9. Translate the sentences into Russian. Mind the prepositions.

1. Her house is near the hospital.

2. Children are at school in the morning.

3. There is a rug under the table.

4. The bus stop is in front of the school.

5. There is a post office next to the supermarket.

6. The cinema is on the right, opposite the bank.

7. The pictures are above the shelves.

8. In Britain, people drive on the left.

9. There is a photo on the desk, in front of the telephone.

10. There are some people in the office.

11. There is a beautiful garden behind the house.

12. The carpet is in the middle of the living room.

10. Fill in the gaps with correct prepositions.

1. My cousin lives ____ Molodyozhnaya Street.

2. The pictures ____ the wall look very nice.

3. There is a fridge ____ the table and the window.

4. My friends live ____ the south of Spain.

5. There is a beautiful park ____ the centre of the city.

6. There are some cups ____ the kitchen table.

7. Are there any mistakes ____ my test?

8. My teacher never wears a skirt ____ the knee.

9. Open the door! There’ a surprise ____ it.

10. He is married. There’s a golden ring ____ his finger.

11. Answer the questions about your town.

1. Is there a university in your town?

2. Are there any theatres in the town?

3. Are there any fountains in the centre of the town?

4. Is there a local museum near the park?

5. Is there a beautiful park in front of the registry office?

6. Are there any modern supermarkets in Molodyozhnaya Street?

7. Is there an airport in your town?

8. Is there a hotel opposite the central square?

12. Read the text. Novopolotsk

I study at Polotsk State University and live in Novopolotsk. It is my native town. Novopolotsk is a young town situated in the north of Belarus. It stands on the bank of the Dvina River. Its population is about 100 000 people.

Novopolotsk is famous for its industry. There are four large industrial enterprises here: the Chemical Works “Polymir”, the Refinery Plant “Naftan”, the Protein Vitamin Works and the Measuring Devices Plant. Novopolotsk is a student town. There is Polotsk State University, the Oil-Training College, some vocational schools in our town. Every year a lot of young people from Belarus and foreign countries come to Novopolotsk and study here.

Novopolotsk has several micro-districts. Some of them are new and have multi-storey buildings and modern shopping centers. Others are rather old and have five-storey buildings. But they are green and quiet. There are four policlinics, two swimming pools, several sports centers and a hospital at disposal of our residents. In the centre of the town there is a central square – the Square of Builders. It looks modern with its beautiful fountains, comfortable benches, wonderful flower-beds and a large screen. It is the venue of different meetings, festivals, concerts and demonstrations.

There is a town hall here too. Opposite the square there is a beautiful park. Our residents and guests like going for walks and having a rest there.

As our town is young there aren’t many monuments and historical sights here. But there are some interesting statues in its streets and parks. I like Novopolotsk and I am happy to live and study here.

13. Find the English equivalents in the text.

Расположенный на севере Беларуси, известен своей промышленностью, несколько училищ, нефтеперерабатывающий завод, политехнический техникум, несколько микрорайонов, многоэтажные здания, современные торговые центры, имеют в своем распоряжении, место проведения, исторические достопримечательности, удобные скамейки, прекрасные клумбы, поскольку наш город молод.

14. Are these sentences true? Correct if they have any mistakes.

1. Novopolotsk is an ancient town.

2. Novopolotsk is famous for its cultural life.

3. There aren’t any nine-storey buildings in the town.

4. Old micro-districts are crowded and noisy.

5. There aren’t any modern fountains in the centre of the town.

6. People often relax in the central park.

15. Pay attention!

We often use –al to form adjectives from nouns.

Example: centre – central

education – educational

Use the nouns to form the adjectives. Translate them.

Culture –

Nature –

Industry –

Practice –

Globe –

Politics –

Physics –

Society –

16. Answer the questions.

1. Where is Novopolotsk situated?

2. Is Novopolotsk your native town?

3. Novopolotsk a young town, isn’t it?

4. What is its population?

5. What is it famous for?

6. What are the main enterprises of our town?

7. Are there any educational establishments in the town?

8. What buildings are there in Novopolotsk?

9. How many polyclinics are there in the town?

10. Is the central square modern and beautiful?

11. Who likes going for walks in the central park?

12. Do you like Novopolotsk? Why?

Get ready to speak about Novopolotsk. Add your own ideas about the town.