Просмотр связанных заданий №56169, №56171, №56173, №56176, №56177, №56179

Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the author as one of the things done during autumn season?

1) Payments of debts.
2) The beginning of a new agricultural season.
3) The recruitment of workers.
4) The start of academic term.

The author points out that it was believed…

1) families needed stronger protection during gloomy months.
2) families needed to dress warmer during colder days.
3) negative forces could ruin your life.
4) archangel Michael fought against Satan and his evil angels.

The author says that on Michaelmas people on the British island…

1) raised geese to avoid starvation.
2) ate a well-fed goose to avoid financial troubles.
3) raised geese for selling to avoid financial troubles.
4) raised geese to protect themselves.

Why did Queen Elizabeth I decide to eat goose on Michaelmas Day?

1) Because that’s what she ate when heard good news.
2) Because geese helped to win the Armada.
3) Because it was her favourite dish.
4) Because the defeat of Armada was associated with geese support.

What does “the fruits of the fields” and “the fruit of the flocks” mean?

1) Fruit and vegetables.
2) Fruit and berries.
3) The crop and the cattle products.
4) Vegetarian products.

Why is the blackberry considered to be a cursed fruit?

1) It’s known as devil’s favourite fruit.
2) It wasn’t tasty for British people.
3) It’s not good for consumption.
4) It was cursed by the devil.