Задание

11.Прочитай текст и заполни пропуски A–F частями предложений, обозначенными цифрами 1–7. Одна из частей в списке 1–7 лишняя. Занеси цифры, обозначающие соответствующие части предложений, в поле ответа.

The Hermitage, A______________, is the second-largest art museum in the world. The museum complex is housed in six buildings, the main one being the luxurious Winter Palace.

The word "Hermitage" is derived from the French hermit or from the Latin eremita, B______________. This probably doesn't make sense at first glance, but it actually does. At the time of its creation, the Hermitage was exclusive in more ways than one. First, the project was not only unique, C______________. Second, the Hermitage was an official residence of Russian Tsars, and for almost 100 years it was not open to the public, D______________. This exclusivity determined the name and fate of the museum for years to come.

Catherine II, E______________, began to collect works of art and her collection formed the basis of the museum's exposition. Today, the Hermitage has about three million works of art, F______________. The museum is one of the most visited in the world, and its exhibitions are housed in 365 halls. The museum's collection contains world art from the Stone Age to the end of the 20th century.

1. so very few people were allowed to enter the building

2. both meaning "people who live alone"

3. who is considered the founder of the museum

4. that's why people loved to visit it

5. situated in Saint Petersburg

6. including paintings, sculptures, coins and archaeological finds

7. but it also remains an outstanding example of Baroque architecture in Russia