10 Ответьте на вопросы:

1 Where is Canada situated?

2. In what part of the country does the majority of the population live?

3. What official languages does the country have?

4. When did the greatest ware of immigration take place?

5. What peoples lived in what become Canada before Europeans came?

6. What does the word “Eskimo” mean?

7. When did Canada gain full independence?

8. What is Canadian economy based on?

9. Do national and provincial government play any role in economy activities?

10. What countries have the largest investment in Canada’s economy?

11 Переведите словосочетания на русский язык.

Land area; to extend as far as … ; to be thinly populated ; within three miles; to guarantee al rights; a self governing nation; to be recognized as … ; country’s strong ties; to be ruled by; to gain control of domestic affairs; the country’s foreign affaires; full independence; private enterprise; play an active role in development; free health service; provincial government; broadcasting company; foreign investment; to have an influence on economy;

12 Назовите страны, соответствующие данным прилагательным.

Canadian German Japanese

Russian Portuguese Australian

French Ukrainian British

Italian Indian Dutch

Chinese Pakistanian Spanish

13 Заполните пропуски подходящими по смыслу словами:

to be situated gain

free border

ties settle

investment include

wave influence

1. Nowadays more that forty countries … on the European continent.

2. In the history of America there were several large … of immigration.

3. In Europe … between many countries go along big rivers and mountain chains.

4. Population of Canada and USA … people from Europe, Asia and other parts of the world.

5. British culture has strong … on that of English speaking countries.

6. Newcomers first … on the Eastern coast of the American continent.

7. Strong … exist now between the countries which were British colonies some time ago.

8. Canada … independence in domestic and foreign affairs only in XX-th century.

9. Health service is not free in many countries.

10. National economy mainly depends on foreign … in many countries.

14 Подберите пары антонимов

A. 1) across; 2) severe; 3) either … or; 4) immigrant; 5) arrive; 6) after; 7) dependent; 8) strong; 9) long; 10) full; 11) private; 12) active; 13) free; 14) enter; 15) dry; 16) thin; 17) short; 18) outdoor; 19) highest; 20) limited.

B. 1) foreign; 2) busy; 3) unlimited; 4) leave; 5) indoor; 6) mind; 7) emigrant; 8) lowest; 9) long; 10) along; 11) before; 12) wet; 13) social; 14) neither … nor; 15) partial; 16) independent; 17) weak; 18) thick; 19) go out; 20) passive.

15 Прочитайте текст 2b и найдите главную информацию об Австралии.

Text 2B

Australia

Australia. Is the only country that is also a continent in area it ranks as the sixth largest country and the smallest continent. Australia lies between the South Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean. The name “Australia” comes from the Latin word “Australis” meaning “southern” the country’s official name is the Com-monwealth of Australia.

Australia is a dry, thinly populated land only a few areas along or near the coasts receive enough rainfall to support a large population. Australia’s two largest cities-Sydney and Melbourne-lie in this region. Canberra, the national capital lies only a short distance inland. The huge interior of Australia is mostly desert or dry grassland and has few settlements. The country as a whole averages only six persons per square mile (two persons per square kilometer). Australia is famous for its vast open spaces, bright sunshine enormous numbers of sheep and cattle and unusual wildlife. Kangaroos, coals, platypuses and wombats are only a few of many unusual animals that live in Australia.

The country was once a group of British colonies, and most of Australian people are of British ancestry. When people moved to Australia from Great Britain, they took many British customs wish them. For example, Australia drive on the left side of the road, as do British drivers. Tea is the favorite hot drink in Australia, as it is in Britain. English, the official language of Australia, includes many British terms. But Australians have developed a way of life all their own.

Australia has a warm sunny climate. The people can there fore spend mach of their free time out of doors. Australians love outdoor sports and outdoor living in general.

Australia is one of the world’s developed countries it has busy cities, modern factories, and highly productive farms and mines. The country is the world’s leading producer and exporter of wool and bauxite. It also produces and experts large amounts of other minerals and farm goods. The income from these export has mode it possible for most of the people of Australia to have a high standard of living.

The Commonwealth of Australia is a federation of states. The nation is administered under a written constitution. The Australian Constitution gives certain power states.

Australia is a constitutional monarchy like Great Britain. The British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II is also queen of Australia and the country’s head of state. However the queen has little no power is the Australian government. She serves manly as a symbol of the historical tie between the two countries. Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of nation, the association former by Britain and a number of its former colonies that are now independent countries.