| One fine day two crabs came out of their home to take a stroll on the sand. “Child,” said the mother, “you 19____ WALK very ungracefully. You should get yourself used to walking straight forward without twisting from side to side.” The young crab asked his mother to show how to do it so that he20 ___ CAN copy it. You see, setting an example is the 21____ GOOD way of teaching. Emoji Emoji is a Japanese word to denote ideograms and smileys. People often put 22____ THIS emoticons in their electronic messages and Web pages. They23 ____ INTRODUCE in the 1990s. Since that time they 24____ BECOME immensely popular worldwide, much thanks to their international inclusion in smartphones. There is no doubt that people25 ____ CONTINUE using Emoji in the future. AREWALKING COULD BEST THESE WEREINTRODUCED HAVEBECOME WILLCONTINUE
18. A strange story Boris Kustodiev was a famous Soviet painter. One day two young scientists 19____ COME to see him. They wanted to have their portraits painted. Kustodiev painted portraits of famous people only and his20 ____ ONE wish was to refuse them. Still, the scientists insisted they 21_____ BE famous in the near future. They were P. Kapitsa and N. Semenov, who both later got the Nobel Prizes . A tasty cup Can you imagine a person who drinks his cup of coffee, then has his empty cup for dessert and leaves the café? A lot of Italian restaurants now serve the 22____ GOOD coffee in the country in the cups which one can eat. The cup 23____ COVER with a substance which keeps the liquid inside. You 24____ NOT NEED to put extra sugar in your coffee in such a cup because it is sweet. There is no doubt that soon such cups25 ____ BECOME popular all over the world. CAME FIRST WOULD BE BEST ISCOVERED DONOTNEED WILLBECOME
19. Winston Churchill Winston Churchill was a great political leader and a very clever man. Many British people think since then there 19_____ NOT BE a prime minister better than him. He even 20_______ WIN His 21_______ FAMOUS work was a six-volume memoir about WW2, but he wrote some science fiction books as well. Clouds Do you like to watch clouds? Many people all over the world enjoy 22_____ DO it. There are a lot of different kinds of clouds but they all look white as they reflect the Sun’s light – just like the Moon. It is interesting to know that clouds 23_____ NOT BE unique to our planet. In fact, any planet with an atmosphere has 24____ THEY. It takes an hour or 25_____ LITTLE to form a cloud. That is why the weather can change so quickly. HASNOTBEEN WON MOSTFAMOUS DOING ARENOT THEM LESS
20. Oleg Protopopov Have you heard about Oleg Protopopov? He was born in 1932 and he was one of the19 _____ GOOD figure skaters of his time. He 20_____ WIN two Olympic gold medals. He was also the 21___ ONE sportsman to show a lyrical programme in figure skating. Russian people are certainly proud of this outstanding sportsman. The Rosetta Stone We learn about our past thanks to the findings of archaeologists. The Rosetta stone is one of them. It 22 ____ FIND in 1799. Thanks to this finding, scientists could start 23_____ STUDY the language of ancient Egyptians. This happened so because there were texts on the stone. 24______ THIS texts were both in Greek and the ancient Egyptian language. Now the Rosetta stone is in the British museum. Millions of visitors to the museum 25______ SEE it so far. BEST WON FIRST WASFOUND STUDYING THESE HAVESEEN 21. Scandinavian walking It is necessary to go in for sports. If you 19____ NOT HAVE enough time to go to the gym, you might take up Scandinavian walking. Many people enjoy 20_____ DO this kind of sport. It is a very cheap hobby – all you need is a pair of walking sticks and comfortable shoes. Still, the 21 ____ GOOD thing is to take several lessons of Scandinavian walking to avoid traumas. Maria Callas Maria Callas was the world-famous opera singer. She 22 ___ CAN sing anything – from operas by Rossini to Wagner’s music dramas. Maria23 _____ EDUCATE in Greece. 24______ LATE she moved to Italy and started her musical career there. She sang in the most prestigious opera houses and theatres and people adored her. In fact, her voice was so unique that it 25 ____ BE the golden standard ever since she started to perform. DONOTHAVE DOING BEST COULD WASEDUCATED LATER HASBEEN
22. Languages in the USA The most commonly used language in the United States is English, which is the de facto national language. Nonetheless, many other languages 19_____ SPEAK in the United States. 20___ THIS include indigenous languages, languages brought to the country by colonists, enslaved people and immigrants from Europe, Africa and Asia. Spanish, of course, is the 21____ TWO most commonly spoken language in the United States. However, few people realise that after English and Spanish Chinese is spoken regularly in more American homes than any other language. The Browning On January 10, 1845, Robert Browning, a little-known poet and playwright, sent a letter to Elizabeth Barrett, an internationally renowned poet, an invalid, after reading her volume of poetry. Over the course of the next 20 months, they 22 ____WRITE each other close to 600 letters. It is one of the23 _____ GREAT literary correspondences of all time. The couple’s last letter was exchanged on September 18, 1846, the night before the two 24 ___LEAVE for a trip to Italy and two weeks after their secret marriage. 25_____ THEY romance, which Elizabeth credited with saving her life, lasted for 15 years and spawned some of the world’s most beautiful poetry. ARESPOKEN THESE SECOND WROTE GREATEST LEFT THEIR
23.Snakes Snakes are beautiful but dangerous animals. That is why there are a lot of myths about them and their behaviour. Many people think snakes enjoy 19______ LISTEN to music. People20_______ BELIEVE this myth for a long time. In fact, snakes 21______ NOT HEAR music or sounds and react only to your movements. Isn’t it amazing? A lucky chance Everybody knows Sofia Kovalevskaya. She was the 22_____ ONE woman to become the professor of mathematics. However, few people know that Sofia 23_____ GET interested in mathematics at a very early age. There24 ____ NOT BE enough wallpaper for her room and her parents put some sheets of paper instead.25 _____ THIS sheets turned out to be notes of lectures of a famous Russian mathematician. LISTENING HAVEBELIEVED DONOTHEAR FIRST GOT WASNOT THESE
24. What do you know about Australia? Here are some interesting facts about Australia. Over 200 different languages and dialects 19___ SPEAK in Australia including 45 indigenous languages. Australia has the world’s 20_____ HIGH proportion of migrant settlers in a developed nation with over 25% of Australians born in another country. The 21_____ ONE Australian Friendly Society with the motto of “Advance Australia” was formed in Victoria in 1871. The cat, the rooster, and the young mouse A very young mouse made his first trip out of the hole and into the world. He returned to tell his mother of the wonderful creatures he 22_____ SEE. “Oh, Mother,” said the mouse, “I met some curious animals. There was one beautiful animal with fluffy fur, a long winding tail and a tender voice. I met another animal, a terrible looking monster. He had raw meat on his head and on his chin that wiggled and shook as he walked. He gave such a powerful and frightening cry, that I ran away in fear, without 23____ TALK to the kind beautiful animal.” Mother Mouse smiled, “My dear, that horrible creature was a harmless bird, but that beautiful animal with the fluffy fur was a cat who eats24 ____ MOUSE. You are lucky she 25 _____ NOT HAVE you for dinner.” ARESPOKEN HIGHEST FIRST SAW TALKING MICE DIDNOTHAVE
25.Lies, lies | People usually want to know the truth. However, it can be hard to understand if a person is telling the truth or a lie. So far scientists 19_____ FIND some ways to do it. One way is to use special devices. Still, 20____ WOMAN can see a lie without any gadgets. They notice if the answer takes a person 21__ LONG than usual. It is a sign of a lie. | Horoscopes | Do you read your horoscope online or in newspapers and magazines? Many people enjoy 22___ DO so. The 23_ ONE horoscopes appeared around 2000 BC in ancient Babylon. Still, people 24______ BECOME seriously interested in horoscopes only in the 17th century. Every country had 25_____ IT own special system and used either star signs or animal or plant horoscopes. Astronomy as a science developed from astrology. HAVEFOUND WOMEN LONGER DOING FIRST BECAME ITS
26. Did you know? Here are some interesting facts about Australia. Canberra 19 ___ CHOOSE as the capital because Sydney and Melbourne could not stop arguing which city should be the capital of Australia. The sports capital of the world has 70 percent of 20 ___ IT total population participating at least once a week in a particular recreational activity or sport. 80 % of Australians believe Australia has a strong culture and identity characterised by honesty, sports and multiculturalism based on research 21____ ORGANISE by the Australia Day Council of NSW in 2008.
The wolf and the goat A hungry wolf was out searching for a meal. He 22_____ SEE a goat feeding on grass on top of a high cliff. The wolf wished to get the goat to climb down from the rock and into his grasp and he called out to her. “Excuse me, dear Goat,” he said in a friendly voice, “It is very dangerous for you to be at such a height. Do come down before you injure yourself. Besides, the grass is much 23____ GREEN down here. Take my advice, and please come down from that high cliff.” But the goat knew too well of the wolf’s intent. “You 24_____ NOT CARE if I eat good grass or bad. What you care about is 25______ EAT me.”
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27. Animal sleep | Sleep is as important for animals as for human beings. Ferrets, for instance, can sleep the 19_____ BIG part of the day – about 20 hours. Snakes may sleep for three years without 20____ WAKE up to get some food. Dolphins always sleep with one eye open whereas sharks 21_____ NOT STOP moving during their sleep as they breathe only while moving. Vincent van Gogh Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter. In his lifetime he 22_____ NOT CAN sell any pictures. People often made fun of him and his works. They used to tell him that he 23______ NOT BECOME a real painter. However, van Gogh never stopped painting. He preferred to listen to his heart and follow his dream. Now his pictures 24____ CONSIDER masterpieces and cost a lot of money. BIGGEST WAKING DONOTSTOP COULDNOT WOULDNOTBECOME ARECONSIDERED
| 28. The Thorn Birds The Thorn Birds is a 1977 bestselling novel by the Australian author Colin McCullough. The story gives19 _____ WE information about life on Australian sheep stations, but it also includes a dramatic love story. The book 20______ BRING the writer international fame as soon as it was published. In 1983 it was adapted into a TV miniseries 21___ STAR Richard Chamberlain and Rachel Ward. GPS functions Car GPS Tracking appears a lot in new vehicles, offering drivers tracking and navigation. Yet, the 22___ LATE inventions are even more modern and sophisticated, offering extra opportunities to people. Smart box technology is one example of how car GPS tracking systems 23_____ USE to lower car insurance. If the driver 24___ NOT BREAK the rules, he gets a discount or an insurance premium. Without doubt, this new technology 25___ BECOME popular among drivers very soon. US BROUGHT STARRING LATEST AREUSED DOESNOTBREAK WILLBECOME
29. Languages of the world What do you think is the most difficult language to learn? Chinese? Japanese? No, it is Basque, the language which19 ____ SPEAK in northwestern Spain and southwestern France. It 20_____ NOT RELATE to any other language in the world. In Basque, the name of the language is officially “Euskara”. In French, the language is normally called “basque”, though in recent times “euskara” has become common. Spanish has a 21______ GREAT variety of names for the language than French. Today, it is most commonly referred to as “el vasco”, ”la lengua vasca” or “el euskera”.
| Slavery in North America August 13, 1619 is the date when two and a half centuries of slavery in North America began. On this day the first Africans kidnapped by the Portuguese arrived in the British colony of Virginia and 22______ BUY by English colonists.23 ____ FOUND at Jamestown in 1607, the Virginia Colony was home to about 700 people by 1619. The first enslaved Africans to arrive there disembarked at Point Comfort, in what 24____ KNOW today as Hampton Roads. Most of 25______ THEY names, as well as the exact number of those who remained at Point Comfort, have been lost to history, but much is known about their journey.
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30. A tasty doctor Food can help you to stay healthy. Even in ancient times people 19____ KNOW how important it was to eat the right food. For example, one should eat apples and carrots to keep their 20_____ TOOTH healthy. If you often feel tired, you should give up 21___ EAT junk food and eat more fruit and nuts because wrong food can damage your health. The Dead Sea Do you know anything about the Dead Sea? In fact, it22 ______ NOT BE a sea, it is a lake. It 23______ CALL a sea because it has a lot of salt in it. It actually has nine times 24_____ MUCH salt than any other natural body of water, and nothing can live in it. People 25_____ KNOW about it since the 2nd century BC. Now this place is in danger because of tourism and mining KNEW TEETH EATING ISNOT ISCALLED MORE HAVEKNOWN
31. Forest therapy | The Japanese are a very wise nation. Many Japanese people lead a very busy life and they need effective means to fight stress. Forest therapy 19_____ BE one of them for a long time. The Japanese enjoy 20_____ GO to local forests at the weekend. They spend there no21 ___ LITTLE than three hours walking and listening to birds singing. Scientists consider this kind of therapy very good. Snow Snow is beautiful. People all over the world, especially22 ____ CHILD, love looking at it or even playing with it. There are many interesting facts about snow. For instance, snow is colourless – it just looks white to us. A long time ago people 23____ LEARN to make artificial snow. The 24____ ONE snow maker was patented in 1961 by Alden Hanson. HAS BEEN GOING LESS CHILDREN LEARNT FIRST
32. Clever plants The flora of our planet is simply amazing. There are a lot of things plants19 _____ LEARN to do since they appeared on our planet. Some of them produce dangerous chemicals so that herbivores cannot eat20 ____ THEY. There are even plants which attract predators. This is one of the21 _______ GOOD survival mechanisms developed by plants in the process of evolution. Yuri Lysyansky July 22 is a special day in Russian history. In 1806 on this day the 22______ ONE Russian round-the-world trip ended. The trip led by the Russian navy officer Yuri Lysyansky 23______ MAKE a great contribution to the study of the oceans. His ship24 ______ CALL The Neva.25 ______ LATE, Lysyansky wrote his memoirs about the journey around the world. Russian people are certainly proud of this outstanding man. HAVELEARNT THEM BEST FIRST MADE WASCALLED LATER
33. VK VK is a mobile photo-sharing application. It’s one of the19 ___ (POPULAR) services for users to share their pictures and videos. Pavel Durov 20___ (BEGIN) it in October 2006 as a free mobile application. In the near future everybody 21___ (USE) VK to attract people’s attention and simply show off.
| About fables A fable is a fictional story. It often features animals like22_____ MOUSE and lions, mythical creatures or forces of nature. These creatures 23___ GIVE human qualities as they can talk, think and act like humans. The creatures are often stereotypes of human characteristics,24 ______ ILLUSTRATE some important idea or message. Writers 25_____ ADAPT many fables into fairy-tales for small kids so that the moral of the story is interesting and attractive for them.
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34. The land of ice and fire | People often call Iceland ‘the land of ice and fire’. That is so because this country has19 _______ MANY volcanoes than most other countries in the world. Some of 20______ THIS volcanoes are still active while others can wake up any time. Much of Iceland 21______ COVER in lava as eruptions happen about every four years. The Louvre | The Louvre is a famous museum in Paris. It is the22 _____ LARGE art museum in the world. If you wanted to spend 30 seconds looking at each piece of art there, it23 _______ TAKE you 100 days to see the entire museum. Originally the Louvre was a fortress and then it became a royal palace. After the French Revolution the building _____ TURN into a museum which is a must-see for any tourist who goes to Paris. | MORE THESE ISCOVERED LARGEST WOULDTAKE WASTURNED
35. How the Nobel Prize started Everybody knows about Alfred Nobel. He was the man who 19______ GIVE the world a great invention –– dynamite. However, Nobel saw that people started20 _____ USE it for military purposes. That is why the scientist changed his will and introduced the Nobel Prize. The scientist’s wish was that people would remember something good about 21_______ HE. Antarctica Many people think that Antarctica is just a block of thin ice. It is, indeed, the22 _____ COLD place on Earth. However, during the summer the sun 23______ NOT SET in Antarctica. It means that Antarctica receives 24_____ MUCH sunlight than the equator during that period of time. Another interesting fact about Antarctica is that 90% of the world’s fresh water25 _____ CONCENTRATE there. Isn’t it amazing? GAVE USING HIM COLDEST DOESNOTSET MORE ISCONCENTRATED
36. A cleaning wand A cleaning wand is a totally new invention. It features the advanced UV-C technology that helps to kill bacteria and germs. It’s the ___ ONE ever cleaning device you can literally take anywhere. The ____ GOOD thing about it is that it can clean anything. There’s no doubt that ____ WOMAN are going to like this invention very much. Robert Heinlein Robert A. Heinlein was a US science fiction author. He was among those writers who emphasized scientific accuracy in their fiction. He also _____ THINK it was necessary to challenge the readers. He pointed out it was necessary to develop ______ THEY critical thinking. He pointed out that any science fiction book ____ BE a success if the author followed these two important principles. FIRST BEST WOMEN THOUGHT THEIR WOULDBE
37. From the history of skirts Skirts are a popular item of clothing. They19 _____ INVENT around 3900 BC. Now mostly 20____ WOMAN wear skirts of different colours, styles and length. However, you may be surprised to learn that in ancient Greece only men 21___ WEAR skirts. In some cultures, skirts are still a part of male outfits. Isn’t that amazing? You are lucky to know English! It 22 _____ ____BE one of the most popular languages in the world for many years. However, learning English can be hard because some linguists say it has the23 ___ BAD grammar of all European languages. There are many grammar rules and even more exceptions to 24 ______ THEY. Spelling 25 ____ NOT BE easy either. So, if you have mastered English, you are a highly intelligent person! WEREINVENTED WOMEN WORE HASBEEN WORST THEM ISNOT
38. No more selfies! | Modern social media is full of people’s selfies. People use various filters to look 19____ GOOD than they really are, but is it worth it? Psychologists point out that dealing too much with selfies can ruin a person’s self-esteem. We should all stop 20_____TAKE so many selfies. We 21____ NOT NEED to create a false image of ourselves to be loved by others. Oranges Do you like oranges? This bright fruit is very popular all over the world. Oranges 22______ COME to the West from Asian countries only in the 15th century. You may be surprised to know that 23____ THAT oranges were not in fact orange – they were green. Since that time people 24___ LEARN to make many things from oranges – from orange juice to tasty marmalade. BETTER TAKING DONOTNEED CAME THOSE HAVELEARNT
39. The driest place in the world Many people think that the Sahara Desert is the driest place in the world. However, this place 19___ SITUATE in Antarctica. Snow and ice20 ____ NOT LIE there because the winds are too strong. There 21____ BE no rain here for two million years. Can you imagine that? New Year postcards People love New Year. They enjoy22 ___ SPEND this time with their family and friends. It is also one of the 23____ GOOD occasions to give somebody a present or send a card. In fact, the tradition to send New Year cards 24___ BEGIN only in the 19th century in England. Now everybody sends New Year cards.25 ___ CHILD love making New Year cards and giving them to their parents. ISSITUATED DONOYLIE HAS BEEN SPENDING BEST BEGAN CHILDREN
40. Cats Cats are amazing creatures. They have19 ___ MANY bones than a human. However, they 20___ NOT HAVE collar bones, so they are incredibly flexible and can get through really small holes. They are also able to produce a lot of sounds, which21 ___ USE by them to express a huge variety of feelings and emotions. Omar Khayyam Omar Khayyam was a famous Persian philosopher and poet. Many people all over the world enjoy reading his works. His poetry 22_____ BECOME known to Europeans only in the 19th century. His 23____ GOOD works are quatrains where one can find words of wisdom suitable practically for any occasion. Omar Khayyam hoped his poems 24 ___ HELP people to get happy and not to concentrate on their problems too much. MORE DONOTHAVE AREUSED BECAME BEST WOULDHELP
41. Live green! The Oriental Development Company is an enterprise in Japan. It specializes in green inventions. One of their newest inventions is connected with 19___ RECYCLE paper. The machine can recycle waste paper. It 20___ INTRODUCE to the public several months ago. A big advantage is that this machine 21___ NOT PRODUCE any harmful emissions. Where’s our teacher? One school had a very strict head teacher. Once he22 ___ WALK around the school when he heard a terrible noise coming from one of the classrooms. Opening the door, the teacher 23 ___ SEE a noisy young man in the centre of the classroom. He was 24 __ TALL than the others and he was making the most noise. The head teacher ordered him to leave the classroom immediately. “Any more questions?” he asked the students. “Yes, sir,” the 25 ___ CHILD replied. “Can we have our teacher back?” RECYCLING WASINTRODUCED DOESNOTPRODUCE WASWALKING SAW TALLER CHILDREN
42.Apollo Apollo was one of the ancient Greek gods. He was the god of music, the god of healing, and is also seen as a pastoral god, protecting flocks of sheep from 19____ WOLF. One of Apollo’s most important daily tasks was to harness 20___ HE four-horse chariot, in order to move the Sun across the sky. Apollo was an oracle and people from all over the world travelled there to learn what the future 21___ HOLD for them. Guinness record for gadgets A dedicated Batman fan created the most impressive costume and earned a Guinness World Record for it. His costume had 22___ MANY gadgets on it than anyone could imagine. Julian Checkley, a lifelong player, said his suit 23___ INSPIRE by a character in a video game. He tricked out the batsuit with 23 functioning gadgets. “I 24___ SPEND many long hours finding ways to store gadgets on the suit. They are classic gadgets but also some are specific to Batman. I think I’ve found the 25___ GOOD way to place the gadgets on the suit. I am immensely proud of my Guinness World Records title,” Checkley said. WOLVES HIS HELD MORE WASINSPIRED HAVESPENT BEST
43.A smart cat My Snowball is a wonderful cat. I don’t know of any other cat that loves to watch Sesame Street. He will also come running up to the TV if he 19___ HEAR a baby crying or little kids playing. He can’t stand TV commercials! Anytime a commercial comes on he turns his head to the side and so he 20 ___ NOT HAVE to watch the commercial. When the show is back on the air, he will start watching the show again. It was then that I 21___ FIND out that when a commercial is on, the volume goes up a bit, and this is his signal to turn away. When the volume goes down then the commercial is over. Smart cat, I started to do the same thing. Creative thinking Percy Spencer was an American physicist and inventor. He was the chief of the power tube division of the Raytheon Company. Once he noticed that microwaves from the radar set he 22___ WORK on had melted the candy bar in his pocket. It had been known that microwaves generate heat. But he was the 23___ ONE to think of using this heat to cook food. He received a patent in 1950, and Raytheon developed the idea 24 ___ FAR for commercial and industrial use. In a sign of things to come, popcorn was what Spencer and 25____ HE colleagues cooked with microwaves. Spencer’s creative thinking turned a routine observation into a technological breakthrough. HEARS DOESNOTHAVE FOUND WORKED FIRST FURTHER HIS
44.Elephants Elephants form deep family bonds and live in tight family groups. The herd is led by the oldest and often largest female in the herd, 19___ CALL a matriarch. When a calf is born, it 20___ RAISE and protected by the whole matriarchal herd. Males leave the family unit between the ages of 12-15 and may lead solitary 21___ LIFE or live temporarily with other males. The role of art Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is one of the most famous in the world. This year, MIT jumped from the fourth to the 22__ TWO highest globally ranked university in art and design. It 23___ NAME the top university in the world for architecture some years ago. The hard work of the faculty, staff, and students 24___ LEAD to that recognition. Though it is called the Institute of Technology, the arts are essential to MIT’s mission to build a 25__ GOOD society and meet the challenges of the 21st century. CALLED ISRAISED LIVES SECOND WASNAMED LED BETTER
45. Tasty furniture Everybody likes sweets. Children are the ones who enjoy 19____ EAT all kinds of sweets. Now they have even 20___ MANY reasons to be happy because they can have party furniture made of sweets. Such furniture looks bright and attractive. The producers hope that soon such furniture 21____ BECOME popular all over the world. A street with a record Have you ever been to Scotland? There are a lot of wonderful attractions there, including the 22__ SHORT street in the world. It 23___ CALL Ebenezer Place in the town of Wick. It is only 2.06 metres long. It appeared when the Mackeys Hotel 24__ BUILD there in 1883 and has only this building. So, if you come to Wick, the 25__ ONE thing on your must-do list should be to visit this place. EATING MORE WILLBECOME SHORTEST ISCALLED WASBUILT FIRST
1. The Commonwealth of Nations Have you heard about the Commonwealth of Nations? It is 26___ NORMAL known as the Commonwealth. It is a 27___ POLITICS association of 53 member states, nearly all of them former territories of the British Empire. The Commonwealth dates back to the first half of the 20th century when the former territories of the British Empire gained more 28___ INDEPENDENT. The Head of the Commonwealth is still the British monarch who appoints 29___ GOVERN in the realms. It is 30___ POSSIBLE to imagine the modern world without the Commonwealth now where the countries are united by the English language and culture. It is a union of the 31 ___ GLOBE importance. NORMALLY POLITICAL INDEPENDENCE GOVERNORS IMPOSSIBLE GLOBAL
2.Auckland University The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. 26___ ACTUAL, it’s among the top 200 universities of the world. The University of Auckland has a strong focus on legal and 27 ___ BUSY programmes welcoming students from all parts of the world. The student 28__ POPULATE of the University of Auckland is 40,000, about 4,000 of whom have come to study from abroad. The University of Auckland also offers postgraduate studies, which will certainly broaden your academic and 29___ EMPLOY horizons. It will be 30 ___ VALUE for your CV with specialist skills and knowledge provided. Whether you plan to join the next generation of leading 31___ LAW in New Zealand or in your native country, the University of Auckland will help you to make your mark on the world. ACTUALLY BUSINESS POPULATION EMPLOYMENT VALUABLE LAWYERS
3.Stanley Park Stanley Park is a 1,001-acre public park that borders the downtown of Vancouver, Canada. This26 ___ AMAZE place is almost entirely surrounded by the waters of the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the main sights of Vancouver to be explored by 27 ___ TOUR. The park has a long history. The land was 28___ ORIGINAL used by indigenous peoples for thousands of years. Then the British decided to 29___ COLONY this place during the 1858 Fraser Canyon Gold Rush. The land was later turned into Vancouver’s first park. It was named after Lord Stanley, a British politician who had recently been appointed 30__ GOVERN general. Unlike other large urban parks, Stanley Park is not the31 ___ CREATE of a landscape architect, but rather the evolution of a forest and urban space over many years. AMAZING TOURISTS ORIGINALLY COLONISE/COLONIZE GOVERNOR CREATION
4.Uluru Uluru (often called Ayers Rock) is located deep in the outback in central Australia. It’s considered a sacred site by the Aborigines.26___ VISIT can reach the area by a 200 km car trip after flying into Alice Springs, Darwin or Adelaide. The area includes many breathtaking27 ___ NATURE wonders and reveals much about the legends and mysteries of Aboriginal people. Located in the Red Centre, Uluru is one the most28 ___ FORGET sights in Australia. Here you can learn more about the cultural 29__ SIGNIFICANT of the area, you can do a base walk and meet some of the local wildlife (get ready for the Australian face fly), and you can take more photos than you thought possible.30 __ ACCOMMODATE ranges from budget to luxury. There are even31 ___ CAMP opportunities if you’re brave enough for that! VISITORS NATURAL UNFORGETTABLE SIGNIFICANCE ACCOMMODATION CAMPING
5.Texas Rodeo The rodeo is a really exciting event. It is a thrilling 26___ COMPETE between cowboys from all over the country. It has a long tradition and even today there are rodeo schools which keep it alive and27 __ PROFESSION. The rodeo is a spectacular sight. If a28 __ VISIT has a place in the first row of the arena, he or she may even be sprinkled with sand by the passing horses. The 29___ PERFORM usually starts with an opening ceremony by horsemen dressed in bright colours and carrying flags. All through the show the master of the ceremony 30___ CONSTANT jokes with special clowns. A rodeo in Texas is certainly an exciting experience which is practically31 __ POSSIBLE for a tourist to forget. COMPETITION PROFESSIONAL VISITOR PERFORMANCE CONSTANTLY IMPOSSIBLE
6.Carnival of Venice Have you ever been to Venice? It’s a 26__ BEAUTY Italian city with a lot of historical buildings. Still, the main 27___ ATTRACT of Venice is not its architecture or canals, but its Carnival. This festival was started in 1162, but in the 17th century this festival declined in popularity under the rule of the King of Austria and reappeared only in the 19th century. Now the Carnival of Venice is one the biggest festivals in Italy and attracts huge crowds of 28 ___ VISIT. This event is well-known for its 29 ___ COLOUR and elaborate masks. Masking is an important carnival tradition and can 30 __ ACTUAL be considered the main feature of the event. The Venetian mask makers also have a special position in the community. Other activities of the Carnival of Venice include various concerts, different types of street 31___ PERFORM and even an unforgettable candle-lit boat parade. BEAUTIFUL ATTRACTION VISITORS COLOURFUL/COLORFUL ACTUALLY PERFORMANCES
7.Whistler Have you ever been to Whistler? It’s just a two-hour drive from Vancouver and is a 26___ FAME ski resort. Whistler has always been a 27____ REAL important winter sports area. Recently it has also gained 28___ POPULAR as a summer destination for golf and mountain biking. So in Whistler 29___ TOUR can enjoy a lively town atmosphere throughout the year. The village gained 30___ NATIONAL attention in 2010 when it became one of the locations for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The area offers world class skiing, hotels, and dining, as well as a 31___ VARY of outdoor recreational opportunities and beautiful mountain scenery. FAMOUS REALLY POPULARITY TOURISTS INTERNATIONAL VARIETY
8. The Vancouver Aquarium The Vancouver Aquarium is a public aquarium. It is26 ___ CONVENIENT located in Stanley Park, a popular area. In addition to being a major 27___ ATTRACT for Vancouver, the aquarium is a centre for marine research and conservation. It was one of the first facilities to invite 28___ SCIENCE into the galleries to interpret animal behaviour. So a visit to the aquarium is not only pleasant, but also29 ___ EDUCATION. The aquarium remains a nonprofit organisation. Its 30___ OWN is the City of Vancouver. The aquarium has been rented for $40,000 a year since 1991. This money and the entrance fees paid by 31___ TOUR support the aquarium financially. CONVENIENTLY ATTRACTION SCIENTISTS EDUCATIONAL OWNER TOURISTS
9.St. Isaac’s Cathedral St. Isaac’s Cathedral is one of the biggest Orthodox churches in Russia. The Cathedral was named in honour of St. Isaac of Dalmatia, who was 26__ GREAT respected by Peter I as he was born on St. Isaac’s day. The first wooden church was built in 1710. Later the 27____ CONSTRUCT of a new cathedral began. A lot of 28___ FAME architects took part in creating the cathedral which was opened to public in 1858. 29___ TOUR from all over the world come to see the cathedral every day. They can go inside and enjoy the 30___ AMAZE interiors of the building. Little do they know how much the cathedral suffered during the bomb attacks of the Second World War. The services were revived in the cathedral in 1990 and take place regularly on big 31___ RELIGION holidays and Sundays GREATLY CONSTRUCTION FAMOUS TOURISTS AMAZING RELIGIOUS
10.Millennium Park Rising by the lakefront, Millennium Park is a great place to spend a day. It is a complex of 26___ BEAUTY examples of modern architecture. One can say it is an outdoor modern design gallery. Most elements of this outstanding park are free for 27___ VISIT. The park is especially 28____ FAME for its connection with music. In summer, Millennium Park 29___ OFFICIAL hosts free concerts at lunchtime and at 6.30 pm. For the latter, bring a picnic basket and enjoy new music on Mondays, jazz and world music on Thursdays, and classical music on a 30___ DAY basis. Each Saturday free exercise classes (yoga at 8 am, Pilates at 9 am and dance at 10 am) take place in the park as well. The Family Fun Tent provides free 31 ___ ACTIVE for kids on Sundays between 10 am and 3 pm. Free walking tours take place on Sundays, or you may do it yourself with a downloadable tour from the website. BEAUTIFUL VISITORS FAMOUS OFFICIALLY DAILY ACTIVITIES 11. Mikhail Vrubel Mikhail Vrubel is a renowned Russian painter who worked in almost all genres of art, including graphics and sculpture. He was born in Omsk to an ordinary family. In his early26 ___ CHILD Vrubel was very weak because of the harsh Siberian climate. 27___ FORTUNATE, his family moved to warmer regions, where Vrubel quickly got better. Mikhail Vrubel showed his 28___ ARTIST talent at the age of 10. That is why his father hired a private 29___ TEACH so that he could learn the advanced painting techniques. Still, after finishing school Vrubel decided to study law. While studying at university, Vrubel practised art only through making 30 ___ ILLUSTRATE for books. He didn’t finish university and entered the Imperial Academy of Arts and made friends with Serov. His most famous works are the 31 ____ USUAL pictures The Swan Princess and Demon Downcast. CHILDHOOD FORTUNATELY ARTISTIC TEACHER ILLUSTRATIONS UNUSUAL
12. Anatoly Karpov Anatoly Karpov is a Russian chess grandmaster. He is considered to be one of the greatest 25____ PLAY of all time. Karpov started playing chess when he was only four. Recognizing his talent, Karpov’s parents did everything possible to help him master this 26___ EXCITE game. Karpov quickly became the national master and went on to receive the title of a grandmaster at the age of 19. It may sound 27 __ POSSIBLE but Karpov successfully combined playing chess with being an excellent student. He proceeded to win a series of 28___ NATIONAL tournaments, becoming the official world champion in 1975. His reign as the world champion came to an end only when he was defeated by Garry Kasparov in 1985.The two men then had many more matches at various 29 ___ CHAMPION, proving to be equally good chess masters. Karpov is now actively involved in humanitarian activities. PLAYERS EXCITING IMPOSSIBLE INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
13.Washington National Cathedral Washington National Cathedral is a dramatic Gothic building. It is so 26__ BEAUTY that it is considered to be one of the greatest architectural treasures of the world. There are various excursions to the cathedral. The best idea is to go online to check the guides’ schedules as they 27___ SPECIAL in different aspects of the building’s history. It took 82 years to build the cathedral –– Theodore Roosevelt laid the cornerstone in 1908, and the cathedral’s 28___ CONSTRUCT didn’t technically stop until 1990. The cathedral provoked strong opposition early on, but later the numerous 29____ ARGUE calmed down. It is great to have a walk around the cathedral through the 30 ___ PEACE paths in the garden. The 2011 earthquake caused an estimated $26 million in damages to the cathedral. Repairs are underway, but nevertheless, 31___ VISIT still have full access to the key areas of interest inside the cathedral. BEAUTIFUL SPECIALISE/SPECIALIZE CONSTRUCTION ARGUMENTS PEACEFUL VISITORS
14. Signal Hill Do you know about Signal Hill? This 26 ___ BEAUTY place is located in Canada, at the entrance to St. John’s harbour. This is an important historical 27 ___ ATTRACT of Canada. It was 28___ EXACT here, in 1901, that the first wireless transatlantic signal was received. The Cabot Tower is one of the key 29__ BUILD of Signal Hill. It was constructed in 1897 to 30__ SYMBOL the 400th anniversary of the discovery of Newfoundland. It also commemorates now G. Marconi’s reception of the first transatlantic radio telegraphy signal, transmitted over a distance of 2,700 kilometres from England. TOUR 31__ can enjoy exhibitions on the history of Signal Hill and the history of communications (with a special section on Marconi). BEAUTIFUL ATTRACTION EXACTLY BUILDINGS SYMBOLISE/SYMBOLIZE TOURISTS
15. Capilano Suspension Bridge Canada can boast of many sights. Capilano Suspension Bridge is 26 __ CERTAIN one of them. It is a 27___ BEAUTY bridge in Canada, located near Vancouver. It is located at an altitude of 70 meters above the Capilano River. It was originally built as a shorter path to the local mill to make life easier for employees. Going over this bridge is quite an adventure for 28___ TOUR. If the weather is 29____ WIND, the bridge sways from side to side. Despite this, it is always crowded. People come here for the fresh and clean air, the scent of pine needles and 30___ VARY attractions on the other side of the bridge. There is a park there with all sorts of entertainment and great boutiques for enthusiastic 31 ____ SHOP. CERTAINLY BEAUTIFUL TOURISTS WINDY VARIOUS SHOPPERS
16. Sergey Bezrukov Sergey Bezrukov is a Russian screen and stage actor and singer. He was born in an 25___ ARTIST family as his father was an actor at the Moscow Satire Theatre. On graduating from the Moscow Art Theatre School Sergey was immediately accepted into the troupe of the Moscow Theatre Studio under Oleg Tabakov. At that time, he also started to do voice-over for TV programmes and 26___ QUICK got noticed by TV producers. Due to his excellent acting in 27___ VARY films, Sergey soon became a household name in Russia. The range of his roles is truly 28___ IMPRESS. He seems to be able to play anybody – from Russian poets Pushkin and Yesenin to comical figures in funny remakes of old Soviet comedies. Bezrukov is a prolific actor and director, and his fans are waiting for new 29____ EXCITE films and plays starring him. ARTISTIC QUICKLY VARIOUS IMPRESSIVE EXCITING
17. Boston Public Library Dating from 1852, Boston Public Library contributes much to Boston’s reputation as the “Athens of America”. The old building is notable for its magnificent facade and interior art.26 ___ VISIT can pick up a free brochure. The brochure will be 27 ___ HELP to visitors. ALTERNATIVE 28__, free guided tours depart from the entrance hall at various times. This ___29 ORIGIN building, inspired by Italian Renaissance, can boast of enormous bronze doorways, iron gates and lanterns. From there a marble staircase leads the guests inside. Besides this30 ___ AMAZE artistry, the library holds untold treasures in its special collections, including John Adams’ personal library. If you visit this place once, it will be ___31 POSSIBLE for you to forget it. VISITORS HELPFUL ALTERNATIVELY ORIGINAL AMAZING IMPOSSIBLE
18. Sakhalin The island of Sakhalin is situated in the Far East of Russia in the North Pacific, between the Sea of Okhotsk and the Sea of Japan. 26___ SCIENCE say that it is the largest island in Russia with a length of 948 km, and a width of 25 to 170 km, and a total area of about 78,000 square kilometers. Nearly two-thirds of Sakhalin is mountainous. Two parallel ranges of 27____ BEAUTY mountains separate the island from north to south. The 28___ GOVERN of Sakhalin region is in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, which was founded in 1882. It is located in the southern part of the island and the 29___ POPULATE of the modern city comes to about 180 thousand people. 30___ VISIT to the area can enjoy watching gorgeous nature as well as go fishing and rock climbing. It may take you long to get there, but this will 31___ CERTAIN be an unforgettable experience. SCIENTISTS BEAUTIFUL GOVERNMENT POPULATION VISITORS CERTAINLY
19. Denis Matsuev Denis Matsuev is a Russian classical pianist. Born in Irkutsk in 1975, Matsuev is the only child of two musicians. His mother is a piano teacher and his father is a pianist and a 25___ COMPOSE. Matsuev’s talent became obvious in his early childhood. He was only three years old when he managed to 26___ PRODUCE on his piano at home a melody which he had heard on television. In 1990 young Denis won a prize at the New Names Charitable Foundation 27 ___ COMPETE in Irkutsk and got a scholarship from the foundation to study music in Moscow. &%Matsuev toured the world with other young gifted musicians from Russia discovered by the foundation. In 1994 he took part in his first 28 __ NATIONAL piano contest in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he was awarded the Grand Prix. His musical career quickly progressed. He is now a world-famous pianist with 29___ VARY awards and a massive fan base. COMPOSER REPRODUCE COMPETITION INTERNATIONAL VARIOUS
20.WOMAD | Have you heard about WOMAD? It is one of the most famous musical festivals which is held in late July. The abbreviation WOMAD stands for the World of Music, Arts and Dance. It was founded in 1980, and since then it has been focusing on embracing the world’s 26__ VARY of cultures. The festival encourages 27___ NATIONAL friendship and breaking down the boundaries through art, music, and movement. Besides musical performances, WOMAD offers 28___ CREATE workshops for children, including circus skills, painting and storytelling. For adult 29 __ VISIT there are workshops on dancing and playing exotic musical instruments. There are 30 __ COUNT other activities like lessons of exotic cuisines conducted by musicians themselves or discussions of global concerns. Going to this festival will 31___ CERTAIN be an unforgettable experience for anyone. VARIETY INTERNATIONAL CREATIVE VISITORS COUNTLESS CERTAINLY
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21.The Crown | Even those people who are not fans of the royal family enjoy the series The Crown. This is 26___ ACTUAL a palace drama based on a true story. In fact, one of the show’s great strengths is that the viewers understand that this story is real. The first season caught everybody’s attention, but The Crown’s second season went even deeper into its characters and their 27__ RELATION. The most 28 __ INTEREST episodes are undoubtedly the ones devoted to Elizabeth II as a monarch. She has to deal with her prime ministers and the 29___ GOVERN, with the press, and with the Kennedys. You can also enjoy the 30 __ BEAUTY settings and the costumes created for the show. And it’s 31___ POSSIBLE to forget some of the scenes from the Second World War history –– you won’t believe some of the facts presented in the film. ACTUALLY RELATIONSHIPS INTERESTING GOVERNMENT BEAUTIFUL IMPOSSIBLE
| 22.The Met The Met is an encyclopedic museum, founded in 1870. It has one of the biggest art 26 __ COLLECT in the world with more than two million individual objects. Among them you can find anything from Egyptian temples to American 27___ PAINT. The museum attracts over six million 28__ VISIT a year to its 17 acres of galleries making it the largest single-site attraction in New York City. In other words, plan on spending some time here. The museum has 29__ WONDER examples of ancient Egyptian art, some of which date back to the Paleolithic era. The 27 galleries devoted to classical antiquity are illuminated by natural daylight. In the northwest corner, the American galleries demonstrate a wide 30___ VARY of decorative and fine art from throughout US history. The Met is 31___ REAL worth visiting. If you go to New York, do not miss a chance of going there. COLLECTIONS PAINTER VISITORS WONDERFUL VARIETY REALLY
23.Ferapontov Monastery in Vologda | Ferapontov monastery was founded in 1398. This was when Ferapont the Reverend established a new settlement on a lake not far from Vologda. There were many villages around this 26 __ BEAUTY place and soon people started to come to him for advice. Then some people decided to stay with him as monks. That’s 27 ___ ACTUAL how the monastery was started. Later Ferapont built a wooden church and other 28___ CONSTRUCT. He left the monastery to build another one but never returned. However, the monastery remained both a 29__ FAME and popular place even without him. Now tourists can enjoy its 30 __ AMAZE frescoes, created in 1502. It may seem 31___ POSSIBLE, but these frescoes have remained safe without restoration till the present day. Now the monastery is a museum. In 2000 the Ensemble of the Ferapontov Monastery was included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List. BEAUTIFUL ACTUALLY CONSTRUCTIONS FAMOUS AMAZING IMPOSSIBLE
| 24.Evgenia Medvedeva Evgeniya Medvedeva is an outstanding Russian figure skater. She is a two-time European and World champion and a two-time Olympic silver 26___ MEDAL (2018 ladies’ singles and 2018 team event). She has many more prizes in important 27___ CHAMPION and competitions. Medvedeva is famous for having set the world record score 13 times. She spent her most 28___ SUCCESS seasons with her coach Eteri Tutberidze. After taking only the second place in the 2018 Olympics Medvedeva was REAL29 ___ upset and decided to change the coach. She moved to Canada to train in Toronto Cricket Club with Brian Orser. In March 2021 she returned to Eteri Tutberidze.30 ___ FORTUNATELY, she hasn’t competed for a year but the world still remembers her as one of the most prominent female figure skaters in the world. Evgenia Medvedeva plans to coach young skaters after31 ___ RETIRE. MEDALIST CHAMPIONSHIPS SUCCESSFUL REALLY UNFORTUNATELY RETIREMENT
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| The Lantern Festival is one of the most popular events in Taiwan. It has no fixed date but must be held on the first full moon of a lunar year. This 26___ COLOUR celebration is definitely a spectacular sight. It’s not surprising that it attracts crowds of 27___ VISIT from all over the world. During the festival people can enjoy looking at 28__ COUNT lanterns in the dark sky. The big lanterns come in shapes of 29___ VARY animals and birds. 30___ CERTAIN, the main lantern at the festival has the Chinese zodiac sign of the respective year. The smaller lanterns represent some most important historical events. The festival includes fireworks displays and 31______ CREATE activities like lantern making and lantern riddle games. You can also try delicious food right from the street stalls. This festival is an unforgettable experience for anyone. COLOURFUL VISITORS COUNTLESS VARIOUS CERTAINLY CREATIVE
26.Natural sights of Queensland | Apart from cultural experiences, Queensland makes it possible for you to enjoy the beauty of nature to the full. For instance, tourists are 26___ TYPICAL very interested in the Daintree Rainforest which is the oldest rainforest in the world. It offers 27 ___ VISIT spectacular beauty and extraordinary diversity of flora and fauna. An hour’s drive north of Cairns, it can be explored on expert guided tours, and you can even have a 28___ COMFORT one-night stay in tree-house style eco-lodges. One more must-see is the Great Barrier Reef. To see it go all the way up to the very northern tip of Queensland. There are many ways underwater life can be experienced there, for example, scuba 29__ DIVE. The Great Barrier Reef will give you 30 ___ FORGET and breathtaking insights into the beauty and magic of this incredible biosphere. One should also mention that it’s the only 31__ NATURE wonder visible from space. TYPICALLY VISITORS COMFORTABLE DIVING UNFORGETTABLE NATURAL
| 27.Visiting Uluru If you are thinking of making the journey to witness the incredible red rock Uluru in person, here are some facts you should know before you leave. Thousands of 26 __ VISIT to Australia go to see Uluru. Uluru is located west of the Simpson Desert 335 km southwest of Alice Springs. While some people believe it to be the largest monolith in the world, this title is 27__ ACTUAL held by Mount Augustus in Western Australia. Uluru is known to undergo a series of colour changes. These can be just subtle 28___ DIFFER when it rains. However, the view undergoes amazing29 ___ TRANSFORM when caught by the spectacular sunset rays. This is so partially because the surface of Uluru is full of 30___ USUAL caves and holes due to millions of years of erosion. Uluru is a sacred site to the indigenous people of the area, and guides 31___ COURAGE tourists from climbing the rock. VISITORS ACTUALLY DIFFERENCES TRANSFORMATIONS UNUSUAL DISCOURAGE
28.Auckland Auckland is the largest and most populous city in New Zealand. The 26 ____ POPULATE of Auckland is getting close to 1.4 million residents. It is 27__ CONVENIENT situated in the North Island of the country, between the Waitakere Ranges and the Hauraki Gulf. The city enjoys an oceanic climate, which is 28 __ COMPARE to the climate in most of Europe. Nothing can 29 ___ APPOINT you about Auckland, which is why it is a popular destination for numerous immigrants to New Zealand. Expats have an overall good experience when staying in Auckland. Most expats find it very easy to communicate with the locals, who are very 30__ FRIEND. Another positive thing about Auckland is the amount of nature and free space, which is appreciated a lot, especially by those coming from more densely inhabited 31__ LOCATE. POPULATION CONVENIENTLY COMPARABLE DISAPPOINT FRIENDLY LOCATIONS
29.Anton Shipulin Anton Shipulin is an outstanding retired Russian biathlete. In his long career he won 26__ VARY international competitions and was considered to be among the strongest biathletes of his time. In 2010 he was even awarded an order by the Russian President. Among his best achievements is 27______ CERTAIN the gold medal in the men’s relay at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. His sister Anastasia Kuzmina is also a 28_______ SUCCESS biathlete. She lives in Slovakia. She is also an Olympic gold 29___ MEDAL. In December 2018 Shipulin announced his 30___ RETIRE from sports after the World Team Challenge, which is also called the Christmas Race. He is now a 31 ___ POLITICS serving in the State Duma. He has been serving there since 2019. Russia is really proud of Anton Shipulin and his victories and hopes that there will be many more sportsmen like him in the future. VARIOUS CERTAINLY SUCCESSFUL MEDALIST RETIREMENT POLITICIAN
30.Ivan Sechenov Ivan Sechenov was an outstanding Russian scientist. He was born in 1829 in a noble family. His parents inspired young Ivan to continue his education throughout his entire life, and the boy followed their advice. At the age of 14 he chose to become a military engineer and studied 25____ VARY technical subjects. However, his heart was not really in it. In 1850 Sechenov entered Moscow Medical University with a full 26___ AWARE of the goals of his life. Sechenov was a 27____ WILL student, which enabled him to graduate among top students. He mastered biology, anatomy, surgery and physiology to 28____ PERFECT. After a short period of studying and working abroad Sechenov returned to Russia where he made numerous discoveries in psychology, physiology and anatomy, many of which we still use today. Publishing houses 29___ PRINT his scientific works every year. VARIOUS AWARENESS WILLING PERFECTION REPRINT
31.Alexander Blok Alexander Blok was a Russian lyrical poet, writer, publicist, playwright, translator and literary critic. He was born in 1880 in Saint Petersburg in a 25___ HIGH educated family. His father was a professor of law, and his grandfather was a famous 26___ BOTANY and the rector of Saint Petersburg State University. The 27___ AMAZE images of his early poetry established him as a major figure of the Russian Symbolism style. Poetic28 ___ INSPIRE came naturally to him. Blok often produced unforgettable and otherworldly images out of the most banal 29__ SURROUND and trivial events, though his most beautiful poems were still devoted to his wife. Blok greeted the 1905 Russian Revolution enthusiastically, but later became disillusioned with it and couldn’t write any more, although he still gave lectures on literature. HIGHLY BOTNIST AMAZING INSPIRATION SURROUNDINGS
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| 32.New England Aquarium The New England Aquarium has sea creatures of all sizes, shapes and colors. This place is 26___ CERTAIN the centerpiece of downtown Boston’s waterfront. Its main 27____ ATTRACT is the newly renovated, three-story Giant Ocean Tank. It literally swirls with thousands of creatures, including turtles and sharks.28 ___ COUNT side exhibits explore the lives and habitats of other underwater species, as well as penguins and marine mammals. 29_______ VISIT to the aquarium can watch training sessions. There animals show off their 30___ INTELLIGENT and athleticism. Note that some animal rights groups make a strong case that marine mammals should not be kept in captivity, so from time to time the aquarium has to face these protests. The New England Aquarium is really a beautiful place and an 31___ FORGETTABLE experience for anybody. CERTAINLY ATTRACTION COUNTLESS VISITORS INTELLIGENCE UNFORGETTABLE
33.Pavel Yablochkov Pavel Yablochkov was a Russian electrical engineer and businessman. He was also the 25___ INVENT of the Yablochkov candle – a type of electric carbon arc lamp – and the transformer. A Yablochkov candle was much easier to use than other kinds of lamps. The first public use of a Yablochkov candle took place in Paris in 1877. The Paris Exposition of 1878 gave Yablochkov a great opportunity to make a spectacular 26___ DEMONSTRATE of his candle to the world audience. It was so 27 ____ SUCCESS that many contemporary businessmen got interested in Yablochkov candles. They28 ____ QUICK set up companies licensing Yablochkov’s patents. From the mid-1880s, Yablochkov started to devote more of his time to the problems of generating electrical energy. Many of Yablochkov’s further inventions were much ahead of his time. Modern 29____ SCIENCE still use his ideas in their work. INVENTOR DEMONSTRATION SUCCESSFUL QUICKLY SCIENTISTS
34.Daniil Medvedev Daniil Medvedev is a Russian professional tennis player. He is 26 ___ CURRENT ranked by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) as world No 2. He was born in Moscow. In his early 27__ CHILD he was interested in music. However, when he was 9 years old, his mother saw an 28____ ADVERTISE for group tennis lessons, and Daniil decided to try them. His first tennis coach was Ekaterina Kryuchkova, a former coach of the famous professional tennis player Vera Zvonareva. When he was 18, his results were so 29___ IMPRESS that Medvedev even had to drop out of college to focus on tennis. Medvedev is known for mirroring his opponent’s play. His playstyle incorporates strong returns with as few mistakes as possible and making games 30__ PREDICTABLE. He has won many tournaments, and Russia 31___ REAL hopes for his new victories. CURRENTLY CHILDHOOD ADVERTISEMENT IMPRESSIVE UNPREDICTABLE REALLY
35. Central Park One of the world’s most well-known green spaces, Central Park in New York occupies 843 acres of land with European-style gardens, a lake and a reservoir. 26__ NATURAL, among Central Park sights one should also mention an outdoor theater, a memorial to John Lennon and a very famous statue of Alice in Wonderland. Many tourists consider Central Park to be a truly 27___ BEAUTY place. It is important to say that this huge park was designed as a leisure space for all New Yorkers, 28____ REGARD of color or class. Today, this “people’s park” is still one of the city’s most popular 29___ ATTRACT. It is also a very popular place for numerous 30___ JOG. Even in winter with its snowstorms there is something to do there, like cross-country31 ___ SKI. If you plan to visit New York, Central Park is an absolute must for you. NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL REGARDLESS ATTRACTIONS JOGGERS SKIING
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36.Alexey Savrasov Alexey Savrasov is an outstanding Russian painter. He is considered to be the 26___ CREATE of the lyrical landscape style. Savrasov was born into the family of a merchant. He became interested in painting very early and tried 27___ VARY styles and techniques. He graduated from the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture (MSPSA) in 1850 and began to 28____ SPECIAL in landscape painting. In 1857 Savrasov became a teacher in the MSPSA, and his best students there were Isaac Levitan and Konstantin Korovin. After his marriage his home became one of the most 29 ___ INTEREST places for artists and collectors. 30__ FORTUNATELY, Savrasov sank into depression after some tragic events in his personal life. His work suffered 31 ___ DRAMATIC and he spent the last years of his life in poverty. Still, we admire his works and will never forget him. CREATOR VARIOUS SPECIALISE INTERESTING UNFORTUNATELY DRAMATICALLY
37.The Altai Mountains The Altai Mountains are located in Russia on the border with Mongolia, Kazakhstan and China. They are considered one of the most 26__ BEAUTY mountain ranges in Russia. The panoramic views from the mountain tops are 27___ POSSIBLE to forget. The colour pallet of the landscape changes 28___ GREAT with each season so you will never get tired of it. What makes the Altai Mountains even more 29 __ ATTRACT is that they are not easy to get to. 30__ VISIT feel like they are the first to see this wild landscape. The 31___ NATURE parks around the mountains are quite different; some areas are very cold and covered with snow year-round, while other areas are located near the low-lying Russian Taiga where the climate is mild. BEAUTIFUL IMPOSSIBLE GREATLY ATTRACTIVE VISITORS NATURAL
38.The Blue Mountains National Park When people come to Australia, they typically wish to enjoy the outstanding nature of the continent. If you are a 26 __ VISIT to Australia with this very goal on your mind, try The Blue Mountains National Park. It is located in New South Wales, approximately 80 km west of Sydney. Its proximity to the biggest city in Australia has made this 27 ___ AMAZE park a popular day trip for both tourists and locals alike. The park is 28___ PROBABLE best known for the Three Sisters, a rock formation that towers 900 m above the Jamison Valley. The Blue Mountains National Park features miles of trails for hikers and mountain bikers, and it is also a popular 29___ NATURE playground for adventurers who enjoy adrenaline sports. Among such sports the top one is rock 30___ CLIMB. Your day in The Blue Mountains National Park will certainly be 31___ FORGET. VISITOR AMAZING PROBABLY NATURAL CLIMBING UNFORGETTABLE
39.Murmansk The city of Murmansk was founded in 1916. At present Murmansk is the largest city situated above the Polar circle but its 26 __ POPULATE is still quite small. Murmansk has severe climatic conditions. Summers are short and cold there. The polar night lasts from December 2 to January 11. Still, many27 ___ TOUR come to visit Murmansk. The city can boast of several major 28___ ATTRACT. Among them you will find Lenin nuclear icebreaker, which is the first of its kind in the world. Now it is an 29 ___ EXCITE museum which demonstrates the history of the exploration of the Arctic. There are some other really important museums in Murmansk –– the Museum of Regional Studies, the Navy Museum of the Northern Fleet and so on. If you are lucky to see the Northern lights, you will be 30__ REAL impressed. It’s31 __ POSSIBLE to forget this splendid view. POPULATION TOURISTS ATTRACTIONS EXCITING REALLY IMPOSSIBLE
40.The Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival China is famous all over the world for its exotic festivals, and the Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is one of them. It is celebrated in Harbin. Located in the northeast of China, Harbin has very cold winter winds blowing from Siberia. The average daily temperature in Harbin in winter is 26____USUAL around 1.8 ºF. Still, despite the cold weather, 27___ VISIT come to the festival to look at the largest ice sculptures in the world. The event starts on January 5 at night. In the 28__ DARK you can still see the huge ice sculptures very well. It is so because they are illuminated with numerous 29___ COLOUR lights. The 30__ COUNT sculptures produce a lasting impression on viewers. Other 31__ ACTIVE in the area during the festival include alpine skiing, touring ice lantern exhibitions in various local parks, and even swimming in the river’s icy waters. USUALLY VISITORS DARKNESS COLOURFUL COUNTLESS ACTIVITIES
41.Vladislav Tretyak Vladislav Tretyak is an outstanding Russian hockey player. He is considered to be one of the best goaltenders in the history of ice hockey. He was born in 1952 in a family of a military pilot and a PE teacher. So, it was only 25___ NATURE that Tretyak did much sport in his early childhood. He tried 26___ VARY sports and wanted to excel in all of them, but fell in love with ice hockey at the age of 11. He entered the Children and Youth Sports School of the CSKA, where he began playing goaltender when he saw that,27 ___ ACTUAL, no one else had the desire or courage to play the position. By the age of 19, Tretyak was already famous not only in Russia, but also on the 28 ___ NATIONAL level. His great 29__ PERFORM in the Summit Series in 1972 earned him a massive fan base all over the world. Tretyak retired at the age of 32 to spend more time with his family. He is the current president of the Ice Hockey Federation in Russia. NATURAL VARIOUS ACTUALLY INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE
42.Visiting Tasmania Are you planning a trip to Tasmania? Without a doubt, any 26___ TOUR will find some things to do there. To begin with, driving up the east coast of Tasmania is one of the most 27___ MEMORY things you can do there. Tasmania’s east coast is 28___ REAL spectacular and along the way you’ll be able to stop for walks along cliff tops and swim in gorgeous beaches. One more opportunity is to camp out at 29___ NATION parks and do other cool activities. One of the biggest 30___ ATTRACT along the east coast of Tasmania is Freycinet Park, renowned for the stunning Wineglass Bay and many routes for day walks, bird watching and mountaineering. Besides climbing and hiking, there you can also eat a fresh oyster lunch at the “Freycinet Marine Farm”. It will certainly be an 31___ FORGET experience for you, so don’t miss a chance to visit Tasmania. TOURIST MEMORABLE REALLY NATIONAL ATTRACTIONS UNFORGETTABLE
43.Ottawa’s Parliament Hill Have you ever been to Ottawa? It’s26 __ CERTAIN a very beautiful city. One of its main 27__ ATTRACT is Parliament Hill standing high above the Ottawa River. There you can see the Neo-Gothic-style Parliament 28___ BUILD of the last half of the 19th century. The most 29 __ IMPRESS construction is the Peace Tower, which divides the House of Commons and the Senate on either side. There 30__ TOUR can also see the Centennial Flame. It was lit in 1966 to 31___ SYMBOL the centenary of the Canadian Confederation. There is also a sculpture garden. Below Parliament Hill, a lovely walk runs alongside the Ottawa River. CERTAINLY ATTRACTIONS BUILDING IMPRESSIVE TOURISTS SYMBOLISE
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