Прочитайте текст и выполните задания1218. В каждом задании запишите в поле ответа цифру1,2,3или4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. 18. What is the main idea expressed in the last paragraph? 1) The adaptation period to a foreign culture depends on an individual. 2) Living in Russia for a long time is rather challenging for foreigners. 3) The longer you stay abroad, the better prepared you become. 4) Preparation can smooth your adaptation period in Russia. Challenges for foreigners in Russia If you are moving from an English-speaking country to another, some of the problems of the new location will be minimized, but moving to a foreign language country is probably one of the hardest things to do. You will probably experience culture shock and will definitely have your ups and downs. Heres a list of challenges you can expect to run into while you adjust to Russia. Language, of course, is a no-brainer, but I couldnt leave it off the list! I strongly advise learning at least the alphabet before coming to Russia to avoid feeling completely isolated. While going anywhere where you dont speak the language can knock you down for a while, Russian is especially difficult with its complex grammar structure (cases, verb aspect, prefixes), unpredictable word stress, and difficult pronunciation (the lettersы,ь, andйalways get me) which also means your successes will be especially triumphant! Effective communication is an essential part of our lives that we often overlook when it comes so naturally, but the first time you cant answer a cashiers simple question or cant properly vent to your host family about your day, you will never underestimate the power of words again. The second challenge is expressing emotions. Most people are familiar with the stereotype that Russians dont smile. From my observation, Russians tend to show little emotion outside of home. Surrounded by strangers, often in harsh or unpleasant weather, there is no reason to emote freely. Of course, you see friends laughing and couples kissing and people arguing, but for the most part (excluding driving), emotions stay on the inside. Until you get home, when Russians are comfortable and around people they trust, passions run strong. In theUnited States, the expression of our emotions tends to vary little in different circumstances, but when expressed, Russian emotions can be even stronger and perhaps even more genuine and heartfelt than Americans are used to. In addition, if you are a foreign student in Russia, the biggest challenge is a different education system. Russian higher education is very different from that in the United States. For the most part, universities are buildings scattered throughout a city, not the centralized micro-cities that many US students are used to. Russians generally take 911 classes per semester that meet less frequently than American courses would, and it is not uncommon to skip a class almost entirely and just cram for the final from other students notes or a study guide. Professors are also less availableno office hours, they dont always give out a school e-mail address, and in general they treat students more like colleagues. It can be a shock going from a campus plastered with student event flyers to a cluster of half-empty academic buildings, but dont worryRussians make up foritby hosting a plethora of clubs and organizations for the city in general. Especially in St. Petersburg and Moscow there are hundreds of clubs to join from language (be a star in the English conversation club; meet other foreigners in the Russian club), sports, acting, dancing, singing, board games, movie-watching, and more! Try making some searches on the Russian social networkV Kontakteto start out. Going abroad for a long period of time has its difficulties no matter where you choose to go, but the better prepared you are for the challenges youll face in Russia, the faster you will adjust and be able to call this northern empire your second home.