Формирование навыков смыслового чтения (Skimming)

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The Grand National is a horse race which is held every year in Liverpool. This

__________________ involves a four-mile race, during which the horses have to go over 30

fences. COMPETE

The most __________________ horse in the Grand National was called 'Red Rum'. FAME

He was the __________________ of the race three times during the 1970s. WIN

The race is not only a sporting event but a __________________ social event too.

FASHION

Men and women wear beautiful clothes, and the tickets to the race are very

__________________. EXPENSE

The Grand National is broadcast all over the world and around 500 to 600 million people

watch it. However, though there are lots of horse racing fans, many people think it’s

__________________ and cruel to make the animals race and jump for people’s

entertainment. FAIR

Piranhas are South American fish. There are lots of scary stories about them. Most people

think that piranhas are very __________________ creatures. DANGER

However, a __________________ from St Andrews University, Anne Magurran, has recently

announced that to call piranhas cruel killers is not fair. SCIENCE

They __________________ eat fish, plants and insects. USUAL

According to Professor Anne Magurran, piranhas attack people and animals only when

they want to defend themselves. However, most travellers strongly __________________

with this point of view. AGREE

They recommend keeping away from the water where piranhas live. When the fish attack

in groups, it is practically __________________ to survive. POSSIBLE

Whatever your opinion of piranhas, this is a __________________ piece of advice one

should follow. USE

London is famous for its history and its sights. It is also a wonderful place for

shopaholics. There are lots of __________________ places to go. DIFFER

For example, you can go to Oxford Street. Sometimes it gets too crowded and

__________________, especially during the sales.

NOISE

If you don’t like it, go to Covent Garden. There you can have a __________________ cup of

tea or a cappuccino in a quiet coffee house. LOVE

You can also watch a street __________________ there. PERFORM

Portobello Road is the right place to go if you want to buy unique and

__________________ things. USUAL

Shopping in London is always an __________________ experience and it’s worth trying. EXITE

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