VI. Прочитайте й усно перекладіть 2, 3, 5 абзаци тексту. Перепишіть і письмово перекладіть 1, 4, 6 абзаци українською або російською мовою.

London

1. London is the capital of Great Britain, its political, economic, commercial center and the largest port of the country. It’s one of the greatest cities in the world and the largest city in Europe. Its population is about 9 million. London is one of the oldest and most interesting cities in the world. It lies in the South East of England on both banks of the river Thames. London is more than twenty centuries old. Romans founded it in place of small Celtic settlement and called it Londinium.

2. Traditionally it’s divided into several parts: the City, Westminster, the West End and the East End. They are very different from each other and seem to belong to different towns and epochs. The heart of London is the City, its financial and business center. It contains numerous banks, offices and firms as well as the Bank of England and the Stock Exchange. Few people live here, but over a million people come to the City to work.

3. The West End is the richest and most beautiful part of London. It is the symbol of wealth and luxury. The best hotels, shops, restaurants, clubs, and theatres are situated there. The East End is the poorest district of London. There are a lot of factories, work- shops and docks here. The main branches of industry are machine-building, ship-building, metal processing and others.

4. Trafalgar Square is the geographical center of London. It obtained its name in memory of Admiral Nelson’s victory in the battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The tall Nelson’s Column stands in the middle of the square. On the north side of Trafalgar Square is the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery. Not far away is the British Museum - the biggest museum in London. It contains a priceless collection of ancient manuscripts, coins, sculptures and is famous for its library.

5. There are a lot of magnificent buildings in London. One of them is Buckingham palace, the royal residence. Westminster Abbey has the memorials of many famous citizens of Britain. This Gothic style church is more than nine hundred years old and it is the crowning and burial place of British monarchs. Londoners are also very proud of St. Paul’s Cathedral. Famous architect Sir Christophor Wren built this masterpiece in 1675-1711.

6. Near Westminster Abbey there are the Houses of Parliament, the seat of the British government. Its clock tower contains “Big Ben” – one of the largest clock in the world. The Tower of London is also one of the most interesting places in London. It was a fortress, a royal residence, a prison, now it is a museum. London attracts millions of tourists by its mysterious historical spirit and modern energetic rhythm. It is one of the most magnificent places in our planet.

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1. What part of London is its financial centre?

a) the East End;

b) the West End;

c) the City;

d) Westminster.

2. What are the main branches of London`s industry?

a) machine-building, ship-building, metal processing;

b) coal-mining and heavy industry;

c) pharmacy and electronics.

3. What historical building of London is the crowning and burial place of British monarchs?

а) The Tower of London;

b) St. Paul’s Cathedral;

c) Westminster Abbey.

Варіант 2

I. Перепишіть наступні речення. Визначте за граматичними ознаками, якою частиною мови є слова із закінченням  –s і яку функцію воно виконує, тобто чи слугує воно:

А) показником третьої особи однини дієслова в Present Indefinite.

б) ознакою множини іменника;

В) показником присвійного відмінка іменника (див. зразок виконання 1)

Перекладіть речення українською або російською мовою.

1. Macroeconomics is the study of the nation’s economy as a whole.

2. Credit possesses its advantages and disadvantages.

3. The White House is the President`s residence.

4. The work of financier includes many functions.

5. The internet embraces millions of users all over the world.

6. Australia is the world`s largest wool producer.

II. Перепишіть наступні речення та перекладіть їх українською або російською мовою, зважаючи на особливості перекладу іменників, які виконують функцію означень (див. зразок виконання 2).

1. Air pollution becomes the most important problem of the environmental protection in most countries.

2. US Military department residence is Pentagon.

3. This term is common in business correspondence.

4. Credit cards are some of the best known forms of credit.

5. The British Museum Library has a great collection of manuscripts.

6. The United States government supports many segments of the economy.

III. Перепишіть наступні речення, які містять різні форми порівняння та перекладіть їх українською або російською мовою.

1. The Highlands of Scotland are the tallest of the British mountains .

2. Good knowledge of grammar is as necessary as correct pronunciation.

3. The higher the price of this product the less people want to buy it.

4. Ukraine is larger than any other country in Western Europe.

5. British parliament is the oldest parliament in the world.

6. New Year in England is not so popular as Christmas.

IV. Перепишіть та письмово перекладіть українською або російською мовою наступні речення, зважаючи на переклад неозначених та заперечних займенників.

1. No European country resists the process of integration.

2. The District of Columbia doesn`t belong to any separate state.

3. Our company bought some new equipment last month.

4. Anyone who wants to start his own business must realize the importance of business plan.

5. He didn`t make any mistakes in the dictation.

6. The hardest work is to do nothing. (a proverb)

V. Перепишіть наступні речення, визначте в них час та стан дієслів, вказавши їх інфінітив. Перекладіть речення українською або російською мовою (див. зразок виконання 3).

1. George Washington chose the place for the capital of the USA in 1790.

2. The methods of solving basic economic problems will vary from one society to another but the problems are common in all societies.

3. The Cabinet of Ministers doesn`t adopt any laws but carries out domestic and foreign policy of a state.

4. The Chornobyl catastrophe happened on April 26, 1986 and became the biggest tragedy of Ukraine.

5. Kherson State Industrial Institute got the status of Technical University in 1998.

6. Financial managers will be in great demand in Ukraine in future.

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Washington

1. Washington, the capital of the United States of America stands on the Potomac river in the District of Columbia. The district is a piece of land ten miles square and it does not belong to any separate state but to all states. The district got its name in honour of Columbus, the discoverer of America.

2. The city performs a definite function. It provides a permanent seat of national government. The capital owes much to the first President of the USA – George Washington, who chose the place for the District and founded the Capitol, where Congress sits. Now the Capitol building dominates all Washington, it consists of the great House of Representatives and the Senate chamber. Near the Capitol you can see the Washington monument, which looks like a very big pencil. It rises 100 meters and is hollow inside. A special elevator brings visitors to the top in70 seconds from where they can enjoy a wonderful view of the whole city. 

3. The White House, the President residence, is another remarkable place in Washington. All American presidents except George Washington (the White House didn`t exist at that time) lived there. It appeared in the city in 1799. Washington is not the largest city in the USA. It has a population of 900, 000 and its only industry is government. The main output of the city industry are laws and government decisions. One reason Washington looks different from other cities is that no building in the city may be more than 40 metres tall. There are no skyscrapers, because they hide the city’s many monuments from view. One can easily find a park, a square or an open area there.

4. The Lincoln Memorial is in the west of the Washington Monument. It reminds a Greek temple by its appearance. The dominant figure is the realistic figure of Abraham Lincoln in the centre of the open temple. The Jefferson Memorial is also very fascinating. It is situated south of the Washington monument near the Potomac River.

5. Washington is a large scientific and cultural centre. There are many research institutes, five Universities, the Library of Congress and the National Academy of Sciences. People from all parts of the United States come to see their capital and the monuments to those who in past centuries struggled for the independence of their country. Every year millions of people visit the Washington Cathedral on Massachusetts Avenue, and the Arlington National Cemetery near the Pentagon in Virginia. Washington is the place where mass demonstrations take place against unemployment and racism, for democracy and civil rights.

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1. What building in Washington is the seat of Congress?

a) the White House;

b) the Capitol;

c) the Pentagon;

2. What American president didn`t live in the White House?

a) Thomas Jefferson;

b) Abraham Lincoln;

c) George Washington.

3. What building of Washington looks like a Greek temple? 

a) the Washington Cathedral;

b) The Lincoln Memorial;

c) the Washington monument.

Варіант 3

I. Перепишіть наступні речення. Визначте за граматичними ознаками, якою частиною мови є слова із закінченням –s і яку функцію воно виконує, тобто чи слугує воно: