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12) The climate is __________ the whole year round.
1. высокоразвитая промышленная страна
1. is situated on the British Isles
2. расположено на Британских Островах
2. consist of two large islands
3. омывается Атлантическим Океаном и
Ирландским морем
3. is made up of four countries
4. производит и экспортирует станки,
электронику, текстиль
4. are separated from the Continent
by the North Sea and the British
Channel
5. большие любители спорта
5. is washed by the Atlantic Ocean
and the Irish Sea
6. путешествуют из одного конца страны
в другой, чтобы посмотреть, как играет их
команда
6. influence the climate of the
British Isles
13) One of the __________ of the country is shipbuilding.
14) The United Kingdom is __________ with a parliament and the Queen as
__________ .
15) But as almost everywhere else in the world, the game which __________ is
Association football, or soccer.
16) Every Saturday from late August till the beginning of May large crowds of
people __________ their favourite sides in __________ .
17) True __________ will travel from one end of the country to the other to see their
team play.
18) There are plenty of __________ soccer clubs all over Britain.
19) The chief __________ in British life is horse-racing.
20) __________ between the teams of Oxford and Cambridge attracts large crowds
of people.
21) Tennis __________ at Wimbledon are known all over the world.
22) Various forms of __________ , such as running, jumping, swimming, boxing are
also popular.
23) Of course the English weather is not always cold enough to ski, skate, or
__________ , but winter is a good season for hunting and fishing.
Ex. 3. Match Russian and English phrases
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7. известны во всем мире
7. mild the whole year round
8. можно сделать вывод
8. a highly developed industrial
country
9. состоит из двух больших островов
9. produces and exports machinery,
electronics, textile
10. состоит из четырех стран
10. a constitutional monarchy with a
parliament and the Queen as Head
of State
11. не всегда достаточно холодно для
того, чтобы кататься на лыжах, коньках и
санках
11. great sport lovers
12. хороший сезон для охоты и рыбалки
12. support their favourite sides in
football fields
13. существенная часть ежедневной
жизни в Британии
13. travel from one end of the coun-
try to the other to see their team play
14. конституционная монархия с парла-
ментом и королевой во главе государства,
14. take place at Wimbley
15. отделены от континента Северным
морем и Британским каналом
15. are interested in the races
16. поддерживают свои любимые коман-
ды на футбольных полях
16. attracts large crowds of people
17. умеренный весь год
17. are known all over the world
18. влияет на климат британских остро-
вов
18. not always cold enough to ski,
skate and toboggan
19. проходят на Уэмбли
19. a good season for hunting and
fishing
20. интересуются скачками
20. one may come to a conclusion
21. привлекает толпы людей
21. an essential part of daily life in
Britain
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Table for Ex. 3.
1. 8. 15. 2. 9. 16. 3. 10. 17. 4. 11. 18 5. 12. 19. 6. 13. 20. 7. 14. 21.
Ex. 4. Read and translate Text 1.
Text 1. Great Britain
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the
British Isles. The British Isles consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland,
and about five thousands small islands. Their total area is over 244 000 square
kilometers. The population of the United Kingdom is over 57 million. About 80
percent of the population is urban. The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Their capitals are London,
Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast. The capital of the United Kingdom is London.
The British Isles are separated from the Continent by the North Sea and the
British Channel. The western coast of Great Britain is washed by the Atlantic Ocean
and the Irish Sea. The surface of the British Isles varies very much. The north of
Scotland is mountainous and is called the Highlands. The South, which has beautiful valleys and plains, is called the Lowlands. The highest mountain is Ben Nevis in
Scotland (1343 m).
There are a lot of rivers in Great Britain. The Severn is the longest river,
while the Thames is the deepest and the most important one. The mountains, the
Atlantic Ocean and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream influence the climate of the
British Isles. It is mild the whole year round.
The United Kingdom is a highly developed industrial country. It produces
and exports machinery, electronics, textile. One of the chief industries of the
country is shipbuilding.
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The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy with a parliament and the
Queen as Head of State.
The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy. This means that Great
Britain is governed by the Parliament and the Queen. The official head of the state
is the King or the Queen. But the power of the Monarch is limited by Parliament
which is made up of the House of Lords and the House of Commons.
There are more than 1100 members in the House of Lords. The House of
Lords includes mainly life peers and bishops. Many seats in the House of Lords are
hereditary.
The House of Commons has 635 members (one – of 635 areas). Members
of the House of Lords are appointed and members of the House of Commons are
elected by the people. Parliament makes laws.
The Head of the Government is the Prime Minister, who is the leader of the
party in power. At present there are four main political parties in G.B.; the
Conservative (The Tories) the Labour, the Liberal and the Social Democratic Party.
The second largest party becomes the official Opposition with its own leader
and «Shadow cabinet».
The state power is represented by Legislative, Executive and Judicial
branches.
The legislative power in the country is exercised by the Houses of
Parliament. The Executive power is represented by Prime Minister and his cabinet.
The judicial branch of the government determines Common law and is independent
of both the legislative and the executive branches.
There is no written constitution in G.B., only precedents and traditions.
Now some words about sport in Great Britain. The British are great sportlovers, so when they don`t play or watch games, they like to talk about them. Many
of the games we play now have come from Britain. One of the most British games
is cricket. It is often played in schools, colleges, universities and by club teams all
over the country.
But as almost everywhere else in the world, the game which attracts the
greatest attention is Association football, or soccer. Every Saturday from late
August till the beginning of May, large crowds of people support their favourite sides
in football fields. True fans will travel from one end of the country to the other to see
their team play. There are plenty of professional and amateur soccer clubs all over
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Britain. International football matches and The Cup Finals take place at Wembley.
Rugby is also very popular, but it is played mainly by amateurs.
The chief spectator sport in British life is horse-racing. A lot of people are
interested in the races and risk money on the horse which they think will win. The
Derby is perhaps the most famous single sporting event in the whole world. Britain
is also famous for motor-car racing, dog-racing. Boat-race between the teams of
Oxford and Cambridge attracts large crowds of people.
A great number of people play and watch tennis. Tennis tournaments at
Wimbledon are known all over the world. The British also like to play golf, baseball,
hockey and grass-hockey. Various forms of athletics, such as running, jumping,
swimming and boxing are also popular.
You can sometimes hear that there are no winter sports in England. Of
course the English weather is not always cold enough to ski, skate, or toboggan,
but winter is a good season for hunting and fishing. Thus, one may come to a
conclusion that sport is an essential part of daily life in Britain.
Ex. 5. Use the following prepositions (while, of, on, up, about, over, from, by).
1. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated
__________ the British Isles.
2. The British Isles consist __________ two large islands Great Britain and
Ireland, and __________ 5 thousand small islands.
3. Their total area is __________ 244.000 sq.km.
4. The U.K. is made __________ 4 countries.
5. The British Isles are separated __________ the European continent
__________ the North Sea and the English Channel.
6. The western coast __________ Great Britain is washed __________ the
Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea.
7. The North of Scotland is mountainous and is called the Highlands, __________
the south is called the Lowlands.
8. The Severn is the longest river, __________ the Thames is the deepest.
Ex. 6. Give the full answers to the following questions, do it in the written
form.
1) Where is the United Kingdom of Great Britain situated?
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2) What is the total area of British Isles?
__________________________________________________________________
3) What is the population of the United Kingdom?
__________________________________________________________________
4) What is the United Kingdom made up of? What are their capitals?
__________________________________________________________________
5) What is the capital of the United Kingdom?
__________________________________________________________________
6) What is the highest mountain?
__________________________________________________________________
7) What is the longest river? What is the deepest and the most important river?
__________________________________________________________________
8) What influences the climate of the British Isles? Name type of climate.
__________________________________________________________________
9) What does the United Kingdom produce and export?
__________________________________________________________________
10) What is one of the chief industries of the country?
__________________________________________________________________
11) What is one of the most British games? Where is it played?
__________________________________________________________________
12) Which game attracts the greatest attention?
__________________________________________________________________
13) Are there any soccer clubs in Britain? What kind of clubs?
__________________________________________________________________
14) Where do the International football matches and the Cup Finals take place?
__________________________________________________________________
15) What is the chief spectator sport in British life?
__________________________________________________________________
16) What is the most famous single sporting event in Britain?
__________________________________________________________________
17) What kind of races are held in Britain?
__________________________________________________________________
18) What kind of tournaments are known all over the world?
__________________________________________________________________
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19) What kind of winter sports are popular in Britain?
__________________________________________________________________
20) Is sport an essential part of daily life in Britain?
__________________________________________________________________
21 .What does the term «constitutional monarchy» mean?
__________________________________________________________________
22. What body (орган) exercises the legislative power in the country?
__________________________________________________________________
23. How are the chambers of the Parliament composed?
__________________________________________________________________
24. What body exercises the executive power?
__________________________________________________________________
25. How is the executive branch of the government formed?
__________________________________________________________________
26. What is the official opposition?
__________________________________________________________________
27. What does the judicial branch of the government do?
__________________________________________________________________
28. Is there a written Constitution in Great Britain?
__________________________________________________________________
Ex. 7. Read the statements, say if they are true or false, correct the false ones
1) The United Kingdom is made up of three countries: England, Wales and
Scotland.__________.
2) The capital of the United Kingdom is Edinburgh. __________.
3) The western coast of Great Britain is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish
Sea. __________.
4) There are few rivers in Great Britain. __________.
5) The United Kingdom produces and exports ships __________.
Ex. 8. Make up your own three statements, use the information from the text.
One of your statements should be false. Read them to the students. Their
task is to say which of your statements is false and correct it.
Use the following phrases:
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– I don’t think that this statement is true (right). – Не думаю, что это высказывание правильное!
– Of course (not) – Конечно (нет). Certainly (not) – Конечно (нет). – I don’t dispute
that / it is true – Не спорю! – I agree (I disagree – I don’t agree). – Я согласен (не
согласен). – I don’t mind – Я не возражаю. – I am all for it (I am against it) – Я
полностью за (против). – Nothing of the kind. – Ничего подобного! – It goes with
out saying. – Безусловно. – It’s out of question. – Об этом не может быть и речи.
– On the contrary. – Наоборот!
Ex. 9. Translate the sentences from Russian into English, use the information
from the text and your dictionary.
1) Соединенное Королевство Великобритании и Северной Ирландии распо-
ложено на Британских островах, состоящих из двух больших и тысяч малых
островов.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
2) Население Великобритании в основном городское и составляет более 57
миллионов человек.
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3) Соединенное Королевство состоит из четырех частей; в Великобританию
входят Англия, Шотландия и Уэльс.
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4) Британские острова омываются Атлантическим океаном, Ирландским мо-
рем, Северным морем и проливом Па-де-Кале.
__________________________________________________________________
5) Британские острова состоят из гористой части и низин.
__________________________________________________________________
6) Реки в Великобритании не очень длинные.
__________________________________________________________________
7) На климат Великобритании оказывает влияние Гольфстрим.
__________________________________________________________________
8) Великобритания производит и экспортирует станки, электронику, тек-
стиль, суда.
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9) Великобритания – конституционная монархия.
__________________________________________________________________
10) Существует множество профессиональных и любительских футбольных
клубов в Британии.
__________________________________________________________________
11) Преданные фанаты будут путешествовать из одного конца страны в дру-
гой, чтобы посмотреть, как играет их команда.
__________________________________________________________________
12) Международные футбольные матчи и финальные кубки проходят на Уэм-
бли.
__________________________________________________________________
13) Гребные гонки между командами Оксфорда и Кембриджа привлекают
толпы людей.
__________________________________________________________________
14) На следующем месте после футбола, главным зрительским видом спорта
в Британии являются скачки.
__________________________________________________________________
15) Множество людей играют и смотрят теннис, теннисные турниры в Уимбл-
доне известны во всем мире.
__________________________________________________________________
16) Британцам также нравится играть в гольф, бейсбол и хоккей.
__________________________________________________________________
17) Термин «конституционная монархия» означает, что Великобритания
управляется парламентом, а главой государства является королева.
__________________________________________________________________
18) Законодательная власть принадлежит парламенту, состоящему из двух
палат.
__________________________________________________________________
19) Члены палаты общин, реального органа управления страной, избираются
народом.
__________________________________________________________________
20) Премьер-министр, назначается королевой и сам назначает кабинет.
__________________________________________________________________
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21) Исполнительная власть в стране осуществляется премьер-министром и
1. a sports-loving nation
1. нация любителей спорта
2. a contest between
2. «дротики»
3. a goalkeeper
3. бильярд
4. a professional
4. быть изобретенным
5. angling
5. быть частью повседневной жизни
6. cricket
6. вратарь
7. darts
7. Всеанглийский клуб тенниса и кро-
кета
8. Football League
8. входить в программу чего– либо
9. horse-racing
9. выиграть Кубок мира
10. in teams of...
10. гонки на яхтах
11. rugby
11. закончиться вничью
12. rules for smth.
12. игры с участием любителей
13. snooker
13. касаться мяча рукой
14. soccer
14. командами в количестве...
15. squash
15. крокет
16. the All-England Lawn Tennis
and Croquet Club
16. Лига футбола
17. to be a part of everyday life
17. ловля рыбы
18. to be invented
18. правила для чего-либо
19. to be on the programme of
19. принимать участие в чем-либо
его кабинетом.
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22) Партия, имеющая большинство в палате общин, формирует правитель-
ство.
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Ex. 10. Match English and Russian words and word combinations
from Vocabulary Notes. Learn the Vocabulary Notes by heart.
Vocabulary Notes
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