Contents
| # | Part I | |
| 1. | The United Kingdom of Great Britan. | |
| Unit I | ||
| State System of Great Britain | ||
| 2. | Legislative branch of the British Government. | |
| -The House of Commons | ||
| -Making new laws, Bills and Acts | ||
| -The House of Lords | ||
| Unit II | ||
| 3. | Executive branch of the British Government | |
| -British Government | ||
| -Three parts of the executive: the Privy Council; the Ministry; Government Departments; | ||
| Unit III | ||
| 4. | Elections in Great Britain | |
| -Standing as a candidate at an Election | ||
| -Major parties in the Commons | ||
| Unit IV | ||
| 5. | Monarchy of the UK | |
| -Elizabeth II | ||
| -The Royal Family | ||
| Unit IV | ||
| 6. | About the Commonwealth | |
| Part II | ||
| 1. | The USA | |
| Unit I | ||
| 2. | US Government | |
| Executive branch: President, Vice-President and the Cabinet | ||
| Legislative branch: the Congress | ||
| The judicial system of the U.S.A | ||
| Unit II | ||
| 3. | US Constitution | |
| The Bill of Rights | ||
| Checks and Balances | ||
| Unit III | ||
| 4. | Major political parties | |
| Elections | ||
| Part III | ||
| 1. | The Russian Federation | |
| Unit I | ||
| 2. | The Political system of the Russian Federation | |
| Part IV Home reading | ||
| State system of Great Britain | ||
| Ancient institution | ||
| Functions and powers of the monarch | ||
| History and structure of the British Parliament | ||
| The two Houses of the British Parliament | ||
| The House of Commons | ||
| The Queen and the Prime Minister | ||
| The Cabinet and the Prime Minister | ||
| Government Departments | ||
| Federalism: state and local governments | ||
| Political attitudes | ||
| Courts in the United States | ||
| Cost of government | ||
| The Constitution as a supreme law | ||
| The law making process | ||
| Power in international relations | ||
| Elections | ||
| Appendix I | ||
| List of Prime Ministers of Queen Elizabeth II | ||
| List of the UK Government Departments | ||
| House of Windsor | ||
| List of the members of the Royal Family | ||
| List of Commonwealth countries | ||
| List of the states of the USA | ||
| List of the US Presidents | ||
| List of the US Government Departments | ||
| Appendix II | ||
| Writing an essay | ||
| Writing a business letter | ||
| Writing a CV (curriculum vitae) | ||
| Bibliography |
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Unit I
Unit I.
The Russian Federation
1.Read the words correctly. See the dictionary if necessary:
Europe, Asia, an area, climate, resources, highly industrialized, chemical, a cucumber, scientific.
Vocabulary
| landscape[lændskeɪp] | |
| coal [kəʋl] | |
| copper | |
| iron [aɪən] | |
| undergo [ʌndərgəʋ] | , |
| cereal [sɪrɪəl] | |
| wheat [wi:t] | |
| rye [raɪ] | |
| buckwheat [bʌkwi:t] | |
| barley [bɑ:rlɪ] | |
| Oats | |
| carrots | |
| beetroots | |
| onion [ʌnjən] | |
| cabbage [kæbɪdʒ] | |
| to raise [reɪz] | |
| Wool | |
| poultry [pəʋltrɪ] | |
| to provide/to supply [prəvaɪd]/ [səplaɪ] | , |
| a sight [saɪt] |
1.Read and translate the text:
Russia is the largest country in the world. It is situated in Europe and Asia. Its total area is over 17 million square kilometers. Because of the vast territory the country has different climate in different parts. The landscape of the country is also different. The population of the Russian Federation is about 145 million people.
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Russia is among the world leaders in mineral resources. It is rich in coal, oil, natural gas, iron, copper etc. Russia is a highly industrialized country. Its oil and chemical industries are well developed.
As for agriculture, it is undergoing reforms and changes. There are two main branches of agriculture: animal breeding and crop growing. Farmers of Russia grow such cereals as wheat, rye, buckwheat, barley and oats. They grow vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, beetroots, onions and cabbage. Animal breeding is developed all over the country. Farmers raise cows for milk and meat; sheep are kept for their wool and meat. Farmers breed poultry: hens, ducks and geese. Farms are provided with tractors, combine-harvesters, trucks and other farm machinery. The chief aim of agriculture is to supply industry with raw materials and population with food.
The Russian Federation is a free union of a number of regions, territories and republics called the subjects of the federation. Under the Constitution (1993) Russia is a presidential republic.
The capital of the country is Moscow. Founded in 1147 it has become over years the most important political, industrial, scientific and cultural centre of the country and the seat of the government. The Red Square, the Kremlin and lots of other sights attract tourists from all over the world to Moscow.
Russia has always played an important role in the world. It is a peace-loving country and a member of many peaceful organizations.
2.Find the English equivalents for: , , - , , , , / , , , , .
3.Say in English:
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b) () .
c) .
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e) - / .
f) .
g) .
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4. Divide the text into parts. Match the parts with the information given in them:
a) Agriculture of Russia.
b) The capital of Russia.
c) Geography of Russia.
d) State system of Russia.
e) Mineral resources of Russia.
5.Find the key words from each part. Make a plan and try to retell the text using it. For example:
I. Geography of Russia.
a) situation;
b) climate and landscape;
c) population;
d) main mineral resources.
6.Say what you like and what you dont like about living in the Russian Federation.
One of your friends is going to immigrate. Persuade him(her) not to do it. Give as many reasons as you can.
Example: Russia is your native country, you were born here.
8. In groups of 5-6 people think out () a country of your own and describe it. Use the plan below:
-name;
-situation;
-size (big or small);
-weather;
-people(appearance);
-political system;
-head of the state;
-currency used(the rate in rubles);
-language (-s) spoken.
Unit II.
Great Britain
Give some information about Great Britain. What can you say in connection with?:
a) 
London;
b) Oxford;
c) Manchester;
d) Elizabeth II;
e) Shakespeare;
f) The Thames;
g) The Beatles;
h) Big Ben;
i) Margaret Thatcher;
j) The Tower of London.
Situation: the British Isles
Total area: 244,000sq km
Population: 62,000,000
Capital: London
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1.Read the words using a dictionary: an isle, official, a kingdom, Northern Ireland, Europe, area, a queen, London, the Thames, ideal, scientific, an achievement.
Vocabulary
| the English Channel | |
| the United[ juˈnaɪtɪd] Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | |
| the British Isles[aɪl] | |
| a head [hed] | , |
| a monarch[ ˈmɒnək] / monarchy | , |
| power | , |
| coal mining [maɪnɪŋ] | |
| machinery [məʃi:nərɪ] | |
| textiles[ˈtekstaɪl] and clothing | |
| favourable [feɪvərəbəl] | |
| a pear [peə] | |
| widespread [waɪdspred] |
2.Read and translate the text:
1.Britain has several names: Britain, Great Britain, the British Isles, but its official name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the UK). It is situated on the British Isles lying to the west of Europe and is washed by the Atlantic Ocean in the west, the Arctic Ocean in the north, the North Sea in the east and the English Channel in the south.
2.The United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The total area of the country is 244 thousand square kilometers, the population is 62 million people.
3.Great Britain is a constitutional monarchy. It means that the head of the state is a monarch but his power is limited by the Constitution. English queens or kings do not rule the country, it is done by Parliament.
4.The capital of Great Britain is London, the seventh biggest city in the world. It is situated on the river Thames not very far from the sea, and it is an important seaport.
5.Britain is a highly developed industrial country. Its main industries are coal mining, machinery, textiles and clothing, shipbuilding, electronics, etc.
6.Agriculture is a highly developed branch of the British economy. The temperate climate of Great Britain is favourable for vegetable growing. Vegetables are grown in many parts of the country, potatoes are grown everywhere. The south of England is often called Garden of England because it is the main area for growing apples, pears, cherries and other fruits and flowers. The most widespread arable crops grown in Great Britain are wheat, barley and oats. The climate of Great Britain is ideal for cattle breeding. England and Scotland have many sheep and cattle farms, where meat, milk, butter and cheese are produced. Pig farms are numerous in the country.
The application of scientific and technological achievements has made the economy of the United Kingdom highly productive.
