- •Unit 1. The dawn of british history
- •Translate and remember the words:
- •1.2. Read and translate the text.
- •1.3. Indicate the correct variant:
- •1.4. Which of these statements is correct?
- •1.5. Write the statements correctly:
- •Unit 2. Iberians
- •Translate and remember the words:
- •Read and translate the text.
- •Indicate the correct variant:
- •Unit 3. Celts
- •Translate and remember the words:
- •Read and translate the text.
- •3.3. Indicate the correct variant:
- •Unit 4. The way of life of the celts
- •Translate and remember the words:
- •Read and translate the text.
- •4.3. Indicate the correct variant:
- •Unit 5. Druids
- •5.1. Translate and remember the words:
- •5.2. Read and translate the text.
- •5.3. Indicate the correct variant:
- •Unit 6. The Decline of Welsh
- •6.1. Read and translate the text.
- •6.2. Read the article again and answer these questions:
- •Unit 7. Wales – the Land of Song.
- •7.2. Answer the questions:
- •7.3. Complete the sentences:
- •7.4. True or false:
- •Unit 8. The usа
- •8.1. Read and translate the text.
- •8.2. Answer the questions:
- •Unit 9. Political system of the usа
- •9.1. Read and translate the text.
- •9.2. Answer the questions:
- •Unit 10. Geographical position of the usа
- •10.1. Read and translate the text.
- •10.2. Answer the questions:
- •Unit 11. Climate and nature of the usа
- •11.1. Read and translate the text.
- •11.2. Answer the questions:
- •Unit 12. From the history of the usа Аn episode from the History of the usа
- •12.1. Read and translate the text.
- •12.2. Answer the questions:
- •Discovery
- •12.3. Read and translate the text.
- •12.4. Answer the questions:
- •The Colonies
- •12.5. Read and translate the text.
- •12.6. Answer the questions:
- •The Civil War
- •12.7. Read and translate the text.
- •12.8. Answer the questions:
- •World War I
- •12.9. Read and translate the text.
- •12.10. Answer the questions:
- •Outstanding events from the History of Аmerica
- •12.11. Read and translate the text.
- •12.12. Answer the questions:
- •Unit 13. Washington — the capital of the usa
- •13.1. Read and translate the text.
- •13.2. Answer the questions:
- •Places of Interest in Washington
- •13.3. Read and translate the text.
- •13.4. Answer the questions:
- •Unit 14. Cities and towns of the usа
- •14.1. Read and translate the text.
- •14.2. Answer the questions:
- •Unit 15. Sights of the usа
- •15.1. Read and translate the text.
- •15.2. Answer the questions:
- •Unit 16. American customs and traditions
- •16.1. Read and translate the text.
- •16.2. Answer the questions:
- •Unit 17. American food and drink
- •17.1. Read and translate the text.
- •17.2. Answer the questions:
- •Unit 18. Australia
- •18.1. Read and translate the text
- •18.2. Answer the questions:
- •Unit 19. Geography
- •19.1. Read and translate the text
- •Unit 20. Geographical position of australia
- •20.1. Read and translate the text
- •20.2. Answer the questions:
- •Unit 21. “the dry continent”
- •21.1. Read and translate the text
- •Unit 22. Climate and nature of australia
- •22.1. Read and translate the text
- •22.2. Answer the questions:
- •Animals
- •Unit 23. People of australia
- •23.1. Read and translate the text
- •Religion
- •Aborigines
- •Unit 24. Outstanding historical events of australia
- •24.1. Read and translate the text
- •24.2. Answer the questions:
- •Unit 25. Some important dates of early australian history
- •25.1. Read and translate the text
- •Unit 26. Political system of australia
- •26.1. Read and translate the text
- •26.2. Answer the questions:
- •Unit 27. Government
- •27.1. Read and translate the text
- •Unit 28. Australian cities and towns
- •28.1. Read and translate the text
- •28.2. Answer the questions:
- •Unit 29. Nature at our doorstep
- •29.1. Read the text and try to guess: where has this text come from?
- •29.2. According to the text which of the following is true?
- •29.3. Give the reasons for :
- •29.4. According to the text which two of the following statements are wrong? Find them.
- •29.5. Match the words and expressions from the text with their definitions:
- •Unit 30. Задания по теме «австралия»
- •30. 1. Put the missing letters.
- •30. 2. Read the sentence and say if it is try ore false.
- •30. 3. Complete the sentences:
- •3 0. 8. Do the crossword puzzle.
- •30. 9. Choose the right answer.
- •Unit 31. Canada
- •31.1. Read and translate the text
- •31.2. Answer the questions:
- •Unit 32. Geographical position of canada
- •32.1. Read and translate the text
- •32.2. Answer the questions:
- •Unit 33. Climate and nature of canada
- •33.1. Read and translate the text
- •33.2. Answer the questions:
- •Unit 34. Outstanding historical events of canada
- •34.1. Read and translate the text
- •34.2. Answer the questions:
- •Unit 35. Political system of canada
- •35.1. Read and translate the text
- •35.2. Answer the questions:
- •Unit 36. Canadian cities and towns
- •36.1. Read and translate the text
- •36.2. Answer the questions:
- •Unit 37. Тест «знаете ли вы англоязычные страны?»
Unit 8. The usа
8.1. Read and translate the text.
The United States of America is one of the greatest countries in the world. It is situated on the North American continent and is washed by three oceans: the Pacific, the Atlantic and the Arctic.
The USA only borders on two countries — Canada and Mexico.
This great country has a lot of mountains, rivers, lakes. The main mountains are the Appalachians and the Cordilleras. The longest rivers are the Mississippi and the Missouri.
The climate of the country is very changeable. In the southern part it is subtropical while the northern part has very cold weather in winter.
America has fifty states and one federal District of Columbia where the capital of the country is situated. The capital of the USA is Washington. It stands on the Potomac river in the eastern part of the country. The main cities are located on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. New York is the largest city of the country. Other large cities are SanFrancisco, LosAngeles, Detroit, Chicago, Phoenix and Dallas.
The USA is a country of highly developed industry and agriculture. The main industrial centres are Chicago and Detroit, with their greatest automobile company “General Motors”.
There are many farms with various agricultural products. Grain, fruit and vegetables are grown on numerous fields especially in the South. The USA is a country with great holidays, customs and traditions.
It is one of the most beautiful and interesting countries in the world.
8.2. Answer the questions:
Where is the USA situated?
What are the main mountains in the USA?
What are the main rivers in the USA?
Where are the main cities located?
What kind of country is the USA?
Unit 9. Political system of the usа
9.1. Read and translate the text.
The United States of America is a federative republic.
Since 1959 the Federation comprises 50 states.
The president is the head of the state and executive body. He is also the commanderinchief of the army and Navy of the USA. The president and vice-president are elected for a term of four years.
All the legislative power is vested in Congress, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. There are 100 senators and 435 members in the House of Representatives. Two Senators from each state are elected by popular vote for a term of six years, the Representatives are elected for two-year term. Both houses must approve the bill for it to become a law.
An essential role in the US political system is played by the Supreme Court, which may declare a law, passed by Congress, to be contradictory to the Constitution of the country.
The various states have legislative and executive bodies of
their own. Their structure, function and competence are determined by the Constitution of each state.
There is an elected governor at the head of each state.
States enjoy independence in their domestic affairs, including financial matters.
However, state laws and actions of state authorities must not conflict with the Constitution of the USA.