Exercises

1. Match the words to form the word combinations on the basis of the text. Use them in the sentences of your own

remarkable large scale captivating frigid lavish rural beautiful amazing rocky dense

subjects temperatures town landscapes view giants sights taiga forests Yenisei river scenery

2. Fill in:

a) Observe, commemorate, arrange, participate

1. … national costumes

2. … in a large procession

3. … national heroes

4. … a carnival

b) Feature, overlook, separate, get

1. … beautiful architecture

2. … Eastern and Western Siberia

3. … a glimpse of Siberian taiga

4. … the amazing scenery

3. Complete the following sentences using your own ideas:

1. This river separates ….

2. The reserve covers ….

3. When the weather is not favorable …

4. I highly recommend ….

5. Travellers will be amazed …

6. At first sight ….

7. Initially the fortress ….

8. Precisely at noon …

9. Other remarkable sights are …

10. The favourite celebration is undoubtedly ….

4. Answer the following questions:

1. What is the population of Krasnoyarsk?

2. How far is it from Krasnoyarsk to Moscow?

3. Where can you find Krasnoyarsk on a map of Russia?

4. When was Krasnoyarsk founded?

5. What does the word “Krasny Yar” mean?

6. When was Paraskeva Pyatnitsya Chapel built?

7. Where is it located?

8. When does the cannon fire in Krasnoyarsk?

9. Which is the most important street in Krasnoyarsk? How long is it?

10. How many bridges are there in Krasnoyarsk?

11. How many people usually participate in the city carnival?

5. Read the text again. Which of the following ideas are not mentioned in the text?

1. Prospekt Mira is the most important street in Krasnoyarsk.

2. The weather in Krasnoyarsk is very changeable.

3. The national reserve ‘Stolby’ is divided into two areas.

4. Paraskeva Pyatnitsya Chapel is the symbol of the city.

5. The Krasnoyarsk Regional Museum is one of Siberia’s best museums.

6. The monument of Andrei Dubensky is situated on Pokrovskaya gora.

7. Various festivals take place in Krasnoyarsk all year round.

8. Krasnoyarsk was founded in 1628.

9. The Concert Hall is built in a shape of a grand piano.

10. Public places and transport are regulated in Krasnoyarsk.

11. The public service is very efficient.

6. Find words in the text for:

1. Someone who comes to visit you in your home, at a party etc.

2. The people who work for an organization.

3. The person who is elected to be the leader of the group that governs a town or city.

4. Someone who is fond of skiing.

5. Someone who has an important position in an organization such as the government.

6. A famous man, often a singer or an actor, who is attractive to many women.

7. Someone who lives in a particular place.