- •Introducing myself (my family)
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Family tree
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4.
- •Answer the following questions:
- •You will read & translate a text about accommodation. Then tell your partner about your flat. My flat
- •Exercise5.
- •Daily routine
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Make a list of all the things you want or need to accomplish in your weekly life.
- •Exercise4.
- •My Hobby
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Russia (Its geographical position, climate, natural and mineral resources & industry)
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •1) Match items from columns (1-12) and the second one (a-l) to form phrases which describe geographical facts of Russia:
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4. (a)
- •(B) Complete the table with appropriate information.
- •Answer the following questions about the text:
- •Great Britain (its geographical position, climate, relief)
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4.
- •Test yourself.
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4.
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Arkhangelsk
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4. Test yourself
- •Customs and traditions of Great Britain
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •British customs
- •Exercise4.
- •Answer the following questions
- •Travelling
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Accommodations
- •Exercise3. Going on a trip
- •If you were going to spend a week in a large unfamiliar city, which ten of these things would you take with you? Work in pairs or groups. Begin your sentences with:
- •Exercise4. Work with your partner. Decide whether you agree (a) or disagree (d) with these statements about travelling.
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after m.V. Lomonosov
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4. Read the dialogues. Who might say them and in what situation? Work in pairs. Complete the dialogues with your own phrases.
- •Answer the following questions.
- •My speciality
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Answer the following questions.
- •Exercise4. Work with your partner. Decide whether you agree (a) or disagree (d) with these statements about specialties and jobs.
- •Political system of Russia
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Answer the following questions
- •Exercise4. Work with your partner. Decide whether you agree (a) or disagree (d) with these statements about the political system of Russia.
- •Russia’s ancient capital
- •Answer the following questions
- •Great Britain (its political structure and industry)
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4.
- •Answer the following questions:
- •English-speaking country (the usa)
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4.
- •The Pomors
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •My plans for the future
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Attending a job interview
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise 2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4. (a)
- •071 68409
- •Test yourself with «Psychology Questionnaire 1»: This questionnaire is intended to help you to think about your psychological portrait and your ambitions. Discuss these questions in small groups.
- •Embarrassment
- •Exercise 5. Answer the following questions.
- •References
Exercise2.
Put the letters in order to complete the phrases.
1. The Coat of Arms of Arkhangelsk shows the flying angel in blue garments with a fiery sword and a shield in his hands depicted on the background of a golden shield. Under him – the defeated _____________ (dielv);
2. Being in_______________, Peter I was present at the launching of the first Russian commercial vessel (Asrglekhank);
3. The famous Margaret Fair named in honor of St. Margaret Day took the second place for selling manufactured goods and was first in___________ Russia (fihs slase);
4. In 1708 the territory of Dvina Land was transformed into Arkhangelsk province (Gubernia) in accordance to the ____________ of Peter I (odrer).
5. One hour’s flight from Arkhangelsk will take us to «Kenozero National Park» one of the most national ___________ of Russia (perveser).
6. Solovetski Islands is the most attractive place for tourists from all over the world. It is famous for pure lakes, ____________ cathedrals, and astonishing ancient history (mejatisc).
Exercise3.
Choose the odd word/word combination out. Prove your choice.
Wood-processing, cellulose production, paper production, racing car making;
Timber industry, oil and gas industry, gold-mining, pulp-and-paper industry;
The eternal flame, Madam Tussaud’s Exhibition, the church of St. Nicholas, Surkov’s Mansion.
Exercise4. Test yourself
1. Arkhangelsk was founded in __________by the order of __________.
A) 1590 … Henry I B) 1584… Ivan the Terrible C) 1612 … Peter I
2. The city got its present name in _______.
A) 1607 B) 1624 C) 1613
3. Arkhangelsk is named after the monastery of ______________ situated there.
A) Saint Louis B) Saint George C) the Archangel Michael
4. Peter the Great visited Arkhangelsk three times__________:
A) in 1693, 1694, 1702 B) in 1692, 1697, 1708 C) in 1690, 1695, 1706
5. The three dates of Peter I’s visits are engraved on ______________.
A) The Victory Monument
B) The pedestal of the monument to Peter I
C) The pedestal of the monument to M. Lomonosov
6. The monument to Peter I is the work of _______.
A) Ivan Martos B) Mark. Antokolski C) Dmitri Startsev
7. The Museum of Fine Arts possesses a rich collection of _______.
A) fish and animals B) minerals C) paintings
8. National women’s garments and headdresses are exhibited in _______.
A) The Museum of Fine Arts
B) The Museum of Northern Seafaring
C) The Museum of Local Lore
9. The Arkhangelsk Region was formed in _______ in place of the Arkhangelsk Gubernia (Province) which originally occupied a vast territory of ______ thousand km2 and included _______ Uyezds (districts).
A) 1937… 850 … 9 B) 1940 … 800 … 12 C) 1938 … 890 … 10
10. Four major rivers (the Northern Dvina, the Pechora, the Onega and the Mezen), all flow into ______.
A) the Atlantic Ocean B) the seas of the Arctic Ocean C) the Indian Ocean
11. The Arkhangelsk Region’s seas, rivers, lakes are inhabited by various kinds of fish: _______ etc.
A) pike, skate, dolphin B) whale, shark, bream C) cod, plaice, herring, salmon
12. The Arkhangelsk Region’s tundra and taiga are inhabited by various kinds of birds and animals________ etc.
A) hazel-hen, ptarmigan, seal, deer, elk, polar fox, hare
B) owl, parrot, hummingbird, elephant, wolf, bear, tiger, leopard
C) snake, ostrich, swan, rabbit, wood-grouse, white grouse, monkey, stork
13. The length of the Severnaya Dvina is ________.
A) 640 km B) 744 km C) 1,809 km
14. The Arkhangelsk Region is situated in ______________ climate belts.
A) arctic, subarctic and moderate
B) subarctic, moderate and continental
C) arctic, moderate and subtropical
15. The relief of the Region is mostly __________.
A) flat and mountainous B) flat C) mountainous
16. The monument to the victims of the British-American-French intervention of 1918-1920 was designed by architect __________.
A) M. Kibirev B) M. Nasekin C) M. Chernov
17. Vercola, a village in Pinezhski District, is becoming a place of attraction for people interested in Russian history and culture due to ________.
A) The monument to M. Lomonosov
B) The 17-th century monastery and the well-known writer Fedor Abramov (1920-1983)
C) Lake Kenozero
18. The first settlers of Solovki (the Solovetski Archipelago) ________.
A) were the Slavs B) was a Scandinavian tribe C) were 2 monks-hermits Savvati and Zossima who were seeking their salvation there
Unit 7
You will read & translate a text about customs and traditions of Great Britain. Before you read, discuss in pairs the following.
1. Why do various nations keep up their customs and traditions? 2. How do foreigners characterize the British? How to avoid traditional misleading stereotypes? 3. How many nations and nationalities live in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland? 4. Does Britain have a National Day? 5. How do the British celebrate traditional and religious holidays? 6. What are the most common superstitions in Britain?