Задание

1. Read the sentences, look at the words in bold, and write what they mean

The majority of scientists are famous for their remarkable achievements, for example, the discovery of penicillin.

The paintings of Russian artists are considered to be masterpieces as they are perfectly splendid.

Alexander Pushkin stands out for his awesome poems.

Mikhail Lomonosov is recognized for his meaningful contribution to Russian science.

Ivan Pavlov is acclaimed for his research in medicine in general and in the nerve system in particular.

Anna Akhmatova was one of the most significant Russian poets of the 20th century. She was on everyone's lips during the Silver Age.

Fyodor Dostoevsky was an outstanding novelist and story writer - one in a million.

2. Match the words with the definitions

to be acclaimed

to be famous for

one in a million

to be on everyone's lips

to be recognized

splendid

to stand out for

remarkable

to be officially respected for an achievement

to be better than other similar things or people

to be talked about by many people

very unusual or noticeable in a way that you admire

to be praised by a lot of people

to be known or recognized by many people for something meaningful

very good or very beautiful, special

a very special person