3.10. Read the statements and decide if they are true (t) or false (f).

1. Tomsk is an old Siberian town which is situated on the bank of the river Tom, in East Siberia.

2. Tomsk was founded at the beginning of the 16^th century.

3. In 1804, Tomsk became an administrative center of Russia.

4. The Tomsk University was founded in 1888.

5. After the revolution of 1917, Tomsk became the part of the Novosibirsk Oblast.

6. Tomsk is the oldest educational and scientific center in Russia to the east of the Urals.

7. More than 60,000 students study at technical schools, colleges and universities.

8. The most prominent of higher educational establishments are State University, Polytechnical University, Siberian Medical University, Teachers’ Training University, University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics, University of Architecture and Civil Engineering and Agricultural Academy.

9. There are sixty scientific institutions in Tomsk.

10. Now Tomsk is known as a cultural centre of Siberia.

3.11. Answer the following questions according to the text.

1. 1. When was Tomsk founded?

2. Where is Tomsk situated?

3. Who opened the first university in Siberia?

4. Which department was the first at Tomsk University?

5. Why was the growth of the town especially booming in the 30s of the 19^th century?

6. How many higher educational establishments are there in Tomsk?

7. What are the most prominent universities in Tomsk?

8. Why is Tomsk known as a cultural centre of Siberia?

9. Is Tomsk a scientific town? Why/ Why not?

10. Do you like Tomsk? Why/ Why not?

3.12. Prepare topic “My Native Town”.

GRAMMAR

Present Simple Passive – Past Simple Passive

3.13. Read the following pairs of active and passive sentences. Which is the better sentence?

1. a) They sell Macdonald’s hamburgers in many countries.

b) Macdonald’s hamburgers are sold in many countries.

2. a) Janet paid the bill for electricity last week.

b) The bill for electricity was paid by Janet last week.

3. a) They made Fiat cars in Italy.

b) Fiat cars are made in Italy.

4. a) They celebrate the Day of St. Valentine on 14^th February.

b) The Day of St. Valentine is celebrated on 14^th February.

5. a) My father writes poetry.

b) Poetry is written by my father.

3.14. Rewrite the following sentences in passive, as in the model.

Model: – They play football in many countries.

– Football is played in many countries.

– The Europeans discovered Australia in the 17^th century.

– Australia was discovered by the Europeans in the 17^th century.

1. My mother usually wakes me up at 7 o’clock.

2. They grow rice in Vietnam.

3. The reporter wrote a very interesting article.

4. They will buy new equipment for the chemistry lab.

5. Millions of tourists visit Moscow every year.

6. We took a lot of photographs when we went to Italy.

7. They built the Central museum in 1928.

8. Indian football teams won’t win the most football matches.

9. They saw me at the university a week ago.

10. Somebody left the books on the table.

11. The manager asked me a lot of questions yesterday.

12. They show American programs on British television.

13. The Italians make Italian ice-cream with coconut milk.

14. My sister won the national poetry prize last year.