7. Переведите на русский язык. Поставьте к каждому предложению общий, альтернативный, разделительный вопросы, к выделенным словам - специальные вопросы.

The Lincoln Memorial

1. The Lincoln Memorial is a United States Presidential Memorial built for United States President Abraham Lincoln. 2. The building is in the form of a Greek Doric temple. 3. It contains a large seated sculpture of Lincoln. 4. The memorial has been the site of many speeches. 5. Like the other monuments on the National Mall is administered by the National Park Service. 6. It is open to the public from 8 a.m. until midnight all year, except December 25. 7. The focus of the memorial is the sculpture of Lincoln. 8. Beneath Lincoln's hands, the Roman fasces, symbols of the authority of the Republic, are sculpted in relief on the seat. 9. The statue stands 19 feet tall and 19 feet wide. 10. It was carved by the Piccirilli Brothers of New York from 28 blocks of white Georgia marble. 11. On the wall behind the statue, visible over the statue's head, is this dedication: In this temple as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever.

Упражнения на закрепление грамматического материала

1. Переведите на русский язык. Поставьте все предложения в отрицательную и вопросительную формы.

1. Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States of America. 2. «D.C.» stands for the «District of Columbia». 3. The city is named after George Washington, the first President of the United States. 4. Historically, it was called the Federal City or Washington City. 5. Washington serves as the headquarters for the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the Organization of American States, among other international (and national) institutions. 6. All of this has made Washington the frequent focal point of massive political demonstrations and protests, particularly on the National Mall. 7. Washington is also the site of numerous national landmarks, museums, and sports teams, and is a popular destination for tourists. 8. Washington, D.C. is divided into four quadrants: Northwest,Northeast,Southeast, andSouthwest. 9. The axes bounding thequadrantsradiate from the U.S. Capitol building. 10. The District of Columbia has an estimated population of 550,521. 11. The National Mall is a large, open area in the center of the city featuring many monuments to American leaders. 12. The world famousSmithsonian Institutionis also located in the District. 13. There are also many art museums in D.C., including theNational Gallery of Art, National Museum of Women in the Arts, theCorcoran Museum of Art, and thePhillips Collection. 14. The Library of Congress and theNational Archiveshouse thousands of documents. 15. Some of the more notable documents in the National Archives include theDeclaration of Independenceand the United States Constitution.

2. Переведите на русский язык. Подчеркните независимый причастный оборот.

1. Radio was invented in Russia, its inventor being the Russian scientist A. S. Popov. 2. He lifted the lid and kept it in his hand while she was drinking, both standing. 3. She danced light as a feather, eyes shining, feet flying, her body bent a little forward. 4. We walked very slowly home, Agnes and I admiring the moonlight, and Mr. Wickfield scarcely rising his eyes from the ground. 5. They walked quickly through street after street, the Dodger leading and Oliver at his heels. 6. He was standing there silent, a bitter smile curling his lips. 7. The dog sat close to the table, his tail thumping now and again upon the floor, his eyes fixed expectantly on his master. 8. Then they heard the noise of the plane, its shadow passing over the open glade. 9. She remembered him talking, his glasses magnifying his round blue eyes. 10. She sat staring into the fire, the sock forgotten on her knee. 11. He heard the bathers coming up the sandy road, their voices ringing through the quiet. 12. They continued their way, the boy sobbing quietly, the man ashamed.