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Недавно на платформе LingvoHabit вышел курс английского языка для продвинутого уровня Famous Places. Формат: текст и аудио.
Каждый урок посвящён известной достопримечательности или одному из так называемых чудес света. Включает в себя: текст по теме, аудио озвучка текста, список слов к уроку, упражнения на практику пройденного (перевод фраз, тест, аудирование).
В этой статье частично приводим пример одного из уроков по теме Easter Island.
Словарь
| Слово / Перевод | Перевод | Пример | |
|---|---|---|---|
| abandoned заброшенный , покинутый | заброшенный, покинутый |
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| be in for a surprise быть удивлённым , удивиться , ждать сюрприз | быть удивлённым, удивиться, ждать сюрприз |
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| descent происхождение , спуск | происхождение, спуск |
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| figure out выяснить , разобраться , вычислить | выяснить, разобраться, вычислить |
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| forecast прогнозировать , предсказывать , предвидеть | прогнозировать, предсказывать, предвидеть |
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| make for содействовать , способствовать | содействовать, способствовать |
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| scenery пейзаж | пейзаж |
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| shack хижина , будка | хижина, будка |
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| sturdy крепкий , стойкий | крепкий, стойкий |
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Текст
Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui or Isla de Pascua, is a famous volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean. Located about 3600 kilometres west of Chile, the island is famous for its mysterious history, which the world has failed to figure out even today.
The Mystery of Easter Island
If you ever happen to visit Easter Island, you are in for a surprise. You'll be received by giant rock statues with gigantic heads and torsos staring at you along the coastline. Strangely enough, this is what Dutch sea captain Jacob Roggeveen saw when he came to the island on an Easter Sunday in 1722.
More than eight hundred statues are present on the now treeless island, raising questions about the island's population. Early predictions forecast about 1500 people, which is surprisingly few considering the many statues present.
These statues on the island are known as moai and are made from volcanic ash called tuff. The tuff was present in a quarry in a place called Rano Raraku. However, most of these statues were half-done and then abandoned.
Historians believe that Polynesian inhabitants made these statues when they used to live there. Nevertheless, why they made these statues, what they mean, and why the inhabitants left them incomplete still remain a mystery.
As of today, the island is home to around 7,750 people. The locals are primarily of Polynesian descent and speak a local dialect. In addition, they also speak Spanish.
Best Activities on Easter Island
Apart from the moai statues, that certainly make Easter Island famous, the island is also known for its breathtaking beauty. Volcanic rocks outline the island's coast, and royal blue water with white tides, make for beautiful scenery on the island.
There are two main beaches on the island for tourists to enjoy. The first beach, Anakena, is a white coral sand beach with various shacks offering fresh food and drinks. The other beach is known as Ovahe Beach. If you are not an introvert or want to enjoy some "me time" in peace, the less-crowded Ovahe Beach is for you.
Visitors can also hike and bike all over the island. Maps and guidebooks are available for such activities. However, make sure not to touch any moai along the way. These statues hold great religious significance to the locals, and visitors cannot touch them.
Those with a sense of adventure can also explore the many underground caves formed by lava flows. Carry some hiking shoes and a sturdy flashlight to make the journey smooth.
Тест
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