Scotland

Scotland occupies the northern part of Great Britain. It is a very mountainous country. It is famous for its beautiful lakes with mountains around them. There are many rivers in Scotland, but they are not long. The climate is mild and wet. It often rains in Scotland and in Western Scotland there are usually five rainy days a week. The only really important mineral Scotland has is coal. The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh.. Edinburgh is a fine old city. It is often called the most beautiful сity in Europe. One of the most attractive features of Edinburgh is that country-side comes right into the city. Trees, flowers, hills, lakes and the magnificent castle агe all there within the city boundaries. Edinburgh is а big cultural centre. There is the University in it which was founded in 1582. The city has been the home of many writers, poets and scientists for many centuries. It is associated with the world's famous names of W. Scott, R. Louis Stevenson, D. Livingstone, etc.

Пояснения к тексту

1. within the city boundaries - в пределах города

КОНТРОЛЬНОЕ ЗАДАНИЕ № 1

ВАРИАНТ 5

I. Перепишите следующие предложения. Определите по грамматическим признакам, какой частью речи являются слова, оформленные окончанием -s какую функцию это окончание выполняет, являясь:

а/ показателем 3-го лица единственного числа глагола в Present Simple;

б/ признаком множественного числа имени существительного;

в/ показателем притяжательного падежа имени существительного /см. образец выполнения 1/. Переведите предложения на русский язык.

1. The Republic of Ireland occupies a larger part of the island.

2. Belfast's pride is the City Hall /ратуша/, a magnificent architectural monument.

3. Ireland's chief agricultural exports are cattle, eggs, bacon, milk products and apples.

4. Belfast is famous for its world's biggest shipyards.

II. Перепишите предложения и переведите их, обращая внимание на особенности перевода на русский язык определений, выраженных именем существительным / см. образец выполнения 2/.

1. Emigration of workers and a mass unemployment are typical of the present day situation in Northern Ireland.

2. The working class district in Belfast presents a very depressive picture.

3. Northern Ireland produces textile machinery.

4. Many Irishmen take an active part in the liberation movement.

Ш. Перепишите следующие предложения. Определите видовременные формы глаголов и укажите их инфинитив; переведите предложения на русский язык /см. образец выполнения 3/.

1. The history of Ireland is the history of hard fight of the Irish people for their freedom and independence.

2. Belfast became the capital in 1920.

3. The Republic of Ireland got its independence in 1949.

4. If you go to Ireland you will see a lot of fine garden and beautiful green parks.

IV. Перепишите и письменно переведите на русский язык текст.

Northern Ireland

Ireland іs the second largest island of the British Isles. It is situated in the Atlantic off the west coast of Great Britain. The island is politically divided into two parts: Northern Ireland (Ulster), which forms part of the of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, capital Belfast, and the Republic of Ireland (Eire), capital Dublin. The Ireland Republic is independent since 1949. Northern Ireland has a population of about two million people. It is a beautiful green country. The island is often called the Emerald Іslе: there is fresh green grass all the year round. Green іs the national colour of Irish people. The сlіmatе of Northern Ireland is wet and mild. It rains very often, but it іs never very cold, and snow almost never falls. There are mаnу lakes in the сountгу which are very beautiful. Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland. It is the largest city, the principal seaport and a big industrial centre. The population of the city is about five hundred thousand people. Belfast is a green city. It is rich in gardens and public parks.

Пояснения к тексту

1. Emerald Isle - Изумрудный остров

КОНТРОЛЬНОЕ ЗАДАНИЕ № 1

ВАРИАНТ 6

I. Перепишите следующие предложения. Определите по грамматическим признакам, какой частью речи являются слова, оформленные окончанием -s какую функцию это окончание выполняет, являясь:

а/ показателем 3-го лица единственного числа глагола в Present Simple;

б/ признаком множественного числа имени существительного;

в/ показателем притяжательного падежа имени существительного /см. образец выполнения 1/. Переведите предложения на русский язык.

1. The ground floor shelves around the Room hold a large selection of reference books.

2. The National Gallery has a fine collection of European paintings.

3. Our Manager’s proposal is very interesting.

II. Перепишите предложения и переведите их, обращая внимание на особенности перевода на русский язык определений, выраженных именем существительным / см. образец выполнения 2/.

1. The Reading Room is open to ticket holders.

2. The National Gallery is on the North side of Trafalgar square.

3. Covent Garden is a big fruit and vegetable market.

4. The famous London Clock tower is called Big Ben.

Ш. Перепишите следующие предложения. Определите видовременные формы глаголов и укажите их инфинитив; переведите предложения на русский язык /см. образец выполнения 3/.

1. He became a president of a big company.

2. There are some boxes on the floor.

3. Mary will arrive next Sunday.

4. He studies French at school.

IV. Перепишите и письменно переведите на русский язык текст.