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251 Read the article about lotteries, and answer the questions. The word lottery comes from the Dutch word loterij, from the verb lot, which means fate. Many countries use lotteries as a way of making money for various public projects such as education programmes, buildings, universities, etc. There have been lotteries through much of history. The first ones were probably around 200 BC in what is now China. There are references to lotteries in many ancient texts, including Homer’s The Iliad. People think that the first European lottery was in the Roman Empire when Augustus Caesar held a lottery to raise money for repairs to the city of Rome. The first public lottery was in Sluis in the Netherlands in 1434. Several years later, other lotteries began to appear – this time with money as prizes. In England, Queen Elizabeth I held the first lottery in 1566 to get money for ‘public works’. America’s passion for lotteries began in 1612 when King James I gave the Virginia Company of London the right to raise money. The company used this money to finance the first settlement in America. After that, lotteries continued to be a popular way of making money for the colonies – in fact there were over 200 lotteries between 1744 and the American Revolution. The money they made helped to build libraries, churches and roads amongst other things. However, after the Revolution, there were a lot of scandals around lotteries and by the late 19th century they were banned in many states. They were illegal in the US until after World War II. Nowadays, there are lotteries throughout the US and the world. Instant lottery tickets, where you scratch off the surface of the card, first appeared in the 1970s and are now an important part of lottery revenue for many governments. scratch off (paragraph 4) means … Открыть
252 Read the article about lotteries, and answer the questions. The word lottery comes from the Dutch word loterij, from the verb lot, which means fate. Many countries use lotteries as a way of making money for various public projects such as education programmes, buildings, universities, etc. There have been lotteries through much of history. The first ones were probably around 200 BC in what is now China. There are references to lotteries in many ancient texts, including Homer’s The Iliad. People think that the first European lottery was in the Roman Empire when Augustus Caesar held a lottery to raise money for repairs to the city of Rome. The first public lottery was in Sluis in the Netherlands in 1434. Several years later, other lotteries began to appear – this time with money as prizes. In England, Queen Elizabeth I held the first lottery in 1566 to get money for ‘public works’. America’s passion for lotteries began in 1612 when King James I gave the Virginia Company of London the right to raise money. The company used this money to finance the first settlement in America. After that, lotteries continued to be a popular way of making money for the colonies – in fact there were over 200 lotteries between 1744 and the American Revolution. The money they made helped to build libraries, churches and roads amongst other things. However, after the Revolution, there were a lot of scandals around lotteries and by the late 19th century they were banned in many states. They were illegal in the US until after World War II. Nowadays, there are lotteries throughout the US and the world. Instant lottery tickets, where you scratch off the surface of the card, first appeared in the 1970s and are now an important part of lottery revenue for many governments. revenue (paragraph 4) means … Открыть
253 Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions. Eva is going canoeing on holiday. She’s a bit worried … (1) falling … (2) the water. Открыть
254 Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions. My cat’s very fond … (1) jumping … (2) high walls, and she never hurts herself. Открыть
255 Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions. I’m really interested … climbing … Mount Everest. Открыть
256 Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions. There’s a long tunnel under the road near our house. I’m afraid … walking … it at night. Открыть
257 Read the holiday advertisements, and answer the questions. 1. Red Sea sunshine. If you fancy some winter sun, you’ll get it during a 7-night stay at the Calm Hotel in Sharm El Sheik for £415 per person, half-board including flights from London Gatwick. Visit www.calmholidays.com. Depart 8th Oct. 2. German mini-cruise. See the beautiful Ahr Valley during a 6-day cruise, including a stay in the village of Altenhar, from £300 pp B&B including ferry crossing and accommodation. Call 0800-112-1112. Depart 11th Oct. 3. A week in South Devon. Forget the hassle of airports! Set on a hilltop near Ermington, with shared use of an indoor pool, The Barn sleeps 8 (+ pet) and costs just £613 for a week’s stay. Visit www.barnholidays.co.uk. Until end Oct. 4. Halloween Vegas-style. The 4-star Shine Hotel in Las Vegas is offering a 4-night stay, including a ghostly party on The Strip, for £555 pp (including flights). Call 0800-316-3124. Depart 29th & 30th Oct. 5. Mountain idyll in Slovenia. If you fancy a weekend break in a magical setting, you’ll find it at Lake Bled in Slovenia’s Julian Alps. And you won’t pay Swiss prices. Walking, swimming and riding. Return flights to Ljubljana from £40, with optional stay in 5-star hotel for £75 per night, two sharing. Call 0800-656-4500. 19. Read the holiday advertisements, and answer the questions. Guess the meaning of these words from the context. The words are in bold in the text. hassle (advertisement 3) means … Открыть
258 Complete the sentences with the correct verb. I’m hoping to … £500 from my mother to go on holiday in April. Открыть
259 Read the holiday advertisements, and answer the questions. Red Sea sunshine. If you fancy some winter sun, you’ll get it during a 7-night stay at the Calm Hotel in Sharm El Sheik for £415 per person, half-board including flights from London Gatwick. Visit www.calmholidays.com. Depart 8th Oct. German mini-cruise. See the beautiful Ahr Valley during a 6-day cruise, including a stay in the village of Altenhar, from £300 pp B&B including ferry crossing and accommodation. Call 0800-112-1112. Depart 11th Oct. A week in South Devon. Forget the hassle of airports! Set on a hilltop near Ermington, with shared use of an indoor pool, The Barn sleeps 8 (+ pet) and costs just £613 for a week’s stay. Visit www.barnholidays.co.uk. Until end Oct. Halloween Vegas-style. The 4-star Shine Hotel in Las Vegas is offering a 4-night stay, including a ghostly party on The Strip, for £555 pp (including flights). Call 0800-316-3124. Depart 29th & 30th Oct. Mountain idyll in Slovenia. If you fancy a weekend break in a magical setting, you’ll find it at Lake Bled in Slovenia’s Julian Alps. And you won’t pay Swiss prices. Walking, swimming and riding. Return flights to Ljubljana from £40, with optional stay in 5-star hotel for £75 per night, two sharing. Call 0800-656-4500. idyll (advertisement 5) means … Открыть
260 Complete the sentences with play, go or do. How often do you … swimming? Открыть