- •Unit 1. English around the World
- •1. Answer the following questions.
- •2. Read the text and finish up the idea saying why it is important for you. «Learning English is important for me because …»
- •3. Read the text, ask 10 questions and ask your partner to answer. English around the World.
- •6. Work in pairs. Talk about countries and languages as in the models:
- •1. Read the jokes and act them:
- •2. Learn the proverbs.
- •Unit 2. The Russian Federation and its cities
- •1. Read the text and give a short summary of the text. The Russian Federation
- •3. Read the text “Moscow” and add some interesting facts that are not mentioned in it. Moscow
- •4 .Answer the following questions:
- •5. Translate the following into English:
- •Russia's ancient capital
- •12. Answer the following questions:
- •13. Translate the following into English:
- •14. Read the text and summarize your impressions of Saint Petersburg. Saint petersburg
- •Vocabulary:
- •15. Find English equivalents in the text:
- •16. Answer the following questions:
- •17. Translate the following into Russian:
- •Unit 3. Part 1.The british isles
- •One country?
- •What's a county?
- •3. True or false?
- •4. Look at the map of the British Isles. True or false? Correct the sentences that are false.
- •5. Copy and complete the sentences.
- •7. Read the text without a dictionary and give a short summary of it. Great britain
- •The monarchy
- •8. Try to guess :
- •9. Read the text and find out the answer on the question: What does the Queen do?
- •Politics
- •10. Answer the questions , then read the texts:
- •Parliament
- •Forming a government
- •11. Translate into Russian: the government of great britain
- •12. Read the text and answer the questions given below: london
- •13. Answer these questions:
- •14. Now you continue to make up questions and ask your friends to give answers.
- •15. Give the full answers to these questions:
- •16. Speak on the following topics:
- •Part 2. Places to visit and things to see
- •1. Read, translate and remember how to use the words:
- •2. Read the text, using a dictionary when necessary Sights of London
- •The Houses of Parliament
- •Westminster Abbey
- •St. Paul's Cathedral
- •Trafalgar Square
- •The Tower of London
- •3. Name the most impressive places of interest in London.
- •4.Say what they are noted for. Say what makes London one of the world's most enjoyable cities.
- •A Guide to Your City
- •Unit 4.The United States of America
- •1. Translate the words and learn them by heart.
- •2. Tell your group what do you know about the usa (geographical position, climate, education, political life, ect.)
- •3. Read the text and ask five questions.
- •4. Translate from Russian into English.
- •5. Find English equivalents in the text.
- •6. Make up the title of the text.
- •The United States of America
- •13. Make up the sentences the following words:
- •14. Study the diagram below. Then use it to answer the questions that follow.
- •15. Read the text and try to memorize some information about the capital of the usa. Washington, d.C.
- •16. Find English equivalents in the text.
- •17. Write in the missing words in the sentences.
- •18. Finish the sentences using the following variants.
- •19. Answer the questions.
- •20. Tell your group about the capital of the usa.
- •For additional reading: Other American Cities New York
- •1. Translate from Russian into English.
- •San Francisco
- •1. Translate from Russian into English.
- •2. Answer the questions.
- •Chicago
- •3. Make up 5 questions and ask your partner to answer.
- •What a memory.
- •5. Learn the proverbs by heart:
- •Unit 5. Canada
- •2. Read the text, try to translate it without a dictionary and make up a plan.
- •7. Finish the sentences using the following variants:
- •8. Translate from Russian into English:
- •9. Make up your own plan of the text and tell your group about Canada.
- •10.Enjoy Yourself: a joke on Conan Doyle
- •11.Learn proverbs:
- •Список использованной литературы
- •Contents
3. Read the text “Moscow” and add some interesting facts that are not mentioned in it. Moscow
Moscow, the capital of Russia, is the largest city of the country. The history of Moscow is connected with the history of Russia. It was first mentioned in the records dated back to the year 1147.
The pattern of rings and radials marks the historical stages of Moscow’s growth. The Boulevard Ring and the Garden Ring both trace the lines of former fortifications.
Nowadays, it is a political, administrative, economic, educational, and cultural center of the country. The center of the city and the historical heart of Moscow is the Kremlin. Within the walls of the Kremlin are located the meeting places of the government of Russia. Among these are the former Senate building, the Kremlin Great Palace, and the modern Palace of Congresses.
Along the east wall of the Kremlin lies Red Square, the ceremonial center of the capital. The Lenin Mausoleum stands beneath the Kremlin walls, and the Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed is at the southern end of the square. GUM, one of the largest department stores of the city, faces the Kremlin, and the State Historical Museum closes off the northern end of the square.
Moscow has a large concentration of educational institutions. Moscow State University is the leading one. Among the specialized educational centers are the Moscow Timiryasev Academy of Agriculture and the Moscow P-I. Tchaikovsky State Conservatory.
Theatre, music, and art are important in the city's life. The State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Maly Theatre, and Moscow Art Theatre are world famous.
There are many places of interest in Moscow. The city is famous for its historical monuments, museums, art galleries and theatres. The State Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts and the State Tretyakov Picture Gallery are nation-wide pride.
Moscow is the country's largest sports center. It often becomes a scene of International sports festivals.
4 .Answer the following questions:
1 When was Moscow first mentioned in the records?
2 How can -we follow the historical stages of Moscow's growth?
3 What is the historical heart of Moscow?
4 Can you describe the most famous square in Moscow?
5 What main educational institutions can you name?
6 What theatres in Moscow are world famous?
7 Can you name any places of interest in Moscow?
5. Translate the following into English:
1. История Москвы связана с историей России.
2. Система кольцевых и радиальных дорог показывает исторические этапы развития города.
3. Сегодня Москва является политическим, административным, экономическим,
образовательным и культурным центром страны.
4. В Москве сосредоточено множество образовательных учреждений.
Среди них Московский государственный университет, Сельскохозяйственная Академия имени Тимирязева и Государственная Консерватория имени Чайковского.
5.Пушкинский музей изобразительных искусств и Государственная Третьяковская галерея - это общенациональная гордость нашей страны.
6.Speak about the history of Moscow. Add your own information besides that which is given in the text.
7. Act as a guide around the Moscow for.
a) tourists from other cities of Russia,
b) tourists from an English-speaking country.
8. Show your groupmates postcards or photos of Moscow and describe the places shown there.
9.A friend from overseas is planning to visit your city / town for the first time and wants to know about the things below. Write a letter giving your suggestions and reasons where to go:
Learn about local history ; watch people making handicrafts; hear live musicians play; see interesting architecture; go to the theatre performances; buy interesting souvenirs.
10. Speak about your native town.
11. Read the text about the most ancient capital and events connected with it.