Тематический список слов:

is situated - расположен, находиться

population - население

important – важный

industrial center - промышленный центр

iron and steel works – металлургический комбинат

refrigerator factory - завод холодильников

monument - памятник

next to - рядом, около

art gallery - картинная галерея

local history museum – краеведческий музей

located - расположен

spa - водно-оздоровительный комплекс

mud baths - грязелечебница

famous - известный

a lot of - много, множество

a number of - много

sports palace - дворец спорта

swimming pool - плавательный, бассейн

numerous - многочисленный

fountain - фонтан

attract - привлекать

develop - развиваться

celebrate - праздновать

anniversary - годовщина

lime tree - липа

originate - происходить

to be proud of - гордиться

places of interest – достопримечательности

Грамматический материал: множественное число существительных, пассивный залог.

I live in Lipetsk. It is situated on the river Voronezh. The population of Lipetsk is 500.000 people. Lipetsk is an important industrial center of Russia. Lipetsk Iron and Works and the refrigerator factory "Indezit" are the largest plants in Russia. There are a lot of places of interest in my native town. Two monuments to Peter the First are situated next to the central park. Lipetsk Art Gallery and the Local History Museum are in Lenin Street. Our Drama Theater, located in the center of the town, is one of the best provincial theaters. Lipetsk spa and mud baths are famous all over Russia. There are two Universities, two Institutes and a number of colleges in Lipetsk. Besides there are a lot of stadiums, sports grounds, sports palaces, and swimming pools in Lipetsk. It is a young developing town. In 2003 we celebrated its 300th anniversary. Today Lipetsk is also famous for its numerous beautiful fountains. In summer they attract a lot of people from our city and other places. Lipetsk is beautiful with tree-lined streets and avenues. The symbol of our town is a lime tree. The word Lipetsk originates from the name of this tree. I love my town and I am proud of it.

1. Прочитайте тест и найдите в нем английские эквиваленты для следующих слов и сочетаний и выпишите их:

1.расположен на реке, 2. население Липецка, 3. важный индустриальный центр, 4. завод холодильников, 5. родной город, 6. памятник Петру первому, 7.местный исторический музей, 8. расположенный в центре города, 9. грязевые ванны, 10. известны по все России, 11. развивающийся город, 12. многочисленные красивые фонтаны, 13. символ города, 14. я горжусь им.

2. Верны ли следующие утверждения?

1. The population of Lipetsk is over I million people.

2. There are 2 fountains in Lipetsk.

3. Two monuments to Peter the First are situated far away from the central park.

4. Lipetsk is a very old town.

5. Lipetsk zoo is famous all over Russia.

6. In 2010 wecelebrated its 300th anniversary.

7. The symbol of our town is an oak tree.

8. In winter the fountains attract a lot of people.