Great Britain. 4.1 Read and translate the text:

4.1 Read and translate the text:

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 62 million people.

The climate is warm and damp. There are many rivers in Great Britain and the largest 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 climate of Great Britain is ideal for cattle breeding and vegetable growing. There are a lot of sheep and poultry farms in Great Britain. The chief agricultural products of Great Britain are meat, milk, potatoes, sugar beet, wheat, barley and oats.

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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?

4.3 Read and translate the dialogues:

- Have you been to England?

- No, but I’ ve been dreaming about it all my life.

- What would you like to see there?

- First of all, Stonehenge – a mysterious place. Then, the Lake District with its beautiful nature and the white rocks of Dover.

- What about towns and cities?

- Not all at once.

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- Do you know that Britain is famous for being a nation of animal lovers?

- Is it so? What are the most popular pets?

- They are dogs, cats, hamsters, birds and rats.

- How many pets are there in the country?

- More than 27 million.

4.4 How much do you know about the United Kingdom?

1. How many countries are there in the UK:

a) 3, b) 4, c) 5?

2. What is the national emblem of England:

a) the red rose, b) the daffodil, c) the thistle?

3. Where does the mysterious Loch Ness Monster live:

a) Wales, b) Northern Ireland, c) Scotland?

4. The British flag is often called:

a) The Union Jack, b) the Stars and Stripes, c) the Maple Leaf?

5. Ben Nevis is:

a) a mountain, b) a sort of whiskey, c) a pop singer?

6. Madam Tussaud’ s is a museum of:

a) wax figures, b) western paintings, c) ancient coins?

7. The kilt is:

a) a shirt, b) a skirt, c) a pair of trousers.

8. Where did the Beatles start their career:

a) in London, b) in Liverpool, c) in Glasgow?

9. What is the most popular sport in Britain:

a) football, b) baseball, c) tennis?

10. Which of the following is a well-known British food:

a) pasta, b) fish and chips, c) frog legs?

5 Russia

5.1 Read and translate the text:

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 147 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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5.2 Questions:

1. How large is the territory of the Russian Federation?

2. What mineral resources is Russia rich in?

3. What branches of industry are the leading ones in our country?

4. What cereals and vegetables do farmers of Russia grow?

5. What sights of Moscow are world famous?

5.3 Read and translate the dialogues:

- I must say that your country is very big.

- In fact, it is the largest country in the world. But your country is also big.

- Canada is the second largest country in the world.

- But its population is considerably smaller than that of Russia, isn’ t it?

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- Can you tell me a little about Krasnodar?

- Yes, sure. What would you like to know?

- Well, when’ s the best time to visit it?

- Mmm, you should go in summer. The weather is nice then.

- Good, and what places should I see?

- You should not miss visiting its beaches.

- Thanks.

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- Where are you from?

- I am from Yelabuga.

- Oh, I’ ve never been there. What’ s it like?

- It’ s a great place on the high bank of the Kama river with a lot of historic sights and unusual museums.

- Where can I stay there?

- There are many small inexpensive inns.