1. It’s polite to people with a smile. 2. We were late because the was too heavy. 3. Let’s fish and chips for diner. 4. A fireplace makes a room look . 5. Latin is the of Italian and French. 6. His aunt is his closest living . 7. She replied to me in a very manner. 8. If someone introduces you to someone new, them by saying “Hello”. 9. If you want to send postcards, you need to look for a red . 10. We have got a big behind the house. 11. Today every flat has . 12. It’s nice to sit near the in winter. 13. My granny keeps old things in the . 14. Russian people often keep potatoes in the in winter. 15. I don’t have a because I don’t have a car. 16. He has no , no regard for anyone's feelings. 17. One of pie will be enough. 18. You should act like an . Task II: Complete the sentences with few, a few, little, a little: 1. There are hotels in this town. There is almost nowhere to stay for the tourists. 2. Have you got minutes? I need to talk to you. 3. Could you buy bottles of water for me? 4. We had snow last winter. We made snowmen. 5. We have tomatoes, we can't cook tomato-soup. 6. The professor spends time in company. He likes to be alone. 7. They have furniture in the room. The room is almost empty. 8. We saw people at the restaurant because the prices there were very high. 9. This is a modern town. There are only old buildings. 10. My parents give me pocket money every week, so I can buy everything I need. 11. All we need is 12. animals can survive in the desert. 13. cereal was given to her in the morning. 14. “How's your father ?” “ better, thanks”. 15. Sandra is fluent in Italian, French and Spanish. It's quite rare, people can speak Task III: Underline the correct word: 1. What colour is the shirt? It is so far that I can’t see (it’s/its/it) colour. 2. Look at (mine/my/me) new watch. 3. These books are (her/hers). 4. (Their/Theirs) work is much more difficult than (your/yours/you). 5. Why are you sitting here? It is not (your/yours) desk, it is (me/mine/my). 6. This tape recorder of (her/hers) is always out of order. 7. She has not read a line of (you/your/yours), how can she criticize (you/your/yours) books? 8. The clock has stopped. Something may be wrong with (it/its/it’s) spring. 9. (We/Our/Ours) was the last turn. 10. (He/His/Him) house is opposite (us/our/ours). Task V: Complete the
Maya is a Mesoamerican civilization known for its writing, art, architecture, mathematical and astronomical systems. The beginning of its formation is attributed to the pre-classical era (2000 BC - 250 AD), most of the Mayan cities reached their peak in the classical period (250-900 AD). By the time the conquistadors arrived, it was in deep decline. The Mayans built stone cities, many of which were abandoned long before the arrival of Europeans, others were inhabited after. The Mayan calendar was also used by other peoples of Central America. The hieroglyphic writing system was used, partially deciphered. Numerous inscriptions on the monuments have been preserved. They created an effective farming system, had deep knowledge in the field of astronomy. The descendants of the ancient Maya are not only the modern Maya peoples who preserved the language of their ancestors, but also part of the Hispanic population of the southern states of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras. Some Mayan cities are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List: Palenque, Chichen Itza, Uxmal in Mexico, Tikal and Quirigua in Guatemala, Copan in Honduras, Hoya de Seren in El Salvador.
The cultural history of this people is usually divided into three periods:
The first period (from antiquity to 317) is the time of the emergence of city-states, primitive slash farming, the manufacture of cotton fabrics, etc.
The second period (317-987) - the ancient kingdom, or the classical period - the time of the growth of cities (Palenque, Chichen Itza, Tulum) and at the same time the mysterious exodus of the population from them at the beginning of the 10th century.
The third period (987 - XVI century) - the new kingdom, or the post-classical period - the time of the arrival of the European conquistadors, the adoption of new laws, styles in life and art, the mixing of cultures, fratricidal wars, etc.
1. Bank of America, new York.
This is probably one of the greenest buildings in the world. The 54-story building was built to use natural daylight for as long as possible. There are also solar panels, rainwater collectors, and materials for the construction of the building itself are made from recycled waste from new York.
2. Crystal Island, Moscow.
This building should be home to 30,000 people. The project is sponsored by the Russian government. The building generates its own electricity from wind and solar power.
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