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Nancy Bird Walton was a pioneering Australian airwoman. In the 1930s, rejecting the traditional role of females of her time, she became a fully qualified pilot. She was only 19 at the time.
Nancy Bird wanted to fly almost as soon as she could walk. In 1933, at the age of 18, her passion drove her to take flying lessons. Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, who was the first man to fly across the mid-Pacific, had just opened a pilots’ school near Sydney, and she was among his first pupils. Most women learnt to fly for fun, but Nancy planned to fly for a living.
Using a legacy of 200 pounds from a great aunt plus money loaned by her father, Nancy bought her first aircraft, a Gipsy Moth. Soon after, Nancy and her friend Peggy McKillop took off on a tour, landing at country fairs and giving rides to people who had never seen an aircraft before, let alone a female pilot. While touring, Bird met Reverend Stanley Drummond. He wanted her to set up a flying medical service in New South Wales. In 1935, Nancy was hired to operate the service. Nancy’s own Gipsy Moth was used as an air ambulance. Soon she was able to buy a better-equipped aircraft, and she began covering more and more distant territory. She told others that it was rewarding but lonely work.
During World War II, Nancy trained women in skills needed to help the men flying in the Royal Australian Air Force. She was 24 when she married an Englishman, Charles Walton, with whom she had two children. In 1950, Nancy founded the Australian Women Pilots’ Association (AWPA). In the following decades she received many honors.
One of her last interviews was for the feature length documentary film “Flying Sheilas” which provided a unique insight into her life along with seven other Australian female pilots. In all her years of flying, Nancy was never involved in an accident despite the great risks involved in the early years of aviation.

Нэнси Берд Уолтон была австралийской летчицей-первопроходцем. В 1930-х годах, отказавшись от традиционной роли женщин своего времени, она стала полноценным пилотом. Ей тогда было всего 19 лет.
Нэнси Берд захотела летать, как только научится ходить. В 1933 году, когда ей было 18 лет, она захотела брать уроки по авиации. Сэр Чарльз Кингсфорд Смит, который был первым человеком, совершившим перелет через Среднюю часть Тихого океана, только что открыл школу пилотов недалеко от Сиднея, и она была среди его первых учениц. Большинство женщин учились летать ради развлечения, но Нэнси планировала летать, чтобы заработать себе на жизнь.
Используя наследство в размере 200 фунтов от двоюродной бабушки и деньги, данные в долг ее отцом, Нэнси купила свой первый самолет — Gipsy Moth. Вскоре после этого Нэнси и ее подруга Пегги МакКиллоп отправились в турне, приземлились на деревенских ярмарках и прокатили людей, которые никогда раньше не видели самолетов, не говоря уже о женщинах-пилотах. Во время полетов она познакомилась со Стэнли Драммондом. Он хотел, чтобы она открыла летную медицинскую службу в Новом Южном Уэльсе. В 1935 году Нэнси была нанята для управления службой. Собственный самолет Нэнси использовался в качестве санитарной авиации. Вскоре она смогла купить более современный самолет, и она начала изучать все более отдаленные территории. Она говорила другим, что это была полезная, но одинокая работа.
Во время Второй мировой войны Нэнси обучала женщин навыкам, необходимым для помощи мужчинам, летавшим в Королевских аэролиниях Австралии. Ей было 24 года, когда она вышла замуж за англичанина Чарльза Уолтона, которому родила двое детей. В 1950 году Нэнси основала Австралийскую ассоциацию женщин-пилотов (AWPA). В последующие десятилетия она получила много наград.
Одно из ее последних интервью было для полнометражного документального фильма «Летающая Шейлас», который дал уникальное представление о ее жизни вместе с семью другими австралийскими пилотами. За все годы полетов Нэнси ни разу не попала в аварию, несмотря на большие риски, связанные с ранними годами развития авиации.

TASKS TO THE TEXT

a) Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). If they are false give the correct answer.
1. Nancy Bird broke the traditional perception of careers for women. TRUE
2. There were other women learning to fly at the same time as Nancy did. TRUE
3. Sir Charles Smith gave lesson in his new school. FALSE. Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, who was the first man to fly across the mid-Pacific, had just opened a pilots’ school near Sydney, and she was among his first pupils.
4. Nancy had to borrow money to buy her first airplane. TRUE.
5. Nancy was the founder of the first flying medical service. FALSE. While touring, Bird met Reverend Stanley Drummond. He wanted her to set up a flying medical service in New South Wales. In 1935, Nancy was hired to operate the service.
6. During World War II Nancy was a war pilot. FALSE. During World War II, Nancy trained women in skills needed to help the men flying in the Royal Australian Air Force
7. Nancy hadn’t got a family. FALSE. She was 24 when she married an Englishman, Charles Walton, with whom she had two children
8. Nancy was extremely lucky as a pilot. TRUE.

b) Give the full answers to the questions.
1. What did Nancy Bird become at the age of 19? Nancy Bird Walton was a pioneering Australian airwoman. In the 1930s, rejecting the traditional role of females of her time, she became a fully qualified pilot. She was only 19 at the time.
2. Who was Nancy’s teacher? Sir Charles Kingsford Smith was her teacher.
3. Why did she learn to fly? Most women learnt to fly for fun, but Nancy planned to fly for a living.
4. What did she do after buying her first aircraft? Soon after, Nancy and her friend Peggy McKillop took off on a tour, landing at country fairs and giving rides to people who had never seen an aircraft before, let alone a female pilot.
5. What did Nancy set up in 1935? In 1935, Nancy was hired to operate the service. Nancy’s own Gipsy Moth was used as an air ambulance.
6. What’s your opinion on female pilots? She told others that it was rewarding but lonely work.

c) Give the Russian equivalents to the following words and expressions from the text:
1. to reject
2. qualified
3. for a living
4. to take off on a tour
5. to set up
6. medical service
7. better-equipped
8. to train smb in skills
9. be involved

1. отклонить
2. квалифицированный
3. зарабатывать на жизнь
4. отправиться в путешествие
5. создать
6. медицинское обслуживание
7. лучше оборудованный
8. обучать кого-л. навыкам
9. быть вовлеченным
d) Put the sentences into the right order.
1. In 1935, Nancy was hired to operate the service. 5
2. She married an Englishman, Charles Walton, with whom she had two children. 6
3. In the 1930s, rejecting the traditional role of females of her time, Nancy Bird became a fully qualified pilot. 1
4. Nancy was never involved in an accident despite the great risks involved in the early years of aviation. 7
5. She told others that it was rewarding but lonely work. 4
6. At the age of 18, her passion drove her to take flying lessons. 2
7. Nancy bought her first aircraft, a Gipsy Moth and soon after, Nancy and her friend Peggy McKillop took off on a tour. 3

GRAMMAR AND LEXICAL TASKS

1. Open the brackets using complex object.
1. We don’t like him to prevent us from making it.
2. Everyone considered her to be a good person.
3. They want him to be treated like Peter.
4. We would like the car to be bought by Monday.
5. Rob expected Rose to be invited to the celebration party by the Tailors.
6. Children don’t want parents to be late for their wedding ceremony.
7. People want her to be introduced them to the director.
8. We would like him to fix the appointment for us for Saturday.
9. Everyone expected the meeting to be held in the head office.
10. Grandmother wanted Rosie to tell her news in brief.
11. I expect him to arrange everything by the time I return from our trip.
12. Does he want me to show him around the city?
13. We’d like the specialist to look through our papers.
14. Does he want you to stay in this room any longer?

2. Choose an appropriate variant:
1. — _______ (1) you retell this text in English right now?
— Unfortunately I _______ (2). _______ (3) to do this I _______ (4) to repeat some words which I _______ (5).

a. 1. can 2. can’t 3. to be able 4. have 5. need
b. 1. can 2. can’t 3. be able 4. have 5. need
c. 1. must 2. can’t 3. to be able 4. must 5. can
d. 1. shall 2. can’t 3. to be able 4. can 5. need

2. He _______ (1) write in German, but he _______ (2) to speak the language fluently. He _______ (3) to listen to many tapes _______ (4) to understand native speakers when he _______ (5) to work in Germany.

a. 1. can 2. isn’t able 3. ’11 have 4. to be able 5.’11 have
b. 1. can 2. can’t 3. ’11 have 4. to be able 5. has
c. 1. can 2. isn’t able 3. ’11 have 4. to be able 5. has
d. 1. is able 2. isn’t able 3. ’11 have 4. to be able 5. has

3. — _______ (1) I come in?
— No, you _______ (2) because the bell has already rung.
— Oh, I’m sorry. _______ (3) I go to the dean’s office for permission?
— No, you _______ (4). You _______ (5) join us after the break.

a. 1. shall 2. mustn’t 3. shall 4. needn’t 5. may
b. 1. may 2. must 3. shall 4. needn’t 5. may
c. 1. may 2. mustn’t 3. shall 4. need 5. may
d. 1. may 2. mustn’t 3. shall 4. needn’t 5. may

4. If you _______ (1) to work much, you _______ (2) to go in for sports. If you _______ (3) to go in for sports, you _______ (4) become unfit. So, you _______ (5) decide what is better.

a. 1. ’11 have 2. won’t be able 3. aren’t able 4. may 5. must
b. 1. have 2. aren’t able 3. aren’t able 4. may 5. must
c. 1. have 2. won’t be able 3. aren’t able 4. may 5. must
d. 1. have 2. won’t be able 3. won’t be able 4. may 5. must

5. — The plane to Boston _______ (1) to take off in 15 minutes. _______ (2) you do me a favour? _______ (3) I pass through the Customs without checking my suitcase?
— I’m sorry you _______ (4). All passengers _______ (5) open their suitcases.

a. 1. is 2. could 3. may 4. may not 5. must
b. 1. will 2. can 3. mау 4. may not 5. must
c. 1. is 2. could 3. shall 4. may not 5. must
d. 1. is 2. could 3. may 4. may 5. must

3. Match the word-combination with its definition.
1 offer assistance H A know
2 work with setting E B judge, blame
3 adoption K C growth of ferocity
4 be aware of A D difference in opportunities, power, money, etc
5 abuse L E work with group of people
6 condemn B F local, native
7 inequality D G extermination of people’s poor state of living
8 hidden unemployment J H suggest help
9 indigenous F I difference in statements
10 poverty eradication G J people without work who are not counted
11 an escalation of violence C K taking a child from foster home to a family
12 contradictions in the arguments I L violent or unfair treatment

4. Fill in the blanks with parts of sentences.
Healthy school meals
Children at Southdown Infants School in Bath enjoy tasty homemade meals such as roast turkey with fresh vegetables, chicken, salad and fresh fruit for pudding. Vegetables are 1 C. Instead of crisps, chocolate and sweets, the school canteen serves organic carrots, dried fruit and fresh seasonal fruit in bags for 10p,2 F
Southdown’s healthy eating initiative began four years ago with the start of a breakfast club.
Now Ms. Culley, the head teacher of the school, says that the teachers very clearly see the link between diet and concentration. “Children’s concentration and behavior 3 _______D_________.” The teachers would also like to give the children the experience of eating together. It turned out that some children weren’t used to that.
Pupils are also encouraged to find out more about where their food comes from by 4 B
Parents are also involved and are invited in to try school dinners on special occasions, 5 A
The efforts of staff, pupils and parents to create a healthy eating environment were recognized earlier this month6 G the Best School Dinner award.
Ms. Culley said: “We are happy to win this award. Healthy eating is at the centre of everything we do. It’s really rewarding to see so many children enjoy real food.”

A. such as Easter and Christmas
B. visiting a local farm
C. local, fresh and organic where possible
D. provide good quality food
E. definitely improve after a good meal
F. and about 100 bags are sold each day
G. when the school was awarded

5. Translate the sentences.
1. May I use your phone? – Yes, you may but for a few minutes. I’m waiting for a call.
2. Everyone considered her to be a good person. She was a perfect wife and mother. Her children were always taken care of by her. Mary could swim and ski well. Little John couldn`t speak Spanish well but he was taking classes twice a week and liked doing his homework.
3. Our observatory could still be used for training purposes, but the research had to be moved into the space. Nick can answer all the questions about the situation. You should invite him to your studio.
4. Jane feels frustrated without having any idea what to write in her blog. She should find the way out. Her cousin Mary got married a few weeks ago. They may have their honeymoon now. She must have a great number of interesting photos in Face book. So Jane must find her cousin in the web.
5. Jeremy didn’t mind working late, but now he thinks he should spend more time with his wife and kids. He worked hard and must be tired now. Besides, his wife wanted him to take them to the seaside.
1. Могу я воспользоваться твоим телефоном? — Можно, но на несколько минут. Я жду звонка.
2. Все считали ее хорошим человеком. Она была идеальной женой и матерью. Она всегда заботилась о своих детях. Мэри хорошо умела плавать и кататься на лыжах. Маленький Джон плохо говорил по-испански, но он ходил на занятия два раза в неделю и любил делать уроки.
3. Нашу обсерваторию еще можно было использовать в учебных целях, но исследования пришлось перенести в космос. Ник может ответить на все вопросы по ситуации. Вы должны пригласить его в свою студию.
4. Джейн расстроена, даже не зная, о чем писать в своем блоге. Она должна найти выход. Ее двоюродная сестра Мэри вышла замуж несколько недель назад. У них сейчас может быть медовый месяц. У нее должно быть огромное количество интересных фото в Фейсбуке. Так что Джейн должна найти в сети свою кузину.
5. Джереми был не против работать допоздна, но теперь он считает, что ему следует проводить больше времени с женой и детьми. Он много работал и, должно быть, теперь устал. Кроме того, его жена хотела, чтобы он отвез их на море.
1. В прошлом году мы должны были получить новое оборудование, но компания разорилась и не смогла оплатить его. Марк не мог знать об этом. Мы хотели, чтобы он назначил нам встречу с новыми спонсорами на пятницу. Но он не ожидал, что собрание состоится в головном офисе и не перезвонил нам.
2. Доктор осмотрел девочку и понял, что она не могла разговаривать после такого стресса. «Ей следует остаться в больнице. Прослушивание классической музыки поможет ей снизить уровень стресса» — заключил он.
3. Наши родители не ожидали, что мы приостановим строительство дома. Майку предложили поехать за границу в командировку. Он не мог отказаться.
4. Моя сестра очень любит смотреть фильмы ужасов. Она хочет, чтобы я присоединилась к ее хобби, и мы могли смотреть их вместе. Но я не могу этого сделать. Я бы хотела, чтобы она изменила свои взгляды касательно кино.
5. Она должна усердно работать, тогда она сможет купить квартиру в таком дорогом городе, как наш.
1. Last year we were supposed to get new equipment, but the company went bankrupt and could not pay for it. Mark could not have known about this. We wanted him to make an appointment with the new sponsors for us on Friday. But he did not expect the meeting to take place at the head office and did not call us back.
2. The doctor examined the girl and realized that she could not speak after such stress. “She should stay in the hospital. Listening to classical music will help reduce stress levels, ”he concluded.
3. Our parents did not expect us to suspend the construction of the house. Mike was offered to go abroad on a business trip. He couldn’t refuse.
4. My sister is very fond of watching horror movies. She wants me to join her hobby so we can watch them together. But I cannot do this. I would like her to change her views on cinema.
5. She must work hard so that she can buy an apartment in such an expensive city like ours.
6. Put the verb in the form of either infinitive or gerund. Translate the sentences.
1. We hope to buy a car.
2. He couldn’t help laughing.
3. You expected to get all information you need.
4. He doesn’t want to produce these goods.
5. You should think about taking this examination.
6. They insist on paying immediately.
7. He doesn’t mind getting up early.
8. He deserves to be sent to prison.
9. Mother objects to his smoking too much.
10. You want to use a new computer.
1. Мы надеемся купить машину.
2. Он не мог удержаться от смеха.
3. Вы ожидали получить всю необходимую информацию.
4. Он не хочет производить эти товары.
5. Вам следует подумать о сдаче этого экзамена.
6. Они настаивают на немедленной оплате.
7. Он не против рано вставать.
8. Его нужно отправить в тюрьму.
9. Мама сильно возражает против его курения.
10. Вы хотите использовать новый компьютер.