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In your Culture. UNIT VI. RUSSIA. Words and phrases for the topic: . Read the text and say if Russia is a great country.
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In your Culture
1. Does everyone like his native place?
2. Why do the people always remember their native place?
3. Are you proud of your native place?
UNIT VI
RUSSIA
Words and phrases for the topic:
a power – держава, власть
to be washed by - омываться (чем-либо)
to stretch from... to - протянуться от... до
to comprise smth - включать что-л.
to be densely peopled - быть густонаселенным
mineral wealth - запасы полезных ископаемых
a branch – ветвь власти
the Federal Assembly - Федеральное собрание
Council of Federation – Совет федераций
State Duma – Государственная Дума
Constitutional Court – конституционный суд
Supreme Court – Верховный суд
a chamber - палата
a national emblem - национальный герб
the head of the state – глава государства
to elect – выбирать
to travel – путешествовать
a traveling agency – туристическое агентство
a guide – гид
a rout – маршрут
a cathedral – собор
a church – церковь
a monastery – монастырь
an underground – метро
Text I
Russia
Read the text and say if Russia is a great country.
Russia is one of the largest countries in the world. The vast territory of Russia lies in the eastern part of Europe and the northern part of Asia. Its total area is over 17 millions square kilometers. It stretches 9000 km from west to east, and 4000 km from north to south. Russia borders on twelve countries: in the West it borders on Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Byelorussia, the Ukraine; in the South it borders on Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, the Korean People’s Democratic Republic. Twelve seas and three oceans wash the shores of Russia.
Russia has all kinds of surface – mountains, hills, lowlands, downs, plains and deserts. There are vast areas of forests in Siberia and the European North. The Urals are the natural boundary separating the European and the Asian parts of the country. Other mountainous areas are the North Caucasus and Karelia in the northwest. The most important rivers are the Volga in Europe and the Yenisei and the Ob in Asia. The deepest lakes are Baikal and Ladoga. The Black Sea, the Caspian, the Azov and the Baltic Seas are also important water resources of Russia. Their coasts are favourable for holiday-making.
The climate of Russia is different in different parts. In central European part it is continental, with frosts and snow in winter and hot summers. To the west of the centre and in the northwest the climate is raw and mild. In the southern areas there is hardly any snow in winter and summer may be very hot. The coldest areas are in the extreme North and in the northern part of Siberia.
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Russia is rich in raw materials and energy resources. It has deposits of oil, gas, coal, iron, gold and many others, which enabled the country to develop different industries.
The largest cities in Russia are Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Krasnodar, Nizhny Novgorod and many others. The largest seaports are Murmansk, Vladivostok, Kaliningrad, Novorossiysk. Moscow is a capital of the country.
Russia is a federal republic. The legislative body of the country is State Duma and the executive body is the Government, headed by the Prime Minister. The president is the head of the state. He is elected every four years.
Big changes in political and economical life have happened in Russia during last years. Our country is involved in the complicated process of formation of completely new relations in international and domestic life. But in spite of all these facts Russia is going ahead.
I. Give Russian equivalents of the following:
1. eastern part
2. to stretch from … to …
3. deposits of oil
4. coasts favorable for holiday-making
5. legislative body
6. Prime Minister
7. the complicated process of formation
II. What’s the English for:
1. северная часть
2. энергетические ресурсы
3. естественная граница
4. влажный и мягкий климат
5. морской порт
6. исполнительная власть
7. выбирать президента
III. Match two parts of the sentences in 2 columns:
1 The legislative body of the country is a) is over 17 millions square kilometers.
2. Russia is rich in b) wash the shores of Russia.
3. Twelve seas and three oceans c) in Siberia and the European North.
4. There are vast areas of forests d) raw materials and energy resources
5. The total area of Russia e) State Duma.
6. The president of the state f) is elected every four years.
7. The executive body of the country is g) the Government
IV. Finish the following sentences using appropriate words and word combinations:
1. The … of Russia is over 17 millions square kilometers.
2. The Urals are the … separating the European and the Asian parts of the country.
3. The Black Sea … are favorable for holiday-making.
4. In central European part of Russia the … is continental.
5. Russia is rich in raw materials and ….
6. The largest … in Russia are Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk and others.
7. Moscow is the … of Russia.
8. The … is the head of the state.
9. The President is … for four years.
10. The Government is headed by the ….
V. Answer the following questions:
1. Where is Russian situated?
2. What oceans and seas is Russia washed by?
3. What countries does Russia border on?
4. What are the main mountain rangers, rivers and lakes in Russia?
5. What mineral resources are there in Russia?
6. What cities are the largest in Russia?
7. What climate is in Russia?
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8. What kind of state is Russia?
9. What branches does the state power in RF presented by?
10. Who is the president of Russia?
VI. Look through the first passage again and describe geographical position of Russia. Don’t forget to use the following words and phrases: the largest country, the vast territory, eastern part of Europe, northern part of Asia, an area, to stretch, from north to south.
VII. Look through the second passage of the text once again and say what you have learnt about species of surface of Russia. Don’t forget to use the following words and phrases: all kinds, hills, lowlands, downs, plains, deserts, vast areas of forests, mountainous areas, natural boundary, important rivers, the deepest lakes, water resources.
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