Task 3. Use the word given in capital letters to form a word that fits the gap in the same line. Samara: Samara is one of the largest cities on the Volga River. It (1) ___ in 1586 as a fortress. At that time the Volga (2) ___ an important trade route. The fortress (3) ___ to protect merchants from raids. In the 19th century Samara (4) ___ a major trading centre. Its population grew faster than in many (5) ___ of Russia. In the early 20th century Samara (6) ___ several theatres, libraries and schools. During the Great Patriotic War it (7) ___ as a reserve capital. Many government (8) ___ were evacuated there. After the war the city (9) ___ into an industrial and space centre. Today Samara is famous for its embankment, which is considered one of the (10) ___ in Europe. The Volga, on which Samara stands, is (11) ___ than many European rivers. If you visit Samara in summer, you (12) ___ many festivals and concerts. The city is also proud of the fact that several rockets (13) ___ here. Samara is a place where history and modernity (14) ___ for centuries. It (15) ___ by thousands of tourists every year. Words: FOUND, BE, BUILD, BECOME, CITY, HAVE, CHOOSE, INSTITUTION, DEVELOP, BEAUTIFUL, WIDE, SEE, PRODUCE, MEET, VISIT.

Перевод задания: Образуйте от слова, написанного заглавными буквами, слово, которое подходит в пропуск.

(1) was founded (была основана); (2) was (была); (3) was built (была построена); (4) became (стала); (5) cities (городах); (6) had (имела); (7) was chosen (была выбрана); (8) institutions (учреждения); (9) developed (превратился/развился); (10) most beautiful (самых красивых); (11) wider (шире); (12) will see (увидите); (13) are produced (производятся); (14) have met (встречались); (15) is visited (посещается).

Восстановленный текст: Samara is one of the largest cities on the Volga River. It was founded in 1586 as a fortress. At that time the Volga was an important trade route. The fortress was built to protect merchants from raids. In the 19th century Samara became a major trading centre. Its population grew faster than in many cities of Russia. In the early 20th century Samara had several theatres, libraries and schools. During the Great Patriotic War it was chosen as a reserve capital. Many government institutions were evacuated there. After the war the city developed into an industrial and space centre. Today Samara is famous for its embankment, which is considered one of the most beautiful in Europe. The Volga, on which Samara stands, is wider than many European rivers. If you visit Samara in summer, you will see many festivals and concerts. The city is also proud of the fact that several rockets are produced here. Samara is a place where history and modernity have met for centuries. It is visited by thousands of tourists every year.

Перевод текста: Самара — один из крупнейших городов на Волге. Она была основана в 1586 году как крепость. В то время Волга была важным торговым путём. Крепость построили для защиты купцов от набегов. В XIX веке Самара стала крупным торговым центром. Её население росло быстрее, чем во многих городах России. В начале XX века в Самаре было несколько театров, библиотек и школ. Во время Великой Отечественной войны город был выбран запасной столицей. Туда эвакуировали многие государственные учреждения. После войны город превратился в промышленный и космический центр. Сегодня Самара славится своей набережной, которую считают одной из самых красивых в Европе. Волга, на которой стоит Самара, шире многих европейских рек. Если вы посетите Самару летом, то увидите много фестивалей и концертов. Город также гордится тем, что здесь производят несколько видов ракет. Самара — место, где история и современность встречаются на протяжении веков. Каждый год её посещают тысячи туристов.