Номер 1, страница 53 - гдз по английскому языку 8 класс (starlight) тренировочные упражнения в формате огэ (гиа) Комиссаров, Кирдяева

1. Match the titles (1–9) to the texts (A–H). There is one extra title.

1. Music festival

2. Beautiful gardens and wildlife

3. House of a great political figure

4. River trip

5. Choir

6. Leisure cycle ride

7. Sounds and smells of prison life

8. Old train journey

9. Works of art

A. Built on a chalk hill, this small prosperous city is the market centre for the rich agricultural area surrounding it. Its magnificent Norman Cathedral stands a proud landmark, attracting visitors from afar. Next to Ely Cathedral is the former home of the Lord Protector, where the period rooms, exhibitions and films will give you a glimpse of Cromwell's life and times. Guided tours for groups can be arranged.

B. One of Britain's oldest public museums. The collection contains works by Titian and the 17th century Dutch masters. Most of the important British artists are represented, from Hogarth in the 18th century through Constable in the 19th century to Ben Nicholson in the 20th.

C. During the academic year, you are invited to attend choral services in the Chapel. These are held at 17.30 Monday to Saturday, and at 10.30 and 18.00 on Sundays. Today the choir also gives concerts all over the world. Its televised service of carols has become a much loved Christmas tradition.

D. To make the most of your time in Cambridge why not join one of our Leisurely Guided Cycle Rides. This is a unique and memorable way to see Cambridge. Geoff, the guide and mechanic on these rides, is a Cambridge graduate who has a keen interest in local history and has been running a cycle hire business for 25 years.

E. Punts are traditional flat-bottomed boats of Cambridgeshire waterways. Originally used commercially for fishing, fowling and reed-cutting, punts are mostly used as pleasure boats. Punting is very popular both with students and visitors, who can hire punts from boat-yards along the river Cam – with a chauffeur if required.

F. Let your imagination run free as your personal stereo guide takes you through King Lynn's 1930s police station and into the old cells beyond. Hear the true stories of Lynn's highwaymen, murderers, robbers and witches. Try the stocks, fetters and manacles for yourself. Then stroll through the Guildhall undercroft to see Lynn's magnificent civic treasures and hear their stories.

G. Linton Zoo is proud to be part of the inter-zoo breeding programme for endangered species. Your visit supports this important work. There's a wealth of rare exotic creatures to see here including Grevy's Zebra, Snow Leopards, Tigers, Lions, Tapir, Binturongs, Owls, Parrots, Giant Tortoises, Tarantula Spiders and many others. Set in sixteen acres of beautiful gardens with plenty of picnic areas, a children's play area and all other usual facilities.

H. All abroad for a delightful 15-mile steam ride through the picturesque Nene Valley from Peterborough city centre to Wansford. The new station at Ferry Meadows is the gateway to outdoor activity fun in the country park.

1. Read the texts (A–H). In which of them can you find answers to these questions (1–9)? There is one extra question.

1. Music festivals are popular in Britain, aren't they?

2. Where can you see endangered species?

3. Where can you see the home of a great political figure?

4. What can you say about punting?

5. What has become a Christmas tradition?

6. What is one of the best ways to see Cambridge?

7. Where can you use stereo guides?

8. The 15-mile steam ride is fun, isn't it?

9. Why should you go to one of Britain's oldest museums?

A. Built on a chalk hill, this small prosperous city is the market centre for the rich agricultural area surrounding it. Its magnificent Norman Cathedral stands a proud landmark, attracting visitors from afar. Next to Ely Cathedral is the former home of the Lord Protector, where the period rooms, exhibitions and films will give you a glimpse of Cromwell’s life and times. Guided tours for groups can be arranged.

B. One of Britain’s oldest public museums. The collection contains works by Titian and the 17th century Dutch masters. Most of the important British artists are represented, from Hogarth in the 18th century through Constable in the 19th century to Ben Nicholson in the 20th.

C. During the academic year, you are invited to attend choral services in the Chapel. These are held at 17.30 Monday to Saturday, and at 10.30 and 18.00 on Sundays. Today the choir also gives concerts all over the world. Its televised service of carols has become a much loved Christmas tradition.

D. To make the most of your time in Cambridge why not join one of our Leisurely Guided Cycle Rides. This is a unique and memorable way to see Cambridge. Geoff, the guide and mechanic on these rides, is a Cambridge graduate who has a keen interest in local history and has been running a cycle hire business for 25 years.

E. Punts are traditional flat-bottomed boats of Cambridgeshire waterways. Originally used commercially for fishing, fowling and reed-cutting, punts are mostly used as pleasure boats. Punting is very popular both with students and visitors, who can hire punts from boat-yards along the river Cam — with a chauffeur if required.

F. Let your imagination run free as your personal stereo guide takes you through King Lynn’s 1930s police station and into the old cells beyond. Hear the true stories of Lynn’s highwaymen, murderers, robbers and witches. Try the stocks, fetters and manacles for yourself. Then stroll through the Guildhall undercroft to see Lynn’s magnificent civic treasures and hear their stories.

G. Linton Zoo is proud to be part of the inter-zoo breeding programme for endangered species. Your visit supports this important work. There’s a wealth of rare exotic creatures to see here including Grevy’s Zebra, Snow Leopards, Tigers, Lions, Tapir, Binturongs, Owls, Parrots, Giant Tortoises, Tarantula Spiders and many others. Set in sixteen acres of beautiful gardens with plenty of picnic areas, a children’s play area and all other usual facilities.

H. All abroad for a delightful 15-mile steam ride through the picturesque Neve Valley from Peterborough city centre to Wansford. The new station at Ferry Meadows is the gateway to outdoor activity fun in the country park.

1. Музыкальные фестивали популярны в Британии, не так ли?

Ответ: Для ответа на вопрос недостаточно данных

2. Где можно увидеть исчезающие виды?

Ответ: You can see endangered species at Linton Zoo. (Вы можете увидеть исчезающие виды в зоопарке Линтон.)

3. Где можно увидеть дом великой политической фигуры?

Ответ: You can see the former home of the Lord Protector (Oliver Cromwell) next to Ely Cathedral. (Вы можете увидеть бывший дом Лорда-Протектора (Оливера Кромвеля) рядом с Элийским собором.)

4. Что вы можете сказать о пантинге?

Ответ: Punting involves traditional flat-bottomed boats on Cambridgeshire waterways, mostly used as pleasure boats. It is very popular with students and visitors, who can hire punts, with a chauffeur if required. (Пантинг включает традиционные плоскодонные лодки на водных путях Кембриджшира, в основном используемые для прогулок. Он очень популярен среди студентов и посетителей, которые могут арендовать лодки, при необходимости с шофером.)

5. Что стало рождественской традицией?

Ответ: The televised service of carols has become a much loved Christmas tradition. (Транслируемая по телевидению служба рождественских гимнов стала очень любимой рождественской традицией.)

6. Какой один из лучших способов увидеть Кембридж?

Ответ: One of the best ways to see Cambridge is by joining a Leisurely Guided Cycle Ride. (Один из лучших способов увидеть Кембридж — присоединиться к неспешной велосипедной экскурсии.)

7. Где можно использовать стереогиды?

Ответ: You can use personal stereo guides in King Lynn to explore its 1930s police station and old cells. (Вы можете использовать персональные стереогиды в Кингс-Линн, чтобы исследовать его полицейский участок 1930-х годов и старые камеры.)

8. 15-мильная поездка на паровозе — это весело, не так ли?

Ответ: Yes, the 15-mile steam ride is described as delightful and a gateway to outdoor activity fun. (Да, 15-мильная поездка на паровозе описывается как восхитительная и открывающая путь к весёлым мероприятиям на свежем воздухе.)

9. Почему стоит пойти в один из старейших музеев Британии?

Ответ: You should go to one of Britain's oldest public museums to see works by Titian, 17th-century Dutch masters, and important British artists like Hogarth, Constable, and Ben Nicholson. (Вам стоит пойти в один из старейших публичных музеев Британии, чтобы увидеть работы Тициана, голландских мастеров 17-го века и важных британских художников, таких как Хогарт, Констебл и Бен Николсон.)