Test Three, страница 24 - гдз по английскому языку 10 класс контрольные задания Афанасьева, Михеева

Unit two. Il. Reading Tests - страница 24.

Условие.

Test Three. Read the text and choose the appropriate answers to the questions after it.

The Day of the Dead

Mexico celebrates the Day of the Dead on the 1st and 2nd of Novem-ber. In cities all over the country for several weeks before the festival begins street markets and shops are filled with symbols of death.

It is a very important event for all Mexicans. They believe that on the Day of the Dead the spirits of the dead return to the land of the living. But there is nothing sad about this festival. It simply reflects the Indian belief that death is a natural part of life. The Indian festival be-came a Catholic one when the Spanish brought their religion to Mexico.

A feast is prepared for the dead with their favourite food and drink, sweets and fruit. A special kind of bread, bread of the dead, is baked, made from flour, butter, sugar, eggs and orange peel. A bowl of water is put on the table so that the spirits can wash their hands. The tables are decorated with sugar skulls, candles, and paper skeletons.

Markets are filled with marigolds known in Mexico as the flower of the dead. Their scent is believed to "attract the souls". The orange mari-gold was the flower that the Aztecs used to remember their dead by.

The island of Janitzio is famous for its Day of the Dead celebrations. Just before midnight on the 1st of November, the lake which surrounds Janitzio is lit up by hundreds of torches. They show the route to the small boats which carry the families to the island. They go to the cem-etery where they will spend the night. The church bell rings all night, calling the souls to return and enjoy the ceremony.

The cemetery is crowded not only with family and friends, but with tourists and photographers. But later in the night the tourists leave and the families remain until morning.

The meaning of this festival is to remember lovingly and happily the dead relatives. For Mexicans the Day of the Dead is a great celebration of life itself, and they do it joyfully because they believe that no soul wants to be remembered with sadness.

1. Where is the Day of the Dead celebrated?
a) In all Mexican cities.
b) In Mexican countryside.
c) Worldwide.
d) Everywhere in the country.

2. Why did the festival change its original pagan meaning?
a) Because very few people believe in spirits nowadays.
b) Because old Indian beliefs are forgotten now.
c) Because at some point in its history the country was christened.
d) Because the Spanish brought their own festivals to the country.

3. What can be said about the festive meal prepared for the day?
a) It's the best meal people cook during the year.
b) Most of the dishes are sweet, sugary things.
c) Some things are especially cooked for the occasion.
d) Bread of the dead is the only festive dish.

4. Why do people go to Janitzio?
a) To visit the cemetery.
b) To listen to the church bell ringing.
c) To take photographs.
d) To stay there until morning.

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Решение.

Решение 2.

1. Где празднуется День мертвых?

2. Почему фестиваль изменил свое первоначальное языческое значение?

3. Что можно сказать о праздничной еде, приготовленной к этому дню?

4. Зачем люди едут на остров Ханицио?

Ответ:

1. d) Everywhere in the country. / d) По всей стране.

2. c) Because at some point in its history the country was christened. / c) Потому что в определенный момент своей истории страна была крещена.

3. c) Some things are especially cooked for the occasion. / c) Некоторые блюда готовятся специально для этого случая.

4. a) To visit the cemetery. / a) Чтобы посетить кладбище.

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