B. Перепишите и письменно переведите данные выше предложения на русский язык

V. Правильным переводом выделенного придаточного предложения является:

1. Tower Bridge was built in 1984 and is made of two parts which can be lifted, for ships passing under the bridge. (…которые могут поднять для того, чтобы суда прошли под мостом).

a) да b) нет

2. The origin of London may be dated as the beginning of the 1st century A.D., when the Celtic tribe settled near the Thames. (…, когда племя Кельтов поселилось около Темзы).

a) да b) нет

3. The chronicles mentioned that Columbus became the first explorer to reach South America. (…, о Колумбе первым достигшем Южной Америки).

a) да b) нет

VI. Прочитайте и письменно переведите текст:

Scotland’s traditions

1. The thistle is the national emblem of Scotland. This is how, according to a curios legend, that plant came to be chosen as a badge, in preference to any other.

2. The Scottish national costume (Highland dress) includes a kilt-a kneelength pleated tartan skirt worn by men. For evening, the kilt is worn with a fur sporran, tartan socks, an elaborate jacket, and a frilly shirt. The Scottish beret – tam-o’-shanter – is a woolen cap without a brim but with a pompon or a feather on top, traditionally worn pulled down at one side. It got its name after Tam o’Shanter, the hero of Burns.

3. For Scotsmen Robert Burns is an institutional as well as poet. He united his countrymen in a sentimental bond. Every year on January 25 (on his birthday) a celebration called Burns Night is held not only in Scotland and in many places in England, but also amongst British people living in other countries. The celebration usually takes the form of a supper (called Burns Supper) at which traditional Scottish piper plays, wearing the national costume. Some of Burns’ most popular poems are recited and there may be Scottish dancing after the meal is finished.

4. In spring many towns of Scotland hold cultural festivals. The best-known one is Edinburgh International Festival of Music and Drama.

5. Summer is also the season for Highland Gatherings (a traditional annual festival) of Scottish sports and music. The most famous is the Braemar Gathering traditionally attended by members of the royal family. Other Gatherings (Games) held at various towns of the Highlands are also very popular. They include tossing the caper (a heavy wooden pole) and other events testing strength, bagpipe music and dancing.

VII. Укажите номер абзаца, в котором есть ответы на следующие вопросы:

1. What is the national emblem of Scotland?

a) 3 b) 1 c) 2 d) 4

2. How does the Scottish beret look like?

a) 2 b) 1 c) 3 d) 5

3. When are annual cultural festivals held?

a) 5 b) 1 c) 4 d) 2

4. What does the Scottish national costume include?

a) 2 b) 5 c) 3) 1

5. What can you say about Gathering?

a) 4 b) 2 c) 1 d) 5

V вариант

I. A. Видовременной формой глагола–сказуемого в следующих предложениях является:

1. The “Irish question” continued as one of the major problems of British politics during the 19th century.

a) Present Simple Active Voice (A.V.); b) Past Simple A.V.

c) Present Progressive (Continuous) A.V; d) Past Perfect A.V.

2. Scottish public schools have been comprehensive for much longer than the schools in England.

a) Present Perfect A.V; b) Present Simple A.V;

c) Present Progressive (Continuous) A.V; d) Past Perfect A.V.

3. Scottish children move from primary to secondary schools at the age of twelve, not eleven as in England.

a) Present Perfect A.V; b) Present Simple A.V;

c) Present Progressive (Continuous) A.V; d) Past Simple A.V.

4. According to the legend Tower will fall and England with it if the ravens disappear.

a) Past Simple A.V; b) Future Perfect A.V;

c) Future Simple A.V; d) Present Simple A.V.

5. Westminster Abbey is associated with the history of the British Isles as a center of worship.

a) Present Simple Passive Voice (P.V.); b) Present Perfect P.V;

c) Present Progressive (Continuous) P.V; d) Past Simple P.V.

6. British universities will be sought out by young person from other countries.

a) Present Simple P.V; b) Past Simple P.V;

c) Future Simple P.V; d) Future Progressive (Continuous) P.V.

7. Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the Queen, was built in the 18th century.

a) Future Simple P.V; b) Past Simple P.V;

c) Present Simple P.V; d) Past Perfect P.V.