Task 1. Read the text and open the brackets using the right form of the verb
Alaska
Alaska is the largest state in the United States. It 1 (occupies) the extreme region ofthe North American continent and 2 (is separated) from Asia by the 82-km-wide Bering Strait. It 3 (was bought) from Russia by Secretary of State William H. Seward in 1867. Alaska 4 (belongs) to the United States. By 1900 Alaska 5 (had become) a land of golden opportunity due to gold discovery. Though 6 (having) very little population, it is one of the wealthiest nations in North America. The official language of Alaska is English. While most of the people speak English, the other 7 (recognized) languages are Native North American, Spanish, Yupik, Tagalog and Inupiaq. Alaska 8 (is nicknamed) „America‟s Last Frontier‟ and „Land of the Midnight Sun‟. The official state flower of Alaska - the wild forget-me-not is worth 9 (mentioning). 10 Have you (heard) that there are some areas in Alaska that have 24 hours daylight and some that have 24 hours night? 17 of the 20 highest peaks in the United States 11 (are located) in Alaska. 12 The only capital city in the United States that is accessible by boat or plane only, Juneau, the capital of Alaska, attracts tourists.
Were is a Malahide Castle? Are there any ghosts?
Где находится замок Малахайд?
Malahide Castle - located near the village of Malahide, 14 kilometers north of Dublin in Ireland (перевод: Замок Мэлахайд — расположен недалеко от деревни Малахайд, в 14 километрах к северу от Дублина в Ирландии)
Are there any ghosts?
Есть ли привидения?
Ghosts of Malahide Castle. Malahide Castle, located in Ireland, has existed for about 800 years. (перевод: Призраки замка Малахайд. Замок Малахайд, расположенный в Ирландии, существует около 800 лет)
When was Conwy Castle built?
Когда был построен замок Конви?
The castle was built in 1283-1289 by order of Edward I of England. (перевод: Замок был построен в 1283—1289 годах по приказанию Эдуарда I Английского)
How many ravens live in the castle?
Сколько воронов живет в замке?
Charles II issued a decree according to which six black ravens must be kept in the castle at all times.
Чарльз II издал указ, по которому в замке постоянно должны находиться шесть черных воронов.
