IX. Read and translate the text orally. Translate paragraph 4 in writing

The United States is situated in the central part of the North American conti­nent. It consists of three separate parts: the Hawaiian Islands, Alaska, and the rest major part of the USA. The continental part of the USA consists of four physical geographical parts: two highland and two lowland regions. The USA consists of fifty states and the District of Columbia. The states differ in size, population and economic development. The largest of America’s states is Alaska. Rhode Island is the smallest state.

The USA is a country of great diversity. Being a very large country, it has several different climate zones. The coldest regions are in the north and northeast, where much snow falls in winter. The south has a subtropical climate.

Many people travel to the USA by ship. If you are not a poor sailor you won’t be afraid of the rough sea. On board large ships people can visit foreign countries and different places of interest within their own country. Ships usually reach the port of destination on time according to their schedule.

There are a lot of motels in the USA which grew with the development of highways. If you are travelling by car, you can get accommodation in one of them. Staying at a motel has a lot of advantages. You do not have to fight the city traffic to get a comfortable bed for the night. They provide accommodation with parking space near the guests’ rooms. Eating out is very popular in the USA. There are fast food and full service restaurants in the USA. Some restaurants are open even for breakfast. A fast food restaurant is much like a cafeteria. Items such as hamburgers, hot chicken sand­wiches, pizza, and salads are typical of a fast food restaurant. Eating in a fast food restaurant takes less time and is less expen­sive than in a full service restaurant.

X. Answer the following questions in writing

a) Where is the United States situated?

b) How many parts does the USA consist of? What are they?

c) How many parts does the continental part of the USA consist of?

d) How many states does the USA consist of? What do they differ in?

e) What state is the largest state in the United States?

f) Why does the USA have several different climate zones?

g) What are the advantages and disadvantages of travelling by ship?

TEST 2

VARIANT 1

I. Give synonyms and antonyms of the following adjectives and their comparative and superlative

actual; available; central; collective; compulsory; distinct; efficient; evident; home; important; legal; major; original; particular; private; public; responsible; restrictive; silent; unlimited; unusual; vigorous.

II. Give the meaning of the following verbs and their four forms

to account; to amend; to attract; to avoid; to award; to confirm; to dis­solve; to encourage; to exceed; to identify; to license; to monopolize; to start.

III. Put the following sentences in the Passive Voice

1. All our staff received training on effective ways to polish every surface and clean every corner.

2. John Kerry described the governor as an enemy of higher education.

3. Such corporation does not usually issue stocks.

4. The agencies regu­late specific areas.

5. The education system reflects the polarization of society.

6. The judge gave him two weeks in which to pay the fine.

7. The monarch gave formal assent to any legislative measure approved by the two houses.

8. The region's community education department received a very big sum of money last summer.

9. The US Constitution works as well today as when they wrote it.

10. They usually select students on the ba­sis of A-level results and an interview.