1a. Read and write the correct form of the verb be (is / are / was / were / has been / have been). Then check ex. 1a. The European bison, stork and cornflower ___ (1) deeply rooted in Belarusian culture and folklore. These unofficial symbols ___ (2) about the country’s deep ties with nature. The European bison, or zubr, which ___ (3) found in Belarusian old forests in the west of the country, symbolises strength. The stork ___ (4) often called “a bird of happiness”. It ___ (5) commonly seen nesting near homes. The bird ___ (6) a symbol of harmony and family. The cornflower ___ (7) found in Belarusian meadows and fields. The flower ___ (8) cherished in folklore. It ___ (9) a symbol of beauty and purity. The tall, mighty oak tree ___ (10) a symbol of strength and wisdom. Lastly, the elusive lynx ___ (11) a symbol of mystery and independence. Lynx is in the Coat of Arms of the City of Gomel and Gomel region, where there are also oak tree branches. Together, these plants and animals ___ (12) seen as the natural and cultural essence of Belarus. The European bison, stork and cornflower ___ (13) in our folklore and history for many years, but they ___ (14) recognised in our official national symbols after Belarus became independent in 1991.

Перевод задания: Прочитайте и запишите правильную форму глагола be (is / are / was / were / has been / have been). Затем проверьте упражнение 1a.

Вставляем формы глагола по числу подлежащего и времени:

1. are
2. are
3. is
4. is
5. is
6. is
7. is
8. is
9. is
10. is
11. is
12. are
13. have been
14. were

The European bison, stork and cornflower are deeply rooted in Belarusian culture and folklore. These unofficial symbols are about the country’s deep ties with nature. The European bison, or zubr, which is found in Belarusian old forests in the west of the country, symbolises strength. The stork is often called “a bird of happiness”. It is commonly seen nesting near homes. The bird is a symbol of harmony and family. The cornflower is found in Belarusian meadows and fields. The flower is cherished in folklore. It is a symbol of beauty and purity. The tall, mighty oak tree is a symbol of strength and wisdom. Lastly, the elusive lynx is a symbol of mystery and independence. Together, these plants and animals are seen as the natural and cultural essence of Belarus. The European bison, stork and cornflower have been in our folklore and history for many years, but they were recognised in our official national symbols after Belarus became independent in 1991.

Ответ: 1 — are; 2 — are; 3 — is; 4 — is; 5 — is; 6 — is; 7 — is; 8 — is; 9 — is; 10 — is; 11 — is; 12 — are; 13 — have been; 14 — were.