- •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
11. Complete the sentences with the missing words:
1. The national flag of the UK consists of... crosses.
2. The patron saint of England is .... His flag represents an upright red cross on ... field.
3. St. Patrick is the patron saint of .... His red diagonal cross is ... background.
4. St. Andrew's flag represents a white diagonal cross on a ground.
5. England's national day is ....
6. The Welsh flag is called the Welsh ....
7. St. David, the patron saint of Wales, was a 6th century ....
8. The lion on the royal coat of arms is a symbol of national ... and of the British ...
9. The unicorn, a mythical animal, is a symbol of...
10. Beneath the coat of arms is the royal motto in gold letters, the battle call of...
12. Check yourseif. Choose the right variant.
1. St. Andrew is the patron saint of
a) Scotland;
b) Ireland;
c) England.
2. England's national day falls on
a) 17 March;
b) 30 November;
c) 23 April.
3. The national emblem of Scotland is
a) rose;
b) thistle;
c) daffodil.
4. The dragon on the Welsh flag is
a) green;
b) yellow:
c) red.
5. The unicorn symbolizes
a) strength;
b) purity;
c) monarchy.
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
1) the names that can be used to refer to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;
2) the four countries making up the UK including their
a) capital;
b) number of counties;
c) territory;
d) population and density;
e) nationalities;
f) languages;
g) national day and national emblems;
h) patron saint;
3) native-born United Kingdomers and immigrants in the UK;
4) nature of government;
5) national flag and coat of arms;
6) main cities.
Unit 3 the system of government
1. Practice the pronunciation of the words:
Constitutional, parliamentary, monarchy, European, community, Parliament, legislative, effect, executive, court, judicial, monarch, succeed, throne, however, decision, reign, ancient, through, examine, government, introduce, certain, royal, assent, hereditary, peer, spiritual, church, appeal, chancellor, concerning, conservative, labour, nucleus, discussion, therefore, considerable.
2. Read and memorize the following words and word combinations:
community - сообщество
Act of Parliament - парламентский акт, закон
legislative - законодательный
executive - исполнительный
to put a law into effect - проводить закон в жизнь
judicial-судебный ,
to reign - царствовать
the House of Commons (тж. the Commons) - палата общин
the House of Lords ( тж. the Lords) - палата лордов
to raise money - собирать деньги
bill - билль, законопроект
Royal Assent - королевская санкция
hereditary - наследуемый
peer - пэр, лорд
spiritual - духовный
temporal - светский
chamber - палата
Court of Appeal - апелляционный суд
Lord Chancellor - лорд-канцлер
concerning — относительно
general election - всеобщие выборы
the Conservative Party - Консервативная партия
the Labour Party - Лейбористская партия
majority - большинство
nucleus - ядро
to appoint - назначать