- •Оглавление
- •Введение
- •10 Features peculiar to the British
- •1. Before you read and translate the following text, study the vocabulary and learn the words by heart.
- •10 Features peculiar to the British
- •2. Give the Russian equivalents for the following words and word combinations:
- •3. Give the English equivalents for the following words and word combinations:
- •4. Complete the sentences with the information based on the text.
- •5. Word-formation section.
- •6. Explain the following in English.
- •7. Find one word out. Explain your choice.
- •9. Do the translation into English.
- •10. Write an essay. Choose the subject.
- •National characteristics
- •1. Read the text and match these headings to paragraphs 1-6. There's one heading you don't need.
- •2. The following words are in the article. Choose the best meaning from the possible answers below.
- •3. Analyse the text, answering the following questions:
- •Part II Holidays in Great Britain
- •1. Before you read and translate the following text, study the vocabulary and learn the words by heart.
- •2. Give the Russian equivalents for the following words and word combinations:
- •3. Find in the text the English equivalents for the following words and word combinations:
- •4. Say when the following holidays are observed.
- •5. Make up the words of different parts of speech. Use the following suffixes:
- •6. Guess what holiday or festival is meant in each sentence.
- •7. Say if these statements are true or false. Justify your answer. Use the following formulas:
- •8. Answer the following questions:
- •9. Do the translation into English.
- •10. Render the text. Use the following introductory phrases:
- •Part III Sport traditions
- •1. Match the following titles to the parts of the text:
- •2. Answer the following questions:
- •3. Match the words to make word combinations.
- •4. Do the translation into English.
- •5. Make the question plan of the text. Part IV Royal traditions and ceremonies
- •Swan-Upping
- •The Queen's Telegram
- •The Trooping of the Colour
- •Giving Honours
- •The State Opening of the Parliament
- •1. Complete the sentences. Consult the text if necessary.
- •2. Correlate each word / word combination with the royal tradition.
- •3. Match the English word combinations to their Russian equivalents.
- •4. Work in pairs. Make 2-3 questions to every paragraph and answer them.
- •5. Do the translation into English.
- •6. Write an essay expressing you ideas on any of the following statements:
- •Part V Holidays in the usa
- •1. Read the following text about the most popular holidays in the usa. Before reading, study the following words and word combinations:
- •2. Give the Russian equivalents for the following words and word combinations:
- •3. Find in the text the English equivalents for the following words and word combinations:
- •4. Correct the statements. Consult the text if necessary.
- •6. Answer the questions according to the text content. Use the following introductory expressions:
- •7. Translate the sentences from Russian into English.
- •8. Make a plan of the text "Holidays in the usa". Retell the text using your plan. Part VI Anglosphere6
- •1. Read the text below and answer the question "What is anglosphere?"
- •Anglosphere factfile
- •3. Give the Russian equivalents for the following words and word combinations:
- •4. Complete the chart with the information from the text above.
- •5. Complete the sentences with the information based on the text.
- •6. Answer the following questions:
- •7. Do the translation into English.
- •Flags and emblems of the uk National flag of the uk
- •Is made up of:
2. Give the Russian equivalents for the following words and word combinations:
state, Independence Day, Declaration of Independence, to sign, to remember, feast, cranberry, to stay up, to go outside, civil rights, ceremony, memorial service, to honor, barbecue and picnic, to show love and respect.
3. Find in the text the English equivalents for the following words and word combinations:
парад, особенный обед, благодарить, День Благодарения, религиозная служба, главное блюдо, не такой важный, торопиться, лидер, бороться, хрупкая планета, кладбище.
4. Correct the statements. Consult the text if necessary.
In the USA all the states celebrate the similar holidays.
Thanksgiving Day is the biggest American festival.
Christopher Columbus fought against racial discrimination.
St Patrick's Day is a day to remember English people.
Memorial Day is a day when many people show that they care for our fragile planet.
5. Match the beginning and the end of the sentences.
1. America signed the Declaration of Independence… |
a) on New Year's Day. b) is a time when many people show |
2. On Thanksgiving Day… |
that they care for our fragile planet. |
3. Most people stay up all night, even children… |
c) in 1776. d) on St Patrick's Day. |
4. Martin Luther King… |
e) after the Civil War. |
5. People often wear green clothes and even drink green beer… |
f) was a great civil rights leader who fought against racial discrimination. |
6. Earth Day… |
g) Americans give thanks to God for |
7. The first Memorial Day was many years ago,… |
the past year and remember the first harvest of European Americans in 1621. |
6. Answer the questions according to the text content. Use the following introductory expressions:
I think/ suppose/ consider/ believe/ guess...
To my mind…
In my opinion…
As far as I remember/ know/ understand…
Frankly speaking…
I'm inclined to think, that…
How do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Day?
Is the New Year's Day as popular in the USA as the Christmas' Day?
Why do American people celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King?
What do you know about Mother's Day?
What is Labor Day famous for?
How do British people celebrate Columbus Day?
What holidays are celebrated both in the USA and the UK?
What holidays are peculiar only to the USA?
7. Translate the sentences from Russian into English.
Люди различных национальностей, которые проживают в США, принесли с собой свои национальные праздники.
День независимости отмечается в честь подписания Декларации независимости в 1776 году.
В День Благодарения американцы чтят память первых поселенцев.
Рождество символизирует рождение Иисуса Христа.
Большинство праздников отмечается парадами и фейерверками, многие устраивают праздничные обеды и отправляются на пикники за город.
День Святого Патрика – необычный и яркий праздник, когда жители Америки вспоминают подвиги и заслуги ирландцев, кроме этого в этот день американцы носят одежду зеленого цвета.
Колумб является первооткрывателем Америки. Каждый год 12 октября 34 штата Америки, а также Пуэрто Рико, празднуют день Колумба.