II. Study the words. Make sure you know them. Practice the pronunciation.

GreatBritain

I. First thoughts. Say some words about your native town. Have you ever been to Donetsk? What places in Donetsk do you like best of all? What country would you like to visit? Why?

II. Study the words. Make sure you know them. Practice the pronunciation.

Eupore, Asia, England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Thames, the Avon, the Cam, Stratford, Cambridge, Oxford; to constitute, to connect, to be situated, to limit, to hold, to be engaged, island, valley.

III. Read the text and do the tasks following it.

Great Britain occupies a large island to the West of Europe. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland constitute the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

The total area of the United Kingdom is 244,000 square kilometres with a population of 50 million.

The climate of the country is mild. It is typically maritime. The winters are warm, the summers are cool and the weather is very changeable.

There are many rivers and beautiful lakes in the country. The rivers in Britain are not long. Many of them are connected by canals.

Many large cities are situated on the rivers. London, the capital of Great Britain, is in the valley of the Thames, Stratford is on the banks of the Avon, Cambridge is on the Cam.

Great Britain is a monarchy but the power of the Queen is limited by Parliament.

It is a highly developed industrial country. Almost half of Great Britain's population is engaged in industry. Shipbuilding, machine building, electronic engineering now are the main branches of Great Britain's industry.

IV. Comprehension Check.

Match the words with their meanings.

1) constitute a) долина

2) island b) ограничивать

3) connect c) быть занятым

4) valley d) соединять

5) limit e) составлять

6) beengaged f) остров

Complete the following sentences.

1. Great Britain occupies....

2. … constitute the United Kingdom of Great Britain.

3. The climate of Great Britain is....

4. London is..., it is situated....

5. Great Britain is....

6. The main branches of Great Britain's industry are....

Answer the questions.

1. What island does Great Britain occupy?

2. What constitutes the United Kingdom of Great Britain?

3. What is the total area of the United Kingdom?

4. What is its population?

5. What is the climate like in Britain?

6. Where is London situated?

7. What towns situated on the banks of rivers do you know?

8. What country is Great Britain?

9. What are the main branches of Great Britain's industry?

V. Speaking.

Look at the map of the United Kingdom. Point and name: the parts of the UK, the capital, the main rivers.

VI. Grammar.

1. Form gerunds from the following verbs:

to occupy, to constitute, to connect, to limit, to hold, to develop, to depend.

Read and translate paying attention to the function of gerund.

1. I like reading English books.

2. We know of her coming to Donetsk.

3. He continued studying English.

4. He likes translating English stories into Russian.

5. After finishing the translation the students handed their copybooks to the teacher.

State Structure of Great Britain. Parliament

I. First thoughts. Who is the head of the state in GB? What is the name of the monarch? Have you ever heard the words of the Victorian writer Walter Bagehot “The Queen reigns, but she does not rule”? What do you think they mean?

II. Study the words. Make sure you know them. Practice the pronunciation.

monarchy, limit, parliament, lord, throne, speaker, minister, prime minister, policy, ministry, party; House of Lords, House of Commons, Lord Speaker, Lord Chancellor, Speaker, Union Jack, woolsack, State Opening of Parliament, Big Ben.

III. Read the text and do the tasks following it.

Great Britain is a monarchy. But the power of the Queen (or King) is limited by Parliament.

Parliament consists of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Members are elected only to the House of Commons. The House of Lords is hereditary. Members of one House may not enter the other. The exception is the day of the State Opening of Parliament.

In the House of Lords before the Throne there is the Woolsack upon which the Lord Speaker presides over the lords.Until July 2006, the role of presiding officer in was undertaken by the Lord Chancellor.

The Speaker presides over the members of the House of Commons.

The Party which obtained the majority of seats in the House is called the Government and the others – the Opposition. The Prime Minister is responsible for the policy conducted by Parliament. Ministry is formed from the party in power.

The House of Lords has 850 members. The House of Commons has 630 members who are elected. The election is held every 5 years.

When Parliament sits, a flag (Union Jack) flies over Victoria Tower by day and a light in the Clock Tower burns above the Big Ben—by night.

IV. Comprehension Check.

Match the words with their meanings.

1) power a) палата лордов

2) House of Commons b) наследственный

3) HouseofLords c) правительство

4) elect d) получать

5) government e) власть

6) obtain f) палата общин

7) hereditary g) выбирать

Answer the questions.

1. What houses does British Parliament consist of?

2. Which party is called the Government?

3. Who is responsible for the policy conducted by Parliament?

4. What party is in power now?

5. Who is the Prime Minister?

V. Discuss the following with your groupmates.

Would you like to be a politician? Is being a king or a queen an easy job? Why?

VI. Grammar.

1. Decide what part of speech the following words belong to:

typical, changeable, beautiful, dependent, industrial, powerful, electronic.

London

I. Firstthoughts. Have you ever been abroad? Would you like to visit London?

II. Study the words. Make sure you know them. Practice the pronunciation.

The West End, the East End, the City, Whitehall, Houses of Parliament, the Tower, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, British Museum; district, famous, rich, poor, places of interest.

III. Read the text and do the tasks following it.

London is the capital of Great Britain. It is situated on the Thames. It is a large industrial and cultural centre. It is one of the largest cities in the world. Its population is about 9 million people.

The Thames divides London into parts: the West End and the East End.

The West End is the district of the rich. In the West End there are many famous museums and theatres, palaces and parks. The City, where nobody lives, is the commercial centre of the country; Whitehall is the political centre. The East End is the district of factories and of the poor.

There are very many places of interest which are known to you through photographs and pictures: e.g. the Houses of Parliament, the Tower, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, the British Museum.

London is not only a large city but also a seaport. Great ocean-going ships bring various goods from countries thousands of miles away.

IV. Comprehension Check.

Match the words with their meanings.

1) district a) район

2) famous b) известный

3) rich c) богатый

4) poor d) бедный

5) places of interest e) достопримечательности

6) square f) площадь

Find the words in this chain of letters. The last one or two letters of each word form the beginning of the next word.

Capitalargeastheatrendistrictrafalgarichouseaportower

Answer the questions.

1. What is London?

2. Is London one of the largest cities in the world?

3. What is the City?

4. What is Whitehall?

5. Where are there many famous museums and theatres?

6. What district is the district of factories and of the poor?

7. Is London only a large city?

English Traditions

I. Firstthoughts. Do you like traditions and festivals? Say some words about your favourite tradition.

IV. Comprehension Check.

Answer the questions.

1. What are English people very fond of?

2. Do many British cities and towns have their own ceremonies and traditional festivals?

3. What are many traditions connected with?

4. What ceremony takes place every night?

5. What is the nickname of the Yeomen of the Guard?

Make a plan to the text.

Education in Great Britain

I. Firstthoughts. Where do you study? Say some words about your college. What British universities do you know?

IV. Comprehension Check.

Answer the questions.

1. When do British boys and girls begin to go to school?

2. What subjects do they study at school?

3. How long does secondary education last?

4. What subjects are called “core” subjects?

5. At what age do children have their exams?

6. What's the difference between modern and grammar schools?

7. What are private schools?

Make a plan to the text.

IV. Comprehension Check.

Make a plan to the text.

State Structure of the USA

I. Firstthoughts. Is the USA a part of the British Commonwealth? Who is the Head of the State?

IV. Comprehension Check.

Answer the questions.

1. What is the main document of the USA?

2. When was the Constitution of the USA signed?

3. How many Amendments have been added to the Constitution since 1787?

4. What does the Constitution proclaim?

5. What powers is the federal government given?

6. Where is the federal government located?

7. Where is the legislative power vested?

8. How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

9. Who is the head of the executive power in the USA?

10. How often do the President's elections take place?

11. Who deals with foreign affairs in the USA?

12. What does the Bill of Rights guarantee?

Make a plan to the text.

Main Cities of the USA

I. Firstthoughts. What cities of the USA do you know? What is its capital?

IV. Comprehension Check.

Canada

I. Firstthoughts. Do you know why Canada is often called “the Land of the Maple Leaf”?

IV. Comprehension Check.

Answer the questions.

1. Where is Canada situated?

2. What is the size of the country?

3. What are its main cities? What is the capital of the country?

4. Where is the majority of the population concentrated?

5. What is the most important sphere of economy of Canada?

6. Is the country rich in natural resources? What are they?

7. Who is formally recognized as Head of State in Canada?

8. What is the official language of the country?

9. What houses does Parliament of Canada consist of?

10. When was the Constitution of the country adopted?

Make a plan to the text.

Australia

I. Firstthoughts. Do you know any interesting facts about Australia? What differs it from all other countries?

IV. Comprehension Check.

Answer the questions.

1. Where is Australia situated?

2. What is the size of the country?

3. What are its main cities? What is the capital of the country?

4. Where is the majority of the population concentrated?

5. What is the most important sphere of economy of the country?

6. Is Australia rich in natural resources? What are they?

7. Who is the Head of State in Australia?

8. What is the official name of the country?

9. What is the main legislative body of the country?

10. Does Australia depend upon Great Britain in its political affairs?

Make a plan to the text.

Getting about Town

I. Firstthoughts. Imagine you are lost in London. Whom would you ask for help? Why?

IV. Comprehension Check.

Act as an interpreter.

А: Привет, Стив. Это я, Крейв. Я возле станции метро на Ричмонд Стрит. Как мне добраться до твоего дома?

В: Soyou’velostyourway? And I was just wondering where on earth you were. Can you see the supermarket over there?

А: Супермаркет? Этотот, чточерездорогу?

В: Yes. Cross the road and go down the street about half a mile. You’ll see a turning on the right. My house is the third house on the right-hand side. Haveyougotit?

А: Кажется, японял. Хорошо, сейчас буду.

City Transport

I. Firstthoughts. Do you prefer to walk or to ride public transport? Why? Would you like to have a driving license?

IV. Comprehension Check.

At the Airport

I. Firstthoughts. Have you ever travelled by plane? Why is travelling by air more preferable than travelling by train?

IV. Comprehension Check.

At the Railway Station

I.Firstthoughts. Do you like to travel by train? Why? Where did you go last time?

At the Booking Office

“What trains are there to Leeds?”

“There are two through trains at 9 a.m. and at 3.20 p.m.”

“How much is a one-way ticket there?”

“30 pounds.”

“And a return one?”

“55 pounds.”

“Fine. Please give me a return ticket for a 9 o’clock train.”

“All right. What berth would you prefer?”

“Upper one, please.”

“That’s unusual. Everybody asks for the lower berth.”

“Of course, it is much more convenient, but there is always a lady or a child who needs a lower berth, so I prefer an upper one.”

At the Station

“Here,you are at last! I’ve been waiting for half an hour for you.”

“I’m sorry, I’m late. But I was stuck in a traffic jam.”

“Here’s your ticket.”

“Oh, thank you. Is it a through train?”

“Yes. I’m glad we shan’t have to change.”

“Fine. When is it due in Edinburgh?”

“According to the timetable we are due there at 9.15 a.m.”

“And when is it leaving, by the way?”

“Oh, in ten minutes. Come on or we’ll miss it.”

In the Compartment

“Well, we are moving at last. The train doesn’t seem to be very crowded.”

“Not as overcrowded as at the peak tourist time in summer. What berth do you prefer?”

“The lower one, if it is O.K. with you.”

“Sure. Shall I open the window? It’s rather stuffy in here.”

“Do, please.”

IV. Comprehension Check.

TranslateintoEnglish.

- Я собираюсь ехать в командировку в Лондон.

- Когда?

- Впонедельник.

- Естьпрямойпоезд. Он отходит в девять вечера.

- Чудесно. А когда он прибывает в Лондон?

- В восемь утра.

- Это мне подходит.

- Я могу заказать вам билет.

- Спасибо. Я хотел бы купейное место, нижнюю полку.

- Хорошо. Постараюсьсделатьвсевозможное.

- Спасибо. Вы мне очень помогли.

IV. Comprehension Check.

Read the sample postcards.

Dear Steven,

Vermont is lovely this time of year. Wish you were here to enjoy it with us. The fall foliage is spectacular. Guess it’s beautiful everywhere, but here it seems more intense.

Love,

Tom & Sally

Hi Josh,

I’m on holiday in Brazil. I’m having a great time. The weather is hot and the sun’s shining. At the moment I’m staying on the beach, and reading a magazine. We arrived in Brazil yesterday morning. The hotel is cool, and the food is brilliant! I am coming back in a week.

See you soon,

Amy

V. Training Writing.

1. You are a college student and want to rent a room. Write an ad about it.

2. You got a chance to visit London. Write a postcard to your friend.

3. You are going to invite guests to your special occasion. Writeaninvitation.

In a Restaurant

I. Firstthoughts. Do you like to dine out?What do you usually order? What’s your favourite dish? Have you ever tried any exotic dish?

IV. Comprehension Check.

GreatBritain

I. First thoughts. Say some words about your native town. Have you ever been to Donetsk? What places in Donetsk do you like best of all? What country would you like to visit? Why?

II. Study the words. Make sure you know them. Practice the pronunciation.

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