Номер 1, страница 63, часть 2 - гдз по английскому языку 8 класс учебник Афанасьева, Михеева

Часть 2. Unit 4. The Whole World Knows Them. Step 3 - номер 1, страница 63.

Условие.

К этому заданию есть аудио

Step 3

DO IT TOGETHER

1 A. Read the text below, then listen, (64), and say what information is missing in it.

Catherine the Great

Catherine II is also known as Catherine the Great. She was the leader of Russia in the 18th century and made the country larger and stronger than ever. During the years when she was on the throne the Russian territory was rapidly growing and soon the country became one of the greatest powers of Europe. Catherine made Russia the dominant ['dɒmɪnənt] power in the southeast of Europe.

Catherine introduced many new things. A lot of new palaces and houses were built in Russia, many were in the classical style and they changed the face of the country. Catherine was fairly well educated. She wrote books and was very much interested in the arts and literature. She knew many world-famous people of that century and wrote letters to the great French philosopher [fɪ'lɒsəfə] Voltaire during 15 years trying to make his ideas popular in Russia. Catherine the Great believed in education. She thought education could change the hearts of Russian people. She wanted to develop them. Catherine died in 1796. She is buried at the Peter and Paul Cathedral in St Petersburg and is considered one of the great Russian rulers¹.

B. Why do you think, people remember Catherine the Great?

Решение.

Решение 2.

1. A. Прочитайте текст ниже, затем прослушайте аудиозапись (64) и скажите, какая информация в нем отсутствует.

Ответ: Для ответа на вопрос недостаточно данных.

B. Как вы думаете, почему люди помнят Екатерину Великую?

Ответ:

I think people remember Catherine the Great because she was a very strong and intelligent ruler. During her reign, Russia became a powerful European country, its territory grew, and many beautiful palaces were built. She also supported education and arts, which was very important for the country's development.

Я думаю, люди помнят Екатерину Великую, потому что она была очень сильной и умной правительницей. Во время её правления Россия стала могущественной европейской державой, её территория увеличилась, и было построено много красивых дворцов. Она также поддерживала образование и искусство, что было очень важно для развития страны.