Для II-3 ПСО

Задание 1: 

Прочитайте и переведите текст. Выучите слова. Ответьте на вопросы, приведенные после текста. Составьте пересказ, следуя по вопросам и перескажите на английском языке.  

Great Britain 

The official name of Great Britain is The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Great Britain is an island country. It is situated on the British Isles in the northwest of Europe. The English Channel 18 miles wide separates it from France. Great Britain is separated from Belgium and Holland bу the North Sea, and from Ireland bу the lrish Sea. Parts of Great Britain The United KJngdom of Great Britain consists of four parts: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. England, Wales and Scotland occupy the territory of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated in the northern part of Ireland. The territory of the United Ringdom is about 244 000 (two hundred and forty-four thousand) square kilometres. The population is over 56 million. The capital is London. 

The surface of the United Kingdom varies greatly. The northem and the westem parts of the country are mountainous and are called the Highlands. All the rest is а vast plain that is called the Lowlands. The mountains are not very high. The rivers are not very long. The most important of them are the Severn and the Thames. There are many beautifullakes in the mountainous part of the country. No part of England lies more than one hundred miles from the sea. The coast line has а number of fine bays and excellent natural harbors. World famous ports include London, Liverpool, Bristol, Plymouth, Southampton, Portsmouth, Dover and others. 

Cllmate ln Great Brltaln 

The climate of Great Britain is mild the whole year round. The mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream influence the climate of Great Britain. Winters are not cold and summers are not hot. October is usually the wettest month, July- the hottest, and January- the coldest. British Economy Great Britain is а highly developed industrial country. It is known as one of the world's largest producers and exporters of iron and steel products, machinery and electronics, chemicals and textile. One of the chief industries is shipbuilding. Great Britain is а country with old cultural traditions and customs. The most famous educational centres are Oxford and Cambridge universities. They are considered to bе the intellectual centres of Europe. The education is not free, it is very expensive. 

British Political System 

The United Kiingdom is а monarchy and the Queen is the head ofthe state. But in practice it is ruled bу the elected government with the Prime Мinister at the head. The British Parliament consists of two chambers: the House of Lords and the House of Commons. There are three main political parties in Great Britain: the Labour party, the Conservative party and the Liberal party.

Words:

to bе situated - быть расположенным 

British lsles [ 'ai1z] - Британские острова 

surface  - поверхность 

to vary - отличаться 

high - высокий 

low- низкий 

land - земля, страна 

plain - равнина 

vast [va:st] - огромный 

lake - озеро 

shipbuilding - кораблестроение 

climate - климат 

mild - мягкий 

industry - промышленность 

to occupy - занимать 

population - население 

density - плотность 

to develop - развивать 

to produce - производить 

to export - экспортировать 

chemical [ 'kemikal] - химический 

textile [ 'tekstail] - текстиль 

government - правительство 

chamber - палата 

ruling - правящий 

Questions: 

1. What is the official паmе of Great Britain? 

2. Where is it situated? 

3. What parts does it 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 blg rivers and lakes in Great Britain? 

8. What is the climate on the British Isles like? 

9. Is Great Britain а highly developed industrial country? 

10. What goods does the British industry produce?

11. What big industrial cities are there in Great Britain? 

12. What outstanding people of Great Britain do you know? 

13. Аге there any big educational establishments in Great Britain? 

14. Is Great Britain is а constitutional monarchy?

15. What is the name of the Queen of Great Britain? 

16. How many chambers does the British Parliament consist of? What are they? 

17. What are the main political parties in Great Britain?

Задание 2. Грамматика:

Измените время глаголов на форму Present Perfect. Переведите предложения на русский язык.

1. She is watering the flowers.

2. He is taking his examination.

3. Beth is opening the window.

4. I am dusting the furniture.

5. John is washing his car.

6. The teacher is explaining the rule.

7. Mary is reading a letter.

8. We are having dinner.

9. I am cleaning my teeth.

10. Jane is translating the article.

11. Little Frank is breaking his toy.

12. He is having breakfast.

13. Nick is drawing a picture.

14. My daughter is having lunch.

15. He is putting on his coat.