3. Choose the synonyms from the right column to the phrases given in the left one.

a seaboard densely populated including broad cattle to be famous for smth. a wealth to be founded an amendment to operate urban approximately somewhat pronunciation metropolitan a harbour a movie nearby a suburb as well as

to be well-known city a change a little a film of or in capital city about a coast region saying wide a port close by outskirts having as a part riches in addition of livestock, cows to work thickly inhabited to be established

4. Finish up the sentences of the Text.

1. America is a land of … .

2. American farmers plant … .

3. The Constitution operates … .

4. About two-thirds of the population live … .

5. The USA is called … .

6. The language of Americans is … .

7. New York is a financial … .

8. Washington was laid out by … .

9. Chicago is famous for … .

10. San Francisco is considered to be … .

11. Movie and TV shows are produced in … .

12. The United States of America became … .

5. What would you say if you took part in the following dialogue? Act it.

A.: Where is the United States of America situated?

B.: … .

A.: What is the climate in the USA?

B.: … .

A.: What are the main rivers and lakes in the USA?

B.: … .

A.: What do American farmers grow?

B.: … .

A.: What are Florida, California and the northern states famous for?

B.: … .

A.: What provides a solid base for American industry?

B.: … .

A.: When was the United States founded?

B.: … .

A.: When was the Constitution adopted?

B.: … .

A.: How many states are there in the USA?

B.: … .

A.: What is the political system of the USA?

B.: … .

A.: What is the population in the USA?

B.: … .

A.: Why is the USA called “the nation of immigrants”?

B: … .

A.: Is there any difference between British and American English?

B.: … .

A.: What are big cities in the USA?

B.: … .

A.: What can you say about New York, Washington and Chicago?

B.: … .

A.: What can you say about San Francisco, Los Angeles and Philadelphia? What are they famous for?

B.: … .

6. Reproduce the topic “The United States of America” in English according to the plan made up.

TEXT 10B

The melting pot

1. The American Dream, the hope for a better life in a new country, has attracted people from all over the world. Most of them leave their homeland because they are poor and have few opportunities. Some are forced to leave because of famines and civil war; others come for religious freedom.

2. The number of legal immigrants into the United States is controlled by the immigration quotas. These quotas are constantly changing. For example, in recent years, the number of Haitians allowed into the United States has increased by 5.2 percent. The quota for Mexicans has decreased by 19.3 percent.

3. Some immigrants enter the United States illegally; they cross the southern border from Mexico or stay after their visas run out. They live with the fear that they will be found and sent back to their country. Under the 1986 Immigration Act, a number of illegal immigrants have become legal refugees, because it is too dangerous for them to stay in their homeland.

4. Immigrants from many different countries have helped make the United States a land of ethnic diversity. Modern Americans value their ethnic and cultural identity, and practice their traditions openly. A typical American may be a mixture of several ethnic and religious backgrounds.

5. The present spirit of ethnic pride is quite different from the attitude that Americans had in the past. Before the late 1960s, immigrants were expected to become part of the mainstream of American culture – this was the idea of the melting pot. Society discourages immigrants from passing on their language and traditions to their children.

6. Recent immigrants now see a value in keeping their own language and cultural traditions, even after they have lived in the United States for a number of years. In states with a high percentage of immigrants who speak languages such as Spanish and Chinese, bilingual schooling is available; students can continue to study subjects in their own language while learning English.

7. After five years of residence in the United States, immigrants may apply to be naturalized and become American citizens. Every applicant must pass a test that shows that he or she can read and write English correctly, and knows about the history of the United States and its form of government, as well as general information about the country.

8. There is also a face-to-face interview with an immigration officer to make sure that the applicant can speak English and meets the requirements for citizenship. Applicants must also prove that they have not committed any crimes, and support the Constitution of the United States.

Notes:

1. The melting pot – “плавильный тигель”; США, особенно Нью-Йорк, как место, где иммигранты переплавлялись в единую американскую нацию.

2. The American Dream – “американская мечта”; представление о США как о стране, где каждый может разбогатеть и добиться успеха.