Vocabulary
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to be situated territory to characterize to inhabit inhabitant to be rich in resources oil gas hydro-energy iron ore coal independent climate species mammals |
находиться край, территория характеризовать обитать обитатель быть богатым чемто ресурсы, запасы нефть газ гидро-энергетика железо руда уголь независимый климат виды млекопитающие |
Exercises
Match the parts of the sentences:
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Moscow London the Urals New York Berlin |
to be situated in |
centre of Russia Britain Russia Germany America |
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forests rivers old cities the Krasnoyarsk territory Russia |
to be rich in |
sights naturals resources mushrooms and berries talents fish |
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mammals fish people the English the Russians |
to inhabit |
lakes and rivers towns Russia the Earth Britain |
Answer the questions:
1. What is the Krasnoyarsk territory rich in?
2. What is the climate like here?
3. What natural resources does the Krasnoyarsk territory have?
4. What species of mammals live in the Krasnoyarsk territory?
5. What can be independent? What does it mean for you?
Complete the diagram:
Retell the text about the Krasnoyarsk territory, using your diagram.
Part 2 «KRASNOYARSK»
1. Read and translate the text:
KRASNOYARSK
Krasnoyarsk is a large city with a population of almost one million people. It is situated in the centre of Russia on the banks of the great Siberian river Yenisey. It was founded by a Moscow nobleman Andrey Dubenskiy in 1628. People named the fortress Krasny Yar because of its position and the beauty of the place.
The history of Krasnoyarsk is marked with many famous names. Krasnoyarsk is the birthplace of the Russian painter Vasily Surikov. Citizens of Krasnoyarsk proudly keep his memory alive. The house where Surikov was born is now a museum named after him. A school of Arts and street in the city are named after the painter too.
The leading Russian author Victor Astafyev is in the list of these well-known people. He wrote mostly about Siberia. A top favourite book is his «King Fish» in which he expands on the Yenisey life.
Dmitry Khvorostovsky is a name known to opera fans around the world today.
The architectural face of the city reflects its history. The oldest of the buildings is Pokrovskaya Church built in 1795 in Siberian Baroque Style. Among other interesting pieces of architecture is the Organ Hall, the building of the Regional Museum looking like an Egyptian temple.
Krasnoyarsk is a beautiful city but due to a very complex ecological situation the fauna and flora are gradually perishing. The main reason is that Krasnoyarsk is a big industrial centre. It is known for the production of Aluminium Plant, Metallurgical works, a number of chemical enterprises and so on.
Krasnoyarsk is a big scientific centre of the Eastern Siberia. Now there are 12 higher schools in the city, more than 50 scientific research institutes. They solve important problems of industrial, agricultural and cultural life.
Krasnoyarsk is a city of long-standing cultural traditions. At presents there are 5 theatres, such as: the Opera and Ballet House, the Musical Comedy Theatre, the Drama Theatre, the Young Spectator’s Theatre and the Puppet Theatre.