Translate the following words and word combinations into Russian.

Police constable (P.C.); political ralley; personification; belong to; include; Royal Family; tourist resort; exotic palace; the English Riviera; unspoiled coastline; harbor; cliff; adorn; holidaymaker; slums; in miniature; climb; victory over the French fleet; exhibition hall; erect;well known to the public; per evening; luxury passenger liner; unsinkable; maiden voyage; collide; indefatigable worker; Nobel Prize; Nobel Prize Winner; suffrage; women's suffrage; suffragette; invigorate the campaign; enfranchise; nickname; as a pattern

Study the following words, set expressions and phrases. Use them in sentences of your own.

to bear the name- носить имя to bear in mind -иметь в виду, помнить Bear in mind! = Bear that in mind!Запомните это! Имейте это в виду! to take place-иметь место, происходить, случаться to turn into- превращаться в to be regarded as- рассматривать как to be known as- быть известным как to be worth seeing (buying, reading, etc)- стоит посмотреть (купить, прочесть и под.) in the last decades- в последние десятилетия a great deal- много in the same way as- таким же образом, как at the age of -в возрасте ... above mentioned- выше упомянутый until then- до тех пор in fact- фактически, на самом деле, в действительности; по сути, в сущности

to express smth- выражать; излагать, высказывать

to express one's feelings, thoughts - выражать свои чувства, мысли

to express an opinion - выражать мнение

to gain smth - получать, приобретать

to gain experience - приобретать опыт

enjoy - 1) получать удовольствие; наслаждаться; 2) обладать, иметь; пользоваться

to award -присуждать, назначать (награду, премию)

to recognize -1) узнавать, опознавать; 2) ценить, признавать

to derive- получать, извлекать; происходить от

to describe- описывать

Translate the sentences into Russian paying attention to the words and phrases in bold type.

1) The area enjoys an especially warm climate. 2) This city in the south-west of Scotland has somehow gained a bad reputation for its slums.3)This island off the west coast of Scotland isoftendescribed as Scotland in miniature.4)He also wrote many articles expressing his socialist principles. 5) The English P.C. or police constable can easily be recognized by his high black helmet and his baton swinging from his belt. 6) He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1925. 7) The policemen in England have a nickname which is derived from Robert Peel.

SPEAKING

Discuss the following questions.

1. What would you like to do and see in Britain on a three-week holiday?

2. How do you think British people would describe their country?

3. Do you think Britain has too much political power in the world?

4. How important is Britain in the world?

5. Would you like to live in Great Britain?

6. What parts of British culture are popular in your country?

7. Does your country have good relations with Britain?

8. What has Great Britain contributed to the world?

9. Would you like to speak with a British accent?

10. Who is the most famous British person ever?

11. What is Britain most famous for?

12. What mistakes has Great Britain made?

13. Do you like British fashion and music?

  1. What do you think of the British Queen?

LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

23. A.FindRussian equivalents to the following list of English idioms:

1) Throw a party, 2) fight like cat and dog, 3) cut a long story short, 4) eat like a horse, 5) take into account, 6) give a hand, 7) be in smb's shoes, 8) be in a good mood for smth, 9) do smb a favour, 10) do smth for a joke, 11), 22) learn by heart, 12) lose one's temper, 13) change one's mind, 14) to have a mind of one's own, 15) fall in love, 16) get into a mess, 17) get on smb's nerves, 18) get rid of, 19) to give smb one's word, 20) put an end to, 21) put smth by for a rainy day, 22) No kidding! 23) (do smth) behind sb's back.

 

B. Make up a story using at least 5 idioms above.

WRITING

24. Choose a topic you like about Great Britain, collect information and make a report (see list of topics on p.67).


UNIT 5. The United States of America

WARM UP

Who was the first president of the USA?

How many states are there in the USA?

Why is the USA sometimes referred to as America?

Where is the Statue of Liberty situated?

What is the largest city of the USA?

What is the capital of the USA?

What American brands do you know?