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British Studies (Britain in brief - p.Test 2 Choose the best answer.

1)  Which of these countries is not included into the United Kingdom of Great Britain?	a)  Scotland b) The Irish Republic c) Northern Ireland
2)  The capital of Scotland is……….	a) Edinburgh b) Cardiff c) Belfast
3)  Which sea separates England from Ireland?	a) the North Sea b) the Irish Sea c) the Atlantic ocean
4)  How many countries make up Great Britain?	a) 4 b) 3 c) 5
5)  The east coast of Great Britain is washed by……	a) the Atlantic Ocean b) the English channel c) the North Sea
6)  The flag of the UK is made up of ……….crosses.	a) two b) four c) three
7)  The patron saint of Scotland is ………	a) St Andrew b) St Patrick c) St George
8)  In which country is the Lake District?	a) England b) Wales c) Scotland
9)  The longest river in Great Britain is………	a) the Thames b) the Severn c) the Trent
10)  The highest mountains are situated in……….	a) Northern Ireland b) Scotland c) England
11)  Which city is famous for cotton industry?	a) Newcastle b) Manchester c) Leeds
12)  London is the largest city in the world.	a) No information b) True c) False
13)  Which part of London is also the financial centre of the UK?	a) the East End b) the West End c) the City
14)  The British Queen lives in…………	a) the East End b) the City c) the West End
15)  Tourists with plenty of money spend their leisure time in……..	a) the East End b) the City c) the West End
16)  A monster is supposed to live in the British lake……..	a) Loch Neagh b) Loch Ness c) Loch Nessie
17)  Glasgow, the largest city of Scotland stands on the river…..	a) Thames b) Clyde c) Tay
18)  What is the kilt?	a) a knee-length shirt worn by Scotsmen b) a knee-length skirt worn by Scotsmen c) a famous family name in Scotland
19)  What is Eisteddfod?	a) one of the cities in Wales b) a festival of Welsh culture c) the name of a famous Welsh stadium
20)  Many poets call ………”the Emerald Isle”.	a) Scotland b) Ireland c) Wales

British Studies (Britain in brief - p.6-17) Test 3 Choose the best answer.

1) Great Britain is a constitutional monarchy. This means that the Head of State is…………	a) the President b) the Queen c) the Prime Minister
2) The Prime Minister is appointed by………….	a) the Queen b) the President c) the Ministers
3) The Commonwealth of Britain was founded in………	a) 1947 b) 1949 c) 1948
4) The Head of the Commonwealth is………..	a) the Prime Minister b) the Queen of Britain c) the British Parliament
5) Australia and New Zealand are not the members of Commonwealth.	a) True b) False c) no information
6) The British Parliament consists of ………chambers.	a) three b) one c) two
7) New bills are introduced and debated in………….	a) the House of Lords b)the Queen’s House c) the House of Commons
8) Which of these people are not elected?	a) a peer b) an MP c) the Prime Minister
9) Making laws is the function of………..	a) the British Parliament b) the Queen c) the Prime Minister
10) The Head of the British Government is called………	a) the Prime Minister b) the President c) the Chairman
11) The letters MP stand for……..	a) Ministers of Politics b) Members of Parliament c) Main Parties
12) How old do you have to be to vote in a general election?	a) 16 b) 18 c) 21
13) Which political party forms the Government?	a) which loses the election b) which wins the election c) which wins the minority of seats
14) After every general election, MPs elect one of their number to chair their debates and to make sure they obey the rules of Parliament. This MP is called………	a) the Lord Chancellor b) the Chairman c) the Speaker
15) Who are called “The Tories”?	a) the Labour Party b) the Conservative Party c) the Liberal Party
16) Which street in London is the home of most national newspapers?	a) Oxford street b) Financial Times street c) Fleet street
17) The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph belong to quality papers.	a) false b) no information c) true
18) The letters BBC stand for…………….	a) the British Broadcasting Corporation b) the British Broadcasting Committee c) the British Broadcasting Council
19) What is “Top of the Pops”?	a) the name of the place b) a radio programme c) a TV programme
20) What is a special seat on which the Lord Chancellor sits?	a) Chairman b) Woolsack c) chamber chair

Test 3 . The United Kingdom of Great Britain.

Task 1. Choose the correct answer for each question.

1. What is the national emblem of Ireland?

a) Clover b) Shamrock c) Leprechaun d) Blarney stone

2. What is the national flower of England?

a) Dahlia b) Daffodil c) Tulip d) Rose

3. What is the national flower of Wales?

a) Daffodil b) Snowdrop c) Bluebell d) Tulip

4. What is the national emblem of Scotland?

a) Heather b) Rosemary c) Foxglove d) Thistle

5. Which of the following is the capital city of Britain?

a) Maidstone b) London c) Manchester d) Scotland

6. Who is the current monarch?

a) King George b) Queen Elizabeth I c) Queen Elizabeth II d) Queen Elizabeth III

7. Which of the following is a well-known British food?

a) Frogs legs b) Chicken c) Pasta d) Fish and Chips

8. The highest point in the UK is....

a) Kinder Scout, England b) Snowdon, Wales c) Ben Nevis, Scotland d) Helvellyn, England

9. Which of the following is not the patron saint of a UK country?

a) St. Harry b) St. George c) St. Andrew d) St. David

10. How many countries are there in the United Kingdom?

a) 4 b) 3 c) 1 d) 2

11. The White Cliffs of Dover are made of which rock?

a) Chalk b) Sandstone c) Granite d) Shale

12. Who is the current Prime Minister?

a) Tony Adams b) Tony Blair c) John Frazer d) George Bush

13. This man is a symbol of the British nation. His name is

a) Uncle Sam b) John Bull c) Winston Churchill d) Tony Blair

14. The capital of Northern Ireland is

a) Dublin b) Cardiff c) Belfast d) Blackpool

15. The British flag is often called

a) the Union Jack b) the Stars and Stripes c) the Maple Leaf d) the Beaver

16. Ben Nevis is

a) a famous footballer b) a sort of juice c) a mountain d) a sort of cheese

17. The national currency of the UK is

a) the euro b) the dollar c) the pound d) the rouble

18. The mysterious Loch Ness Monster is from

a) Wales b) Ireland c) Scotland d) England

19. The Beatles started their career in

a) London b) Liverpool c) Birmingham d) Cardiff

20. The kilt is

a) a shirt b) a skirt c) a pair of trousers d) a pair of gloves

21. The colour that represents Ireland is

a) green b) red c) yellow d) white

22. Stonehenge is about__________ years old.

a) 40 b)400 c)4000 d) ten

23. The part of the UK which is not presented in the Union Jack is

a) England b) Scotland c) Wales d) Northern Ireland

24. Which is Scotland's largest city?

a) Dundee b) Inverness c) Glasgow d) Edinburgh

25. How many theaters are there in London?

a) 50-100 b) 100-150 c) over 200 d) 150-200

26. The flag of which country features a dragon?

a) Scotland b) England c) Wales d) Northern Ireland

27. This university town is the location for Harry Potter's Hogwarts Hall.

a) Oxford b) Bristol c) Bath d) Cambridge

28. Who is the patron saint of Scotland?

a) St. Patrick b) St. George c) St. Andrew d) St. David

29. The Boat Race is rowed between which two universities?

a) Cambridge and Durham b) Durham and Bath c) Oxford and Durham d) Oxford and Cambridge

30. When visiting a house for the first time in the New Year (first footing) it is traditional to carry

what in your hand?

a) a cake b) a bottle of whisky c) a lump of coal d) a piece of cheese

31. With which sport is Wimbledon associated?

a) badminton b) tennis c) rugby d) golf

32. In what part of the UK is haggis traditionally eaten?

a) Scotland b) Wales c) England d) Northern Ireland

33. The Channel Tunnel, linking the UK to the rest of Europe, runs between England and which

country?

a) France b) Germany c) Belgium d) Netherlands

34. Where in London is Poet's Corner?

a) St. James's Palace b) St. Paul's Cathedral c) Westminster Abbey d) Hyde Park

35. When do children go "trick or treating"?

a) July 4th b) April 1st c) November 5th d) October 31st

Task 2 Complete the sentences.

36.  ____________and the Strait of Dover separate Great Britain from the continent.

37.  The UK lies on two islands, the larger of them is _______and the smaller is______

38.  The climate of the UK depends on_____________ which is a warm oceanic current.

39.  There are many rivers in the country. The most important river is the Thames. The longest river is_____________

40.  The UK is a__________________ monarchy.

41.  ________________________is legally the head of the UK.

42.  Each Parliamentary session is officially opened by__________________.

43.  St. Paul's Cathedral is situated in___________________________.

44.  The biggest bell in Britain is______________________________.

45.  Jerome K. Jerome's famous book is______________________________

Task 3. How well do you know English traditions? Complete the sentences.

46.  English and American people often make_______they are promises for the New Year.

47.  In Britain, the day after Christmas is__________________________.

48.  In Scotland the first visitor who comes into a house on New Year's morning

49.  is "_________________". The Scots believe that if this visitor is a man (or a boy),

50.  not a woman, and has dark hair he brings luck to the family for the New Year.

51.  The Scottish people call______________ "Hogmanay".

52.  Santa Claus is supposed to visit each house on Christmas Eve by climbing down the__________.

Total: 52 ponts

Test 4. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and the USA

Part 1. Holidays in the United Kingdom and the USA

Match the dates and the holidays. Put your answers into the answer sheet.

1. January 1 USA, UK A. Martin Luther King's Day

2. January 6 USA, UK B. St. Patrick's Day

3. January, the 3rd Monday USA С Bonfire Night/ Guy Fawkes Night

4. January 25 UK D. The Queen's (real) birthday

5. February 2 USA E. Memorial Day

6. February 14 USA, UK F. St. George's Day

7. February, the 3rd Monday USA G. St. Andrew's Day

8. March 17 UK, USA H. Thanksgiving Day

9. April 1 USA, UK I. Mother's Day

10. April 21 UK J. Presidents' Day

11. April 23 UK K. Groundhog Day

12. May, the 1st Monday UK L. Boxing Day

13. May, the 2nd Sunday USA M. Christmas Day

14. May, the last Monday USA N. Labor Day

15. June 14 USA 0. New Year Day

16. June, the 3rd Sunday USA, UK P. Columbus Day

17. July 4 USA Q. Burns' Night

18. September, the 1 st Monday USA R. Halloween

19. October, the 2nd Monday USA S. Bank holiday

20. October 31 USA, UK T. Flag Day

21. November 5 UK U. Independence Day

22. November, the 4th Thursday USA V. St. Valentine's Day

23. November 30 UK W. April Fool's Day

24. December 25 USA, UK X. Father's Day

25. December 26 UK Y. Epiphany

Part 2 Match the countries and their symbols, the countries and their Patron Saints.

Country Symbol Country Saint Patron

26. England A. Daffodil 30. England E. St. David

27 Wales B. Thistle6. 31. Wales F. St. Andrew

28. Ireland С Rose 32. Ireland G. St. George

29. Scotland D. Shamrock 33. Scotland H. St. Patrick

Part 3. True or False?

Read the statements and mark each of them as True of False.

34.  Welsh is an official language in Wales

35.  Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon

36.  The BBC stands for 'Best British Culture.

37.  A mile is longer than a kilometer

38.  Elizabeth II has two birthdays

39.  In Britain, black cats are believed to bring bad luck

40.  Speakers 'Corner is part of the British Parliament

41.  In Scotland, the name for New Year's Eve is Hogmanay

42.  The President of Britain is elected every seven years

43.  Haggis is a traditional Scottish musical instrument

Total: 43 points

Test –project 5. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and the USA

Part 1. Faces of London

These are notes Ann made during her visit to London. Was Ann attentive? Read Ann's notes and correct them if necessary.

1. London began its life two thousand years ago as a Roman fortification.

2. Almost all British kings and queens were crowned in Westminster Abbey. This tradition was founded by William the Conqueror in 1068.

3. Buckingham Palace was bought in 1792 by King George III and became the permanent home of the monarch.

4. The Whispering Gallery at the Houses of Parliament is so called because a whisper against the wall can be heard on the opposite side of the gallery, more than 32 metres away.

5. Madame Tussaud's is a famous waxworks museum.

Part 2. Faces of Washington, D. C.

These are notes Elena made during her visit to Washington, D. C. Was Elena attentive? Read Elena's notes and correct them if necessary.

6.  I had a great opportunity to see as much of life in the American capital as possible. The fascinating part of our stay in Washington, USA included visits to historical places of the city.

7.  We visited Franklin Pierce, Andrew Lincoln and George Jefferson Memorials.

8.  They are the most popular sights in New York City.

9.  The Washington Memorial is a red marble obelisk. It is about 305 feet high.

10.  From a top of the Washington Memorial you can get a panoramic view of Virginia.

Part 3. English Proverbs

Give Russian equivalents for the following English proverbs.

11.  Art is long, life is short.

12.  An open door may tempt a saint.

13.  The face is an index of the mind.

14.  Better late than never.

15.  East or west, home is best.

Part 4. Miscellaneous

16.  On Wednesday 24th October 1962, Love Me Do entered the British Top Thirty. It was the first single by an unknown group from ______________called__________________

17.  Halloween means "_______________", and takes place on______________

18.  In Britain the school year starts__________ and is divided into ____________terms.

Part 5. Cross-cultural test Choose the correct answer/answers.

19.  The usual response to "How are you?" in English is:

a) Fine, thank you b) Fine c) Terrible. My mother is ill; I earn too little money; and my dog has fleas.

20.  Typical informal leave-taking in English is:

a) Goodbye b) See you c) Take care d) Good luck e) Get lost

21.  When it is someone's birthday, it is usual to say in English:

a) Congratulations b) Happy Birthday c) Good Luck d) I'm sorry

22.  You have given your friend a special New Year's present. Your friend thanks you. You answer:

a) Don't mention it b) Not at all c) You're welcome d) My pleasure e) It was just something I was going to throw away

Part 6. Match the names of the dishes on the left with their definition on the right.

23.  ploughman's lunch A. baked batter, a mixture of flour egg, milk and salt

24.  curry B. a dish cooked from coarse oatmeal and eaten with milk or cream, and sugar or salt

25.  porridge С a dish consisting of meat, vegetables and very spicy sauce

26.  Yorkshire pudding D. a dish consisting of bread, cheese, pickled onions and vegetables

Part 7. Choose the correct answer for each question.

27.  The original name of that city was New Amsterdam. Today the city is called

a) Philadelphia b) New York c) Gettysburg d) Pittsburgh

28.  The Mayflower was the ship on which British settlers arrived in North America in 1620. They were

a) the Puritans b) the Pilgrims c)the settlers of the Virginia Company

29.  The Golden Gate Bridge is a symbol of

a) San Francisco b) Seattle c) Vancouver

30.  The oldest and the youngest US presidents elected were respectively

a) Ronald Reagan and John F. Kennedy b) Ronald Reagan and Theodore Roosevelt c)George Washington and Bill Clinton

31.  The first person to introduce paper currency in the USA was

a) George Washington b) Benjamin Franklin c) Thomas Jefferson

32.  Which Scottish island is said to be the resting place of St. Columba?

a) lona b) Colonsay c) Skye d) Eigg

33.  What is the British flag popularly known as?

a) Royal Ensign b) Royal Standard c) Union Jack d) St. George

34.  Who said "To be born English is to win the lottery of life"?

a) Samuel Johnson b) Queen Victoria c) Margaret Thatcher d) Cecil Rhodes

35.  What is the highest point in England?

a) Hadrian's Wall b) Snowdon c) Scafell Pike d) Ben Nevis

36.  What city is England's "steel city"?

a) Leeds b) Sheffield c) Newcastle d) Birmingham

37.  What year was the Magna Carta signed by King John at Runnymede?

a) 1215 b) 1915 c) 1512 d) 1216

38.  Who gave "The Iron Curtain" its name?

a) Winston Churchill b) Clement Attlee c) Josef Stalin d) Freddie Truman

39.  If a town name ends in "-burgh" it was probably founded as a what?

a) A market town b) A royal manor c) A cattle trading center d) A fortress town

40.  How many wives did Henry VIII have?

a) 5 b)4 c)3 d)6

41.  From which country did pajamas originate?

a) India b) Canada c) Kenya d) Burma

42.  Which type of sport has a Three Day Event?

a) Darts b) Athletics c) Horse riding d) Badminton

43.  Which English king trained to be a monk?

a) Edward the Martyr b) Alfred the Great c) William Rufus d) Edward the Confessor

44.  Who controls who can display a coat of arms?

a) The House of Lords b) The Monarch c) The College of Heralds d) The Prime Minister

45.  What is the name of "007"?

a) Henry Bond b) Thomas Bond c) James Bond d) William Bond

46.  Long straight roads were probably first built by the

a) Vikings b) Normans c) Romans d) Celts

47.  Which English King was killed by an arrow in the eye?

a) Henry II b) Harold Godwinson c) Henry I d) Harold Harefoot

48.  In cockney rhyming slang, what is a "tea"?

a) car b) book c) chair d) thief

49.  How many cups of tea does the average Briton drink each year?

a) 820 b) 1,650 c) 1,180 d) 975

50.  Which dreadful plague wiped out about one third of the population of Britain the 1340s?

a) The White Death b) The Blue Death c) The Pink Death d) The Black Death

51.  In which year was the Great Fire of London?

a) 1667 b) 1664 c) 1666

52.  An effigy of which traitor is burnt on thousands of bonfires on 5th November?

a) Guy Fawkes b) Lord Haw-Haw c) Perkin Warbeck d) Mata Hari

53.  In which year did Mrs. Margaret Thatcher become Prime Minister?

a) 1977 b) 1981 c) 1982 d) 1979

54.  Which English king began the Hundred Years War by invading France and winning the Battle of Crecy in 1346?

a) Edward I b) Edward III c) Edward II d) Edward IV

55.  Which English king invaded Wales in 1282, ending Welsh independence by naming his own son the Prince of Wales?

a) Edward III b) Edward IV c) Edward II d) Edward I

56.  In the 17th century the Pilgrim Fathers left England and set sail for North America. They planned to make the voyage aboard two ships. After setting sail, problems made them return to port and all boarded the Mayflower for the crossing. What was the name of the second unseaworthy ship that failed to make the crossing?

a) Sunflower b) Liberty c) Victory d) Speedwell

57.  In which year was the earliest recipe for Yorkshire Pudding printed?

a) 1745 b) 1768 c) 1834 d) 1812

58.  Who won the first ever FA Cup?

a) Manchester United b) Arsenal c) The Wanderers d) Liverpool

59.  In which year did Britain join the European Economic Community (later to become the European Union)?

a) 1973 b) 1975 c) 1974 d) 1976

60.  Which Roman Emperor first established a Roman province in Britain?

a) Caligula b) Claudius c) Julius Caesar d) Tiberius

61.  Which British chief fought against the Roman invasion of AD 43?

a) Boadicea b) Prasutagus c) Caractacus d) Cartimandua

Part 8. Complete the sentences.

62.  London was born hundreds of years before our era. Here, on the banks of the Thames, was a small settlement named Llyn-din, which means a lonely port. To this place in the year 55 before our era __________came from Rome.

63.  ___________was the first name of London and the city was founded in the times of___________.

64.  The oldest part of London is _____________. It can still show the remains of the defensive wall and some other signs of Roman times.

65.  In 1066 William the Duke of Normandy, or __________________and his people went to England from ______in France.

66.  The Lord Chancellor sits on the "________", because in the old times ________made England rich and powerful.

67.  This is Downing Street. At No 10 __________ live. And have lived for the last two hundred years.

68.  This is Whitehall. There used to be a palace here once, the White Hall, where from the twelfth to the sixteenth century the English kings and queens lived. Now it is just ____________ of government offices.

69.  The Londoners call the Bank of England "________________________

70.  Every___________the Queen meets the Prime Minister.

71.  In Great Britain compulsory schooling begins at the age of____________

Part 9. Full Day Excursion to London Complete the text

Your day will start at Buckingham Palace, the official London (72)___________ of Queen Elizabeth II where you (73)__________be able to see the Changing of the Guard. From here, (74)___________will take you on a tour of some of the city's famous (75)______________, before (76)____________ you at Hyde Park, one of London's most famous parks. In the afternoon, having passed by the (77) ___________ Royal Albert Hall, you will (78)_____________ in Knightsbridge and have the chance to visit one of the most famous (79) __________ in the world, Harrods. (80)_________________up Brompton Road and (81) ____________ right into Exhibition Road, you will then visit (82) ___________the Science Museum or the Natural History Museum.

Part 10. True or False?

Read the statements below and mark each of them as True or False.

83.  The majority of schools in Britain are free so that parents don't have to pay to send their children to these schools.

84.  British Prime Minister Spencer Perceval was assassinated in the twentieth century.

85.  Between 1702 and 1837 the monarchy's official residence was St. James's Palace.

86.  The London Underground is commonly called the Metro.

87.  There are 13 players in a cricket team.

88.  Traditionally a double decker is a big sandwich.

89.  Alice in Wonderland was written by Lewis Carroll.

90.  The Wash is a river in Scotland.

91.  Morris men do a traditional dance wearing bells and ribbons.

92.  Hogmanay is a kind of Scottish sausage.

Part 11. Do you know...?

93.  What exam was introduced in 1851 following the Great Exhibition, largely due to the fact that during the exhibition there were so many complaints by visitors that cab drivers didn't know where they were going?

94.  One of the most famous addresses in London is 221b Baker Street. Whose fictional home was it?

95.  In whose reign was the Tower of London begun?

96.  Ravens, traditionally seen as a bad omen, originally came to the Tower of London to scavenge scraps of food. When Charles II tried to get rid of them he was warned that...? What was he warned about? How many ravens have there been at the Tower ever since?

97.  Why is an English policeman called "a bobby"?

98.  What place in East London is known worldwide as "the home of time"?

99.  With the arrival of the New Millennium London's face has changed. What new structures have appeared in London?

100.London has been often used as the setting for scenes in many well-known films. Name at least one.

Total 100 points

Test 9.

Part 1. Choose the correct answer for each question

1. Approximately how much liquid is in a pint?

a) a litre

b) half a litre

c) quarter of a litre

d) two litres e) one and a half litres

2. What is toad in the hole?

a) someone who spies on you

b) an insect found in holes in brickwork

c) a traditional game a little bit like golf

d) a special kind of pond life found in Essex

e) a dish made from a sausage inside fried batter

3. What is the main ingredient of shepherd's pie?

a) beef

b) lamb

c) chicken

d) sausages

e) pork

4. Sneakers (US) in the UK are

a) trainers

b) wellies

c) knickers

d) smalls

e) sandals

5. Where would a British person hang their clothes?

a) in the closet

b) in the wardrobe

c) in the drawers

d) in the cupboard

e) in the clothes house

Part 2. In which shops would you ask for the following items?

6.  A pound of apples?____________________________________________

7.  Half a pound of pork sausages?__________________________________

8.  Today's newspaper?___________________________________________

9.  A tube of toothpaste?__________________________________________

10.  A loaf of bread?__________________________________________'

11.  A pair of boots?______________________________________________

12.  A pair of trousers?_____________________________________________

13.  A first-class stamp?____________________________________________

Part 3. Do you know...?

14.  One of the first tasks of the first American president was to decide on a site for a national capital. The site was determined to be an area along the Potomac River. What was the name of the new federal city?

15.  Today Washington, D. C. is divided into four sections in relation to the Capitol Building. What are they?

16.  His dream was a capital city that would be "magnificent enough to grace a great nation". Today's Washington, D. C. has grown since its beginning, but the original plan of its designer is still evident. What was the name of the capital city designer?

17.  The Lincoln Memorial is often used as a gathering place for protests and political rallies. When and which one was the most famous?

18.  It is the burial place of many notable people, including Woodrow Wilson and Helen Keller.

19.  The northern wall of the Lincoln Memorial contains an inscription of Lincoln's second inaugural speech; the southern wall has the Gettysburg Address inscribed. Do you know what is there above the inscription?

20.  Its large dome is 180 feet high. Around it there are 36 marble columns, each representing the 36 states in the Union when the dome was built. Above these 36 columns there is another set of 13 columns that represent the 13 original colonies. What is the name of this building?

21.  There are no skyscrapers in Washington, D. C. Do you know why?

Part 4. Miscellaneous

22.  What medicine was discovered in the research laboratory at St. Mary's Hospital in London?

23.  Who is considered the father of English literature?

24.  Which of them was not William: Shakespeare, Wordsworth, Dickens, Thackeray?

25.  Who is the most translated British author after Shakespeare?

26.  What are the commonest trees in England and Scotland?

Part 5. Cross-cultural Test

For each situation give 2 most appropriate means of saying you want to leave someone politely for a short time.

27.  You want to sell a flat. An applicant comes to see you. While you are talking the door bell rings.

28.  You are having a party at your place. While you are talking to a friend you feel there's some funny smell coming from the kitchen. Something must be burning.

29.  You are member of a delegation on a visit to the Ministry of Education. During the talk someone comes and informs you in a whisper that there is an urgent call for you.

a. Excuse me. I'll be right back.

b. Will you excuse me for a moment, please, с Excuse me, I'll be back in a moment.

d. I wonder if you'd excuse me for a moment?

e. I am afraid I have to leave you for a moment.

f. Would you excuse me for a moment? g»Excuse me. Back in a sec.

h. Excuse me, I shan't be a moment.

Part 6. Can you restore the story?

30. Here is a story about the Statue of Liberty. The printer got the story mixed up. Can you arrange the parts in proper order?

The first one is done for you. J,…………

А. The crates were loaded on a French warship, the Isere.

В. The idea for the Statue started in the Old World.

C. The French people gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States in 1886.

D. Frederic Auguste Bartholdi worked on the project with great zeal.

E. The Statue of Liberty was built and completed in Paris, France.

F. The ship sailed through the entrance of New York Harbor and arrived off Sandy Hook, New Jersey.

G. The powerful frame of the Statue is made of iron and steel. It was designed by a great French engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel.

H. It took twenty-one years from the birth of the idea to the erection of the great statue.

I. The Statue of Liberty was put together again and stood proud and tall on Bedloe's Island.

J. A majestic statue stands in New York Harbor welcoming all who come to American shores.

K. The people of France provided all the money for the Statue of Liberty. The people of the United States were supposed to pay for the pedestal on which the statue would stand. Joseph Pulitzer undertook a campaign in his newspaper, the New York World. Every day he published a donors' list.

L. The last stone of the pedestal was swung into place on April 22, 1886.

M. The pieces were packed in 214 crates and put aboard a train that went from Paris to Rouen.

N. In 1865, in France, some guests were enjoying dinner at the home of Professor Edouard de Laboulaye. He suggested making a monument to memorialize the friendship between his country and the US.

O. To be shipped across the ocean to the US. the Statue was taken apart, piece by piece.

Total: 30 points