Задания 2.1–2.2. 1. Match the types of stories to their definitions: 1) An exciting story about a hero who does dangerous things; 2) A serious and emotional play written for the theatre; 3) A story about someone’s life written by another person; 4) A story that takes place in the future or in space; 5) A story about a crime or a strange event. A. a fairy tale; B. a novel; C. a mysterious story; D. a humorous story; E. drama. 2. When I was ten years old, my family left the countryside and moved to the city. I was very excited because our new house was near a beautiful big park. One day, I decided to go for a walk in the park but I lost my way. I tried to get back but I just went deeper into the park. I looked around me and started calling for help, but no one heard me. I was confused and scared because it was almost dark, so I sat on a bench and began to cry. Suddenly I heard someone coming. It was a girl my age. “Hi,” she said. “I’m Maria. What’s the matter?” I told Maria that I was lost. “Don’t worry,” Maria said. “I live near here. I know the park well.” We walked and talked until we were out of the park. Maria said goodbye and left before I could thank her. When I got home my mum was talking to a policeman. They were both very upset. “Oh, Elizabeth, thank goodness you’re OK!” my mum said when she saw me. “I lost my way in the park. Mum, but I’m fine now. I’m so sorry,” I said. “You were lucky, young lady,” the policeman said. “Never play alone in that park. It’s too dangerous.” Ten years ago, a young girl named Maria Josephson lost her way in that same park and never came back. I wanted to tell them about the girl who helped me but I was afraid they wouldn’t believe me. Did a ghost help me? I couldn’t sleep that night or the next. I never saw Maria again and I never went back to the park! Answer the questions: 1) How old was Elizabeth when she moved house? 2) Where did Elizabeth’s family move to? 3) How did Elizabeth feel when she discovered she was lost? 4) Did Elizabeth thank Maria when they were out of the forest? 5) What happened to Maria Josephson ten years ago?

Перевод задания: Соотнесите виды историй с определениями. Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопросы.

2.1. Match the types of stories to their definitions:

1. An exciting story about a hero who does dangerous things — D. adventure (приключение). По смыслу задания имеется в виду приключенческая история.
2. A serious and emotional play written for the theatre — E. drama (драма).
3. A story about someone’s life written by another person — B. biography (биография).
4. A story that takes place in the future or in space — C. science fiction (научная фантастика).
5. A story about a crime or a strange event — A. mystery story (детективная или загадочная история).

Перевод: 1) Захватывающая история о герое, который совершает опасные поступки — приключение. 2) Серьёзная эмоциональная пьеса, написанная для театра, — драма. 3) История о жизни человека, написанная кем-то другим, — биография. 4) История, действие которой происходит в будущем или в космосе, — научная фантастика. 5) История о преступлении или необычном событии — загадочная история.

2.2. Answers:

1. Elizabeth was ten years old when she moved house.
   Элизабет было десять лет, когда она переехала.
2. Her family moved from the countryside to the city.
   Её семья переехала из сельской местности в город.
3. She felt confused and scared.
   Она чувствовала себя растерянной и испуганной.
4. No, she didn’t. Maria left before Elizabeth could thank her.
   Нет. Мария ушла прежде, чем Элизабет успела её поблагодарить.
5. Maria Josephson got lost in the same park and never came back.
   Мария Джозефсон заблудилась в том же парке и не вернулась.