Добавил:
Upload Опубликованный материал нарушает ваши авторские права? Сообщите нам.
Вуз: Предмет: Файл:
Basic English 2014 - 2017.docx
Скачиваний:
0
Добавлен:
01.07.2025
Размер:
8.4 Mб
Скачать
  1. Read the texts and answer the questions.

The territories in red are where English is an official language.

The flag of Great Britain. The flag of the USA.

English-speaking countries

There are several countries in the world where English is a native language. These countries are the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Australia and New Zealand. It is also one of the official languages in Canada, the Irish Republic and the Republic of South Africa. Although these countries are situated in different parts of the world, they all share the same language. As a second language English is spoken in more than 60 countries. English is one of the most popular and widespread languages in the world. Here are descriptions of main English-speaking countries. The United Kingdom consists of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The population of the UK is nearly sixty-three million people. The UK is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system. London is considered to be the capital of the country. Although everyone in the UK speaks English, the accents and dialects slightly differ. Such languages as Scottish Gaelic, Irish, Welsh, and Cornish are still spoken in some parts of the UK. Another important English-speaking country is the USA. It is situated in the central part of North American continent. The population of the USA is more than 316 million people. The official language of the country is English. However, the USA is a multinational country and people from certain communities can speak Chinese, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Korean and many other languages. The USA consists of 50 states and a federal district. The capital of the country is Washington D.C. Americans use lots of slang words in their speech and have a distinctive accent. Australia and New Zealand are other English-speaking countries. They are former colonies of Great Britain. The population of Australia is more than twenty-three million people and of New Zealand – more than four million people. The official language in these countries is English. However, people there speak with a distinctive Australian accent and use lots of new words. Canada has two official languages: French and English

  1. What English speaking countries are mentioned in the text?

  2. How many countries does the United Kingdom consist of?

  3. How many states are there in the USA?

  4. What countries were colonies of Great Britain?

  5. What country has two official languages?

Republic of Kazakhstan

The flag of Kazakhstan.

Capital: Astana (formerly Akmola, Tselinograd)

Flag: Light blue with a yellow sun and soaring eagle in the center and a yellow vertical ornamentation in the hoist.

Anthem: National Anthem of Kazakstan.

Monetary unit: The tenge (t), issued in 15 November 1993, is the national currency, replacing the ruble(r). There is a coin, the tyin. One hundred tyin equal one tenge. t1 = $0.00749 (or $1 = t133.44; as of 2005), but exchange rates fluctuate widely.

Weights and measures: The metric system is in force.

Holidays: New Year, 31 December–1 January; International Women's Day, 8 March; Nauryz (Kazak New Year), 22 March; Solidarity Day, 1 May; Victory Day, 9 May; Independence Day, December 16.

Location, size, and extent

Kazakhstan is located in southern Asia between Russia and Uzbekistan, bordering on the Caspian Sea and the Aral Sea, with total area of 2,717,300 sq km (1,049,155 sq mi). Kazakhstan shares boundaries with Russia on the nouth and west, China on the east, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan on the south, and the Caspian Sea on the west. Kazakhstan's boundary length totals 12,012 km (7,464 mi). Its capital city, Astana, is located in the north-central part of the country.

Kazakhstan is a transcontinental country in Central Asia and Europe. The ninth largest country in the world by land area, it is also the world's largest landlocked country; its territory of 2,727,300 square kilometres is larger than Western Europe. With 17 million people Kazakhstan has the 62nd largest population in the world, though its population density is less than 6 people per square kilometre. Kazakhstan declared itself an independent country on December 16, 1991, the last Soviet republic to do so.

Religions: Christian 26%, Muslim 70%, other 4%

Adult literacy rate: 99.5%

GDP - per capita (nominal): 12,021$ (2012 est.)

average monthly salary: 810$

unemployment rate: 5.2% (2011 est.)

population below poverty line: 8.2% (2009)

HDI: 0.754 (high human development) (2013)