- •1 Read the passage below.
- •2 Comment on the following lines from the text. Explain the underlined words.
- •3 Write a summary heading for each paragraph (a-m), justify your variants.
- •4 Match these words with the definitions (1-11) given.
- •5 Provide Russian equivalent for the following word combinations:
- •6 Read the article, sum up the information in English using the words from the Text and Tasks 4 and 5.
- •Unit 2: The Legislative Branch of the Government
- •In the United Kingdom
- •Unit 3: The Executive Branch of the Government
- •In the United Kingdom
- •10 Speak on one of the following topics.
- •Unit 4: The Judicial Branch of the Government
- •In the United Kingdom.
- •2 Speak on one of the following topics.
- •2 Now read paragraphs 1-7 below and choose which of the paragraphs fit into the gaps a-g in the text. Remember to look for links before and after a gap.
- •3 The text has seven topical parts (1-7). Choose the most suitable headings for those parts from the list of headings below.
- •6 Match the words in italics to an appropriate definition below
- •7 Give your opinion on the following statement:
- •Unit 6: The Legislative Branch of the Government of the Russian Federation
- •12 Speak on one of the following topics.
- •Unit 7: The Executive Branch of the Government of the Russian Federation
- •Ministries of the Russian government
- •12 Speak on one of the following topics.
- •Unit 8: The Parliamentary and Presidential Elections in the Russian Federation.
- •5 Make use of the above statements and write a summary of 100-120 words, using linking words.
- •Vocabulary
- •6 Look through the text again and find Russian equivalents for the following:
- •7 Underline or highlight the idioms in the previous task, then match them to the definitions below and complete the gaps in the sentences with one of the idioms.
- •9 Give your opinion on the following quotations:
- •Unit 10: The Legislative Branch of the Government
- •In the usa
- •Unit 11: The Executive Branch of the Government
- •In the usa
- •In the usa.
- •Impeachment
2 Comment on the following lines from the text. Explain the underlined words.
… the careful nurturing of popular consent (Par.A)
The antidote is more exposure. (Par. A)
In a media-soaked age, that is a fantastic asset. (Par. B)
… only 19% would like to switch to a republic (Par.C)
I would put her appeal down to consistency. (Par. D)
… which make instinctive sense to her. (Par.E)
The Queen has also subtly refurbished the most public aspect of her work … (Par. F)
Her staff say that she is almost spookily well-informed and observant. (Par. G)
… never tire of the grind, the rigid code of behavior, the deluge of small talk?(Par. I)
… she wants to leave behind: a Crown relentlessly pragmatic enough to stay popular. (par. L)
WRITING SUMMARY skills
3 Write a summary heading for each paragraph (a-m), justify your variants.
Strategy Points : When writing a summary sentence
study the suggested variant and the paragraph it is based on
avoid using exact words from the text, use your own words to express the ideas .
always try to paraphrase the information, using synonymous phrases and different structures.
A To be closer to the young generation
B ……………………………………………..
C ……………………………………………..
D ………………………………………………
E …………………………………………….
F …………………………………………….
G ………………………………………………
H ……………………………………………..
I ………………………………………………
J ………………………………………………
K ……………………………………………..
L ………………………………………………..
LANGUAGE FOCUS
4 Match these words with the definitions (1-11) given.
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antidote consistency to refurbish to venerate ubiquitous a dignitary continuity a national anthem to abdicate balmy venue deluge helm grind legacy |
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5 Provide Russian equivalent for the following word combinations:
- to exercise one’s (constitutional/ real, etc) powers ………………………………………
- to nurture popular consent ………………………………………………………………….
- to dissolve Parliament …………………………………………………………………
- to host dinner for smb …………………………………………………………..
- to get widespread respect ………………………………………………………………
- be averse to risk ………………………………………………………………………..
- to pool the wool over smb’s eyes …………………………………………………………
SUMMING AND ANALYSING