1. Match the types of stories to their descriptions. A story that takes place in the future or in space. An exciting story about a hero who does dangerous things. A serious and emotional play written for the theatre, radio or television. A story which makes you feel worried, because you don’t know what is going to happen next. A funny story with a happy ending. A story about someone’s life written by another person. A story about a crime or a strange event.

Перевод задания: Соотнесите виды рассказов с их описаниями.

1. A story that takes place in the future or in space — science fiction story (научно-фантастический рассказ).
2. An exciting story about a hero who does dangerous things — adventure (приключенческий рассказ).
3. A serious and emotional play written for the theatre, radio or television — drama (драма).
4. A story which makes you feel worried, because you don’t know what is going to happen next — suspense story (рассказ с напряжённым сюжетом).
5. A funny story with a happy ending — humorous story (юмористический рассказ).
6. A story about someone’s life written by another person — biography (биография).
7. A story about a crime or a strange event — mystery (детективная история).