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1. Read the text and mark the following statements «True» (T) or «False» (F).

Christopher Paolini was born on 17 November 1983 in Southern California. He has lived most of his life in Paradise Valley, Montana, with his parents and younger sister, Angela. The tall,jagged Beartooth Mountains rise on one side of Paradise Valley. Snowcapped most of the year,they inspired the fantastic scenery in «Eragon».

Christopher was homeschooled by his parents. As a child, he often wrote short stories and poems, often went to the library, and read much. Some of his favourite books were Bruce Coville’s «Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher», Frank Herbert’s «Dune», and Raymond E. Feist’s «Magician». The idea of «Eragon» began as daydreams of a teen.

T F

1) Christopher Paolini is a British writer.

2) The Paolinis are a family of five.

3) The nature in Christopher’s native place is very beautiful.

4) Christopher got his education in the local school.

5) As a child, the boy drew fantastic pictures of the place where he lived.

6) Christopher Paolini wrote «Eragon» after watching a fantasy film.

2. Read the text. Make the sentences below the text true.

One of England’s oldest towns, Winchester is a historic site with a unique cathedral which original foundations are thought to be over thirteen hundred years old. In addition, the cathedral contains the grave of the author Jane Austin. While in Winchester, be sure to see the Great Hall. Long ago it was Winchester Castle built in the 13th century. Unfortunately, the «Round Table» on display wasn’t there at the time of the legendary King Arthur — but that does not stop tourists from going to see it.

1) Winchester’s cathedral was built less than six hundred years ago.

2) There are a famous writer’s manuscripts in the cathedral.

3) The famous «Round Table» on display is connected with one of the kings of England.

3. Read the text below. Match choices (A—G) to (1—6). There is one choice you do not

need to use.

The Spiderwick Chronicles

«The Spiderwick Chronicles» is a series of children’s books by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black. They write about the adventures of the Grace children, twins Simon and Jared 1) , after they move into Spiderwick Estate and discover a world of faeries that they never knew existed.

According to a letter from Holly Black, it all started when she and Tony DiTerlizzi were at a bookstore 2) and were given a letter that the Grace children 3) . The letter told them about a book that «tells people 4) and how to protect themselves». The letter went on to say, «We just want people to know about this. The things 5) could happen to anyone». A few days later, according to Black, she and DiTerlizzi met the Grace children, and 6) became «The Spiderwick Chronicles».

A the story the children told them

B how to find faeries

C where the story began

D had left for them

E and their older sister Mallory

F that have happened to us

G signing autographs

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31.03.2022 21:52

1 The Constitution is the main document of the USA.

2 The Constitution of the USA was signed in 1787.

3 Twenty- six Amendments have been added to the Constitution since 1787.

4 The Constitution proclaims a federal system of government which keeps both the states and the federal power from getting too much power.

5 The federal government is given  powers to make peace or war, to issue money and to regulate the trade and so on.

6 The federal power is located in Washington, D.C.

7 The legislative power is vested in Congress.

8 There are 435 members in the House of Representatives .

9 The President is the head of the executive power in the USA.

10 The President's elections take place every 4 years.

11 The Secretary of State deals with foreign affairs in the USA.

12 The Bill of Rights guarantees individual liberties: freedom of word, religion and so on.

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максик88
11.11.2020 13:18

1. “I’m going out now, but I’ll be back by nine,” he said. He said he _is going___ out, but he will come___ back by nine.

2. He said, “If what you say is true I must go to the police.” He said he __will__ go to the police if what I said was true.

3. Jack said, “It was a very useful discussion.” Jack said it was___ a very useful discussion.

4. John said, “I can solve that problem.” John told us he _can solve that problem.

5. Dave said, "I have finished the project." Dave told me he has finished the project.

6. “I’m going out now, but I’ll be back by nine,” he said. He said he is goinh out, but he will come___ back by nine.

7. “I’m living with my parents at present,” she said, “but I hope to have a flat of my own soon.” She said she is living___ with her parents at present, but she hope__ to have a flat of her own soon.

8. “I’m leaving tomorrow,” she said. – “We’ll come and see you off,” we said. She said she will leave___ the next day, we replied we will come___ and see her off.

9. “We’ll wait for you if you're late,” they said. They said they will wait___ for us if we will late___ late.

10. He said, “If what you say is true I must go to the police.” He said he must go to the police if what I _said___ was true.

11. Julie said, "I don't want to go." – Julie said she doesn't want to go.

12. "I'm going to move to Ohio," said Bruce. – Bruce said he is going___ to move to Ohio.

13. Jack said, “It was a very useful discussion.” – Jack said it _was__ a very useful discussion.

14. "I may be late," said Mike. – Mike told me he may be late.

15. Tom said, “I have finished my work.” – Tom told us he has finished___ his work.

16. Julia said: “I’ll come back tomorrow.” Julia said she will come back__ back the next day.

17. Mike said: “I’ve bought CDs to watch tonight.” Mike said he _has bought___ CDs to watch that night.

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