VI. Make as many questions as possible. / Задайте как можно больше вопросов.
Ottawa, a city of 314 000 people, is the nation's capital.
The Parliament Building reminds them of their heritage and their proud origins.
The canal system is one of the more delightful features of Ottawa.
It is enjoyed by boaters in summer and skaters in winter.
The frozen canal is one of the longest skating rinks in the world.
The unique Museum of Civilization is a national treasure house.
It was designed by Douglas Cardinal, one of Canada's finest architects.
The circle is a very important shape and symbol in Native cultures.
In the spring, this city is splendid with its thousands of tulips.
Close to half of the city population said they were bilingual in the 1991 census.
Ottawa is probably the best example of a Canadian city where bilingualism is a reality.
VII. Compose dialogues on the following topics. Work in team. / Составьте диалоги по следующим темам. Работайте группами.
You’ve just returned from Ottawa. Invite your friends to visit you at home and tell them about Ottawa. Answer their questions.
You have come to Ottawa on a four day visit. Ask your Canadian friend to help you plan your sightseeing route.
You are greatly impressed by the sights of Ottawa. Share your impressions of the visit with your relatives.
Moscow.
Moscow is the capital of Russia, its political, economic, commercial and cultural centre. It was founded by Prince Yuri Dolgoruky 8 centuries ago. Moscow was first mentioned in the records dated back to the year 1147. At that time it was a small fortress. Gradually the city became more and more powerful.
Now Moscow is one of the largest cities in Europe. Its total area is about nine hundred square kilometres (ancient Moscow occupied the territory of the present-day Kremlin). The population of the city is over 8 million.
Moscow is one 'of the most beautiful cities in the world. It attracts tourists from all over the world.
The Kremlin is a masterpiece of ancient Russian architecture. It is the oldest part of Moscow. The main Kremlin tower, the Spasskaya Tower, has become the symbol of Russia and Moscow. It has a famous clock; one can hear its chimes on the radio. On the territory of the Kremlin you can see old cathedrals, the Bell Tower of Ivan the Great, the Palace of Congresses, the Tzar-Cannon and the Tzar-Bell, the biggest cannon and bell in the world.
Outside the Kremlin Wall there is a famous Red Square. It is the heart of Moscow. It has more historic associations than any other place in Moscow. Tourists can look at the magnificent St Basil's Cathedral (Vasily Blazheny), the Lenin Mausoleum and the monument to K. Minin and D.Pozharsky. St Basil's Cathedral was built in the middle of the I6th century in memory of the victory over Kazan. There is a legend that Ivan the Terrible blinded the architects Barma and Postnik, because he didn't want them to create another masterpiece.
There are a lot of beautiful palaces, old mansions, cathedrals, churches and monuments in Moscow. Now Moscow is being reconstructed and we all hope that in a few years the city will become even more beautiful.
There are more than 80 museums in Moscow. The largest museums are the Tretyakov Gallery and the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts. They contain a unique collection of Russian and foreign painters including Impressionists. Other unique museums in Moscow include the All-Russia Museum of Folk Arts, the Andrei Rublev Museum of Early Russian Art, and Alexei Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Mikhail Glinka Museum of Musical Culture and many others.
Moscow is famous for its theatres. The best known of them is the Bolshoi Opera House. Drama theatres and studios are also very popular.
Moscow is a city of students. There are over 80 higher educational institutions in it, including several universities.
Moscow is the seat of the Russian Parliament (the Federal Assembly) and the centre of political life of the country.
I. Names / Географические названия и имена собственные.
Prince Yuri Dolgoruky – князь Юрий Долдгорукий
the Kremlin ['kremlɪn] - Кремль
the Spasskaya Tower – Спасская башня
the Bell Tower of Ivan the Great – колокольня Ивана Великого
the Palace of Congresses – Дворец Съездов
the Tzar-Cannon [zɑ: 'kænən]– Царь-Пушка
the Tzar-Bell – Царь- Колокол
St Basil's Cathedral [sɪnt 'bæzlz kə'θi:dr(ə)l] – собор Василия Блаженного
the Lenin Mausoleum [mɔ:sə'li:əm] – мавзолей В.И. Ленина
Kazan [kə'zæn]- Казань
Ivan the Terrible ['terəbl] – Иван Грозный
the Tretyakov Gallery ['gæl(ə)rɪ] – Третьяковская галерея
the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts – музей изобразительного искусства им. А.С. Пушкина
the All-Russia Museum of Folk Arts – всероссийский музей декоративно-прикладного и народного творчества
the Andrei Rublev Museum of Early Russian Art – центральный музей древнерусской культуры и искусства им. Андрея Рублева
Alexei Bakhrushin Theatre Museum – государственный центральный театральный музей им. А.А. Бахрушина
Mikhail Glinka Museum of Musical Culture – музей музыкальной культуры им. Глинки
the Federal Assembly ['fed(ə)r(ə)l ə'semblɪ] - Федеральное Собрание
II. Words and word combinations to be remembered / Слова и словосочетания для заучивания:
to found
to mention
fortress
ancient
total area
square kilometer
to attract tourists
masterpiece
chime
cathedral
cannon
bell
magnificent
monument
in memory of
architect
to create
mansion
church
museum
fine arts
to contain
to include
unique collection
painter
folk arts
to be famous for
educational institutions
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основывать
упоминать
крепость
древний
общая площадь
квадратный километр
привлекать туристов
шедевр
бой (часов), колокольный перезвон
собор
пушка
колокол
величественный
памятник
в память о
архитектор
создавать
особняк
церковь
музей
изобразительное искусство
содержать
включать
уникальная коллекция
художник
народное творчество
быть известным чем-то
учебные заведения
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III. Give English equivalents for these word combinations. / Переведите следующие словосочетания на английский язык:
политический, экономический, торговый и культурный центр;
была впервые упомянута;
всё более и более могущественным;
занимала территорию современного кремля;
шедевр древнерусской архитектуры;
их бой можно услышать по радио;
больше исторических связей, чем любое другое место в Москве;
в память о победе;
уникальное собрание художников;
студенческий город;
центр политической жизни страны.
IV. Answer the questions using functional phrases. / Ответьте на вопросы, используя функциональные фразы:
I think
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я думаю
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I suppose
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я полагаю
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I know for certain
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я знаю наверняка
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as a rule
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как правило
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for the most part
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главным образом
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on the whole
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в целом
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as a matter of fact
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фактически, на самом деле
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What is the capital of Russia?
When was Moscow founded?
What is the total area of Moscow?
What is the population of Moscow?
Why does Moscow attract tourists from all over the world?
What is the oldest part of Moscow?
What is the heart of Moscow?
Are there many museums and theatres in Moscow?
What are the largest and the most famous ones?
Why is Moscow called a city of students?
V. Ask questions to which these sentences are the answers. / Задайте вопросы:
Moscow was first mentioned in the records dated back to the year 1147.
At that time Moscow was a small fortress.
The main Kremlin tower, the Spasskaya Tower, has a famous clock.
The Tzar-Cannon and the Tzar-Bell, the biggest Cannon and bell in the world, are on the territory of the Kremlin.
St. Basil’s Cathedral was built in the 16-th century in memory of the victory over Kazan.
There is a legend that Ivan the Terrible blinded the architects Barma and Postnik, because he didn’t want them to create another masterpiece.
The Tretyakov Gallery and the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts contain a unique collection of Russian and foreign painters including Impressionists.
Drama theaters and studios are also very popular.
There are over 80 higher educational institutions in Moscow.
Moscow is the seat of the Russian Parliament (the Federal Assembly).
VI. Compose dialogues on the following topics. Work in team. / Составьте диалоги по следующим темам. Работайте группами.
You have never been to Moscow but your foreign friend wants to travel there. Be ready to be his guide and answer the questions he asks you.
Your friend has returned from Moscow. Ask him to share his impressions.
Both your friend and you visited the capital of our country last year. But you were there in different seasons. Compare your impressions.
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