Grammar and Lexis. E\. 7. Write out from Text В international words (e.g

E\. 7. Write out from Text В international words (e.g. monarchy), transcribe and Irans-lalc them.

Ex. 8. a) Rewrite the sentences from Text В about the monarch's powers saying what is done/can be done by the British monarch.

far example: Parliament is summoned by the Queen.

B) Rewrite the sentences from Text В about the functions of Parliament saying what is done by Parliament.

Ex. 9. Practise these words and word combinations.

To comprise

Syn. to consist of, to contain, to make up

1. Translate into Russian:

1) Fifteen republics comprised the USSR.

2) The United Kingdom comprises England, Wales, Scotland, and North­
ern Ireland.

3) The US consists of 50 states.

4) The book is made up of separate stories.

5) The course is comprised of separate modules.

2. Rewrite these sentences keeping a similar meaning. Use the synonyms.

Unit?

I. The Social Profile and State Structure

body (зд. орган власти)

1. Make sure you know Ihe word combinations, then make up your own sentences with
them:

governing

ruling

legislative

executive body

judiciary

professional

official

Answer the questions, compare your answers with a partner.

1) What is the main legislative body in Russia?

2) What is the main executive body in Russia?

3) What is the main judiciary body in Russia?

4) Do you know any professional bodies in Russia?

To appoint, appointed, to have (make, keep) an appointment

1. Study the illustrative sentences:

1) I have an appointment with my dentist at ten o'clock tomorrow.

2) Can ] make an appointment with the doctor for Friday?

3) I'm sorry ] can't keep the appointment.

4) He has been appointed managing director. He is proud of his appoint­
ment.

5) The president makes the most important appointments.

2. Answer the questions:

1) What do you do when you can't keep an appointment?

2) What do businessmen do when they can't keep an appointment?

To elect

1. Answer the questions:

1) What kind of people do we elect to governing bodies?

2) Are all members in our Parliament elected?

3) Are all British MPs elected?

4) What kind of people are elected to preside at meetings?

2. Translate into English. Remember that zero article (нулевой артикль) is used with
nouns in Ihe singular meaning position nr title after the verbs: to elect, to appoint, to
make. For example: They made him head leather.