This performance was special for Sara because it was on TV.

III.

Belarusian customs and traditions

The roots of Belarusian culture come from the pre-Christian times and have a lot in common with traditions of other European cultures. Traditional rites, music and art elements are widely used in cultural life at present, and they illustrate the connection between the old and young Belarusian culture.

Like other countries Belarus has its own holidays. They are of two kinds – traditional national holidays and religious holidays. National holidays are both – a public celebration and a personal event in the family. The New Year Day is one of them. It is a popular public holiday which is widely celebrated in every family.

The 8^th of March is another national holiday when people show their love and respect for their mothers, grandmothers, sisters and girl-friends. It’s a tradition to present them with flowers and gifts.

One of the most important events in Belarusian culture is Kupalle – a holiday of nature with its roots deep in ancient times and connected with the solstice. The celebration goes through the whole night. This custom shows the importance of traditions in today’s culture.

Билет № 16(47)

I. WORLD DIGITAL LIBRARY OPENS

Всемирная цифровая библиотека открывается

1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.

2. The author tells us about the person who created the library and why he decided to do it. Find this extract and read it aloud.

3. What ways are used to search the library?

4. Why is it a good idea to create such a library?

This text is about World digital library. This library lets people see rare items from around the world. The library contains about 1,200 items from 26 libraries in 19 countries.

2. 4-ый абзац. The World Digital Library was the idea of James H Billington. He is the head librarian of the USA's Library of Congress, the largest library in the world. Mr Billington hopes the new digital library will be used by young students and teachers everywhere to discover more about the world's cultural history. The library contains about 1,200 items from 26 libraries in 19 countries. An explanation of each item is available in seven languages — Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian.

They can enter historical dates, similar topics or country.

4. It is used by young students & teachers everywhere to discover more about the world’s cultural history. The library includes ancient books & maps.

II.

1. How do people call the sign @ in different countries?

2. How did Roy Tomlinson invent email?

3. Does it trouble that he is not very famous?

1. In English people call the sign @ simply ‘ at’; in South Africa it is ‘ monkey’s tail’; in Greece ‘ little duck’; in Poland ‘ little trunk’; in Russia ‘ little dog’; in Sweden it is ‘ elephant’s trunk’ and in Turkey it is ‘ear’.

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