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1. What nature-friendly ideas started a new branch in the tourism business?
2. What means of transport is the most popular with tourists?
3. Why can tourism be dangerous to nature?
4. What are the reasons that make people go on a trip?
5. What kind of tourism is getting popular with elderly people?
6. Why does travelling make people smarter?
7. What are the ways to save money while travelling?
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1. What is the capital of the Falkland Islands?
2. Where can you learn about the islands’ history?
3. What is the emblem of the Falkland Islands?
4. What do the local people do for a living?
5. What energy resources are used on the islands?
6. What is the educational policy of the Falkland Islands?
7. What was the result of the conflict between Argentina and the UK?
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1. Young people of which country are the fastest at texting?
2. Who made the first mobile call and why?
3. Are the rules of using phones in school always followed by students?
4. Which mobile phone has no other advantages but glamour?
5. Why can a mobile phone be dangerous for children?
6. What are the safety tips for using mobile phones?
7. How can a mobile phone message save your life?
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1. Which place in London keeps a message for future generations?
2. Which place in London is good to watch sports and buy related goods?
3. How long does it take to raise the famous bridge for a ship?
4. How does a fairytale character help real people of London?
5. Which London bridge got a nickname after its reconstruction?
6. What is the most visited tourist attraction in London?
7. What were the false buildings in London made for?
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1. What else had to be done to start operating the Channel Tunnel?
2. Why didn’t the British support the first project of the Channel Tunnel?
3. How many tunnels were actually built?
4. What are the safety tips while travelling through the Channel Tunnel?
5. What are the possible ways for a passenger to travel through the Channel tunnel?
6. Why is the Channel Tunnel considered to be a great engineering achievement?
7. What was the most difficult task in constructing the Channel Tunnel?
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1. Why was Vladivostok called so?
2. Who founded the city of Vladivostok?
3. Why has the city quickly become important?
4. What is the climate of the city area?
5. How is it possible to travel to the city?
6. What are the city sights one should visit?
7. What makes Vladivostok buildings unique?
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1. What made Veliky Novgorod one of the main cities of the past?
2. What is known about the ancient history of Veliky Novgorod?
3. Who founded the old city of Veliky Novgorod?
4. What makes Veliky Novgorod a popular tourist destination?
5. What are the most interesting sights to visit in Veliky Novgorod?
6. How is it possible to get to Veliky Novgorod?
7. What souvenirs can be brought from the city?
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1. What is the history of the Altai region?
2. What is special about the geography of Altai?
3. What places of interest are the best to visit in Altai?
4. Why is Altai popular with visitors of all ages and interests?
5. What activities does the region offer for nature lovers?
6. What time is the best for travelling to Altai?
7. How is it possible to travel in the Altai region?
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1. What is the history of Yekaterinburg?
2. What are the main facts about the city today?
3. What sights make the city attractive for tourists?
4. What sights in the city are popular with sports fans?
5. What place in the city is historically connected with the last royal family?
6. How is it possible to get to Yekaterinburg?
7. What are the weather conditions in Yekaterinburg?
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1. What is the favourite sports entertainment on Thanksgiving Day in the USA?
2. What happens to the turkeys which are chosen by the President?
3. Why was it decided to celebrate Thanksgiving at the end of November?
4. How can people make the house ready for the autumn holiday?
5. Why did the turkey become the main dish for the Thanksgiving dinner?
6. What is the day after Thanksgiving known for?
7. Why is Thanksgiving celebrated on different dates in different countries?
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1. Why do street artists create their works?
2. Why are serious companies getting interested in street art?
3. Where are the international street art exhibitions held?
4. What does the term street art include?
5. Which of the famous street artists managed to keep his/her real name a secret?
6. What is the most innovative technique in street art?
7. Why don’t street artists sign their works with their real names?
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1. What goods were made from the plant, the symbol of Scotland?
2. What is the national sporting event of the country?
3. What endangered plants grow in the Scottish Highlands?
4. What plant brings luck and success?
5. What is the stereotype of Scotland like?
6. Why is Scotland an attractive place for those who love sports?
7. What is the modern profile of Scotland like?
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1. What old Irish traditions are still followed?
2. What vegetables are exported from Ireland to other countries?
3. What vegetable is very popular in Irish cuisine?
4. Why were Irish people afraid of wearing green in old times?
5. What made the Irish town popular?
6. What is wrong with the stereotype of an Irish person?
7. How can you keep the talisman effective?
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1. What is known about the early years of Sochi?
2. Why is Sochi an attractive place for year-round tourism?
3. What makes Sochi a good place to improve health?
4. What are the most popular natural attractions in Sochi?
5. Where is it better to stay in Sochi to improve health?
6. What sports and cultural events have been held in Sochi?
7. What conditions are created in the city for sports?
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1. What should the main New Year tree of the country look like?
2. What is one of the legends of the Christmas tree?
3. What are the advantages of artificial Christmas trees?
4. What rules did people follow in the past when decorating the Christmas tree?
5. Who changed the date of New Yearʼs Day in his country?
6. How did the technological progress change Christmas decorations?
7. How did the tradition of decorating the tree with coloured glass balls start?
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1. Where is the Republic of Karelia situated?
2. What is the capital city of Karelia famous for?
3. What are the main events in the history of the region?
4. What is the season to go to Karelia?
5. What natural sights of Karelia are worth visiting?
6. Why is the island of Kizhi in Karelia so popular?
7. What place in Karelia is perfect for an active day off?
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1. What is the most unusual way to get to church on Christmas night?
2. Who can bring Christmas presents instead of Santa?
3. Why is the first guest on Christmas Day so important?
4. What creature helped to decorate a Christmas tree?
5. What transport does Santa use in warm countries?
6. How do people celebrate Christmas in hot climate?
7. Why is Christmas celebrated on another date in this country?
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1. What makes Moscow very popular among tourists?
2. What is the best season for tourists to visit Moscow?
3. What are good and bad things about the city transport?
4. What is special about the Moscow underground?
5. What theatres should be visited in Moscow?
6. What is Moscow’s most famous shopping mall?
7. What are the presents to be brought from Moscow?
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1. Why did a prehistoric reptile get a girl’s name?
2. Where is the Isle of Wight?
3. What is the origin of the island’s name?
4. What animal is prohibited on the Isle of Wight?
5. What is the emblem of the Isle of Wight?
6. What do tourists take from the Isle of Wight as a memory?
7. What is special about the language spoken on the island?
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1.Which object made the company famous?
2. Why are some sets of LEGO twice as big?
3. Where does the name LEGO come from?
4. Why is LEGO considered to be an educational toy?
5. Who are the owners of LEGO?
6. Why do adults enjoy LEGO toys?
7. What can make some LEGO-toy customers unhappy?
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1. What should you take out of your luggage when you travel to Singapore?
2. Which city has much in common with Singapore?
3. What is the coldest month on the island?
4. How do the people of the island feel about their weather?
5. What animal gave its name to the city?
6. How many official languages has the country got?
7. How does the government limit the number of car owners?
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1. What people live on the continent?
2. What is done to protect Antarctica’s environment?
3. How was Antarctica discovered?
4. What would happen if Antarctica’s temperature rose?
5. How has the continent changed over the years?
6. What are the colours of Antarctica’s flag?
7. Why is Antarctica often called a dry land?
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1. What does the Scarlet Sails Festival symbolise?
2. When and where does the festival take place?
3. What is the story behind the festival?
4. When did the tradition of the Scarlet Sails start?
5. Who suggested the idea of this festival?
6. What does the modern festival programme include?
7. How was the festival received in the world?
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1.How many of the native people of New Zealand still live there?
2. What meteorological information can you get looking at the flag?
3. What traditions have the Maoris kept to the present day?
4. Which tourist destination in New Zealand can become extremely dangerous?
5. Where can you see the landscapes of New Zealand without going there?
6. How did people damage the ecosystem of New Zealand?
7. After which European place was New Zealand named?
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1. How did the valuable present from South Africa get to England?
2. What animal is the symbol of South Africa?
3. How many years can the African giant plant live?
4. Why is the flag of South Africa so colourful?
5. What measures do the authorities take to save endangered animals?
6. How many names has the country got?
7. Why was state power divided between three places?
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1. When did the history of Murmansk start?
2. Why was the city of Murmansk called so?
3. Were there any dramatic events in the city’s history?
4. What is modern Murmansk like?
5. What is the climate of the city area?
6. How can tourists travel to Murmansk?
7. What attractions of the area are worth seeing?
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1. How did the band get their first manager?
2. How many songs did The Beatles record?
3. What does the band’s name mean?
4. What music of the band was lost forever?
5. How did The Beatles start?
6. What sort of music did The Beatles play?
7. How did The Beatles conquer America?
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1. Why is the musical about Shrek successful?
2. What makes Shrek different from traditional fairytale characters?
3. The voices of which celebrities can we hear in the cartoons about Shrek?
4. What famous films do the cartoons about Shrek remind us of?
5. Why do children like the cartoons about Shrek?
6. Why can Shrekʼs story be interesting to computer gamers?
7. What person does Shrek look like?
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1. What cities are included in the Golden Ring of Russia?
2. What is special about the Golden Ring cities?
3. How is it possible to visit the cities of the Golden Ring?
4. When is it better to travel to the Golden Ring cities?
5. What are the accommodation options for tourists?
6. What cities of the Golden Ring should be visited first?
7. Who is the Golden Ring tour for?
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1. Why were ravens considered to be scary and dangerous birds?
2. Why is keeping a raven as a pet really difficult?
3. How do ravens entertain themselves?
4. What is a raven’s essential diet?
5. How can you distinguish a raven from a crow?
6. Why are ravens important for Great Britain?
7. What tricks do ravens play to get and save their food?
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1. What was coffee’s long way to Europe like?
2. How did drinking coffee become a social life activity?
3. How was coffee discovered?
4. Why was coffee prohibited in some countries?
5. What ingredients are used in coffee recipes?
6. Why do some people refuse to drink coffee?
7. What helped coffee to conquer the USA?
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1. What can the Indian ancient drawings tell us about?
2. Why do people come to the holy waters?
3. Where are Indian movies made?
4. Why is India getting more and more popular with tourists?
5. How can travellers escape the heat?
6. Which ancient language influenced modern languages a lot?
7. Why is the Indian capital called a city of contrasts?
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1. What natural resource do Icelanders use as an alternative to central heating?
2. What should you take with you when going to Iceland?
3. What are thenational characteristics of the local people?
4. In what seasons can you see snow in Iceland?
5. What extreme excursions can the country offer?
6. What does a traditional Icelandic house look like?
7. Why are these animals widely used in tourist business?
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1. How many official languages are there in the Republic of Ireland?
2. Which colour dominates on the island?
3. What do the colours of the Irish flag mean?
4. What Irish name is now used as a noun in several European languages?
5. After what Irish person did a geographical place get its name?
6. What are the two things associated with the country?
7. Why is the name of an Irishman well-known in the United States?
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The Owl
Joan collected small statues of birds.
Joan had a well-paid job.
The wooden owl improved Joan’s mood.
Joan joined the pottery class because of her friends’ advice.
Joan successfully participated in art exhibitions.
There was an image of the owl on Joan’s every work.
After Joan’s death the wooden owl disappeared from her house.
Cambridge University
Cambridge University was founded earlier than the University of Oxford.
The citizens of Cambridge were happy to get the university in their town.
Nowadays there are several female colleges in Cambridge University.
At present, the students of Cambridge University have to study Latin.
The students of Cambridge University have their own dress code.
The education at Cambridge University is free.
There are famous scientists among the graduates of Cambridge University.
Eton
Eton is the oldest boarding school in Great Britain.
In our time, girls are allowed to enter Eton College.
Eton College was established to educate the children from the wealthiest British families.
The Eton uniform is sold only in one shop on the territory of the college.
Many famous people have taken part in the work of the student societies.
It is easy to identify Poppers in a crowd of students due to their clothes.
The official colour of Eton College is white.
Potatoes
Potatoes were the basic food for the people of Peru.
The British people liked potatoes at once.
The potato dish for the royal dinner was prepared in a wrong way.
King Louis XVI was against the idea of growing potatoes for food.
French farmers stole some potatoes from the King’s field.
The potato helped the development of the European countries.
Nowadays the potato is the most popular vegetable in Europe.
The Сrown Jewels
Nowadays British kings and queens use the Crown Jewels for ceremonial events.
Thomas Blood’s crime was well-planned.
Thomas Blood damaged the crown to take it out.
The criminals were found the next day after the robbery.
King Charles II punished Thomas Blood severely.
Thomas Blood promised King Charles II to stop stealing forever.
After Thomas Blood, other criminals tried to steal the Crown Jewels.
David Beckham
David Beckham’s parents were professional sportsmen.
David Beckham’s school teachers supported his interest in football.
When he was with Manchester United, David Beckham played all the games in the same lucky boots.
David Beckham left Manchester United because he had problems with the team manager.
David Beckham wore the same number in Manchester United and Real Madrid.
David Beckham left Real Madrid for an American football club.
The Beckhams’ sons want to become professional sportsmen.
Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale was named in honour of her birthplace.
Florence’s family approved of her wish to become a nurse.
Florence Nightingale cooked for the wounded soldiers herself.
Florence Nightingale got her nickname because she often visited the wounded at night.
Queen Victoria was impressed by Florence Nightingale’s work.
Florence Nightingale’s school for nurses was closed after her death.
Florence Nightingale was buried in Westminster Abbey.
The Moneyless Man
Before giving up money, Mark Boyle ran a successful business.
Mark bought an expensive caravan for his new life.
Mark’s family approved of his moneyless project.
The only thing Mark couldn’t give up was coffee.
Mark got food from different sources.
People’s opinions towards Mark’s project were different.
Some of Mark’s fans want to repeat his experiment.
Jeans
Jeans cloth was named after a city.
Levi Strauss had a few friends among gold miners.
Levi Strauss began to make trousers for miners from the material which was used for tents.
Levi Strauss found denim in a local American shop.
The original colour of denim was blue.
After World War II jeans became popular with Europeans.
Nowadays more jeans are produced in Europe than in the USA.
Mark Twain
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ has been translated into many language.
The writer took his pen-name when working as an assistant to a publisher.
‘The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County’ is still on the reading list for American school children.
It took Mark Twain two years to write ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
Literary critics expressed different opinions of ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’.
Ernest Hemingway strongly criticised ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’.
The first film on the novel ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ was shot in Europe.
Tea
In general British people prefer coffee to tea.
In the 17th century a Chinese Emperor sent tea to the British royal family as a present.
Tea became popular in Great Britain due to the royal marriage.
The ‘afternoon tea’ tradition was started by a woman.
In the first tea shops the British could also buy some medicines.
During World War II the British government prohibited drinking tea.
There are many phrases with ‘tea’ in the English language.
The will
Bryson was a friend of William’s uncle.
William’s uncle left all his money to his servants.
Miss Hayden arrived at the uncle’s house two years ago.
William asked the blind man for advice.
William told Miss Hayden a lie about his uncle’s will.
Miss Hayden refused to take a thousand dollars offered by William.
William made Miss Hayden a rich woman.
Hershey's chocolate
The Hershey company was named after the man who had started it.
Milton Hershey tried some other jobs before he started making chocolate.
Milton Hershey’s mother ran a small business of her own.
Milton Hershey produced his chocolate in strict accordance with the Swiss recipe.
The Nickel Bar was expensive chocolate for elite customers.
Milton Hershey gave lots of money to charity.
It was Milton Hershey’s idea to create Hershey Park.
The Open Window
Mr. Nuttel came to the village to improve his health.
Mr. Nuttel was an old friend of Mrs. Sappleton.
According to Mrs. Sappleton’s niece, a great tragedy had happened in her aunt’s family three years before.
Mrs. Sappleton’s niece could speak French fluently.
That afternoon Mrs. Sappleton was waiting for her husband and sons to return from hunting.
Mr. Nuttel cheerfully greeted Mr.Sappleton and his sons.
Mr. Nuttel ran out of the house because he was afraid of the dog.
Glastonbury Festival
Michael Eavis was fond of country music.
Michael Eavis started the festival to earn money.
Nowadays Glastonbury festival is held in King Arthur’s museum.
Famous musicians and singers take part in Glastonbury Festival.
During the festival all the visitors stay in the nearby country inns.
Glastonbury Festival is an environmentally-friendly event.
It’s recommended to reserve tickets to Glastonbury Festival beforehand.
‘The 1900 House’
'The 1900 House’ is a TV programme about Queen Victoria’s life.
There were only two rooms and a kitchen in the house.
During the project Mr Bowler learnt the news from the newspapers.
The children had to miss their school classes because of the project.
Because of the project Hilary had to spend more time with her family.
During the project it was difficult for the Bowler’s boy to live without his computer.
After the project the family bought a new house.
Hermitage cats
According to its director, the Hermitage is the only museum in Russia where cats are kept officially.
During the reign of Empress Catherine II the cats received the official status.
During the Great Patriotic War the Hermitage cats were taken to Sverdlovsk to guard the works of art.
Nowadays all the cats are settled in the attic of the Hermitage.
The Hermitage cats are taken good care of.
The cats are not allowed to leave the building of the museum.
The new owner of a Hermitage cat can visit the museum free of charge.
Sir Christopher Wren
Christopher Wren was named after his father.
There is no proof that Christopher Wren studied at Oxford University.
Christopher Wren’s scientific interests were in different spheres.
The profession of an architect was very popular in the 17th century.
Christopher Wren was demanding when choosing materials and builders.
Christopher Wren’s son completed the construction of St Paul’s Cathedral.
St Paul’s Cathedral was Sir Christopher Wren’s favourite project.
A trip of her life
Max was late to pick up his client.
The old lady was a former actress.
The old lady was grateful to Max for his help.
The lady chose the shortest way to the hospital.
Max drove the old lady to the places which were very special to her.
The hospital was in the countryside.
Max refused to take money for the trip from the old lady.
Running the Thames
There was a natural mark which indicated the start of the river Thames.
During the marathon the weather was fine.
After the accident with Martin’s leg, Tom carried his rucksack.
During the marathon the friends spent all their nights in the tent.
There were a lot of tourists near the statue of Old Father Thames.
Near London the Thames was closed to navigation.
The marathon route went through London.
Jamie Oliver
Jamie’s parents wanted their son to be a professional cook.
Jamie Oliver went to France to continue studying economics.
Jamie Oliver has become a well-known personality due to his TV show.
Jamie’s wife was against his project ʻFifteen Foundationʼ.
Jamie’s project the ‘Fifteen Foundation’ gives people a chance to improve their lives.
The British government ignored Jamie’s school meals project.
Jamie Oliver is a successful writer.
The Isle of Man
The Isle of Man is located in the Irish Sea.
The island’s landscape looks all the same everywhere.
On Tynwald Day the Manx parliament has a day off.
The first Manx King ruled for a hundred years.
According to Manx beliefs, ignoring the fairies can cause trouble.
Peel Castle was built by the Vikings.
There are a few statues of King Arthur on the Isle of Man.
Scouts
Robert Baden-Powell was a secondary school teacher.
The success of Aids to Scouting made Robert Baden-Powell write a similar book for young people.
The word scout was invented by Robert Baden-Powell.
The first camp organised by Robert Baden-Powell on an island was a failure.
The Boy Scouts’ rules and the Girl Scouts’ rules were different.
William Boyce founded the Boy Scouts organization in the USA because he was impressed by the behaviour of a British Scout.
Robert Baden-Powell was awarded the title Chief Scout of the World after his death.
Honesty lesson
Josh Ferrin started his career at the newspaper after his marriage.
The members of Josh’s family often spent free time together.
Josh’s children approved of their parents’ idea to adopt a child.
The previous owner of the house had moved to live with his children.
Josh wanted to arrange a place to work in the attic.
In the message, the previous owner asked to give the money to the local hospital.
Josh Ferrin fulfilled the will of the previous owner of the house.
Fish and chips
Fish’n’chips became popular much earlier than Big Macs.
Traditionally, only species of fish with white meat were used to make fish’n’chips.
In the 19th century, in Britain, fish was more expensive than meat.
According to Lizzie, today’s young people prefer burgers to fish’n’chips.
The number of fish’n’chip shops in Britain is rising steadily.
New packaging has made fish’n’chips more popular.
In the near future there will be fewer places where people can try fish’n’chips.