Вопрос № 1072079 - Английский язык

Прочитайте текст
Vernal is a small town in Utah, USA. In 1916 the owners of the bank in Vernal wanted a new building. They wanted the new bank to be made of bricks. However, the bricks came from a town that was very far away, and the brick makers wanted a lot of money to bring the bricks to Vernal.
The owners of the bank did not have enough money, so they found another way of getting the bricks to the town. They asked the brick makers to put them in the post. However, they could only post ten bricks at a time. There were too many packages for the postman in Vernal to take to the bank, and soon the post building was full of bricks. To help the postman, people in the town agreed to collect the bricks and take them to the new bank.
Ответьте на вопрос
What way of getting the bricks to the town did the owners of the bank find?

Прочитайте текст
The most important thing for many young people is to look cool. That’s why they spend money on brands like DKNY, Levi’s, Nike and Sony. These companies know that young people have a lot of money to spend. So they spend a lot of money on advertising to attract young people. Young people also find out what’s cool from the Internet. Many have also discovered how easy it is to shop on the Internet. Clothes, CDs, books and computers are at the top of their Internet shopping lists.
Ответьте на вопрос
What is the most important thing for many young people?

Прочитайте текст.
With the idea of a new England in America some of the strongest English people crossed the broad Atlantic on the little ship known as “The Mayflower”. These people were independent, some of them were also learned.
Towards the end of November in 1620, this company of about a hundred persons, with Captain Miles Standish as their leader, landed not far from the place where Boston is now.
A short time after landing, they found a suitable place to live and began to cut trees and build houses. Winter came on, and they were not prepared for difficult times. Many of them got ill and about half of them died. But those who survived did not give up; they were not easily discouraged by the difficulties.
Ответьте на вопрос:
What did the Pilgrims from England do after landing in America?

Прочитайте текст.
The majority of Americans live in or near large cities, but small living-town is still widespread. A suburb (a small community near a big city) offers the advantages of safer, more intimate small-town life with the recreational and cultural activities of the big city nearby.
For the typical American family, home may be at different place every five or six years. Most moves relate to new job opportunities, but sometimes the American pioneering spirit and desire for adventure inspire the move.
About two-thirds of Americans live in homes or apartments that they own. But many people rent their living quarters.
Ответьте на вопрос:
What advantages does a small living-town offer?

Прочитайте текст и найдите соответствующий перевод грамматического явления.
Astronauts have to be physically and mentally ready for the stress and strain of a space mission. To prepare them, astronauts are given intensive training, which includes years of classroom study on various technical subjects, and working in a model spaceship where they can practise complicated flight operations and become
used to all the equipment on board.

Прочитайте текст и найдите соответствующий перевод подчеркнутого слова.
Apart from high intelligence, good qualifications and an excellent level of fitness, astronauts must have a strong character. They also have to be very courageous in order to accept the high risks involved.
Astronauts also have to face other, more ordinary problems in space. What can be very annoying is the limited variety of food, but the greatest challenge is getting along with other members of their team as they often come from different countries, with different backgrounds and habits. Therefore they must be very patient with each other, since the lack of privacy can become irritating.
All in all, it seems that being an astronaut is one of the most challenging jobs in the world.