
- •English-Speaking Countries
- •Передмова
- •Contents
- •The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Word List
- •IV. Translate the following into English:
- •The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- •V. Complete the following sentences:
- •VI. Match the line in a with the line in b:
- •VII. Ask questions to the italicized words:
- •VIII. Answer the questions using the text above as well as other sources of information:
- •IX. Speak of the uk using the questions above as a plan. British Universities Word List
- •British Universities
- •I. Translate the following into Ukrainian:
- •II. Match the line in a with the line in b:
- •III. Answer the following questions:
- •The united states of america Word List
- •Geographical Names
- •I. Guess the meaning of the words and word combinations:
- •II. Translate the following words and word combinations into Ukrainian:
- •III. Find the equivalents:
- •IV. Translate the following sentences
- •Into English:
- •The United States of America
- •V. Complete the following sentences:
- •VI. Match the line in a with the line in b:
- •VII. Ask questions to the italicized words:
- •VIII. Answer the questions using the text above as well as other sources of information:
- •IX. Speak of the usa using the questions above as a plan. National Symbols Word List
- •I. Translate the following word combinations into Ukrainian:
- •II. Complete the sentences with word combinations from Exercise 1:
- •Great Seal of the United States
- •III. Translate into English:
- •IV. Answer the questions:
- •Word List
- •I. Translate the following word combinations
- •Into Ukrainian:
- •The National Flag
- •II. Match the line in a with the line in b:
- •III. Answer the following questions:
- •Canada Word List
- •Geographical Names
- •I. Translate the following international words and make up your own sentences with them:
- •II. Match the English word combinations with their Ukrainian equivalents:
- •III. Read and translate the following word combinations:
- •History and population
- •Natural resources and industry
- •Political system
- •VI. Find the words in the text which mean:
- •VII. Find the English equivalents of the following word combinations in the text:
- •VIII. Complete the sentences using the information from the text:
- •IX. Translate the following sentences into English:
- •X. Answer the questions:
- •XI. Translate the following sentences:
- •Land of Diversity
- •Vocabulary
- •Choose the words from the box
- •Comprehension
- •II. Scan for the details and circle the correct variant.
- •Discussion
- •IV. Find additional information about Canada and discuss the following:
- •Crammar
- •V. Replace the pronouns with the corresponding nouns:
- •Vocabulary
- •Choose the words from the box
- •Comprehension
- •II. Scan for the details and circle the correct variant:
- •It is interesting to know
- •Australia Word List
- •Geographical Names
- •I. Translate the following international words:
- •Find the equivalents:
- •Australia
- •The national anthem
- •In history’s page, let every stage
- •In joyful strains then let us sing,
- •In joyful strains then let us sing,
- •I. Choose the necessary words to complete the sentences:
- •II. Answer the following questions:
- •Canberra Word List
- •I. Find the equivalents:
- •II. Make up word combinations:
- •Canberra
- •III. Put the adjectives in brackets
- •Into the proper degree of comparison and translate the sentences into Ukrainian:
- •Translate the following words
- •II. Make up word combinations:
- •VI. Translate into Ukrainian:
- •New zealand
- •VII. Answer the following questions:
- •VIII. Define whether the statements are true or false:
- •IX. Insert the necessary prepositions:
- •Wellington
- •Wellington
- •Discovery of Australia and New Zealand
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Complete the following sentences:
- •Література
Australia
Australia (from the Latin word “australis” meaning southern Hemisphere) is the only country in the world, which occupies the territory of the entire continent. It is washed by the Indian Ocean to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. The continent and the island of Tasmania make up a Commonwealth of Australia. Its territory is 7,68 mln square kilometers. It lies far from other parts of the world, the closest being Asia with which it is linked by a group of islands. For this reason, Europe was long unaware of its existence. The first landing by Europeans took place in 1606. The Dutch came
there in 1620 and named the land New Holland. In 1770 Captain James Cook took eastern Coast for Britain and named it New South Wales. The British arrived in January 26, 1788 after loss of the American colonies and founded their colonies.
Many first settlers of Australia were convicts or soldiers. For many years, Australia was a place where criminals were sent from Britain. The discovery of gold in 1851 marked the beginning of a tremendous immigration. At present Australia is the least populated part of the world. Its population is about 18mln people. The average density of population is a little over one person to a square kilometer. The population is mainly of the British origin. The aboriginal population composes only 1 per cent of Australian population.
English is the official language and is taught in schools. The Aborigines had 250 languages but only 50 survived. Australian English uses many words that are expressions of Australia’s unique culture. 82% of Australians speak only English, 2.6 speak Italian, 1.8 – Greek, 1.6 – Chinese, etc.
From the political point of view it is a federal parliamentary state within the British Commonwealth headed by the British queen. The queen is represented by a governor-general. Australia is composed of six states (Western Australia, Queensland, South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and the island of Tasmania) and two territories (Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory). The capital of Australia is Canberra. Each Australian state has also its own capital. Therefore, Sydney is the capital of New South Wales, Melbourne is the capital of Victoria, Adelaide is the capital of Tasmania, and Darwin is the capital of Northern Territory.
Australia is a constitutional monarchy. The highest legislative body is Federal Parliament consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. All citizens over 18 can
vote. The main political parties are Liberal, National and Labor.
Australia is a highly developed capitalist country. It is called “a lucky country” because it is very rich in natural resources, such as iron ore, bauxite, diamonds, and coal. At present, it is one of the major suppliers of raw materials. The application of modern technology to the mining industry and the growing demand for metals caused a boom in the Australian economy. Now it leads the capitalist world in the output of lead, zinc, iron ore and has opened up major resources of uranium, copper, coal, manganese, silver, oil and natural gas. All the processes at the Australian mines and quarries are highly mechanized, which enables to get great profits of mining.
At present Australia is called the country of paradoxes, because according to the living standards it belongs to the developed countries of the west. However, as to the structure of production and export it belongs to the developing countries of the east. It gets 40% of export profit out of agriculture, 40% of mining industries and only 20% of processing industries. Australia exports wool, meat, cane sugar, ores and concentrates. It imports machinery, vehicles, fertilizers, textiles, chemicals and paper. Inflation is about 3%. The currency is the Australian dollar ($A). Poverty does exist but the poor have the potential to earn a decent income. Australia ranks 5-th in the world in number of automobiles per capita. Many families have two cars.
VI. Find the English equivalents of the following words
and word combinations in the text:
Єдина країна у світі, з цієї причини, перша висадка, першими поселенцями Австралії були засуджені та солдати, з політичної точки зору, яке очолює Британська
королева, складатись з 6 штатів та 2 територій, офіційна мова, унікальна культура Австралії, середня щільність, потроїти населення, щаслива країна.
Australian Symbols
Word List
1. To rejoice [ ] радіти
2. Toil [ ] праця
3. To gird [ ] оточувати
4. To abound [ ] бути багатим
5. Joyful [ ] веселий
6. A strain [ ] напружений
7. Renowned [ ] славетний
8. Boundless [ ] безмежний
Australian Symbols
The National flag of Australia is the only one to fly over the whole continent. The small Union Jack in the upper left corner represents the historical link with Britain. The large seven-pointed star represents the six states and the territories. The small stars form the Southern Cross, the symbol of the Southern Hemisphere night sky. The National Anthem is “Advance Australia Fair”. King George V granted the coat of
arms of Australia in 1912. On the coat of arms, is the shield containing the badges of six states. The supporters are native Australian fauna, they are a kangaroo and an emus. In the design, there is also a yellow-flowered native plant, wattles (акація). The National Day of Australia is January 26. It marks the date in 1788 when Captain Arthur Phillip of the British Royal Navy, commanded a fleet of 11 ships into port Jackson (Sydney Cove).