Match the words with their definitions.
Heritage 2) Convention 3) Site 4) Mankind
5) Landmark 6) To inscribe 7) To launch 8) To exist
a) _________ a building or a place that is very important because of its history, and that should be preserved.
b) _________ to be real; to be present in a place or a situation; to live.
c) _________ to write or cut words, your name, etc. onto something.
d) _________ the history, traditions and quantities that a country or society has had for many years and that are considered as an important part of its character.
e) _________ to share an activity, especially an organized one.
f) _________ an official agreement between countries or leaders.
g) _________ all humans, thought about as one large group; the human race.
h) _________ a place where a building, town , etc, was, is, or will be.
Complete the sentences with the words from the previous task.
According to the Celtic legend, the place was the burial ________________________ of ancient kings.
The team’s name is __________________________ on the base of the trophy.
One of the Belfast’s most famous ____________________________, the Grosvenor hall, has been visited by my friends.
We discussed the articles from the European ______________________ on human rights.
Opportunities _________________________ for our school club to gain sponsorship for a school museum.
These beautiful old buildings are a part of our national _____________________.
The exhibition tells the visitors about the most important events in the history of ______________________________.
In 2002, a scheme was __________________________ to promote and encourage interest in conserving the area.
Complete the sentences with the gerund.
Is ______________________________ (to travel) your hobby?
I’ve always dreamt of _____________________ (to visit) great Britain.
I enjoy _______________________ (to read) books about wonders of the world.
I look forward to _____________________ (to hear) from you.
I couldn’t help _____________________(to smile) when they were planning their trip.
You cannot visit a museum without ____________________ (to buy) a ticket.
My friends don’t mind me ______________________(to join) them in a tour.
Mary can’t stand _____________________ (to go) on long walks.
My parents earn their living by ______________________ (to build) houses.
Jim has started _______________________(to work) hard at his English since ___________________________(to enter) the university.
Write a postcard to your friend about your trip to Great Britain.
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TEST THE 9TH FORM AMAZING BRITAIN
Variant 2.
Match the words with their definitions.
To marvel 2) a stride 3) A speculation 4) a host 5) a tomb
6) unparalleled 7) Comprising 8) Mounds 9) Extra-terrestrial
a) _______ a large number of people or things; a person who invites guests to a meal/ party.
b) _______ a large grave, built of stone above or below the ground.
c) _______ being the parts that form something.
d) _______ to be very surprised or impressed by something.
e) _______ connected with life existing outside the earth.
f) _______ a large pile of earth or stones, a small hill.
g) _______ one long step.
h) _______ used to emphasize that something is bigger, better or worse than anything than anything else like it.
i) _______ the act of forming opinions about what has happened or what might happen without knowing all the facts.
Complete the sentences with the words from the previous task.
Visitors from all over the world come to ________________________ at this amazing feat of engineering.
Many great ______________________ have been undertaken in our understanding of the original purpose of Stonehenge.
It was discussed over and over again. As a __________________________ has gone on over the centuries, a whole _____________________ of colourful stories has arisen – and the search for explanations is still going strong today.
One of the most popular modern alternative explanations for
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Ответ:
a) 5 Landmark
b) 8 To exist
c) 6 To inscribe
d) 1 Heritage
e) 6 To launch
f) 2 Convention
g) 4 Mankind
h) 3 Site
_________
According to the Celtic legend, the place was the burial site of ancient kings.
The team’s name is inscribed on the base of the trophy.
One of the Belfast’s most famous landmark, the Grosvenor hall, has been visited by my friends.
We discussed the articles from the European Convention on human rights.
Opportunities existing for our school club to gain sponsorship for a school museum.
These beautiful old buildings are a part of our national heritage.
The exhibition tells the visitors about the most important events in the history of Mankind.
In 2002, a scheme was launched to promote and encourage interest in conserving the area.
____________________
Is travelling your hobby?
I’ve always dreamt of visiting great Britain.
I enjoy reading books about wonders of the world.
I look forward to hearing from you.
I couldn’t help smiling when they were planning their trip.
You cannot visit a museum without buying a ticket.
My friends don’t mind me joining them in a tour.
Mary can’t stand going on long walks.
My parents earn their living by building houses.
Jim has started working hard at his English since entering the university.
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Write a postcard to your friend about your trip to Great Britain:
Hello, my dear friend!
I'm writing you from Great Britain. I'm on vacation now. The country is really great. I've seen a lot of beautiful places, such as the Trafalgar Square and the Tower.
Looking forward to our meeting.
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