- •Part I the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland Unit 1 geography
- •2. Read and memorize the following proper names:
- •3. Read and translate the text:
- •4. Complete the sentences. Use the map,
- •5. Say what we call the following:
- •6. Choose the right variant:
- •7. Prove that the following statements are wrong. Use the expressions:
- •8. Find the answers to the following questions:
- •Unit 2 general outline
- •4. Complete each definition with one of the following words:
- •5. Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the text:
- •6. Are the statements true or false? Correct the false statements. Use the expressions:
- •7. Answer the following questions:
- •8. Study the tables and answer the questions below them:
- •9. Would you like to learn the uk national anthem? God Save the Queen
- •10. Read and translate the text. National emblems of uk
- •The Royal Coat of Arms
- •11. Complete the sentences with the missing words:
- •12. Check yourseif. Choose the right variant.
- •13. Describe the national flag and the royal coat of arms of the uk.
- •14. What can you tell about the national emblems of your country.
- •15. Sum up everything you have learnt about
- •Unit 3 the system of government
- •1. Practice the pronunciation of the words:
- •2. Read and memorize the following words and word combinations:
- •3. Read and translate the text: state system
- •4. Fill in the blanks with the proper words and word combinations from the text:
- •5. Prove that the following statements are right. Use the expressions:
- •6. Explain what is meant by the following:
- •7. Answer the following questions:
- •8. Read the text and answer the questions below it: the crown
- •9. Do you know that?
- •10. Read the text and answer the questions below: political parties
- •11. Speak about the uk system of government according to the plan below. Use the expressions:
- •Unit 4 (industry) economy
- •1. Practise the pronunciation of the words:
- •2. Read and memorize the following words and word combinations:
- •3. Read and translate the text:
- •Industry
- •4. Complete the following sentences:
- •5. Match each word in the first column with one in the second in ways that relate to the text:
- •6. Answer the following questions:
- •7. Speak on Britain's economy according to the plan:
- •4. Complete the following sentences:
- •5. Choose the right variant:
- •6. Answer the following questions:
- •7. Work with a partner. Discuss the main sections of Central London.
- •8. Find more facts about London today. Supplementary reading. Text I The Royal Family of Windsor
- •Text 2. Buckingham Palace
- •Text 3 british ways
- •Part II the united states of america Unit 1. Geography and climate
- •1. Read and memorize:
- •2. Remember the pronunciation of the following words:
- •3. Read and translate the text:
- •4. Answer the following questions:
- •5. Finish the following sentences:
- •6. Ask your fellow students what new information he got having read the text. Use the formulas:
- •Unit 2 the political system part 1: the legislative branch.
- •1. Read and memorize:
- •2. Remember the pronunciation of the following words:
- •3. Read and translate the text:
- •4. Answer the following questions:
- •5. Match the words in the left column with their definitions in the right column.
- •6. Complete the following sentences:
- •2. Remember the pronunciation of the following words:
- •3. Read and translate the text:
- •4. Answer the following questions:
- •5. Prove that the following sentences are right:
- •6. Finish the following sentences:
- •Unit 4 washington, d.C.
- •1. Read and memorize:
- •2. Read and translate the text:
- •3. Answer the following questions:
- •5. Speak about the capital of the usa. Use the expressions:
- •Unit 5. Youths and their families
- •2. Discuss the problems facing American families and compare them with the situation in your country . Unit 6. Youth's problems
- •1. Study the text and answer the following questions:
- •2. What do these numbers refer to: 1976; 450,000; 6,9mln; 13,5%; 21
- •2. Prove the fact than American young people are involved in different organizations and activities. Supplementary reading text I. Administrative System of the States
- •Text II. United States Political Parties
- •Vocabulary List
- •Text III. How a bill becomes a law
- •Text IV. Lobbyists1
- •Content
4. Answer the following questions:
1. Which is the highest legislative organ of the USA?
2. How many houses does it consist of?
3. Which is the main task of Congress?
4. What does the Senate do?
5. How many members does the Senate consist of?
6. How many Senators does each state elect?
7. How long does a Senator work in Congress?
8. How many Senator are re-elected every two years?
9. How old must a Senator be?
10. How long must a Senator live in a state from which he is elected?
11. Where do the Senators from the Democratic party sit in Congress?
12. Where do the Senators from the Republican party sit in Congress?
13. What docs a Vice-President do?
14. How many members has the House of Representatives?
15. What does the number of Representatives depend on?
16. How old must a member of the House of Representatives be?
17. Who presides over the House?
5. Match the words in the left column with their definitions in the right column.
1. ambassador a an area of land that forms a politically independent unit
2. candidate b a country with its own government
3. country c a group of people who govern a country
4. election d a group of people who discuss and make laws of a country
5. government e the head of state in the USA and many modern republics
6. parliament f a person who is suggested by other people for election
7. politician g the action of choosing by vote one or more of the candidates for a political offices
8. President h a person whose job is concerned with political affairs esp. as an elected member of parliament
9. state i a person sent to live in a foreign country as the senior representative there of her or his own country
6. Complete the following sentences:
1. The US Congress consists of ...
2. The main task of Congress is ...
3. The Senate consists of ...
4. The Senator must be ...
5. The House of Representatives consists of ...
6. A Representative must be ...
7. Vice-President presides over ...
8. The Speaker presides over ...
7. Speak about US Congress.
7. Describe the legislative brunch of the US government. Use the expressions:
I'd like to say a few words about ... ,
I'd like to draw your attention to ,
It's important to note that ... ,
One must mention ... ,
Summing it up ...
8. Ask your fellow student what new information he got from the text. Use the formulas:
Can you tell me ... , Could you speak about ... , What information have you got about ...
Unit 3. PART 2: THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH.
1. Read and memorize:
citizen гражданин
term of office срок полномочий
assist помогать
foreign affairs внешняя политика
sign подписывать
in the name of от имени
diplomat дипломат
consent согласие
advice совет
duty обязанности
indefinite неопределенный
rank занимать более высокое положение
prestige престиж
seniority превосходство в положении
maintain сохранять
negotiate обсуждать условия