Do you know any symbols of our country?
Belarus also has its national symbols. There is a green stripe on our flag. It is a symbol of our green forests. Belarus is famous for its white storks. People say, they are a symbol of good luck. The white colour is the symbol of peace. The blouses and the shirts in the Belarusian national costume are white with beautiful red ornaments – crosses and stripes. And the symbol of Belarusian fields is cornflower – a small blue flower. People sometimes call Belarus the blue-eyed country.
What questions do you expect to hear from a British teenager about Belarus?
What is the capital of Belarus? What sights can I visit in your country? Are there any interesting customs and traditions in Belarus?
What can you tell about the past of Belarus? When did Belarus become a sovereign state? Who are the most outstanding people in the history of Belarus? What interesting historical events can you name?
What Belarusians festivals can you advise a foreigner to take part in?
I would recommend you to visit Slavyanskiy bazar. It is my favourite since various singers from different countries take part in it. It unites the culture of and traditions of Slavic countries. If you like retro songs so golden hit will be your choice. There are also a lot of festivals which take place in Belarus: “Friendship Wreath”, “Dazhynki”, “Listopad”.
They say that the Belarusian language is losing its popularity. What do you think about it?
I disagree with this opinion. Here are some facts. Firstly, there are many young people who speak Belarusian because they like it and respect their roots. Secondly, many elderly people speak Belarusian, because it's the language of their youth. There are many books in Belarusian. They are very interesting, I like reading them. There are also many interesting programmes on TV in Belarusian.
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Вопрос №1. Text № 7 Technology
Read the article and say in 2—3 sentences what it is about.
This text is about using technology in our everyday routine. The author proves that we can't imagine our life without technological devices. We can also learn some facts about online volunteering and how it helps people around the world
The author disapproves of the way people use electronic devices. Find this extract and read it aloud. №1-2
What electronic devices does the author use?
The author often uses his TV, DVD, game console, laptop and mobile phone when he is at home. And he almost always uses his mobile phone or laptop connecting to wireless networks when he is out of home.
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How can online volunteering help people?
There is so much that so many people can do to help people in their own countries and across the world, from using your language skills to do translations, to developing and managing projects and helping with IT work. This work can support the poor and help charities who otherwise would not have the funding to pay for staff.
Вопрос 2. Text №6
What is the flat like?
In the flat there is a hall with a big mirror on the wall and a telephone, a living-room with a TV and a big sofa. Then there is a light dining-room with a nice big table and 6 chairs, a bathroom with a wash-basin and a shower, a kitchen and a bedroom with a big wardrobe.
What do Anna and Carlos like and dislike about the flat?
Anna and Carlos like a big sofa in the living-room, a big wardrobe and a desk in the bedroom, but they dislike that the bathroom is small.
3.What have they decided to do? They have decided to move in.
Вопрос №3. Speaking
What can you tell me about the parts Great Britain consists of?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consists of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and about 5 000 small islands. Their total area is over 244 000 square kilometers.
The United Kingdom is one of the world’s smaller countries. Its population is over 57 million. About 80 % percent of the population is urban.
The United Kingdom is made up of 4 countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Their capitals are London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast respectively. Great Britain consists of England, Scotland and Wales and does not include Northern Ireland. The capital of the UK is London.
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The British Isles are separated from the Continent by the North Sea, the English Channel and the Straight of Dover. The western coast of Great Britain is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea.
The surface of the British Isles varies very much. The north of Scotland is mountainous and is called Highlands. The south, which has beautiful valleys and plains, is called Lowlands. The north and west of England are mountainous, but the eastern, central and south-eastern parts of England are a vast plain. Mountains are not very high. Ben Nevis in Scotland is the highest mountain (1343m). There are a lot of rivers in Great Britain, but they are not very long. The Severn is the longest river, while the Thames is the deepest and the most important one. The mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream influence the climate of the British Isles. It is mild the whole year round.
The UK is a highly developed industrial country. It produces and exports machinery, electronics, textile. One of the chief industries or the country is shipbuilding.
The UK is a constitutional monarchy with a parliament and the Queen as Head of State.
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