III. Comprehension and Word Study. 4. Complete the following sentences. 3. Translate into Russian

1. Say whether it is true or false:

1.The climate of Great Britain is much milder than that of Belarus.

2.The English Channel separates England from France.

3.Britain is bigger than France.

4.The capital of Wales is Edinburgh.

5.The Thames is the longest river.

6.The flag of the United Kingdom is known as Union John.

7.The north of Scotland is called the Highlands.

8.The Apennines are known as the “backbone of England”.

9.Snowdon in Scotland is the highest mountain.

10. Winters are severe and summers are hot in Britain.

11. Great Britain is not very rich in mineral resources.

12. British agriculture satisfies all the country’s needs for food.

13. The highest body of state power in the United Kingdom is the Congress which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

14. The Queen rules the country.

15. The famous educational centers are Oxford and Harvard Universities.

16. Great Britain is an interesting place to visit.

Join the halves.

A	B
1) The United Kingdom is made up	a) varies very much.
2) The full name of the country is	b) with old cultural traditions and customs.
3) Great Britain is not very rich in	c) only half of the food the country needs.
4) British agriculture provides	d) of four countries.
5) The surface of the British Isles	e) one of the world’s smaller countries.
6) Great Britain is a country	f) the weather is cold and wet in Britain all the year round.
7) The UK is	g) the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
8) Many people think that	h) ship-building.
9) One of the chief industries of the country is	i) timber, cotton, fruit and farm products.
10) Britain also has to import	j) mineral resources.

3. Translate into Russian:

full name; everyday speech; to be used to mean; one third; to vary; to be called; vast plain; range of hills; to flow into; the whole year round; severely cold; rarely; all the year round; to go out; vast deposits; apart from; main industrial center; producer; parliamentary monarchy; in practice; the House of Lords and the House Commons; the Labour, the Conservative and the Liberal parties; intellectual center; nowadays; easily recognizable; as soon as; numerous historical and cultural places of interest; tremendous past.

4. Complete the following sentences:

1.The United Kingdom consists of …

2.The British Parliament consists of …

3.There are the following political parties in Great Britain: …

4.There are some famous educational establishments such as ….

5.The United Kingdom is situated on …

6.The British Isles are washed by …

7.The Queen’s rights are limited by …

8.The territory of Great Britain is …

9.The population is …

 

5. Translate the following sentences into English:

1.Официальное название Великобритании – Соединенное Королевство Великобритании и Северной Ирландии.

2.Британские острова расположены на континентальном шельфе (shelf).

3.Пролив Ла-Манш отделяет Великобританию от континента.

4.Соединение Королевство является членом Европейского союза.

5.Великобритания – одна из наиболее густонаселенных стран мира.

6.Считается, что Шотландия такая же красивая, как и Швейцария.

7.Туристы со всего мира приезжают в эти страны, чтобы полюбоваться красотой пейзажа.

8.Северная Ирландия была первой колонией Англии

9.Северная Ирландия занимает северо-восточную часть острова Ирландия.

 

6. Insert the correct preposition:

1.The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated … the British Isles.

2.The British Isles consist … two large islands and more than five thousand smaller islands.

3.… the centre of England there is a range of hills called the Pennines.

4.Ben Nevis … Scotland is the highest mountain.

5.Most of the rivers flow … the North Sea.

6.There are many beautiful lakes … the mountainous parts of the country.

7.… Great Britain there are a lot of immigrants … former British Asian and African colonies.

8.Every year there are weeks of beautiful sunny weather when the British take … their sweaters and go … to sunbathe.

9.Great Britain is not very rich … mineral resources.

10. … practice, the Queen reigns, but does not rule.

11. The country is ruled … the elected government.

12. A southern English accent is usually taught … foreigners.

 

IV. Speaking Practice.

1. Discuss the following statements. Use the following phrases to express your opinion:

1.It seems to me (that) …

2.I would like to say that …

3.In my opinion …

4.I guess …

5.I suppose …

6.I (strongly) believe that …

7.I am (absolutely) sure that …

Statement A: The United Kingdom is a small country. It is one of the leading countries because it had many rich colonies in the past.

Statement B: UK will loose Northern Ireland soon and Wales and Scotland later, because of the differences in languages, culture and history.

Statement C: British People don’t travel much because they live not too far from the sea (ocean).

Statement D: On a clear day the French coast can be easily seen from the Downs (hills in Southern England).

 

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