Тема Чтение
- Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается о
зависимости аварий от возраста и пола водителей.
CARS: PASSION OR PROBLEM?
1. For some people, the car is a convenient form of transportation. But for others, the car is an exciting hobby. Some people spend their lives collecting valuable cars. Others drive them in races. Cars are important to nearly everyone. They will certainly continue to bring us travel and adventure, no matter how they change in future.
2. Many people are unhappy with car traffic and pollution, as well as with the use of beautiful land for building new roads. They dream of turning parking lots into parks and replacing cars with bicycles. However most people around the world believe that the car is a necessary part of life in today’s world and the problem is to make it environmentally friendly.
3. Scientists and engineers all over the world seek for new sources of energy for the car. In Brazil alcohol is quite commonly used as fuel. Methane gas is another source of fuel, but it is not widely used. In many parts of the world the sun fulfils many energy needs. Solar panels heated by the sun produce electricity driving solar cars.
4. Despite the increase in women drivers, researchers found no evidence that this is changing accident patterns. Age is far more important than gender in the car. Inexperienced new drivers of both sexes are more likely to be involved in accidents. Nearly half of them take place when it is dark - Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается о
одном из самых популярных представлений Лондона.
LONDON SIGHTSEEING
1. Buckingham Palace is the Queen's official London residence. Built in 1702-1705 for the Duke of Buckingham, it was sold in 1761 to George III. The Palace was little used by royalty until Victoria's accession to the throne in 1837. London's most popular spectacle is Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. It lasts about 30 minutes.
2. Trafalgar Square is in the centre of London. In the middle of Trafalgar Square there is Nelson's Column. Admiral Nelson defeated the French at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. From that time English men wear black ties. This Column is fifty meters high. A lot of demonstrations and public meetings take place here.
3. The National Gallery occupies the whole of the north side of Trafalgar Square. It houses one of the finest art collections in the world. It includes paintings from Britain, Italian, Spanish, French, Dutch, Flemish and other famous schools. It has a priceless collection of paintings by the famous artists Van Gogh, Rubens, Constable and many others
4. The Tower of London is 900 years old. In the early days of England the English Kings lived there. Then it was a prison. Now it's a museum. Many tourists from other countries come to see its dark stone halls with small windows and thick doors. The Tower is still guarded by the famous Beefeaters who wear a traditional Sixteenth century uniform - Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается о
сооружении, которое было построено для защиты от захватчиков.
WORLD WONDERS
1. It has taken millions of years for the Colorado River to carve the Grand Canyon out of solid rock in Arizona in the United States. The youngest rocks at the top are 235 million years old and those at the bottom are about 2 billion years old. The canyon is 1.6 km at its deepest and 15 km wide, stretching over 450 km in length.
2. Work on the Colosseum in Rome started in AD 70 and it was completed 12 years later. It was built as an arena for gladiator contests, chariot races and other Roman sports. When it was ready, Emperor Titus had an opening ceremony that lasted 100 days. During the ceremony alone, 1,000 gladiators and 5,000 animals were killed!
3. In 221 BC Emperor Qin decided to build a wall to keep invaders out of China. The Great Wall took 10 years to build and used a workforce of 300,000 soldiers and 500,000 slaves. The main part of the wall is 3,460 km long, between 7 and 12 m high and between 6 and 15 m wide (enough to allow five men on horseback to ride side by side).
4. The Great Barrier Reef in northern Australia is a coral reef made of millions of tiny living sea creatures. It is 2,000 km long and it is the longest coral reef in the world. The water on the reef is shallow and warm and it is home to an impressive number of animals and fish. Many of them are not found anywhere else in the world - Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается о
месте, где можно потратить огромное количество денег на развлечения.
WORLD CITIES
1. Boston is an old American city. It was settled in 1630. Many of the original parts of the city are preserved as historic monuments. Walking along its streets, you can find Victorian houses with lace curtains and polished door-knockers, and old churchyards. In contrast to this, you can also find modern high risers.
2. Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. Its history goes back 650 years when the Maoris settled in the area. Now it is an important centre for business and industry. In 1985 the New Zealand government made the country a nuclear free zone and since then Auckland has been a centre for protest against nuclear testing in the Pacific.
3. American cities are similar to other cities around the world: In every country, cities reflect the values of the culture. Cities contain the very best aspects of a society: opportunities of education, employment, and entertainment. They also contain the very worst parts of a society: violent crime, racial conflict, and poverty.
4. In the 18th century fashionable London society followed George IV to Brighton. He found the climate agreeable and built his summer pavilion there. Today Brighton is very popular and in summer it is crowded with people carrying their umbrellas to the beach. There are a lot of places of amusement in Brighton and people spend lot of money there - Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается о
том, что сотни лет назад помогало женщинам уберечь платья от загрязнения.
CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
1. In the Bijago Islands the roles that men and women play are different. Men look after the children and wear jewellery and perfume when they go out. They spend hours in front of a mirror brushing their hair and choosing clothes to wear. Women find building houses preferable to shopping and do all kinds of jobs men normally do in other countries.
2. In ancient Egypt people had their nails, palms and soles of their feet stained with a red vegetable dye. They also highlighted the veins on their temples with blue paint. Women had their skin lightened with a reddish-yellow colouring; men had theirs darkened with orange paint. Both men and women used to line their eyes heavily with black powder.
3. Some fashions develop from religious beliefs. Rastafarians have their long hair twisted into thick strands. These are called dreadlocks. The lion is an important symbol in their religion and the dreadlocks symbolise a lion’s mane. Many other people, black and white, have adopted this hairstyle simply because they find it attractive.
4. High heels (каблуки) and platform shoes are not new. Hundreds of years ago, people used to wear them in the street because the streets were full of rubbish and mud. The rubbish didn’t touch their feet so their feet and dress didn’t get dirty. However they were uncomfortable and even dangerous to wear because of the terrible conditions of the roads - Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается о
размещении редакций многих национальных Британских газет.
NEWSPAPERS
1. In Britain there are 12 national daily newspapers and most people read one of them every day. Daily newspapers are not published on Sunday. National Sunday newspapers are larger than daily ones. Most of them express a political opinion and people choose the newspaper that they read according to their own political beliefs.
2. "The Times" is considered to be the most authoritative newspaper voice in the country. "The Guardian" appeals to well-educated readers interested in intellectual and social affairs. "The Daily Telegraph" is bought by educated upper-middle and middle-class readers. The "Financial Times", printed on pink paper, is read by businessmen.
3. Fleet Street in London used to be the home of most national daily and Sunday newspapers and that is why people often say "Fleet Street" to mean "the press" even now. In the 1980s most of the newspapers moved to new buildings in different parts of London to use new printing technologies.
4. British newspapers can be divided into two groups: quality and popular (tabloid). Quality newspapers are more serious and cover home and foreign news while popular newspapers like shocking, personal stories. These two groups of papers can be distinguished easily because the quality newspapers are twice the size of the popular newspapers - Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается о
новых видах топлива для автомобилей.
CARS: PASSION OR PROBLEM?
1. For some people, the car is a convenient form of transportation. But for others, the car is an exciting hobby. Some people spend their lives collecting valuable cars. Others drive them in races. Cars are important to nearly everyone. They will certainly continue to bring us travel and adventure, no matter how they change in future.
2. Many people are unhappy with car traffic and pollution, as well as with the use of beautiful land for building new roads. They dream of turning parking lots into parks and replacing cars with bicycles. However most people around the world believe that the car is a necessary part of life in today’s world and the problem is to make it environmentally friendly.
3. Scientists and engineers all over the world seek for new sources of energy for the car. In Brazil alcohol is quite commonly used as fuel. Methane gas is another source of fuel, but it is not widely used. In many parts of the world the sun fulfils many energy needs. Solar panels heated by the sun produce electricity driving solar cars.
4. Despite the increase in women drivers, researchers found no evidence that this is changing accident patterns. Age is far more important than gender in the car. Inexperienced new drivers of both sexes are more likely to be involved in accidents. Nearly half of them take place when it is dark - Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается о
государстве с высоким уровнем жизни населения.
ENGLISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES
1. Australia is the only country in the world that is also a continent. It is the sixth largest country and the smallest continent. Australia is one of the world's most developed countries. It is the world's leading producer and exporter of wool, minerals and farm goods. Income from the export enables Australians to have high standard of living.
2. Canada is the second largest country in the world. Ottawa is the capital of Canada. Today Canada is one of the most highly developed countries in the world. It is a major producer of electric power and a leading producer of wheat, oat and barley. Canada ranks among the world's top manufacturing countries.
3. New Zealand is an island. The capital of it is Wellington. New Zealand has one of the highest standards of living in the world. About 70% of New Zealand people have their own houses. Almost every family has a car. New Zealand is one of the world's developed countries with such industries as manufacturing and service industries.
4. The USA is the fourth largest country in the world. It is a highly developed industrial country. It is the world's leading producer of copper and oil and the world's second producer of iron ore and coal. Among the most important manufacturing industries are aircraft, cars, textiles, radio and television sets, armaments, furniture and paper - Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается об
одном из государственных символов Великобритании.
HE HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN
1. Once, the British Empire included many countries all over the world. The process of decolonization began in 1947. But in attempt not to lose influence over its former colonies the UK founded the Commonwealth, an association of former members of the British Empire. Though the Queen of GB is the Head of the Commonwealth she isn't the Queen of these countries.
2. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the official name of the British Kingdom. It is made up of 4 countries. They are England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland with capitals in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast, accordingly. GB consists of England, Scotland and Wales and does not include Northern Ireland.
3. The flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is known as the Union Jack. It is made up of three crosses: the cross of St. George (the patron saint of England), the cross of St. Andrew (the patron saint of Scotland) and the cross of St. Patrick (the patron saint of Ireland).
4. The adoption of Christianity in England took place in 664. In the 16th century Henry VIII of England quarrelled with Rome and declared himself head of the Anglican Church, which was a Protestant Church. The Irish people were divided into 2 religious groups: Catholics and Protestants - Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается о
многофункциональности одного из архитектурных памятников Лондона.
LONDON SIGHTSEEING
1. Buckingham Palace is the Queen's official London residence. Built in 1702-1705 for the Duke of Buckingham, it was sold in 1761 to George III. The Palace was little used by royalty until Victoria's accession to the throne in 1837. London's most popular spectacle is Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. It lasts about 30 minutes.
2. Trafalgar Square is in the centre of London. In the middle of Trafalgar Square there is Nelson's Column. Admiral Nelson defeated the French at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. From that time English men wear black ties. This Column is fifty meters high. A lot of demonstrations and public meetings take place here.
3. The National Gallery occupies the whole of the north side of Trafalgar Square. It houses one of the finest art collections in the world. It includes paintings from Britain, Italian, Spanish, French, Dutch, Flemish and other famous schools. It has a priceless collection of paintings by the famous artists Van Gogh, Rubens, Constable and many others.
4. The Tower of London is 900 years old. In the early days of England the English Kings lived there. Then it was a prison. Now it's a museum. Many tourists from other countries come to see its dark stone halls with small windows and thick doors. The Tower is still guarded by the famous Beefeaters who wear a traditional Sixteenth century uniform - Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается о
стране - ведущем производителе зерновых культур.
ENGLISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES
1. Australia is the only country in the world that is also a continent. It is the sixth largest country and the smallest continent. Australia is one of the world's most developed countries. It is the world's leading producer and exporter of wool, minerals and farm goods. Income from the export enables Australians to have high standard of living.
2. Canada is the second largest country in the world. Ottawa is the capital of Canada. Today Canada is one of the most highly developed countries in the world. It is a major producer of electric power and a leading producer of wheat, oat and barley. Canada ranks among the world's top manufacturing countries.
3. New Zealand is an island. The capital of it is Wellington. New Zealand has one of the highest standards of living in the world. About 70% of New Zealand people have their own houses. Almost every family has a car. New Zealand is one of the world's developed countries with such industries as manufacturing and service industries.
4. The USA is the fourth largest country in the world. It is a highly developed industrial country. It is the world's leading producer of copper and oil and the world's second producer of iron ore and coal. Among the most important manufacturing industries are aircraft, cars, textiles, radio and television sets, armaments, furniture and paper - Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается о
государстве, которое является зоной, свободной от ядерного оружия.
WORLD CITIES
1. Boston is an old American city. It was settled in 1630. Many of the original parts of the city are preserved as historic monuments. Walking along its streets, you can find Victorian houses with lace curtains and polished door-knockers, and old churchyards. In contrast to this, you can also find modern high risers.
2. Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. Its history goes back 650 years when the Maoris settled in the area. Now it is an important centre for business and industry. In 1985 the New Zealand government made the country a nuclear free zone and since then Auckland has been a centre for protest against nuclear testing in the Pacific.
3. American cities are similar to other cities around the world: In every country, cities reflect the values of the culture. Cities contain the very best aspects of a society: opportunities of education, employment, and entertainment. They also contain the very worst parts of a society: violent crime, racial conflict, and poverty
4. In the 18th century fashionable London society followed George IV to Brighton. He found the climate agreeable and built his summer pavilion there. Today Brighton is very popular and in summer it is crowded with people carrying their umbrellas to the beach. There are a lot of places of amusement in Brighton and people spend lot of money there - Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается о
государствах, входящих в состав Соединенного Королевства
Великобритании и Северной Ирландии.
THE HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN
1. Once, the British Empire included many countries all over the world. The process of decolonization began in 1947. But in attempt not to lose influence over its former colonies the UK founded the Commonwealth, an association of former members of the British Empire. Though the Queen of GB is the Head of the Commonwealth she isn't the Queen of these countries.
2. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the official name of the British Kingdom. It is made up of 4 countries. They are England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland with capitals in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast, accordingly. GB consists of England, Scotland and Wales and does not include Northern Ireland.
3. The flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is known as the Union Jack. It is made up of three crosses: the cross of St. George (the patron saint of England), the cross of St. Andrew (the patron saint of Scotland) and the cross of St. Patrick (the patron saint of Ireland).
4. The adoption of Christianity in England took place in 664. In the 16th century Henry VIII of England quarrelled with Rome and declared himself head of the Anglican Church, which was a Protestant Church. The Irish people were divided into 2 religious groups: Catholics and Protestants - Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается о
государственных телевещательных каналах Великобритании.
TV AND RADIO
1. There are two publicly-founded television channels in GB: BBC1 and BBC2. BBC1 is the main television channel. Its programmes are mostly general interest programmes and broadcast comedy and entertainment programmes, films and children's programmes. BBC2 has more serious programmes and news features. There is a break for advertisements about every 15-20 minutes.
2. National radio in the United Kingdom is controlled by the BBC, and listeners can choose between five stations. Radio 1 is a rock and pop-music station. Radio 2 plays light music and comedy. Radio 3 plays classical music, and Radio 4 has news programmes, drama and general interest programmes. Radio 5 Live offers reports on sport.
3. The Independent Television Commission is responsible for looking after the regional independent TV companies who broadcast their own programmes and those they have bought from other regions. There are 3 independent channels (Channel 3, 4, 5) which are financed by advertising. People can also prefer to pay for satellite and cable stations.
4. TV and radio are also two of the main teaching channels used by the Open University. This "university of the air" allows many thousands of students to study at home for degrees they never would have obtained in the main educational system. They also have to do without sleep as most of their programmes are broadcast early in the morning or late at night - Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается о
сооружении, которое использовалось для проведения жестоких состязаний.
WORLD WONDERS
1. It has taken millions of years for the Colorado River to carve the Grand Canyon out of solid rock in Arizona in the United States. The youngest rocks at the top are 235 million years old and those at the bottom are about 2 billion years old. The canyon is 1.6 km at its deepest and 15 km wide, stretching over 450 km in length.
2. Work on the Colosseum in Rome started in AD 70 and it was completed 12 years later. It was built as an arena for gladiator contests, chariot races and other Roman sports. When it was ready, Emperor Titus had an opening ceremony that lasted 100 days. During the ceremony alone, 1,000 gladiators and 5,000 animals were killed!
3. In 221 BC Emperor Qin decided to build a wall to keep invaders out of China. The Great Wall took 10 years to build and used a workforce of 300,000 soldiers and 500,000 slaves. The main part of the wall is 3,460 km long, between 7 and 12 m high and between 6 and 15 m wide (enough to allow five men on horseback to ride side by side)
4. The Great Barrier Reef in northern Australia is a coral reef made of millions of tiny living sea creatures. It is 2,000 km long and it is the longest coral reef in the world. The water on the reef is shallow and warm and it is home to an impressive number of animals and fish. Many of them are not found anywhere else in the world - Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается о
том, кто в древности использовал природные красители для украшения своей внешности.
CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
1. In the Bijago Islands the roles that men and women play are different. Men look after the children and wear jewellery and perfume when they go out. They spend hours in front of a mirror brushing their hair and choosing clothes to wear. Women find building houses preferable to shopping and do all kinds of jobs men normally do in other countries.
2. In ancient Egypt people had their nails, palms and soles of their feet stained with a red vegetable dye. They also highlighted the veins on their temples with blue paint. Women had their skin lightened with a reddish-yellow colouring; men had theirs darkened with orange paint. Both men and women used to line their eyes heavily with black powder
3. Some fashions develop from religious beliefs. Rastafarians have their long hair twisted into thick strands. These are called dreadlocks. The lion is an important symbol in their religion and the dreadlocks symbolise a lion’s mane. Many other people, black and white, have adopted this hairstyle simply because they find it attractive.
4. High heels (каблуки) and platform shoes are not new. Hundreds of years ago, people used to wear them in the street because the streets were full of rubbish and mud. The rubbish didn’t touch their feet so their feet and dress didn’t get dirty. However they were uncomfortable and even dangerous to wear because of the terrible conditions of the roads - Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается о
городе, знаменитом своими древними соборами.
PLACES OF INTEREST IN KENT
1. The word 'sandwich' for an item of food was possibly named after John Montagu who was the 4th Earl of Sandwich. It is said that in approx.1762, he asked for meat to be served between slices of bread, to avoid interrupting a gambling game. The family of the Earls of Sandwich has no real connection to the town itself, only the title.
2. Canterbury, England's most famous cathedral city, sits in one of the most attractive corners of Kent. It is easily reached by road, rail or sea, and has been welcoming visitors for thousands of years. The Norman cathedral still dominates the skyline, giving 21st century visitors the same sense as their medieval counterparts.
3. The first mention of Sandwich was around 664 AD but it is older than that - there was probably a settlement in Roman times. In the medieval times the town was a main UK port. Today the many ancient buildings make Sandwich one of the best preserved medieval towns in England. Its ancient past speaks through the buildings and the traditions carried on.
4. In the Shell Grotto you'll find 70ft of winding underground passages leading to a chamber, its walls decorated with strange symbols mosaiced in 4.6 million of shells. Nobody can explain who built this amazing place, or why, or when, but since its discovery visitors from all over the world have been intrigued by the unsolved mystery - Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается о
появившейся возможности слушать громкую музыку, не беспокоя окружающих.
IT’S INTERESTING TO KNOW
1. Chewing gum was banned in Singapore for 12 years as it’s a real problem: polluted streets, buildings, busses … Now you can buy it there again – but only in chemist’s and with a special licence. And even then, only ‘medical’ and ‘dental’ types like Wrigley’s sugar-free Orbit are allowed.
2. Long time ago people used to walk, cycle, sit on trains, lie on the beach and just stare into the distance. Now they do all these things and still stare into the distance. But if you look closely you will see that they are listening to music with a Sony Walkman attached and don’t disturb anyone else.
3. One third of city children in Britain do not know anything about the countryside life: 70% of eight and nine-year-olds think cotton comes from sheep, while more than half believe that eggs come from sheep and potatoes and orange juice come from cows. So they have to be sent on visits to local farms.
4. Many young people living in the USA don’t know geography. Just a few of them know where Iraq is! Only 13% of young Americans can point it on the map. Moreover, many Americans think that 1 billion people live in the USA. In fact the US population is about 281 million - Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается о
образовательных программах Британского телерадиовещания
TV AND RADIO
1. There are two publicly-founded television channels in GB: BBC1 and BBC2. BBC1 is the main television channel. Its programmes are mostly general interest programmes and broadcast comedy and entertainment programmes, films and children's programmes. BBC2 has more serious programmes and news features. There is a break for advertisements about every 15-20 minutes.
2. National radio in the United Kingdom is controlled by the BBC, and listeners can choose between five stations. Radio 1 is a rock and pop-music station. Radio 2 plays light music and comedy. Radio 3 plays classical music, and Radio 4 has news programmes, drama and general interest programmes. Radio 5 Live offers reports on sport.
3. The Independent Television Commission is responsible for looking after the regional independent TV companies who broadcast their own programmes and those they have bought from other regions. There are 3 independent channels (Channel 3, 4, 5) which are financed by advertising. People can also prefer to pay for satellite and cable stations.
4. TV and radio are also two of the main teaching channels used by the Open University. This "university of the air" allows many thousands of students to study at home for degrees they never would have obtained in the main educational system. They also have to do without sleep as most of their programmes are broadcast early in the morning or late at night - Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается о том, что
мало кто из городских детей знает, откуда берется апельсиновый сок.
IT’S INTERESTING TO KNOW
1. Chewing gum was banned in Singapore for 12 years as it’s a real problem: polluted streets, buildings, busses … Now you can buy it there again – but only in chemist’s and with a special licence. And even then, only ‘medical’ and ‘dental’ types like Wrigley’s sugar-free Orbit are allowed.
2. Long time ago people used to walk, cycle, sit on trains, lie on the beach and just stare into the distance. Now they do all these things and still stare into the distance. But if you look closely you will see that they are listening to music with a Sony Walkman attached and don’t disturb anyone else.
3. One third of city children in Britain do not know anything about the countryside life: 70% of eight and nine-year-olds think cotton comes from sheep, while more than half believe that eggs come from sheep and potatoes and orange juice come from cows. So they have to be sent on visits to local farms.
4. Many young people living in the USA don’t know geography. Just a few of them know where Iraq is! Only 13% of young Americans can point it on the map. Moreover, many Americans think that 1 billion people live in the USA. In fact the US population is about 281 million - Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается о
периодичности выпуска ежедневных Британских газет.
NEWSPAPERS
1. In Britain there are 12 national daily newspapers and most people read one of them every day. Daily newspapers are not published on Sunday. National Sunday newspapers are larger than daily ones. Most of them express a political opinion and people choose the newspaper that they read according to their own political beliefs.
2. "The Times" is considered to be the most authoritative newspaper voice in the country. "The Guardian" appeals to well-educated readers interested in intellectual and social affairs. "The Daily Telegraph" is bought by educated upper-middle and middle-class readers. The "Financial Times", printed on pink paper, is read by businessmen.
3. Fleet Street in London used to be the home of most national daily and Sunday newspapers and that is why people often say "Fleet Street" to mean "the press" even now. In the 1980s most of the newspapers moved to new buildings in different parts of London to use new printing technologies.
4. British newspapers can be divided into two groups: quality and popular (tabloid). Quality newspapers are more serious and cover home and foreign news while popular newspapers like shocking, personal stories. These two groups of papers can be distinguished easily because the quality newspapers are twice the size of the popular newspapers - Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается о
таинственном древнем гроте.
PLACES OF INTEREST IN KENT
1. The word 'sandwich' for an item of food was possibly named after John Montagu who was the 4th Earl of Sandwich. It is said that in approx.1762, he asked for meat to be served between slices of bread, to avoid interrupting a gambling game. The family of the Earls of Sandwich has no real connection to the town itself, only the title.
2. Canterbury, England's most famous cathedral city, sits in one of the most attractive corners of Kent. It is easily reached by road, rail or sea, and has been welcoming visitors for thousands of years. The Norman cathedral still dominates the skyline, giving 21st century visitors the same sense as their medieval counterparts
3. The first mention of Sandwich was around 664 AD but it is older than that - there was probably a settlement in Roman times. In the medieval times the town was a main UK port. Today the many ancient buildings make Sandwich one of the best preserved medieval towns in England. Its ancient past speaks through the buildings and the traditions carried on.
4. In the Shell Grotto you'll find 70ft of winding underground passages leading to a chamber, its walls decorated with strange symbols mosaiced in 4.6 million of shells. Nobody can explain who built this amazing place, or why, or when, but since its discovery visitors from all over the world have been intrigued by the unsolved mystery