Question

2. Here are some words from the text you are going to read. Read the sentences. Circle the answer that best matches the meaning of each highlighted word.
1. He is a prominent person in his country. a)strong b)very well-known
2. He's a great composer and improviser. a) a musician who performs without preparation b) a celebrity
3. The local council is responsible for repairing roads.
a) the highest political position in some countries b) a group of people who are elected to control a town, city, or area
4. He is a veterinarian; he is very kind to animals.
a) a doctor for animals b) a doctor for children
5. The magazine agreed to publish his story.
a) to prepare and print a story, etc. b) to write a story
6. She wanted to enjoy his moment of glory. a) great beauty b) praise and respect 7. He won the best actor award.
a) a prize b) money​

Answer 1

Ответ:

1. He is a prominent person in his country.

b)very well-known (выдающийся)

2. He's a great composer and improviser.

a) a musician who performs without preparation (improviser - мпровизатор, человек который может исполнять произведение, в данном случае музыкальное, без подготовки)

3. The local council is responsible for repairing roads.

b) a group of people who are elected to control a town, city, or area (local council - местный совет)

4. He is a veterinarian; he is very kind to animals.

a) a doctor for animals ( veterinarian - ветеринар, значит лечит животных)

5. The magazine agreed to publish his story.

a) to prepare and print a story, etc. ( publish - публиковать, печатать)

6. She wanted to enjoy his moment of glory.

b) praise and respect ( glory - слава, тоесть похвала и уважение к нему)

7. He won the best actor award.

a) a prize (award- награда, приз)