Ex. 1 True, false, not stated: 1. Tatiana’s Day is celebrated on the 25th of January every year. 2. Saint Tatiana is the patron saint of teachers. 3. Students in Nizhny Novgorod choose the best Tatiana in the city. 4. The first Russian university was built in Saint Petersburg. 5. Empress Elizabeth agreed to build the university together with Count Ivan Shuvalov. 6. Tatiana’s Day has been celebrated for more than 300 years. 7. In the evening, people usually stay at home and watch TV. 8. Some communities organize plays and performances for families and neighbours. 9. Count Ivan Shuvalov’s mother was a teacher at the first Russian university. 10. The best students receive awards on Tatiana’s Day.

Перевод задания: Верно, неверно или не сказано.

1. True — Tatiana’s Day is celebrated on 25 January every year.
2. False — Saint Tatiana is the patron saint of students.
3. False — citizens choose the best Tatiana; the text does not say that students choose her.
4. False — the first Russian university was built in Moscow.
5. True — Count Ivan and Empress Elizabeth agreed to build it.
6. False — the text says the celebration has taken place for over 250 years, not more than 300.
7. False — people dance in the street or let off fireworks.
8. True — the passage says some communities put on plays and performances for families and neighbours.
9. Not stated — the passage does not say that Shuvalov’s mother was a teacher.
10. True — the best students receive awards.

Перевод ответов:

1. Верно.
2. Неверно: святая Татьяна — покровительница студентов.
3. Неверно: лучшую Татьяну выбирают горожане, а не студенты.
4. Неверно: первый российский университет был построен в Москве.
5. Верно.
6. Неверно: праздник отмечают более 250 лет, но не сказано, что более 300.
7. Неверно: вечером люди танцуют на улицах или запускают фейерверки.
8. Верно.
9. Не сказано.
10. Верно.