Задания по тексту «A Little Snowflake»

Задание 1. Выберите правильный ответ (a, b или c)

1. Where was the snowflake born?
2. a) in the ocean
3. b) in the cold sky
4. c) on the ground
5. What was the snowflake made from originally?
6. a) a droplet of water
7. b) a piece of ice
8. c) dust
9. How did the snowflake feel when she was born?
10. a) scared
11. b) happy
12. c) lonely
13. What did the snowflake say about herself?
14. a) «I am like all others.»
15. b) «I am unique.»
16. c) «I am afraid.»
17. What were the snowflake’s arms like?
18. a) thick and strong
19. b) delicate and intricate
20. c) long and straight
21. Who did the little snowflake ask about their destination?
22. a) another little snowflake
23. b) the wind
24. c) an elder snowflake
25. Where were the snowflakes going?
26. a) to the moon
27. b) to the earth
28. c) back to the ocean
29. What might a child do with a snowflake?
30. a) eat it
31. b) catch it on a mitten
32. c) throw it away
33. What happens to a snowflake eventually?
34. a) it flies away
35. b) it melts
36. c) it turns into a star
37. What did the snowflake become after melting?
38. a) a cloud
39. b) a drop of water
40. c) dust

Задание 2. Верны ли утверждения? Напишите True или False

1. The snowflake came from a droplet of water.
2. The snowflake was not happy when she was born.
3. The patterns on the snowflake’s arms were simple.
4. The elder snowflake said the earth is a magical place.
5. Some snowflakes land on children’s hands.
6. The little snowflake was afraid of melting.
7. The snowflake saw a winter wonderland below.
8. Trees had white coats in the winter landscape.
9. The snowflake landed on a child’s cheek.
10. The snowflake felt sad after melting.

Задание 3. Заполните пропуски словами из текста

1. The droplet rose from the earth, cooled down, and __________ around a bit of dust.
2. The snowflake whispered, «I am new! I am __________!»
3. The patterns on her arms were __________.
4. The elder snowflake said they were going to the __________.
5. Children look up and __________ on falling snow.
6. The snowflake would bring joy and __________.
7. The snowflake drifted down and saw a winter __________.
8. Rooftops looked like __________ on cakes.
9. The snowflake landed on a child’s __________.
10. The snowflake became a tiny __________ after melting.

Задание 4. Соотнесите часть фразы слева с продолжением справа

1. The droplet rose from…
2. The snowflake whispered…
3. The patterns on her arms…
4. We are going to…
5. Children look up and…
6. You will bring…
7. Trees had…
8. Rooftops looked like…
9. The girl looked up and…
10. She knew her journey…

a) …the earth.

b) …white coats.

c) …would continue.

d) …«I am unique!»

e) …wish on falling snow.

f) …sparkled in the moonlight.

g) …smiled.

h) …joy and beauty.

i) …the earth.

j) …icing on cakes.

Задание 5. Ответьте на вопросы кратко (1–3 слова)

1. What is the little snowflake’s origin?
2. How does the snowflake describe herself?
3. What makes the snowflake’s arms special?
4. Who gives the little snowflake information about their journey?
5. Name one place where snowflakes can land.
6. What do children do when they see falling snow?
7. What happens to the snowflake in the end?
8. What does the snowflake turn into after melting?
9. What did the winter landscape look like?
10. How did the girl react to the snowflake?

Ответы

Задание 1:

1. b, 2. a, 3. b, 4. b, 5. b, 6. c, 7. b, 8. b, 9. b, 10. b

Задание 2:

1. True, 2. False, 3. False, 4. True, 5. False, 6. False, 7. True, 8. True, 9. False, 10. False

Задание 3:

1. crystallized, 2. unique, 3. intricate, 4. earth, 5. wish, 6. beauty, 7. wonderland, 8. icing, 9. nose, 10. drop

Задание 4:

1. a, 2. d, 3. f, 4. i, 5. e, 6. h, 7. b, 8. j, 9. g, 10. c

Задание 5:

1. droplet of water, 2. unique, 3. delicate and intricate, 4. elder snowflake, 5. trees/rooftops/cheeks, 6. wish, 7. melts, 8. drop of water, 9. winter wonderland, 10. smiled