Exercise 1. Guess the meaning of the following words, nay attention to the word-building suffixes -er/-or, -ist, -cian. journalist, designer, sociologist, chemist, biologist, biochemist, dentist, doctor, businessman, farmer, physicist, physician, computer operator, electrician, mechanic, model, actor, ecologist, politician, lecturer, professor, conductor, pilot, geologist, architect, jockey, manager, director, producer, sportsman, footballer, specialist, policeman, musician, pianist, detective, economist, steward, captain, interpreter, engineer, archaeologist, secretary, cook, mathematician, composer

Belarusian Food

Belarusian cuisine is considered to be one of the most diverse cuisines in Europe. It has been largely influenced by Baltic, Slavic and even partially German cuisines. Traditional dishes of this country mainly consist of vegetables, meats and breads. Belarusian Food Белорусская еда

Belarusian cuisine is considered to be one of the most diverse cuisines in Europe. It has been largely influenced by Baltic, Slavic and even partially German cuisines. Traditional dishes of this country mainly consist of vegetables, meats and breads. Белорусская кухня считается одной из самых разнообразных кухонь в Европе. На нее в значительной степени повлияли балтийские, славянские и даже частично немецкие кухни. Традиционные блюда этой страны в основном состоят из овощей, мяса и хлеба.

Today, visitors of Belarus can try peasant cuisine of the countryside as well as the sophisticated dishes for the nobility. A traditional peasant meal has included a soup and a main course. One of the most delicious Belarusian soups is called “khaladnik”. It’s a cold type of borscht, which is mainly eaten in summer. This beetroot soup is eaten with sour cream.сметаной.

Potato is the main ingredient of many dishes. It is known as the second bread of Belarusians. Perhaps, everyone has heard of “draniki”. These are thick pancakes made of shredded potatoes. Meat is also widely used in Belarusian cuisine, especially pork. One of the traditional holiday dishes is called “pyachysta”. It is a delicious stew made of large chunks of pork or beef. Slightly smoked salty pork with onions and garlic is also popular. Most meat dishes in this country are served with potatoes or other vegetables.Historically, Belarus has little access to any type of seafood however there are some special fish-based dishes. For example, “yushka” — a fish soup boiled without any seasonings. In general, seasonings are not very popular in Belarusian cuisine.

1.  he is a driver 2.  we are pupils  3. they were at the theatre 4. he was a warker(he used to be a worker). he is an engeneer now. 5. my parents are at home now. 6. my brother was not at home tomorrow  7. his mother is yong. she is a student. 8. my grandmother is a teacher. she is not at work.she is at home now. 9. my uncle used to be a pilot. 10. were you at the theatre now? no. were not 11. his sister was a student last year. she is a doctor now. 12. is he sick? yes. he is sick now. 13. the weather is clean today but it was unclean tomorrow 14. where are you were? i warked. 15. is she at the theatre? no. she is at the cinema. 16. it is a park. the park is very old 17. we were at the theatre last month 18. where were they. they worked. 19. my grandfather is old