Test 2 read the text below. for each empty space (1-9) choose the correct answer (а, в, c or d maria (1) to improve her spanish. therefore, she (2) a lan¬guage course in madrid at the moment. she (3) with a host family and must (4) the tube to get to her language school. it (5) only a five-minute walk to the nearest tube station. the train (6) at half past eight. the first lesson (7) 9 o’clock. in the afternoons, the school (8) sightseeing tours in and around madrid. tomorrow, the students of the language school (9) on an excursion around the city. a в c d 1 want wanting wants to want 2 to do is doing does do 3 stay to stay is staying stays 4 to take taking takes take 5 is be to be is being 6 leave leaves leaving is leaving 7 to begin begins beginning begin 8 offering is offering offers offer 9 are going is going go goes

1)C

2)B

3)C

4)D

5)A

6)B

7)B

8)C

9)A

Московский зоопарк является одним из крупнейших и старейших зоопарков в России. Он появился в Москве в 1864 году и в нём тогда было 286 животных. Сегодня в зоопарке более 6000 различных животных: слоны и жирафы, белые медведи и бурые медведи, белки и лисы, олени и волки, львы и тигры. Первые здания зоопарка сначала были деревянными. Сейчас животные живут в каменных зданиях, когда холодно на улице. Московский зоопарк расположен в центре города. Когда вы попадаете туда, вы попадаете в мир животных. Существуют  две большие территории в зоопарке с высоким мостом между ними. В прудах зоопарка  можно увидеть красивых водоплавающих птиц. Работники зоопарка, ухаживающие за животными, кормят их, следят за их здоровьем, чистят их клетки. Они знают много о птицах и животных, и часто отвечают на вопросы посетителей. Московский зоопарк открыт во все времена года.(круглый год)  Дети и их родители любят приходить туда. В настоящее время планируется переместить Московский зоопарк на новую более обширную территорию.
Moscow Zoo is one of the largest and oldest zoos in Russia. It appeared in Moscow in 1864 and had 286 animals then. There are more than 6,000 different animals in its rich collection now: elephants and giraffes, polar bears and brown bears l, squirrels and foxes, deer and wolves, lions and tigers. At first the zoo's buildings were wooden. Now animals live in stone buildings when it is cold outdoors. Moscow Zoo is situated in the centre of the city. When you get there, you are in the animal world. There are two large territories in the zoo with a high bridge between them. In the zoo ponds you can see beautiful water birds. The zoo keepers, workers who look after the animals, feed them, keep them healthy, clean their cages. They know a lot about birds and animals and often answer the visitors' questions. Moscow Zoo is open in all seasons. Children and their parents enjoy going there. Now there are plans to move Moscow Zoo to a new larger territory.

Places of Interest in Russia Russia is the largest country in the world. It has a long and interesting history. The country is famous for its numerous places of interest. The capital of Russia is Moscow, and it’s the biggest city in the country. Another big and famous city in Russia is Saint Petersburg. It has once been a capital of the country. These two cities have the majority of Russian sights. For example, the Kremlin, which is situated in the heart of Moscow, the Bolshoi Theater, which is also in Moscow and many others. Also, tourists can take part in some authentic festivals when visiting these cities. Another famous sight in Russia is situated in the center of Asia. It’s called Altay. Many tourists want to see this amazing region, which is known for its crystal clear lakes, high mountains and other natural wonders. The deepest lake in the world, Baikal, is also situated in Russia, in the East Siberian region.