Английский ЕГЭ - банк заданий - страница 65

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What happened at the battle of Hastings?

In the early morning of 14 October 1066, two great armies prepared to fight for the throne of England. On a hilltop 7 miles from Hastings were the forces of Harold, who ________ king nine months before. (CROWN)

________ them on the far side of the valley below were the troops of Duke William of Normandy, who believed he was the rightful king. (FACE)

By the end of the day, thousands dead ________ on the battlefield, and the victorious William was one step nearer to seizing the throne. (LIE)

On the eve of the battle

There is a number sources giving us detailed information about the battle. We know that by the evening of 13 October, the English and Norman armies were encamped within sight of each other at the place now ________ simply as Battle. (KNOW)

Duke William of Normandy had had plenty of time to prepare his forces since landing at Pevensey over two weeks ________. (EARLY)

Harold, by contrast, had just won a hard-fought battle at Stamford Bridge, near York, where he had defeated another claimant to the English throne, Harald Hardrada, King of Norway. When the news of William’s landing reached Harold, he rushed his battle-weary army back south, ________ only briefly in London to gather extra forces. (STOP)

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Mamayev Kurgan

The great battle on the Volga River became a turning point in the World War II. Due to its convenient ________ in the very centre of the city, Mamayev Kurgan held the key position in the defence of Stalingrad. (LOCATE)

It is here where a ________ memorial complex was erected. (COLOSS)

Mamayev Kurgan Memorial complex “To the heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad” in Volgograd is a symbol of ________ of the Soviet people and a tribute to the memory of those who perished in battle. (HERO)

The key element of the ensemble is a world-famous sculpture “The Motherland Calls!", one of the most ________ war monuments. (RECOGNISE)