- •Министерство образования российской федерации
- •Английский язык
- •Москва 2003
- •Task 2 Read the text for detailed understanding. The system of government in the uk
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- •Part II the united states of america Unit 1
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- •A. Put the sentences into the interrogative.
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- •Part III the russian federative republic Unit 1
- •Read out and try to remember the active vocabulary to the text “The
- •Read the text for detailed understanding.
- •Correct the mistakes in each sentence.
- •Make all the changes and additions to produce, from the following groups of words and phrases, a complete sentence.
- •Read out and try to remember the active vocabulary to the text “The
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- •Translate from Russian into English using must, may.
- •Use the Present Perfect Active instead of the Past Simple. Insert the adverbs lately, recently, already.
- •Complete the sentences using the Present Perfect Passive of the infinitives in brackets.
- •A) Express simple fractions in writing.
- •Find in the text synonyms for the following words.
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- •Answer keys part I Unit 1
- •Part II Unit 1
- •Part III Unit 1
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Correct the mistakes in each sentence.
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The President elects for four years and serves two terms.
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Each chamber of the Federal Assembly are headed by the Speaker.
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The first his action on appointment to form the Cabinet.
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The Russian Federative Republic is set up by the Constitution of 1993.
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Make all the changes and additions to produce, from the following groups of words and phrases, a complete sentence.
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power / The / central / the / Executive / local / belongs / governments.
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branches / is / the / balanced / three / Each / independent / of / President.
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Supreme / forms / The / Security / President / heads / Council / and / the / armed / forces / Russian / and / is / the / Commander-in-Chief / he.
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period / vote / Assembly / The / Federal / are / popular / elected / by / four / members / the / a / year.
Task 7
Read the text again and find the answers to the following questions.
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Russia is a presidential republic, isn’t it?
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In what way is state power in Russia carried out?
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What chambers does the Federal Assembly consist of?
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What term are the members of the Federal Assembly elected for?
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Who forms and heads the Security Council?
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What is the first action of the President on appointment?
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What duty are the Constitutional, the Supreme and district courts responsible for?
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Who is in charge of the Russian armed forces?
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In what cases are the powers of the Russian President terminated?
Task 8
Translate the sentences from Russian into English.
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Юридическая власть в России представлена Конституционным, Верховным и окружными судами.
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Президент имеет право распускать Государственную Думу, принимать решение об отставке Правительства, объявлять внеочередные выборы и проводить референдум по федеральным вопросам.
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Члены Федерального Собрания, представляющего законодательную власть России, избираются всенародным голосованием сроком на 4 года.
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Одной из функций президента является назначение на должность Главы правительства и выдвижение кандидата на пост Председателя Центробанка.
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Являясь Верховным Главнокомандующим Российских Вооруженных сил, президент формирует и возглавляет Совет Безопасности.
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Исполнительная власть принадлежит центральным и местным органам управления во главе с Премьер-министром.
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Верхней палатой Федерального Собрания является Совет Федерации, нижней палатой – Государственная Дума.
Task 9
Write what you have learned from the text about:
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the state power in Russia;
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powers and duties of the Russian President.
Unit 2
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Task 1
Read out and try to remember the active vocabulary to the text “The
Russian Parliament and the Government.”
permanently functioning body – постоянно действующий орган
constituent entity – избирательный округ
deputy - депутат
closed session – закрытая сессия
joint session – объединенная сессия
to hear (heard, heard) the addresses – слушать обращения
to supervise – наблюдать (за)
internal - внутренний
Accounting Chamber – Счетная Палата
to monitor implementation of the federal budget – осуществлять контроль за выполнением федерального
бюджета
appropriate - соответствующий
uniform state policy – единая государственная политика
spheres of life – сферы жизни
Deputy Chairman – заместитель председателя, вице-премьер
additionally – дополнительно
in accordance with – в соответствии
decree – указ
guideline – принцип
to hand in one’s resignation – подать прошение об отставке
to express non-confidence – выразить недоверие
to lay (laid, laid) down the powers – сложить полномочия
Task 2