The Loch Ness Monster

The story of the Loch Ness monster begins in 1933 when it (to see) for the first time. Since then it (to see) at least once every year and (to photograph) many times. The first photograph (to take) by a local man in November, 1933. On one occasion, large brown eyes (to see) and horns (to report) several times. Ears (not to mention) yet.

The monster, however (not to forget), and probably never (to forget). It is known that it sometimes leaves the loch and a few years ago it (to see) running along the main road not far from a café. Occasionally two monsters (to see) at the same time. It (not to know) whether they are father and son, husband and wife, or perhaps monster and girl-friend. But the monster and its activities (to consider) still a mystery.

Exercise 16. Translate into Russian paying attention to the use of the Passive Voice. § 8.7.

1. What is being done in the house for the guests? 2. Some flowers can be cut and brought in from the garden. 3. The second course was followed by fruit salad. 4. His name is often referred to in the articles. 5. He is such a bore. He is never listened to. 6. The policeman has been sent for. 7. This film was much spoken about. 8. We were treated to ice-cream. 9. If you wear this hat you’ll be laughed at. 10. We were shown around the building. 11. Your luggage will be looked after.

*Exercise 17. Find in the net all the necessary information and answer the questions to the topic “Canada”.

1. Where is Canada situated?

2. What seas or oceans is it washed by?

3. What is its total area?

4. What is Canadian’s typical relief?

5. Why does it contain much fresh water?

6. How many provinces and territories does Canada consist of?

7. Which of them have more autonomy – territories or provinces?

8. What is the capital of the country?

9. Is Canada a member of the Commonwealth? Who is the Queen’s representative?

10. Who is the head of government?

11. How large is the number of population?

12. What languages are spoken in Canada?

13. What is the motto of this state?

14. Will you describe the flag of Canada?

TEXT FOR SUPPLEMENTARY READING

Read the text and discuss with your groupmates the administrative and political systems of Great Britain and the USA. Use the following: “both … and …”, “unlike …”, “while …”, “as distinct from …”, “as well as”.

The United States of America is a federation of 50 states. 48 of these states are in the same general area but Alaska in the north-west and Hawaii in the middle of the Pacific Ocean are geographically separated.

The federal capital is Washington, south of New York. Washington is the centre of federal government but each state has its own capital and its own government. State governments have large power and independence and are responsible for education, road building, the state police force etc.

Federal laws are made by the Congress which is the equivalent of the British Parliament. There are two Houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Each state sends representatives and senators to the Congress. The President together with the Vice-President are elected separately. They serve for a term of four years.

There are two main political parties in the United States: the Democrats and the Republicans. The differences between their policies are not usually very great.

The national flag of the USA consists of 13 red and white horizontal stripes and 50 small white stars in the blue rectangle. The 50 stars represent the 50 states of the US of America and 13 stripes the 13 British colonies that declare their independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain and became the first states of the Union. The Nickname for the flag is the “Stars and Stripes”.