- •1. Describe the geographical position of the British Isles, offering an explanation for its advantages and disadvantages. Define the term «continental shelf», its importance for the economy.
- •3. Examine the main stages in the formation of the population of Great Britain (Ancient Britain, Celts, Romans, and Anglo- Saxons).
- •4.Describe the Danish raids of England. The struggle of Alfred the Great and its results.
- •5. Outline the Norman Conquest and the establishment of feudalism in England and further consolidation of the English state. The main dates in the formation of the u.K.
- •10. Discuss the electoral system. Give an evaluation of the «majority electoral system» existing in Great Britain? Comment on the latest general elections. Change of government in 2007. Reasons.
- •16. Characterize the major political parties in the uk (Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrats). The position of these parties in the House of Commons today.
- •17. Expand on the role of the church in the life of the British people.
- •1. Geographical position of the us
- •2 .Physical features of the us, climate, lakes and rivers, minerals
- •3. Native Americans
- •6. Discuss the reasons, development and consequences of the War of Independence (1775-1783).
- •7. Expand on the basic values of the American nation. Explain their importance. Expand on the notion "the frontier heritage”, the heroes. What is political correctness?
- •8 Expansion in the 1st half of the 19cent.
- •8. Analyze growing antagonism between the North and the South. Examine the chief events of the Civil war, its consequences.
- •10.Development us after the Civil War. Monroe Doctrine. American expansionism at the end of the 19 cent.
- •11 How and when American constitution was adopted. What caused the necessity of the bill of rights?
- •12 Explain the structure of the Congress – the supreme legislative body. Discuss the election of Senators and Representatives and whom they represent.
- •13 Institution of American Presidency, main trends of American foreign policy, new policy of Barack Obama
- •14 Presidential elections, Electoral College, Barack Obama – new president
- •15 Explain what is meant by a “strict division or separation of powers” under the Constitution. Outline the structure of the American Constitution.
- •16 Main political parties,
1. Geographical position of the us
The USA is situated in central North America, with Canada to the North, Mexico to the South, Alt Ocean to the east, the Pacific ocean to the west. The 2 states Alaska and Hawaii are separated from the continental US. Alaska borders on the northwestern Canada and Hawaii lies in the central Pacific. In 1959 Americans welcomed Alaska, and Hawaii to the Union.
The US occupies a favorable geograf position. The Atlantic ocean is of great importance foe the country: sea common with Europe, Africa and South America. The sea routs to Asia and Australia pass over the Pacific ocean. The sea route trough the Panama Canal, which connects the 2 oceans, runs over the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean sea. The total area of the US is 9,6 mln sq km. The population >300 mln.
The country can be divided into 9 regions: 1)The Coastal Plains, 2)the Appalachian Highlands,3) the interior Plain,4)the Interior Highlands,5)the Rocky Mount-s,6)Intermountain Plateaus, and basins7) the Pacific Coastal Ranges8)Alaska9)Hawaii
1)A lowland area sweeps from Massachusetts to Texas along the coasts of the Atl Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. The Coastal Pl :2 parts:1)The Atl coastal Plain2) the Gulf Plain. ..A lot of trees, rivers(Mississippi), marshes.
2)1,9 th km. the highest peak – Mount Mitchell. The eastern edge of the h-ds is the Piemont. Much of the -0ds are covered by mixed forests.
3) The region is divided into the flat Central Plains and the Great Plains. There are areas of forests on the hills and river valleys.
4) :1) Superior H-ds,2) Ozark Plateau – A lot of forests, lakes. Is located between the Missouri and Arkansas rivers. The land is gently rolling in places ,with some rugged mountains in others
5) Extend from Canada south to New Mexico and Western Texas. Very high Mountain tops not covered by snow, are capped by tundra grasses and mosses.
6) From Washington to the border with Mexico. Most of the area lies in a “rain shadow” of the Pacific m-ns. The m-ns block rain and so the lowland basins are dry. There is a big damn on the Colorado river(“Hoover damn” – president Herbert Hoover)
7) Is the most western of the physical regions. It includes the Cascade M-ns and Oregon and Sierra Nevada. Active volcanic peak(Mount Helens). Many valleys which have rich soil amd farm areas product(fruits)
8)The Pacific coastal moun-s extend into the south-easrern part of Alaska called the Panhandle. Mount Mckinley – the highest pick of the US. Jukon River, Tundra, import minerals – copper, uranium, nickel. Oil – major sourse of income
9)consists of lots of mostly volcanic islands. The highest point – the active volcano of Mauna Kea. Mild, warm, sunny climate, adequate rainfall. Tropical forests. sugar and pineapple are the chief cash crop. Sea and air transport centre. Pearl Harbor(Japanese-US, 7 December, 1941),which brought the US into WWII. Tourism.