Task 2. Questions 9–15. 9. For the Japanese the idea of having tea parties in Russia seems A. perplexing. B. explicable. C. evasive. 10. The word “incessant” in the first paragraph means A. constant. B. temporary. C. irregular. 11. The Russians did not welcome the new drink as A. they were forced to drink it. B. it took long to make it. C. it was totally alien to them. 12. In the North Caucasus region and Central Asia A. sour fruit and vegetables are commonly served during the tea party. B. lavish snacks are served at the tea party if the guest is highly honoured. C. traditionally only jam and sugar are served during the tea party. 13. Samovars placed in the middle of the table usually A. warmed the water quicker and more economically. B. helped gather the guests by their special “song”. C. added to the calming atmosphere round the table. 14. The story about Prince Shakhovskoy’s meeting with J. W. Goethe [question and options cropped].

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Фото задания: Task 2. Questions 9–15. 9. For the Japanese the idea of having tea parties in Russia seems A. perplexing. B. explicable. C.…

Task 2. Questions 9–15. 9. For the Japanese the idea of having tea parties in Russia seems A. perplexing. B. explicable. C. evasive. 10. The word “incessant” in the first paragraph means A. constant. B. temporary. C. irregular. 11. The Russians did not welcome the new drink as A. they were forced to drink it. B. it took long to make it. C. it was totally alien to them. 12. In the North Caucasus region and Central Asia A. sour fruit and vegetables are commonly served during the tea party. B. lavish snacks are served at the tea party if the guest is highly honoured. C. traditionally only jam and sugar are served during the tea party. 13. Samovars placed in the middle of the table usually A. warmed the water quicker and more economically. B. helped gather the guests by their special “song”. C. added to the calming atmosphere round the table. 14. The story about Prince Shakhovskoy’s meeting with J. W. Goethe [question and options cropped].

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Перевод задания: Задание 2. Вопросы 9–15. Выберите правильный вариант ответа. На фото полностью видны вопросы 9–13 и начало вопроса 14.

For the Japanese the idea of having tea parties in Russia seems (Для японцев идея русских чаепитий кажется): A. perplexing (недоуменной, озадачивающей); B. explicable (объяснимой); C. evasive (уклончивой). Без текста выбрать вариант нельзя.
The word “incessant” in the first paragraph means (Слово “incessant” в первом абзаце означает): A. constant (постоянный); B. temporary (временный); C. irregular (нерегулярный). По значению слова правильный ответ — A: “incessant” означает «непрерывный, постоянный».
The Russians did not welcome the new drink as (Русские не сразу приняли новый напиток, потому что): A. they were forced to drink it (их заставляли его пить); B. it took long to make it (его долго было готовить); C. it was totally alien to them (он был для них совершенно чуждым). Без текста выбрать вариант нельзя.
In the North Caucasus region and Central Asia (В регионе Северного Кавказа и в Центральной Азии): A. sour fruit and vegetables are commonly served during the tea party (во время чаепития обычно подают кислые фрукты и овощи); B. lavish snacks are served at the tea party if the guest is highly honoured (если гостя особенно чтут, к чаю подают роскошные закуски); C. traditionally only jam and sugar are served during the tea party (традиционно к чаю подают только варенье и сахар). Без текста выбрать вариант нельзя.
Samovars placed in the middle of the table usually (Самовары, поставленные в центре стола, обычно): A. warmed the water quicker and more economically (быстрее и экономичнее нагревали воду); B. helped gather the guests by their special “song” (собирали гостей своим особым «пением»); C. added to the calming atmosphere round the table (способствовали спокойной атмосфере за столом). Без текста выбрать вариант нельзя.
Вопрос 14 обрывается после слов “The story about Prince Shakhovskoy’s meeting with J. W. Goethe…” (История о встрече князя Шаховского с И. В. Гёте…). Его продолжение и варианты ответа на снимке отсутствуют.

Для вопросов 9, 11–13 нужны исходный текст и сведения из него; для полного ответа на вопрос 14 необходимы его оставшаяся часть и варианты. Вопрос 15 на изображении не виден.

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