Задание

1. Read the text.

World War 2, also called World War II or WWII, is considered the most destructive war in world history. World War 2 was a confrontation between two groups of countries, the Allies and the Axis. The major Allied powers were the Soviet Union, Britain, France, China, and the United States. The major Axis powers were Germany, Italy, and Japan. Before World War 2 began, Germany was ruled by the man named Adolf Hitler. Together with the Nazi Party, he wanted Germany to rule Europe. To gain more land and power, on the 1st of September 1939 German troops invaded Poland. The war ended on the 2nd of September 1945, in Germany. The war lasted for six years and one day. Millions of men and women fought for their countries, with countless lives lost in battles. Over 70 million people were killed. World War II involved 61 countries with 1.7 billion people (three quarters of the world's population).

2. Decide if the statements are T (true), F (false) or NS (not stated).

True

False

Not stated

World War II was a battle between three groups of countries.

Sixty-one countries participated in the war.

Adolf Hitler wanted Germany to rule only Poland.

Ten countries were the members of the Allied powers.

Spain was the member of the Axis powers.

World War II is the biggest war in the world.