Язык издания: русский
Периодичность: ежедневно
Вид издания: сборник
Версия издания: электронное сетевое
Публикация: Практикум навыков смыслового чтения на английском языке..
Автор: Черепанова Елена Владимировна
Периодичность: ежедневно
Вид издания: сборник
Версия издания: электронное сетевое
Публикация: Практикум навыков смыслового чтения на английском языке..
Автор: Черепанова Елена Владимировна
Text 1Dostoyevsky Memorial Apartment in Moscow: A Glimpse into the Writer’s WorldFyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky, one of Russia’s greatest writers, spent the first fifteen years of his life in an apartment that is now a museum in Moscow. This apartment is located in a wing of the Mariinskaya hospital. Dostoyevsky’s family moved here in 1823, two years after he was born in the opposite wing of the building. The apartment played a significant role in shaping his character and imagination.Today, the museum is unique because the building’s interior has been preserved just as it was when Dostoyevsky lived there. The walls, stoves, and floors are original, and the gate with lions above the arches is still standing. Inside, you can find real furniture from Dostoyevsky’s family, portraits of his relatives, and many books.Reading was an important part of life for the Dostoyevsky family. Both of Fyodor’s parents were educated, and the family often gathered in the living room to read together by candlelight. They enjoyed works by authors such as Karamzin, Derzhavin, Zhukovsky, Zagoskin, and others. This rich environment helped inspire Dostoyevsky’s future writing.Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words.Dostoyevsky’s Memorial Apartment is located in a wing of the _______________ hospital. The building’s _______________, stoves, and floors have been kept the same since Dostoyevsky’s time. The gate with _______________ on the arches has been preserved at the entrance. The Dostoyevsky family enjoyed _______________ together in the living room. The museum has authentic _______________ furniture and portraits of Dostoyevsky’s relatives. Word bank: hospital, reading, lions, memorial, furniture, wallsMultiple Choice Questions: Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question.Where is Dostoyevsky’s Memorial Apartment located? a) St. Petersburg b) Moscow c) Paris d) London How many years did Dostoyevsky live in the Moscow apartment? a) 5 years b) 10 years c) 15 years d) 20 years Who often read together by candlelight in the apartment? a) Dostoyevsky’s classmates b) Dostoyevsky’s family c) Dostoyevsky’s neighbors d) Museum visitors What feature at the entrance of the apartment has been preserved since Dostoyevsky’s time? a) A fountain b) A gate with lions c) A statue d) A clock tower What can visitors see inside the museum today? a) Sports equipment b) Authentic family furniture and books c) Paintings by Picasso d) Movie posters Open-Ended Questions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences.Why do you think the museum chose to keep the apartment’s interior unchanged since Dostoyevsky’s time? How did the Dostoyevsky family’s reading habits possibly influence Fyodor’s future as a writer? If you could visit Dostoyevsky’s Memorial Apartment, what would you be most interested in seeing or learning about? Explain why. Text 2Free Trip to America – Nearly: Reading Comprehension WorksheetRead the passage below and answer the questions that follow.A group of six boys, aged seven to nine, almost got a free trip to America one Sunday. They managed to get onto the Oriana, a huge 42,000-ton passenger liner, by telling people their parents had the tickets and passports. As the ship left Southampton for the Caribbean and America, the boys waved and laughed at the policemen on the dock.Their adventure was cut short when they asked a sailor for directions to the ‘café’. The sailor took them to the Captain, who discovered they did not belong on the ship. The Captain radioed the police, and the boys were sent back to Southampton.Among the boys, there were two named John, two named David (aged seven and nine), and the others were Larry and Michael. They all said their last name was Power and claimed to be cousins. Nine-year-old David explained that their parents’ caravan had been moved by police from near Heathrow Airport, leaving the boys without a home after their swimming trip that morning.After finding their home gone, the boys took the Underground to Waterloo, bought platform tickets, and got on the boat train to Southampton. There, they decided to board the Oriana to go to America. This wasn’t their first foreign adventure—they had previously taken a hovercraft to France, but French police in Amiens sent them back home.Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words.The boys got onto the ship called the _____________. The boys told people that their _____________ had their tickets and passports. The boys were discovered when they asked a sailor the way to the _____________. The boys claimed their surname was _____________. Before trying to go to America, the boys had also traveled to _____________. Word Bank:France Power Oriana parents caféMultiple Choice Questions: Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question.What was the main reason the boys were discovered on the ship? A) They were too noisy B) They asked for directions to the café C) They did not have luggage D) They got seasick How did the boys reach Southampton? A) They walked B) They took the Underground and a boat train C) They took a taxi D) Their parents drove them What was the boys’ claimed family name? A) Smith B) Power C) Jones D) Johnson Where did the boys’ parents’ caravan get moved from? A) Southampton port B) Near Heathrow Airport C) Amiens D) Waterloo station What happened when the boys went to France? A) They stayed in France B) They were sent home by French police C) They got lost D) They missed the hovercraft Open-Ended Questions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences.Why did the boys decide to get on the Oriana and try to travel to America? How did the boys explain what happened to their home near Heathrow Airport? Do you think the boys were being adventurous or reckless? Explain your answer. ANSWER KEY Text 1 Fill in the BlankMariinskaya walls lions reading furniture Word bank: hospital, reading, lions, memorial, furniture, wallsMultiple Choiceb) Moscow c) 15 years b) Dostoyevsky’s family b) A gate with lions b) Authentic family furniture and books Open-Ended Example ResponsesThe museum kept the apartment’s interior unchanged to show visitors what life was really like for Dostoyevsky and to preserve history. The Dostoyevsky family’s habit of reading together gave Fyodor a love for literature and probably inspired his imagination as a writer. I would be most interested in seeing the books and the family’s furniture because they could help me understand Dostoyevsky’s daily life and what inspired his stories. Text 2Fill in the BlankOriana parents café Power France Multiple ChoiceB) They asked for directions to the café B) They took the Underground and a boat train B) Power B) Near Heathrow Airport B) They were sent home by French police Open Ended Sample AnswersThe boys decided to get on the Oriana and try to travel to America because they thought it would be a great adventure, especially after finding their home gone. The boys explained that their parents’ caravan was moved by police from its spot near Heathrow Airport, so when they returned from swimming, their home was gone. Student answers will vary. Example: I think the boys were being adventurous because they wanted to explore new places, but it was also a little reckless because they traveled without telling adults and without tickets.
