2. Заполните пропуски предлогами: Some people … Great Britain call themselves British. Others call themselves English, Scottish or Irish. And there
are many people who take their identity … a much smaller area. Here are some … them.
Wales is a separate country … England. It has its own government and capital city, Cardiff. It also has two official
languages: English and Welsh. Although most people … the country speak Welsh as their second language, in the
north … the country English is some people’s second language. The Welsh are famous … their beautiful singing
voices and choirs. Even the language sounds like singing.
Cornwall is … the far south-west of England. Many Cornish people say that their roots go … to the Celts. The
Celts are known to have gone west thousands … years ago to escape … the Romans. This fact isn’t true, but it
helps people to find their identity. The Cornish have their own flag and language as well as a political party that
wants Cornwall to become a separate country. It isn’t separate … the moment.
In the centre … England is the city of Birmingham. Most people … Britain think that the Brummie accent isn’t
very attractive. However, studies of foreigner show that they find this accent musical and pleasant. The locals have
a good sense of humour which is proved by the number of comedians who come … this area. It is also known … a
number of heavy metal brands.
Yorkshire covers a large area of northern England and the people who live here are often named … the local accent,
Tyke. The people of Yorkshire are actually easy-going. The landscape is absolutely beautiful. The most famous
symbol here is the Yorkshire pudding, which is not sweet but eaten … meat.
Scouse is not only an accent but also a food similar … goulash and made … beef or lamb. Scousers come …
Liverpool, like the Beatles do. But a lot of Scousers have their roots … Ireland. They are proud … their humour.
The young are always eager to be well-dressed.
In the far north-east of England is the city … Newcastle. For many years, it was a dirty, industrial city. The
situation got changed several decades ago. A brand-new arts centre and bridges have made the city a brighter and
more exciting place to go. The local people, Geordies, have a reputation … being very talkative and enjoying a
good nightlife
расставить правильно предлоги в пропуски
1) If you are not able to do this yourself, I will help you.
2) If it isn’t too expensive, I will buy it.
3) You will fail your exam if you don’t sturdy hard.
4) If I were you, I would consult the doctor.
5) If I lived in the country last summer, I would grow vegetables.
6) If we arrived at the theatre earlier, we would find a seat.
2.
Pushkin lived at the beginning of the XIX century. He was one of the most famous Russian writers. He was always with those who fought for the freedom of people. Pushkin was a great poet, and his works show that he loved –and thought about a happy future for Russian people. We enjoy Pushkin’s fine poems.
3.
Please don’t make so much noise.
We made friends with Ann two years ago.
Could you make me a cup of coffee?
Look at this phone bill. Who made all these calls to Australia?
I’m going out to do the shopping.
4.
1) a
2) b
3) c
4) a
5) a