Вопрос № 403499 - Английский язык

Прочитайте текст и восстановите пропущенные слова под номером 26.
Why laughter is the best medicine?
Laughter helps you fight 26 _____ and gets you fit. But how it works is still being puzzled out.
Doctors are starting to believe that laughter not only improves your state of mind, but actually affects your entire 27 _____ well-being. A French newspaper found that in 1930 the French laughed on average for 19 minutes per day. By 1980 this had 28 _____ to 6 minutes. Eighty per sent of the people questioned said they would like to laugh more.
William Fry – a psychiatrist from California – 29 _____ the effects of laughter on the body. He got patients to watch Laurel and Hardy films, and monitored their blood pressure, heart rate and muscle tone. He found that laughter has a 30 _____effect to physical exercise. It speeds up the heart rate, increases blood pressure and quickens breathing. Laughter can even  provide a kind of pain relief. Fry has proved that laughter produces endorphins – chemicals in the body that 31 _____ pain.
Researchers found that if they produced pain in the students, those who had listened to the humorous tape 32 _____ tolerate the discomfort for much 33_____.
Patch Adams is both a doctor and a performing clown in Virginia. “There’s evidence to suggest that laughter stimulates the immune system”, says Adams, “yet hospitals and clinics are well-known 34 _____ their atmosphere”. He usually puts on a red nose when 35 _____ patients.

Прочитайте текст и восстановите пропущенные слова под номером 27.
Why laughter is the best medicine?
Laughter helps you fight 26 _____ and gets you fit. But how it works is still being puzzled out.
Doctors are starting to believe that laughter not only improves your state of mind, but actually affects your entire 27 _____ well-being. A French newspaper found that in 1930 the French laughed on average for 19 minutes per day. By 1980 this had 28 _____ to 6 minutes. Eighty per sent of the people questioned said they would like to laugh more.
William Fry – a psychiatrist from California – 29 _____ the effects of laughter on the body. He got patients to watch Laurel and Hardy films, and monitored their blood pressure, heart rate and muscle tone. He found that laughter has a 30 _____effect to physical exercise. It speeds up the heart rate, increases blood pressure and quickens breathing. Laughter can even  provide a kind of pain relief. Fry has proved that laughter produces endorphins – chemicals in the body that 31 _____ pain.
Researchers found that if they produced pain in the students, those who had listened to the humorous tape 32 _____ tolerate the discomfort for much 33_____.
Patch Adams is both a doctor and a performing clown in Virginia. “There’s evidence to suggest that laughter stimulates the immune system”, says Adams, “yet hospitals and clinics are well-known 34 _____ their atmosphere”. He usually puts on a red nose when 35 _____ patients.

Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается о
городе, знаменитом своими древними соборами.
PLACES OF INTEREST IN KENT
1. The word 'sandwich' for an item of food was possibly named after John Montagu who was the 4th Earl of Sandwich. It is said that in approx.1762, he asked for meat to be served between slices of bread, to avoid interrupting a gambling game. The family of the Earls of Sandwich has no real connection to the town itself, only the title.
2. Canterbury, England's most famous cathedral city, sits in one of the most attractive corners of Kent. It is easily reached by road, rail or sea, and has been welcoming visitors for thousands of years. The Norman cathedral still dominates the skyline, giving 21st century visitors the same sense as their medieval counterparts.
3. The first mention of Sandwich was around 664 AD but it is older than that - there was probably a settlement in Roman times. In the medieval times the town was a main UK port. Today the many ancient buildings make Sandwich one of the best preserved medieval towns in England. Its ancient past speaks through the buildings and the traditions carried on.
4. In the Shell Grotto you'll find 70ft of winding underground passages leading to a chamber, its walls decorated with strange symbols mosaiced in 4.6 million of shells. Nobody can explain who built this amazing place, or why, or when, but since its discovery visitors from all over the world have been intrigued by the unsolved mystery.

Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается о
государствах, входящих в состав Соединенного Королевства
Великобритании и Северной Ирландии.
THE HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN
1. Once, the British Empire included many countries all over the world. The process of decolonization began in 1947. But in attempt not to lose influence over its former colonies the UK founded the Commonwealth, an association of former members of the British Empire. Though the Queen of GB is the Head of the Commonwealth she isn't the Queen of these countries.
2. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the official name of the British Kingdom. It is made up of 4 countries. They are England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland with capitals in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast, accordingly. GB consists of England, Scotland and Wales and does not include Northern Ireland.
3. The flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is known as the Union Jack. It is made up of three crosses: the cross of St. George (the patron saint of England), the cross of St. Andrew (the patron saint of Scotland) and the cross of St. Patrick (the patron saint of Ireland).
4. The adoption of Christianity in England took place in 664. In the 16th century Henry VIII of England quarrelled with Rome and declared himself head of the Anglican Church, which was a Protestant Church. The Irish people were divided into 2 religious groups: Catholics and Protestants.

Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается о
многофункциональности одного из архитектурных памятников Лондона.
LONDON SIGHTSEEING
1. Buckingham Palace is the Queen's official London residence. Built in 1702-1705 for the Duke of Buckingham, it was sold in 1761 to George III. The Palace was little used by royalty until Victoria's accession to the throne in 1837. London's most popular spectacle is Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. It lasts about 30 minutes.
2. Trafalgar Square is in the centre of London. In the middle of Trafalgar Square there is Nelson's Column. Admiral Nelson defeated the French at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. From that time English men wear black ties. This Column is fifty meters high. A lot of demonstrations and public meetings take place here.
3. The National Gallery occupies the whole of the north side of Trafalgar Square. It houses one of the finest art collections in the world. It includes paintings from Britain, Italian, Spanish, French, Dutch, Flemish and other famous schools. It has a priceless collection of paintings by the famous artists Van Gogh, Rubens, Constable and many others.
4. The Tower of London is 900 years old. In the early days of England the English Kings lived there. Then it was a prison. Now it's a museum. Many tourists from other countries come to see its dark stone halls with small windows and thick doors. The Tower is still guarded by the famous Beefeaters who wear a traditional Sixteenth century uniform.

Установите, в каком тексте (1, 2, 3, или 4) сообщается о
государстве с высоким уровнем жизни населения.
ENGLISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES
1. Australia is the only country in the world that is also a continent. It is the sixth largest country and the smallest continent. Australia is one of the world's most developed countries. It is the world's leading producer and exporter of wool, minerals and farm goods. Income from the export enables Australians to have high standard of living.
2. Canada is the second largest country in the world. Ottawa is the capital of Canada. Today Canada is one of the most highly developed countries in the world. It is a major producer of electric power and a leading producer of wheat, oat and barley. Canada ranks among the world's top manufacturing countries.
3. New Zealand is an island. The capital of it is Wellington. New Zealand has one of the highest standards of living in the world. About 70% of New Zealand people have their own houses. Almost every family has a car. New Zealand is one of the world's developed countries with such industries as manufacturing and service industries.
4. The USA is the fourth largest country in the world. It is a highly developed industrial country. It is the world's leading producer of copper and oil and the world's second producer of iron ore and coal. Among the most important manufacturing industries are aircraft, cars, textiles, radio and television sets, armaments, furniture and paper.