Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense. Nesvizh was founded in 1446. In the 16th century Nesvizh ___ (become) the residence of the Radzivil family ___ one of the biggest and richest families in Belarus. They ___ (live) in Nesvizh for more than 400 years. Mikalai Radzivil Sirotka changed (изменил) the town greatly. He ___ (build) many churches and the castle. Nesvizh ___ (be) also famous for its amazing park around the castle. Many tourists ___ (visit) this beautiful town all year round. Novogrudok was founded in the 11th century. It ___ (stand) on Zamkovaya Hill, one of the highest points in Belarus ___ 323 metres high. The castle ___ (be) an old centre of Novogrudok. It ___ (be) one of the most beautiful

Разбираемся:

1. Nesvizh was founded in 1446. In the 16th century Nesvizh became (become) the residence of the Radzivil family – one of the biggest and richest families in Belarus.

   (became – Past Simple, так как речь идет о свершившемся факте в прошлом)

2. They lived (live) in Nesvizh for more than 400 years.

   (lived – Past Simple, так как речь идет о периоде в прошлом)

3. Mikalai Radzivil Sirotka changed (изменил) the town greatly. He built (build) many churches and the castle.

   (built – Past Simple, так как речь идет о свершившемся факте в прошлом)

4. Nesvizh was (be) also famous for its amazing park around the castle.

   (was – Past Simple, так как речь идет о факте в прошлом)

5. Many tourists visit (visit) this beautiful town all year round.

   (visit – Present Simple, так как речь идет о повторяющемся действии в настоящем)

6. Novogrudok was founded in the 11th century. It stands (stand) on Zamkovaya Hill, one of the highest points in Belarus – 323 metres high.

   (stands – Present Simple, так как речь идет о факте в настоящем)

7. The castle was (be) an old centre of Novogrudok. It was (be) one of the most beautiful.

   (was – Past Simple, так как речь идет о факте в прошлом)

Проверка за 10 секунд: Убедись, что выбранное тобой время глагола соответствует контексту предложения.

Запомни: Past Simple используется для описания действий, завершившихся в прошлом, а Present Simple – для описания фактов и повторяющихся действий в настоящем.