4. a. Read some facts about the National Library and group them according to the plan in ex. 2b.
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1. It is one of the most
famous sights in Minsk.
2. It has a rich collection of
books. 3. It combines high
technologies, modern design
and unusual architecture.
4. It looks like a gigantic
diamond, which symbolises the value of knowledge.
5. In 1989 two architects (Viktor Kramarenko and Mikhail
Vinogradov) with the idea of a diamond design won the
design competition. 6. The construction began in 2002.
7. The library was opened in 2006. 8. It's located in the
green area and surrounded by a park. 9. Now it is an
information, cultural and social centre. 10. It is a 23-storey
building. 11. It's worth visiting for at least two reasons:
it has a museum of rare books, e.g. original books of
Francysk Skaryna, and the observation deck where you
can get a great view of Minsk. 12. You can go on a guided
tour of the library if you want to get more information.
13. A lot of political, cultural and educational events are held
here. 14. The old library was too small to hold everything.
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