Words and word combinations

to be situated – быть расположенным

different – различный

mild – мягкий

cold – холодный

hot – жаркий

to cover – покрывать

to be rich in – быть богатым в…

natural gas – природный газ

agriculture – сельское хозяйство

scientific – научный

gold – золото

silver – серебро

ferrous metals – черные металлы

non ferrous metals – цветные металлы

rare metals – редкие металлы

vegetables – овощи

coal – уголь

iron – железо

copper – медь

highly-developed – высокоразвитый

to grow – выращивать

wheat – пшеница

church – церковь

important – важный

hill – холм

mountain – гора

forest – лес

heart – сердце

cathedral – собор

head – глава

state – государство

government – правительство

Ответьте на вопросы.

1. What is the geographical position of Russia?

2. What is the climate of country?

3. What mineral resources is Russia rich in?

4. Russia is a highly-developed industrial country, isn’t it?

5. What do the Russians grow?

6. What is the capital of Russian Federation?

7. Do you know any places of interest in Moscow?

8. What is the political system in Russia?

9. Who is the head of the state?

10. Who is the head of the government?

Сообщение на тему: “Our Country” (Russia).

Russia is one of the largest countries in the world. It is situated in Europe and Asia. The country has many seas and oceans. There are many rivers and lakes in Russia, for example: the Volga, the Yenisei, the Baikal and the Ladoga. Some parts of the country are covered with hills and mountains, forests and volcanoes. The climate of Russia is different. It is very cold in the North even in summer. The central part of the country has a mild climate. In the South it is very hot. The Russian Federation is very rich in mineral resources: oil, natural gas, coal, iron, gold, silver, copper, ferrous, non-ferrous and rare metals, limestone and others. Russia is a highly-developed industrial country. Agriculture is an important sector in the economy of the country. The Russians grow wheat, fruit, vegetables and many others. There are many universities, scientific institutions, colleges, schools, libraries, museums, galleries, theatres, churches in our country. Moscow is the capital of Russia. There are many interesting places to see in Moscow: the Bolshoi Theatre, the Tretjakov Art Gallery, the Kremlin, Red Square and others. The president is the head of the state.

Words and word combinations.

to be situated – быть расположенным

different – различный

mild – мягкий

cold – холодный

hot – жаркий

to cover – покрывать

to be rich in – быть богатым в…

natural gas – природный газ

agriculture – сельское хозяйство

scientific – научный

gold – золото

silver – серебро

ferrous metals – черные металлы

non ferrous metals – цветные металлы

rare metals – редкие металлы

vegetables – овощи

coal – уголь

iron – железо

copper – медь

highly-developed – высокоразвитый

to grow – выращивать

wheat – пшеница

church – церковь

important – важный

Lesson Three

1. Text «Ecological problems». 2. Text «Environmental protection». 3. Words and word combinations. 4. Сообщение на тему: «Environment».