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These questions are based on material from the Russian Title "St. Petersburg: A Window on Europe".

Match the Translation

Instructions: Select the one correct translation from the given choices.

Example: Example
I am glad to meet you.
I am glad to be of help.
I like you very much.



1. Question 1
The city has some of the most beautiful statues in Europe.
The statue on top of the column symbolizes peace in Europe.
The statues of the shod horses are turned toward Europe.

2. Question 2
The conditions for builting a city in the swampy Neva delta were horrible.
The builders of the city suffered horribly because of the swampy delta.
Shipping is difficult in the Neva because of the swampy conditions.

3. Question 3
Columns are usually topped by statues.
The columns are decorated by maritime motifs and statues.
The statues near the columns face the sea.

4. Question 4
The museum contains more than two million works of art.
Works of art worth over two million dollars are contained in the museum.
Over two million works of art disappeared from the museum during the war.

5. Question 5
The square footage of the Palace changed as a result of the damage done during the Revolution.
Mock revolutionary battles were recreated on the Palace stage.
The Palace Square has served as the arena for various events, from parades to uprisings.

6. Question 6
St. Petersburg owes it's existence to Peter's strong will.
The inhabitants of Saint Petersburg are proud to have inherited Peter's sense of independence.
The dock workers of Saint Petersburg inherited Peter's pride and determination.

7. Question 7
The city bridges are parted each morning for two hours.
The city dwellers love to take long walks along the bridge.
The city is at its most beautiful early in the morning.

8. Question 8
The dock workers of Saint Petersburg are the highest paid workers in Russia.
The Petersburg dock workers union has always been the strongest union in Russia.
The dock workers in Petersburg are fighting to achieve the same wages as the rest of Russia.

9. Question 9
Peter the Great had great respect for the Western monarchs.
Peter was determined to measure up to the Western monarchs.
Peter felt more comfortable with the Western monarchs than with his countrymen.

10. Question 10
A large canal runs through the center of Saint Petersburg.
A large part of Saint Petersburg is crossed by canals.
Large ships travel through Saint Petersburg's canals.






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