Вариант 7

1. Прочтите текст, выписывая незнакомые слова с переводом:

What is Tea for the British?

There is a national drink of the British, it is tea. Britain imports about 20 % of all the world's tea. It was introduced to Britain in 1657 by Catherine of Braganza, King Charles II's wife and became so popular that special ships ("clippers") were designed to bringing it quickly from China.

The English custom of afternoon tea goes back to the late 18th cen­tury, when Anne, wife of the 7th Duke of Bedford, decided that she needed tea and cakes to bring back her strength around 5 p. m.

The British drink more tea than any other nation — about 4 kilos a head, or 1,650 cups of tea a year.

Most people in Britain drink tea with black leaves, but now herbal teas, which do not contain caffeine, are becoming more popular.

The British way of making tea is special. There are some strict rules how their tea is made:

The teapot must be warmed before the tea is put in.

The water must be boiling properly.

The right quantity of tea — "one spoon for each person and one for the pot" — must be used.

Tea must be brewed for three minutes.

There is the opportunity for the British to rest for a few minutes drinking tea.

2. Найдите в тексте английские эквиваленты русским словам и выражениям:

Национальный напиток, английский обычай, не содержат кофеин, строгие правила; до того, как чай будет налит, правильное качество чая.

3. Письменно ответьте на вопрос:

What is almost a religious ceremony for the English?

4. найдите в тексте предложения с конструкцией there is/are, выпишите и переведите на русский язык.

5. Найдите в тексте выражения с предлогами, выпишите их и переведите их на русский язык.

6. Объясните письменно, почему перед существительными coffee, milk не употреблен артикль.

7. Выпишите из текста предложения, содержащие модальные глаголы, переведите их на русский язык.

8. Переведите письменно текст на русский язык.

Вариант 8

1. Прочтите текст, выписывая незнакомые слова с переводом:

Eggs.

Cooks love eggs and the wise cook is never without a good supply. Eggs are versatile, easy to use, easy to digest, and most people like them. They are always obtainable and their price remains reasonable. You should store them in a cool place, larder or refrigerator, and there is always the basis of a quick, inexpensive meal ready to hand. If you keep them in the refrigerator, take them out and let them reach kitchen temperature before using.

Brown eggs or white? The answer is that it does not matter, the difference is only in the eye of the beholder. In America they pay extra for pure white ones, the British do the same for dark brown. They are all good. Boil them, scramble them, fry them with bacon, make an omelet, make mayonnaise or meringues.

The egg is the basis of most cakes and many sauces. It takes kindly to cheese and to vegetables of all kinds, and it can help you to achieve spectacular success with many simple dishes. Take the soufflé, for in­stance. A good soufflé, golden and well risen, puffing up in its dish as you take it out of the oven, does a lot for your reputation as a cook. Contrary to popular belief, there is no mystery about soufflés and it is truthfully said that if you can make a white sauce, you can make a soufflé. The important thing is that it should be eaten straight out of the oven. There should not be too much trouble over this!

2. Найдите в тексте английские эквиваленты русским словам и выражениям:

Мудрый, легко перевариваются, достичь кухонной температуры, не имеет значения, основа многих тортов, доставать из духовки.

3. Письменно ответьте на вопрос:

What does do a lot for your reputation as a cook?

4. Найдите в тексте предложения с конструкцией there is/are, выпишите и переведите на русский язык.

5. Найдите в тексте выражения с предлогами, выпишите их и переведите их на русский язык.

6. Объясните письменно употребление артиклей в первом предложении.

7. Выпишите из текста предложения, содержащие модальные глаголы, переведите их на русский язык.

8. переведите письменно текст на русский язык.