Part 2. Часть 2.

navigation, n судоходство

shipbuilding, n кораблестроение

equipment, n оборудование

cotton, n хлопок

iron ore железная руда

oil, n нефть

river, n река

climate, n климат

mild, a мягкий

industry, n промышленность

heavy and light industry тяжелая и легкая промышленность

develop, v развивать

produce, v производить

export, v экспортировать

import, v импортировать

natural resources природные

raw, n сырье

goods, n товары

steel, n сталь

machinery, n машинное оборудование

electronics, n электроника

chemical, a химический

textile, n текстиль

aircraft, n самолеты

political set-up политическое устройство

authority, n власть

belong (to), v принадлежать

government, n правительство

chamber, n палата

Упражнения

I. Прочитайте и переведите текст по частям, обращая внимание

на слова из активного словаря.

II. Закончите следующие предложения.

Часть 1.

1. The United Kingdom consists of…

2. The United Kingdom is situated on…

3. The territory of Great Britain is…

4. The population is…

5. The climate is…

Часть 2.

6. Great Britain is a highly developed…

7. The most famous educational centres are …

8. The United Kingdom is a…

9. The British Parliament consists of…

10. There are three main political parties in Great Britain: …

III. Переведите данные предложения с помощью словаря.

*Составьте свои предложения, употребляя выделенные слова и

словосочетания.

1. The British Isles are washed by the Atlantic Ocean and North Sea.

2. On the continent the country borders on France.

3. It occupies the territory of about 244,000 square kilometers.

4. Great Britain is a highly developed industrial country.

5. The power in the country belongs to the Queen and the two Houses of

Parliament.

IV. Выразите свое согласие или несогласие со следующими утверждениями, используя выражения:

True-верно

False-неверно

1. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the Caribbean Isles.

2. It consists of 4 parts: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. 3.*England, Wales and Scotland occupy the territory of Great Britain.

3. The territory of the United Kingdom is about 1244,000 square kilometers.

4. The population is over 56.5 million.

5. The capital of the country is Washington.

6. The surface of Great Britain varies greatly.

7. The mountains are very high.

8. The rivers are not long.

9. There are many beautiful lakes in the country.

10. Climate is not mild the whole year round.

V. Ответьте на вопросы.

Часть 1.

1. What is the official name of Great Britain?

2. Where is it situated?

3. What parts does it is consist of?

4. What is the territory and the population of Great Britain?

5. What city is the capital of Great Britain?

6. What is the surface of the country?

7. Are there any big rivers and lakes?

8. Why is the climate of the British Isles milder than that of the Continent?