She-wolf
That winter, a young she-wolf walked in the pack, not forgetting her childish fun.4 During the day, the wolves, curled up in balls, dozed, and she jumped up, circled, trampling the snow, and woke up the old people. The wolves reluctantly rose, poked their cold noses at her, and she playfully snapped, biting their legs. The old she-wolves, curled up and not raising their heads, looked at the young prankster.4
One night the she-wolf got up and ran into the field, and behind her, with their tongues hanging out, the old men began to shake. The wolves remained lying down, then they ran after the pack.
The wolves ran along the road, and shadows glided behind them, breaking in the snow. The snow sparkled like diamonds in the moonlight. The ringing of bells was heard from the village. It seemed as if the stars that had fallen from the sky began to ring as they rolled along the road. The wolves, belly-deep, retreated into the field and lay down, turning their muzzles towards the village. (According to I. Sokolov-Mikitov.)
(125 words.)
Grammar task
1. Write out 3 examples of different types of predicates from the text.
2. Write down 3 different phrases and sort them out: from 1 paragraph (1 option); from 3 paragraphs (2nd option).
3. Parse the sentence:
That winter there was a young she-wolf in the pack, who had not forgotten her childish fun.4 (1 option);
The old she-wolves, curled up and not raising their heads, looked at the young prankster.4 (Option 2).
Evening in the forest
Spring forest. I look around vigilantly and notice something pinkish-blue. I'm running to look. This is a lungwort flower blooming. On a thick green stem there are individual flowers that look like tiny jugs. The upper ones are pale pink, and the lower ones are purple.
We come out into a small clearing. Young birch trees crowd around her. In the middle a spring puddle turns blue, like an oblong mirror. It is filled to the brim with clear snow water.
I look into the water. It is so clean that every last year’s leaf, every sunken twig is clearly visible at the bottom. Frogs swim animatedly in a puddle. They stare at me with bulging eyes, but they are not afraid, they do not want to dive. As if greeting me, they make some kind of rumbling greeting sounds.
It's already evening. The sun, like a polished copper basin, seems to hang over a distant forest. It is so huge and reddish. But a long silvery cloud appeared right on it, as if a fish had been placed in a basin. How nice it is all around! (According to G. Skrebitsky.)
(154 words.)
Grammar task
1. Determine the type of one-part simple sentences, including complex ones: 1-2 paragraphs - 1 option; 3-4 paragraphs – option 2.
2. Parse the sentence:
Option 1 – The sun, like a polished copper basin, seems to hang over a distant forest.
Option 2 – In the middle, a spring puddle turns blue, like an oblong mirror.
3. Write down different types of complications from the text.
Andes
The Andes are the highest mountains of the American continent, cutting it from north to south.4 They amaze with their changing landscapes. Here you will see unconquered peaks, peaks covered with eternal snow, and smoking volcanoes. In the west, the Pacific Ocean sparkles with turquoise; in the east, endless jungles, cut by a web of silver rivers, delight.
After a one-day stay in the capital of Peru, we fly in the direction of the lost city of the Incas. We take the train to a small town and walk through the eucalyptus forest to the village. Clay houses and thatched huts are reminiscent of ancient civilization. We try not to lose the path that disappears in places and winds upward.
A mysterious city appears in the distance, perched on a rocky peak. After five hours of climbing, we pass through the heavy gates and enter the fortress located on the mountain.4 On numerous terraces, connected by countless stairs, there is a stone world with streets and squares. The ancient city fascinates us. (According to Ya. Palkevich.)
(121 words.)
Grammar task
1. Write out 3 examples of different types of predicates from the text.
2. Write down 3 different phrases and sort them out: from 1 paragraph (1 option); from 3 paragraphs (2nd option).
3. Parse the sentence:
The Andes are the highest mountains of the American continent, cutting it from north to south.4 (1 option);
After five hours of climbing, we pass through the heavy gates and enter the fortress located on the mountain. 4 (option 2).
