6. Вставьте подходящие модальные глаголы (must, may, can, need, to have to, to be able to).

1. You ... not come to help them tomorrow: the work is done. 2. You ... not change the whole text as the beginning is all right. You ... only rewrite the second part of it. 3. ... you help me now? — I am afraid not: I am in a great hurry. I shall be free in the evening. Come to my place at about eight, and I ... help you. 4. John ... not tell us the rules of the game: we know them. 5. ... I return the book to you on Friday? I am afraid I... not finish it before. — No, that is too late. You ... bring it to me not later than Wednesday. 6. It is already six o’clock. We ... hurry if we don’t want to be late. 7. ... you trans­late this text into English? — I think I ... . 8. They spent all the morning on the river bank. Only Ann ... return home as she ... not stay in the sun for such a long time. 9. How do you feel when you ... take a test? — I’m always a little frightened and unhappy. 10. She ... decorate a room nicely. 11. We ... not af­ford to buy a house. 12. He’s got a lung problem and he ... go to hospital every two weeks. 13. Ann ... not go to his birthday party yesterday because she ... go to the dentist. 14. You ... take medicine three times a day before meals. You ... not stop taking it until you have finished the bottle. Don’t forget. You ... drink water as much as you ... . You ... get up tomorrow if you like. You ... not stay in bed all the time. But you ... not do any work at all. You ... just relax for a few days. 15. You ... not worry about formating your text. The computer will do it for you.

Вставьте соответствующий модальный глагол.

1. You … study harder. 2. You … worry any more. Your mother is coming. 3. Mary … speak three languages. 4. … I borrow your pen, please? 5. Ann … visit us for she was busy. 6. John is absent, he … be sick again. 7. You … learn this rule by heart. 8. You … to be kind to your classmates. 9. My friend … not come in time. 10. You … help your mother today.

Texts.

My family.

Let me introduce myself. I am Alex Sidorov. Alex is my first name and Sidorov is my surname. I am sixteen years old. This year I finished school and entered the financial-economic college. I'd like to learn economics.

I want to tell you a few words about my family. My family is large. I have got a mother, a father, a sister and a brother. There are five of us in the family.

First of all some words about my parents. My mother is Elena Nikolaevna. She is 38. My mother is a teacher of biology. She works at a college.

My father is Victor Petrovich. He is 41. He is a computer programmer.

My sister Helen is twenty-five. She is married and has a family of her own. She works as an accountant for a joint venture company. Her husband is a scientist. They have got twins: a daughter and a son. They go to a nursery school.

My brother Boris is eleven. He is a schoolboy.

We have got a lot of relatives. We are deeply attached to each other and we get on very well.

The words:

1. financial-economic college- финансово-экономический колледж

2. I’d like to learn- мне бы хотелось изучать

3. to be in a good mood- быть в хорошем настроении

4. first of all- прежде всего

5. slim- стройная

6. an accountant- бухгалтер

7. joint venture company- совместное предприятие

8. to be deeply attached to smb- быть сильно привязанным к кому-либо

9. to get on well- ладить друг с другом

Answer the questions.

1. What is your first name? What is your surname?

2. How old are you?

3. When is your birthday?

4. Is your family large? How many are you in the family?

5. Do you have any brothers or sisters?

6. What are your parents? Where do they work?

7. How long have your parents been married?

8. Do you spend a lot of time with your family?

9. Who runs the house in your family?

10. What are your household duties? (wash dishes, tidy my room, cook dinner, take away dust)

My working day.

My working day begins early. I get up at half past seven, air the room and make my bed. Then I go to the bathroom where I wash myself and brush my teeth. Then I have breakfast. It may be a cup of tea or coffee and a sandwich. Then I leave home.

I go to college by bus (on foot). It takes me twenty minutes to get there. Our lessons begin at 8.30. Usually we have 6 classes every day. At about 12 o'clock I have dinner at the canteen. Our classes are over at 5 minutes past two. After classes I return home.

At 3 o'clock I have dinner and rest a little. After that I do my homework and help my mother about the house if she needs my help. In the evening I have supper and go for a walk with my friends. Sometimes I watch TV; listen to music or chat with my friends over the telephone.

I never work late in the evening. At 11 o'clock I usually go to bed.

The words:

to get up - вставать

to air the room – проветривать комнату

to brush teeth – чистить зубы

to leave home – выходить из дома

to go by bus (on foot) – добираться на автобусе (пешком)

It takes me – это занимает у меня

canteen - столовая

to go for a walk - прогуляться

to watch TV – смотреть телевизор

to listen to music – слушать музыку

to chat over – болтать по…

late - поздно

to go to bed – ложиться спать

Our college.

My name is … . This year I finished school and entered the financial-economic college. Now I am a full-time first-year student. I study at group number … The speciality of our group is “Economics and Accounting”. There are 25 students in our group. Every day we attend lectures and classes. Our study begins at half past eight (8.30). Usually we have six periods a day. We have a lunch break at ten minutes to twelve (11.50).

The technical school had become financial-economic college since 1992. The college is in the center of our town, in 4-Uralskogo polka Street. Our college occupies two buildings. The buildings of it are 4-storeyed. The assembly hall, gym, library, reading-hall and canteen are on the ground floor. Our library contains a lot of textbooks and fiction. Our college has the museum of its own history. Some of our students live in the hostel. It is not far from our college.

About seven hundred students study at our college. The academic year begins on the first of September and ends in June. There are extra-mural and full-time departments at our college. The study at college lasts 3 years. The third-year students have a practice. After graduation many students work in different fields of economic system of our country. Some of them continue their study at the financial universities and institutes.

Vocabulary

1. financial-economic college – финансово-экономический колледж

2. full-time student – студент очного отделения

3. first-year student – первокурсник

4. speciality - специализация

5. department – отделение

6. to attend lectures– посещать лекции

7. to take meals – принимать пищу

8. hostel – общежитие

9. to occupy – занимать

10. assembly hall – актовый зал

11. gym - спортзал

12. at one's disposal - в чьем-либо распоряжении

13. to contain - содержать

14. necessary literature – необходимая литература

15. methodic recommendations – методические пособия

16. fiction – художественная литература

17. self-teaching – самоподготовка

18. academic year – учебный год

19. extra-mural – заочный

20. full-time - очный

21. to have a practice – проходить практику

22. graduation - окончание учебного заведения

23. successfully – успешно

GREAT BRITAIN

The British Isles lie in the north-west of Europe. They consist of two large islands: Great Britain and Ireland. Great Britain consists of: England, Scotland and Wales. It is separated from Ireland by the Irish Sea, and from the Continent by the English Channel. Great Britain and Northern Ireland form the United Kingdom ( UK ).

The surface of England and Ireland is flat, but the surface of Scotland and Wales is mountainous. The highest mountain in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis in Scotland (1343). The longest river is the Severn.

Over 57 million people live in the United Kingdom. Most of the people of Great Britain live in big towns and cities.

The capital of the country is London. The main industrial centers are: Sheffield, Birmingham, Manchester and others.

The important ports of the country are: London, Liverpool, Glasgow and others.

Geographical names.

1. the British Isles – Британские острова

2. Europe - Европа

3. Scotland - Шотландия

4. Ireland - Ирландия

5. Northern Ireland - Северная Ирландия

6. the Irish Sea - Ирландское море

7. the Continent - Континент

8. The English Channel - Английский канал

9. the United Kingdom - Соединенное королевство

10. the Severn - река Северн

11. the Thames - река Темза

12. London - Лондон

13. Manchester - Манчестер

14. Birmingham - Бирмингем

15. Liverpool - Ливерпуль

16. Sheffield - Шеффилд

17. Glasgow - Глазго

Words:

1. to lie-располагаться

2. to consist of-состоять из

3. is separated-отделяется

4. to form-составлять

5. surface- поверхность

6. mountain-гора

7. mountainous-гористый

8. important-важный

London – the capital of Great Britain.

1. London is the capital of Great Britain, its political, economic and commercial center. It’s one of the largest cities in the world and the largest city in Europe. Its population is about 9 million.

London is one of the oldest and most interesting cities in the world. Traditionally it is divided into several parts: the City, Westminster, the West End and the East End.

2. The heart of London is the City, its financial and business center. Numerous banks, offices and firms are situated there, including the Bank of England, the Stock Exchange and the Old Bailey. Few people live here, but over a million people come to the City to work. There are some famous ancient buildings within the City. Perhaps the most striking of them is St. Paul’s Cathedral, the greatest of British churches. It was built in the 17^th century by Sir Christopher Wren.

3. The Tower of London was one of the first and most impressive castles built after the Norman invasion of England in 1066. Since the times of William I various kings have built and extended the Tower of London and used it for many purposes. The Tower has been used as a royal palace, an observatory, an arsenal, a state prison, and many famous and infamous people have been executed within its walls. It is now a museum. For many visitors the principal attraction is the Crown Jewels, the finest precious stones of the nation. A fine collection of armor is exhibited in the keep. The security of the Tower is ensured by a military garrison and by the Beefeaters, who still wear their picturesque Tudor uniform.

4. Westminster is the historic, the governmental part of London.

Westminster Abbey is a national shrine where the kings and queens are crowned and famous people are buried. Founded by Edward the Confessor in 1050, the Abbey was a monastery for along time. The present building dates largely from the times of Henry 3, who began to rebuild the church, a task which lasted nearly 300 years. The West towers were added in the eighteenth century. Since William I almost every English monarch has been crowned in this great church, which contains the tombs and memorials of many of Britain’s most eminent citizens: Newton, Darwin, Chaucer, Dickens, Tennyson, Kipling and etc. One of the greatest treasures of the Abbey is the oaken Coronation Chair made in 1300. The Abbey is also known for its Poet’s Corner. Graves and memorials of many English poets and writers are clustered round about.

5. Across the road from Westminster Abbey is Westminster Palace, or the Houses of Parliament, the seat of the British Parliament. The Parliament of the UK of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consists of the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The House of Lords consists of just over 1,000 members of the different grades of nobility - dukes, marquesses, earls, viscounts and barons. In the House of Commons there are 650 members. They are elected by secret ballot by men and women aged 18 and over. Every Parliament is divided into Sessions. Each of these may last a year and usually begins early in November.

6. The Clock Tower, which contains the hour-bell called Big Ben, is known the world over. The bell is named after Sir Benjamin Hall.

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the Queen.

7. The West End is the richest and most beautiful part of London. It is the symbol of wealth and luxury. The best hotels, shops, restaurants, clubs, and theatres are situated there. There are splendid houses and lovely gardens belonging to wealthy people.

8.Trafalgar Square is the geographical center of London. It was named in memory of Admiral Nelson’s victory in the battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The tall Nelson’s Column stands in the middle of the square.

9. On the north side of Trafalgar Square is the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery. Not far away is the British Museum - the biggest museum in London. It contains a priceless collection of ancient manuscripts, coins, sculptures, etc. and is famous for its library.

10. The East End is the poorest district of London. There are a lot of factories, work- shops and docks here. The streets are narrow, the buildings are unimpressive. The East End is densely populated by working class families.

English customs and traditions

Englishmen have many traditional holidays, such as Christmas, St.Valentine's Day, Mother's day, Easter and others. Some English customs and traditions are famous all over the world. Here are some of them.

Christmas.

It is certain that Christmas is celebrated all over the world. Perhaps no other holiday has developed a set of customs and symbols. This is the day when many people are travelling home to be with their famillies on Christmas Day, 25th December.

On the Sunday before Christmas many churches hold a carol service where special hymns are sung.Sometimes carol-singers can be heard on the streets as they collect money for charity. Most families decorate their houses with brightly-coloured paper and they usually have a Christmas tree in the corner of the room.

There are a lot of traditions connected with Christmas but perhaps the most important one is the giving of present. Familly members wrap up their gifts and leave them bottom of the Christmas tree to be found on Christmas morning. Children leave sock or stocking at the end of their beds on Christmas Eve, 24th of December, hoping that Father Christmas will come and bring them small presents, fruit and nuts

26th December is also a public holiday, Boxing Day, which takes its name from a former custom of giving a Christmas Box - a gift of money or food inside a box This is the time to visit friends and relatives or watch football.

New Year.

At midnight on 31th of December throughout Great Britain people celebrate the coming of the New Year, by holding hands in a large circle and singing the song:

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,

And never brought to mind?

Should auld acquaintance be forgot?

And auld lang syne?

For auld lang syne, my dear,

For auld lang syne,

We'll take a cup of kindness yet,

For auld lang syne!..

The Christmas tree was popularized by Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, who introduced one to the Royal Household in 1840. Since 1947, the country of Norway has presented Britain a large Christmas tree which stands in Trafalgar Square.

St. Valentine’s

St. Valentine's Day roots in several different legends that have found their way to us through the ages. Valentine, a Christian priest, had been thrown in prison for his teachings. On February 14, Valentine was beheaded, not only because he was a Christian, but also because he had performed a miracle. He supposedly cured the jailer's daughter of her blindness. The night before he was executed, he wrote the jailer's daughter a farewell letter, signing it, "from Your Valentine". St. Valentine's Day is now a day for sweethearts. It is the day that you show your friend of loved one that you care. You can send candy to someone you think is special. Or you can send "valentines" a greeting card named after the notes that St. Valentine wrote from jail. Valentines can be sentimental, romantic, and heartfelt. They can be funny and friendly.

Halloween

The word itself, "Halloween," has its origins in the Catholic Church. It comes from a contracted corruption of All Hallows Eve. November 1, "All Hollows Day" (or "All Saints Day"), is a Catholic day of observance in honor of saints.

One story says that, on that day, the disembodied spirits of all those who had died throughout the preceding year would come back in search of living bodies to possess for the next year. It was believed to be their only hope for the afterlife.

Naturally, the still-living did not want to be possessed. So on the night of October 31, villagers would extinguish the fires in their homes, to make them cold and undesirable. They would then dress up in all manner of ghoulish costumes and noisily paraded around the neighborhood, being as destructive to frighten away spirits looking for bodies to possess.

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