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3 11.4.2 Read the text again. For questions 1-4,
choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).
1 What does the writer say about the ancient
Egyptians?
A They were the first civilisation to try to
measure time.
B They invented several timekeeping devices.
C They possessed scientific skills and
knowledge.
D They were the first people to mark time in
hours.
2 What is NOT true about the merkhet?
A It should be used in pairs for timekeeping.
B It can't be used in the daytime.
C It is the same shape as a letter of the
alphabet
D It does not require the use of a bay.
3 What was measured to determine how much
time had passed?
A the movement of stars across a meridian
line
B the movement of the North Star
C the movement of the plumb line
D the movement of the stars across the slit
in the bay.
4 What is the main purpose of the text?
A to compare different methods of
timekeeping in ancient Egypt
B to describe an ancient timekeeping device
C to inform readers how to use a merkhet
D to explain why the merkhet is no longer
used
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.New Year is considered the most popular holiday in our family. At the beginning of December everybody has a festive mood. In the city the streets and shop windows are decorated with bright and motley garlands. A huge Christmas tree is put at the main square. We begin to prepare for the holiday. We buy Christmas-tree decorations, tinsel and gifts for each other at New Year’s fairs. At the end of December we put artificial Christmas tree and decorate it for the holiday. I help my mother to prepare a festive table on December 31. New Year’s Eve always seems to me magical and unforgettable. At midnight after president’s appearance on television chiming clock begins to strike. We wish each other a happy New Year and make a wish and then exchange gifts. When I was a child I found the gifts under the Christmas tree and I thought that Santa Claus had brought them. Although I’m already adult and I don’t believe that Santa Claus exists, on New Year’s Eve I want to find myself in the dream and to believe in a miracle.
Перевод:
В нашей семье самым любимым праздником считается Новый год. В начале декабря у всех появляется праздничное настроение. В городе украшают улицы и витрины магазинов яркими, разноцветными гирляндами. А на главной площади устанавливают огромную ёлку. Мы начинаем готовиться к празднику. На новогодних ярмарках покупаем друг другу подарки, ёлочные игрушки и мишуру. В конце декабря дома устанавливаем искусственную ёлку и наряжаем её к празднику. 31 декабря я маме приготовить праздничный стол. Новогодняя ночь кажется мне всегда волшебной и незабываемой. В полночь, после выступления президента по телевизору, начинают бить куранты. Мы поздравляем друг друга с новым годом и загадываем желание, а потом обмениваемся подарками. Когда я была маленькая, то подарки находила под ёлкой и думала, что их мне принёс Дед Мороз. И хоть я уже взрослая, и не верю, что существует Дед Мороз, но в новогоднюю ночь хочется оказаться в сказке и поверить в чудо.

I get up at half past seven. I have a shower, I have breakfast, get dressed, take my bag and go the college. The lessons starts at half past eight. Every day I usually have 5 or 6 lessons. After the 3rd lesson I go the canteen and have a dinner. My lessons finish at about 3. When I am at home First I do my homework. Then I communicate with my friends in the internet. If the weather is fine I go for a walk with my friends. In the evening we usually have a supper at 7. After supper I watch TV or Play computer games. I go to bed at 10.