Номер 22 и 23
22. Matching
| Date | Holiday | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 4) New Year Holiday | g — Ded Moroz, presents and a New Year tree |
| 7 January | 2) Orthodox Christmas | b — an all-night church service |
| February/March | 3) Maslenitsa | h — pancakes, songs and dances |
| 23 February | 10) The Motherland Defender’s Day | i — a holiday devoted to soldiers and officers |
| 8 March | 8) International Women’s Day | c — presents and flowers for women |
| March/April | 7) Easter | a — a religious holiday with Easter eggs and cakes |
| 1 May | 9) Day of Spring and Labour | j — outdoor activities |
| 9 May | 5) Victory Day | e — veterans, parades and flowers |
| 12 June | 1) Russia Day | d — Russia’s national holiday |
| 4 November | 6) Day of People’s Unity | f — the victory over Polish invaders |
23. Sample answers
I think news and entertainment programmes are the most popular in Russia. Many people watch the news every day. Young people also enjoy talent shows and TV series.
The main sports in Russia are football, ice hockey, volleyball and basketball. Figure skating, skiing and athletics are popular too. Many children do sport at school or in sports clubs.
For Christmas, I usually buy small presents for my family and friends. I choose books, sweets, clothes or useful souvenirs. I also make greeting cards and decorate the Christmas tree.
My hobbies are reading, listening to music and taking photographs. I also enjoy meeting my friends and learning English. These activities help me relax.
My favourite means of transport is the train. It is comfortable, and I can enjoy the scenery while travelling. For short trips, I usually take a bus or walk.
Yes, many Russian families have pets. Cats and dogs are the most common pets. Pets make people’s homes happier.
The most popular pets are cats and dogs. Some families keep hamsters, guinea pigs, parrots or fish. I would like to have a cat.
It is not always easy to travel around Russia because the country is enormous. However, big cities are connected by trains, planes and buses. A journey from one region to another can take many hours.
The most common forms of transport are buses, cars, trains and the underground. In large cities, people also use trams and trolleybuses. Taxis and bicycles are common as well.
Living in one of the biggest countries in the world is interesting and exciting. Russia has many different landscapes, climates and cultures. Travelling across it can take a long time, but there are many places to discover.
Как выполнить похожее задание
В упражнении 22 сначала ищи точную дату, затем — ключевые слова в описании: pancakes → Maslenitsa, veterans and parades → Victory Day, flowers and presents for women → International Women’s Day.
В упражнении 23 удобно строить ответ из трёх частей: прямой ответ → подробность → пример или мнение. Для постоянных фактов используется Present Simple: Many people watch television. Для личных привычек — I usually…, My hobbies are…. Все ответы выше состоят из трёх предложений.
