Starlight 10, Module 1 FOCUS ON RNE

Moscow Marathon

The procession winds its way through Moscow. Leading the way are smiling, waving women dressed in uniforms 1)___. Next comes a full military orchestra, in step and playing loudly. After them are the runners, several thousand of them, representing the four corners of the globe. I am among them, and I simply cannot believe that I am a participant in this awe-inspiring event.

We stop at Red Square in front of the cathedral of St Basil, one of the most beautiful buildings on Earth. The bells on the Spassky Tower of the Kremlin strike 11 times, and the Deputy Mayor of Moscow shouts out the signal 2)___.

I am running the Moscow Marathon! I repeat these words silently to myself like a mantra. As I quickly look around me, I see that most of my fellow runners are Russian. They are not wearing fancy sun-glasses or namebrand shorts, 3)___. What is more, they look incredibly determined to not only complete the course, but to win it. I realise I have my work cut out for me.

The Moscow Marathon course is surely among the most scenic on the planet. It runs through the heart of Moscow, along the Moscow River, 4)___. Along the route are palaces, cathedrals, churches with shining gold cupolas, well-kept parks, sparkling fountains and stately monuments. The wide avenues and boulevards are spotlessly clean 5)___. From almost anywhere along the course, the seven huge neo-Gothic skyscrapers built by Stalin can be seen.

Before I know it, the finish line comes into view. The last quarter mile! I am nowhere near the front of the pack, but I can hear the boisterous applause ahead 6)___. I feel no sense of defeat. I came to this historic city to compete, to complete the Moscow Marathon. In a few minutes I will have done what I had set out to do. And with the little breath that I have left, all I can say is that it is the greatest feeling in the world.

A. but they still look like professionals.
В. and lined with busy shops, restaurants, and cafés.
С. which are similar to those worn by the proud soldiers of the Napoleonic Wars.
D. as the first few lead runners cross the finish line.
E. and I wonder whether I can complete the run.
F. that starts us off on our gruelling 26.2-mile race through the streets of the ancient city.
G. passing the ancient walls of the Kremlin.

1-C
2-F
3-A
4-G
5-B
6-D

Moscow Marathon
Московский марафон

The procession winds its way through Moscow. Leading the way are smiling, waving women dressed in uniforms which are similar to those worn by the proud soldiers of the Napoleonic Wars.. Next comes a full military orchestra, in step and playing loudly. After them are the runners, several thousand of them, representing the four corners of the globe. I am among them, and I simply cannot believe that I am a participant in this awe-inspiring event.

Процессия охватывает улицы Москвы (дословно: процессия обвивает свой путь сквозь Москву). Идущие впереди – это улыбающиеся, машущие женщины, одетые в форму, которая похожа на ту, которую носили гордые солдаты во время войны с Наполеоном. Следующим в такт идет полный военный оркестр и играет громкую музыку. После них идут бегуны, несколько тысяч, представляя пять уголков земного шара. Я среди них, и я просто не могу поверить, что я участник этого захватывающего дух события.

We stop at Red Square in front of the cathedral of St Basil, one of the most beautiful buildings on Earth. The bells on the Spassky Tower of the Kremlin strike 11 times, and the Deputy Mayor of Moscow shouts out the signal that starts us off on our gruelling 26.2-mile race through the streets of the ancient city..

I am running the Moscow Marathon! I repeat these words silently to myself like a mantra. As I quickly look around me, I see that most of my fellow runners are Russian. They are not wearing fancy sun-glasses or namebrand shorts, but they still look like professionals.. What is more, they look incredibly determined to not only complete the course, but to win it. I realise I have my work cut out for me.

Я бегу московский марафон! Я тихо повторяю про себя эти слова,словно мантру. Когда я быстро осматриваюсь, я вижу, что большинство товарищей – из России. Они не носят причудливых солнечных очков или брендовых шорт, но все они выглядят, как профессионалы Более того, они выглядят невероятно решительными не только пробежать всю дистанцию, но и выиграть. Я понимаю, что это задача по мне.

The Moscow Marathon course is surely among the most scenic on the planet. It runs through the heart of Moscow, along the Moscow River, passing the ancient walls of the Kremlin.. Along the route are palaces, cathedrals, churches with shining gold cupolas, well-kept parks, sparkling fountains and stately monuments. The wide avenues and boulevards are spotlessly clean and lined with busy shops, restaurants, and cafés.. From almost anywhere along the course, the seven huge neo-Gothic skyscrapers built by Stalin can be seen.

Московский марафон – это, безусловно, одно из самых зрелищных событий на планете. Он проходит по центру Москвы, вдоль Москвы-реки, проходя мимо древних стен Кремля. На его пути находятся дворцы, соборы, церкви с блестящими золотыми куполами, ухоженные парки, брызгающие фонтаны и величественные памятники. Широкие улицы и бульвары безупречно чисты и усеяны магазинами, ресторанами и кафе. На всем пути почти отовсюду можно видеть семь огромных нео-готических небоскребов, построенных Сталиным.

Before I know it, the finish line comes into view. The last quarter mile! I am nowhere near the front of the pack, but I can hear the boisterous applause ahead as the first few lead runners cross the finish line.. I feel no sense of defeat. I came to this historic city to compete, to complete the Moscow Marathon. In a few minutes I will have done what I had set out to do. And with the little breath that I have left, all I can say is that it is the greatest feeling in the world.

Я и не заметил, как в поле зрения показалась финишная линия. Последняя четверть мили! Я совершенно далек от толпы, но я могу слышать бурные аплодисменты впереди, когда первые лидирующие бегуны пересекают финишную линию. Я не чувствую поражения. Я приехал в этот исторический город, чтобы состязаться, пройти всю дистанцию московского марафона. Через несколько минут я сделаю то, что наметил для себя. И, испытывая нехватку воздуха, все, что я могу сказать, – это величайшее чувство в мире.

The Walk

Natalie raised her face to the warm spring sun and took a deep breath. How wonderful it was, she 1) __THINK__ to be out in the fresh air again after a long, cold winter.
“Come on, hurry up, or we 2) __BE__ late for lunch!” Leo said as he walked along the forest path ahead of her.
They 3) __WALK__ through the woods all morning and Leo was beginning to get hungry after all the exercise.
“We’ve got plenty of time,” replied Natalie cheerfully,“and I 4) __ NOT WANT__ to go home yet. It’s so lovely here,” she added.
Leo 5)__SURPRISE__ by her enthusiasm. Natalie hadn’t been very keen to come walking when he first suggested it.
“You are funny,” he said.“Where 6) __ GET__ (you) so much energy from all of a sudden?”
“Oh, I’m not sure,” Natalie said, 7) __LAUGH__ happily, “but perhaps the fresh spring air and the good company might have something to do with it.”

The Walk

Natalie raised her face to the warm spring sun and took a deep breath. How wonderful it was, she THOUGHT to be out in the fresh air again after a long, cold winter.
“Come on, hurry up, or we WILL BE late for lunch!” Leo said as he walked along the forest path ahead of her.
They HAD BEEN WALKING through the woods all morning and Leo was beginning to get hungry after all the exercise.
“We’ve got plenty of time,” replied Natalie cheerfully,“and I DON’T WANT to go home yet. It’s so lovely here,” she added.
Leo WAS SURPRISED by her enthusiasm. Natalie hadn’t been very keen to come walking when he first suggested it.
“You are funny,” he said.“Where DID YOU GET so much energy from all of a sudden?”
“Oh, I’m not sure,” Natalie said, LAUGHING happily, “but perhaps the fresh spring air and the good company might have something to do with it.”

Прогулка

Натали подняла лицо к теплому весеннему солнцу и сделала глубокий вздох. Каким же чудом было, подумала она, оказаться вновь на свежем воздухе после долгой, холодной зимы.
“Давай, поторопись, а то мы опоздаем на обед!” – сказал Лео, идя по лесной дорожке спереди.
Они гуляли по лесу все утро, и Лео начинал чувствовать голод после такой нагрузки (дословно: после всех таких упражнений).
“У нас много времени”, – радостно ответила Натали. – “И я пока еще не хочу идти домой. Здесь так мило”, – добавила она.
Лео был удивлен ее энтузиазму. Натали не очень-то и хотела идти на прогулку, когда он первый раз предложил ей это.
“Забавная ты”, – сказал он. “Откуда у тебя так внезапно столько энергии?”
“О, я не знаю (дословно: я не уверена)”, – сказала Натали, счастливо улыбаясь. “Но, может быть, свежий весенний воздух и хорошая компания имеют какое-то отношение к этому”.

Unusual Restaurants

All over the world there are restaurants for people who are looking for dinner with a 1) __DIFFERENT__ Dubai may be hot, but diners need to dress up very 2) __WARM__ for a meal at the Chillout restaurant, where everything is made of ice. Other ice restaurants can be found in Finland, Canada and Russia.

In the Canary Islands, the El Diablo Restaurant uses 3) __VOLCANO__ heat to cook the meals. Situated on the volcano itself, the 4) __CIRCLE__ restaurant has glass walls, providing breathtaking views of the moon-like landscape and the sea beyond.

The Ithaa Restaurant in the Maldives is 5 metres below the Indian Ocean. The curved, transparent walls give diners an amazing view of the 5) __SURROUND__ coral reef. There is a covered staircase leading down to the restaurant so diners remain 6) __COMPLETE__ dry.

Unusual Restaurants

All over the world there are restaurants for people who are looking for dinner with a DIFFERENCE.

Dubai may be hot, but diners need to dress up very WARMLY for a meal at the Chillout restaurant, where everything is made of ice. Other ice restaurants can be found in Finland, Canada and Russia.

In the Canary Islands, the El Diablo Restaurant uses VOLCANIC heat to cook the meals. Situated on the volcano itself, the CIRCULAR restaurant has glass walls, providing breathtaking views of the moon-like landscape and the sea beyond.

The Ithaa Restaurant in the Maldives is 5 metres below the Indian Ocean. The curved, transparent walls give diners an amazing view of the SURROUNDING coral reef. There is a covered staircase leading down to the restaurant so diners remain COMPLETELY dry.

Необычные рестораны

По всему миру есть рестораны для людей, стремящихся пообедать необычно.

В Дубаи может быть жарко, но, чтобы поесть в ресторане “Chillout”, где все сделано изо льда, люди должны одеваться очень тепло. Еще ледяные рестораны можно найти в Финляндии, Канаде и России.

На Канарских островах ресторан “El Diablo” использует вулканическое тепло, чтобы приготовить еду. Сам по себе расположенный на вулкане, движущийся по кругу ресторан имеет стеклянные стены, обеспечивающие захватывающий вид освещенного луной ландшафта и лежащего за ним моря.

Ресторан “Ithaa” на Мальдивских островах находится на уровне пяти метров под Индийским океаном. Изогнутые прозрачные стены дают посетителям удивительный вид окружающего кораллового рифа. Есть также закрытая лестничная клетка, ведущая в ресторан, так что посетители остаются совершенно сухими.

Moscow hosts unique Winter Sports events

In February 2008, 25.000 spectators attended a Snowboard World Cup event at Moscow State University. The youngest competitor, 15-year-old Roope Tonteri from Finland, 1)___ the finals and finished second. The event was made possible because a special ramp, 46 metres high, was built.

In January 2009, Russia again showed its support 2)___ winter sports. In the Vorobyevy Hills, in central Moscow, a giant purpose-built ski ramp was constructed for the International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup Race. It was so large that it entered the Guinness Book of Records.

The FIS had been encouraged by the 3)___ of the 2008 snowboarding event to hold an Alpine event in Moscow. Ironically, at the time of the event, it was the warmest winter 4)___ in Moscow, and snow had to be brought in from Siberia. The snow was transported to Moscow in refrigerated train carriages.

More than 20,000 people watched the 2009 event in Moscow. Sixteen top international competitors from 10 countries 5)___ part in the parallel slalom race, including two Russian athletes. After the competition the athletes visited Sochi. They were shown the 6)___ of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games and went skiing with the Russian Prime Minister.

These events in Moscow clearly demonstrated to the world Russia’s readiness to 7)___ winter sports events in the future.

1) A. achieved B. arrived C. reached D. competed
2) A. to B. for C. at D. with
3) A. success B. victory C. feat D. triumph
4) A. never B. ever C. still D. yet
5) A. put B. did C. got D. took
6) A. position B. place C. area D. site
7) A. play B. act C. stage D. perform

1-C
2-B
3-A
4-B
5-D
6-D
7-C

Moscow hosts unique Winter Sports events

In February 2008, 25.000 spectators attended a Snowboard World Cup event at Moscow State University. The youngest competitor, 15-year-old Roope Tonteri from Finland, reached the finals and finished second. The event was made possible because a special ramp, 46 metres high, was built.

In January 2009, Russia again showed its support for winter sports. In the Vorobyevy Hills, in central Moscow, a giant purpose-built ski ramp was constructed for the International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup Race. It was so large that it entered the Guinness Book of Records.

The FIS had been encouraged by the success of the 2008 snowboarding event to hold an Alpine event in Moscow. Ironically, at the time of the event, it was the warmest winter ever in Moscow, and snow had to be brought in from Siberia. The snow was transported to Moscow in refrigerated train carriages.

More than 20,000 people watched the 2009 event in Moscow. Sixteen top international competitors from 10 countries took part in the parallel slalom race, including two Russian athletes. After the competition the athletes visited Sochi. They were shown the site of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games and went skiing with the Russian Prime Minister.

These events in Moscow clearly demonstrated to the world Russia’s readiness to stage winter sports events in the future.

Москва принимает уникальные зимние спортивные события

В феврале 2008 года 25 тыс. зрителей посетили чемпионат мира по катанию на сноуборде в Московском государственном университете. Самый молодой участник соревнований, 15-летний Руп Тонтери из Финляндии, попа в финал и занял втрое место. Это событие стало возможным благодаря особой наклонной установке высотой в 46 метров.

В январе 2009 года Россия вновь проявила поддержку зимним видам спорта. а Воробьевых Горах в центре Москвы была построена специальная гигантская лыжная установка для чемпионата мира, проводимого международной горнолыжной федерацией. Она была такой большой, что попала в Книгу Рекордов Гиннесса.

Для проведения в Москве чемпионата по горным лыжам Международную горнолыжную федерацию вдохновил успех чемпионата по катанию на сноуборде, который был проведен в 2008 году. По иронии судьбы во время проведения нового чемпионата в Москве стояла самая теплая зима, и снег пришлось доставлять из Сибири. Снег транспортировали в вагонах-рефрижераторах.

Более 20 тыс. людей увидели чемпионат в Москве 2009 года. Шестнадцать лучших участников международного класса из 10 стран приняли участие в параллельном слаломе, включая двух Российских спортсменов. После соревнования эти атлеты посетили Сочи. Им показали место Зимних Олимпийских Игр 2014 года, и они прокатились на лыжах с Российским премьер-министром.

Эти события в Москве ясно продемонстрировали миру готовность России устраивать зимние спортивные события в будущем.