- •2.1. Lead-in
- •2.2. Language input
- •2.2.1. Consult a dictionary and practice the pronunciation of the following words and word combinations, quote the sentences in which they are used in the text or submit the examples of your own.
- •2.3. Background information The Political and Economic Profile of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- •2.4. Comprehension
- •2.4.1. Give extensive answers to the questions. Use the following expressions to present your answers:
- •2.4.2. Scan the text and quest for definitions in the Internet to determine whether these statements are true (t) or false (f), and if they are false say why.
- •2.4.3. Develop the following ideas. Make use of the active vocabulary and helpful phrases given in brackets:
- •2.4.4. Comment on the following topics thinking like sociologists:
- •2.4.5. Match the sentences in the left-hand column with proper ending from the right-hand column. Use background information from ex.2.3.
- •2.4.6. Scan the text again and find the English equivalents for the following:
- •2.5. Practice
- •2.5.1. Here is the list of some abbreviations, which relate to the uk’s political and economic profile. Try to guess what they mean. Consult a dictionary if needed.
- •2.5.2. Read the extract and fill in prepositions or conjunctions wherever necessary. Translate the text. Give the text the appropriate heading.
- •2.5.3. Supply the missing words and finish the following sentences considering information from the text above. See 2.5.2
- •2.5.4. Read the following sentences and guess which of the political or economic terms and concepts given in the box they define:
- •2.5.5. A) Read the text and fill in the gaps with the suitable items (a-g) given below.
- •2.5.6 According to the meaning given in brackets find the only word to fill in the gap in the sentence.
- •2.7.2. Search the Internet for the key terms and great historical events:
- •2.8. Case study & role play
- •The uk economy - a fragile state?
- •2.9 Grammar back up: The Infinitive
- •1. Is the verb followed by a full or bare Infinitive?
- •Insert to before the infinitive where required. Translate the sentences into Russian.
- •2. Which verbs are followed by Complex Object?
- •3. Is the infinitive or the ing-form used after the verbs of perception?
- •With the verb “ turn out “.
- •B. Paraphrase the following using a Complex Subject with the verbs in brackets.
2.4.5. Match the sentences in the left-hand column with proper ending from the right-hand column. Use background information from ex.2.3.
1 |
Finance and banking are by far the UK’s most important services |
A |
the UK ushered in what economic historians agree to be the most significant event in mankind’s history. |
2 |
Despite only contributing 1.4 percent of the UK’s GDP in 2010, agriculture is still considered an important part of the UK’s economy and society |
B |
which ensures the free movement of people, goods, services, and capital within member states. |
3 |
As a member of the EU, the UK is part of a single market, |
C |
and the last extension of the franchise (to 18-21 year olds) was made in 1970. |
4 |
As the birthplace of the first Industrial Revolution during the 18th century, |
D |
the King of England required the approval of Parliament to tax his subjects. |
5 |
Unlike the absolute monarchs of other parts of Europe, |
E |
with London being one of the three major economic “command centers” alongside New York City and Tokyo. |
6 |
In 1918 the country achieved a near universal franchise |
F |
because the UK monarch is also the Head of the Church of England. |
7 |
Under the terms of the Act of Settlement of 1701, the monarch and the monarch's spouse cannot be Catholics |
G |
as it produces 60 percent of the UK’s food needs. |
2.4.6. Scan the text again and find the English equivalents for the following:
1. передать власть_________________________________________________
2. уполномоченный и подотчетный______________________________________
3. долгий и трудный путь к полной демократии__________________________
4. декларация гражданских прав_________________________________________
5. эталонный парламент________________________________________________
6. представительное собрание___________________________________________
7. одобрение парламентом______________________________________________
8. претерпевать медленный, но стабильный рост __________________________
9. налоговый субъект_________________________________________________
10. расширить право голоса ____________________________________________
11. предшественник ___________________________________________________
12. структура ВНП ____________________________________________________
13. всеобщее право голоса _____________________________________________
14. процесс формирования политики и принятия решений __________________
15. вопрос для обсуждения в ЕС ________________________________________
16. выполнять работу с помощью комиссий ______________________________
17. держать процентные ставки под контролем ___________________________
18. принципы правопреемства и первородства ____________________________
19. восстановить прежнюю позицию _____________________________________
20. в истории человечества _____________________________________________
21. в авангарде технологических достижений _____________________________