3 a) The texts below are about Minsk landmarks. Match the beginnings of the paragraphs with their endings. 1. The Opera and Ballet House in the biggest and the most beautiful theatre in Belarus. It was built in 1920.- 2. Minsk Arena is one of the biggest ice arenas in Europe. It was built in 2009. It is a sports complex and a concert hall which seats 15,000 people.... 3. The Holy Spirit Cathedral was built in 1642. It is in the centre of Minsk, in Svoboda Square.... 4. This church in Nezavisimost Square is often called the Red Church because it is made of red brick... 5. Lebyazhy Aqua park opened its doors to the public in 2014. It is the fifth largest park in Europe... 6. This modern building was built in 2001. It's in Privokzalnaya Square.... 7. The new building of the National Library opened its doors in 2006. It is in the shape of a diamond. 8. Victory Monument in Pobeda Square is a monument to those Belarusian people who died in World War II. It was built in 1954. It is 38 metres tall. ... A.... Belarusian people often come here to watch ice-hockey, tennis, basketball matches, different concerts and shows. B. ... There is an open-air children's water town with a swimming pool and 18 water slides. The longest slide is 200 metres long. C. ... It is 72 metres tall and has 22 floors, 20 reading rooms, the Book Museum and a glass lift. The building is especially beautiful at night when it is lit up with thousands of colourful lights. D.... It was built in 1910 by a famous Belarusian aristocratic family. E. There is an eternal fiamе (речный огоns) in front of monument. War veterana come here on Victory Day, May 9th, Y can always see flowers at the monument. F.... The best singers, dancers and musicians from Belarus other countries perform here. G.... A lot of people come here at Christmas and Easter. H. Its front wall is made of dark glass. There are alws a lot of people here.