Answer the following questions. (С переводом ответов) 1. When did the Romans invade Britain?
2. What traces did the Romans leave in Britain?
3. What place names in Britain today are examples of Roman influence?
4. What is the origin of the city of Bath?
5. What did the English do after the Romans had departed?
6. What kind of houses did the English prefer?
7. What is Stonehenge?
8. What was it used for?
9. What was the reason for the Norman invasion of Britain?
10. Why did many Angl-Saxons support William?
11. Why did the Anglo-Saxons love the battle at Hastings?
12. What influence did the Normans have of Britain?
- Hello. I am reading an interesting novell.
- So, what's the title?
- „Dog's Purpose”. Sounds really strange, I know, but it's going to be worth it.
- And who is the author?
- Bruce Cameron. He is an american writer. I like his books so much!
- Cool. My favourite writer is J. K. Rowling with her „Harry Potter” books. They are absolutely incredible!
- I agree with you. Books are one of the most useful things ever.
- Привет. Чем занята?
- Привет. Я читаю одну занимательную книгу.
- И как она называется?
- „Цель Собаки”. Я знаю, звучит очень странно, но это стоит того.
- И кто же автор?
- Брюс Кэмерон. Он американский писатель. Мне очень нравятся его книги!
- Классно. Мой любимый писатель - Дж. Роулинг с её серией книг о Гарри Поттере. Они действительно невероятные!
- Я согласна с тобой. Книги - это одни из самых полезных вещей, которые мы имеем.
Jane: I`m glad you like it. It is always a pleasure to sit here and read magazines and newspapers after a long day in the office. And where do you live in St. Petersburg, Mary?
Mary: We live in a four-room flat in a new district of St. Petersburg.
Jane: Is your flat comfortable?
Mary: Yes, it is very comfortable. There is very much built-in furniture in our hall and in the kitchen. Our windows are large and the rooms are light.
Jane: In which room do you like to spend evening hours?
Mary: I like to spend my evening hours in the sitting-room. We usually watch television there or listen to music on the records.
Jane: Yes, it is always nice to spend a quiet evening with the family.
Mary: I think so too.