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The Rise of Extreme Sports, Essays (university) of Business English

An overview of the history and development of extreme sports over the past 25 years. It discusses how espn, the american tv sports network, organized the first extreme games (now the x games) in 1995 and coined the phrase 'extreme sports'. The document also explores how extreme sports are often considered different from more traditional sports, but some older sports like freestyle skiing, skydiving, surfing, and water skiing are also sometimes classified as extreme sports. Additionally, the document touches on how extreme sports have been characterized as 'alternative sports' and 'outlaw sports' due to their dangerous nature and the alternative fashions and mindsets of the athletes. Overall, the document offers a comprehensive look at the evolution and cultural impact of extreme sports.

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Министерство науки и высшего образования Российской Федерации
ФЕДЕРАЛЬНОЕ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОЕ БЮДЖЕТНОЕ ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНОЕ
УЧРЕЖДЕНИЕ ВЫСШЕГО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ
«САНКТ-ПЕТЕРБУРГСКИЙ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫЙ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ
ПРОМЫШЛЕННЫХ ТЕХНОЛОГИЙ И ДИЗАЙНА»
Институт бизнес-коммуникации
Кафедра Рекламы и связей с общественностью
Контрольная работа
По дисциплине: Иностранный язык
Выполнил
Студент группы 1-СЗ-27
Направление 42.03.01 Реклама и связи с
общественностью
Шифр зачетной книжки 2235702
Дербенева С. Д. ___________________
Проверил: Егорова О. Л.
Оценка _____________
Дата________________
Подпись преподавателя ______________________
Санкт-Петербург
2022
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Министерство науки и высшего образования Российской Федерации ФЕДЕРАЛЬНОЕ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОЕ БЮДЖЕТНОЕ ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНОЕ УЧРЕЖДЕНИЕ ВЫСШЕГО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ «САНКТ-ПЕТЕРБУРГСКИЙ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫЙ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ ПРОМЫШЛЕННЫХ ТЕХНОЛОГИЙ И ДИЗАЙНА» Институт бизнес-коммуникации Кафедра Рекламы и связей с общественностью

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По дисциплине: Иностранный язык Выполнил Студент группы 1-СЗ- Направление 42.03.01 Реклама и связи с общественностью Шифр зачетной книжки 2235702 Дербенева С. Д. ___________________ Проверил: Егорова О. Л. Оценка _____________ Дата________________ Подпись преподавателя ______________________ Санкт-Петербург 2022

Контрольная работа № 1. Вариант 2 Задание 1. Прочитайте и устно переведите весь текст, а абзацы 1 ,2, 3 и 4переведите письменно: 1, 2, 3, 4 абзацы из текста контрольной работы Ответ (перевод первых четырех абзацев) John Hancock reports on the history of some of your favorite extreme sports. Whether it’s a jaw- dropping move on a skateboard or the raw speed of BMX there is no doubt that extreme sports have taken off in a big way over the last twenty-five years. Some need snow, some need wheels but they all share an element of danger, usually combined with acrobatic stunts. ESPN, the American TV sports network, organized the first Extreme Games (now the X Games) in 1995 and coined the phrase ‘extreme sports’. This is partly because they are often considered to be different from older, established sports. However, some older, more traditional sports, such as freestyle skiing, skydiving, surfing and water skiing, are also sometimes considered extreme sports. Extreme sports have also been characterized as ‘alternative sports’. Several of the sports that fall into this category have also been known as ‘outlaw sports’ because they were banned in many areas for being too dangerous. Also, many of the athletes have adopted alternative fashions and have Джон Хэнкок рассказывает об истории некоторых из ваших любимых экстремальных видов спорта. Будь то сногсшибательное движение на скейтборде или необузданная скорость BMX, нет никаких сомнений в том, что экстремальные виды спорта получили большой успех за последние двадцать пять лет. Кому-то нужен снег, кому-то колеса, но все они несут в себе элемент опасности, обычно в сочетании с акробатическими трюками. ESPN, американская телевизионная спортивная сеть, организовала первые экстремальные игры (ныне X Games) в 1995 году и ввела в обиход словосочетание "экстремальные виды спорта". Отчасти это объясняется тем, что часто считается, что они отличаются от более старых, устоявшихся видов спорта. Однако некоторые старые, более традиционные виды спорта, такие как фристайл, прыжки с парашютом, серфинг и водные лыжи, также иногда

Задание 3. Составьте вопросы к тексту из слов, расположенных не по порядку: Текст контрольного задания Ответ

  1. were/ the/When / Extreme Games / first / X games/ held / or?
    1. When were the fisrt Extreme Games or X Games held?
  2. sport /Which / is/an / extreme /event/Olympic?
    1. Which extreme sport is an Olympic event?
  3. Are /two / what / forms / main/ of /BMX?
    1. What are two main forms of BMX?
  4. who/roller / invented / skates?
    1. Who invented roller skates?
  5. come /did /out /when /first/the /BMX magazine?
    1. When did the first BMX magazine come out? Задание 4****. Ниже даны слова и словосочетания на русском языке, найдите в тексте их эквиваленты на английском: Текст контрольного задания Ответ Культурно-оздоровительные мероприятия Recreational activities выполнять трюки Perform acrobatic stunts вызывающий восхищение Spectacular соревнования Competitions парашютный спорт Skydiving оборудование Equipment опасный Dangerous по всему миру Round the world Задание 5****. Соедините определение и термин: Текст контрольного задания Ответ Term Definition Freestyle a) a sport or activity using boots with wheels 1f Roller skating b) one sport that forms part of a sporting competition 2a Recreational c) a sloping surface used for jumping off 3e Event d) a dangerous move in certain extreme sports 4b

Stunt e) done for amusement or enjoyment 5d Ramp f) (of a sport) using any method 6c Задание 6. Откройте скобки и поставьте прилагательные в сравнительную или превосходную степень: Текст контрольного задания Ответ

  1. What is the _________ (bad) transportation problem in your city? What is the worst transportation problem in your city?
  2. Water parks are (expensive) than leisure centers but they provide value for money if you stay long enough. Water parks are more expensive than leisure centers but they provide value for money if you stay long enough.
  3. When is the ______(crowded) time to travel? When is the most crowded time to travel?
  4. We’ve been living abroad for the last ten years, even ______ (long) than that and now we want to settle back here. We’ve been living abroad for the last ten years, even longer than that and now we want to settle back here.
  5. The _________ (fast) way to travel between the places in St. Petersburg is by underground. The fastest way to travel between the places in St. Petersburg is by underground
  6. I tried to speak even _____ (slowly) but he could not understand me. I tried to speak even more slowly but he could not understand me.
  7. Is it _______(easy) to go around by car or on foot? Is it easier to go around by car or on foot?
  8. What sight did you enjoy the __ _ (much)? What sight did you enjoy the most? Задание 7. Выберите нужный вариант выделенного слова: Текст контрольного задания Ответ
  9. Some/any people hoover not only the floor at home, but also the furniture. Some people hoover not only the floor at home, but also the furniture.
  10. Do mothers often ask their children to do some/any household chores? Do mothers often ask their children to do any household chores?
  11. Please, load some/any detergent into the washing machine. Please, load some detergent into the washing machine.

best friend. The groom is accompanied by groomsmen and the (3)_____(good) man, who is usually the groom’s best friend. After the ceremony, everyone goes to the (4)________(receive). At the end of the meal, the best man makes a speech. People make toasts to wish the newlyweds happy life. When the dancing begins, the bride and groom have the (5)______ (one) dance. Then the groom dances with his mother, the bride with her father, and the best man with the maid of honor. After that, everyone else is invited to dance. The bride and groom cut the wedding cake together and feed each other a bite. Then the rest of the cake is cut and everyone gets a piece. After the reception, the bride and groom set off on their honeymoon. Before they leave, the bride throws her bouquet over her shoulder to the (6)______(not married) women guests. The one who catches it is supposed to be the next person to get married! best friend. The groom is accompanied by groomsmen and the (3) best man, who is usually the groom’s best friend. After the ceremony, everyone goes to the (4) reception. At the end of the meal, the best man makes a speech. People make toasts to wish the newlyweds happy life. When the dancing begins, the bride and groom have the (5) first. Then the groom dances with his mother, the bride with her father, and the best man with the maid of honor. After that, everyone else is invited to dance. The bride and groom cut the wedding cake together and feed each other a bite. Then the rest of the cake is cut and everyone gets a piece. After the reception, the bride and groom set off on their honeymoon. Before they leave, the bride throws her bouquet over her shoulder to the (6) single women guests. The one who catches it is supposed to be the next person to get married! Задание 10. Вставьте артикли, где это необходимо: Текст контрольного задания Ответ Central Park was (1) ____ first specially made public park in (2) ______USA. The park was built between 1857 and 1873, right in (3) ___ center of (4) ___ New York. Before that, the area was home to around 1,600 immigrants, mainly Irish farmers, German gardeners and others. (5) ______ immigrants had to move, and their homes were destroyed to make space for the park. The city held a competition to design the park. (6) ____ competition was Central Park was (1) the first specially made public park in (2) the USA. The park was built between 1857 and 1873, right in (3) the center of (4) New York. Before that, the area was home to around 1,600 immigrants, mainly Irish farmers, German gardeners and others. (5) The immigrants had to move, and their homes were destroyed to make space for the park. The city held a competition to design the park. (6) The competition was won

won by Calvert Vaux, (7) _____British architect, and his business partner, Frederick Law Olmsted. Nowadays, New Yorkers are not the only people who enjoy the park. It receives about 35milion visitors from outside the city every year and is an important tourist attraction. by Calvert Vaux, (7) a British architect, and his business partner, Frederick Law Olmsted. Nowadays, New Yorkers are not the only people who enjoy the park. It receives about 35milion visitors from outside the city every year and is an important tourist attraction. Задание 11. Определите функцию окончания –s в следующих предложениях: Текст контрольного задания Ответ

  1. Everyone goes to reception after the wedding ceremony. Окончание –s требуется, потому что глагол «go» стоит в форме 3 лица единственного числа.
  2. The immigrants had to move. Окончание –s требуется, потому что существительное «immigrant» стоит во множественном числе.
  3. The bride’s family sends invitations to the guests. Окончание –s требуется, потому что глагол «send» стоит в форме 3 лица единственного числа.
  4. The girl who catches the bouquet is supposed to be the next person to get married! Окончание –s требуется, потому что глагол «catch» стоит в форме 3 лица единственного числа.
  5. New leisure centers have been opened recently in this area. Окончание –s требуется, потому что существительное «center» стоит во множественном числе.