Номер 2, страница 198, часть 2 - гдз по английскому языку 10 класс учебник Демченко, Юхнель

2. a. Work in pairs. Read about Lida Castle and give a subtitle to each paragraph. Compare your ideas with other students'.

Lida Castle is a historic, medieval castle in Lida, Grodno Region, western Belarus. Lida Castle or Gediminas Castle is the oldest castle in Belarus which dates back to the 14^th century. This citadel ['sɪtədel] is one of the best-preserved in Belarus. Lida Castle was built at a confluence of the Lida and Kamenkay rivers by order of Duke Gediminas to defend his lands from the expansion of the Crusaders. From the north, the two rivers were linked by a 20 m width moat, creating an impression of an island castle. The modern town of Lida grew up around the ramparts of the castle.

Since the 14^th century, the castle has suffered many attacks and invasions. After the Crusaders, the Anglo-Germans tried to capture the castle. During the attack of the British, the locals burnt their houses themselves and hid with the treasures in the castle. In the 15-16^th centuries the castle survived the attacks of the Crimean Tatars, Duke Svidrigailo and the troops of Yuri Svyatoslavovich.

Lida Castle looks very massive: huge walls, inaccessible towers and small window-loopholes. The walls of the castle are made of red brick and stone. Lida Castle was built in the “brick gothic” style which was very popular in Europe at that time.

During the 20^th century, a travelling zoo or circus often occupied Lida Castle and every December a Christmas tree was placed within the walls. Significant restoration of the castle was launched in 2010 when Lida hosted the traditional agriculture festival “Dazhynki-2010”. Today historical reconstructions and knight tournaments are held in Lida Castle. Every tourist can feel the incredible atmosphere of the Middle Ages at the annual Lida Castle Sword festival which gathers knights from Belarus, Russia, Lithuania, and Ukraine. The event usually starts with a theatrical performance telling the story of Lida Castle followed by medieval tournaments and battles. The programme of the festival also includes the medieval music show, blacksmiths and pottery workshops in the town of craftsmen, a children’s playground, medieval games and dances. In the evening, Lida Castle hosts the final individual and team competitions and a concert of a famous band. The festival is wrapped up by spectacular fireworks.

There is a famous legend about the heroic defence of the castle from the Crusaders. The frost covered the surrounding waters with ice which helped the enemies to get as close as possible to the massive walls. According to the legend, in 1394 Duke Dmitri Koribut decided to leave the castle at night through the secret passage with the majority of his men. Only a few soldiers stayed to defend the castle to the last man and gloriously died in battle. For seven centuries, their ghosts have been wandering around the Lida Castle scaring its visitors.

b. Read again and explain why:

1. Lida Castle was built; 2. The castle looks massive; 3. Its restoration started in 2010; 4. Knights gather in the castle every year; 5. The Crusaders got very close to the castle in 1394; 6. Some visitors might get scared there.

c. Prove that:

1. Lida Castle has a heroic past; 2. It is worth visiting; 3. The Lida Castle Sword festival is a spectacular event.

d. Be a tourist guide and speak about the castle. Follow the plan. Answer the tourists’ questions.

• Location / Date;
• Owners / Architects;
• Architectural peculiarities;
• Historic / Interesting facts.

2. b. Прочитайте еще раз и объясните почему:

1. Был построен Лидский замок;

2. Замок выглядит массивным;

3. Его реставрация началась в 2010 году;

4. Рыцари собираются в замке каждый год;

5. Крестоносцы подобрались очень близко к замку в 1394 году;

6. Некоторые посетители могут испугаться там.

2. c. Докажите, что:

1. У Лидского замка героическое прошлое;

2. Его стоит посетить;

3. Фестиваль "Меч Лидского замка" — захватывающее событие.

2. d. Станьте гидом и расскажите о замке. Следуйте плану. Ответьте на вопросы туристов.

• Местоположение / Дата;
• Владельцы / Архитекторы;
• Архитектурные особенности;
• Исторические / Интересные факты.

Ответ:

2. b.

1. Lida Castle was built by order of Duke Gediminas to defend his lands from the expansion of the Crusaders.

2. The castle looks massive because of its huge walls, inaccessible towers and small window-loopholes.

3. Its restoration started in 2010 when Lida hosted the traditional agriculture festival “Dazhynki-2010”.

4. Knights gather in the castle every year for the annual Lida Castle Sword festival.

5. The Crusaders got very close to the castle in 1394 because the frost covered the surrounding waters with ice, which helped the enemies.

6. Some visitors might get scared there because, according to legend, the ghosts of soldiers who died defending the castle have been wandering around it for seven centuries.

2. c.

1. Lida Castle has a heroic past because it suffered many attacks and invasions from the Crusaders, Anglo-Germans, and Crimean Tatars. Also, a legend tells of a few soldiers who heroically defended the castle to the last man.

2. It is worth visiting as it is one of the best-preserved castles in Belarus. It hosts historical reconstructions, knight tournaments, and the annual Lida Castle Sword festival, allowing tourists to feel the atmosphere of the Middle Ages.

3. The Lida Castle Sword festival is a spectacular event because its programme includes a theatrical performance, medieval tournaments and battles, a music show, workshops, games, dances, competitions, a concert, and is wrapped up by spectacular fireworks.

2. d.

Welcome, tourists! Let me tell you about the magnificent Lida Castle.

Перевод:

2. b.

1. Лидский замок был построен по приказу князя Гедимина для защиты его земель от экспансии крестоносцев.

2. Замок выглядит массивным из-за его огромных стен, неприступных башен и маленьких бойниц.

3. Его реставрация началась в 2010 году, когда в Лиде проходил традиционный сельскохозяйственный фестиваль "Дожинки-2010".

4. Рыцари собираются в замке каждый год на ежегодный фестиваль "Меч Лидского замка".

5. Крестоносцы подобрались очень близко к замку в 1394 году, потому что мороз сковал окружающие воды льдом, что помогло врагам.

6. Некоторые посетители могут там испугаться, потому что, согласно легенде, призраки солдат, погибших при защите замка, бродят по нему уже семь веков.

2. c.

1. У Лидского замка героическое прошлое, потому что он перенес множество нападений и вторжений со стороны крестоносцев, англо-германцев и крымских татар. Кроме того, легенда повествует о нескольких воинах, которые героически защищали замок до последнего человека.

2. Его стоит посетить, так как это один из наиболее хорошо сохранившихся замков в Беларуси. Здесь проводятся исторические реконструкции, рыцарские турниры и ежегодный фестиваль "Меч Лидского замка", что позволяет туристам ощутить атмосферу Средневековья.

3. Фестиваль "Меч Лидского замка" — это захватывающее событие, потому что его программа включает театрализованное представление, средневековые турниры и битвы, музыкальное шоу, мастер-классы, игры, танцы, соревнования, концерт и завершается впечатляющим фейерверком.

2. d.

Добро пожаловать, туристы! Позвольте мне рассказать вам о великолепном Лидском замке.