Studying historical figures and history

Read the text. Your teacher has asked you to post it on the school social media platform as the part of a weekly page called “Historical figures”. Choose the best format for this text to be presented on the platform. Peter the Great (1672 — 1725) is probably the most famous of all the Russian tsars. He was born Pyotr Alekseyevich on June 9, 1672, in Moscow, Russia. Peter the Great was the 14th child of Tzar Alexey. Even as a boy, the youngest son of Tsar Alexey was naturally curious and drawn to learning receiving his education not only from palace tutors. Peter proved a healthy child, lively and inquisitive. Under his rule, Russia changed from being a poor farming society into an empire as strong as the other European powers. Peter toured Europe, sometimes in disguise to avoid being recognised, and learned about western culture and science. Returning to Russia, he made changes to his army and government to make Russia more like Europe, especially Germany. He spent much of his time fighting wars, first against the Ottoman Empire and then against Sweden. He founded St. Petersburg, his most lasting contribution to Russia, on some land he conquered along the Baltic Sea. A gateway to Europe, St. Petersburg became the new capital of his kingdom. Today, St. Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and a major tourist destination. Peter the Great accomplished many positive things in Moscow before relocating the Russian capital to St. Petersburg acquainting local residents with the Baroque architectural style. In 1725, after bravely trying to rescue some drowning sailors, he ended up with a bad cold and died a short time later. Peter the Great died in St. Petersburg in his small Winter Palace on the banks of the Winter Canal. He was the first Tsar to be buried in the Imperial crypt in the Peter and Paul Cathedral.

Imagine you're preparing a project “Historical figures”. Your classmate has sent you a text on the topic. Unfortunately, the file is corrupted and the heading has been lost. Choose the best title for the text. Peter the Great (1672 — 1725) is probably the most famous of all the Russian tsars. He was born Pyotr Alekseyevich on June 9, 1672, in Moscow, Russia. Peter the Great was the 14th child of Tzar Alexey. Even as a boy, the youngest son of Tsar Alexey was naturally curious and drawn to learning receiving his education not only from palace tutors. Peter proved a healthy child, lively and inquisitive. Under his rule, Russia changed from being a poor farming society into an empire as strong as the other European powers. Peter toured Europe, sometimes in disguise to avoid being recognised, and learned about western culture and science. Returning to Russia, he made changes to his army and government to make Russia more like Europe, especially Germany. He spent much of his time fighting wars, first against the Ottoman Empire and then against Sweden. He founded St. Petersburg, his most lasting contribution to Russia, on some land he conquered along the Baltic Sea. A gateway to Europe, St. Petersburg became the new capital of his kingdom. Today, St. Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and a major tourist destination. Peter the Great accomplished many positive things in Moscow before relocating the Russian capital to St. Petersburg acquainting local residents with the Baroque architectural style. In 1725, after bravely trying to rescue some drowning sailors, he ended up with a bad cold and died a short time later. Peter the Great died in St. Petersburg in his small Winter Palace on the banks of the Winter Canal. He was the first Tsar to be buried in the Imperial crypt in the Peter and Paul Cathedral.

Imagine that you are an editor of your school social media site and your classmates have participated in the survey “Is studying history necessary?”. You need to summarize the results for the post. Read the texts and arrange the opinions into two categories: NECESSARY/UNNECESSARY.

Imagine you're preparing a project “Historical figures”. Your classmate has sent you a text on the topic. Unfortunately, the file is corrupted and the paragraphs have been mixed up. Put the paragraphs into the correct order.

Read the text. Your teacher has asked you to post it on the school social media platform as the part of a weekly page called “Historical figures”. You need to choose the illustrations to make your post eye-catching. Match the paragraphs to the pictures. A) Peter the Great (1672 — 1725) is probably the most famous of all the Russian tsars. He was born Pyotr Alekseyevich on June 9, 1672, in Moscow, Russia. Peter the Great was the 14th child of Tzar Alexey. Even as a boy, the youngest son of Tsar Alexey was naturally curious and drawn to learning receiving his education not only from palace tutors. Peter proved a healthy child, lively and inquisitive. B) Under his rule, Russia changed from being a poor farming society into an empire as strong as the other European powers. Peter toured Europe, sometimes in disguise to avoid being recognised, and learned about western culture and science. Returning to Russia, he made changes to his army and government to make Russia more like Europe, especially Germany. He spent much of his time fighting wars, first against the Ottoman Empire and then against Sweden. C) He founded St. Petersburg, his most lasting contribution to Russia, on some land he conquered along the Baltic Sea. A gateway to Europe, St. Petersburg became the new capital of his kingdom. Today, St. Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and a major tourist destination. Peter the Great accomplished many positive things in Moscow before relocating the Russian capital to St. Petersburg acquainting local residents with the Baroque architectural style. D) In 1725, after bravely trying to rescue some drowning sailors, he ended up with a bad cold and died a short time later. Peter the Great died in St. Petersburg in his small Winter Palace on the banks of the Winter Canal. He was the first Tsar to be buried in the Imperial crypt in the Peter and Paul Cathedral.

Imagine that you are an editor of your school social media site and your class has visited an exhibition devoted to Peter the Great. You want to make a survey showing how many facts from the exhibition your classmates remember. Read the tapescript of the audio guide used at the museum and tick all the questions that can be used for the survey. Peter the Great (1672 — 1725) is probably the most famous of all the Russian tsars. He was born Pyotr Alekseyevich on June 9, 1672, in Moscow, Russia. Peter the Great was the 14th child of Tzar Alexey. Even as a boy, the youngest son of Tsar Alexey was naturally curious and drawn to learning receiving his education not only from palace tutors. Peter proved a healthy child, lively and inquisitive. Under his rule, Russia changed from being a poor farming society into an empire as strong as the other European powers. Peter toured Europe, sometimes in disguise to avoid being recognised, and learned about western culture and science. Returning to Russia, he made changes to his army and government to make Russia more like Europe, especially Germany. He spent much of his time fighting wars, first against the Ottoman Empire and then against Sweden. He founded St. Petersburg, his most lasting contribution to Russia, on some land he conquered along the Baltic Sea. A gateway to Europe, St. Petersburg became the new capital of his kingdom. Today, St. Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and a major tourist destination. Peter the Great accomplished many positive things in Moscow before relocating the Russian capital to St. Petersburg acquainting local residents with the Baroque architectural style. In 1725, after bravely trying to rescue some drowning sailors, he ended up with a bad cold and died a short time later. Peter the Great died in St. Petersburg in his small Winter Palace on the banks of the Winter Canal. He was the first Tsar to be buried in the Imperial crypt in the Peter and Paul Cathedral.

Imagine that your class participates in a penfriend programme corresponding by email with peers from another region of your country. Your penfriend Kate has sent you an email. She wanted to attach one file with a poster promoting the tour she had had but accidentally sent you three. Read the email and choose the correct ad that matches your penfriend’s story.

Read the invitation to an event. Invite your friend Mike persuading him to attend the event with you. Explain your opinion on the necessity of going there in 3 full sentences. Invitation: Join us for an exciting evening of exploring the lives and legacies of some of the most prominent historical figures in human history. Our event, "Studying History and Historical Figures," will take place on Saturday, October 12th at 7:00 PM at the Main Hall of the City Library. Our keynote speaker, renowned historian Dr. Jane Smith, will share fascinating insights into the lives of figures such as Peter the Great, Cleopatra and Julius Caesar. Light refreshments will be provided, and there will be a Q&A session following the presentation. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and be inspired!

You and your class are going to visit The State Historical Museum on foot. Your classmates are confused where to go as due to the technical problem the reference point “Proyezd Voskresenskiye Vorota” has disappeared. Read the information on the map using the compass attached and choose the correct route according to the screenshot from the navigator.

Imagine you have decided to visit a historical museum with your family. Study the prices on the ad and calculate how much it will cost for all of you. Your group includes: you (studying at school in Moscow), your cousin (getting a college degree in cooking in Moscow), your 18-year-old friend (studying at school in Mytishchi), and your mum. Write the total cost in numerals.