3 Match the words in bold
(1-8) in the text to their
meanings (a-h).
consume
a
fuel 5 shovel
2 emission 6 weed
3
7 compost
4 line 8 detergent
use up
b lift and move earth, snow etc
with a tool
c decayed plants, leaves etc used
to improve the quality of soil
d amount of gas, heat etc sent
into the air
e liquid or powder used for
washing clothes, dishes etc
f coal, oil or petrol
gremove wild plants from a
garden or field
h piece of rope, cord or wire

About 90 per cent of all crimes in Great Britain are dealt (Present Simple Passive) with by Magistrates’ courts which can impose fines or prison sentences of up to six months.
Capital punishment was abolished (Past Simple Passive) in England in November 1965.
In England there are no minimum sentences, except for murder, which carries a penalty of life imprisonment, but life sentences are rarely more than 14 years, because they can be reduced (Present Simple Passive) for good behavior, often by one third or more.
 Some murders are committed (Present Simple Passive) by criminals evading arrest, by insane or mentally disturbed people, by cold-blooded sadists completely devoid of all human feelings.
The important thing in the prevention of murder is to eliminate the weapons and instruments with which these crimes are committed, (Present Simple Passive) and to stop the dangerous influence of violence in books, films, and other mass media, from which some criminals derive their “inspiration”.
Punishment can also be seen (Present Simple Passive) as a reform because it warns other people of what will happen if they tempt to break the law.

Moscow is a city unlike any other. With a population of 13 million, it is the largest city in Europe and one of the biggest in the world. In addition to its size, Moscow is a city of great cultural importance. It has long been the political center of Russia and has seen much upheaval in its history: the elegant homes of the tsars’ gave way to the proud, utilitarian buildings of the Soviet Union. In recent decades, Moscow has committed to rebuilding the city’s landmarks that were torn down, and reconstructions of soaring cathedrals and ornate palaces have helped replicate Moscow’s glory days. Read on for a list of Moscow’s 10 most famous buildings and be sure to see them when you visit this great city.

1. Saint Basil's Cathedral (from RUB 3 271)
St. Basil Cathedral
Source: Wikimedia Commons
This former church is a symbol of the city and a stunning sight to behold. The building consists of nine chapels, which are peaked with the onion-shaped, colorfully painted domes on the roof. A smaller, 10th chapel holds the crypt of the church’s namesake, Vasily (Basil) the Blessed. What makes St. Basil so unique is the architecture that looks so unusual that legend has it that the buildings were blindfolded during its construction in the 1550’s so that they couldn’t recreate anything else like it. The interiors of the chapels are covered with colorful paintings and ornate decorations that are a must-see.