California

1. Nicknamed the “Golden State”, California is the third lar gest state in area after Alaska and Texas The ____________________________ of gold.

DISCOVER

2. And the immigration in 1849 of thousands of gold diggers in search of the ______________________ metal helped California’s admittance into the Union in 1850.

VALUE

3. Today, California, land of _____________________________ redwoods, has the highest population of any state in the country.

MARVEL

4. It is also America’s main ____________________________ state, which is especially known for its avocados and grapes.

AGRICULTURE

5. It is also the home of Hollywood, the center of America’s movie __________________________.

BUSY

6. However, not everyone wants to move to California. In recent years forest fires, floodings and earthquakes have left thousands of people ____________________.

HOME

V You have received a letter from your English pen friend Jane who writes:

  …So you see that I enjoy films based on true historic facts. What kinds of films do you like watching? Do you prefer watching films in the cinema or at home? Why? Do you agree that it is better to read a book before watching the film based on it? Why or why not?  

Write a letter to Jane and answer her questions.

Write about 100-140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

Вариант № 10

II. Установите соответствие тем А-Н текстам 1-7. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя.

A. TOURING THE COUNTRY

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