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I. Подбери к текстам заголовки. Один заголовок лишний.
A – Where the North begins;
B – The Peak District;
C – Kingdom of Birds;
D - The Roaring Waters
1. Before the first human beings arrived, New Zealand was inhabited by birds. There were over 160 different species. With few natural enemies, most of these birds lost their ability to fly. Some were very tall and ate leaves off the trees, while others grazed like sheep. Today only a few of New Zealand`s birds survive. One is the kiwi, which is about the size of a duck. The kivi is the national bird and emblem. New Zealanders often call themselves "Kiwis". English spoken in New Zealand is often called Kiwi English. Most of New Zealand`s unique birds and many of its native seals and fish have become extinct in the last five hundred years.
2. America's climate and geography are amazingly varied. There are high mountains and fields, deserts and cool and foggy coastline tropical heat and Arctic cold in it. The Niagara Falls is one of the most amazing American sights. It is situated between New York and Chicago. Niagara is an Indian word which means "the roaring waters". A mass of water falls over a cliff 27 meters high with a terrible noise. The roar of the falling water can be heard from a distance of 25 kilometers. The Niagara Falls is beautiful and changing all the time. It attracts a greater number of people than any other place on the continent. 3. The two great cities of Manchester and Sheffield lie just 50 kilometers apart. Between them is one of the most unspoiled areas in England. This area is known as the Peak District. The Peak District is a national park, which means that it is protected from industrial and urban development. The area attracts many visitors from both cities. It also includes wild land, where there are more sheep than people. Indeed, sheep farming is an important part of the local economy. Another interesting thing of this area is a large lake which gives water for the city of Sheffield. Some houses in this area are built from local stone, some from the red brick. The Peak District has many pretty villages and small towns.
II. Закончи предложения, используя информацию текста.
1. The national bird and emblem of New Zealand is…
a) duck; b) kiwi; c) eagle 2. The Peak District is situated between … a) New York and Washington; b) Manchester and Sheffield; c) New York and Chicago 3. The Indian word “Niagara” means… a) hot and dangerous; b) the roaring waters; c) still water III. Отметь буквой Т (true) информацию, соответствующую тексту, и буквой F ( False) – не соответствующую тексту. The Niagara Falls is situated between New York and Chicago. The roar of the falling water can be heard from a distance of 27 kilometers. New Zealand was inhabited by 160 different kinds of birds. People in New Zealand speak American English. IV. Ответь на вопросы по текстам. Where is The Peak District situated? What gives the water for the city of Sheffield? How do New Zealanders often call themselves? How high is the Niagara Falls?