- •Английский язык "Российский Дальний Восток"
- •Российский дальний восток
- •Предисловие
- •I. The geography of the russian far east
- •The geography of the Russian Far East
- •Flora and fauna of the Russian Far East
- •Mineral resources. Population
- •Vocabulary:
- •Act out the dialogue or continue the boys’ talk about the Russian Far East. Ex. 14. Do you know that:
- •Ask questions to the points above.
- •Vocabulary:
- •II. The khabarovsky krai
- •The Khabarovsky Krai
- •Vocabulary:
- •III. The economy of the russian far east General Economic Profile of the Russian Far East
- •Vocabulary:
- •Extra information on the economy of the russian far east Resource Potential
- •Agriculture
- •Industry
- •Construction
- •Transport
- •Foreign Relationships of the Russian Far East
- •Vocabulary:
- •The economy of the khabarovsky krai
- •Ex. 6. Complete the sentences, using modal verbs or their equivalents in correct tense-forms:
- •Vocabulary:
- •The Russian Far East economy through the figures
- •Magadanskaya Oblast Sahalinskaya Oblast
- •Koryaksky Autonomous Chukotsky Autonomous Okrug Okrug
- •Jewish Autonomous Oblast Republic of Sakha (Yakutiya)
- •IV. Study the additional information about the russian far east When did the pioneers first appear in the Far East?
- •What geographical discoveries were made as the pioneers went on their travels?
- •Who was Bering after whom a sea, a strait and an island were named?
- •From the history of the Far East
- •The history of the origin of the Far Eastern Minority Tribes
- •Mighty Amur
- •Two banks of one river: Russia and China. Problems of ecology
- •Amur tiger
- •Far Eastern leopard
- •Kunst and Alberts
- •V. Check your knowledge test "the khabarovsky krai"
- •Crossword I
- •Crossword II Down:
- •Contents
Ex. 6. Complete the sentences, using modal verbs or their equivalents in correct tense-forms:
Today, the vessels, built by the Amur shipping yards … seen in various ports of the Pacific Rim countries.
The Khabarovsky Krai … be called a great centre of farming.
Many varieties of fruits and vegetables … to be brought from other areas.
We … to attract foreign investors.
5. We… expand contacts with foreign countries.
Ex. 7. Use the correct form of the verb in brackets:
The Khabarovsky Krai (to be) more industrial than agriculturally oriented.
Gold (to be extracted) for more than 100 years.
Now "Amur" (to process) not only gold but platinum.
Khabarovsk (to sign) agreements on establishing sister-city relations with the
Japanese city of Niigata and Portland, Oregon.
5. KnAAPO (to manufacture) thousands of machines of various classes since 1936.
Ex. 8. Fill in correct preposition where necessary:
The Amur shipbuilding yards manufactured … foundations … sea oil platforms, to be used … the development … the Sakhalin oil and gas shelf.
Providing farmers … the lands suitable … agriculture and … the necessary equipment is problematic now due … the lack … finances.
… present new gold deposits are being found … the Khabarovsky Krai … geologists.
Iron deposits … the territory gave rise … the local metallurgical industry.
Geological prospects … the future look more promising.
We promote … further cooperation … foreign countries.
Ex. 9. Translate into English:
На территории Хабаровского края большее развитие получила промышленность, чем сельское хозяйство.
На территории Дальнего Востока добываются такие полезные ископаемые, как золото, уголь, цветные металлы.
Фармацевты края активно используют местные лекарственные травы при изготовлении различных медикаментов.
Продукция местных предприятий хорошо известна во многих регионах этой страны и за рубежом.
Много совместных предприятий создается в Хабаровске крае для дальнейшего развития этого региона.
Vocabulary:
engineering – инженерное дело, производство, строительство
to meet the requirements – соответствовать требованиям
fertile soils – плодородные земли
non-ferrous metals – цветные металлы
deposits – местонахождения, (зд.) залежи
pulp and paper industry – целлюлозно-бумажная промышленность
marble – мрамор
prospects – перспективы
mutual understanding – взаимное понимание
diesel-engine – дизельный двигатель
civil engineering – гражданское строительство
fuel – топливо
lime-stone – известняк
joint-venture – совместное предприятие
catering – общественное питание
timber – древесина, лес
oil-refining – нефтеперерабатывающий
affiliate – дочерняя компания
iron and steel industry, or ferrous metallurgy – черная металлургия
processing – обработка
foodstuffs – продукты питания
cargo – груз
to be in demand – пользоваться спросом
machinery – детали, оборудование
aircraft – авиация