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Exercises

1. Suggest the Russian for:

to be situated, natural border, wonderful sights, green patches of meadows, grassy hills, remarkable for its wealth, diamonds, wood, distinctly, expressed, wide stripes, plant, inhabit, hard times, greatness, scientists, outstanding inventors, musicians, wonderful.

2. Suggest the English for:

голубое зеркало озер, равнины, высокие горы, долины, гавани, древний, железо, уголь, цветные металлы, торф, нефть, пресноводное озеро, на севере, на востоке, на юге, на западе, березка, вера, терпение, качества, выжить, национальное достояние, слава, добрый, гостеприимный.

3. Say whether you agree with the following. While answering use the following phrases:

Right you are - Вы правы

Just it - Именно так

I’m of the same opinion - Я того же мнения

Its not quite so - Это не совсем так

Far from it - Это далеко не так

I dont think so - Я так не думаю

1. They say that Russia is an Asiatic country because it lies in Asia. 2. Russia is a country of hills and mountains. 3. Our land is remarkable for oil and gas. 4. The longest rivers in Europe are the Volga and the Ob. 5. The Baikal is the largest fresh-water lake in Europe. 5. The Baltic Sea is in the west. 6. All seasons are distinctly expressed in our country. 7. The most important quality of the Russians is trustfulness. 8. It’s hard work that helps Russian people to survive. 9. The national property which makes us proud is its greatness. 10. When foreign guests leave Russia they usually say they don’t like the country.

4. Answer the questions.

1. Where is Russia situated? 2. What forms a natural border between Europe and Asia? 3. What does Russia look like if you fly over its territory in a plane? 4. What natural resources are there in Russia? 5. Why do we say that Russia is rich in water resources? 6. What seasons are distinctly expressed in Russia? 7. What is your favourite season? 8. What are the symbols of Russia? 9. What can you say about the nature and characteristic features of Russian people? 10. Whom can the Russians be proud of? 11. What do foreigners think of us?

5. Role play.

  1. Imagine you are talking to a foreigner. Tell him about your country and its people. Ask him what he knows about this country.

  2. You are a geography teacher. Tell the pupils about Russia.

  3. You are on your school practice. Tell your pupils about our national property and about the things which help us to survive.

6. Do a project “My Country at a Glance”.

- Say about wonderful sights.

- Symbols.

- National property.

- Show photos and pictures.

Unit 6 The Land of Great Wonders

Words to be remembered.

  1. to engage – привлекать

  2. downtown – центр, деловая часть

  3. to appear – возникать появляться

  4. to turn into – превратиться

  5. outstanding – выдающийся

  6. scholar – ученый

  7. suburb – пригород

  8. magnificent – великолепный

  9. numerous – многочисленный

  10. masterpiece – шедевр, творение

  11. to cover – покрывать

  12. church – церковь

  13. however – однако

  14. proof –доказательство

  15. to defend – защищать

  16. to repel – отражать

  17. latitude – широта

  18. incomparable [in ‘kΛmprbl] – несравненный

  19. pine – сосна

20.fir – ель

  1. voyage – путешествие

  2. island [ailnd] – остров

  3. precious [‘pre∫s] – ценный

  4. cathedral of the Transfiguration – Преображенский собор

  5. nail – гвоздь

  6. axe – топор

  7. fairy-tale – сказка

  8. oak – дуб

  9. cedar – кедр

  10. grove – роща

  11. to inspire – вдохновлять

  12. carpenter – плотник

  13. reliable – надежный

  14. dome – купол

  15. chapel – часовня