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Look through the text and find English equivalents for the following Russian phrases.
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Самая большая страна, поверхность Земли, общая площадь, большинство из которых, морская граница, многочисленные леса, часовые пояса, умеренный климат, природный газ, цветные металлы, Отечество, официальный язык, двуглавый орел, Федеральное Собрание, исполнительная власть, международное сотрудничество.
Complete the following sentences.
1. The Russian Federation occupies about …
2. The country is washed by …
3. Our country has numerous …
4. The longest of rivers are …
5. The deepest lake in the world is …
6. On the Russian territory there are …
7. Our country is one of the richest in …
8. The Russian Federation comprises many …
Are these sentences true or false? Correct the false sentences.
1. Moscow is the largest political, scientific, cultural and industrial center of the country. 2. The official language of the country is Russian. 3. The national symbols of the state are a double headed sparrow and a white-blue-red banner. 4. The Russian Federation is a constitutional republic headed by the State Duma. 5. The government of the country consists of three branches: legislative, executive and judicial. 6. The executive power belongs to the Cabinet of Ministers. 7. The foreign policy is that of international cooperation, peace and friendship with all nations.
Answer the following questions.
1. Is Russia the largest country in the world?
2. What oceans wash the borders of Russian Federation?
3. How many countries have borders with Russia?
4. Are Russian flora and fauna various?
5. What are the highest mountains in Russia?
6. What is lake Baikal famous for?
7. What is the climate in Russia like?
8. What are the national symbols of Russia?
9. What does the Federal Assembly consist of?
10. What do we call the head of each Chamber of the Federal Assembly?
11. What is the foreign policy of the Russian Federation?
ORAL PRACTICE
4.1. Ask you partner about:
- the biggest Russian lake?
- the longest Russian river (in European and Asian parts of the Russian Federation)?
- a city with subtropical climate?
- cities with arctic climate?
- agricultural regions?
- old historical cities?
- places of recreation and tourism?
4.2. Act out the situations:
1. Your English friend and you are speaking about the climate in your countries.
2. Your friend has traveled all over the Russian Federation. You are asking him about Moscow, Vladivostok, Sochi, etc.
You are invited to the international conference. You are supposed to speak about your country. Make a short summery of the text about Russia according to the plan.
| 1. Territory 2. Borders 2. Natural resources 4. Climate | 5. Population 6. Language 7. Capital 8. Political system |
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WRITING PRACTICE
Find out the birthdays of your groupmates. Write greeting postcards to three of them.
You may find the following expressions useful:
Happy birthday.
Many happy returns of the day.
My sincere congratulations on …
I congratulate you with all my heart and soul.
Let me congratulate you on …
My sincere congratulations on …
May I congratulate you?
Many happy years of long life and health.
My best wishes.
I wish good luck.
I wish you every success...
I wish you success.
Have a good rest.
I wish you a quick recovery.
UNIT 6
GETTING TO KNOW BRITAIN
VOCABULARY
Запомните следующие слова и словосочетания.
| 1. | to consist of | состоять из |
| 2. | to be made up of | состоять из |
| 3. | to be composed of | состоять из |
| 4. | to be formed by | состоять из |
| 5. | to be separated from smth by | отделятся от чего-либо чем-либо |
| 6. | valley | долина |
| 7. | mild | мягкий (о климате) |
| 8. | parliamentary monarchy | парламентская монархия |
| 9. | to be exercised | осуществляться |
| 10. | chamber | палата |
| 11. | the House of Lords | Палата лордов |
| 12. | the House of Commons | Палата общин |
| 13. | a hereditary or life peer | наследственный или пожизненный лорд, пэр |
| 14. | to elect | избирать |
| 15. | the real governing body | реальный правящий орган |
| 16. | Prime Minister | премьер-министр |
| 17. | to be supported | поддерживаться |
| 18. | majority | большинство |
| 19. | to choose a team of ministers | создавать команду министров |
| 20. | the party leader | лидер партии |
| 21. | the Shadow Cabinet | теневой кабинет |
| 22. | to be appointed by | назначаться кем-либо |
| 23. | a precedent | прецедент |
| 24. | to determine common law | определять гражданский закон |
| 25. | machinery | станки |
| 26. | aircraft and navigation equipment | оборудование для самолетов и навигационное оборудование |
| 27. | raw materials | сырье |
| 28. | manufactured goods | промышленные товары |
| 29. | cotton | хлопок, хлопчатобумажная ткань |
| 30. | rubber | резина, каучук |
| 31. | wool | шерсть |
| 32. | shipbuilding | судостроение |
| 33. | to determine | определять |
| 34. | distinguishing | отличительный |
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