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VIII. Agree or disagree with the statements using the following phrases:
Yes, I agree that... / It is true that ... / Yes, I think that … Or: I don't
think that is correct ... / I can't agree with the fact that ... / No, I don't
think you are right ... .
1) Belarus is situated in the western part of Europe. 2) It borders on
Germany and France. 3) Our native land is very beautiful. 4) Most of the
Belarusian territory is covered with mountains. 5) The climate in Belarus
is moderate continental. 6) The main religion in the country is Roman
Catholicism. 7) Urban population makes up 70% of people. 8) The
Nieman is the longest river in Belarus. 9) The country is famous for its
national reservations. 10) Natural conditions of the Republic of Belarus
are favorable for production of milk, beef, pork, grain, potatoes, flax,
white beet and so on. 11) The economic potential of Belarus is largely
dependent on agriculture. 12) The judicial power in the republic belongs
to the courts.
IX. Using the following plan speak about the state system of the Republic
of Belarus.
X. Role play the dialogue. Two students meet at the international
students’ conference.
Student 1:
My congratulations. Your presentation was a real success.
Student 2:
Thank you. I’m very glad it was received so well.
Student 1:
Your name is Katya, isn’t it?
1) … is the head of the state.
2) The Parliament in Belarus is
called …. .
3) The
Parliament consists of two
chambers: … and … .
4) Legislative
power in the
Republic of Belarus belongs to …
.
5) Executive power in the
Republic of Belarus belongs to …
.
7) … consists of …. members.
6) … comprises …. deputies.
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Student 2:
Yes.
Student 1:
And I’m Peter.
Student 2:
It’s nice to meet you Peter.
Student 1:
You too
.
Where are you from?
Student 2:
I’m from Belarus.
Student 1:
Where is it?
Student 2:
In Eastern Europe.
Student 1:
What city are you from?
Student 2:
Grodno.
It is located on the Neman River, close to the
borders of Poland and Lithuania.
Student 1:
I’m sorry, but I don’t really know Belarus very well. What is
the capital of your country?
Student 2:
Minsk city is the capital and largest city of Belarus.
Student 1:
I think I’ve heard of it. It’s where the World Ice Hockey
Championship was held in May 2014.
Student 2:
Exactly.
Minsk is famous for its sports centers. The largest of
them is Minsk Arena where many hockey matches were played.
Student 1:
Well, it’s been nice talking to you. It is getting rather late and
I should be leaving.
Student 2:
Maybe we’ll meet tomorrow.
Student 1:
I hope so. Good-bye.
Student 2:
Good-bye.
XI. Speak about the Republic of
Belarus using the following plan.
1.
Geographical position.
2.
Population,
religions
and
languages.
3.
Administrative division.
4.
Capital.
5.
Climate and landscape.
6.
Natural resources.
7.
Economy of Belarus.
8.
State system.
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SELF CHECK
XII.
Translate into English using words from Active and Reference
Vocabulary.
1.
Республика Беларусь расположена в Восточной Европе и граничит
со многими странами: на востоке с Россией, на юге с Украиной, на
западе с Польшей, на северо-западе с Литвой и Латвией.
2.
По своей площади наша Республика занимает 13-е место среди
стран Европы и 6-е среди стран Содружества.
3.
На территории Беларуси проживает около 10 млн. человек.
4.
Столица нашего государства – Минск.
5.
Сегодня Минск – современный европейский город, самый
крупный в стране.
6.
Государственными языками в республике являются белорусский и
русский.
7.
Согласно административному делению наша Республика состоит
из 6 областей: Минской, Гродненской, Брестской, Витебской,
Гомельской и Могилевской.
8.
Климат Беларуси – умеренно-континентальный.
9.
Примерно 1/3 территории Республики покрыта лесами.
10.
Самая длинная река Беларуси – Днепр.
11.
Реки Беларуси относятся к бассейнам двух морей – Балтийского
и Черного.
12.
Самое большое озеро в республике – озеро Нарочь в Минской
области, а самое глубокое – озеро Долгое в Витебской области.
13.
Наша Республика богата различными полезными ископаемыми.
14.
В Беларуси имеется около 30 видов минерального сырья.
15.
Беларусь богата залежами калийных солей и торфа.
16.
Основными
отраслями
народного
хозяйства
являются
машиностроение, электротехническая промышленность, легкая,
химическая и пищевая промышленности и другие.
17.
Особое значение имеет производство искусственного волокна,
минеральных
удобрений,
строительных
материалов
и
большегрузных самосвалов.
18.
Сельское
хозяйство
специализируется
на
продукции
животноводства (молоко, мясо), а также на выращивании зерновых,
картофеля, овощей, сахарной свеклы, льна.
19.
Во главе нашего государства стоит президент.
20.
С 1994 года президентом РБ является А.Г. Лукашенко.
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21.
Наш парламент (Народное собрание) состоит из двух палат:
Палаты представителей и Совета Республики.
22.
Депутаты
парламента
избираются
всеми
гражданами
Республики.
23.
Палата представителей состоит из 110 депутатов, а Совет
Республики из 64.
24.
Совет
Министров
РБ
является
центральным
органом
государственного управления.
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PART II
TEXT 2
I. Read and memorize the following word combinations. Translate the
sentences.
1.
castle –
замок
The country also has several medieval castles and baroque churches that
are real treat for the eyes.
2.
fortress –
крепость
The Brest Fortress is a monument of architecture of the 19th century.
3.
to house –
включать, содержать
The National Library houses the third largest collection of books after the
Russian State Library and the National Library in St. Petersburg.
4.
invasion –
вторжение, нашествие
The castle has been protecting the old city from the invasion of Tartars
and several enemy attacks over the centuries.
5.
palace and park ensemble –
дворцово-парковый ансамбль
The Palace of Rumyantsevs-Paskeviches is the main historical and
cultural site of Gomel Palace and Park Ensemble.
6.
sightseeing
–
осмотр достопримечательностей
Sightseeing tour of Minsk includes the main avenues (Independence
Avenue, Victory Avenue) and the architectural monuments of the 17th -
20th centuries.
7.
State List of the Historical Cultural Values –
Государственный
список историко-культурных ценностей
The state list of the historical-cultural values of Belarus includes 4413
objects of architecture, history, archeology and others.
8.
tourist destination / attraction
–
туристическая
дестинация
/
достопримечательность
The Victory square is located in the center of the City of Minsk and is
both key tourist attraction and place of pilgrimage for Belarusians.