Контроль читання(другий семестр)

Choose the best word to fill in the gaps.

From the tallest hill in Jerusalem,you are able to 1)...Jordan.Although it is not the symbol of Jordanian history,the capital of this country-Amman-creates a 2)... impression.But the main tourist 3)... in Jordan is Petra,the ancient city that the early Arab people cut in the rocks.When the sun 4)... ,the rocks gain a bright rose-red colour,for which Jordan received its name-the Rose-rose country.Petra can be seen in 5)... tourist booklet as well as in Hollywood films.It will take 6)... more than a day to see this marsterpiece and have a complete picture of it.A magnificent city of the civilization that once used to be great now 7)... Jordan millions of dollars.After all,tourists are curious and not greedy people.

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Use the text of the first task and decide if these statements are true or false

1) Amman is the only city which takes an important place in the history of Jordan.

2) Young Arabs cut Petra in the rocks.

3) The colour of the rocks becomes rose-red at sunrise.

4) Tourists spend a lot of money in Petra.

5) One day isn't enough to do the sightseeing in Petra.

Choose the name of the themes from the box for the pieces of articles.Three themes are extra.

1) Small businesses do not have the clout of their large rivals to negotiate credit terms with banks and suppliers,so they cannot cut prices profitably to attract bargain-hunters._____

2) Milan scored twice in four first-half minutes through an own-goal by the Heerenveen defender Calvin Jong-a-Ping and then a close-range shot by Gatuso-the Italy midfielder's first goal since January.______

3) In painting,that largely means a form of Photo Realism that is sometimes agitated with heavy brushwork and reminiscent of Malcolm Morley._____

4) As part of our professional development sessions at the start of this school year,the faculty at our school participated in a team-building exercise to learn more about leadership styles._____

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Match the questions with the answers.Two answers are extra.

1) Do you read everything in the magazine?

2) What about the scenery?

3) How long are you going to stay there?

4) What are you going to do tonight?

5) When do you want to go?

6) Has your brother returned from the trip?