- •Unit I. Me and my world. Part 1. About myself.
- •About myself.
- •Part 2. Seasons.
- •Autumn.
- •Winter.
- •Spring.
- •Summer.
- •Part 3. The way I spend my free time in different seasons.
- •The way I spend my free time in different seasons.
- •Part 4. My family.
- •My family.
- •Part 5. Our flat.
- •Our flat.
- •Unit II. Studies. Part 1. My favourite teacher.
- •My favourite teacher.
- •Part 2. Friends.
- •My friend.
- •Part 3. The daily programme.
- •The daily programme.
- •Unit III. Hobbies. Part 1. Hobbies.
- •Hobbies.
- •Part 2. Book collecting.
- •Book collecting.
- •Unit IV. Travelling.
- •Travelling.
- •Unit V. The united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland. Part 1. The uk.
- •The uk.
- •Part 2. London.
- •London.
- •Unit VI. The united states of america. Part 1. The usa.
- •The usa.
- •Part 2. Washington, d.C.
- •Washington, d. C.
- •Unit VII. Shopping. Part 1. Shopping.
- •Shopping.
- •Part 2. Shopping in london.
- •Shopping in London.
- •Unit VIII. Holidays. Part 1. Holidays in the uk.
- •Holidays in the uk.
- •Part 2. Halloween.
- •Halloween.
- •Part 3. Thanksgiving day.
- •Thanksgiving Day.
- •Part 4. Christmas.
- •Christmas.
- •Part 5. Holidays in russia.
- •Holidays in Russia.
- •Unit IX. Sports. Part 1. Sports in russia.
- •Sports in Russia.
- •Part 2. Sports in the uk.
- •Sports in the uk.
- •Part 3. Sports in the usa.
- •Sports in the usa.
- •Part 4. My favourite kind of sport.
- •My favourite kind of sport.
- •Unit X. Our country. Part 1. The russian federation.
- •The Russian Federation.
- •Part 2. Moscow.
- •Moscow.
- •Part 3. Sergiev posad is my native town.
- •Sergiev Posad.
Part 5. Holidays in russia.
WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS:
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memorable ['memərəbl] a citizen ['sɪtɪzən] sovereignty ['sɔvrəntɪ] to commemorate [kə'meməreɪt] the Nazi ['nɑːtsɪ] invaders [ɪn'veɪdəz] national character ['kærəktə] to conquer ['kɔŋkə] a defence [dɪ'fens] to be regarded [rɪ'gɑːdid] religious [rɪ'lɪʤəs] origin ['ɔrɪʤɪn] a revival [rɪ'vaɪvəl] a significance [sɪg'nɪfɪkəns] reunion [ˌriː'juːnɪən] a coverage ['kʌvərɪʤ] hearty ['hɑːtɪ] fortunately ['fɔːʧnətlɪ] |
памятный гражданин суверенитет отмечать, праздновать фашистские захватчики национальный характер завоевать, победить оборона, защита считаться религиозное начало воскрешение смысл воссоединение освещение в печати, по радио обильный к счастью |
Holidays in Russia.
There are dates and events in the life of our country that are memorable to every Russian citizen. The dates of this kind are: Victory Day, Constitution Day, Women’s Day, the Day of Sovereignty of the Russian Federation. These are national holidays, people do not work on these days. The most memorable date is Victory Day which is celebrated on May 9 to commemorate the Victory of the Soviet troops over the Nazi invaders. Love for freedom has been a national character of the Russian people. No enemy has been able to conquer our country. When Russia was attacked by the enemy, the Russian people rose up in defence of their Motherland.
May Day is regarded as the day of solidarity of the workers of the world. It commemorates the tragic events of the years 1884-88 in Chicago when the workers were fighting for their rights.
Recently new national holidays have been introduced. They are Christmas and Easter. They are of religious origin.
In Russia Christmas is celebrated on January 7. In Europe and in the USA it is observed on December 25. On Christmas Day people celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Easter symbolizes the Revival of Jesus Christ. For the greater part of people of our country these holidays have lost their religious significance and are the days of family reunion, relax and happiness.
There is one more holiday which is loved both by adults and children – this is New Year’s Day, with a New Year Tree, bells, presents, and Grandpa Frost, European Santa Claus. People believe that a miracle is a must on this day. New Year’s celebrations receive widespread coverage by mass media.
On the New Year night people go to a dance, visit their friends or stay at home and watch TV. Party-goers enjoy a hearty meal.
Now January 1 is a national holiday, fortunately for those who like to celebrate most of the night.
Exercise 1. Translate into Russian: dates and events in the life of our country; is a national holiday; religious significance; a national character of the Russian people; the Day of Sovereignty of the Russian Federation; to commemorate the Victory of the Soviet troops over the Nazi invaders; in defence of their Motherland; both by adults and children; Grandpa Frost; to receive widespread coverage by mass media; to enjoy a hearty meal; love for freedom; the most memorable date; the day of solidarity of the workers of the world; the tragic events.
Exercise 2. Translate into English:дни семейного воссоединения, отдыха; смотреть телевизор; навещать друзей; ходить на танцы; оставаться дома; большая часть ночи; к счастью; завоевать страну; бороться за свои права; на Рождество; символизировать воскрешение Иисуса Христа; и взрослыми, и детьми.
Exercise 3. Make up the questions covering the content of one of the texts for your fellow-students to answer them.
Exercise 4. True or false?
People do not work on national holidays.
The Day of Sovereignty of the Russian Federation is loved both by adults and children.
In Russia and Europe Christmas is celebrated on January 7.
May Day is celebrated on May 9 to commemorate the Victory of the Soviet troops over the Nazi invaders.
Now December 31 is a national holiday.
Exercise 5. Complete the sentences in a logical way.
There are dates and events in the life of our country that are memorable to every Russian citizen: …
The most memorable date is …
May Day is regarded as …
In Russia Christmas …
Easter symbolizes …
On the New Year night …