Вставьте пропущенные по смыслу слова (из текста) в предложения.

1. The USA consists of … separate parts: …, Alaska and the rest major part of the USA.

2. The USA is one of … and highly … countries in the world.

3. The eagle became the official … symbol of the country in 1782.

4. The USA produces around 25% of the world’s … products, goods and services.

5. Such industries as …, … are highly developed in the country.

Переведите предложения с русского языка на английский.

1. Главой государства является президент.

2. Официальный национальный символ США – орел.

3. США граничат с Мексикой на юге.

4. Федеральное правительство находится в Вашингтоне.

5. В США существуют 2 основные политические партии.

Дополните следующие предложения.

1. The Congress consists of ….

2. The USA is situated ….

3. The largest cities are ….

4. The USA produces around ….

5. There are two main political parties ….

Переведите предложения на русский язык, обращая внимание на герундий.

1. They went on talking.

2. It looks like raining.

3. The band began playing music.

4. She has a habit of interrupting people.

Образуйте герундий, переведите предложения на русский язык.

1. I am not against his (come).

2. Who does (wash) in your house?

3. We did some (shop) this morning.

4. She hates (do) the washing-up.

5. (Act) is an interesting profession.

Перепишите предложения в прошедшем времени. Обратите внимание на изменения, происходящие в придаточных предложениях.

1. Ann is sure we will arrive on Friday.

2. Peter thinks his friend has just returned home.

3. My teacher believes I will succeed in my studying.

4. I know he always gets up early.

5. We expect Dorothy will join us in the evening.

Выразите повествовательные предложения косвенной речью.

1. “I am not joking”, said my friend.

2. My friend said to me: “We have been waiting for you for ten minutes”.

3. Jane said: “I am all right. Nothing worries me.”

4. “I am busy now. I am doing my lessons”, said Tom.

5. “She is not here. She has just left the office”, the secretary said to us.

Вариант 3

Переведите текст на русский язык.

Canada

Canada is the second largest country in the world. Canada consists of northern part of the North American continent except Alaska.

In the south Canada borders on the USA and is washed by the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean and the Arctic Ocean. There are various types of climate. Canada has over 15 per cent of the world’s known fresh-water volume. The longest river in Canada is the Mackenzie (4, 241 kilometers), which flows into the Arctic Ocean.

Canada is a federation of 10 provinces and 3 territories. The total population is over 32 mln people. The capital of the country is Ottawa.

English and French are the official languages of Canada and have equal status and equal rights and privileges as to their use in all governmental institutions.

The federal Parliament is made up of the House of Commons and the Senate.

Canada is a world leader in the production of asbestos, nickel and different other elements, forestry products, and ranks first in the world in export of minerals. Canada is among the world’s leading wheat producers and is second in the export of wheat.

Two of the most popular Canadian symbols are the beaver and the Maple leaf. On March 24, 1975, the beaver officially became an emblem of Canada. The Maple Leaf has been a symbol of Canada for over 200 years. It was used for decorating emblems and badges.

The most important cities are Toronto, Quebec, Ottawa, Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver and others.

Canada is a beautiful country with many places of interest. Nowadays Canada has more than 2, 400 museums which receive nearly 54 million visits annually. Canada’s 37 national parks are spread throughout the country. Canadians are very proud of their country and its history.

2. Ответьте на следующие вопросы:

1. Where is Canada situated?

2. What is its total population?

3. What is the capital of Canada?

4. What are the most popular Canadian symbols?

5. What are the most important cities?