18. Choose a word from the box to put into each gap:

1. In the beginning of 14 ^th century the city of Braslav one of the first in the

Polotsk ground was part of the............and began..... ... Braslav Lithuanian. 2. It was......as follows: intervals between the big ... were covered with a special solution and lay with small stones in various .... 3. Old parts of northern and east

walls which have stayed from more old church on which the.........was kept are

used in construction of the Catholic Church now. 4. This building is rather attractive; it is ancient with a lot of decorations such as ..., different kinds of... and so on.

Carving, boulders, to refer to, carried out, figured stone laying, ornament, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, patterns

19. Fill in the table:

the 14th century
1812
the 17-18* centuries
second half of thfr 19 th century
the 20-s years

20. Work in groups. Find out from your partners:

— what they know about the history of Braslav;

— what kinds of articles can be found in Braslav's museum;

— what they know about Stanislaw Narbut;

— how many architectural monuments and buildings they know in Braslav;

— where different holidays and fairs take place.

21. Comment on:

— architecture ofBraslav represents different styles;

— Braslav is not a big town but it has a varied history.

22. Prove that:

— people in Braslav are talented and hardworking;

— Braslav is a very beautiful and picturesque small town.

23. Imagine that:

— You are to prepare a report on the peculiarities of Braslav's territory; you go to the library and ask the librarian to help you to find some information about places and buildings you are interested in. Role-play a dialogue with your partner.

— You have a friend in Great Britain. He knows nothing about the history of your native country and he reads about Braslav in one of the books. He likes this small town and he wants to learn some more information about it. What are you going to tell him?

— Your friend gathers different information about Braslav. You want you to help him. Share the information you know.

24. Comprehension check. Choose the best alternative according to the text:

1. The city of Braslav one of the first in the Polotsk ground was part of

a) the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the beginning of 10 ^th century;

b) Livonia in the beginning of 12^th century;

c) the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and began to refer to Braslav Lithuanian in the beginning of 14 ^th century.

2. Some centuries Braslav was the property of

a) grand dukes;

b) Prince Charles;

c) simple people.

3. It is possible to see a model of a fortress here — that stood on...... during the old times.

a) the Big Mountain;

b) the Zamkovaja Mountain;

c) the Braslav Mountain.

4. Obelisk with a lantern at the top is situated on the crest of the rampart of

a) the Big Mountain, it is a monument in honor of S.I.Selikhanov;

b) the Zamkovaja Mountain, it is a monument in honor of Stanislaw Narbut;

c) the Braslav Mountain, it is a monument in honor of Р.A. Sergievich.

5. Two monuments of cultural architecture of the second half of

a) the 20 ^th century are standing near the Zamkovaja Mountain — these are Drama Theatre and the museum;

b) the 18 ^th century are standing near the Zamkovaja Mountain — these are the wooden tent and the well;

c)the 19 ^th century are standing near the Zamkovaja Mountain — these are the Catholic Church and the Christian Church.

6. There is a communal grave in the square in the town centre; the monument is created under the projects of the well-known Belarusian sculptor — the national artist of Belarus S. I, Selikhanov — one of the authors of......

a) the memorial "Khatyn";

b) the memorial of the Victory in Minsk;

c) the memorial "Thirst".

7. Annual festival of amateur national creativity "......" .is known and very popular far outside the territory of Braslav

a) "Braslav's stars";

b) "Braslav's lightnings";

c) "Belarusian lightnings".

8. A wooden tent above the well —

a) metal construction, stands on two columns;

b) high roof topped with an kon spike, stands on three columns;

c) high roof topped with a figured spike, stands on four columns.

9. According to some notes and historical data the lantern worked as

a) an orienteer somcyears ago, helping to find the way in a storm on the Lake Naroch;

b) a beacon some years ago, helping to find the way in a fog to fishermen on the Lake Drivjaty;

c) a signal some years ago, helping to orientate in a fog tp fishermen on the" Black Lake.

10. Country houses and grounds are included.in the complex of buildings which are constructed in traditions of

a) sculptural design;

b) national architecture;

c) national creativity.

11. To get'acquainted with the history of Braslav's territory and the town itself is possible in the historical museum which is situated

a) near the communal grave in the centre of the town;

b) next to the Catholic Church in the private residence;

c) in the private residence.

12. Articles made of flax, samples of weaving; carver's work on a tree, pictures dndthingsmadeof straw, potters'work make us acquainted with

a) the history of Braslav's lakes, history of its region and peculiarities of Braslav's architecture;

b) the traditions and the customs of national creativity of Braslav's region;

c) the history of Braslav's development, famous people of Braslav and its beautiful lakes.

13. Country houses and grounds are included in the complex of buildings which are

a) constructed in traditions of national architecture;

b) built according to the traditions of the old architectural technologies;

c) built in the Pseudo-Russian and the Pseudo-Gothic style.