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25. What is the main aim of opening NMAI?
A) To demonstrate a wide range of unique architectural designs of Washington`s Museums.
B) To demonstrate the difference in the way of live of North and South American Indians.
C) To support and research the life and culture of the Indians of North and South America.
D) To sell unique objects collected over a long period in North America.
26. What part of NMAI collection is from Central and South America?
A) a half B) 54 percent C) 70 percent D) one third
27. Which one of aspects of NMAI are interesting to tourists?
A) museum`s cost B) constructional plan C) quality service D) America`s history


Has autumn already started? Another tricky question. There`s no accepted definition for the beginning of the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness. Astrologers maintain that it starts on the autumn equinox – one of two times in the year when the sun crosses the equator and day and night are of equal length. Some people relate the first signs of autumn to cooler weather and changing leaf colour. Others look not for gathering swallows but for the fattening of nuts and berries. Some naturalists believe the season begins with the departure of the first migratory birds. According to the Woodland Trust, autumn begins five to seven days later than 20 years ago.
28. Who thinks that autumn begins when days last as long as nights?
A) Scientists B) Astronomers C) Naturalists D) Astrologers
29. According to some naturalists, what shows that autumn has started?
A) Birds begin to leave the country. C) People start picking nuts and berries.
B) Leaves turn yellow and red. D) The air becomes cooler.
30. The season of MISTS AND MELLOW FRUITFULNESS means in the text …
A) yellow season B) season abundant in fruits
C) season of preparing for winter D) birds` departure to south season

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