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Read them; then close the book and recite them.
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1. Where is the United States of America situated?
2. What is the area and the population of the USA?
3. Which countries does the USA border upon?
4. What are the biggest rivers and largest lakes of the United States? The
highest mountain chains?
5. Which branches of heavy industry and light industry are highly deve-
loped in the United States?
6. What can one say about the capital of the USA?
7. What are forms of sports in America?
8. Which kinds of sports are the most popular in America?
9. Why is the United States often described as a nation on wheels?
10. What national holidays are established in most states of the USA?
III. Give the brief contents of text «B» in English according to the plan:
1. the geographical position of the USA;
2. the USA as a highly developed country;
3. the capital of the USA.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States of America, was foun-ded in 1791. It is named after George Washington, the first President of the USA. It is situated on the Atlantic Coast along the Potomac River. Washington, D.C. had a resident population of 601.723 in 2010, together with the suburbs, the city’s po-pulation is over 1million people
There is a law against building structures more than 90 feet high in this city. In the very center of the city rises the large dome of the Capitol, the US Congress. Not far from the Capitol, is the Library of Congress, built to hold over 5 million books.
In Washington, too, is the White House, home of the President. Straight to the west of the Capitol runs Constitution Avenue where many departments (of Ju-stice, Labour, Commerce, etc.) are situated. Washington hosts 176 foreign embas-sies as well as the headquarters of the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the organization of American States etc,
Washington has a subway system and there are also buses and streetcars. There are many educational institutions, theatres, cinemas, libraries etc. There are many places of interest there. The National Mall is a large, open park area in the center of the city. The area is often the location of large scale political protests and demonstrations. The Washington monument and Jefferson Pier are located near the center of the Mall, south to the White House. There is also Lincoln memorial, Na-tional World War II Memorial, The Korean War veterans Memorial etc. The Na-tional Gallery of Art, located near the Capitol, features works of American and European Art. Washington is the center of arts. The John Kennedy center for Per-forming Arts is home to the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington Natio-nal Opera and the Washington Ballet. There is National Theatre, Warner theatre, Ford’s Theatre in Washington.
It is a prominent center of national and international media. “The Washington Post”, “The Washington Times”,” Washington Examiner”, ”Washington City Paper” etc. are known all over the world. Many tourists come to Washington every
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year to see the nation’ capital
WRITING.
Упражнение 1.Переведите,задайте все типы вопросов:
1)Я будущий офицер полиции.
2)Я учусь в Краснодарском университете МВД.
3)Мы окончили школу в прошлом году.
4)Мой брат будет изучать право.
5)Курсанты университета МВД должны действовать умело в сложной оперативной обстановке.
6)В нашем университете имеется много специально оборудованных аудиторий, лекционные залы, библиотека, тир.
Упражнение 2.Переведите на русский язык.
1.Can you speak English well? — No, I am afraid, I can't. I must work hard at it.2. May I smoke here? — Excuse me, but you mustn't. You should go out and smoke in the yard.3. I ought to do some work in the library for an hour or two this afternoon.4. I cannot translate this text without dictionary. Can you help me? — Excuse me, but I am busy now. I must see Professor N. and speak to him. We can stay after classes and work in the lab together.5. You ought not to waste your time.6. Little girls and boys ought to be good and obey their parents.7. The train is to arrive at 5.8. You have to come here in the morning.9. Sherlock Holmes was able to tell you about every murder of the last hundred years. 10.We can't investigate criminal cases now. We shall be able to do it by the end of the final course.
Упражнение 3.Переведите на английский язык.
1. Вы должны прийти после занятий в лингафонный кабинет и поработать с этим текстом. 2. Простите, можно войти? 3. Вы не должны опаздывать. 4. Вам следует быть более внимательным 5. Вы можете мне помочь? 6. Я не могу перевести это слово, 7. Вы должны принести словари к следующему уроку. 8. Вам не надо брать книгу. 9. Простите, здесь можно курить? 10. Здесь нельзя разговаривать громко. 11. Вы должны помогать своим товарищам. 12. Лекция должна начаться в 11. 13. Вы должны это сделать к вечеру. 14. Шерлок Холмс мог найти преступника, когда полиция Скотланд-Ярда не в состоянии была это сделать.
UNIT 5
V. Вопросы к зачету.
VI.Тексты для дополнительного чтения.
VII.Приложения.
VI. Вопросы кзачету (I семестр)
ТЕМЫ: "About myself”, “Great Britain,” the USA,”
"My Future Profession,” “Education in GB”, “Education in the
USA», “Education in Russia.”
"The Krasnodar University"
“ Great Britain”, “ The USA”
1. What is your name?
2. How old are your?
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3. What nationality are you?
4. Where are you from?
5. Where is your family (parents, sisters, brothers) now?
6. Are you a cadet of the Krasnodar University?
7. What is your future profession?
8. What problems are you to handle in your future work?
9. Is your future profession difficult?
10. Are the trainees to wear a special uniform?
11. What is the CID man responsible for?
12. What professional skills and abilities are you to get at theKrasnodar Univer-
sity?
13. Who is to study many different subjects?
14. What are these subjects?
15. What foreign languages and special subjects do you study here?
16. What is the final object of your training at the Krasnodar University?
17. Where is situated your University?
18. What is the territory of your University?
19. How many years do you study at the Krasnodar University?
20. What teachers and professors do you have here?
21. How many faculties are there at the Krasnodar University?
22. Are there many lecture-halls, classrooms and special laboratories at your
Krasnodar University?
23. How are they equipped?
24. What helps our cadets to become skilled and well-trained militia officers?
25. What do your graduates get after graduating from the Krasnodar University?
Great Britain.
Answer the questions:
1. What are British Isles formed of?
2. Where are they situated?
3. What parts is the United Kingdom composed of?
4. What seas are the British Isles washed by?
5. What are the biggest rivers in Great Britain?
6. The climate of the country is rather mild, isn't it?
7. Where are the centres of textile industry situated?
8. Do you know any big industrial centres in Great Britain? What are they?
9. Is Liverpool the biggest port in Great Britain?
10. What is the population of the country?
11. Do you know any famous English writers, poets, scientists and painters?
12. What is the City of London famous for?
13. Why is London attractive for tourists?
14.There are four parts in London, aren't there?
15. What sights of London do you know?
16. Is the East End associated with the rich?
17. What are the most well-known streets in London?
The USA.
Answer the following questions
1. Where is the United States of America situated?
2. What is the area and the population of the USA?
3. Which countries does the USA border upon?
4. What are the biggest rivers and largest lakes of the United States? The highest mountain chains?
5. Which branches of heavy industry and light industry are highly developed in the United States?
6 What can one say about the capital of the USA?
7. What are forms of sports in America?
8. What kinds of sports are the most popular in America?
9. Why is the United States often described as a nation on wheels?
10. Whatnational holidays are established in most states of the USA?
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