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A kind man
Jack, a truck driver, was driving 100 penguins to the New York Zoo. On the freeway his truck suddenly _7_________________ (BREAK) down. Jack got out of the car. He _8_________________ (LOOK) at the engine when another truck stopped by. The second truck driver, Peter, asked if _9________________ (HE) colleague needed any help. Jack explained that he was taking the penguins to the zoo and asked if Peter could take the penguins to the zoo. Peter agreed. Some hours _10_________________ (LATE), the Peter drove past Jack, who was still waiting on the freeway for help to come. The penguins, however, __11________________ (BE) still in the truck! “I thought I asked you to take __12________________ (THAT) penguins to the zoo,” shouted Jack. Peter replied, “I did, but I had some money left, so we’re going to the cinema now.”
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Since then Teotihuacan _7____ SEE the Aztecs, the Spanish invasion and many other people and events.
The Great Wall _8_____BUILD by several Chinese dynasties in order to protect the Chinese Empire from different aggressors.
Al so, the archaeological site of Teotihuacan _9_____KNOW for the so-called ‘street of the dead’ and its colourful frescos.
The game spread quickly. Soon New Zealand’s national team appeared. It _10_____CALL the “All Blacks” and not because of the colour of the players’ skin.
But once she and Mr. Wolf and their son and daughter were out in the summer woods, they _11_____CAN NOT find the right spot.
It was taking a long time for the waiter to arrive, but I was in no hurry. I was sure that the waiter _12_____COME soon.
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A sleepy female voice answered and told me he was at work and _7_____COME home late in the evening.
Basketball is a very spectator-oriented sport. It is the _8_________________THREE most popular game in the USA. People enjoy both watching and playing it.
The festival _9_________________TAKE place in Bristol, a world centre for ballooning and is called the Bristol Balloon Fiesta. People enjoy both watching and riding balloons.
Independence day is a public holiday. It __10________________CELEBRATE since July 4, 1776 when the thirteen colonies of America declared Independence from England. For many families this is the most important festival of the year.
For a long time I _11_____NOT CAN understand why he was doing it.
Tom had often told _12____ I , «If only we had sidewalks, we would jog or walk daily and become models of fitness».
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«What’s wrong, Mom?» Jordie asked. I explained that when I was his age, my parents had taken my picture standing in exactly the same spot, and I was feeling rather nostalgic. I added that perhaps one day he _7_____TAKE his son’s picture here.
J Mr. Brown went into the other room and telephoned. He _8_____SURPRISE very much by his telephone conversation.
The crater is 4,145 feet across, and 570 feet deep. It is the _9_____LARGE impact crater in the entire world.
The climate is continental; however, the fluctuations in temperature are _10_____GREAT than in other European countries.
To test his ideas, Heyerdal decided to build a copy of the ancient Egyptian boat and sail across the Atlantic. On May 25, 1969 the boat called Ra left a port in Morocco and headed across the 11______WIDE part of the Atlantic.
Then he called all the young people in the kingdom together and said, «I’ll give each one of you a seed today. I want you to go home, plant it, water it and come back here one year from today with what you have grown from this one seed.» A boy named Ling also got a seed. He came home and told his mother that he 12______GROW the best plant.
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Was he really the first to reach the continent? The great Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdal believed that ancient people _7_____BE able to build boats that could cross oceans.
In 1947, Samuelson 8______WRITE “Foundations of Economic Analysis” in which he used the language of mathematics to explain the world of economics.
As a child he had to help his father with the heavy daily tasks of a farmer but he always _9_________________FIND time to read. He was really a self-made man.
Most historians credit the origins of the game to 11th or 12th century French monks, who began playing a ball against _10________________THEY_ monastery walls.
Some years _11_________________LATE General Logan organized another ceremony, this time for the soldiers who survived the war.
The _12_________________TWO subway line opened in Glasgow, Scotland in 1891.
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Born in Florida, Missouri, on November 30, 1835, he _7_________________BRING up in a small sleepy town on the western bank of the Mississippi River.
However, nobody knows _8_________________IT origin.
Three years _9_________________LATE the boy’s father insisted that he gave a public concert.
The plane __10________________MAKE a one-hour fuel stop at Kennedy Airport. Thinking that he had arrived, Mr. Scotti got out and spent the day in New York believing he was in Rome.
In Russia New Year is one of the _11_________________POPULAR holidays.
It is interesting to know that Anton Chekhov _12_________________TEACH to become a doctor and never thought of being a writer when he was young.
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Mikhail Lomonosov was the _7_________________ONE Russian scientist who became well-known internationally. He also made an important contribution to the formation of the modern Russian language.
People 8__________________BEGIN celebrating it long ago. Russian Maslenitsa symbolizes the beginning of spring and a farewell to winter.
Thanks to unique qualities of the sheep’s wool, _9_________________FOOT stay in comfort all day long.
Each member of the family had their own decorated Christmas tree. A nice table with many beautiful presents stood near all of _10_________________THEY.
Last December, that wish _11________________COME_ true in the form of a New Year’s gift directly from President Vladimir Putin.
He was the _12_________________ONE person who started the microcomputer revolution.
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History of Monopoly Have you ever played Monopoly? The board game Monopoly was invented in the early 20th century. The 7__________________ version of Monopoly was patented in 1904. ONE
In this game players _8_________________ various pieces of land from either the game bank or other players. BUY
The game _9_________________ so popular because it explained laws of economics to common people in a simple way. BECOME
10__________________ the game developed new rules and opportunities. LATE
In modern Monopoly players can also develop 11__________________ pieces of land by building factories and other businesses there. THEY
There are many kinds of Monopoly now. There is even a version which __12________________ Russian Monopoly with beautiful figures and pictures of Russian sights. CALL
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A clever student
Once upon a time there lived a professor. He was considered the _7_________________ professor in his university. CLEVER
Many students wanted to come to _8_________________ lectures. HE
Once he _9_________________ a lecture on the English language. GIVE
He explained the 10__________________ rule to the students and then said. ONE
“Well, the next rule is that in English you _11_________________ use double negative. You know, there are languages where a double negative forms a positive. However, there is no such a language where a double positive makes a negative.” NOT CAN Right there he _12_________________ a voice from the back of the room, “Yeah, right.” HEAR
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The Castle of Vyborg
Have you ever been to Vyborg? It is a beautiful Russian town close to Saint Petersburg. When you come to Vyborg, the _7_________________ thing which you will see is the Castle of Vyborg. ONE
It 8__________________ by the Swedish in 1293. BUILD
The Swedish 9__________________ a very good place for the castle. CHOOSE
Thanks to that, the town became one of the 10__________________ trading centres in the area. IMPORTANT
Russia 11__________________ Vyborg in 1710 in the Northern War. GET
There _12_________________ a lot of changes introduced to the castle between 1710 and 1918. Now you can enjoy the beauty of the castle and take great pictures of it. BE
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Ladoga
Have you ever been to Ladoga? It is a small village in Leningrad region with a long and great history. In fact, Russian history 7__________________ in Ladoga in the 7th century in many ways. BEGIN
Historically, Ladoga was located on one of the 8__________________ trading ways. IMPORTANT
That is why a fortress 9__________________ there. BUILD
The Swedes tried to invade it several times, but they 10__________________ successful. NOT BE
11 __________________ Peter I moved the administrative and people facilities to another place and Ladoga lost its economic significance. LATE
If you come to Ladoga, the _12_________________ thing you must see is the Kremlin and the Church of St. George. You will never forget your visit to Ladoga. ONE
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The Trans-Siberian Railway
Any visitor to Russia wants to see something apart from Moscow and Saint Petersburg. The _7_________________ thing to come to mind if you think about an exciting journey around Russia is to see the Trans-Siberian Railway. ONE
It is part of the _8_________________ railway system in the world as it runs from Moscow to Vladivostok. LONG
It _9_________________ between 1891 and 1916. BUILD
In _10_________________ times, Russian tsars used it. THAT
Even then, it _11_________________ a very comfortable way to travel. BE
Now it is even _12_________________, with trains some of which have private bathrooms and showers. GOOD
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Mamayev Kurgan
Have you ever been to Volgograd? This city is famous for 7__________________ memorial architectural complex Mamayev Kurgan. IT
This complex 8__________________ to the heroes of World War II. DEVOTE
Volgograd is the city where in 1942 – 1943 great battles between the Soviet and fascist armies 9__________________ place. TAKE
This battle _10_________________ the turning point in World War II. BECOME
The __11________________ thing that you see when you come to the memorial complex is the statue “The Motherland Calls”. ONE
It is one of the 12__________________ statues in the world (85 metres). The statue is the symbol of strength and courage of Russian people. It is impossible to forget a visit to Mamayev Kurgan. BIG
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Kizhi
There are some places in the world which look as if they are from a fairy tale. Kizhi is one of 7__________________ places. THIS Have you ever been there? It is one of the 8__________________ churches in the world. BEAUTIFUL
It _9_________________ 300 years ago entirely of wood without a single nail. BUILD
Obviously, the builders _10_________________ a very good job. DO
Scientists still 11__________________ all the secrets of Kizhi builders. NOT KNOW
When you look at Kizhi, the 12__________________ thing that you see is the beautiful main building with dozens of teardrop-shaped roofs. There are two smaller buildings with a similar design nearby, which are also very impressive. ONE
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Peterhof
Have you ever been to Peterhof? It is one of the 7__________________ places in Russia. BEAUTIFUL
When a foreign tourist _8_________________ a visit to Russia, Peterhof is certainly at the top of the list of must-see sights. It is a small town close to Saint Petersburg. PLAN
The Grand Peterhof Palace 9__________________ in 1710. BUILD
It 10__________________ a summer residence of the Russian emperors. BE
When you come to Peterhof, the 11__________________ thing that you see is the gorgeous golden fountains. ONE
_12_________________ fountains are the main attraction of the place and thousands of tourists come to Peterhof every summer to see them. It is impossible to forget a visit to Peterhof. THIS
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Palace Square
Have you ever been to Saint Petersburg? It is one of the _7_________________ cities in Russia. It is very beautiful so millions of tourists from all over the world come to Saint Petersburg every year. FAMOUS
The city _8_________________ in 1703 by Peter I. FOUND
He _9_________________ it as the northern capital of Russia. SEE
The 10__________________ thing which tourists want to see in Saint Petersburg is usually the Winter Palace. It is on Palace Square. ONE
From 1762 to 1904 it 11__________________ as the official winter residence of the Russian emperors. USE
12__________________ days the Winter Palace is part of the Hermitage – a cultural and historical museum. THIS
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FIFA World Cup 2018
Are you a football fan? Even if you are not, chances are that _7_________________ friends or relatives enjoy playing football or watching football matches on TV. YOU
This summer Russian football lovers had a unique chance as FIFA World Cup 2018 ___8_______________ in Russia. HOLD
It was one of the 9__________________ sporting events ever organized in our country. BIG
Football fans from all over the world _10_________________ to Russia to support their favourite teams. COME
They were really happy that they _11_________________ see towns and cities of Russia apart from Moscow and Saint Petersburg. CAN
The 12__________________ match of the tournament was won by Russia. We didn’t win the cup but the Russian team showed excellent results anyway. ONE
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Visiting Russia
Russia is an attractive place for tourists from all over the world. When foreign tourists think of Russia as _7_________________ future travel destination, it is usually about sights. THEY
Obviously, sightseeing may be the _8_________________ thing to come to your mind. ONE
However, Russia has many _9_________________ things to offer. MANY
Russian winters are cold but it _10_________________ a reason to stay indoors. NOT BE
There are various extreme winter activities. You _11_________________ driving a snowmobile on frozen Lake Baikal or climbing Elbrus. ENJOY
Last year these activities _12_________________ the top ones among tourists from abroad. NAME
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Rafting in Karelia
Have you ever been to Karelia? It is one of Russia’s _7_________________ regions. Every year it attracts many tourists from all over the world. INTERESTING
The _8_________________ thing that you may find interesting about Karelia is its culture. ONE
It is a specific mixture of Russian and Scandinavian traditions and customs as it _9_________________ a part of the Russian Empire only in 1708. BECOME
Still, Karelia is also famous for many waterways which create opportunities for rafting and kayaking. Every year Karelia __10________________ by thousands of tourists. VISIT
While you _11_________________ down the river on a raft, you can enjoy unforgettable landscapes. GO
You _12_________________ your visit to this part of the world! NOT FORGET
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Pereslavl-Zalessky
Have you ever been to Pereslavl-Zalessky? This charming town _7_________________ in 1152. FOUND
It __8________________ very difficult to build it because of the swamps around it. BE
It is certainly one of the _9_________________ places in Russia. BEAUTIFUL
The _10_________________ thing which comes to mind about it is the churches, like Saviour’s Cathedral or Church of the Metropolitan Peter. ONE
11 __________________ churches belong to the best examples of Russian architecture. Beside them, you can visit many lovely small museums in Pereslavl-Zalessky. An exciting opportunity is to have a ride on a hot air balloon above the town. THIS
You _12_________________ seeing Pereslavl-Zalessky from the air. NOT FORGET
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A dog-sledging tour in Yakutia
Have you ever been to Yakutia? It is one of the _7_________________ parts of Russia. COLD
It _8_________________ a republic in 1990. BECOME
The _9_________________ thing which comes to mind about Yakutia is diamond mining. ONE
However, Yakutia is also famous for _10_________________ beautiful nature and exciting traditions. IT
In Yakutia dogs 11__________________ not only to hunt, but also to draw sleds. You can rent a sledding team and tour Yakutia. TRAIN
You __12________________ this exciting adventure! NOT FORGET
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Visiting Altai
Have you ever been to Altai? It is one of the _7_________________ areas of Russia. BEAUTIFUL
It is a part of Siberia and the _8________________ settlements appeared there in the 2nd century. ONE
These settlements _9_________________ by various tribes. FOUND
Altai 10__________________ a republic in 1990. BECOME
The main reason tourists from all over the world visit Altai is _11_________________ magnificent nature. You can choose many different ways to enjoy the local landscapes, for example, it can be a horseback riding tour. IT
There are many such tours to choose from, varying in length and destination. In any case, you 12__________________ your horseback riding trip in Altai! NOT FORGET
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Visiting Lake Baikal
Have you ever been to Lake Baikal? It is the _7_________________ lake in the world. DEEP
It 8__________________ by the Russians in 1643. DISCOVER
It quickly __9________________ an important territory for the Russian Empire. BECOME
Today many tourists from all parts of the world visit Lake Baikal every year. They go there because of _10_________________ incredible beauty and charm. IT
When you plan a trip to the Baikal, the _11_________________ thing you should do is to decide which places in this area to see. ONE
You can visit some islands on the lake or explore the local forests. In any case, you _12_________________ your trip to Baikal! NOT FORGET
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The girl saw Vladimir Putin giving presents to other _7_________________CHILD on TV and decided to ask him to make her wish come true too.
This is the day to congratulate our veterans many of whom __8_______________PAY _ for victory with their lives.
In this game players _9________________BUY_ various pieces of land from either the game bank or other players.
It __10________________BUILD by the Swedish in 1293.
It is part of the _11_________________LONG railway system in the world as it runs from Moscow to Vladivostok.
Have you ever been there? It is one of the 12_________________BEAUTIFUL _ churches in the world.
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The city _7_________________ FOUND in 1703 by Peter I.
Obviously, sightseeing may be the __8________________ONE thing to come to your mind.
It _9_________________BE very difficult to build it because of the swamps around it
It is a part of Siberia and the _10_________________ONE settlements appeared there in the 2nd century.
She was supposed to be looking after her _11____________CHILD and husband.
Nowadays Teotihuacan is visited by millions of people every year. Archeologists are sure that it 12 _____REMAIN popular in the future being a must-see if you’re in Mexico City.