3.Answer the following questions:

1.What are the origins of the main political parties in Great Britain?

2.What political priorities do the main political parties in Britain have?

3.If you were a British voter, which party would you vote for and why?

4. What do the following numbers refer to?: 1843, 1688, 1868, 1951-55, 1660-1685, 57, 1940-45, 1979-90, 2010.

5.In additional sources find the information about the current major party of the British Government, about their leader and political views they uphold.

Is there a political party in your country upholding similar political views?

6.Read and translate the text(10 minutes).

The system of political parties in the UK appeared in the 17th century. At first, there were two parties: Tory (the party that supported the King) and Whigs (who supported the Parliament).

Now the main British political parties are the Conservative Party, the Labour Party, the Party of Liberal Democrats.

Since 1945 the British Government is constantly represented by two political parties: Conservative (who are called "Tory" by their opponents) and Labour (called "Whigs").

In 1988 the Liberal Party made an alliance with Social Democrats and the Party of Liberal Democrats was formed.

7. Divide into 2 groups and think of a party you could organize. Name this party, think of its emblem and choose the leader of your party. State some of the problems you want to figure out as members of this party.

Unit V

Monarchy of the UK

1.Render the text in Russian orally (10 minutes).

Monarchy is the oldest form of government in the United Kingdom. In a monarchy, a king or queen is Head of State. The British monarchy is known as a constitutional monarchy. This means that, while The Sovereign is Head of State, the ability to make and pass legislation resides with an elected Parliament.

Although the British Sovereign no longer has a political or executive role, he or she continues to play an important part in the life of the nation.

As Head of State, The Monarch undertakes constitutional and representational duties which have developed over one thousand years of history. In addition to these State duties, The Monarch has a less formal role as 'Head of Nation'. The Sovereign acts as a focus for national identity, unity and pride; gives a sense of stability and continuity; officially recognizes success and excellence; and supports the ideal of voluntary service.

In all these roles The Sovereign is supported by members of their immediate family.

Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith.

to personify [pəˈsɒnɪfaɪ]	олицетворять
Duke [du:k]	герцог
Duchess [’dʌtʃɪs]	герцогиня
a realm [relm]	королевство
Supreme Governor [’gʌv(ə)nə]	Верховный правитель
faith [feɪƟ]	вера
an accession [ æk’seʃən]	Вступление на престол
regnant [regnənt]	царствующий