Номер 2, страница 158 - гдз по английскому языку 7 класс учебник Юхнель, Демченко

2. a. Look at the photo of the town hall. Do you know what Belarusian city it is? What do you know about it?

b. Read about Vitebsk. Which facts do you find most surprising?

Vitebsk is worth visiting because it is one of the most romantic and beautiful cities in Belarus. It is situated in the North-East of Belarus in a picturesque place on the banks of three rivers: the Neman, the Vitba and the Luchesa River. Vitebsk was first mentioned in chronicles in 1021, but there is a legend about Princess Olga of Kiev who founded this Belarusian city in 974.

Vitebsk has a long history. It used to be an important fortress and even a part of Russia.

Vitebsk suffered a lot in the World War II. It was left in ruins by the fascists and only 118 people survived from about 170,000 of population.

After the war Vitebsk was reconstructed and today it is an important city of the Republic of Belarus with lots of factories and plants, schools and universities, hospitals, monuments, exhibition and fitness centres, theatres and museums. More than 350,000 people live and work here.

Today there are 10 bridges over the river in Vitebsk. Kosmonavtov Street is the central street in Vitebsk and most of cafes, department stores and high-rise buildings are there.

Mark Chagall, the world-famous artist, was born in Vitebsk. He loved his home town dearly and even when he moved to Paris, he often painted Vitebsk in his works.

There are many places of interest in Vitebsk: the Vitebsk Art Museum, Chagall’s Museum and the #4c99e6 Theatre where Slaviansky Bazaar festival is held. Go down the streets of Vitebsk and feel the atmosphere of this city – the jewel in the crown of Belarus.

2. a. Посмотрите на фотографию ратуши. Вы знаете, что это за белорусский город? Что вы о нем знаете?

b. Прочитайте о Витебске. Какие факты вы находите наиболее удивительными?

Ответ:

a. The photo shows the town hall in Vitebsk. It is one of the most romantic and beautiful cities in Belarus, situated in the North-East of the country. According to a legend, it was founded in 974. The world-famous artist Marc Chagall was born in Vitebsk.

b. The most surprising fact is that Vitebsk suffered a lot in World War II and only 118 people survived from about 170,000 of population.

Перевод:

a. На фото изображена ратуша в Витебске. Это один из самых романтичных и красивых городов Беларуси, расположенный на северо-востоке страны. Согласно легенде, он был основан в 974 году. В Витебске родился всемирно известный художник Марк Шагал.

b. Самый удивительный факт заключается в том, что Витебск сильно пострадал во Второй мировой войне, и из примерно 170 000 населения выжило всего 118 человек.