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

1) названный в честь; 2) первый президент; 3) на левом берегу; 4) сделанный из камня; 5) мрамор; 6) комната; 7) закон; 8) запрещать; 9) строительство домов; 10) работать; 11) найти; 12) без памятника; 13) впечатляющий; 14) память; 15) военный центр; 16) также, тоже; 17) достопримечательность; 18) выше чем; 19) содержать; 20) трудный.

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

1. How did the American capital get its name?

2. What is situated in the center of the city?

3. What is the Capitol made of?

4. How many rooms are there in the Capitol?

5. Why is the Capitol the highest building in the USA?

6. Where does the President live and work?

7. What is difficult to find in Washington?

8. What is the height of the Washington Memorial?

Topic 10 - NEW ZEALAND

Задание 1. Прочитайте и переведите текст, пользуясь словарем

New Zealand is an independent state. It is situated to the south-east of Australia. The capital of New Zealand is Wellington. The climate of New Zealand is moist. There are many mountains in New Zealand. The highest is Mount Cook. There are many rivers and lakes in the country.

New Zealand is famous for its native animals. One of them is the kiwi. This interesting bird cannot fly. It comes out only at night to find food. Many years ago kiwis were hunted for food. Now the government does not permit the hunting of kiwis. The kiwi is the symbol of the New Zealand people. Small children are often called kiwis.

The country is rich in minerals. There are some main industries in the country, for example, iron and steel industry. The country has gas and petroleum. New Zealand has heavy industry. There are many plants in the country. Paper and rubber industries are developed too. New Zealand exports apples and honey.

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

1) независимый; 2) сырой, влажный; 3) озеро; 4) животные; 5) птица; 6) летать; 7) только ночью; 8) найти еду (пишу); 9) много лет назад; 10) охотиться; 11) разрешать; 12) называть; 13) богатый минералами; 14) железо; 15) сталь; 16) нефть; 17) тяжелая промышленность; 18) бумага; 19) яблоки; 20) мед.

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

1. What is the capital of New Zealand?

2. Where is New Zealand situated?

3. What is New Zealand famous for?

4. What is kiwi?

5. What does the New Zealand government forbid?

6. Who is often called kiwi?

7. What are the main industries in the country?

8. What does New Zealand export?

Topic 11 - THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA

Задание 1. Прочитайте и переведите текст, пользуясь словарем

The Commonwealth of Australia is a self-governing federal state. It has six states: New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and two internal territories. It is situated in the south-west of the Pacific Ocean.

The capital of the country is Canberra. The country is situated near the ocean. Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane are the ports of the country. Australia’s climate is dry and warm. The country is situated in the southern hemisphere and that’s why it has summer, when we have winter and vice versa. January is the hottest month. In Australia there are many interesting animals, for example, the dingo, the kangaroo, the emu and some others.

Australia is an industrial country. It has coal, nickel, zinc, gold. Some factories and plants work in the country. Australia is one of the most important producers of metals and minerals. It exports wool production, meat, fruit, sugar.