- •Part I the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland Unit 1 geography
- •2. Read and memorize the following proper names:
- •3. Read and translate the text:
- •4. Complete the sentences. Use the map,
- •5. Say what we call the following:
- •6. Choose the right variant:
- •7. Prove that the following statements are wrong. Use the expressions:
- •8. Find the answers to the following questions:
- •Unit 2 general outline
- •4. Complete each definition with one of the following words:
- •5. Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the text:
- •6. Are the statements true or false? Correct the false statements. Use the expressions:
- •7. Answer the following questions:
- •8. Study the tables and answer the questions below them:
- •9. Would you like to learn the uk national anthem? God Save the Queen
- •10. Read and translate the text. National emblems of uk
- •The Royal Coat of Arms
- •11. Complete the sentences with the missing words:
- •12. Check yourseif. Choose the right variant.
- •13. Describe the national flag and the royal coat of arms of the uk.
- •14. What can you tell about the national emblems of your country.
- •15. Sum up everything you have learnt about
- •Unit 3 the system of government
- •1. Practice the pronunciation of the words:
- •2. Read and memorize the following words and word combinations:
- •3. Read and translate the text: state system
- •4. Fill in the blanks with the proper words and word combinations from the text:
- •5. Prove that the following statements are right. Use the expressions:
- •6. Explain what is meant by the following:
- •7. Answer the following questions:
- •8. Read the text and answer the questions below it: the crown
- •9. Do you know that?
- •10. Read the text and answer the questions below: political parties
- •11. Speak about the uk system of government according to the plan below. Use the expressions:
- •Unit 4 (industry) economy
- •1. Practise the pronunciation of the words:
- •2. Read and memorize the following words and word combinations:
- •3. Read and translate the text:
- •Industry
- •4. Complete the following sentences:
- •5. Match each word in the first column with one in the second in ways that relate to the text:
- •6. Answer the following questions:
- •7. Speak on Britain's economy according to the plan:
- •4. Complete the following sentences:
- •5. Choose the right variant:
- •6. Answer the following questions:
- •7. Work with a partner. Discuss the main sections of Central London.
- •8. Find more facts about London today. Supplementary reading. Text I The Royal Family of Windsor
- •Text 2. Buckingham Palace
- •Text 3 british ways
- •Part II the united states of america Unit 1. Geography and climate
- •1. Read and memorize:
- •2. Remember the pronunciation of the following words:
- •3. Read and translate the text:
- •4. Answer the following questions:
- •5. Finish the following sentences:
- •6. Ask your fellow students what new information he got having read the text. Use the formulas:
- •Unit 2 the political system part 1: the legislative branch.
- •1. Read and memorize:
- •2. Remember the pronunciation of the following words:
- •3. Read and translate the text:
- •4. Answer the following questions:
- •5. Match the words in the left column with their definitions in the right column.
- •6. Complete the following sentences:
- •2. Remember the pronunciation of the following words:
- •3. Read and translate the text:
- •4. Answer the following questions:
- •5. Prove that the following sentences are right:
- •6. Finish the following sentences:
- •Unit 4 washington, d.C.
- •1. Read and memorize:
- •2. Read and translate the text:
- •3. Answer the following questions:
- •5. Speak about the capital of the usa. Use the expressions:
- •Unit 5. Youths and their families
- •2. Discuss the problems facing American families and compare them with the situation in your country . Unit 6. Youth's problems
- •1. Study the text and answer the following questions:
- •2. What do these numbers refer to: 1976; 450,000; 6,9mln; 13,5%; 21
- •2. Prove the fact than American young people are involved in different organizations and activities. Supplementary reading text I. Administrative System of the States
- •Text II. United States Political Parties
- •Vocabulary List
- •Text III. How a bill becomes a law
- •Text IV. Lobbyists1
- •Content
4. Complete the following sentences:
1. London was founded ...
2. London is the largest city in ...
3. The Thames flows through ...
4. London is divided into ...
5. London covers ...
6. The population of London is ...
7. London's financial and business centre is ...
8. The governmental part of London is ...
9. Westminster Palace is the seat of... 10.Buckingham Palace is ...
11. The richest and the most beautiful part of London is ... 12.The Strand links ...
13. There are two intersections in the West End. They are .
14. Among London's places of interest are ...
15. Hyde Park is famous for ...
5. Choose the right variant:
1. London is divided into 32 ... plus the City.
a) streets;
b) districts;
c) boroughs;
d) counties.
2. St. Paul's Cathedral is situated in ...
a) the City;
b) the West End;
c) the East End;
d) Westminster.
3. Now the Tower of London is ...
a) a fortress;
b) a royal palace;
c) a museum;
d) a prison.
4. Many outstanding people are buried in ...
a) Westminster Abbey;
b) St. Paul's Cathedral;
c) Buckingham Palace;
d) The Tower.
5. The official residence of the Queen is ...
a) The Tower;
b) Buckingham Palace;
c) Westminster Palace;
d) Whitehall.
6. The geographical centre of London is ...
a) Piccadilly Circus;
b) Trafalgar Square;
c) The Strand;
d) Whitehall.
7. The biggest museum of London is ...
a) Madame Tussauds;
b) The Natural Museum;
c) The Tower;
d) The British Museum.
8. The East End contains many London's ...
a) factories and docks;
b) theatres and cinemas;
c) museums and art galleries;
d) parks and gardens.
6. Answer the following questions:
1. When was London founded?
2. What is the area of London? -
3. What is the oldest part of London?
4. Where is the Bank of England located?
5. What is the Monument? Where is it situated?
6. What is Westminster?
7. Where are the Houses of Parliament situated?
8. What is "Big Ben"?
9. Where is the home of Prime Minister?
10. What is the geographical centre of London?
11. What is the richest and the most beautiful part of London?
12. Where are many outstanding people buried?
13. What street links the West End and the City?
14. Where is the official residence of the Queen?
15. What museums is London famous for?
16. What does the East End contain?
17. What is the centre of London's largest entertainment area?
7. Work with a partner. Discuss the main sections of Central London.
8. Find more facts about London today. Supplementary reading. Text I The Royal Family of Windsor
Windsor is the surname of the royal family of Britain. In 1917 George V (1865-1936) changed his family's surname from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor. The long German surname was the family name of Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria. She was George V's grandmother.
George was the second son of Edward VII. His elder brother, Albert, was born a year before George, but he died in 1892.
When George V died in 1936, his first son became King Edward VIII. Edward was born in 1894; a year before his brother, George. Edward wanted to marry Mrs Wallis Simpson but she was divorced. He couldn't be king any more, so his brother became king. Edward died in France in 1972.
In 1923 George married Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. Their daughter Elizabeth was born in 1926 and another daughter, Margaret, was born in 1930. George became King George VI in December 1936. He died in 1952 and his daughter Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II. She married Philip Mountbatten, the son of Prince Andrew of Greece, in 1947.
Queen Elizabeth has got four children. Charles was born in 1948, Anne in 1950, Andrew in 1960 and Edward in 1964. One day Charles is going to be King Charles III, surname Windsor.
The Queen's heir Charles, Prince of Wales, married Lady Diana Spencer and has two children, Prince William and Prince Harry. The Prince of Wales is well-known as a keen promoter of British interests. His wife Diana, Princess of Wales, has won the affection of many people by her modesty and beauty. She is widely admired for helping children throughout the charities and her support for the aged and ill, particularly AIDS sufferers.
Anne, Princess of Royal, is widely known for her interest in horses and horse-racing. She is now president of the Save the Children Fund, Chancellor of the University of London and carries out many public engagements.
Prince Andrew, Duke of York, served as a helicopter pilot in the Royal Navy. In 1986 he married Miss Sarah Ferguson and has two daughters. Prince Edward is keen on theatre.
He quitted the Royal Marines, and is now pursuing a career with a theatrical company.
The Queen Mother, the widow of the late King George VI, celebrated her ninety birthday in 1990 and continued to carry out many public engagements every year.