Составьте два общих вопроса по тексту
Составьте два специальных вопроса по тексту.
9. Образуйте три формы от следующих глаголов:to make, to have, to include, to rebuild.
10. Образуйте три степени сравнения от следующих прилагательных: unique, expensive, big, old, famous.
ВАРИАНТ 6
1. Выберите правильный вариант(задание выполняется по образцу, приведенному в варианте 1).
| А. Граничить | 1. borough |
| 2. border | |
| 3. broad | |
| Б. Равнина | 1. plain |
| 2. paint | |
| 3. plaint | |
| В. Суд | 1. couth |
| 2. church | |
| 3. court | |
| Г. Полоса | 1. stripe |
| 2. stride | |
| 3. strike | |
| Д. Sunny | 1. солнечный свет |
| 2. солнце | |
| 3. солнечный | |
| E. Republic | 1. республиканский |
| 2. республиканец | |
| 3. республика | |
| Ж. Judicial | 1. судебный |
| 2. судья | |
| 3. судимый | |
| З. Especially | 1. несомненно |
| 2. особенно | |
| 3. конечно |
2. Определите функции – (е)s (образец выполнения см. вариант 1).
a) The USA has an area of over 9 million square kilometres.
б) The Mississippi travels through several states, it has been an important waterway since early times.
в) Originally there were only 13 states that’s why the flag has 13 stripes.
г) Congress consists of two Houses.
Найдите в четвертом абзаце текста прилагательные в превосходной степени, переведите их.
4. Образуйте множественное число от следующих существительных: area, country, part, day, stripe, beach.
Переведите текст на русский язык.
The United States of America
1. The United States of America is situated in the central part of the North America continent. It has an area of over 9 million square kilometres. It borders on Canada in the North and on Mexico in the South. It is washed by the Pacific Ocean in the West, the Atlantic Ocean in the East, and the Gulf of Mexico in the South-East;
2. There are high mountains, great forests, powerful rivers, dry empty deserts, wide plains, lakes of all sizes, rocky coasts and sunny beaches in the country.
3. The longest river in the United States is the Mississippi. It begins in the North of the country and ends in the Gulf of Mexico, nearly 4.000 miles (6400 km) away. Among other big rivers are the Colorado, the Missouri, the Hudson River and many others.
4. The population of the USA is the third largest in the world (after India and China). Today there are over 250 million people of many nationalities. Some of the biggest cities are New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco and others. Washington is the capital of the USA.
5. The USA is a federal republic, consisting of 50 states. Within the national government, power is divided among 3 branches: legislative, executive and judicial. Congress consists of two parts - the House of Representatives and the Senate. The President is the head of the country. The judicial branch is represented by several levels of federal courts.
6. The flag of the USA has 13 red and white stripes representing the original 13 states and 50 stars - for each of the 50 states of the country in our days.
7. The United State is a country of highly developed economy. It leads the world in industrial and agricultural production and has left the other countries far behind. Heavy industry includes such branches as mining, metallurgical, engineering and chemical industries. Textile industry is also well-developed, especially in the South near large cotton plantations.
8. Agriculture is very wide-spread, above all in the prairie regions. Cotton is grown in the Mississippi Valley, tobacco in Maryland and Virginia. California is famous for its fruit plantations, and the West - for its cattle-farming.
6. Ответьте на вопросы.
а) Where is the USA situated?
б) What is the population of the USA?
в) Who is the head of the state?
г) How many stars has the American flag?
Составьте два общих вопроса по тексту.
Составьте два специальных вопроса по тексту.
9. Образуйте три формы от следующих глаголов:to situate, to begin, to divide, to leave
10. Образуйте три степени сравнения от следующих прилагательных: big, powerful, wide, many
ВАРИАНТ 7
1. Выберите правильный вариант(задание выполняется по образцу, приведенному в варианте 1).
| А. Честь | 1. hour |
| 2. honour | |
| 3. horror | |
| Б. Принадлежать | 1. below |
| 2. beyond | |
| 3. belong | |
| В. Гобелен | 1. drapery |
| 2. tapestry | |
| 3. grapery | |
| Г. Крыло | 1. wing |
| 2. wang | |
| 3. wring | |
| Д. Remains | 1. развалины |
| 2. останки | |
| 3. остатки | |
| E. Spoil | 1. пролить |
| 2. портить | |
| 3. побить | |
| Ж. Navy | 1. транспортная эскадра |
| 2. воздушная флотилия | |
| 3. военно-морской флот | |
| З. Force | 1. власть |
| 2. энергия | |
| 3. сила |
Переведите однокоренные слова, обращая внимание на словообразовательные элементы.
а) nation, national, nationality, nationalize;
б) exhibit, exhibition, exhibitor, exhibited;
в) destroy, destruction, destroying, destroyer, destroyed.
3. Поставьте следующие предложения в вопросительную форму:
а) The Capitol is located in Washington, D.C.
б) The Library of Congress takes 340 miles of shelves to hold all of the books.
4. Поставьте следующие предложения в отрицательную форму:
а) The National Gallery of Art houses one of the greatest art collections of the world.
б) In 1814, during the war with England, the White House was burnt down.
Переведите текст на русский язык.
Washington D. C.
1. Washington, D.C., the capital of the USA, is situated on the Potomac River. Washington does not belong to a state. It is a city and district – the District of Colombia (D.C.). The district is a piece of land ten miles square. The city is named in honour of the first President George Washington. The district is named in honour of Columbus, the discoverer of America.
2. There are many green parks and gardens along the banks of the Potomac River. In 1912 the famous cherry trees were a gift from Japan. The most beautiful park in Washington is Great Falls Park.
3. Washington has many libraries, museums, art galleries and beautiful buildings. The Library of Congress is located here. It is the largest national library in the world. It takes 340 miles of shelves to hold all of the books.
4. The National Gallery of Art houses one of the greatest art collections of the world. Paintings, sculptures, tapestries and many other objects by the great masters are exhibited here.
5. The Capitol is in the very centre of Washington. It is located on Capitol Hill, the highest point in the city. The Capitol is the highest building in Washington. There is a law in Washington not to build houses higher than the Capitol.
6. The Capitol is the seat of Congress. Congress first met in the north wing, the Senate Chamber, which was first completed in 1800. In August, 1814 the unfinished Capitol Building was partially destroyed by fire set by invading British troops. Finally, in 1827, the Capitol was completed.
7. In 1814, during the war with England, the White House was burnt down. After the war the charred remains of the building were whitewashed, so as not to spoil the view. Since that time the residence of the American presidents has been always painted white.
8. There is the famous Pentagon in Washington. It is a huge five-side building and five stories high. It is the largest office building in the world. The Pentagon is a building where the headquarters of the Department of Defense, the Army, the Navy, and Air Force are located. It is the military center of the United States.
6. Ответьте на вопросы.
а) Where is the capital of the USA situated?
б) What does “D. C.” stand for?
в) Why was the city named Washington?
г) Why is the Capitol the highest building in Washington up to now?
7. Переведите предложения, обращая внимание на подчеркнутые сказуемые:
а) George Washington chose the place for the capital.
б) Washington was named in honour of the first President.
в) The White House consists of 132 rooms.
г) In 1814 the White House was burnt down.