248 Read the information about Strange
Town and listen to the programme. Choose the
correct answers. Then listen again and check.
1 New Amsterdam changed to New York
because
a people travelled there from York.
(b) the British invaded it and named it after
the Duke of York.
c people didn't like the original name.
2 Why is Why called Why?
a Because people there ask a lot of
questions.
b Because it is on the River Why.
C Because the road is in the shape of a Y.
3 People named their town Happy because –
a they discovered gold there.
b they discovered water there.
c happy people established it.
4 Is Hell a nice place?
a Yes, but in the past the river there was
dangerous to cross.
b No, a lot of criminals lived there in the
past.
c It's a nice town, but it is very hot there.​

Native Americans came from Asia. Over 20 000 years ago they traveled across the land between Siberia and Alaska. When English colonists came to the New World on board the "Mayflower" the native Americans met them and were very friendly and helped them a lot.In those days people lived in small earth houses and grew their own food. Some Indians ate only grass, nuts, and what fruit they could find. Other people were fishermen and lived in wooden houses. Most native Americans were very peaceful. They wanted to live happily with nature and each other. They believed in many gods and thought that the gods live in trees, stones, water and fire. They believed their gods could bring success in hunting, farming and fishing. They often had special ceremonies with dances and music before they went hunting or fishing or when they began farming.Native Americans songs and poems are a very important part of their traditions as they help them to keep their history and culture alive. Another famous tradition was smoking of a peace pipe. When they smoked this pipe together with people they did not know it meant friendship and peace. Many years ago Native American tribes lived in all parts of the USA, and hunted and fished wherever they choose. Now most of them live in poor lands to the west of Mississippi River. Many live in "reservations".

1. What a fine day!
2. I would like meat and fish.
3. She is an engineer.
4. My parents have many apple trees.
5. I have a cow. My cow is black and white.
6. This girl is small and that is high.
7 London is situated on the Thames.
8. My friend lives in Africa.
9. This tourist goes to the west.
10. I can see the Sun and the Moon at the same time.

1. I went to the Smirnovs.
2. I would like a glass of mineral water.
3 The USA is situated in the southern part of America.
4. I get up at 6 o'clock in the morning .
5. I have a friend. My friend is funny.
6. This is Nick.
7 The new film was not interesting.