The document discusses the history and importance of chocolate in human civilization. It notes that chocolate originated in Mesoamerica over 3000 years ago and was prized by the Aztecs and Mayans for its taste. Cocoa beans were used as currency and their cultivation was tightly regulated. The Spanish brought cocoa beans back to Europe in the 16th century, starting chocolate's global spread and popularity as both a drink and confection.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un paquete de sanciones contra Rusia por su invasión de Ucrania. Las sanciones incluyen restricciones a las importaciones de productos rusos clave como el acero y la madera, así como medidas contra bancos y funcionarios rusos. Los líderes de la UE esperan que las sanciones aumenten la presión económica sobre Rusia y la disuadan de continuar su agresión contra Ucrania.
The document discusses the history and importance of chocolate in human civilization. It notes that chocolate originated in Mesoamerica over 3000 years ago and was prized by the Aztecs and Mayans for its taste. Cocoa beans were used as currency and their cultivation was tightly regulated. The Spanish brought cocoa beans back to Europe in the 16th century, starting chocolate's global spread and popularity as both a drink and confection.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un paquete de sanciones contra Rusia por su invasión de Ucrania. Las sanciones incluyen restricciones a las importaciones de productos rusos clave como el acero y la madera, así como medidas contra bancos y funcionarios rusos. Los líderes de la UE esperan que las sanciones aumenten la presión económica sobre Rusia y la disuadan de continuar su agresión contra Ucrania.
This document contains instructions for completing practice tests to prepare for the speaking part of the Unified State Exam in English. It provides guidelines on the time allotted for each task: 1.5 minutes to prepare and 2 minutes to read a short text aloud for Task 1; 40 seconds to answer each question in a phone survey for Task 2; and 1.5 minutes to prepare and 2 minutes to give a continuous speech on a topic for Task 3. The entire speaking section is allowed 15 minutes. The practice tests are designed to match the format, level and topics of the exam in order to help students review material and practice necessary vocabulary.
The document contains sample tasks and instructions for practicing the speaking part of the Unified State Exam in English (USE) in Russia. It includes 160 sample tasks formatted and at a difficulty level matching the real exam. The tasks can be used to prepare students for the USE in 10th and 11th grades. All texts in Task 1 are recorded so students can check their pronunciation. An audio file of the recordings can be downloaded by scanning the QR code on the cover or via a provided link. The instructions explain how to complete each type of task within the timed limits of the real exam.
This document contains instructions for completing practice tests to prepare for the speaking part of the Unified State Exam in English. It provides guidelines on the time allotted for each task: 1.5 minutes to prepare and 2 minutes to read a short text aloud for Task 1; 40 seconds to answer each question in a phone survey for Task 2; and 1.5 minutes to prepare and 2 minutes to give a continuous speech on a topic for Task 3. The entire speaking section is allowed 15 minutes. The practice tests are designed to match the format, level and topics of the exam in order to help students review material and practice necessary vocabulary.
The document contains sample tasks and instructions for practicing the speaking part of the Unified State Exam in English (USE) in Russia. It includes 160 sample tasks formatted and at a difficulty level matching the real exam. The tasks can be used to prepare students for the USE in 10th and 11th grades. All texts in Task 1 are recorded so students can check their pronunciation. An audio file of the recordings can be downloaded by scanning the QR code on the cover or via a provided link. The instructions explain how to complete each type of task within the timed limits of the real exam.