Задание 2. Установите соответствие между текстами A–E и темами 1–6. Используйте каждую тему только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя. Запишите цифру и букву. This text deals with … 1) A fun tradition 2) History 3) Cooking 4) An important holiday 5) Travel advice 6) A country. A) Russian people celebrate Victory Day on May 9th. It is the day for remembering Russia's participation in World War II. Many people attend a military parade or watch the military parade on Red Square. There are fireworks at night on Victory Day. Another tradition is to give flowers to veterans on the street and to lay wreaths at war memorial sites. B) Going to Vancouver in Canada during winter holidays is very exciting. The city is very nice. The weather there is much milder than in many other Canadian cities. But be prepared for rain on any day. Put on a warm sweater or a pullover underneath a waterproof jacket. You will also need waterproof shoes or boots. Don't forget warm gloves, a hat, and an umbrella. C) The tomato is native to South America. Wild versions were small and yellow. People were growing tomatoes in southern Mexico by 500 BC. The Spanish brought tomatoes to Europe in the 16th century. After their arrival in Italy tomatoes were grown for decoration only in gardens or flower beds. Later Spanish and Italian people started using tomatoes for cooking. D) Tomatoes are very popular in many cuisines around the world. They are eaten in different ways raw or cooked. Tomatoes are very sweet and tasty. We add them in many dishes, sauces, salads, and drinks. Tomatoes are used in many Spanish and Italian dishes. In Italy tomatoes are served with olive oil and cheese. It is difficult to think of a pizza without tomatoes. E) La Tomatina festival takes place in Spain. For more than 17 years the festival has been held on the last Wednesday of August, during the week of summer festivities. Participants of the festival throw tomatoes at each other. They have a tomato fight just for entertainment. Usually, the fight lasts for about an hour, after which the town square is covered with tomatoes.

Перевод задания: Установите соответствие между текстами A–E и темами 1–6. Используйте каждую тему только один раз. Одна тема лишняя. Текст посвящён…

Ответы на английском:

1. A — 4) An important holiday (важный праздник): текст о праздновании Дня Победы.
2. B — 5) Travel advice (советы путешественникам): текст рассказывает, что взять с собой в поездку в Ванкувер.
3. C — 2) History (история): текст повествует об истории распространения помидоров.
4. D — 3) Cooking (кулинария): текст описывает использование помидоров в блюдах.
5. E — 1) A fun tradition (забавная традиция): текст рассказывает о фестивале La Tomatina.

Перевод ответа:

1. A — 4) Важный праздник: текст о праздновании Дня Победы.
2. B — 5) Советы путешественникам: текст рассказывает, что взять с собой в поездку в Ванкувер.
3. C — 2) История: текст повествует об истории распространения помидоров.
4. D — 3) Кулинария: текст описывает использование помидоров в блюдах.
5. E — 1) Забавная традиция: текст рассказывает о фестивале La Tomatina.

Лишняя тема — 6) A country (страна): ни один текст не посвящён стране в целом.