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WASHIGTON
If you hear the name “Washington”, you might 1___ at first of America. In actual fact there 2___ at least fifty places in the world called Washington, but the original Washington is in North-East England, just South of Newcastle.
The ancestors of George Washington, America’s first president, 3___ from this village. William de Hertburn, his first ancestors to live there, 4___ to the village of Washington in 1183. Taking on the name of his new home, he 5___ William de Washington. Imagine – if William 6___ to Washington, America’s first president and the city of Washington in America might have been called Hertburn instead!
But Washington (near Newcastle) 7___ famous for another reason – it is a “new town”, that is a town planned and built in the countryside around the old village of Washington. There 8___ nine industrial estates. Designed as villages each with a different character, the housing estates 9___ from each other by trees and fields and each has its own shops, primary school and community hall. There is a special road system linking the industrial estates to each other and to the motorway, thus keeping the residential areas free of industrial traffic. On the one hand the 10___ car plant in the world (built by Japanese firm) and on the other hand the beautifully restored buildings of the old village of Washington are both typical of Washington – the best of what is old and the best of what is new.
1. A think B to think C thinks D thinking
2. A are B is C to be D has been
3. A is coming B came C comes D will come
4. A is moving B moves C has moved D moved
5. A will become B is becoming C became D are becoming
6. A doesn’t move B hadn’t moved C isn’t moving D aren’t moving
7. A be B are C is D will be
8. A be B is C will be D are
9. A are separated B is separated C has separated D separates
10.A advancement B most advancement C most advanced D most advance
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In 1718 Defoe was 1___ (NEAR) sixty years old. He had a full and 2___ (INTEREST) life. He 3___ (TRAVEL), tried many professions and wrote many books and pamphlets.
In 1712 Defoe met a 4___ (SAIL) who had been on a desert island. Alexander Selkirk was his name. for more than four years he had lived alone on that island, managing not only to stay alive, but also to make himself fairly 5___ (COMFORT). At last he was rescued through the happy chance of a ship putting in at this island for water.
When he ___ (FINAL) returned to London, his adventures became the talk of the town. Several accounts of his experiences were printed and soon 7___ (FORGET).
But Defoe didn’t forget. Selkirk’s unique experience captured his 8___ (IMAGINE). What would a man do, all alone? How would he live? Thus Defoe turned to writing the story of a shipwrecked man. He chose an island in a 9___ (DIFFER) part of the world for his story and created an imaginary character for his hero, Robinson Crusoe. With his skill as a 10___ (JOURNAL) he was able to make his story seem absolutely true. The book was a great success.
Летние языковые школы английского языка в США, языковые лагеря в СШАШколы английского языка в США
Языковые школы и курсы в Соединенных штатах Америки – это отличная возможность за короткие сроки обучиться английскому, попутешествовать по другой стране, обзавестись множеством знакомств и просто незабываемо провести время. Не зависимо от того, нужен вам английский язык для свободного общения, для подготовки к сдаче экзаменов на получение международных сертификатов, для поступления в ВУЗ или просто для того, чтобы весело и с пользой провести летние каникулы, очень важно подойти к выбору языкового центра со всей долей ответственности. Благо, выбор действительно радует.
Формат обучения можно выбрать тот, который вам наиболее приемлем. Это может быть летний языковой лагерь в США, в котором вам предложат более обширную программу (проживание в лагере, организация досуга и т.п.), кратко долго или интенсивные языковые школы на базе университетов или частные языковые курсы.
Что касается длительности, то в зависимости от желаемого уровня знаний и возможности пребывания на территории Соединенных Штатах, вы можете посещать школы английского языка в США в течении одного, двух или более семестров.
В таких международных языковых центрах можно за короткий срок овладеть языком, а все благодаря тому, что создается идеальная обстановка для обучения. Ведь прожить в стране, где говорят на английском – это лучший вариант для изучения языка. Причем овладеть им можно всесторонне, а не останавливаясь на определенной тематике.
География подобных учреждений достаточно обширная: языковой лагерь в США или курсы можно найти как в небольших, так и в крупных городах: Нью-Йорк, Сан-Франциско, Бостон или Чикаго. А летние языковые школы в США, которые расположены в прибрежных районах, позволят совместить незабываемый отдых и обучение.
Almaty - Kazakhstan's southern capital, a city of a half million inhabitants, the administrative, economic and cultural center of the country. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains semicircle Trans-Ili Alatau, it captivates with its originality. Alpine meadows, Tien-Shan spruce, gardens serve it as a kind of frame. On a high hill Koktyube is surveyed the entire city - panorama strictly lined with dressed in green neighborhoods, shot up into the bright blue sky beautiful tall buildings. Successfully entered in a mountain landscape, subordinate unified original decision, they make a beautiful city's skyline, which are widely used elements of national culture and achievements of modern construction equipment.
Almaty - a garden city. Half of its area is occupied by green spaces - pyramidal and silver poplar, elm, oak, birch, linden, black locust, pine and spruce. In the spring, when everything blooms, Almaty is particularly good. White foam gardens cover the surrounding mountains and down in the midst of urban neighborhoods, spread out a red carpet of tulips. Summer evening cool breeze from the mountains, and called for a walk along the boulevards and avenues, in an area with colorful flower beds, where bizarre spray jets scattered numerous fountains. Autumn foliage of gold charms, penetrated by the sun, the scent of the famous Almaty apples - aport. And how beautiful the city winter, short but frosty and snowy. On skis and skates stand then all citizens.
At all times of the year attracts mountain skating rink "Medeo". The famous ice ice world records, sparkles under the bright mountain sun. Because of its exceptional natural and unique data engineering and architectural design, the sports complex has received worldwide fame, became the pride of Almaty.
South capital of Kazakhstan is generous and hospitable. Heat and sun greets the guests and she prettier every year.
For information: Almaty, Kazakh language is translated as "Apple", while the Alma-Ata - is a collection of Kazakh words "Apple-grandfather." There is a good article about the names of the city, read вроде так