4. the first experiment with long-term space
5. a vital feature when important equipment
6. appeared at the London Science Museum as
7. in service for 15 years, three times longer than
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New Years time in Russia
To my mind, one of the best times to visit Russia is before New Years Eve, as it is a big celebration in Russia. During Soviet times, New Years Eve became a large celebration, complete with a big sit-down dinner. This tradition has continued today. Christmas is also now openly celebrated in Russia, but on a smaller scale.
As New Years Eve in Russia is more of a family holiday, you may not find the kind of rowdy parties that you see in other countries on New Years Eve. If youre lucky enough to be invited to someones home, be sure to bring thoughtful gifts and possibly your own slippers, although most families will have spares. Russian hospitality is quite fantastic if you have friends who will host you. And be prepared to answer a million questions about traditions in your home country!
A common New Years expression is The way you spend New Years Eve is the same way youll spend the rest of the year. Thats why its so important for the last day of the year to be free from worries and arguments. You should forgive people, pay off your debts, and clean your home in order to start the new year happy and clean. A lot of Russians will also visit a Russian sauna or at least take a hot bath on the 31st of December to purify their bodies. You definitely should not sleep through the New Year, as it is considered a bad omen and will make the upcoming year sleepy and uneventful for you. Many people will also buy new clothes to wear on the New Years Eve to celebrate a fresh start.
If youre in Moscow, you can head to several look-out points in the city to watch the fireworks. My friend recommended heading to Moscow State University to have the best view over the city, and I dont regret it. Many tourists head towards the Kremlin for iconic beautiful views of the fireworks along the river, although you need to get there early and wait in the cold for hours to see the fireworks.
The New Year is a big deal everywhere in Russia. The decorations are lavish, gorgeous, and so rich that at some places they seem over the top. Shops can be so cluttered and even a little kitschy, it makes you feel like a kid in a huge candy store with gaudy, colourful packaging, and lots of foil and cellophane everything is in colour and glistening.
And still, all those heavy decorations somehow fit Russia. In territorial terms, Russia is the largest country in the world, and this affects everything in it. The buildings are enormous, as are the boulevards and the squares. And of course, they are all given a festive look before the New Year.
The facades of the enormous apartment buildings are adorned with huge decorations that light up in the dark and remind you of Las Vegas. Christmas trees are everywhere on every corner, in front of every shop, every square and so on. Whats more, in order to make the atmosphere full of charm, gentle classical music pours through the spaces of malls, restaurants and all other public places. I am absolutely sure that when I was in Vienna, I rarely heard classical music as often as I did in Russia in the winter.
And to finish with my advertisement, I should mention that Russians are people with a highly-developed culture, especially musically. I was amazed at their good taste for music. It is impressive how many concerts are performed in Moscow and St. Petersburg, the countrys two major cities. At the end of the year, the number of these concerts increases and tickets for the Bolshoi Theatre are sold out months in advance.
To sum up, if you want to see Russia all lit up and covered with winter beauty, dress warmly and embark on a trip in December. But dont plan too much for the last week, as it gets very crowded with people doing last-minute preparations.
12 How is New Year in Russia different from other places, according to the text?
1) It is a bigger holiday than Christmas.
2) It is celebrated with close relatives.
3) New Year parties are usually noisier.
4) People go to clubs and restaurants.
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13 What does the author NOT advise foreigners to do?
1) Choose presents for hosts carefully.
2) Take an extra pair of home shoes.
3) Ask your hosts questions about traditions.
4) Get ready to speak about your culture.
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14 What is the worst thing to do on New Years eve?
1) Go to bed early.
2) Wear old clothes.
3) Watch fireworks.
4) Borrow money.
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15 The word iconic in Paragraph 4 ( for iconic beautiful views of the fireworks ) is closest in meaning to
1) popular.
2) memorable.
3) marvellous.
4) well-known.
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16 The author thinks that New Year decorations in Russia are
1) suitable.
2) strange.
3) stylish.
4) cheap.
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17 What is implied by the authors comparison of Russia with Vienna?
1) Vienna is better decorated than Russia.
2) Russian people love classical music.
3) The author prefers European countries.
4) There are more Christmas trees in Russia.
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18 What is the authors overall impression of Russia on New Years eve?
1) It is very noisy.
2) It is definitely worth visiting.
3) It is too cold in wintertime.
4) The major cities are nice.
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Раздел 3. Грамматика и лексика
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Cats
19 Cats are amazing creatures. They have __________________ bones than a human.
MANY
20 However, they __________________ collar bones, so they are incredibly flexible and can get through really small holes.
NOT HAVE
21 They are also able to produce a lot of sounds, which __________________ by them to express a huge variety of feelings and emotions.
USE
Omar Khayyam
22 Omar Khayyam was a famous Persian philosopher and poet. Many people all over the world enjoy reading his works. His poetry __________________ known to Europeans only in the 19th century.
BECOME
23 His __________________ works are quatrains where one can find words of wisdom suitable practically for any occasion.
GOOD
24 Omar Khayyam hoped his poems __________________ people to get happy and not to concentrate on their problems too much.
HELP
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Alexander Blok
25 Alexander Blok was a Russian lyrical poet, writer, publicist, playwright, translator and literary critic. He was born in 1880 in Saint Petersburg in a __________________ educated family.