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Match the heading to the short text. It happens on the first day of a new parliamentary session or shortly after a general election. This ceremony marks the formal start of the parliamentary year, and the Queen's Speech sets out the government’s policies, and she proposes a legislative programme for the new parliamentary session. It is the only regular occasion when the three constituent parts of Parliament, the Sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons, can meet.

Match the heading to the short text. Here the focal point is the gilded Throne. The Peers' benches that are covered in red leather, are arranged in five on either side of the House. The members of the British Government and their supporters are to the right of the Throne. The galleries are reserved for diplomats, distinguished strangers, guests or reporters.

Match the heading to the short text. Before every sitting of the House, the Speaker walks in procession to the Chamber from his residence within the Royal Palace. Here the benches are covered in green leather. The floor is covered by a green carpet. The British public elects 650 Members of Parliament (MPs) to represent their interests and concerns in this House. MPs consider and propose new laws, and they can scrutinise government policies by asking questions the British ministers about current issues either in the Commons Chamber or in Committees.

Match the heading to the short text. The British Parliament is the supreme legislative body of the United Kingdom, and it is the primary law-making institution in Great Britain’s constitutional monarchy. The British Parliament is a bicameral legislature with the House of Lords and the House of Commons. These two Houses had their earliest beginnings in the Anglo-Saxon council governments in the 8th century, and they hadn't always been joined.

Match the heading to the short text. According to British history, the State Opening of the British Parliament and the traditional monarch's speech date back to the 16th century. The current ceremony dates from the opening of the rebuilt Palace of Westminster in 1852 after the fire of 1834.

Match the heading to the short text. It is the seat of the Lord Speaker in the House of Lords. It is a large square cushion of wool that is covered in red cloth and is stuffed with wool brought from around the Commonwealth. Its tradition dates back to the reign of Edward III, when the wool trade was one of the most important parts of the British economy. A seat stuffed with wool was, therefore, a very important symbol of the wealth of the country.

Match the heading to the short text. The Speaker traditionally wears a wig and a gown. The Speaker is elected by a secret ballot of MPs at the beginning of a new Parliament (following a general election) or following the resignation, death or retirement of the previous incumbent. The Speaker occupies a pivotal role in shaping how the British Parliament debates numerous issues and passes legislation.

Match the heading to the short text. Currently, this person is a Cabinet minister and a Member of the House of Commons. The reforms, including the creation of the Ministry of Justice and the election of a Lord Speaker for the House of Lords, have significantly altered this person's role in modern times.

Match the heading to the short text. Passing through the Peers' Lobby and Peers' Corridor, visitors reach this place. Here, MPs can meet their constituents, when they are requested to do it. It is also used as a general congregation area. If you visit this place, you will be amazed by the statues, by the tiled floor, by the vaulted ceiling, by the glittering chandelier and by the mosaics of the patron saints of the United Kingdom.

Match the heading to the short text. Building and construction of this house date back to the 10th century. Although, its reconstruction was done in the year 1870. However, its beautiful and intricate architecture is designed in a Gothic style. Its history spans over 900 years, beginning from the Anglo Saxons to the present times. It has over 1000 rooms.

Match the heading to the short text. It is a chemical that presents at the centre of the cells of living things, that controls the structure and purpose of each cell and carries genetic information during reproduction. It is a molecule that is composed of two polynucleotide chains coiling around each other to form a double helix carrying genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth and reproduction of all of the known organisms and many viruses.

Read the text and match the heading to the text. There are a lot of traditions which are connected with Christmas, but perhaps the most important of them is giving presents to each other. Family members wrap up their gifts and leave them at the bottom of the Christmas tree to be found in the morning. Children leave a long sock or a stocking at the end of their beds on Christmas Eve, 24th December, hoping that Father Christmas will come down the chimney during the night and will bring them small presents, fruit and nuts.

Match the heading to the short text. The Constitution of the Russian Federation establishes the principle of separation of powers. Article 10 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation provides that the state power in the Russian Federation is exercised on the basis of separation into the legislative, executive and judicial branches which are independent of each other.

Match the heading to the short text. Congress of the United States is the legislature of the United States of America. It was established under the Constitution of 1789 and was separated structurally from the executive and judicial branches of the government in the United States of America. It consists of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives, and their members are elected on the basis of population. Each state is represented by two senators.

Match the heading to the short text. Each house of Congress of the United States of America has a number of standing (permanent) committees and selected (special and temporary) committees. Two chambers of Congress of the United States of America form joint committees to consider subjects of its common interest. Moreover, because no act of Congress of The United States of America will be valid unless both of the Houses approve an identical document, conference committees are formed to adjust disputed versions of the legislation.

Match the heading to the short text. The term of Congress of the United States of America extends from each odd-numbered year to the next odd-numbered year. For its annual sessions, Congress of the United States of America has developed the committee system to facilitate its consideration of the various items of business that can arise.

Read and match the heading to the short part. The next generation of mobile phone technology brought advances in video messaging. Before mobile phones, people didn’t send text messages to each other. Since they were introduced, text messages have changed the way we communicate. With text messages, you don’t need to actually call someone.

Match the heading to the short text. You have to watch out for Australia’s many dangerous sea creatures … especially a box jellyfish. It’s almost invisible to swimmers, and it has caused more deaths than snakes, sharks and crocodiles put together. Each of its 3-metre-long tentacles has 500,000 needles for injecting venom into its victims. Although it’s very small. A blue-ringed octopus is also deadly! This pretty octopus lives in the rock pools and has enough venom to kill 10 men.

Match the heading to the short text. A study by a group of Australian researchers suggests that global sea levels could go up by as much as 50 cm over the course of this century, should current trends continue. This is particularly worrying for island nations like the United Kingdom who already lose hundreds of square miles of land each year due to erosion. The research is based on data from locations around the globe and covers a 130-year period.

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Match the headings to the texts. There is one extra heading. 1. Activities for all tastes 2. Geographical features 3. Unstable and still growing 4. In order to protect 5. On the Red List 6. Scientific input 7. The people of the islands 8. Unique wildlife A. The Galapagos Islands are situated to the north-west of South America, six thousand kilometers from the continent. The islands occupy the territory of about forty five thousand square kilometers. They consist of thirteen main islands and a great number of smaller ones. The largest island is Isabela. The Galapagos Islands belong to Ecuador. B. The relief of the islands is constantly changing because of volcanic activity. In geological terms, the territory is quite ‘young’. Fields of lava still create rocks and form new islands. That is why the Galapagos Islands are called ‘a place born of fire’ and the region is still developing. Probably soon it will look different on the maps. C. The Galapagos Islands are one of the few places in the world without a native population. The first documented trip by humans to the Galapagos Islands was in the 16th century. Another theory says that representatives of ancient Indian cultures had also made journeys there long before. For centuries, the land remained attractive for pirates. People only settled there on a permanent basis, as official residents, in the 19th century. D. Due to its rich wildlife, the Galapagos Islands have always been attractive for visitors. Among them was the famous British scientist, Charles Darwin. He formulated his Theory of Evolution after his observations of Galapagos’ flora and fauna. Those observations helped him to explain the origin of species in other parts of the world and describe their evolution. In his memory, the Darwin Research Station was opened in the Galapagos in the 1950s. E. The Galapagos are rich in exotic fauna. Most species of birds, the sea lion, the sea iguana and gigantic tortoises, that live over a hundred years, are not found anywhere else in the world but there. The Galapagos tortoise can weigh up to 250 kg and tourists come to the islands specially to see them. No wonder that the tortoise became the symbol of the islands. And the name of Galapagos comes from the Spanish word ‘tortoise’. F. Tourism in the Galapagos is a fast developing industry. The number of people who come here for diving, animal watching, and exploring lava tunnels is growing each year. It is obvious that uncontrolled human activity could spoil the unique natural features. Because of this risk, the islands were declared a national park and the flow of tourists is limited. G. The Galapagos Islands offer a kind of vacation and entertainment everyone would find unforgettable. While parents can enjoy the boat rides and beaches, children would be absolutely happy to see the blue-footed birds and amazing tortoises or to find out about pirates and hidden treasure. Hotels and sports facilities are of a high quality, though they are rather expensive.