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E. In Ukraine it is a very popular kind of sports. Many objects are necessary. First of all, it is a gymnasium, wall bars, climbing rope, balance-beam1, horizontal bar, mat, parallel bars.
F. It is the main part of events of the Summer Olympic Games. Events consist of running, walking, throwing and jumping.
Listen and say if the following statements are true or false.
1. The London Marathon is a traditional race.
2. It was founded by a journalist.
3. It started in 1981 after the famous New York Marathon.
4. Serious athletes do not take part in it.
5. People collect money for charity during the Marathon.
6. More than 30,000 runners take part in it every year.
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Read the text and discuss the questions below.
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A Place to Live
Everyone needs somewhere to live and work. In cities it is cheaper to provide hospitals, schools and roads and there are more jobs. But as cities become larger, space and the high cost of land become a problem. The answer in most cities has been to build up rather than out. But tall buildings can be a problem in parts of the world where there are earthquakes. As a result, some architects are thinking of going down. There are plans for huge underground cities of 100,000 people with offices, theatres, libraries, hotels, sports centres and a complete transport system. The first city will be built in this century, the main problem is whether people can live without seeing the sun and sky. One idea is that people will live on the surface but travel down into the ground for their work and entertainment. However, there are other solutions. For example, in the USA there is a university building that goes 35 metres underground. People in the building get some sunlight and a "view from out of the window" thanks to a system of mirrors. Another solution may be to create weather. For example, in Tokyo there is a television station that is two metres below the ground. On a rainy night, a special shower creates the sound of rain in the studio as well.
1. Do you think the plans of living under the ground can be realistic? Why? Why not?
2. What problems can people have when they start building underground cities?
3. What problems can people have when they start living in underground cities?
4. Do you have any other ideas for solving the problem of big cities? If yes, what are they?
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balance-beam — спорт, гімнастична колода
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