Ползунова Англиыскиы язык для студентов 1-го курса неязыковыкх вузов 2014
.pdfsian Art, and Alexei Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Mikhail Glinka Museum of Musical Culture and many others.
Moscow is famous for its theatres. The best known of them is the Bolshoi Opera House. Drama theatres and studios are also very popular.
Moscow is a city of students. There are over 80 higher educational institutions in it, including several universities.
Moscow is the seat of the Russian Parliament (the Federal Assembly) and the centre of political life of the country.
I. Names / Географические названия и имена собственные
Prince Yuri Dolgoruky – князь Юрий Долгорукий the Kremlin ['kremlɪn] - Кремль
the Spasskaya Tower – Спасская башня
the Bell Tower of Ivan the Great – колокольня Ивана Великого the Palace of Congresses – Дворец Съездов
the Tzar-Cannon [zɑ: 'kænən]– Царь-Пушка the Tzar-Bell – Царь-Колокол
St Basil's Cathedral [sɪnt 'bæzlz kə'θi:dr(ə)l] – собор Василия Бла-
женного
the Lenin Mausoleum [mɔ:sə'li:əm] – мавзолей В.И. Ленина
Kazan [kə'zæn]- Казань
Ivan the Terrible ['aiv(ə)n ðə'terəbl] – Иван Грозный
the Tretyakov Gallery ['gæl(ə)rɪ] – Третьяковская галерея
the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts – музей изобразительного ис-
кусства им. А.С. Пушкина
the All-Russia Museum of Folk Arts – всероссийский музей деко-
ративно-прикладного и народного творчества
the Andrei Rublev Museum of Early Russian Art – центральный музей древнерусской культуры и искусства им. Андрея Рублева
Alexei Bakhrushin Theatre Museum – государственный централь-
ный театральный музей им. А.А. Бахрушина
Mikhail Glinka Museum of Musical Culture – музей музыкальной культуры им. Глинки
the Federal Assembly ['fed(ə)r(ə)l ə'semblɪ] - Федеральное Собра-
ние
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II. Words and word combinations to be remembered /
Слова и словосочетания для заучивания
1) |
to found |
основывать |
2) |
to mention |
упоминать |
3) |
fortress |
крепость |
4) |
ancient |
древний |
5) |
total area |
общая площадь |
6) |
square kilometer |
квадратный километр |
7) |
to attract tourists |
привлекать туристов |
8) |
masterpiece |
шедевр |
9) |
chime |
бой (часов), колокольный перезвон |
10) |
cathedral |
собор |
11) |
cannon |
пушка |
12) |
bell |
колокол |
13) |
magnificent |
величественный |
14) |
monument |
памятник |
15) |
in memory of |
в память о |
16) |
architect |
архитектор |
17) |
to create |
создавать |
18) |
mansion |
особняк |
19) |
church |
церковь |
20) |
museum |
музей |
21) |
fine arts |
изобразительное искусство |
22) |
to contain |
содержать |
23) |
to include |
включать |
24) |
unique collection |
уникальная коллекция |
25) |
painter |
художник |
26) |
folk arts |
народное творчество |
27) |
to be famous for |
быть известным чем-то |
28) |
educational institutions |
учебные заведения |
III. Give English equivalents for these word combinations /
Переведите следующие словосочетания на английский язык
1)политический, экономический, торговый и культурный
центр;
2)была впервые упомянута;
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3)всѐ более и более могущественным;
4)занимала территорию современного кремля;
5)шедевр древнерусской архитектуры;
6)их бой можно услышать по радио;
7)больше исторических связей, чем любое другое место в Москве;
8)в память о победе;
9)уникальное собрание художников;
10)студенческий город;
11)центр политической жизни страны.
IV. Answer the questions using functional phrases /
Ответьте на вопросы, используя функциональные фразы
I think |
я думаю |
I suppose |
я полагаю |
I know for certain |
я знаю наверняка |
as a rule |
как правило |
for the most part |
главным образом |
on the whole |
в целом |
as a matter of fact |
фактически, на самом деле |
1.What is the capital of Russia?
2.When was Moscow founded?
3.What is the total area of Moscow?
4.What is the population of Moscow?
5.Why does Moscow attract tourists from all over the world?
6.What is the oldest part of Moscow?
7.What is the heart of Moscow?
8.Are there many museums and theatres in Moscow?
9.What are the largest and the most famous ones?
10.Why is Moscow called a city of students?
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Задания для самостоятельной работы
V. Ask questions to which these sentences are the answers /
Задайте вопросы
1.Moscow was first mentioned in the records dated back to the year 1147.
2.At that time Moscow was a small fortress.
3.The main Kremlin tower, the Spasskaya Tower, has a famous
clock.
4.The Tzar-Cannon and the Tzar-Bell, the biggest Cannon and bell in the world, are on the territory of the Kremlin.
5.St. Basil‟s Cathedral was built in the 16-th century in memory of the victory over Kazan.
6.There is a legend that Ivan the Terrible blinded the architects
Barma and Postnik, because he didn‟t want them to create another masterpiece.
7.The Tretyakov Gallery and the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts contain a unique collection of Russian and foreign painters including Impressionists.
8.Drama theaters and studios are also very popular.
9.There are over 80 higher educational institutions in Moscow.
10.Moscow is the seat of the Russian Parliament (the Federal Assembly).
VI. Find some additional information on any place of interest
in Moscow and tell the group about it / Найдите дополнительную информацию о какой-либо достопримечательности Москвы и расскажите о ней
VII. Compose dialogues on the following topics. Work in team /
Составьте диалоги по следующим темам. Работайте группами
1.You have never been to Moscow but your foreign friend wants to travel there. Be ready to be his guide and answer the questions he asks you.
2.Your friend has returned from Moscow. Ask him to share his impressions.
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3. Both your friend and you visited the capital of our country last year. But you were there in different seasons. Compare your impressions.
КОМПЛЕКСНЫЙ ТЕСТ ПО БЛОКУ «СТОЛИЦЫ»
London
I. Choose the correct variant (баллы: 19)
1.Who gave London its first name?
a) the Egyptians |
b) the Greeks |
c) the Romans |
2.Which river runs through London?
a) the Thames |
b) the Severn |
c) the Seine |
3.Which is the oldest part of London?
a) The City |
b) Westminster |
c) the West End |
4.Where are the British kings and queens crowned?
a) St Paul‟s Cathedral |
b) Westminster Abbey c) the House of |
Lords |
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5.Who designed St Paul‟s Cathedral?
a) Christopher Wren b) Benjamin Hall |
c) Francis Drake |
6.What place was Trafalgar Square so named after?
a) Queen‟s birth |
b) battle c) public celebrations |
7.Who was Sir Christopher Wren?
a) a politician |
b) a journalist c) an architect |
8.What is Piccadilly Circus?
a) a theatre |
b) a circus |
c) a square |
9.Where does the Changing of the Guard take place?
a) at the Tower of London b) at Buckingham Palace c) at Downing Street No. 10
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10. Where are the Crown Jewels kept?
a) Buckingham Palace b) the Tower of London c) the Bank of England
11. What is the British monarch‟s residence in London?
a) Downing Street No. b) Buckingham Palace c) The House of Parliament
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Which is the most famous shopping street in London? |
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a) Oxford Street |
b) Baker Street c) Downing Street |
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13. |
What is there in the middle of Trafalgar Square? |
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a) Big Ben |
b) Westminster Abbey c) Nelson‟s Column |
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14. Where can you see the ancient Coronation chair?
a) Westminster Abbey b) The House of Commons c) St
Paul‟s Cathedral
15. |
What is Fleet Street associated with? |
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a) British journalism b) British politics |
c) British education |
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16. |
What is the Tower of London? |
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a) a museum of armour |
b) a clock tower |
c) an art gallery |
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17. |
Where can you make a speech in Hyde Park? |
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a) Poet‟s Corner |
b) Speaker‟s Corner c) Revolutionary Corner |
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18. |
Where do working people live? |
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a) the West End |
b) the City |
c) the East End |
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19. |
When Parliament is sitting where does a flag fly from? |
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a) the Tunnel |
b) the Channel |
c) the Tube |
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II. Use the words in the correct form (баллы: 11)
1. |
London is the capital city and main … centre |
industry |
of the United Kingdom. |
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2. |
Its … began with the Roman invasion in 45 |
develop |
AD. |
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3. |
It is now popular with … who visit the city in |
foreign |
order to see many of its … buildings and tourist … . |
fame, attract |
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4. |
It is also popular for its shops in the … part of |
centre |
the city. |
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5. |
Apart from … and business, London is known |
tour |
for being the United Kingdom‟s … heart. |
politics |
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6. |
It is also home to one of the country‟s most |
reside |
important … , the Queen. |
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7. |
Many districts and … areas of London are in- |
resident |
habited by … |
immigrate |
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Washington D.C.
III.Choose the correct variant (баллы: 10)
1.Washington D.C. is situated on
a.the Thames;
b.the Potomac;
c.the Ottawa.
2.The site of the city was chosen by a. Lincoln;
b. Jefferson;
c. Washington.
3.Until 1800 American congress was located in a. Chicago;
b. Washington; c. Philadelphia.
4.The place of meetings of Congress is
a.the Capitol;
b.the White House;
c.the Houses of Parliament.
5. In the White House President
a.lives;
b.lives and works;
c.works.
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6.To enjoy the vast panorama of the city an elevator carries visitors to the top of
a. Nelson‟s Column; b. Jefferson Memorial;
c. Washington Monument.
7.The colonnade of Lincoln Memorial represents
a.the number of states at the time of his death;
b.the number of presidents of the USA;
c.the age of Lincoln at the time of his death.
8. |
Jefferson Memorial is dedicated to |
a. |
the first president of the USA; |
b. |
the author of the Constitution; |
c. |
the third president and the author of the “Declaration of Inde- |
pendence”. |
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9. |
The Pentagon is the location of |
a.the meetings of Congress;
b.the headquarters of the Defense Department;
c.the headquarters of NATO.
10.Washington is visited by tourists in April because of
a.warm and dry weather;
b.cheapest airline tickets;
c.the annual Cherry Blossom Festival.
Ottawa
IV. Choose the correct variant (баллы: 9)
1. |
Rideau is the name of a … |
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a) street |
b) port |
c) canal |
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2. |
What is the name of one of Canada‟s finest architects? |
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a) D. Cardinal |
b) Ch. Wren |
c) Barma |
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3. What river divides Ottawa into two parts? a) St. Lawrence b) Ottawa c) Niagara
4.Which of the following museums is not situated in Ottawa? a) the National Museum of Science and Technology
b) the Museum of Civilization c) the Tate Gallery
5.Every year tulips are sent to Canada from the Netherlands in appreciation of …
a) Canadian governor-general |
b) Canadian soldiers |
c) Canadian artists |
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6.One of the most delightful features of Ottawa which is enjoyed by boaters in summer and skaters in winter is …
a) a big lake in the centre of the city b) the canal system c) an openair sport centre
7.The Chateau Laurier is the name of …
a) a hotel b) a museum c) a market
8. The … Market is an open-air market with several boutiques and
ethnic restaurants. |
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a) Rideau |
b) Chateau Laurier |
c) Byward |
9. Close to half of the city population said they … in the 1991 census.
a) were bilingual b) were of indigenous origin c) were against bilingualism
Moscow
V.Choose the correct variant (баллы: 9)
1.Moscow was first mentioned in the records dated back to the year …
a) 1247 |
b) 1347 |
c) 1147 |
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2. |
Moscow was founded by … |
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a) Ivan the Terrible |
b) Yuri Dolgoruky |
c) Peter the Great |
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3. |
The oldest part of Moscow is … |
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a) Red Square |
b) the City |
c) the Kremlin |
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4. What can‟t you see on the territory of the Kremlin?
a) the Bell Tower of Ivan the Great b) St. Basil‟s Cathedral c) the Tzar – Cannon
5. St. Basil‟s Cathedral was built in the middle of the 16th century in memory of …
a) the victory over Kazan b) the victory over Napoleon c) Ivan the Terrible
6. The Pushkin Museum is the museum of … a) Folk Arts b) Literature c) Fine Arts
7. The Kremlin is the masterpiece of …
a) ancient Russian architecture b) modern Russian architecture c) Russian architecture of Renaissance time
8. The name of a famous clock tower is … a) the Kremlin b) the Spasskaya Tower c) The Bell Tower of Ivan the Great
9. The population of Moscow is over … |
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a) 2 million |
b) 8 million |
c) 4 million |
Общее количество баллов: 58
Критерии оценки: «отлично» – 50-58 «хорошо» – 40-49
«удовлетворительно» – 30-39 «неудовлетворительно» – 0-29
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