
- •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
8. Find the answers to the following questions:
1. How is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland usually shortened?
2. Where is it situated?
3. What channel separates the UK from the continent of Europe?
4. When was the tunnel, connecting Great Britain and Europe, constructed?
5. How many islands is the UK composed of?
6. What countries make up the UK?
7. What is the other name of the Irish Republic?
8. Can you find any other important islands, apart from Great Britain and Ireland, on the map?
9. What can you say about the seas sufrbunding the British Isles?
10. Why is the coastline of Great Britain so indented?
11. What territory does Lowland Britain occupy?
12. Where is Highland Britain situated?
13. Can you compare the highest peak of the UK with that of the world (Everest is 8,839 metres); with that of your country (Hoverla is 2,061 metres).
Unit 2 general outline
1. Read and memorize the following words and word combinations:
refer — относить(ся)
county - графство
rank - занимать
density - плотность
densely populated - густонаселенный
inhabitant - житель
constitute - составлять
descendant - потомок
nevertheless - однако, тем не менее
Protestantism - протестантство
Catholicism - католицизм
encourage - поощрять, поддерживать
parliamentary monarchy - парламентская монархия
anthem - гимн
coat of arms (тж. arms) - герб
2. Read and memorize the following proper names:
Edinburgh – Эдинбург
Cardiff- Кардифф
Ulster - Ольстер the Scottish – шотландцы
the Welsh – уэльсцы
the Irish - ирландцы the Iberians — иберы
the Celts – кельты
the Romans – римляне
the Angles – англы
the Saxons – саксы
the Normans – норманны
Gaelic - гэльский язык
Birmingham — Бирмингем
Glasgow – Глазго
Liverpool – Ливерпуль
Manchester - Манчестер
Sheffield – Шеффилд
Bristol – Бристоль
Leeds – Лидс
Southampton – Саутгемптон
3. Read and translate the text:
BASIC FACTS
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the United Kingdom or UK for short) is the unity of four countries which are England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This state is sometimes referred to as Great Britain or Britain (after its major isle), England (after its major historic part) or the British Isles.
Each country of the UK is divided into counties and has its own capital:
England: 46 counties. Capital: London (it is also the capita), of the United Kingdom).
Scotland: 33 counties. Capital: Edinburgh.
Wales: 13 counties. Capital: Cardiff.
Northern Ireland or Ulster: 6 counties. Capital: Belfast.
The UK is one of the world's smaller countries. It ranks 76th in the world in size of area. Its territory is 224,046 square kilometres. But at the same time Great Britain is one of the most densely populated countries and ranks 16th in population (which is over 57 million). The average density is 234 people per sqkm.
But the distribution of the population is rather uneven. England is the most populous part (47 million). It is followed by Scotland (over 5 million), Wales (3 million), and Northern Ireland (1.5 million). England, with 360 inhabitants per sq km, is one of the most densely populated countries in the world (the rest of Britain is much lower: Wales: 135 inhabitants per sq km, Scotland: 65 and Northern Ireland: 110).
The UK is inhabited by the English, the Scottish, the Welsh, and the Northern Irish, who constitute the British nation. The British are the descendants of different peoples who settled in the British Isles at different times (the Iberians, the Celts, the Romans, the Angles, the Saxons, the Normans).
Now there are many people of all colours and races in the UK. They are mostly immigrants from the former British colonies. Nevertheless native-born United Kingdomers constitute over 92 per cent of the population.
The main religions of the UK are Protestantism and Catholicism.
The official language in the United Kingdom is English. But it is not the only one which people use in Great Britain. Some people in Western Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland speak Scottish Gaelic, Welsh and Irish
Gaelic. All these languages are now officially encouraged and taught in schools.
The UK is a parliamentary monarchy. The Queen is the head of the state. Prime Minister is the head of the government.
The national anthem of Great Britain is "God Save the Queen". The state has its national flag, called the Union Jack, and the Royal Coat of Arms.
The largest cities of Great Britain are: London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh. The most important ports are: London, Liverpool, Southampton, Belfast, Glasgow and Cardiff.