Муниципальный этап всероссийской олимпиады школьников по английскому
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36 A cup of is a national symbol of England. The English are well-known for their obsession with this hot drink, especially if it is served with some cake or biscuits. Five o’clock was introduced in England in 1840 by Anna, the Duchess of Bedford. The Duchess would become hungry around four o’clock in the afternoon so a tray of , bread and butter, and cake were brought to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her. A coffee B milk C tea D cocoa 37 The wise old English holds a special place in English history and culture. Its great height, age, and strength make it the king of the English forest and one of the symbols of the country. In England the tree is associated with endurance and knowledge. The Major in Sherwood Forest is about 800- 1000 years old. As the legend goes, this tree was Robin Hood’s shelter,where he and his merry men slept. A oak B maple C willow D pine 38 Being the symbol of bravery, the was often used to depict the courageous warriors of England. King Richard I of England, known as Richard ‘the heart’, is the most famous example. Today, it remains the national animal of the country and is used in the names of sporting team, logos, and icons. One vivid example is The England s cricket team of promising young cricketers. A dragon B unicorn C eagle D lion 39 King is among the most famous literary characters of all time. ’s Knights of the Round Table, Camelot, the Quest for the Holy Grail, the love story of Lancelot and Guinevere, and the wizard Merlin have inspired countless books, films, operas, television shows, games, and toys. The legendary is probably based on a real person who lived in Britain in about 500 and protected his land against the invading Anglo-Saxon army. жүктеу/скачать 38.75 Kb. Достарыңызбен бөлісу:
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