Стр.24 Рабочая тетрадь Модуль 2 ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 9 класс

2h Vocabulary

1. Fill in: make, break, spring, come, bring, steam in the correct form.

   1. The windowpanes ______ up from all the humidity.
   2. Steve’s parents ______ him up to love nature.
   3. Gordon often ______ up stories about medieval times.
   4. Tony and Nancy ______ up because they couldn’t get along.
   5. During the history test, a question about Queen Victoria never ______ up.
   6. Jousting festivals are ______ up around the country these days.

Use of English

2. Complete the sentences with a word derived from the words in bold.

   Most people have seen a sumo 1) ______ match on TV. But did you know that it evolved from an ancient Japanese 2) ______? Its original purpose was as a dance which 3) ______ the battle between right and wrong; however, since it was performed by the most 4) ______ fighters, the dance soon became a popular martial art. Now, it is the 5) ______ sport of Japan and an enduring symbol of 6) ______ for the Japanese people. The rules of sumo are very simple. 7) ______, the wrestler who first exits the ring or touches the ground with anything except their feet loses. A fighter will also be 8) ______ if they perform a foul move, such as punching an 9) ______ with their fist. In addition, rules state that there is no 10) ______ as to how much a wrestler can weigh. This means that 11) ______ could face someone more than twice their size! As a result, wrestlers eat vast quantities of food to gain the 12) ______ against their rivals!

Listening

3. You will hear an interview with an historian about chariot racing. For questions 1–7, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

   1. What feature was important in a racing chariot?

      A) its weight
      B) its complicated design
      C) its horses

   2. Why does Professor Nickerson think chariot races lacked rules?

      A) to make it easier for commoners to watch
      B) to make it easier for the drivers
      C) to provide a sense of freedom to the people

   3. What reason does Professor Nickerson give for the popularity of chariot races?

      A) because of the danger involved
      B) because they were held on public holidays
      C) because they were free to the public

   4. According to Professor Nickerson, what was the most important skill for a driver to possess?

      A) excellent reflexes to avoid collisions
      B) good steering ability
      C) physical endurance to last the race

   5. What does the professor say the chariot drivers and today’s sports stars have in common?

      A) their large salaries
      B) their long careers
      C) their large number of fans

   6. Professor Nickerson describes the drivers as

      A) unemotional.
      B) superstitious.
      C) fiercely competitive.

   7. The professor thinks Emperors got involved in the races because

      A) of the power the teams had on their fans.
      B) they made money financing the betting.
      C) they had a passion for the sport.