Задание 2. Найдите в тексте следующие слова, запишите их по-английски и выучите наизусть.

1) расположенный; 2) побережье; 3) остров; 4) площадь; 5) официальный язык; 6) омывать; 7) состоять из; 8) Объединенное Королевство; 9) Великобритания; 10) Шотландия; 11) Уэльс; 12) Северная Ирландия; 13) разделять; 14) дождь; 15) редко; 16) глава; 17) власть; 18) по совету; 19) главные политические партии; 20) глубокий.

Задание 3. Переведите вопросы на русский язык и дайте на них ответы

1. Where is the United Kingdom situated?

2. What does the United Kingdom consist of?

3. How many square kilometers is the area of the United Kingdom?

4. What is the country washed by?

5. What is the capital of the United Kingdom?

6. What is Great Britain and France separated by from each other?

7. What is the weather like in summer and in winter?

8. What rivers are there in the UK?

9. Who is the official head of the state?

10. Who does the real power in the country belong to?

Topic 6 - LONDON

Задание 1. Прочитайте и переведите текст, пользуясь словарем

London is the capital of Great Britain. It is a very old city. It is two thousand years old. London is not only the capital of the country; it is also a huge port. London is situated upon both banks of the Thames. There are 17 bridges above the river. The population of London is about 8 million people.

London has three parts: the City of London, the West End, and the East End. The City of London is the oldest part of London. There are many offices, firms and banks in this part of London. The City of London is the financial center of the United Kingdom.

The West End is the center of London. There are many places of interest in the West End. For example, you can see there the House of Parliament with Big Ben, the biggest clock bell in Britain. The other interesting place is Westminster Abbey, which was founded in 1050. Many great Englishmen were buried in the Abbey: Newton, Darwin and others. The official London residence of the Queen is Buckingham Palace. It was built in the 18th century. There are a lot of nice squares in London. Trafalgar Square is one of them. One can see a statue of Lord Nelson in the middle of this square. There are many famous museums, libraries and galleries in London.

Задание 2. Найдите в тексте следующие слова, запишите их по-английски и выучите наизусть.

1) старый; 2) не только; 3) огромный; 4) на берегах Темзы; 5) над рекой; 6) население; 7) на пример, 8) часы; 9) хоронить; 10) королева; 11) строить; 12) красивая площадь; 13) видеть; 14) в середине; 15) знаменитый; 16) Букингемский дворец; 17) в 18 веке; 18) достопримечательности; 19) Трафальгарская площадь; 20) музей.

Задание 3. Переведите вопросы на русский язык и дайте на них ответы

1. How old is London?

2. Where is London situated?

3. How many bridges are there in London?

4. How many parts are there in London?

5. What is the oldest part of London?

6. In what part of London is the House of Parliament with Big Ben situated?

7. Who are buried in Westminster Abbey?

8. What is Buckingham Palace for?

9. What is Trafalgar Square famous for?

10. What other places of interest are there in London?

Topic 7 - MY FAVOURITE HOLIDAY

Задание 1. Прочитайте и переведите текст, пользуясь словарем

There are many holidays in our country. They are: New Year’s Day, Christmas, Women’s Day, Victory Day, May Day and others.

I like New Year’s Day, it is my favourite holiday. Our family prepares for this holiday beforehand. We buy and bring home a beautiful New Year’s tree at the end of December. I enjoy decorating the New Year’s tree with toys, lights, sweets and a beautiful star in the top. On the New Year’s Eve we clean our flat and put on our best clothes. Then we prepare our holiday supper and lay the table. I make a cake.

I prefer to see the New Year in at home with my family. Sometimes our friends and relatives come to see us at 11 o’clock in the evening. At 12 o’clock we are sitting at the table and wish each other many happy returns. We hope that next year will be better than the last one.

It is a pleasant moment to get presents on the New Year’s Eve. Usually we put our presents under the New Year’s tree. We do not go to bed till morning, we watch TV, dance and make jokes. I enjoy this holiday very much.