Задание 1: прочитать текст, заполнить пропуски письменно (цифра-слово).
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is (1) in buying the territory of Greenland. President Trump said any (2) of the world's second largest island would be like buying property. He said it was, "essentially a large (3) estate deal... They've got a lot of valuable minerals". He added: "Denmark owns it. We're very good (4) with Denmark. We protect Denmark like we protect large portions of the world. So the concept came (5) and I said, 'Certainly I'd be [interested].' Strategically, it's interesting and we'd be interested but we'll talk to them a little bit." Mr Trump said buying Greenland was not his (6) priority at the moment. He said: "It's not number one on the burner, I can tell you that."
Greenland is an (7) territory of Denmark. The Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, told reporters that Greenland would not be sold. She said: "Greenland is not (8) sale. Greenland is not Danish. Greenland belongs to Greenland. I strongly hope that this is not (9) seriously." She added: "It's an absurd discussion, and Greenland's Prime Minister Kim Kielsen has of course made it (10) that Greenland is not for sale. That's where the conversation (11) ." The USA has a history of being interested in Greenland. In 1946, President Harry Truman offered Denmark $100 million for the island but Denmark said no. In 1867, President Andrew Johnson (12) Russia $7.2 million for Alaska.
1. (a) interested (b) interests (c) interesting (d) interest
2. (a) buy (b) size (c) purchase (d) land
3. (a) really (b) unreal (c) real (d) reality
4. (a) wellies (b) brollies (c) bellies (d) allies
5. (a) up (b) on (c) down (d) at
6. (a) up (b) top (c) above (d) over
7. (a) enlarged (b) ginormous (c) mouthy (d) autonomous
8. (a) in (b) for (c) as (d) at
9. (a) dent (b) bent (c) meant (d) lent
10. (a) hazy (b) opaque (c) invisible (d) clear
11. (a) stoppages (b) lasts (c) finals (d) ends
12. (a) spent (b) paid (c) bought (d) borrowed
Задание 2: соединить слова и их значения письменно (цифра-буква).
1. purchase a. Things (small rocks and other hard things) in the ground that people get by mining.
2. property b. A thing or things belonging to someone; possessions.
3. deal c. Worth a lot of money.
4. valuable d. The action of buying something.
5. concept e. A thing that is thought of as more important than another; the most important thing you have to do or want.
6. minerals f. An agreement between two or more people, companies or countries, especially for business or politics.
7. priority g. An idea.
8. autonomous h. Crazy, ridiculous and stupid.
9. territory i. Be the property of someone.
10. belong j. Presented something for someone to say yes or no to.
11. absurd k. Of a country or region having self-government.
12. clear l. An area of land under the control of a leader or country.
13. offered m. Gave money to someone to buy something.
14. paid n. Very easy to see or understand.
Задание 3: Напишите, верны ли утверждения (true/false)
1. Greenland is the world's second largest island.
2. President Trump likened buying Greenland to a real estate deal.
3. President Trump says the USA protects large portions of the world.
4. President Trump said buying Greenland was a top priority.
5. Greenland does not have a prime minister.
6. Denmark's prime minister said Greenland could be for sale.
7. The USA tried to buy Denmark in 1946.
8. Russia tried to buy Alaska from the USA in 1867.
Задание 4: ответить на во письменно.
1. Where is Greenland on the list of the world's largest islands?
2. What valuable things did President Trump say Greenland has a lot of?
3. Who did President Trump say the USA was good allies with?
4. Where did President Trump say the USA protects, besides Denmark?
5. On what did Mr Trump say buying Greenland was not number one?
6. What is Greenland's relationship with Denmark?
7. Who did Denmark's prime minister say Greenland belonged to?
8. What adjective did Denmark's leader use to describe discussions?
9. How much did the USA want to buy Greenland for in 1946?
10. How much did Alaska cost the USA?

Peter Finch in the 1976 drama “Network” on TCM..
(United Artists Films)
By ED STOCKLY
APRIL 10, 2020
10:09 AM
Facebook
Twitter
Show more sharing options
Four Star Films,Box Office Hits,Indies and Imports,Movies A - Z
FOUR STAR FILMS
Top rated movies and made-for-TV films airing the week of the week of April 12 - 18, 2020
Ben-Hur (1959) TCM Sun. 9 a.m.
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) ENCORE Sat. 7:07 p.m.
Casablanca (1942) TCM Sat. 5 p.m.
Deliverance (1972) TCM Fri. 7 p.m.
Forrest Gump (1994) STARZ Mon. 3:42 p.m. STARZ Fri. 5:35 p.m.
The French Connection (1971) ENCORE Sat. 9 p.m.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Gay Divorcee (1934) TCM Wed. 9 a.m.
Goldfinger (1964) SUND Sat. 8:30 p.m.
The Good Earth (1937) TCM Thur. 11:30 p.m.
High Noon (1952) ENCORE Sun. 10 a.m.
ADVERTISEMENT
Jaws (1975) CMAX Sun. 5:55 p.m.
John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982) ENCORE Fri. 10:46 p.m. ENCORE Sat. 5:16 p.m.
The Lady Vanishes (1938) TCM Sat. 11:30 p.m.
The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) TCM Sat. 7 p.m.
ADVERTISEMENT
A Man for All Seasons (1966) KCET Fri. 8 p.m. KCET Sat. 4 p.m.
Metropolis (1927) TCM Thur. 8 p.m.
Network (1976) TCM Sat. 2:45 p.m.
North by Northwest (1959) TCM Fri. 12:15 p.m.
ADVERTISEMENT
On the Town (1949) TCM Mon. 1:30 p.m.
Psycho (1960) SUND Sun. 6:30 p.m. SUND Mon. Noon
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) PARMOUNT Tues. 11 p.m.
Rear Window (1954) SUND Sun. 4 p.m.
ADVERTISEMENT
Saving Private Ryan (1998) AMC Tues. 12:30 p.m. AMC Wed. 9 a.m.
Sergeant York (1941) TCM Sat. 8 a.m.
The Seventh Seal (1956) TCM Fri. 3:45 a.m.
Singin’ in the Rain (1952) TCM Mon. 3:15 p.m.
ADVERTISEMENT
Some Like It Hot (1959) TCM Fri. 2:45 p.m.
Sounder (1972) TCM Fri. 7:30 a.m.
A Star Is Born (1954) TCM Thur. 5 p.m.
The Terminator (1984) SHOW Tues. Noon
ADVERTISEMENT
Top Hat (1935) TCM Wed. 3 p.m.
The Untouchables (1987) ENCORE Sat. 10:46 p.m.
Vertigo (1958) SUND Mon. 2:30 a.m.
West Side Story (1961) ENCORE Wed. 2:34 p.m.
ADVERTISEMENT
1. He did not build the pool until the family moved into the house, as the necessary materials were not delivered by the workers on time. 2. All tests are done, the operating room is prepared, as the patient is going to operate in an hour. 3. The results of the competition will be announced next week, as not all data has been collected yet. 4. As several mistakes were made during the experiment, an experienced expert in this field was invited. Now the experiment is being conducted again, and it is said that it will be completed in a few days. 5. Many years ago, boats were made of wood, now they are made of metal, but as science is constantly evolving, it is not known what material they will be made of in the next century. 6. This room must be cleaned every day. 7. He is now going to work on the subway, as his car is in service. 8. Everyone hopes that our team will win the match.