Was one of their favourite free-time activities

Задания олимпиады

1.Listening (6б)

Listen to the text, then read the sentences below and choose the correct items.

1. The ancient Romans didn’t have any … in their houses.

A tables B carpets C sofas

2. They had lots of ……

A discos B cinemas C theatres

3...... couldn’t use the public baths.

A Children B Women C Men

4. There were lots of ….. and toys for children.

A shops B games C schools

was one of their favourite free-time activities

A Dancing B Playing football C Hunting

6. Their favourite drink was …..

A water B wine C milk

2.Reading (20б)

2.1 Who is who? Guess and match the information with the names of Princess Diana (D) and Margaret Thatcher (T)

1. A good student, she was accepted to Oxford University, where she studied chemistry at Somerville College.

2. Nicknamed the "Iron Lady," she served as the prime minister of England from 1979 to 1990.

3. She was one of the most adored members of the British royal family.

4. She was educated first at Riddlesworth Hall and then went to boarding school at West Heath School.

5. She was elected leader of the Conservative Party in 1975.

6. She began working with children, becoming a kindergarten teacher at the Young England School.

7. When she married on July 29, 1981, the ceremony was broadcasted on television around the world.

8. As for foreign policy, she met with Mikhail Gorbachev, the Soviet leader, in 1984.

9. News of her sudden, senseless death shocked the world on the night of August 30, 1997.

10. She was born on October 13, 1925 in Grantham, England.

11. Her body was later buried at her family's estate, Althorp.

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