Перепишите следующие предложения, содержащие разные формы сравнения и переведите их на русский язык, укажите степень сравнения.

1. Moscow is a political, economic, commercial and cultural center of our country.

2. It has more historic association than any other place in Moscow.

3. There are over 80 higher educational institutions in it.

4. The underground is the quickest and most convenient means of transport.

 

Перепишите следующие предложения, определите в них видовременные формы глаголов и укажите их инфинитив; переведите предложения на русский язык.

1. In the 13^th century ancient Russ, which included the Moscow Principality, fell under the yoke of Tatar-Mongol invaders.

2. There are over 80 higher educational institutions in it, including several universities.

3. Young people like to visit the Central Military Museum.

4. -In several years Moscow will grow considerably.

 

Перепишите следующие предложения. Определите по грамматическим признакам, какой частью речи являются слова, оформленные окончанием —s, и какую функцию это окончание выполняет, т.е. является

a) показателем 3-го лица, ед. числа глагола в Present Simple;

b) признаком множественного числа имени существительного;

c) показателем притяжательного падежа имени существительного.

1. There are a lot of theatres, museums, institutes, libraries and cinemas in Moscow.

2. It was founded by M.V. Lomonosov in the 18^th century and now bears his name.

3. It connects the center of the city with almost all the districts and suburbs of Moscow.

4. The main Kremlin tower, the Spasskaya Tower, has become the country's symbol.

 

6. Письменно ответьте на вопросы.

1. What is the geographical situation of Moscow?

2. What are the most popular places of interest in the city?

3. Who founded the State Moscow University?

 

Найдите в тексте и напишите словами все числительные.

Вариант 2

Прочтите и переведите текст.

London

1. London is the capital of Great Britain, its political, economic and cultural center. London is an ancient city. It is more than twenty centuries old. The population of London, including its suburbs, is more than nine million people. London is one of the biggest cities of the world and the largest city in Europe. It is situated on the banks of the River Thames. There are 17 bridges across the river.

2. The City is the financial and the business center of the country. You can see narrow streets and pavements there. There are a lot of banks, firms and various offices here. It is the ancient part of London. Few people live in this part of London but over a million come here to work. One of the greatest English churches - St Paul's Cathedral - is here. It was designed and built by an outstanding English architect Christopher Wren in 1710. St Paul's Cathedral is the second large church in Europe. Admiral Nelson is buried here.

3. Not far away is Westminster - the administrative center of London. The Houses of Parliament are situated here. It is the seat of the British Government. The building is very beautiful and has two towers and a big clock called Big Ben. Westminster Abbey where kings and queens are crowned is opposite the Houses of Parliament. This ancient building was founded in the 1^th century. It was destroyed and rebuilt several times. Many famous people are buried here, among them Newton, Darwin, Dickens and Kipling.

4. The West End is the part of London where the rich people live. Fine houses, wide streets; numerous parks are to be found in this part of the capital. The best cinemas, theatres, concert halls, famous shops, comfortable hotels, restaurants, large museums are situated here. The most beautiful London park - Hyde park - is in this district too. Hyde Park is more famous for its Speaker's Corner, where people go when they want to tell other people about their political opinions.

5. The East End includes the port, the docks stretching for miles and the great industrial areas, which depend on shipping.

6. London is famous for its outstanding places of interest. There are many architectural, art and historic monuments in London such as the British Museum, the Tower of London, the National Gallery, Buckingham Palace, the Nelson Column and many others.

7. The London Underground is the oldest one in the world. It was opened in London in 1863.

8. One can say that the City is the money of London, The West End is the goods of London, the East End is the hands of London.