Homework
P. 15 Ex. II-III
II.
1. What information does the author give to the reader about Moscow as a capital?
The information that the author gives the reader about Moscow is that it is the political center of Russia. It is also the major cultural and transportation center.
2. What does the author say about the tourist's initial impression of Moscow?
The initial impression of Moscow that a tourist gets is it's massive architectural style, like the main thoroughfares which are six to eight lanes wide, requiring pedestrians to use underground passageways.
3. What does she write about the people in Moscow?
The author writes that the people of Moscow are (like most Russians and their fellow Slavs in Ukraine and Belorussia) generous, considerate, emotional and friendly.
4. What fact from the history of our country does she recall to describe the Russian people?
The author recalls "The Great Patriotic War" to further describe the Russian people.
III.
1. Moscow is the major cultural and transportational center of the country.
2. The thoroughfares are six to eight lanes wide.
3. Pedestrians are required to use underground passageways at various intersections.
4. I saw them crowding the cafes, shops, streets, Metro stations.
5. I watched them packing the parks and the theaters.
