Номер 3, страница 162 - гдз по английскому языку 10 класс учебник Юхнель, Наумова

3 a) Read an article from belarusfacts.by. Match the pictures to the site names.

Contribution of Belarus to the World’s Architectural Treasury

In the Middle Ages Belarus was called “the land of castles”. There were a lot of fortified cities and towns which protected the local population. Many Belarusian sites are unique in the world. UNESCO experts are closely studying about 20 buildings located on the territory of Belarus, which can be included in the World Heritage List. Some of them are listed below.

The treasury of world architecture includes Mir Castle and Nesvizh Palace.

Saint Sophia Cathedral in Polotsk is distinguished by its unique symbolic architecture. The original church was built in the 11^th century. In the mid-18^th century it was rebuilt in the Vilna Baroque Style (Late Belarusian Baroque Style).

Kamenets Tower is a monument of defensive architecture of the 13^th century. It was built by Prince Vladimir Vasylkovych as a part of the defensive system on the western border. The thickness of the dark-red brick walls reaches 2,5 meters.

Boris and Gleb Church in Grodno (Koloza church) was built in 1180 on the bank of the Neman River. It is the oldest Christian church in the region and a unique example of ancient stone architecture. The church was renovated in the 16^th century but it continued to suffer from natural disasters such as floods and landslides.

Gomel Palace and Park Ensemble is a monument of architecture of the second half of the 18^th century. It consists of six museum buildings. The main one is Rumyantsev-Paskevich Palace.

The architectural ensemble of Independence Avenue in Minsk is one of the most recognisable sights of the capital. The buildings on the left and right sides almost mirror each other. It is a wonderful monument to the Soviet-era urban planning.

Wooden architecture of Polessye is unique. There are 112 wooden churches built in the 16^th–19^th centuries. Experts propose to merge the old wooden churches and buildings of Polessye into an international collection, the so-called “Wooden necklace”, covering not only the territory of the Brest and Gomel regions, but also Poland, and possibly Slovakia.

Modern Belarusian architecture is also of great interest. The National Library building is very unusual. The Belarusian “diamond” is not only a unique cultural and educational centre, but also a favourite leisure area in the capital.

b) Anwer the questions in pairs.

1. Why is Belarus called the land of castles? 2. What Belarusian architectural treasures are in the World Heritage List? 3. What are the most ancient pieces of architecture? Where are they? 4. What is the most recognisable street in Belarus? What is its cultural importance? 5. What kind of architechture is Polessye famous for? 6. What is a distinctive example of modern architechture in Belarus? Why is it unique?

b) Ответьте на вопросы в парах.

1. Почему Беларусь называют страной замков?

2. Какие белорусские архитектурные сокровища входят в Список всемирного наследия?

3. Какие самые древние образцы архитектуры? Где они находятся?

4. Какая самая узнаваемая улица в Беларуси? Каково ее культурное значение?

5. Каким видом архитектуры знаменито Полесье?

6. Какой яркий пример современной архитектуры есть в Беларуси? Почему он уникален?

Ответ:

1. Belarus is called "the land of castles" because in the Middle Ages there were a lot of fortified cities and towns which protected the local population.

2. Mir Castle and Nesvizh Palace are in the World Heritage List.

3. The most ancient pieces of architecture are Saint Sophia Cathedral in Polotsk and Boris and Gleb Church in Grodno.

4. The most recognisable street is Independence Avenue in Minsk. It is a wonderful monument to the Soviet-era urban planning.

5. Polessye is famous for its unique wooden architecture, specifically the 112 wooden churches built in the 16th–19th centuries.

6. A distinctive example of modern architecture is the National Library. It is unique because its building is very unusual (the Belarusian “diamond”) and it is not only a cultural and educational centre, but also a favourite leisure area.

Перевод:

1. Беларусь называют «страной замков», потому что в Средние века там было много укрепленных городов и поселений, которые защищали местное население.

2. В Списке всемирного наследия находятся Мирский замок и Несвижский дворец.

3. Самые древние образцы архитектуры — это Софийский собор в Полоцке и Борисоглебская церковь в Гродно.

4. Самая узнаваемая улица — это проспект Независимости в Минске. Это прекрасный памятник градостроительству советской эпохи.

5. Полесье знаменито своей уникальной деревянной архитектурой, а именно 112 деревянными церквями, построенными в XVI–XIX веках.

6. Ярким примером современной архитектуры является Национальная библиотека. Она уникальна, потому что ее здание очень необычно (белорусский «алмаз») и является не только культурно-образовательным центром, но и излюбленным местом отдыха.