CARD №2
1. Read the text below. For questions (1-5) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D):
When you think about various constructions like railways, steamships and bridges, it’s a little bit complicated to realize that they were designed by one person. However, it’s true. The person responsible for building all these was Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a British engineer, who played a key role in the early industrial revolution. He built one of the first major railway routes – the Great Western Railway (GWR) between London and Bristol. He also designed and built steamships and important bridges.
Though they were not always successful, his projects often contained innovative solutions to long-standing engineering problems. He generated much publicity for his endeavours and his achievements are still widely celebrated today.
Brunel was born in 1806 in the family of a successful engineer, Marc Isambard, and at the age of fourteen he was sent to France to be educated at the Lyceum Henri IV and the University of Caen.
In 1833, Brunel was made chief engineer of the Great western Railway, and he created a broad-gauge track that was seven feet wide. Not only could the wheels be accommodated in this fashion, but it also became possible to carry passengers. Brunel is perhaps best remembered for designing the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol. Spanning over 700 ft (210m), and nominally 200ft (61m) above the River Avon, it was the longest bridge in the world at the time of construction. Besides he improved the design for the bridge over the Tamar River near Plymouth.
In 1843 he built the world’s first metal ship. This was a forerunner of modern ships around the world.
In fact it won’t be an exaggeration to say that the works of Isambard Brunel are still very much with us, and still very much a part of the landscape that we live in!
1.1 Which of the following is stated in the text about Isambard Brunel?
A His projects were always successful?
B His inventions caused the industrial revolution.
C He is credited with developing very important and innovative constructions.
D He is believed to design all the bridges in the UK.
1.2 What do we know about Isambard Brunel’s early years?
A He was born in France.
B He followed a family dynasty of engineers.
C He didn’t study until the age of fourteen.
D His parents sent him to the University; however, he didn’t want to go there.
1.3 He designed lots of things except………….
A…… the first metal ship.
B……a seven-foot-wide railway track.
C……. the bridge over the Tamar River.
D…..one of the first major railway routes.
1.4 Which of the following can be inferred from the text?
A The Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol has the longest span in the world.
B Brunel’s first metal ship was a prototype of modern ships around the world.
C The Great Western Railway was designed for railways, but not for passengers.
D Brunel was credited with a submarine design.
1.5 Which of the following information is not presented in the text?
A His father’s name.
B The year of his birth.
C The names of some of his greatest inventions.
D The name of the place where he was born. (1 point )

2. Finish the situations from the conversation:
2.1. Have you anything to …….. 2.3. How often do the …….
2.2. Open your suitcase…… 2.4. What are the usage interval ……
(1 point )

3. Practise the use of 'must not' and 'need not' in the following exercise. Which is correct?
3.1 Substituted players _return to the game.
3.2 Players _leave the game without the referee's permission.
3.3 Players _ hold an opponent.
3.4 The referee _send a player off if he has committed foul play.
(1 point )
4. Answer the questions:
4.1. Who takes you on board the plane?
4.2. Do you feel nervous during the flight?
4.3. When are passengers requested to fasten their seat belts?
4.4. Can passengers smoke during the flight?
4.5. What are the duties of a stewardess?
4.6. Which do you prefer: travelling by air or travelling by train?
4.7. Do they serve meals on board the plane?
4.8. Do you sometimes feel airsick on board the plane?
(1 point )
5. Complete the sentences with the words from the box and translate the sentences:
boomerang folklore houses Australia
fruits water missile wood
5.1. Aborigines came to _ over 40,000 years ago.
5.2. Aborigines keep track of their past through _, they believe in spirits.
5.3. The main job of aborigines was to find food. They all are expert _ and food finders.
5.4. They never over-pick _ and vegetables and leave some to grow for the next year.
5.5. Their weapon consisted of a wood spear, a club and a _.
5.6. A boomerang is a curved wooden _, when thrown it returns if it hits nothing.
5.7. Aborigines don’t have any metals. All weapons are made of _ and rock.
5.8. They did not build ___ because they were constantly moving to new places of hunting