3.2 Questions:
1. Where is Bashkortostan situated?
2. What branches of industry are developed in the republic?
3. What vegetables are grown in Bashkortostan?
4. What are traditional occupations of Bashkirs?
5. What historic places in Ufa do you know?
4 Great Britain
Britain has several names: Britain, Great Britain, the British Isles. Its official name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The population of the country is 57 (fifty-seven) million people.
The climate is warm and damp. There are many rivers in Great Britain and the longest river is the Thames. The largest cities are London, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham.
Great Britain is a highly developed industrial country. Its main industries are coal mining, machinery, textiles, electronics. The capital of Great Britain is London.
Agriculture is a highly developed branch of the British economy too. The chief agricultural products of Great Britain are meat, milk, potatoes, sugar beet, wheat, barley and oats. Pig and poultry farms are common in Great Britain. Great Britain usually imports meat, butter, sugar, wheat, tea, fruit and other products.
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the British Isles |
Британские острова |
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the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
Соединенное Королевство Великобритании и Северной Ирландии |
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population |
население |
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warm |
теплый |
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damp |
влажный |
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long |
длинный |
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large |
большой |
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capital |
столица |
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to develop |
развивать |
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coal |
уголь |
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agriculture |
сельское хозяйство |
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poultry |
домашняя птица |
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tea |
чай |
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other |
другой |
4.2 Questions:
1. What is the official name of the country on the British Isles?
2. What parts does the UK consist of?
3. What branches of industry are well developed in Great Britain?
4. Who is the head of the state?
5. What sights of London are world famous?
5 Russia
Russia is the largest country in the world. It is situated in Europe and Asia. Its total area is over 17 million square kilometres. The climate is different in different parts of our country.
The population of the Russian Federation is about 150 million people.
Russia is among the world leaders in mineral resources. It in rich in coal, oil, iron, natural gas, copper. Russia is a highly developed industrial country. Its oil and chemical industries are well developed. As for agriculture animal breeding and crop growing are on a high level here. Farmers of Russia grow cereals such as wheat, barley, rye, and vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots.
The capital of the country is Moscow. It was founded in 1147. Now it is the most important political, industrial and cultural centre of the country. The Red Square, the Kremlin and other sights attract tourists from all over the world to Moscow.
Russia plays an important role in the world. It is a peace-loving country and a member of many peaceful organizations.
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world |
мир |
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to be situated |
располагаться |
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total area |
общая площадь |
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different |
различный |
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among |
среди |
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leader |
лидер |
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mineral resources |
минеральные ресурсы |
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rich |
богатый |
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iron |
железо |
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as for |
что касается |
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animal breeding |
животноводство |
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crop growing |
растениеводство |
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level |
уровень |
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to grow |
расти, выращивать |
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cereals |
хлебные злаки |
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such as |
такой как |
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vegetable |
овощ |
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cucumber |
огурец |
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carrot |
морковь |
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to found |
основывать |
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sights |
достопримечательности |
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to attract |
привлекать |
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to play |
играть |
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peace-loving |
миролюбивый |