3. In pairs, comment on the qualities which help to become a great scientist or an outstanding politician using some of these words.

self-confident independent responsible hard-working

educated creative devoted reliable

generous wit minded sociable intelligent

bossy forward-looking inventive patriotic

4. List in order of importance in the qualities which need to become an outstanding person:

• a good education

• a sense of humor

• a strong will

• knowing of foreign languages

• luck in business

• a financial sense

• creative abilities

• hard work

5. Witch of the qualities from Ex.3:

do you posses?

would you like to posses?

6. Complete the sentences using the words and word combinations from the text “B. Franklin.”

7. And use them as a plan for your future talk.

1. Benjaming Franklin led ____ life.

2. He was ____.

3. Franklin started _____ at the age 12.

4. He acquired his own printing shop at the ____.

5. He was ____ of the West Hemisphere and caused his election to the _____.

6. He was sent ____ to represent Pennsylvania in its disputes with the mother country.

7. In America he was elected to the ____.

8. Franklin was appointed to the committee to frame the ____.

9. He took part in the negotiations by witch England recognized American ____.

10. He continued his work with many ____.

Rostov – on – Don

Warm – up

Answer the following questions:

1. When was Rostov –on – Don’s history started? What holiday did Moscow celebrate in 2009?

2. What part did Rostov play in Russian history?

3. When and why was the biggest part of Rostov destroyed?

4. How many people do live in Rostov?

5. What can the tourists see on Teatralnaya square?

6. What historical event does the monument on Teatralnaya square commemorate?

7. What theatres do you know in Rostov? Have you ever been to one of them?

8. What is Rostov University famous for?

Temernitzkay customs, the fortress, the border of Russian Empire, the 1-st Russian Revolution, the railway knot, the spirit of revolt, the Cossackes, to be liberated from, to be occupied, to commemorate the victory in the Great battle of the 2-nd World War, more than 100000, the Musical Theatre, the Gorky Theatre, the Theatre of Young spectators, the Puppet Theatre, Warsaw University.

1. Read the text and translate the italicized word combinations. Rostov – on – Don.

Every city has its own spirit and peculiarities. As Marietta Shaginyan said: “Rostov is a city founded by traders for trade”. In this big southern city people of 130 nationalities live. It’s location is remarkable. It is situated at the cross of all roads leading to the South. “The Gates of the Caucasus” we call it. Its favourable location was the reason of its prosperity.

Rostov is a young city. We have just celebrated its 260 anniversary. There are no many places of historical or architectural interest in Rostov. It’s not only because of the age but because of the Great Patriotic War too. During the last war the city was greatly damaged. But all the same there are some interesting places here. The Gorky Theatre on Teatralnaya square. Built in the 30 of the last century it resembles a tractor in its form. It’s a constructive style fashionable for those years. Old fascinating buildings in Sadovaya street which are worth seeing, are the building of “Duma”, the hotel “Moskovskaya”, the restaurant “Yolky – Palky”. They were designed by academician – architect Pomerantzev at the beginning of the 20 century. The golden domes of the Cathedral draw our attention, too.

Rostov is a big industrial center. “Rostselmash” and “Rostvertol” are famouse all over the country.

It is a big cultural centre. There are 4 theatres here, many libraries, Universities and museums.

Rostov is getting bigger and bigger and it is one of the largest and important cities in Russia.

2. Language work.

1. Practise the pronunciation of the following words and phrases.

Peculiarities, favourable location, the Great Patriotic War, the Cathedral, domes, the restaurant, academician, fascinating, architect, century.

2. Give the Russian equivalents for the following words and word combinations:

Spirit and peculiarities, at the cross, “The Gates of the Caucasus”, favourable location, prosperity, because of, the Great Patriotic War, all the same, to resemble, a constructive style, fashionable, to be worth seeing, at the beginning, the golden domes, to draw attention, to be getting bigger.

3. Give the English equivalents for the following words and word combinations:

Привлекать внимания, вначале, модный, напоминать, Великая Отечественная Война, процветание, “Ворота Кавказа”, дух и особенности, становиться больше, золотые купола, стоит посмотреть, конструктивистский стиль, все равно, из – за, благоприятное местоположение, на перекрестке.

4. Translate into English:

1. Город был построен на месте крепости, носивший имя Дмитрия Ростовского.

2. Благоприятное местоположение способствовало процветанию.

3. Казаки создали особую культуру и традиции.

4. Дон был Родиной всех лидеров крестьянских войн.

5. Дух бунта всегда жил в их душах.

6. Во время Отечественной войны город был сильно разрушен.

7. Театр, построенный в 30-х годах прошлого столетия, имел форму трактора.

8. Любимое место отдыха – Ростовская набережная.