Упр.1 Юнит 2 Step 3 ГДЗ Rainbow English 11 класс
1 Listen to the dialogue and choose the appropriate options to complete the statements below. 1) You have heard a fragment of a radio programme.
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Приведем выдержку из задания из учебника Баранова, Афанасьева, Михеева 11 класс, Дрофа:
1 Listen to the dialogue and choose the appropriate options to complete the statements below.
1) You have heard a fragment of a radio programme.
a) a TV programme b) a radio programme c) a talk between friends
2) American festivals come regularly.
a) regularly b) not regularly c) from time to time
3) American festivals are diverse by their nature.
a) similar b) alike c) diverse
4) At fairs people have a chance to demonstrate their achievements.
a) to taste nice food
b) to buy clothes and toys
c) to demonstrate their achievements
5) Some festivals in the USA reflect the fact that the country’s population is diverse.
a) the US has a lot of traditions
b) the country’s population is diverse
c) the US is a big country
6) Mardi Gras can offer its visitors entertainment.
a) entertainment
b) prizes
c) meeting famous people
7) New Orleans, Louisiana, is the place where jazz originated (was born).
a) where a lot of jazz musicians live
b) where jazz originated (was born)
c) where the best American jazz musicians come annually
Текст аудирования:
— Today we have invited to the studio George Crawford, a lecturer from Houston University, Texas, the USA.
— Good morning, everyone.
— Our listeners would like to know more about your country. One of them asks about your traditional festivals. What are they like?
— That’s a very good question. Each year in the US there are festivals to celebrate almost everything you can think of.
— How long do they take?
— Some festivals are only for a day, while others last for a few months. Some are serious and some are fun. Some attract thousands of people, and some just a few.
— Could you give some examples?
— The most popular festivals are probably fairs. These are usually at the end of summer. Farmers enter their animals in competitions and hope to win.
— Do they get prizes?
— Yes. There are prizes for the best crops, homemade food, clothes, toys and other things.
— Are such festivals held everywhere in the country?
— You see, each part of the US has its own special festivals. When people from Europe, Asia, and Latin America came to live in different parts of the USA, they brought their celebrations with them. For example, there are Oktoberfests coming from Germany, Chinese New Year and Cherry Blossom Festivals coming from Japan. These festivals have their own food, drink and entertainment.
— And which festival would you call the most popular?
— One of the best-known festivals is probably Mardi Gras. It takes place early in the year in New Orleans, Louisiana. For two weeks there are big parades, parties and dances. When the parades pass by, everyone shouts, “Throw me something, Mister!” and they fight to catch small presents thrown to them.
— That sounds to me like fun. Does Mardi Gras attract visitors?
— Yes, definitely. Mardi Gras is the festival where you can listen to jazz music. Jazz musicians from all over the world come to New Orleans.
— I understand why they do it. It’s common knowledge that New Orleans is the home of jazz music. I’m afraid our time is nearly over. Thank you very much, Mr Crawford, for your most interesting information.
— You’re welcome.