Sara wants to become a famous star

She found out about the audition from the advertisement in a national newspaper.

This performance was special for Sara because it was on TV.

III.

Belarusian customs and traditions

The roots of Belarusian culture come from the pre-Christian times and have a lot in common with traditions of other European cultures. Traditional rites, music and art elements are widely used in cultural life at present, and they illustrate the connection between the old and young Belarusian culture.

Like other countries Belarus has its own holidays. They are of two kinds – traditional national holidays and religious holidays. National holidays are both – a public celebration and a personal event in the family. The New Year Day is one of them. It is a popular public holiday which is widely celebrated in every family.

The 8^th of March is another national holiday when people show their love and respect for their mothers , grandmothers, sisters and girl-friends. It’s a tradition to present them with flowers and gifts.

One of the most important events in Belarusian culture is Kupalle – a holiday of nature with its roots deep in ancient times and connected with the solstice. The celebration goes through the whole night. This custom shows the importance of traditions in today’s culture.

Билет № 16( 47 )

I. WORLD DIGITAL LIBRARY OPENS

Всемирная цифровая библиотека открывается

 

1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

2. The author tells us about the person who created the library and why he decided to do it. Find this extract and read it aloud.

3. What ways are used to search the library?

4. Why is it a good idea to create such a library?

 

This text is about World digital library. This library lets people see rare items from around the world. The library contains about 1,200 items from 26 libraries in 19 countries.

Ый абзац. The World Digital Library was the idea of James H Billington. He is the head librarian of the USA's Library of Congress, the largest library in the world. Mr Billington hopes the new digital library will be used by young students and teachers everywhere to discover more about the world's cultural history. The library contains about 1,200 items from 26 libraries in 19 countries. An explanation of each item is available in seven languages — Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian.

They can enter historical dates, similar topics or country.

4. It is used by young students & teachers everywhere to discover more about the world’s cultural history. The library includes ancient books & maps.

II.

1. How do people call the sign @ in different countries?

2. How did Roy Tomlinson invent email?

3. Does it trouble that he is not very famous?

1. In English people call the sign @ simply ‘ at’; in South Africa it is ‘ monkey’s tail’; in Greece ‘ little duck’; in Poland ‘ little trunk’; in Russia ‘ little dog’; in Sweden it is ‘ elephant’s trunk’ and in Turkey it is ‘ear’.

Roy Tomlinson invented email in 1971, it took him three to six hours.

It doesn’t trouble him that he is not very famous.

III.

Customs and traditions of England

The English are very proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up. One of the most striking features of English life is the self – discipline and courtesy of people of all classes.

There is little noisy behaviour, no loud disputing in the street. Nobody rushes for seats in buses or trains.

The remarkable politeness of the English people is known all over the world. They are never tired of saying “ Thank you”, “ I’m sorry”.

In English homes the fire – place has always been the centre of interest in the room.

Englishmen are fond of gardening. Special attention is given to every bed of flowers, each bush or a tree.

The care of the English of the animals is very touching. As a rule there is a pet in every English home.

In the evening Englishmen go to pubs or to their clubs.

Билет № 17( 54 )

I. SPECIAL REQUEST TO EDUCATION MINISTER

Особые просьбы к Министру oбразования

 

1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

2. The children mention some qualities that their future teacher should possess. Find this extract and read it aloud.

3. Why did children like their last teacher?

4. What will happen if the school doesn't get a new teacher?

 

1.This text is about problems of any village school. It’s very difficult to recruit doctors & teachers to any village. There are no such conviences in a village.

Ий абзац. We don't mind how old the new teacher is, or whether it's a man or a woman. They should like the country and outdoor life, and be healthy. We would like someone who is patient, happy and does not shout. The teacher should be clever and know how to help us understand things. We'd like our teacher to be properly dressed and to come on time. They should be kind, make us feel happy in the school, and help us make our classroom nice. We would like someone who thinks of exciting things to do, inside and outside school. For example, our last teacher got us to write down the history of the village which our grandparents knew — we didn't realise how much the village had changed; make a nature calendar so we learned more about farming and about the animals and plants in our valley; read all sorts of books and write a newspaper about our village.

3.Because that teacher helped them to understand things. He got them to write down the history of the village & many other things.

4. If the Ministry does not send them a new teacher, they will have to leave their families & their valley to go to school.

II.

1. Where does the girl want to go and why?

2. Who doesn’t like the idea?

3. Who will pay for the trip?