2. Here are some words from the text you are going to read. Read the sentences. Circle the answer that best matches the meaning of each highlighted word.
1. He is a prominent person in his country. a)strong b)very well-known
2. He's a great composer and improviser. a) a musician who performs without preparation b) a celebrity
3. The local council is responsible for repairing roads.
a) the highest political position in some countries b) a group of people who are elected to control a town, city, or area
4. He is a veterinarian; he is very kind to animals.
a) a doctor for animals b) a doctor for children
5. The magazine agreed to publish his story.
a) to prepare and print a story, etc. b) to write a story
6. She wanted to enjoy his moment of glory. a) great beauty b) praise and respect 7. He won the best actor award.
a) a prize b) money
Ответы
Ответ:
1. He is a prominent person in his country.
b)very well-known (выдающийся)
2. He's a great composer and improviser.
a) a musician who performs without preparation (improviser - мпровизатор, человек который может исполнять произведение, в данном случае музыкальное, без подготовки)
3. The local council is responsible for repairing roads.
b) a group of people who are elected to control a town, city, or area (local council - местный совет)
4. He is a veterinarian; he is very kind to animals.
a) a doctor for animals ( veterinarian - ветеринар, значит лечит животных)
5. The magazine agreed to publish his story.
a) to prepare and print a story, etc. ( publish - публиковать, печатать)
6. She wanted to enjoy his moment of glory.
b) praise and respect ( glory - слава, тоесть похвала и уважение к нему)
7. He won the best actor award.
a) a prize (award- награда, приз)