- •Иунл ВолгГту Волгоград 2015
- •Unit I. The united kingdom of great britain
- •4. Answer the questions and use a map to prove your ideas.
- •6. Work in pairs; check if you know the following words and word combinations. Translate them into Russian. In turn, use them in sentences of your own to tell about your country.
- •7. Look through the text in Act. 5 and find the right word to the following definitions:
- •8. Read Text b and say if the following sentences are True or False:
- •Text b. Geography and Climate
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- •10. Choose the suitable question from the list a-f for each part (1-6) of Text c.
- •Text c.
- •11. Study the words and word combinations from the text above and give Russian equivalents. Then make 7 sentences using the vocabulary. Ask your partner to translate them into Russian.
- •12. Read Text d and answer the questions.
- •Text d. Politics of the united kingdom
- •13. Study the words and word combinations from Text d and give Russian equivalents. Then translate the text.
- •14. Look at the highlighted words and word combinations and use some of them in the sentences of your own to describe the political system of Russian Federation.
- •Text e.
- •16. Read the text below and decide if the following sentences are True or False, according to the information given in the text.
- •17. Work in pairs. Look at the highlighted words and phrases and explain what they mean. Ask your partner to translate the sentences containing these words and phrases.
- •Text f.
- •19. Reorder the words in the sentences and read what else the Queen does.
- •20. Read some funny facts about the uk which you probably didn’t know. Practice pronouncing the numbers. Translate the sentences into Russian. Make your Top 5 funniest facts.
- •21. Work in pairs. When you visit another city, what do you enjoy/not enjoy doing? Tell your group.
- •22. You are going to plan a day trip for your group in London. Look at the “What’s on in London” leaflet below and find:
- •What’s on in London
- •23. Famous Britons Quiz. Do this quiz in pairs. Then check with the whole class.
- •24. People past and present
- •25. Guess the person. Read these clues and match a name from the nominees to each description.
- •1. Read Text a and answer the questions:
- •Text a. Usa: general acquaintance
- •2. Complete the sentences, then use them for retelling Text a.
- •3. Study the verbs from the text above and give Russian equivalents.
- •4. Translate the sentences into English using the words from Act. 3.
- •5. Read Text b and say if the sentences are True or False:
- •Text b. Geographical location of the usa
- •7. Fill in the gaps with the words (in an appropriate form) from Act. 6:
- •11. Translate the sentences into Russian, then make up your own sentences with the highlighted words:
- •12. Make up short reports on the following topics (use additional information from the library research):
- •Unit III. Canada
- •1. Read Text a and decide if the following statements are true or false.
- •Text a. Canada profile
- •2. Answer the following questions on Text a.
- •3. Look through Text a. Pay attention to the highlighted words. Match them with the definitions or synonyms below.
- •4. Find the English equivalents to the following words in Text a.
- •5. Fill in the gaps with the words from Act. 3 and 4 in the correct form.
- •6. Read Text b and range the places in the order you would like to visit them. Text b. The best destinations to visit
- •7. Answer the questions on Text b.
- •8. Pick out from Text b English equivalents of the following:
- •9. Paraphrase the underlined parts in the following sentences using the highlighted words and word combinations from Text b.
- •10. Use the words from Act. 9 and 10 to advertise a place you would offer to visit.
- •11. Translate the sentences into English using the words and word combinations from Text a and Text b.
- •Unit IV. Australia
- •1. Read Text a and decide if the following statements are true or false.
- •Text a. Australia in brief
- •2. Answer the following questions on Text a.
- •3. Match English words in the left column (highlighted in text a) with their Russian equivalents on the right.
- •4. Find the English equivalents to the following words in Text a.
- •5. Fill in the gaps with appropriate forms of the words from Act. 3, 4.
- •6. Read Text b and choose three destinations you’d like to visit first. Text b. Ten best places to visit in australia
- •7. Answer the questions on Text b.
- •8. Find in Text b English equivalents of the following words, paying attention to the highlighted words.
- •9. Translate the sentences into English using the active words from Text a and Text b.
- •Reading comprehension Text 1
- •Библиография
7. Answer the questions on Text b.
1) Where is Banff situated? 2) How can you spend your day in Banff? 3) What is the main feature of Halifax’s attractions? 4) Why is Montreal a city of juxtaposition? 5) Where can you go in Montreal at night? 6) Do many tourists visit Niagara Falls? 7) How fast is the Niagara River? 8) Ottawa is larger than Toronto, isn’t it? 9) What makes Ottawa manageable and personable? 10) What is special about Québec architecture? 11) Which city does Québec remind? 12) Which cultural districts can you find in Toronto? 13) What happened in Vancouver in 2010? 14) What kind of tourists does Vancouver suit best? 15) Where can you learn about Canada’s British heritage? 16) What can you do on Vancouver Island?
8. Pick out from Text b English equivalents of the following:
1) целый ряд; 2) большое количество; 3) славиться; 4) культурные достопримечательности; 5) погрузиться; 6) культурные различия; 7) наследие; 8) всецело посвящен; 9) искатели роскоши; 10) торговый район мирового уровня.
9. Paraphrase the underlined parts in the following sentences using the highlighted words and word combinations from Text b.
1) This café is a real shelter at the end of a long busy day. 2) He enchanted her with stories of his house on the beach. She fascinated him with her bright smile. 3) The committee consists of MPs, doctors, academics and members of the public. 4) The best way to be informed about the facts is to read this magazine. 5) The flavours mix to produce a very unusual taste. 6) Everyone here has a really relaxed attitude. 7) One week at his parents' posh home in Beverly Hills was all he could bear. 8) Many of Judy's friends gathered to publicly thank her. 9) Let's make a dive into a few shops and see what the prices are like here. 10) The playground was crowded with children, and I couldn't find my own.
10. Use the words from Act. 9 and 10 to advertise a place you would offer to visit.
11. Translate the sentences into English using the words and word combinations from Text a and Text b.
1) Этот городок славится своими разнообразными культурными достопримечательностями. 2) Если отправиться на север, то приблизительно через 10 км вы окажетесь в самом шикарном районе города. 3) В соответствии с конституцией каждому гражданину предоставлено право на высшее образование. 4) В следующем году здесь будет простираться торговый район мирового уровня. 5) Представители разных народов обсудили целый ряд важных вопросов, в том числе и гражданские свободы. 6) Масштабное исследование двуязычного населения выявило значительные культурные различия. 7) Курорт особенно популярен у расслабленных искателей роскоши, готовых присоединиться к элитным клубам. 8) Музей предлагает обширные возможности, чтобы познакомиться с наследием региона. 9) Торговая сеть достигла небывалого успеха и заняла первое место в стране по количеству продаж на душу населения. 10) Они были готовы погрузиться в атмосферу праздника, не обращая внимания на последствия.