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Ребят 20 баллов!! Прочитайте тексты и установите соответствие между текстами и их заголовками 1. Eco-friendly business 2. A good place for holidays 3. A silent hero of American literature 4. In search of luck and happiness 5. To those who went west 6. An unexpected environmental problem 7. Great sights and dangerous creatures 8. Dangerous sport A. Geographically, the Wild West refers to the states west of the Mississippi River. The American West is both a place and an idea. In people’s minds, it was a place that promised excitement because it was new and unknown. From the middle of the 18th century to the beginning of the 20th century, lots of people pushed their way westward trying to find land, better lives, gold and silver, and, sometimes, to escape the law. B. Due to books and films, the first thing that comes to mind about the American West is cowboys, rodeos and riding broncos. Bronco is the nickname for a wild horse. When a bronco jumps, it kicks its back legs trying to throw the rider off. Nowadays, there are popular rodeo competitions where cowboys try to remain on aggressive broncos as long as possible. To entertain the public they also lasso cows and bulls. C. Yellowstone Park, the first American national park, is situated in the western states. The park has a great variety of natural features – waterfalls, plateaus, canyons, hot springs and geysers. It is also famous for its diverse wildlife and harsh beauty. Camping and backpacking are encouraged at Yellowstone, but visitors must be careful. A few careless or unlucky people have already been killed by angry bears. D. In the 1970s and 1980s, people from all over the United States moved to Colorado to work in the mining industry. New citizens of the state capital, Denver, were attracted to the city by its location in the Rocky Mountains and its clean air. However, due to the rapid development of Denver, they got into serious trouble –growing air pollution. Car engines did not burn fuel efficiently at a high altitude and thick smog hung over the city. E. In 1935, the federal government selected St. Louis, Missouri, as the site for a new national monument – The Gateway Arch. The memorial, also known as the Gateway to the West, was to honor the pioneers exploring the American West. Eero Saarinen, an architect, won the nationwide competition with his project for a giant steel arch. Since the Gateway Arch was opened in 1965, millions of people visit it every year. F. The Mississippi River is often mentioned in Mark Twain’s books. In his novel, Life on the Mississippi, the famous writer describes the history of the river and his own experiences related to it. There is also a collection of tales that either take place on the river or are associated with it. Another of Mark Twain’s famous works, the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, tells us about a journey down the river. G. Hawaii is the USA's 50th state. It’s a popular holiday destination for the citizens, as well as for foreign tourists. Along with Florida, it's one of a few states where it's usually sunny and hot all the year round. Hawaii is made up of 132 tropical islands, though people live only on seven of them. Tourism is Hawaii’s biggest industry. People are attracted to the islands because of their beautiful scenery and beaches. Surfers come to experience the high waves.

Answer 1

A - 5
B - 8
C - 7
D - 6
E - 1
F - 3
G - 2

Answer 2

Text-Title Matching:

1. Eco-friendly business - An unexpected environmental problem2. A good place for holidays - Hawaii3. A silent hero of American literature - Mark Twain and the Mississippi River4. In search of luck and happiness - In search of luck and happiness (no specific source provided) 5. To those who went west - The American West and its pioneers6. An unexpected environmental problem - Denver's air pollution7. Great sights and dangerous creatures - Yellowstone National Park8. Dangerous sport - Rodeo competitions and broncos

Explanation:

1. The text about an unexpected environmental problem matches the title "Eco-friendly business" because it discusses the negative consequences of rapid development in Denver, Colorado, resulting in growing air pollution. 2. The text about Hawaii matches the title "A good place for holidays" because it describes Hawaii as a popular holiday destination with sunny and hot weather year-round. 3. The text about Mark Twain and the Mississippi River matches the title "A silent hero of American literature" because it discusses Mark Twain's books that are set on or associated with the Mississippi River. 4. The text about in search of luck and happiness does not have a specific source provided, so it is unclear which text it matches. 5. The text about the American West and its pioneers matches the title "To those who went west" because it describes the historical movement of people pushing westward in search of land, better lives, and opportunities. 6. The text about Denver's air pollution matches the title "An unexpected environmental problem" because it discusses the negative consequences of rapid development in Denver, resulting in growing air pollution. 7. The text about Yellowstone National Park matches the title "Great sights and dangerous creatures" because it describes the park's natural features, diverse wildlife, and the potential danger of encounters with bears. 8. The text about rodeo competitions and broncos matches the title "Dangerous sport" because it discusses the popular rodeo competitions where cowboys try to remain on aggressive broncos as long as possible.

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