Every nation or ethnic group has its traditional costume which reflects strong elements of their culture. In most countries wearing the national dress is popular not only on holiday occasions, but also during the enjoyable leisure activities, such as outings with friends after work. People understand that folk costume looks very joyful, bright and positive. There is something magical and fascinating in it. It’s very important for each person to know the origins, roots and centuries-old traditions, as it gives a sense of security and significance. The formation of any folk costume with its cut and ornaments is influenced by various factors, such as geographical location, climatic conditions, economic structure, historical and social processes etc. Sometimes national dress can emphasize the age of people, their family background. In Russia, it has always been an important component of national culture and traditions. National costume has played a particular role in every region on casual and festive occasion. According to the outfit one could even tell where people came from. Until the first half of the twentieth century national costume had been an integral part of Russian rural population. People wore it on wedding ceremonies, family gatherings and several other occasions. Ultimately, traditional costumes are simply clothes, but what makes them to stand out is the intention to present a group of people who follow and respect their cultural heritage.
A.
1. Do you know where your friend lives now?
2. Can you tell me how to get to the Bolshoi Theater?
3. I heard how well he spoke English.
4. Do you know how often we will have English lessons?
5. Show me, please, how many books you have brought.
6. Can you tell me how long it will take me to read this book?
7. I don't know why they are not here yet.
8. Please, repeat what exercises we will have to do tomorrow.
9. I do not remember how many sentences we have to write. What should I do? I must call my friend.
10. Can you tell us which cities you have been to?
11. Do you know whose book it is?
12. I don't know who can help me to do this work.
13. I want to know with whom I'll be going there.
Б.
1. Do you know what he replied?
2. Do you know what she asked me for?
3. Do you know (that) he has't answered my letter?
4. Have you received the letter I sent you a week ago?
5. I hear that you are working on a new book now.
6. I finished what he had asked me to do.
7. Did you hear that my brother had got married?
8. Show us, please, what you have already done.
9. He did what I had advised him to do.
10. We heard that you had moved to a new apartment. Where is it?
11. I will do everything I can.
В.
1. Do you know when he will come back?
2. I will tell you about it when they return.
3. When I'm free, I'll go to the library.
4. Can you tell us when you will be free?
5. Can you tell us when we'll be able to read English books?
6. Call me, please, when you are free.
7. I don't know when I'll be able to come to you again, I'm very busy right now.
8. None of them knows when they will come back. 9. We will talk about this when you come to my place.