Ть будь ласка зробити цю вправу gold mine in scotland if you were interested (0) a gold mine, you would probably not think (11) to scotland to begin your career. but (12) a gold rush in scotland a hundred years ago, even though it only lasted (13) a short time. the (14) thing about this gold rush was that the man who started it, a mr gilchrist (15) back from australia after (16) many years looking for gold without success. (17) , while he was standing on a bridge near his home, he (18) that the stream was shining brightly. he (19) surprised to realize that the gold he had been looking for (20) long time was on his doorstep, so to speak. he (21) to work immediately but he soon told his neighbours about this good (22) and hundreds of men (23) the village, hoping to make their fortunes, too. after a year or so, the gold had gone and (24) but expeditions have been formed (25) since then to see where the gold comes from. so far (25) (26) find the source and interest has died down (27) the greater attractions of the ‘black gold’ off the scottish coast, the oil recently discovered in the north sea which (28) to provide scotland with great wealth in the future. 0 a for becoming b in becoming c on becoming d to become 10 a to go b of going c in going d with going 11 a there has been b it has been c there was d it was 12 a during b while c for d since 13 a strangest b most strange c stranger d more strange 14 a has just come b was just coming c had just come d just came 15 a to pass b to spend c passing d spending 16 a one time b once upon a time c one occasion d one day 17 a noticed b remarked c viewed d accounted 18 a had to be b was to be c should have been d must have been 19 a so b such c such a d a so 20 a came b made c put d set 21 a chance b luck c sort d event 22 a reached to b reached at c arrived to d arrived at 23 a also had the men b also the men had c so had the men d so the men had 24 a from time to time b on different times c for the time being d in different times 25 a anyone b no one c someone d none 26 a has been able to b could c can d is able to 27 a because of b because c for d due 28 a will be probable b will likely c is probable d is likely
5). Unfortunately, it is very difficult to find time forgoing in for sports regularly. 6). People have become too busy nowadays. 7). There are quite a number of people who prefer watching sporting events rather than taking part in them. 8). They are so-called sportfans. 9). They pack stadiums during sport matches and competitions, they sit glued to the TV, and they are ready to give every moral support to their favourite sportsmen or teams.
10). In the meantime thousands of people devote their spare time to going in for sports. 11). They play indoor and outdoor games: volleyball, basketball, table-tennis, hockey, law-tennis. 12). The number of participants and spectators show that the most popular games are basketball, hockey and, of course, football. 13). A lot of people go in for track-and-field athletics, cycling, boxing, wrestling, gymnastics and so on.
14). Hockey, figure skating, skiing and skating are among the most popular winter sports. 15). In summer swimming is enjoyed by millions of people. 16). There are also many indoor swimming pools, which make swimming possible all the year round. 17). Cycling is useful exercise, too, because it takes you out into the fresh air and gives much work to all the muscles. 18). So if you arrange your day correctly you can find an opportunity for sports.
Відповідь:
1. What are the names of the islands situated to the west of the continent of Europe?
- Great Britain, Ireland
"The larger of them is called Great Britain, and the smaller, Ireland."
2. What parts does the island of Great Britain consist of?
- consists of England, Scotland and Wales
"The island of Great Britain consists of England, Scotland and Wales."
3. What is the official name of Great Britain?
- United Kingdom
"UK (the United Kingdom) is the official name of the country, occasionally referred to as Great Britain"
4. How are the people living in the UK called?
- People of Wales are named Welsh. People of Scotland are called Scottish. People who live in Northern Ireland are called Irish.
"The residents of Wales are named Welsh, while the people of Scotland are called Scottish. The correct common name for English, Scottish and Welsh is British. Those who live in Northern Ireland are called Irish"
5. Why is the climate of the British Isles moderate?
- This is due to the warm current of the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf Stream.
"This is due to the warm current of the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf Stream."
6. What is the highest mountain in the UK?
- The highest mountain is Ben Nevis in the Highlands of Scotland
"The highest mountain is Ben Nevis in the Highlands of Scotland"
7. What are the longest and most important rivers in the UK?
- the longest rivers are the Severn and the Thames
"the longest rivers are the Severn and the Thames."
8. What is the capital of the country?
- London.
"The capital of the country is London."
9. What type of state is the UK?
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10. Who rules the country?
- Monarchs
"For centuries monarchs ruled Britain. "