Английский язык для логопедов. Учебно-методическое пособие

Georgia and Armenians and Greeks from Turkiye. The Sochi district becomes multinational area of Russian empire.

In Soviet times Sochi was the fast developing port and resort city on the Black sea. The city was the beloved place of Joseph Stalin. So many streets of Sochi look like the centre of Moscow of 30s-50s.

Now the favourite residence of the Russian president is Bocharov creek. A lot of official meetings are held here.

Ski resorts of Krasnaya Polyana, warm, blue waters of the Black sea, luxurious tennis courts create irresistible atmosphere around the place.

Millions of tourists from all over Russia come here every year.

3.Answer the questions on the text:

1.Where is Sochi situated?

2.What is the population of Sochi?

3.How much does Sochi stretch?

4.When did the first people appear here?

5.What are the dolmens?

6.Who were the invaders of this area?

7.When was Christian religion brought here?

8.Where were the first known Christian constructions in the area of Sochi?

9.When did the Black sea coast depart to Russia?

10.When was the first fortress founded? How was it called?

11.Why was the fortress destroyed?

12.Who intensively occupied the Black sea coast in the end of the XIX century?

13.Why is Sochi attractive to the tourists?

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4. Choose the best variant:

1. The city of Sochi is known for its:

a)unique nature and exotic plants

b)mineral springs, beaches, subtropical climate, and extensive resort facilities

c)steep slopes of the Caucasus mountains

d)all of the above

2.Sochi is a major holiday and health resort, with numerous: a) hotels, tourist centers, campsites, and sanatoriums

b) museums, art galleries, and theaters c) factories, warehouses, and offices

d) schools, universities, and research centers

3.The city hosted the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, leading to significant: a) development and infrastructure improvements

b) population growth and economic decline c) political unrest and social conflict

d) environmental degradation and natural disasters

4.The rich lands of the Caucasus attracted:

a)Europeans and Americans

b)Greeks, Romans, Chinese

c)Germanic tribes

d)Arabs, Genuese, Turks

5. In 1854 the fortress Navaginskoye was destroyed:

a)by Turks because they captured the territory

b)by Russian army because of the Crimean war

c)by Russians because they didn’t like it

d)by Greeks because they wanted to build a brick fortress

5. Say if the sentences are true or false:

1.The city is situated on the Sochi River along the Black Sea in Southern Russia.

2.The city is not a significant economic and cultural center of the Black Sea coast of Russia.

3.The city stretches for 154 km along the Black Sea coast and is surrounded by the steep slopes of the Caucasus mountains.

4.Sochi is known for its mineral springs, beaches, subtropical climate, and extensive resort facilities.

5.Sochi hosted the 2014 Summer Olympic Games, leading to significant development and infrastructure improvements.

6.Sochi is a major holiday and health resort, with numerous hotels, tourist centers, campsites, and sanatoriums.

7.The history of the area goes back to ancient times, with more than 150 historical places of interest in the area.

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8.The city has a rich architectural heritage, including the Sochi railway station and the Sochi seaport, both of which are architectural monuments of local and federal significance, respectively.

9.Sochi is a multinational area of the Russian empire, with immigrants from central parts of Russia, Moldova, Ukraine, Belorussia, Georgia, and Armenians and Greeks from Turkey.

10.In Soviet times, Sochi was a fast-developing port and resort city on the Black Sea.

11.The favorite residence of the Russian president is Riviera creek.

12.Millions of tourists from all over the world come to Sochi every year.

6. Translate the sentences into English:

1.Город Сочи был основан во время царствования Николая I.

2.Первое укрепление на месте современного Сочи было названо в честь императрицы Александры.

3.Мягкий климат и плодородные земли всегда привлекали захватчиков на берега Кубани.

4.Великий русский ученый Соколов жил и работал в Сочи.

5.Наш город является основным центром туризма в России.

6.Крепость была названа в честь императрицы Александры.

7.Одной из главных достопримечательностей города является морской

порт.

8.Горнолыжные курорты Сочи ежегодно привлекают миллионы туристов со всей страны.

7. Choose the appropriate article:

1.I had a/ the toast and a/ an orange for breakfast. 2. Anna has a dog. A/The dog is very friendly. 3. I cleaned a/the house yesterday. 4. This is a/the very beautiful painting. 5. Can you turn on -/the light, please? 6. Is there a/the hotel near your house? 7. Claire has gone to a/the post office. 8. An/The apartment where we stayed was very nice. 9. My brother goes to a/the gym three times -/a week. 10. Do you have -/a TV in your room? 11. Their office is on -/the seventh floor. 12. Paris is a/the capital of -/the France. 13. What is a/the highest mountain in the world? 14. A/The sky is blue and a/the sun is shining brightly.

15.Is this -/the same book you were reading last week? 16. There are billions of planets in -/the space. 17. We usually have a/- dinner at 7 pm. 18. Open your books at a/the page 29. 19. Lily broke her leg yesterday. She’s in -/the hospital now. 20. My mother works from a/- home. 21. The/- beauty can change a/the world. 22. I like an/- Italian food.

8.Insert the proper article where necessary:

___ Switzerland, ___ Austria and ___ Slovenia. ___ population of ___ Italy is

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around 60 million people, which makes ___ Italy ___ fourth ____ most populated country in ____ European Union.

_____official language is ____ Italian. ____capital is ___ Rome. ___ Rome is one of ____ most beautiful cities in ____world. Other famous cities in ___ Italy are ___ Florence, ___ Venice, ___ Milan, ___ Naples and ___ Piza.

B. 1. ___ Moscow-Volga Canal joins ____ Moscow to ___ Volga. ___Volga runs into ____ Caspian Sea.

2.____ Russia occupies ___ eastern half of ____Europe and ___ northern third of ____ Asia.

3.____ Washington is ____ capital of ____ United States of___America.

4.____Altai Mountains are higher than ___ Urals.

5.___Neva flows into ___ Gulf of ___ Finland.

6.___Kazbek is ___ highest peak of ____ Caucasus.

7.___Lake Baikal is ___ deepest lake in ___ world.

8.I want to go to ___ New York ___ some day.

9.____Chicago is on ___Lake Michigan.

10.____ France is to ___ north of ___Italy.

9.Comment the use of article in the text above.

UNIT 6

MY NATIVE COUNTRY. THE CAPITAL OF MY COUNTRY

Имя прилагательное

1.Questions for discussion:

1.Where were you born?

2.Do you know the history of your country?

3.Is your country multinational?

4.What are the symbols of your country?

5.What are the stereotypes about your country?

6.What is the capital of your country?

7.Name the most interesting sights of the capital.

2. Read and translate the text:

Text A

The Russian Federation

The Russian Federation is the largest country in the world. It occupies about 1/6 of the Earth surface. The country is situated in Eastern Europe, Northern and Central Asia. Its total area is over 17 million square km.

Russia is washed by 12 seas, most of which are seas of three oceans: The Arctic, the Atlantic and the Pacific. In the south and in the west the country borders on 14 countries. It also has a sea-border with the USA.

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4.What railway(airport) did you arrive at?

5.What were your expectations of Moscow?

6.What was your first impression of Moscow?

7.What places of interest did you visit?

8.Where did you stay at?

9.How long did you stay in Moscow?

10.Did you enjoy your visit to Moscow?

7. Choose the correct form of adjectives:

1.Swimming is (more relaxing / most relaxing) than running. 2. What is the (longer / longest) river in the world? 3. I did (best / better) in the test than James.

4.I get up (earlier / earliest) than my brother. 5. Who is the (more intelligent / most intelligent) person in your family? 6. Which city is (most beautiful / more beautiful) – Paris or Rome? 7. What is the (furthest / further) country you’ve visited? 8. What is the (nearer / nearest) book store?

8.Put adjectives in the correct form:

1. What is the (beautiful) city you've been to? 2. This is the (boring) book I've read. 3. Traveling by plane is (fast) than traveling by train. 4. Vegetables are (healthy) than fast food. 5. A giraffe is (tall) than an elephant. 6. (good) late than never. 7. Tina is (friendly) than Frank. 8. What is the (bad) thing that can happen?

UNIT 7

THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN

AND NORTHERN IRELAND

Типы местоимений

1. Questions for discussion:

1.How many countries does the UK consist of?

2.What countries are in Great Britain?

3.What is the capital of Great Britain?

4.Where are the British Isles situated?

5.Why is Great Britain called great?

2. Read and translate the text:

The United Kingdom (UK) is a sovereign state located off the northwest coast of Europe. It comprises four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The UK is governed from London, but Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland also have their own governments for domestic affairs. The British Isles, on the other hand, consist of two large islands and many small

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ones, with the largest island being Great Britain and the second largest being Ireland. Great Britain consists of England, Scotland, and Wales, while the UK also includes Northern Ireland. The Republic of Ireland is an independent country.

Great Britain is about 1000 km from north to south and about 500 km from east to west at the widest part. The total area of the United Kingdom is 242,752 square km. The landscape of the British Isles is varied and can change dramatically within short distances. Scotland has most mountains, but there are also mountains in northern Wales. Ben Nevis (1,343 m) in Scotland is the highest mountain in the British Isles. Northern England has some hills but they are not as high as those in Scotland and Wales. Southern England is relatively flat and suitable for agriculture. Ireland is commonly called the Emerald Isle due to the green countryside.

The climate of the UK is mild relative to its latitude. The mildness is an effect of the warm Gulf Stream. This current brings the prevailing southwesterly winds that moderate winter temperatures.

The western side of the United Kingdom tends to be warmer than the eastern; the south is warmer than the north. Winter temperatures seldom are below -10 C and summer temperatures rarely higher than 32 C. The sea winds also bring plenty of moisture; average annual precipitation is more than 1,000 mm.

The population of the United Kingdom is 67,9 million people. The country is among the most developed countries of the world.

Active Vocabulary

3. Answer the questions on the text:

1.What countries make up the United Kingdom?

2.What countries make up Great Britain?

3.What is the main city of the United Kingdom?

4.What is the population of the United Kingdom?

5.What is the highest mountain in the British Isles?

7.What is the climate of the UK like?

8.Why is Ireland called the Emerald Isle?

9.What is the total area of the United Kingdom?

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5. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words from the text.

1.The United Kingdom is a ____ state located off the northwest _____ of Europe.

2.The UK comprises four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and

_______ Ireland.

3.The UK is governed from __________.

4.Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland also have their own governments for __________ affairs.

5.Great Britain consists of England, Scotland, and __________.

6.The Republic of Ireland is an __________ country.

7.Scotland has most __________, but there are also mountains in northern Wales.

8.Ben Nevis (1,343 m) in Scotland is the highest mountain in the

__________ Isles.

9.The climate of the UK is mild relative to its __________.

10.The western side of the United Kingdom tends to be warmer than the

__________; the south is warmer than the north.

6. Prepare the presentation on the following:

1. Geographical position of Scotland. 2. Edinburgh. 3. Geographical position of Wales. 4. Cardiff. Its history and sights. 5. Geographical position of England. 6. Some glimpses of London. 7. Geographical position of Northern Ireland. 8. Belfast. Its history and sights. 9. Geographical position of the USA.

10.The biggest cities of the USA. 10. Geographical position of Canada. Ottawa.

11.Geographical position of Australia. Canberra.

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7. Choose the correct form of the pronoun:

1.Sarah and (I, me) went to the park. 2. (He, Him) and I are best friends. 3. Can you give (she, her) the book? 4. (We, Us) are going to the movies tonight.

5.The cat followed (he, him) home. 6. (She, Her) and I will be attending the party. 7. (They, Them) went to the beach together. 8. I saw (he, him) at the store yesterday. 9. (We, Us) are going on a trip next week. 10. (She, Her) is a talented musician.

8.Choose the correct form of the possessive adjective or pronoun:

1. This is (my, mine) car. 2. (Our, Ours) house is big and beautiful. 3. That book is (his, him). 4. Is this (your, yours) pen? 5. The dog wagged (its, it’s) tail happily. 6. This project is (our, ours). 7. The keys are (their, theirs). 8. Is this bag

(your, yours)? 9. The cat played with (its, it’s) toy. 10. (My, Mine) parents are coming to visit.

UNIT 8

CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS OF GREAT BRITAIN

Страдательный залог

1.Questions for discussion:

1.What British customs do you know?

2.Which customs do you find interesting?

3.Do you know any traditional dishes for Christmas in Britain?

4.Do you find similarities with Russian traditions?

2. Read and translate the text:

Every country and every nation has its own holidays, customs and traditions. British people are very proud of their traditions. British people are very proud of their traditions, cherish them and carefully keep them up because many of them are associated with the history and cultural development of the country. Speaking about British traditions we should distinguish bank or public holidays, annual festivals, celebrations and ceremonies.

The term bank holiday dates back to the 19th century when the Bank Holiday Acts of 1871 and 1875 declared certain days to be bank holidays, that is days on which banks were to be closed. Today their observance is no longer limited to banks only. Post offices, most factories and shops are closed too.

There are eight bank holidays: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, May Day Bank Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday, August (or Summer) Bank Holiday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. All public holidays, except New

Year’s Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day are movable.

Christmas Day, which is the 25th of December, is the most widely celebrated and the most colourful and merry of all bank holidays. On Christmas Day many people go to churches, give presents, gather at family table and eat a traditional Christmas dishes, such as roast turkey and Christmas pudding.

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