Level 2. Choose the correct variant. 1. What kind of meal did the Earl of Sandwich invent? a) quick and convenient; b) very delicious; c) very good for health; d) junk food. 2. What was one of the great traditions in Victorian England? a) to make cucumber sandwiches; b) to cut the crusts off the bread; c) to have 5 o’clock tea; d) to eat lots of sandwiches. 3. What kind of sandwiches do people have today? a) very elegant; b) very big; c) with many slices of bread; d) much bigger than they used to be. 4. Why do people like sandwiches for their meal? a) Because sandwiches are a typical “snack” meal. b) Because people can eat sandwiches themselves. c) Because sandwiches are easy and quick to cook. d) Because people can buy sandwiches almost everywhere.

1. a) quick and convenient — the sandwich was invented as a convenient meal that could be eaten while playing cards.
2. c) to have 5 o’clock tea — this is stated directly in the text.
3. d) much bigger than they used to be — modern sandwiches are less elegant and often much bigger.
4. c) Because sandwiches are easy and quick to prepare. The text also says that sandwiches can be bought in shops and restaurants.

Ответ: 1 — a; 2 — c; 3 — d; 4 — c.