Конкурс задания
олимпиадные задания по английскому языку (6, 7, 8 класс)

“Russian culture: etched in stone”

Quiz for grades 6-8

“Oh, my dream has come true, my emotions are full. I am impressed and you can even see tears on my face at the sight of this massive spectacle. Finally, I saw this greatness and this power with my own eyes. A sculpture of incredible strength and ; People say so, looking at this wonder of Russia.

1. They speak about

1. Lake Baikal
2. The Motherland memorial
3. Valley of Geysers

One of the most famous monuments of the Great Patriotic War. Beautiful and impressive statue, great monument in Russia.

2. Whom is the sculpture dedicated to?

1. Defender of Russia
2. Mother of Russia
3. The winner of Russia

3. What city is the famous statue located in nowadays?

1. Stalingrad
2. Leningrad
3. Volgograd

4. The Motherland Memorial got into the Guinness Book of Records as

1. the highest
2. the most beautiful
3. the most courageous

5. What is the name of the memorial complex where this statue is located?

1. Mom’s Complex
2. Mamayev Complex
3. Mamayev Kurgan

There you can see the Eternal Flame, the memorial cemetery, and the sight of the sculpture and it takes your breath away. This is a place that everyone must see and feel. This is the history of our country that everyone should know. I advise you to visit this place.

6. Building of the memorial began in

1. April 1969
2. May 1959
3. February 1950

7. What does the woman hold in her right hand?

1. torch
2. sabre
3. sword

8. What is the height of the statue?

85 meters or 105 meters

9. How many steps leads to the memorial and what do they symbolize?

Keys:

1. Motherland memorial (b)
2. Mother of Russia, moving forward and calling her sons, it is the main symbol of the fight against fascism. (b)
3. Volgograd (c)
4. The highest (a)
5. Mamaev’s kurgan (a)
6. It was started in May 1959 (b)
7. She holds the sword (c)
8. 85 meters
9. The battle for Stalingrad lasted 200 days, 200 steps.

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