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10. Choose the correct alternative. 1. I`m hope/sure the strike will be over soon. 2. I wonder/think who the new boss will be! 3. I sure/hope they’ll do up the offices next year. 4. Mel phoned to say she will be at work soon/next. 5. My mother will be 40 next/last month. 6. The climate will get warmer and warmer in the future/nowadays. 7. They will come in/at a few days. 8. Will Mum be home late tonight/last night? 11. Choose the correct verbs. 1. Stacey …………….. shopping for fruit and vegetables every Saturday morning. A) go B) goes C) went D) will go E) will went 2. He ……………. five languages. A) don’t speak B) didn’t speak C) doesn’t speak D) won’t speak 3. Michael ……… a great film last night. A) watches B) will watch C) watch D) watched 4. I hope the temperature …….. soon. A) drops B) will drop C) dropped D) will dropped 5. I’m thirsty. I…….. a glass of water. A) will have B) have C) had D) has 6. I always ……… reading fairy tales when I was young. A) enjoyed B) enjoy C) will enjoy D) enjoys 7. My father ………. in the Second World War. A) doesn’t fight B) didn’t fight C)won’t fight D) didn’t fought 8. ………. the weather nice last weekend? A) were B) is C) are D) was 12. Ask as many questions as it is possible. 1. Forty years ago, my grandmother walked two kilometers to school every day. 2. Julia enjoys listening to classical music. 3. Elizabeth will get a qualification in medicine. 13. Translate sentences into English. 1. Пять лет назад я работал на заводе. 2. Они обычно заканчивают работу в пять часов. 3. Я буду рад снова увидеть вас в Москве. 4. Мы не обсудили много вопросов вчера. 5. Когда вы ответите на мой вопрос? 6. Где вы путешествовали прошлым летом? 7. Прошлая зима была теплой. 8. Я не изучаю французский, я учу английский. UNIT 4 THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
1. Answer the following questions. Do you know how British flag is called? Why the coat of arms is called Royal? Try to describe the map. What information about UK can you get? 
2. Read and memorize the active vocabulary to the text “The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Island”. 1. total area – общая площадь 2. to separate from – отделять 3. surround – окружать 4. shallow – мелкий 5. principal – основной 6. harbour – гавань 7. indented – изрезанный 8. current – течение 9. equipment – оборудование 10. patron – покровитель
3. Read the text and underline or mark the main ideas of this text. UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND The full and official name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is situated on the group of islands lying just off the mainland of the north-western Europe. The total area оf the country is over 244,000 square kilometres. Great Britain consists of England, Scotland and Wales. The southern part of Ireland is the Republic of Eire. The population of the UK is 57 million people. The largest and the most populated part of the UK is England. Its population is over 47 million people and its capital is London. London is also a federal capital where the official residences of the government and royal family are located. Scotland is the most northern part of Great Britain. Its population is over 5 million people. The rest part of the population is spread over Wales and Northern Ireland. Great Britain is separated from the continent by the English Channel, the narrowest part of which is called the Strait of Dover. The British Isles are surrounded by the shallow waters of the Irish Sea and the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea, the North Channel and the Atlantic Ocean. The rivers of the region are short and of no great importance as waterways. The longest of them is the "Father of London", the Thames, which is a little over 200 miles. Britain's principal ports are London, Liverpool, Manchester, Hull and Glasgow. They have splendid harbours, for the coast line is very indented. The warm currents in the Atlantic Ocean influence the climate of Great Britain. The south-western winds carry the warmth and moisture into Britain. The winters are not severely cold, while summers are rarely hot so the climate is rather mild, temperate and humid. The average range of temperature (from winter to summer) is from 15 to 23 degrees above zero. It seldom snows heavily in winter, the frost is rare. January and February are usually the coldest months, July and August the warmest. Still the wind may bring winter cold in spring or summer days. Sometimes it brings the whirlwinds or hurricanes. British people say: "Other countries have a climate, in England we have weather." because the weather in Britain changes very quickly. One day may be fine and the next day may be wet. The Englishmen joke that they have three variants of weather: when it rains in the morning, when it rains in the afternoon or when in rains all day long. The UK is a highly developed industrial country. It is the world largest producer of marine navigational equipment as the main industrial branch of the country is shipbuilding. The UK enterprises are also widely-known for textile, television and radio sets production. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a constitutional monarchy. It means that the head of the state is a monarch but his powers are restricted by the elected government and the parliament. So that the monarch reigns but does not rule. For the last 50 years Queen Elizabeth II has been the monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The parliament consists of two chambers: House of Lords and House of Commons. House of Lords includes those members who are given a privilege to be referred to as peers and consider being a nobility of the country. House of Commons is an elected legislative body consisting of members of the different political parties. The main function of the parliament is to issue the bills, laws and regulations. They are obligatory for every citizen of the UK. The Prime-minister of the country is elected in a 4-year cycle by the total elections. The political party taken the most part of votes becomes the ruling party and its leader becomes a Prime-minister of the country. The ruling party nowadays is the Liberal party. The Prime-minister is Gordon Brown. The flag of the United Kingdom, known as the Union Jack, is made up of three crosses. The big red cross is the cross of Saint George, the patron saint of England. The white cross is the cross of Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. The red diagonal cross is the cross of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
4.Britain is rich in different customs, traditions and has a lot of interesting historical facts. The next task is to do the Britain Quiz. You should write the number of the correct answer. a.Which is the largest island of the British Isles? 1).Ireland, 2).Isle of Man, 3). Great Britain b.Which is the longest river in Britain? 4)the Clyde, 5)the Severn, 6)the Thames c.What is the name of the flag of England? 7). St.Andrew’s Cross, 8).St.Patrick’s Cross, 9).St.George’s Cross d. When was the Great Plague? 10).1665, 11).1666, 12).1863 e. How many parts is London divided into? 13).two parts, 14). four parts, 15) three parts f. Who is the official head of the UK? 16) the President, 17) the Houses of Parliament, 18) the Queen g. What place is the official home of the Queen? 19) the Tower, 20). Buckingham Palace, 21). St.Paul's Cathedral h. What street do many British government offices stand in? 22). Whitehall, 23). Piccadilly Circus, 24). Fleet Street i. What is the name of thе poet who was called “The father of the English Portry? 25). W.Shakespeare, 26). George G. Byron, 27). Geoffrey Chaucer j. What holiday is celebrated in Britain on the 25th of December? 28). St.Valentine’s Day, 29). Mother’s Day, 30). Christmas Answers: 3, 5, 9, 10, 14, 18, 20, 22, 27, 30
5. You are to complete the crossword. It is about Britain’s traditions and customs.
Сrossword Across: 2) The Englishmen's favourite drink 4) Something that the English put into the tea 6) The political centre of London 8) The theatre where W.Shakespeare worked as an actor 10) Thе nickname of London in England 12) Thе colour of taxis in London Down: 1) Thе birds living in the Tower o London 3) Thе most popular activity of English people 5) Thе river on which London is situated 6) Thе large bag of wool on which the Lord Chancellor sits in the House of Lords 7) 100 pence equal one … 9) Thе major spectator sport in Britain 11) Thе national emblem of England Key: Across- 2) tea 4) milk 6) Westminster 8) globe 10) smoke 12) black Down: 1) ravens 3) walking 5) Thames 6) woolsack 7) pound 9) football 11) rose
6. Translate the text “The Order of Victory” into Russian. The Order of Victory  The Order of Victory was the highest military decoration awarded for World War II service in the Soviet Union, and one of the rarest orders in the world. The order was awarded only to Generals and Marshals for successfully conducting combat operations involving one or more army groups resulting in a radical change of the situation in favor of the Red Army. In its history, it has been awarded twenty times to twelve Soviet leaders and foreign leaders. The original name of the order was proposed as Order for Faithfulness to the Homeland, however, it was given its present name. On the 25th of October 1943, artist A. I. Kuznetsov, who was already the designer of many Soviet orders, presented his first sketch to Stalin. The sketch of a round medallion with portraits of Lenin and Stalin was not approved by the Supreme Commander. Instead, Stalin wanted a design with the Spasskaya Tower in the centre. Kuznetsov returned four days later with several new sketches, of which Stalin chose one entitled "Victory". The order was officially adopted on the 8th of November 1943, and was first awarded to Georgy Zhukov, Alexandr Vasilevsky, and Joseph Stalin. The order was also bestowed to top commanders of the Allied forces. British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery was awarded The Order of Victory. The Order is made out of platinum in the form of a pentangular star with rays between the arms, measuring 72 mm in diameter. The star is studded with 174 diamonds weighing a total of 16 carats (3.2 g), while the arms of the star are made out of synthetic rubies. In the center of the star is a silver medallion, with the Moscow Kremlin wall, the Spasskaya Tower. The sky in the background is inlaid with blue enamel. Against the sky, the letters "СССР" (USSR) appear in gold centered on the top of the medallion, while the word "Победа" (Victory) is displayed on the red banner at the bottom.
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7. Complete the sentences with the present continuous of the verbs in brackets. 1. They ………. around the country looking at castles. (travel) 2. Wally and I ………….. to night school to learn Japanese. (go) 3. Phil ………. to music from South America. (dance) 4. We ………… to trace our family history. (try) 5. Martin and his dad …………. with some friends. (fish) 6. The boys …………… mountain biking with their youth club. (go) 7. I ……………. On my bed thinking about what to do next! (lie) 8. Ellie …………. at the Moon through her telescope. (look) 8. Choose the correct alternative. 1. I’m looking after my friend’s pet spiders at the moment/present. 2. The kids are going bird-watching last/next weekend. 3. Be quiet! You’re always/never talking about hobbies! 4. Where are you going next night/summer? 5. Sol’s going rollerblading at/right now. 6. Fred and Vera are spending a lot of time bird-watching these days/moments. 7. I’m not doing anything special yesterday/tomorrow. 8. Are you carrying on collecting Spider-Man comics last/this year? 9. Choose the correct alternative. 1. I am thinking/think of taking up mountain biking in my spare time. 2. What are you doing/do you do in your free time? 3. I hate/ am hating fishing! 4. I forgive/am forgiving you for taking my skateboard. 5. We see/are seeing Norman later to have a look at his DVD collection. 6. Frank is eating/eats sandwiches when he’s out climbing. 7. I don’t remember/am not remembering how to play the guitar. 8. Yes, I am enjoying/enjoy myself at the time! 10. Complete the sentences with the past continuous of the verbs in brackets 1. Terry …………………… knee pads when he had his skateboarding accident. (not wear) 2. The children ……. for the ice rink to open. (wait) 3. The players …………….. to the umpire. (not listen) 4. Some of the crowd ……………… up to leave as the ref blew the final whistle. (get) 5. I ……………… the match until Becks scored the first goal. (not enjoy) 6. Polly ………. as fast as usual. (not run) 7. The goalkeeper …………. attention, so the opposing team scored!(not play) 8. Joe ……….. his new football boots for the match. (wear) 11. Choose the correct alternative. 1. This time yesterday, I was playing/played golf. 2. That tennis player was always shouting / shouted at the umpire. 3. I was tired by five o’clock yesterday – I worked/was working all afternoon. 4. Did you enjoy/Were you enjoying the match last night. 5. A lot of people were turning up/turned up to support the teams yesterday. 6. Ten minutes before full time, the referee was stopping/stopped the game. 7. I didn’t hear the phone because I was listening/listened to the match on the radio. 8. Were you doing/Did you do your training when I phoned? 12. Complete the sentences with the future continuous of the verbs in brackets. 1. Sorry, I can’t come to your house tomorrow night. I………….. for the exam all evening. (study) 2. I ……… over the Pacific tomorrow at this time. (fly) 3. Don’t call me between nine and ten. I …….. my physiotherapy then. (have) 4. They ………. tonight. (arrive) (planned actions) 5. Ian ……….. his operation at this time tomorrow. (have) 6. The doctor …………. his rounds at one o’clock. (do) (planned actions) 7. The patients ………………….. their lunch at 11. (not eat) 8. …………………… you ……………. in the surgery at six? (work) 13. Choose the correct alternative. 1. This time next week we will be packing/pack for our holidays. 2. Will you be going/go to the post office today? (polite way) 3. We’ll move/be moving house next month. 4. Don’t post Ann’s invitation. I’ll be seeing /see her at work tomorrow, so I’ll give it to her. 5. The doctor will examine/be examining Gordon right now. 6. At two o’clock next Sunday I’ll be fishing/fish with my grandson. 7. I will be skiing/ski next Sunday. 8. The surgeons will use/be using the operating theatre for two hours this afternoon. 14. Choose the correct verbs. 1. Can I help you, miss? Yes, I ……….. for a birthday present for my daughter. A) look B) am looking C) will be looking D) was looking 2. You …….. very pretty today. Thanks. A) are looking B) will be looking C) is looking D) were looking 3. She ……….. dinner when the doorbell rang. A) is cooking B) were cooking C) will be cooking D) was cooking 4. David was reading the newspaper while Carla ……….. TV. A) is watching B) was watching C) will be watching D) watch 5. I …… baseball at ten o’clock next Sunday. A) was playing B) will be playing C) will play D) play 6. The snow …………. heavily as Mary was walking in the park. A) was falling B) is falling C) fell D) fall 7. They ………. to Canada at seven o’clock this evening. A) fly B) ‘re flying C) both B and D are right D) will be flying 8. ……… next weekend? A) Will you be working B) Will you work C) Do you work D) Did you work 15. Rearrange the words and write the questions. 1. mum – drive – how – your - learning – to- Is - ? 2. you - drama – going – group - to – the - Are - ? 3. in – reading - Ian – his - Is - room - ? 4. are – What – doing – you - ? 5. kite – fly – learning – Who – how – is – to – a - ? 6. you – are – Where – going - ? 7. they – Why – aren’t – the – watching – match - ? 8. Aren’t – today – in – they – band – the – playing - ? 16. Ask as many questions as it is possible. 1. They were translating an article when we came. 2. I am writing a letter now. 3. She will be flying to London this time tomorrow. 17. Translate sentences into English. 1. Я делал домашнее задание вчера вечером. 2. Я встречаюсь с ним завтра в десять. 3. Что вы делаете сейчас? 4. Кого вы ждете здесь? 5. Не звони мне между девятью и десятью часами. Я буду читать лекцию. 6. Мы едем на пикник в следующую субботу. (запланированное действие) 7. Что ты делал вчера днем? 8. В это время завтра Роб будет сдавать экзамен. UNIT 5 LONDON
1. Name as many symbols of London as you can. Compose sentences with the named words. 
2. Read and memorize the active vocabulary to the text “London”. 1. Etymology – происхождение 2. mystery – тайна 3. A.D. (Anno Domini) – годы нашей эры 4. alongside – наряду с 5. city's core – сердце города 6. mediaeval boundaries – средневековые границы 7. headquarters - головной офис 8. cathedral – собор 9. peculiar – характерный 10. luxury - роскошь
3. Read the text and underline or mark the main ideas of this text. London. London is the capital of the United Kingdom and the constituent country of England, and is the largest city in the European Union. It is the world’s seventh biggest city and it is seven times larger than any other city in the country. London was not built as a city in the same way as Paris or New-York. The etymology of London remains a mystery. London's history goes back to its founding by the Romans. It began life in the 1st century A.D. as a Roman fortification. The first major settlement was founded by the Romans in 43 A.D. and was called Londinium. This Londinium lasted for just seventeen years. London survived different periods and epochs such as the English Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution, and the Gothic Revival in architecture. Each of them left a sign on London’s face and produced this or that change. In 1665 there was a Great Plaque in London, so many people left the city and escaped to the villages in the surrounding countryside. The Great Fire of 1666 ended the plaque but it also destroyed much of the city. After the disaster London was completely rebuilt and a great amount of people returned to the city but there were never again so many Londoners living in the city center. Traditionally London is divided into four parts: the City, Westminster, the West End and the East End. The city's core, the ancient City of London, still retains its limited mediaeval boundaries. The City of London is the world's greatest financial centre alongside New York City and Tokyo and one of the most important cultural centers. London's influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion and the arts contributes to its preeminent position. The City of London is the headquarters of more than half of the UK's top 100 listed companies including the Bank of England and the Stock Exchange. There are a lot of tourists’ attractions within the City. Among them St. Paul’s Cathedral, the greatest of English churches and the Tower of London. St Paul's Cathedral is the Anglican cathedral and the seat of the Bishop of London. The present building dates from the 17th century. Sir Christopher Wren was an architect of the masterpiece. The cathedral sits on the highest point of the City of London, which originated as a Roman trading post situated on the River Thames. The cathedral is one of London's most visited sights. Another place of interest is the Tower of London. It was built in 1066 by William the Conqueror and since than has been playing an important role in historical and governmental events of the United Kingdom. Westminster is the governmental part of London. It has many historical places and the brightest of them is the Westminster Abbey. The official name of the Westminster Abbey is the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster. It is a large, mainly Gothic church in Westminster, London, just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English, later British and later still (and currently) monarchs of the Commonwealth Realms. It briefly held the status of a cathedral from 1546–1556, and is a Royal Peculiar. It is also famous for its Poet’s Corner, place where a lot of outstanding poets, writers, politicians are buried. Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the Royal family. It is famous for the ceremony of the Royal Guard change. It attracts thousands of tourists. London currently has a wide range of peoples, cultures, and religions, and more than 300 languages are spoken within the city. The official population of the city is more than 8 mln. within the boundaries of Greater London making it the most populous municipality in the European Union. The East End used to be a purely working district where working-class families lived. We still can find a great number of factories, workshops and docks there. The East End is in many ways the "real" London. Those who live in the East End are often called Cockneys, i. e. true Londoners. They have got their own peculiar dialect and accent. The Thames is a natural boundary between the West End and the East End of London. The West End it is not far from the City and is a part of Westminster. Life never stops in the streets and squares here. The West End is a symbol of wealth and luxury. The best hotels, the most expensive restaurants, clubs, theatres, cinemas, casinos, shops and supermarkets are located here. It is also full of museums and art galleries.
4. Answer these questions: 1) When was London founded? 2) What parts is London divided into? 3) What places of interest can you find within the City of London? 4) What is the Westminster Abbey famous for? 5) Why is London considered to be the most populous municipality in the European Union? 6) Who was an architect of St. Paul's Cathedral? 7) Who are Cockneys? 8) What do you know about Londinium? 9) What is the district of factories, workshops and docks? 10) What is a symbol of wealth and luxury? 5. Divide into 2 teams. Imagine that you are travel agents. Advertise London to attract tourists.
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