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Vocabulary. On each line write the correct definition of the underlined expression.
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On each line write the correct definition of the underlined expression.
1. Her beauty was really incredible.
a. so nice that it was impossible to believe
b. it was difficult to understand
2. The king again sent his a mbassadors with the demand to obey his will.
a. an official who represents their authority
b. a person who likes to travel
3. Tomiris became furious
a. she became very happy
b. she became violent
4. A small group of Scythes made an ambush the enemies when they were having a rest.
a. They suddenly attacked the enemy
b. They waited themselves to be attacked
5. Her image accumulates such features as strength of character, will, wisdom, tragedy and at the same time a great parental love.
a. send to somebody else
b. gather together
Comprehension
A) Looking for Main Ideas
Write complete answers to these questions
1. What was the main goal of the Persian king?
2. Why did the Massagets stand up to the Persians?
3. Do you think Tomiris was cruel to behead the Persian king?
B) Looking for Details
Circle T if the sentence is true. Circle F if the sentence is false.
| 1. It was the time when the Persian army wanted to defend the Scythian tribes | T F |
| 2. According to the legend Kir sent a lot of money and gifts to Tomiris | T F |
| 3. The Persian army was enormous but not bigger than the Scythe’s | T F |
| 4. Not many people in Kazakhstan know about Tomiris | T F |
| 5. The final battle was very interesting and exciting. Only few people were killed | T F |
Grammar
Replace the underlined pronouns in the sentences with the correct nouns or phrases.
Small groups, Tomiris’s, the Scythes, the Persian king, attitude
1. Because of it he offered Tomiris to become his wife.
2. They served as the prototypes for many mythical characters, including centaurs and horse women.
3. It would be a bad example for other conquered peoples.
4. The Persian pursuing them didn’t see that they had come too far into the desert.
5. Her beauty was really incredible
Discussion
Discuss these issues with your classmates.
1. What other famous heroes do you know? Why are they so well-known? What heroic event are they famous for?
2. When your country is in danger are ready to do everything to defend it? What can you do for it?
3. Is it possible for a woman to be the leader of the army?
Writing
Write some sentences or a short composition about this topic.
What features of character must the leader of the army have? Tell a story of your favorite hero.