Task 1. The paragraphs of the story are mixed up. Put five paragraphs in the correct order. One paragraph is extra. Write five letters in the correct order. THE TICKET FROM THE PAST. A. _____, the lights returned. The map was hanging quietly on the wall again, but a new paper train ticket was lying on the floor. It carried tomorrow’s date. Maya put it into her pocket and decided to tell nobody about it until the next morning. B. _____, the map swung forward like a narrow door. Behind it, Maya found a brass button and a handwritten note: “Press only if you are ready to see the city differently.” She had never seen such a mysterious instruction before, but her curiosity was stronger than her fear. C. _____, Maya was helping at a small railway museum in St Petersburg. The last visitors had left, and she was checking the upstairs gallery when she heard a soft sound behind an old map. D. The museum café was famous for its apple cakes and hot chocolate. Many visitors went there after guided tours, especially at weekends. Maya preferred tea, although her friends usually ordered hot chocolate. E. _____, Maya thought that the sound had come from the heating pipes. Suddenly, the map moved. She looked carefully at its wooden frame and noticed a narrow golden line around it. When she touched the frame, it moved under her hand. F. _____, Maya pressed the button, the lamps went out. A line of blue light travelled across the floor and appeared to form a route. It led not to a door but to a window overlooking a railway station. For a moment, Maya saw old steam trains moving in the glass and a passenger pointing directly at her. Order: 1) ___ 2) ___ 3) ___ 4) ___ 5) ___

Перевод задания: Абзацы рассказа перепутаны. Расположите пять абзацев в правильном порядке. Один абзац лишний. Запишите пять букв в правильном порядке.

Последовательность событий: Майя работает в музее и слышит звук; сначала принимает его за шум труб, затем замечает, что карта движется; за картой находит кнопку и загадочную записку; нажимает кнопку и видит необычную картину; когда свет возвращается, на полу лежит билет.

Правильный порядок: C, E, B, F, A. Лишний абзац — D: он описывает кафе и не связан с развитием истории.

Заполненные начала абзацев:

1. C — One evening (Однажды вечером).
2. E — At first (Сначала).
3. B — With a gentle creak (С тихим скрипом).
4. F — Taking a deep breath (Глубоко вздохнув).
5. A — A few seconds later (Несколько секунд спустя).

Перевод ответа: Правильный порядок — C, E, B, F, A. Лишний абзац — D. Вставленные фразы означают: «Однажды вечером», «Сначала», «С тихим скрипом», «Глубоко вздохнув», «Несколько секунд спустя».