- •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
2. Remember the pronunciation of the following words:
Commander-in-Chief
Armed Forces
Cabinet
European
Senate
Secretary
3. Read and translate the text:
President of the USA is the head of the State and the Government, he is also the Commander-in-Chief of the US Armed Forces. President must be a natural born citizen of the USA, at least 35 years old, and for at least 14 years a resident of the USA. The term of office begins on January 20.
President is assisted by Vice-President and the Cabinet. The President and Vice-President are elected for a term of four years and can be re-elected for another term, but no longer than that.
President conducts foreign affairs, signs treaties in the name of the USA, appoints diplomats, Cabinet members, federal judges with the consent and advice of the Senate. Vice-President presides over the Senate, his other duties are indefinite. He takes the President's office if the President can not finish his term.
US President is assisted in Administration by a Cabinet of 12 members. Cabinet secretaries correspond to European ministers. They are heads of different departments. President appoints them for indefinite time. Cabinet officials serve during his term. When the President's service ends, the new President can appoint new chiefs of executive departments. Among the most important departments one should mention the Department of State which ranks ahead of other Departments in prestige and seniority. The political power of the Secretary of State has the duty of trying to maintain peace and negotiate economic and political treaties.
4. Answer the following questions:
1. Who is the head of the State and Government?
2. Who helps the President?
3. What are the duties of the President?
4. For which term of office is the President elected?
5. What are the duties of the Vice-President?
6. When does the Vice-President take the President's office?
7. How many members does the Cabinet consist of?
8. How long do the Cabinet officials serve?
5. Prove that the following sentences are right:
Use the expressions:
It is quite right ... , Exactly so … , If I am not mistaken ...
1. President is the head of the Government.
2. President must be a resident of the USA.
3. President appoints Cabinet members.
4. Vice-President is elected for a term of four years.
5. Vice-President presides over the Senate.
6. Vice-President can take the President's office.
7. The Cabinet consists of 12 members.
8. The new President appoints the new Cabinet officials.
6. Finish the following sentences:
1. President must be ...
2. President is assisted by ...
3. President conducts ...
4. Vice-President presides over ...
5. The Cabinet consists of ...
6. Cabinet secretaries correspond to ...
7. When the President's service ends ...
7. Ask your fellow students what new information he got heaving read the text. Use the formulas:
Can you tell me ... ,
Could you speak about ... ,
What information have you got about ....
8. Retell the text. Use the following phrases:
To begin with, I'll consider ... ,
First I'll describe ... ,
Now I'll pass to ... ,
I'd like to draw your attention to ... ,
From this it is follows that ... ,
Finally ... , To conclude ....