes.
In the center of Moscow, you can visit the Alexandrovsky Garden. The garden is famous for its architectural monuments and incredibly beautiful plants.
One of the favorite places of Moscow citizens is Gorky Park. You can find any kind of entertainment in the park. You can take part in free courses or go cycling or skateboarding. You can rent a bike and ride to Neskuchny Garden, the other famous park. At the end of Neskuchny Garden, you find yourself on Vorobyovy Gory. There is a beautiful view of the entire city in this place.
Every person who visits Moscow should go to the subway. Many people are using the subway instead of a car or taxi. In addition, it is quick and inexpensive to get anywhere by the subway. Many stations have a unique design and a fascinating history.
When you are in Moscow you should visit the following sights: VDNKh (which is the Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy), the Tretyakov Gallery, the Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics, the Armory, Old Arbat and New Arbat streets, Moscow City skyscrapers, Patriarch’s Ponds, Ostankino TV Tower and other places.
Moscow is the most important industrial city in Russia. Moscow’s factories produce a wide range of products: automobiles, chemical equipment, electrical equipment, steel, textiles, and measuring instruments.
Moscow is a city of contrasts. A city of great opportunities, where everyone can find himself or herself.
Небо ночью
Знаете ли вы?
А. К 1610 году итальянский астроном Галилео Галилей построил телескоп,
который видел Юпитер. Рядом с планетой он заметил несколько звезд. Он обнаружил,
что на самом деле это луны, путешествующие вокруг Юпитера. Это доказало, что
Земля не была центром Вселенной, и
навсегда изменило астрономию и науку.
Б. В ясную ночь можно увидеть около 2500 звезд. Днем можно
увидеть только Солнце. Свет от Солнца достигает
Земли за восемь минут .
C. Луна проходит лунный цикл от новолуния до полнолуния и
обратно до новолуния за 29,53 дня. Мы можем видеть Луну, потому что солнечный свет
отражается от его поверхности. Но когда Земля проходит между Солнцем и
Луной, она блокирует свет, и Луна кажется темно-красноватой
. Это называется лунным затмением.
Прочтите текст еще раз и найдите слова, значения которых соответствуют приведенным ниже значениям.
часть оборудования, через которую вы можете смотреть, чтобы объекты, находящиеся далеко
, казались ближе (параграф A),
чтобы использовать факты, чтобы показать, что что-то правда (параграф A),
ярко сияющее (параграф B)
сверху или снаружи чего-то (параграф D )
Прочтите предложения и напишите T для Истины, F для Ложь или NM для Не
упомянутого
Галилей открыл спутники Юпитера.
Днем не видно звезд.
Ежегодно в атмосферу Земли входит 2500 метеороидов.
Падающие звезды могут быть опасны для Земли.
Время между новолунием и полнолунием составляет 29,53 дня.
Вы все еще можете увидеть Луну во время лунного затмения,
Лунное затмение происходит раз в год