READING & SPEAKING

1. 
   Learn the following words:
   

separate the Sovereign the House of Commons the House of Lords to gain supremacy to elect election by-election electoral to hold ( held, held) universal adult suffrage term term of office to represent representative constituency to divide purpose to resign to preside (over) supporter main to make laws = to legislate bill the Lord Chancellor the Lords Spiritual the Lords Temporal the former the latter archbishops York and Canterbury hereditary peers life peers to pass on title to revise to delay

отдельный; самостоятельный суверен, монарх, правитель палата общин палата лордов добиться, достигнуть превосходство, господство, верховенство избирать (голосованием) выборы дополнительные выборы избирательный провести, устроить, организовать всеобщее избирательное право для взрослых период, срок, продолжительность срок полномочий представлять представитель избирательный округ делить цель, намèрение уходить в отставку председательствовать сторонник главный, основной издавать законы, законодательствовать законопроект, билль лорд-канцлер духовные лорды светские лорды первый (из 2-х названных) последний (из 2-х названных) архиепископ Йорк и Кентербери наследственные лорды (пэры) пожизненные пэры передавать титул; название (статьи) проверять; исправлять; пересматривать задерживать; отсрочивать

2. Guess the meaning of the following international words:

Parliament, session, separate, elements, popular, universal, function, to preside – president, to introduce, the Speaker, Opposition, to debate, automatically, maximum, party, assembly
3. Translate the following words and word-combinations:

to consists of; to comprise; to be made up of; to call; to die; while; only formal; the only house; the supreme legislative authority; the Queen’s role; a formal role; to gain supremacy; to become a law; to sit on the front benches; to sit behind; party members; the session of Parliament; the only upper House in the world; the Church of England.
4. Look through the text and match the underlined English words and expressions with the following Russian equivalents:

добилась верховенства над палатой лордов; основная функция парламента; члены парламента; народное собрание; цели избирательной кампании; назначается пэром; избрать нового члена парламента; находиться под председательством спикера; по совету премьер-министра

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; руководители (вожди) правительства; обладает реальной властью; единственная верхняя палата в мире; представляет законопроекты; законопроект, присланный палатой общин; задержать утверждение законопроекта

TEXT 1

The UK Legislature

Parliament is the supreme legislative authority in Great Britain. It consists of three separate elements: the Sovereign, the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The Queen’s role is now only formal while the House of Commons has gained supremacy over the House of Lords. The House of Commons is a popular assembly elected by almost universal adult suffrage for a term of 5 years. There are 659 members of Parliament (MPs); each MP represents one of the 659 geographical areas called constituencies into which the country is divided for electoral purposes. If an MP dies, resigns or is made a peer, a by-election is held to elect a new MP. The House of Commons is presided over by the Speaker.

Leaders of the Government and Opposition sit on the front benches of the House of Commons, they are called frontbenchers, and their supporters sit behind them (backbenchers).

The session of Parliament lasts about 180 working days, but it is the House of Commons that has true power. It is here that new bills are introduced and debated. Most bills are introduced by the government, and party members almost automatically pass whatever is put before them.

The House of Lords is presided over by the Lord Chancellor. It is the only upper House in the world whose members are not elected. It is made up of the Lords Spiritual and the Lords Temporal. The former consist of the representatives of the Church of England (archbishops of York and Canterbury and 25 Bishops). The latter comprise all hereditary and life peers. The life peers are made by the Sovereign on the advice of the Prime Minister and they cannot pass on their title to their children.

The House of Lords can revise bills sent to it by the House of Commons but it can only delay a bill from becoming a law for a maximum of six months.
5. Read the text and say if the following statements are true or false:

Useful expressions:

It is quite so. It is true. You are right. No doubt. That’s right. Exactly. I quite agree with you. Yes, certainly. I’m afraid it is not true. I can’t agree. Far from that. You are wrong here. You are not right in saying so. Quite on the contrary.

1. 
   Parliament is the supreme legislative authority in Great Britain.
   
2. 
   It consists of two separate elements: the Sovereign and the House of Commons.
   
3. 
   The Queen’s role is now only formal.
   
4. 
   The House of Lords has gained supremacy over the House of Commons.
   
5. 
   The House of Commons is a popular assembly elected by almost universal adult suffrage
   
6. 
   New bills are introduced and debated in the House of Lords.
   
7. 
   The main function of Parliament is to make laws.
   
8. 
   The House of Lords is presided over by the Speaker.
   
9. 
   The House of Lords is the only upper House in the world whose members are not elected
   
10. 
    The House of Lords is presided over by the Speaker.
    

6. Match the following English and Russian equivalents:

a formal head of legislature; a popular assèmbly elected by people; gained supremacy over; separate elements; to have true power; introduce and debate bills; the House is made up of; can revise bills; to become a law; members are not elected

a) представлять и обсуждать законо­проекты; b) члены не избираются; c) может вносить исправления в зако­нопроект; d) формальный глава законодательной власти; e) добилась верховенства; f) иметь действительную власть; g) народное собрание, избираемое гра­жданами; h) стать законом; i) отдельные элементы; j) палата состоит из …;

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7. 
   Use prepositions correctly in the following fragments of the sentences:
   

1) to consist …

2) to gain superiority …

3) the country is divided … constituencies

4) to be elected … the adult suffrage

5) to preside … a meeting

6) to be made up …

7) to be made a peer .. the Sovereign … the advice … the Prime Minister

8) to pass on titles … their children

9) to send a Bill … the House of Lords

10) to delay a Bill … less than a year

8. 
   Match the following words and phrases with their definitions:
   

1) parliament	a) additional elections
2) constituency	b) a leading MP
3) by-election	c) not important MP
4) front-bencher	d) electoral district
5) back-bencher	e) speaker of the House of Lords
6) MP	f) universal election rights
7) suffrage	g) supreme legislative body
8) peer	h) rank of nobility
9) speaker	i) chairman of the House of Commons
10) Lord Chancellor	j) Member of Parliament

9. 
   Answer the following questions:
   

1. 
   What body is the supreme legislative authority in GB?
   
2. 
   What elements does Parliament consist of?
   
3. 
   What is the Queen’s role in the legislature?
   
4. 
   Which of the Houses is elected?
   
5. 
   What is the balance of power between the Houses of Parliament?
   
6. 
   Which House has true power to make laws?
   
7. 
   Which of the Houses introduce and debate new bills?
   
8. 
   Who is the House of Commons presided over by?
   
9. 
   What are the functions of the House of Commons?
   
10. 
    Who is the House of Lords made up of?
    
11. 
    Who is the House of Lords presided over by?
    
12. 
    What is the role of the House of Lords in the British legislature?
    

10. 
    Read text 2 for more information about the Houses of Parliament:
    

Text 2

The Houses of Parliament

A: Now we are in the centre of London. You see the Houses of Parliament.

B: Why do you say the Houses of Parliament and not the House of Parliament?

A: The fact is there are two Chambers in the British Parliament and they are called Houses.

B: I see.

A: I think we’ll start with the House of Lords.

(A few minutes later)

A: Here we are now. Do you see that woolsack over there? This is where the Lord Chancellor sits. For hundreds of years wool had been known as one of the most important exports of the country.

B: But today, I suppose, he must sit on a piece of machinery, although that won’t be so comfortable.

A: Yes, you are right. Well, and now let’s go to the House of Commons.

(In the House of Commons)

B: I can say it doesn’t look as splendid as the House of Lords with its beautiful red benches.

A: Right. And this is the Stranger’s Gallery of the House of Commons.

B: Why is it called the Stranger’s Gallery?

A: It’s easy to explain. Each Chamber has galleries. Seats in the galleries are reserved for the use of the public who are called “strangers” in the language of Parliament.

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B: I see.

A: Look at the green chair over there. That’s where the Speaker sits. It has been given to the Commons by Australia. On the Speaker’s chair there is a switch that puts on the light in the Clock Tower above “Big Ben” to inform the Londoners that Parliament is in session.

B: And where does the Prime Minister sit?

A: His seat is on the Government front bench which is on the Speaker’s right. And on the Speaker’s left you can see the Opposition front bench. These are the most interesting places I could show you, gentlemen.
10. Answer the questions on the dialogue:

1. 
   Why do the English say “the Houses of Parliament” and not “the House of Parliament”?
   
2. 
   Where does the Lord Chancellor sit?
   
3. 
   Who are called “strangers” in the language of Parliament?
   
4. 
   The Speaker’s chair was given to the House of Commons by America, wasn’t it?
   
5. 
   How do the Londoners know that Parliament is in session?
   
6. 
   Where does the Prime Minister sit?
   
7. 
   Do the Opposition sit on the Speaker’s right or left?
   

11. Complete the remarks of the dialogue:

1) Why do you say…? 2) The fact is there are… 3) This is where… 4) But today, I suppose…

5) I can say it doesn’t look… 6) Seats in the galleries are reserved for… 7) The Prime Minister’s seat is on… 8) On the Speaker’s left you can see ….

12. Role-play the dialogue.

SUPPLEMENTARY READING
Text 3

1. 
   Guess the meaning of the following international words:
   

informal, official, monarch, monarchy, constitution, practice, a constitutional monarch, function, anachronistic, undemocratic, institution, personally, leader, symbolic, role, coronation, nation, policy, Prime Minister

2. 
   Translate the following word-combinations:
   

within the European Community; with the support of Parliament; the supreme authority; temporal governor; an integral part; legislative power; the system of justice; anachronistic and undemocratic institution; to enjoy the support; to enjoy the rights; the considerable majority; to fulfil functions; important and useful functions; to carry out duties; ceremonial functions; ceremonial duties; unifying force; both the constitution and the nation; to deliver a lecture; to deliver a speech; to be made up by the Prime Minister.

3. 
   Look through the text and match the underlined English words and expressions with the following Russian equivalents.
   

неофициально известная как …; одна из 6-ти конституционных монархий; может править только с помощью парламента; по закону; глава государства; неотъемлемая часть парламента; вооружённые силы; светский глава англиканской церкви; на практике, на деле, фактически; пользоваться поддержкой значительного большинства; выполнять некоторые важные и полезные обязанности; король или королева; действовать как «объединяющая сила»; регулярные встречи; премьер-министры, сменяющие на посту друг друга; главы зарубежных государств; очень знающий, осведомлённый человек; открывая сессию парламента; описывает будущую политику «своего правления»; внутренние и внешние дела государства

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The Monarchy

The United Kingdom, informally known as Great Britain, comprises England, Scotland, Wales and the northern part of Ireland. Its official name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Great Britain is only a part of the UK consisting of England, Scotland and Wales.

The UK is one of six constitutional monarchies within the European Community. This means that it has a monarch (a king or a queen), but a constitutional monarch can rule only with the support of Parliament. In law, the monarch is the supreme authority: head of state, an integral part of Parliament (legislative power), head of the system of justice (the judiciary), commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces and temporal governor of the Church of England. All internal and foreign affairs of the state are carried out in the name of the Queen (or King) but in practice, the monarch has very little power, as they say: «Monarchs reign, but they do not rule in England».

Although many people consider the monarchy to be a somewhat anachronistic and undemocratic institution, the Queen continues to enjoy the support of the considerable majority of the English people and she fulfils certain important and useful functions. She carries out important ceremonial duties. She also acts as a «unifying force» in both the constitution and the nation. She has regular meetings with successive prime ministers and personally meets numerous foreign leaders and she is a very well informed person.

Parliament and the monarch have different roles in the government of the country. They meet on such symbolic occasions as the coronation of a new monarch or the opening of Parliament. Opening Parliament the Queen delivers a speech in which she describes a future policy of «her government», but the speech itself is made up and written by the Prime Minister.

4. 
   Read the text and get ready to answer the following questions:
   

1. 
   What is the official name of Great Britain?
   
2. 
   What countries does the United Kingdom comprise?
   
3. 
   Who is the supreme authority in the UK?
   
4. 
   What powers does the monarch have in law in the UK?
   
5. 
   What power does the Queen have in practice?
   
6. 
   Does the Queen fulfil any useful functions?
   
7. 
   What duties does the Queen carry out?
   
8. 
   Who delivers a speech at the opening of Parliament?
   
9. 
   What is the attitude of the British people to their Queen and monarchy in general?
   
10. 
    Why do the British support their Queen?
    

5. 
   Give the summary of the text.
   

CONVERSATION & WRITING PRACTICE

Evaluating

1. Study the following phrases:

That's a good idea.	That's all very well, but...
That's a very good point.	I'm not so sure about that.
You've got a good point there.	Yes, but don't you think...
I agree entirely.	I can see your point, but...
That's exactly what we need.	You seem to have forgotten...
I'm not sure what you mean by...	Very interesting. How exactly do you propose to...?
That's an interesting point, but...	I don't see how you can argue that…
You might be right.	I can't accept that at all.

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