NMT GREAT BRITAIN

TASK 1 Read the text below. match choices (A-H) to (1-5) there are three choices you don't need to use

1_______
Situated on the River Avon in the heart of England, Stratford-upon-Avon is most famous as the birthplace of England's greatest poet and playwright, William Shakespeare. Stratford-upon-Avon is home to the Royal Shakespeare Company, five historic houses linked to the Bard and a wealth of other great tourist attractions. This thriving market town is a perfect combination of old and new, and with its beautiful surroundings, is the great place to visit for a relaxing holiday.

2____
Stratford-upon-Avon has many historical sights which are really worth seeing. Explore Shakespeare’s birthplace for a fascinating look into his life and times, and visit one of Holy Trinity to see his grave. See his great works performed at the Courtyard Theatre, which is the Royal Shakespeare Company’s main performance.

3___
As well as its literally connections, there is a lot to see and do in and around Stratford. Take a boat out on the River Avon, explore the area by hop-on, hop of sightseeing buses, join one of the walking tours and discover some of Britain’s finest houses and glorious gardens!

4_____

When you are ready for your afternoon tea, a lunch or a classic cuisine, there’s something to suit every taste and budget instead Stratford-upon-Avon. Enjoy local organic fruit and vegetables, cheeses, farm products, and other delicious dishes prepared at some Stratford's foods finest cafes.

5____
There is a lot to see and do in Stratford-upon-Avon. So don't waste time standing in queues, buy your travel passes and attraction tickets online!

TASK 1 Read the text below. match choices (A-H) to (1-5) there are three choices you don't need to use

1_______
Situated on the River Avon in the heart of England, Stratford-upon-Avon is most famous as the birthplace of England's greatest poet and playwright, William Shakespeare. Stratford-upon-Avon is home to the Royal Shakespeare Company, five historic houses linked to the Bard and a wealth of other great tourist attractions. This thriving market town is a perfect combination of old and new, and with its beautiful surroundings, is the great place to visit for a relaxing holiday.

2______
Stratford-upon-Avon has many historical sights which are really worth seeing. Explore Shakespeare’s birthplace for a fascinating look into his life and times, and visit one of Holy Trinity to see his grave. See his great works performed at the Courtyard Theatre, which is the Royal Shakespeare Company’s main performance.

3___
As well as its literally connections, there is a lot to see and do in and around Stratford. Take a boat out on the River Avon, explore the area by hop-on, hop of sightseeing buses, join one of the walking tours and discover some of Britain’s finest houses and glorious gardens!

4_____

When you are ready for your afternoon tea, a lunch or a classic cuisine, there’s something to suit every taste and budget instead Stratford-upon-Avon. Enjoy local organic fruit and vegetables, cheeses, farm products, and other delicious dishes prepared at some Stratford's foods finest cafes.

5____
There is a lot to see and do in Stratford-upon-Avon. So don't waste time standing in queues, buy your travel passes and attraction tickets online!

TASK 1 Read the text below. match choices (A-H) to (1-5) there are three choices you don't need to use

1_______
Situated on the River Avon in the heart of England, Stratford-upon-Avon is most famous as the birthplace of England's greatest poet and playwright, William Shakespeare. Stratford-upon-Avon is home to the Royal Shakespeare Company, five historic houses linked to the Bard and a wealth of other great tourist attractions. This thriving market town is a perfect combination of old and new, and with its beautiful surroundings, is the great place to visit for a relaxing holiday.

2____
Stratford-upon-Avon has many historical sights which are really worth seeing. Explore Shakespeare’s birthplace for a fascinating look into his life and times, and visit one of Holy Trinity to see his grave. See his great works performed at the Courtyard Theatre, which is the Royal Shakespeare Company’s main performance.

3_____
As well as its literally connections, there is a lot to see and do in and around Stratford. Take a boat out on the River Avon, explore the area by hop-on, hop of sightseeing buses, join one of the walking tours and discover some of Britain’s finest houses and glorious gardens!

4_____

When you are ready for your afternoon tea, a lunch or a classic cuisine, there’s something to suit every taste and budget instead Stratford-upon-Avon. Enjoy local organic fruit and vegetables, cheeses, farm products, and other delicious dishes prepared at some Stratford's foods finest cafes.

5____
There is a lot to see and do in Stratford-upon-Avon. So don't waste time standing in queues, buy your travel passes and attraction tickets online!

TASK 1 Read the text below. match choices (A-H) to (1-5) there are three choices you don't need to use

1_______
Situated on the River Avon in the heart of England, Stratford-upon-Avon is most famous as the birthplace of England's greatest poet and playwright, William Shakespeare. Stratford-upon-Avon is home to the Royal Shakespeare Company, five historic houses linked to the Bard and a wealth of other great tourist attractions. This thriving market town is a perfect combination of old and new, and with its beautiful surroundings, is the great place to visit for a relaxing holiday.

2____
Stratford-upon-Avon has many historical sights which are really worth seeing. Explore Shakespeare’s birthplace for a fascinating look into his life and times, and visit one of Holy Trinity to see his grave. See his great works performed at the Courtyard Theatre, which is the Royal Shakespeare Company’s main performance.

3___
As well as its literally connections, there is a lot to see and do in and around Stratford. Take a boat out on the River Avon, explore the area by hop-on, hop of sightseeing buses, join one of the walking tours and discover some of Britain’s finest houses and glorious gardens!

4_____

When you are ready for your afternoon tea, a lunch or a classic cuisine, there’s something to suit every taste and budget instead Stratford-upon-Avon. Enjoy local organic fruit and vegetables, cheeses, farm products, and other delicious dishes prepared at some Stratford's foods finest cafes.

5____
There is a lot to see and do in Stratford-upon-Avon. So don't waste time standing in queues, buy your travel passes and attraction tickets online!

TASK 1 Read the text below. match choices (A-H) to (1-5) there are three choices you don't need to use

1_______
Situated on the River Avon in the heart of England, Stratford-upon-Avon is most famous as the birthplace of England's greatest poet and playwright, William Shakespeare. Stratford-upon-Avon is home to the Royal Shakespeare Company, five historic houses linked to the Bard and a wealth of other great tourist attractions. This thriving market town is a perfect combination of old and new, and with its beautiful surroundings, is the great place to visit for a relaxing holiday.

2____
Stratford-upon-Avon has many historical sights which are really worth seeing. Explore Shakespeare’s birthplace for a fascinating look into his life and times, and visit one of Holy Trinity to see his grave. See his great works performed at the Courtyard Theatre, which is the Royal Shakespeare Company’s main performance.

3___
As well as its literally connections, there is a lot to see and do in and around Stratford. Take a boat out on the River Avon, explore the area by hop-on, hop of sightseeing buses, join one of the walking tours and discover some of Britain’s finest houses and glorious gardens!

4_____

When you are ready for your afternoon tea, a lunch or a classic cuisine, there’s something to suit every taste and budget instead Stratford-upon-Avon. Enjoy local organic fruit and vegetables, cheeses, farm products, and other delicious dishes prepared at some Stratford's foods finest cafes.

5______
There is a lot to see and do in Stratford-upon-Avon. So don't waste time standing in queues, buy your travel passes and attraction tickets online!

TASK 2 Read the text below. For questions (6-10) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)

British Family Today

The model of a traditional British family - was a working father and the housewife mother raising two children - has changed greatly over the past 20 years. The biggest change has been caused by the growing divorce rate. As many as two out of three marriages now end in separation, which brings about the situation where many children live with one parent and only see the other at weekends or on holidays.

The number of working mothers has also increased. The large rise in divorces has meant many women need to work to support themselves and their children. But even when there is no divorce, many families need both parents to work in order to survive. This has caused and increased in childcare facilities, though they are very expensive and can be difficult to find in many areas. Besides, women are no longer happy to stay at home bringing up children, and many make careers earning as much as or even more than men.

However, these changes have not had a totally negative effect. For women, it is now much easier to have a job and good salary. Although it is difficult to be a working mother, it has become normal and it's no longer seen as a bad thing for children. As for children themselves, some people argue that modern children grow up to be more independent and mature than in the past. From an early age they have to go to nurseries, and so they are used to social behaviour and dealing with new people.

So, in spite of the fact that the traditional picture of a family may no longer be true in modern Britain, the contemporary family continues to raise happy, successful children.

6.According to the author, the traditional British family

TASK 2 Read the text below. For questions (6-10) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)

British Family Today

The model of a traditional British family - was a working father and the housewife mother raising two children - has changed greatly over the past 20 years. The biggest change has been caused by the growing divorce rate. As many as two out of three marriages now end in separation, which brings about the situation where many children live with one parent and only see the other at weekends or on holidays.

The number of working mothers has also increased. The large rise in divorces has meant many women need to work to support themselves and their children. But even when there is no divorce, many families need both parents to work in order to survive. This has caused and increased in childcare facilities, though they are very expensive and can be difficult to find in many areas. Besides, women are no longer happy to stay at home bringing up children, and many make careers earning as much as or even more than men.

However, these changes have not had a totally negative effect. For women, it is now much easier to have a job and good salary. Although it is difficult to be a working mother, it has become normal and it's no longer seen as a bad thing for children. As for children themselves, some people argue that modern children grow up to be more independent and mature than in the past. From an early age they have to go to nurseries, and so they are used to social behaviour and dealing with new people.

So, in spite of the fact that the traditional picture of a family may no longer be true in modern Britain, the contemporary family continues to raise happy, successful children.

7.Nowadays______marriages end in divorce.

TASK 2 Read the text below. For questions (6-10) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)

British Family Today

The model of a traditional British family - was a working father and the housewife mother raising two children - has changed greatly over the past 20 years. The biggest change has been caused by the growing divorce rate. As many as two out of three marriages now end in separation, which brings about the situation where many children live with one parent and only see the other at weekends or on holidays.

The number of working mothers has also increased. The large rise in divorces has meant many women need to work to support themselves and their children. But even when there is no divorce, many families need both parents to work in order to survive. This has caused and increased in childcare facilities, though they are very expensive and can be difficult to find in many areas. Besides, women are no longer happy to stay at home bringing up children, and many make careers earning as much as or even more than men.

However, these changes have not had a totally negative effect. For women, it is now much easier to have a job and good salary. Although it is difficult to be a working mother, it has become normal and it's no longer seen as a bad thing for children. As for children themselves, some people argue that modern children grow up to be more independent and mature than in the past. From an early age they have to go to nurseries, and so they are used to social behaviour and dealing with new people.

So, in spite of the fact that the traditional picture of a family may no longer be true in modern Britain, the contemporary family continues to raise happy, successful children.

8.What are modern children like?

TASK 2 Read the text below. For questions (6-10) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)

British Family Today

The model of a traditional British family - was a working father and the housewife mother raising two children - has changed greatly over the past 20 years. The biggest change has been caused by the growing divorce rate. As many as two out of three marriages now end in separation, which brings about the situation where many children live with one parent and only see the other at weekends or on holidays.

The number of working mothers has also increased. The large rise in divorces has meant many women need to work to support themselves and their children. But even when there is no divorce, many families need both parents to work in order to survive. This has caused and increased in childcare facilities, though they are very expensive and can be difficult to find in many areas. Besides, women are no longer happy to stay at home bringing up children, and many make careers earning as much as or even more than men.

However, these changes have not had a totally negative effect. For women, it is now much easier to have a job and good salary. Although it is difficult to be a working mother, it has become normal and it's no longer seen as a bad thing for children. As for children themselves, some people argue that modern children grow up to be more independent and mature than in the past. From an early age they have to go to nurseries, and so they are used to social behaviour and dealing with new people.

So, in spite of the fact that the traditional picture of a family may no longer be true in modern Britain, the contemporary family continues to raise happy, successful children.

9.At nursery's children are used to____

TASK 2 Read the text below. For questions (6-10) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)

British Family Today

The model of a traditional British family - was a working father and the housewife mother raising two children - has changed greatly over the past 20 years. The biggest change has been caused by the growing divorce rate. As many as two out of three marriages now end in separation, which brings about the situation where many children live with one parent and only see the other at weekends or on holidays.

The number of working mothers has also increased. The large rise in divorces has meant many women need to work to support themselves and their children. But even when there is no divorce, many families need both parents to work in order to survive. This has caused and increased in childcare facilities, though they are very expensive and can be difficult to find in many areas. Besides, women are no longer happy to stay at home bringing up children, and many make careers earning as much as or even more than men.

However, these changes have not had a totally negative effect. For women, it is now much easier to have a job and good salary. Although it is difficult to be a working mother, it has become normal and it's no longer seen as a bad thing for children. As for children themselves, some people argue that modern children grow up to be more independent and mature than in the past. From an early age they have to go to nurseries, and so they are used to social behaviour and dealing with new people.

So, in spite of the fact that the traditional picture of a family may no longer be true in modern Britain, the contemporary family continues to raise happy, successful children.

10.The result of the increasing number of divorces is that___

TASK 3 Read the text below. Choose from (A-H) the one which best fits each space (11-16). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Boxing Day

Boxing Day is there following day after 11____. It is on December 26. Like Christmas Day, Boxing Day is a public holiday.

Why is December 26 called Boxing Day in England? Traditionally, this was the day to open the Christmas boxes to share their contents 12______ (the Christmas box was a woolen or clay container where people placed gifts).

The tradition of giving money to workers 13_____. It is customary for householders to give some gifts or monetary tips to regular visiting tradespeople (the milkman, dustman, coalman, paperboy, etc) and, in some workplaces, for employers to give a Christmas bonus to employees.

Schools across the country gather together gifts to be put in Christmas boxes 14 ____.

Traditionally, Boxing Day is the day 15______. It is a day of watching sports and playing board games with the family. Many families will go for walks in the countryside together this day.

Shops are generally closed on Boxing Day. However, in recent times some shops have broken from the tradition and started opening on Boxing Day 16_____. Hundreds of people now spend Boxing Day morning in queues outside shops, waiting to be the first to dive for the sales racks as the doors are opened.

TASK 3 Read the text below. Choose from (A-H) the one which best fits each space (11-16). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Boxing Day

Boxing Day is there following day after 11____. It is on December 26. Like Christmas Day, Boxing Day is a public holiday.

Why is December 26 called Boxing Day in England? Traditionally, this was the day to open the Christmas boxes to share their contents 12______ (the Christmas box was a woolen or clay container where people placed gifts).

The tradition of giving money to workers 13_____. It is customary for householders to give some gifts or monetary tips to regular visiting tradespeople (the milkman, dustman, coalman, paperboy, etc) and, in some workplaces, for employers to give a Christmas bonus to employees.

Schools across the country gather together gifts to be put in Christmas boxes 14 ____.

Traditionally, Boxing Day is the day 15______. It is a day of watching sports and playing board games with the family. Many families will go for walks in the countryside together this day.

Shops are generally closed on Boxing Day. However, in recent times some shops have broken from the tradition and started opening on Boxing Day 16_____. Hundreds of people now spend Boxing Day morning in queues outside shops, waiting to be the first to dive for the sales racks as the doors are opened.

TASK 3 Read the text below. Choose from (A-H) the one which best fits each space (11-16). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Boxing Day

Boxing Day is there following day after 11____. It is on December 26. Like Christmas Day, Boxing Day is a public holiday.

Why is December 26 called Boxing Day in England? Traditionally, this was the day to open the Christmas boxes to share their contents 12______ (the Christmas box was a woolen or clay container where people placed gifts).

The tradition of giving money to workers 13_____. It is customary for householders to give some gifts or monetary tips to regular visiting tradespeople (the milkman, dustman, coalman, paperboy, etc) and, in some workplaces, for employers to give a Christmas bonus to employees.

Schools across the country gather together gifts to be put in Christmas boxes 14 ____.

Traditionally, Boxing Day is the day 15______. It is a day of watching sports and playing board games with the family. Many families will go for walks in the countryside together this day.

Shops are generally closed on Boxing Day. However, in recent times some shops have broken from the tradition and started opening on Boxing Day 16_____. Hundreds of people now spend Boxing Day morning in queues outside shops, waiting to be the first to dive for the sales racks as the doors are opened.

TASK 3 Read the text below. Choose from (A-H) the one which best fits each space (11-16). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Boxing Day

Boxing Day is there following day after 11____. It is on December 26. Like Christmas Day, Boxing Day is a public holiday.

Why is December 26 called Boxing Day in England? Traditionally, this was the day to open the Christmas boxes to share their contents 12______ (the Christmas box was a woolen or clay container where people placed gifts).

The tradition of giving money to workers 13_____. It is customary for householders to give some gifts or monetary tips to regular visiting tradespeople (the milkman, dustman, coalman, paperboy, etc) and, in some workplaces, for employers to give a Christmas bonus to employees.

Schools across the country gather together gifts to be put in Christmas boxes 14 ____.

Traditionally, Boxing Day is the day 15______. It is a day of watching sports and playing board games with the family. Many families will go for walks in the countryside together this day.

Shops are generally closed on Boxing Day. However, in recent times some shops have broken from the tradition and started opening on Boxing Day 16_____. Hundreds of people now spend Boxing Day morning in queues outside shops, waiting to be the first to dive for the sales racks as the doors are opened.

TASK 3 Read the text below. Choose from (A-H) the one which best fits each space (11-16). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Boxing Day

Boxing Day is there following day after 11____. It is on December 26. Like Christmas Day, Boxing Day is a public holiday.

Why is December 26 called Boxing Day in England? Traditionally, this was the day to open the Christmas boxes to share their contents 12______ (the Christmas box was a woolen or clay container where people placed gifts).

The tradition of giving money to workers 13_____. It is customary for householders to give some gifts or monetary tips to regular visiting tradespeople (the milkman, dustman, coalman, paperboy, etc) and, in some workplaces, for employers to give a Christmas bonus to employees.

Schools across the country gather together gifts to be put in Christmas boxes 14 ____.

Traditionally, Boxing Day is the day 15______. It is a day of watching sports and playing board games with the family. Many families will go for walks in the countryside together this day.

Shops are generally closed on Boxing Day. However, in recent times some shops have broken from the tradition and started opening on Boxing Day 16_____. Hundreds of people now spend Boxing Day morning in queues outside shops, waiting to be the first to dive for the sales racks as the doors are opened.

TASK 3 Read the text below. Choose from (A-H) the one which best fits each space (11-16). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Boxing Day

Boxing Day is there following day after 11____. It is on December 26. Like Christmas Day, Boxing Day is a public holiday.

Why is December 26 called Boxing Day in England? Traditionally, this was the day to open the Christmas boxes to share their contents 12______ (the Christmas box was a woolen or clay container where people placed gifts).

The tradition of giving money to workers 13_____. It is customary for householders to give some gifts or monetary tips to regular visiting tradespeople (the milkman, dustman, coalman, paperboy, etc) and, in some workplaces, for employers to give a Christmas bonus to employees.

Schools across the country gather together gifts to be put in Christmas boxes 14 ____.

Traditionally, Boxing Day is the day 15______. It is a day of watching sports and playing board games with the family. Many families will go for walks in the countryside together this day.

Shops are generally closed on Boxing Day. However, in recent times some shops have broken from the tradition and started opening on Boxing Day 16_____. Hundreds of people now spend Boxing Day morning in queues outside shops, waiting to be the first to dive for the sales racks as the doors are opened.

TASK 4 Read the text below. For questions (17-26) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)

The Award for the Greatest Living Briton

The British People voted for Queen Elizabeth II as the Greatest Living Briton for 2009. She beat former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, ex-prime minister Baroness Thatcher and pop superstar Robbie Williams. The queen was not present at the 17______ to collect her award in person. 18____, her youngest son Prince Edward made a special present to his mother via a video link. The Queen has enjoyed great popularity among her people 19 ____ She has been on the throne since 1953 and is one of the few British royals to avoid scandals. Her popularity got down after Diana, Princess of Wales, died in Paris in 1997, but she remains a much loved 20_____ today.

The award for the Greatest Living Briton is a new one. It is given by ITV, one of the Britain's most 21_____ television companies. Guy Freeman of ITV said: “The great Britons was a fantastic ceremony showing all that is so great about the United Kingdom”. He 22 ____that the award ceremony is 23 ____to become an annual event. The first winner, in 2005, was Tim Berners-Lee, the 24_____of the World Wide Web. 25____ award given at the ceremony was for soccer star David Beckham, who picked up the Award for Global Achievement. This is for the performance on the Soccer Field, his charity work and his 26____ around the world to promote Britain and British Culture.

TASK 4 Read the text below. For questions (17-26) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)

The Award for the Greatest Living Briton

The British People voted for Queen Elizabeth II as the Greatest Living Briton for 2009. She beat former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, ex-prime minister Baroness Thatcher and pop superstar Robbie Williams. The queen was not present at the 17______ to collect her award in person. 18____, her youngest son Prince Edward made a special present to his mother via a video link. The Queen has enjoyed great popularity among her people 19 ____ She has been on the throne since 1953 and is one of the few British royals to avoid scandals. Her popularity got down after Diana, Princess of Wales, died in Paris in 1997, but she remains a much loved 20_____ today.

The award for the Greatest Living Briton is a new one. It is given by ITV, one of the Britain's most 21_____ television companies. Guy Freeman of ITV said: “The great Britons was a fantastic ceremony showing all that is so great about the United Kingdom”. He 22 ____that the award ceremony is 23 ____to become an annual event. The first winner, in 2005, was Tim Berners-Lee, the 24_____of the World Wide Web. 25____ award given at the ceremony was for soccer star David Beckham, who picked up the Award for Global Achievement. This is for the performance on the Soccer Field, his charity work and his 26____ around the world to promote Britain and British Culture.

TASK 4 Read the text below. For questions (17-26) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)

The Award for the Greatest Living Briton

The British People voted for Queen Elizabeth II as the Greatest Living Briton for 2009. She beat former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, ex-prime minister Baroness Thatcher and pop superstar Robbie Williams. The queen was not present at the 17______ to collect her award in person. 18____, her youngest son Prince Edward made a special present to his mother via a video link. The Queen has enjoyed great popularity among her people 19 ____ She has been on the throne since 1953 and is one of the few British royals to avoid scandals. Her popularity got down after Diana, Princess of Wales, died in Paris in 1997, but she remains a much loved 20_____ today.

The award for the Greatest Living Briton is a new one. It is given by ITV, one of the Britain's most 21_____ television companies. Guy Freeman of ITV said: “The great Britons was a fantastic ceremony showing all that is so great about the United Kingdom”. He 22 ____that the award ceremony is 23 ____to become an annual event. The first winner, in 2005, was Tim Berners-Lee, the 24_____of the World Wide Web. 25____ award given at the ceremony was for soccer star David Beckham, who picked up the Award for Global Achievement. This is for the performance on the Soccer Field, his charity work and his 26____ around the world to promote Britain and British Culture.

TASK 4 Read the text below. For questions (17-26) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)

The Award for the Greatest Living Briton

The British People voted for Queen Elizabeth II as the Greatest Living Briton for 2009. She beat former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, ex-prime minister Baroness Thatcher and pop superstar Robbie Williams. The queen was not present at the 17______ to collect her award in person. 18____, her youngest son Prince Edward made a special present to his mother via a video link. The Queen has enjoyed great popularity among her people 19 ____ She has been on the throne since 1953 and is one of the few British royals to avoid scandals. Her popularity got down after Diana, Princess of Wales, died in Paris in 1997, but she remains a much loved 20_____ today.

The award for the Greatest Living Briton is a new one. It is given by ITV, one of the Britain's most 21_____ television companies. Guy Freeman of ITV said: “The great Britons was a fantastic ceremony showing all that is so great about the United Kingdom”. He 22 ____that the award ceremony is 23 ____to become an annual event. The first winner, in 2005, was Tim Berners-Lee, the 24_____of the World Wide Web. 25____ award given at the ceremony was for soccer star David Beckham, who picked up the Award for Global Achievement. This is for the performance on the Soccer Field, his charity work and his 26____ around the world to promote Britain and British Culture.

TASK 4 Read the text below. For questions (17-26) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)

The Award for the Greatest Living Briton

The British People voted for Queen Elizabeth II as the Greatest Living Briton for 2009. She beat former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, ex-prime minister Baroness Thatcher and pop superstar Robbie Williams. The queen was not present at the 17______ to collect her award in person. 18____, her youngest son Prince Edward made a special present to his mother via a video link. The Queen has enjoyed great popularity among her people 19 ____ She has been on the throne since 1953 and is one of the few British royals to avoid scandals. Her popularity got down after Diana, Princess of Wales, died in Paris in 1997, but she remains a much loved 20_____ today.

The award for the Greatest Living Briton is a new one. It is given by ITV, one of the Britain's most 21_____ television companies. Guy Freeman of ITV said: “The great Britons was a fantastic ceremony showing all that is so great about the United Kingdom”. He 22 ____that the award ceremony is 23 ____to become an annual event. The first winner, in 2005, was Tim Berners-Lee, the 24_____of the World Wide Web. 25____ award given at the ceremony was for soccer star David Beckham, who picked up the Award for Global Achievement. This is for the performance on the Soccer Field, his charity work and his 26____ around the world to promote Britain and British Culture.

TASK 4 Read the text below. For questions (17-26) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)

The Award for the Greatest Living Briton

The British People voted for Queen Elizabeth II as the Greatest Living Briton for 2009. She beat former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, ex-prime minister Baroness Thatcher and pop superstar Robbie Williams. The queen was not present at the 17______ to collect her award in person. 18____, her youngest son Prince Edward made a special present to his mother via a video link. The Queen has enjoyed great popularity among her people 19 ____ She has been on the throne since 1953 and is one of the few British royals to avoid scandals. Her popularity got down after Diana, Princess of Wales, died in Paris in 1997, but she remains a much loved 20_____ today.

The award for the Greatest Living Briton is a new one. It is given by ITV, one of the Britain's most 21_____ television companies. Guy Freeman of ITV said: “The great Britons was a fantastic ceremony showing all that is so great about the United Kingdom”. He 22 ____that the award ceremony is 23 ____to become an annual event. The first winner, in 2005, was Tim Berners-Lee, the 24_____of the World Wide Web. 25____ award given at the ceremony was for soccer star David Beckham, who picked up the Award for Global Achievement. This is for the performance on the Soccer Field, his charity work and his 26____ around the world to promote Britain and British Culture.

TASK 4 Read the text below. For questions (17-26) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)

The Award for the Greatest Living Briton

The British People voted for Queen Elizabeth II as the Greatest Living Briton for 2009. She beat former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, ex-prime minister Baroness Thatcher and pop superstar Robbie Williams. The queen was not present at the 17______ to collect her award in person. 18____, her youngest son Prince Edward made a special present to his mother via a video link. The Queen has enjoyed great popularity among her people 19 ____ She has been on the throne since 1953 and is one of the few British royals to avoid scandals. Her popularity got down after Diana, Princess of Wales, died in Paris in 1997, but she remains a much loved 20_____ today.

The award for the Greatest Living Briton is a new one. It is given by ITV, one of the Britain's most 21_____ television companies. Guy Freeman of ITV said: “The great Britons was a fantastic ceremony showing all that is so great about the United Kingdom”. He 22 ____that the award ceremony is 23 ____to become an annual event. The first winner, in 2005, was Tim Berners-Lee, the 24_____of the World Wide Web. 25____ award given at the ceremony was for soccer star David Beckham, who picked up the Award for Global Achievement. This is for the performance on the Soccer Field, his charity work and his 26____ around the world to promote Britain and British Culture.

TASK 4 Read the text below. For questions (17-26) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)

The Award for the Greatest Living Briton

The British People voted for Queen Elizabeth II as the Greatest Living Briton for 2009. She beat former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, ex-prime minister Baroness Thatcher and pop superstar Robbie Williams. The queen was not present at the 17______ to collect her award in person. 18____, her youngest son Prince Edward made a special present to his mother via a video link. The Queen has enjoyed great popularity among her people 19 ____ She has been on the throne since 1953 and is one of the few British royals to avoid scandals. Her popularity got down after Diana, Princess of Wales, died in Paris in 1997, but she remains a much loved 20_____ today.

The award for the Greatest Living Briton is a new one. It is given by ITV, one of the Britain's most 21_____ television companies. Guy Freeman of ITV said: “The great Britons was a fantastic ceremony showing all that is so great about the United Kingdom”. He 22 ____that the award ceremony is 23 ____to become an annual event. The first winner, in 2005, was Tim Berners-Lee, the 24_____of the World Wide Web. 25____ award given at the ceremony was for soccer star David Beckham, who picked up the Award for Global Achievement. This is for the performance on the Soccer Field, his charity work and his 26____ around the world to promote Britain and British Culture.

TASK 4 Read the text below. For questions (17-26) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)

The Award for the Greatest Living Briton

The British People voted for Queen Elizabeth II as the Greatest Living Briton for 2009. She beat former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, ex-prime minister Baroness Thatcher and pop superstar Robbie Williams. The queen was not present at the 17______ to collect her award in person. 18____, her youngest son Prince Edward made a special present to his mother via a video link. The Queen has enjoyed great popularity among her people 19 ____ She has been on the throne since 1953 and is one of the few British royals to avoid scandals. Her popularity got down after Diana, Princess of Wales, died in Paris in 1997, but she remains a much loved 20_____ today.

The award for the Greatest Living Briton is a new one. It is given by ITV, one of the Britain's most 21_____ television companies. Guy Freeman of ITV said: “The great Britons was a fantastic ceremony showing all that is so great about the United Kingdom”. He 22 ____that the award ceremony is 23 ____to become an annual event. The first winner, in 2005, was Tim Berners-Lee, the 24_____of the World Wide Web. 25____ award given at the ceremony was for soccer star David Beckham, who picked up the Award for Global Achievement. This is for the performance on the Soccer Field, his charity work and his 26____ around the world to promote Britain and British Culture.

TASK 4 Read the text below. For questions (17-26) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)

The Award for the Greatest Living Briton

The British People voted for Queen Elizabeth II as the Greatest Living Briton for 2009. She beat former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, ex-prime minister Baroness Thatcher and pop superstar Robbie Williams. The queen was not present at the 17______ to collect her award in person. 18____, her youngest son Prince Edward made a special present to his mother via a video link. The Queen has enjoyed great popularity among her people 19 ____ She has been on the throne since 1953 and is one of the few British royals to avoid scandals. Her popularity got down after Diana, Princess of Wales, died in Paris in 1997, but she remains a much loved 20_____ today.

The award for the Greatest Living Briton is a new one. It is given by ITV, one of the Britain's most 21_____ television companies. Guy Freeman of ITV said: “The great Britons was a fantastic ceremony showing all that is so great about the United Kingdom”. He 22 ____that the award ceremony is 23 ____to become an annual event. The first winner, in 2005, was Tim Berners-Lee, the 24_____of the World Wide Web. 25____ award given at the ceremony was for soccer star David Beckham, who picked up the Award for Global Achievement. This is for the performance on the Soccer Field, his charity work and his 26____ around the world to promote Britain and British Culture.

TASK 5 Read the text below. For questions (27-31) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)

The Beatles were an English rock band 27____in Liverpool in 1960. Their best-known lineup, consisting of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, became the greatest and 28____ act of the rock era, introducing more innovations into popular music than any other rock band of the 20th century. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, the Beatles later 29 ____several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as «Beatlemania», but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came 30___ by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the 31 ___ sociocultural revolutions.

TASK 5 Read the text below. For questions (27-31) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)

The Beatles were an English rock band 27____in Liverpool in 1960. Their best-known lineup, consisting of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, became the greatest and 28____ act of the rock era, introducing more innovations into popular music than any other rock band of the 20th century. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, the Beatles later 29 ____several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as «Beatlemania», but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came 30___ by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the 31 ___ sociocultural revolutions.

TASK 5 Read the text below. For questions (27-31) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)

The Beatles were an English rock band 27____in Liverpool in 1960. Their best-known lineup, consisting of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, became the greatest and 28____ act of the rock era, introducing more innovations into popular music than any other rock band of the 20th century. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, the Beatles later 29 ____several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as «Beatlemania», but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came 30___ by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the 31 ___ sociocultural revolutions.

TASK 5 Read the text below. For questions (27-31) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)

The Beatles were an English rock band 27____in Liverpool in 1960. Their best-known lineup, consisting of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, became the greatest and 28____ act of the rock era, introducing more innovations into popular music than any other rock band of the 20th century. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, the Beatles later 29 ____several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as «Beatlemania», but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came 30___ by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the 31 ___ sociocultural revolutions.

TASK 5 Read the text below. For questions (27-31) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)

The Beatles were an English rock band 27____in Liverpool in 1960. Their best-known lineup, consisting of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, became the greatest and 28____ act of the rock era, introducing more innovations into popular music than any other rock band of the 20th century. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, the Beatles later 29 ____several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as «Beatlemania», but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came 30___ by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the 31 ___ sociocultural revolutions.

TASK 6 Read the text below. For questions (32-43) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)
It was a lovely spring morning when Marie and her friend Lyn set out 32___ a mountain. They decided to climb Ben Nevis, as it is the 33 ___ mountain in Scotland.
Marie and Lynn got into their smart sports car and 34 ____ up to Fort William 35 ____ they set off down the mountain. They were soon on their way 36 ____ Ben Nevis. The higher they climbed, the 37 _____ it became. The sun disappeared 38 ____ the mist and snow began to fall.
Maire 39 ____ and wanted to go home. The snow covered the track 40____ the girls lost, cold and frightened. They thought they 41 ___ to freeze to death on the mountain side. Luckily Marie had her mobile phone with her and managed to call for help.
The mountain rescue team reached them just in time to save them from freezing to death. After the rescue team 42 ___ them to a comfortable hotel, they had a lovely dinner and then danced all night at a party. They got home the next day and told everyone what a smashing time they 43 ___ in Fort William.

TASK 6 Read the text below. For questions (32-43) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)
It was a lovely spring morning when Marie and her friend Lyn set out 32___ a mountain. They decided to climb Ben Nevis, as it is the 33 ___ mountain in Scotland.
Marie and Lynn got into their smart sports car and 34 ____ up to Fort William 35 ____ they set off down the mountain. They were soon on their way 36 ____ Ben Nevis. The higher they climbed, the 37 _____ it became. The sun disappeared 38 ____ the mist and snow began to fall.
Maire 39 ____ and wanted to go home. The snow covered the track 40____ the girls lost, cold and frightened. They thought they 41 ___ to freeze to death on the mountain side. Luckily Marie had her mobile phone with her and managed to call for help.
The mountain rescue team reached them just in time to save them from freezing to death. After the rescue team 42 ___ them to a comfortable hotel, they had a lovely dinner and then danced all night at a party. They got home the next day and told everyone what a smashing time they 43 ___ in Fort William.

TASK 6 Read the text below. For questions (32-43) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)
It was a lovely spring morning when Marie and her friend Lyn set out 32___ a mountain. They decided to climb Ben Nevis, as it is the 33 ___ mountain in Scotland.
Marie and Lynn got into their smart sports car and 34 ____ up to Fort William 35 ____ they set off down the mountain. They were soon on their way 36 ____ Ben Nevis. The higher they climbed, the 37 _____ it became. The sun disappeared 38 ____ the mist and snow began to fall.
Maire 39 ____ and wanted to go home. The snow covered the track 40____ the girls lost, cold and frightened. They thought they 41 ___ to freeze to death on the mountain side. Luckily Marie had her mobile phone with her and managed to call for help.
The mountain rescue team reached them just in time to save them from freezing to death. After the rescue team 42 ___ them to a comfortable hotel, they had a lovely dinner and then danced all night at a party. They got home the next day and told everyone what a smashing time they 43 ___ in Fort William.

TASK 6 Read the text below. For questions (32-43) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)
It was a lovely spring morning when Marie and her friend Lyn set out 32___ a mountain. They decided to climb Ben Nevis, as it is the 33 ___ mountain in Scotland.
Marie and Lynn got into their smart sports car and 34 ____ up to Fort William 35 ____ they set off down the mountain. They were soon on their way 36 ____ Ben Nevis. The higher they climbed, the 37 _____ it became. The sun disappeared 38 ____ the mist and snow began to fall.
Maire 39 ____ and wanted to go home. The snow covered the track 40____ the girls lost, cold and frightened. They thought they 41 ___ to freeze to death on the mountain side. Luckily Marie had her mobile phone with her and managed to call for help.
The mountain rescue team reached them just in time to save them from freezing to death. After the rescue team 42 ___ them to a comfortable hotel, they had a lovely dinner and then danced all night at a party. They got home the next day and told everyone what a smashing time they 43 ___ in Fort William.

TASK 6 Read the text below. For questions (32-43) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)
It was a lovely spring morning when Marie and her friend Lyn set out 32___ a mountain. They decided to climb Ben Nevis, as it is the 33 ___ mountain in Scotland.
Marie and Lynn got into their smart sports car and 34 ____ up to Fort William 35 ____ they set off down the mountain. They were soon on their way 36 ____ Ben Nevis. The higher they climbed, the 37 _____ it became. The sun disappeared 38 ____ the mist and snow began to fall.
Maire 39 ____ and wanted to go home. The snow covered the track 40____ the girls lost, cold and frightened. They thought they 41 ___ to freeze to death on the mountain side. Luckily Marie had her mobile phone with her and managed to call for help.
The mountain rescue team reached them just in time to save them from freezing to death. After the rescue team 42 ___ them to a comfortable hotel, they had a lovely dinner and then danced all night at a party. They got home the next day and told everyone what a smashing time they 43 ___ in Fort William.

TASK 6 Read the text below. For questions (32-43) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)
It was a lovely spring morning when Marie and her friend Lyn set out 32___ a mountain. They decided to climb Ben Nevis, as it is the 33 ___ mountain in Scotland.
Marie and Lynn got into their smart sports car and 34 ____ up to Fort William 35 ____ they set off down the mountain. They were soon on their way 36 ____ Ben Nevis. The higher they climbed, the 37 _____ it became. The sun disappeared 38 ____ the mist and snow began to fall.
Maire 39 ____ and wanted to go home. The snow covered the track 40____ the girls lost, cold and frightened. They thought they 41 ___ to freeze to death on the mountain side. Luckily Marie had her mobile phone with her and managed to call for help.
The mountain rescue team reached them just in time to save them from freezing to death. After the rescue team 42 ___ them to a comfortable hotel, they had a lovely dinner and then danced all night at a party. They got home the next day and told everyone what a smashing time they 43 ___ in Fort William.

TASK 6 Read the text below. For questions (32-43) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)
It was a lovely spring morning when Marie and her friend Lyn set out 32___ a mountain. They decided to climb Ben Nevis, as it is the 33 ___ mountain in Scotland.
Marie and Lynn got into their smart sports car and 34 ____ up to Fort William 35 ____ they set off down the mountain. They were soon on their way 36 ____ Ben Nevis. The higher they climbed, the 37 _____ it became. The sun disappeared 38 ____ the mist and snow began to fall.
Maire 39 ____ and wanted to go home. The snow covered the track 40____ the girls lost, cold and frightened. They thought they 41 ___ to freeze to death on the mountain side. Luckily Marie had her mobile phone with her and managed to call for help.
The mountain rescue team reached them just in time to save them from freezing to death. After the rescue team 42 ___ them to a comfortable hotel, they had a lovely dinner and then danced all night at a party. They got home the next day and told everyone what a smashing time they 43 ___ in Fort William.

TASK 6 Read the text below. For questions (32-43) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)
It was a lovely spring morning when Marie and her friend Lyn set out 32___ a mountain. They decided to climb Ben Nevis, as it is the 33 ___ mountain in Scotland.
Marie and Lynn got into their smart sports car and 34 ____ up to Fort William 35 ____ they set off down the mountain. They were soon on their way 36 ____ Ben Nevis. The higher they climbed, the 37 _____ it became. The sun disappeared 38 ____ the mist and snow began to fall.
Maire 39 ____ and wanted to go home. The snow covered the track 40____ the girls lost, cold and frightened. They thought they 41 ___ to freeze to death on the mountain side. Luckily Marie had her mobile phone with her and managed to call for help.
The mountain rescue team reached them just in time to save them from freezing to death. After the rescue team 42 ___ them to a comfortable hotel, they had a lovely dinner and then danced all night at a party. They got home the next day and told everyone what a smashing time they 43 ___ in Fort William.

TASK 6 Read the text below. For questions (32-43) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)
It was a lovely spring morning when Marie and her friend Lyn set out 32___ a mountain. They decided to climb Ben Nevis, as it is the 33 ___ mountain in Scotland.
Marie and Lynn got into their smart sports car and 34 ____ up to Fort William 35 ____ they set off down the mountain. They were soon on their way 36 ____ Ben Nevis. The higher they climbed, the 37 _____ it became. The sun disappeared 38 ____ the mist and snow began to fall.
Maire 39 ____ and wanted to go home. The snow covered the track 40____ the girls lost, cold and frightened. They thought they 41 ___ to freeze to death on the mountain side. Luckily Marie had her mobile phone with her and managed to call for help.
The mountain rescue team reached them just in time to save them from freezing to death. After the rescue team 42 ___ them to a comfortable hotel, they had a lovely dinner and then danced all night at a party. They got home the next day and told everyone what a smashing time they 43 ___ in Fort William.

TASK 6 Read the text below. For questions (32-43) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)
It was a lovely spring morning when Marie and her friend Lyn set out 32___ a mountain. They decided to climb Ben Nevis, as it is the 33 ___ mountain in Scotland.
Marie and Lynn got into their smart sports car and 34 ____ up to Fort William 35 ____ they set off down the mountain. They were soon on their way 36 ____ Ben Nevis. The higher they climbed, the 37 _____ it became. The sun disappeared 38 ____ the mist and snow began to fall.
Maire 39 ____ and wanted to go home. The snow covered the track 40____ the girls lost, cold and frightened. They thought they 41 ___ to freeze to death on the mountain side. Luckily Marie had her mobile phone with her and managed to call for help.
The mountain rescue team reached them just in time to save them from freezing to death. After the rescue team 42 ___ them to a comfortable hotel, they had a lovely dinner and then danced all night at a party. They got home the next day and told everyone what a smashing time they 43 ___ in Fort William.

TASK 6 Read the text below. For questions (32-43) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)
It was a lovely spring morning when Marie and her friend Lyn set out 32___ a mountain. They decided to climb Ben Nevis, as it is the 33 ___ mountain in Scotland.
Marie and Lynn got into their smart sports car and 34 ____ up to Fort William 35 ____ they set off down the mountain. They were soon on their way 36 ____ Ben Nevis. The higher they climbed, the 37 _____ it became. The sun disappeared 38 ____ the mist and snow began to fall.
Maire 39 ____ and wanted to go home. The snow covered the track 40____ the girls lost, cold and frightened. They thought they 41 ___ to freeze to death on the mountain side. Luckily Marie had her mobile phone with her and managed to call for help.
The mountain rescue team reached them just in time to save them from freezing to death. After the rescue team 42 ___ them to a comfortable hotel, they had a lovely dinner and then danced all night at a party. They got home the next day and told everyone what a smashing time they 43 ___ in Fort William.

TASK 6 Read the text below. For questions (32-43) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D)
It was a lovely spring morning when Marie and her friend Lyn set out 32___ a mountain. They decided to climb Ben Nevis, as it is the 33 ___ mountain in Scotland.
Marie and Lynn got into their smart sports car and 34 ____ up to Fort William 35 ____ they set off down the mountain. They were soon on their way 36 ____ Ben Nevis. The higher they climbed, the 37 _____ it became. The sun disappeared 38 ____ the mist and snow began to fall.
Maire 39 ____ and wanted to go home. The snow covered the track 40____ the girls lost, cold and frightened. They thought they 41 ___ to freeze to death on the mountain side. Luckily Marie had her mobile phone with her and managed to call for help.
The mountain rescue team reached them just in time to save them from freezing to death. After the rescue team 42 ___ them to a comfortable hotel, they had a lovely dinner and then danced all night at a party. They got home the next day and told everyone what a smashing time they 43 ___ in Fort William.