II. Перепишите следующие предложения; подчеркните В каждом из них модальный глагол или его эквивалент. Переведите предложения на русский язык.

1. Every engineer must know the properties of the material he works with. 2. The results of the experiment should be checked very carefully. 3. He is able to walk long distances. 4. Every researcher ought to be interested in the results of his work. 5. You needn’t disturb him, I can tell you everything. 6. You may begin reading.

III. Перепишите следующие предложения; подчеркните Participle I и Participle II и установите функции каждого из них, т.е. укажите является ли оно определением, обстоятельством или частью глагола – сказуемого. Переведите предложения на русский язык.

1. Alloy is a material consisting of two or more elements. 2. The speed – range depends on the kind of speed – change mechanism used. 3. If worked beyond certain limits, the metal will become very brittle. 4. She was sitting in the arm-chair, looking through a newspaper. 5. Over 57 million students are enrolled in American schools.

IV. Прочитайте и письменно переведите следующий текст. Письменно ответьте на вопросы.

British Institutions

Parliament is the most important authority in Britain. Parliament first met in the 13th century. Britain does not have a written constitution, but a set of laws. In 1689 Mary II and William III became the first constitutional monarchs. They could rule only with the support, of the Parliament. Technically Parliament is made up of three parts: the Monarch, the House of Lords and the House of Commons.

The continuity of the English monarchy has been interrupted only once during the Cromwell republic. Succession to the throne is hereditary but only for Protestants in the direct line of descent. Formally the monarch has a number of roles. The monarch is expected to be politically neutral, and should not make political decisions. Nevertheless, the monarch still performs some important executive and legislative duties including opening and. dissolving Parliament, signing bills passed by both Houses and fulfilling international duties as head of state. The present sovereign is Queen Elizabeth II who was crowned in Westminster Abbey in 1953.

The House of Lords comprises about 1 200 peers. The house is presided over by the Lord Chancellor. The House of Lords has no real power but acts as an advisory council for the House of Commons. As well as having legislative functions, the Lords is the highest court of appeal.

The House of Commons consists of Members of Parliament who are elected by the adult suffrage of the British people in general elections which are held at least every five years. The country is divided into 650 constituencies each of which elects one Member of Parliament. The Commons, therefore, has 650 Members of Parliament. The party which wins the most seats forms the Government and its leader becomes the Prime Minister. The functions of Commons are legislation and security of government activities. The house is presided over by the Speaker, The government party sits on the Speaker's right while on his left sit the members of the Opposition.

Questions:

1. What is the most important authority in Britain? 2. Does Great Britain have its constitution? 3. What are the parts the Parliament made up of? 4. How are the Members of Parliament elected?

1.2.2.2. Вариант № 2

I. Перепишите следующие предложения; подчеркните в каждом из них глагол-сказуемое и определите его видовременную форму и залог. Переведите предложения на русский язык. Обратите внимание на перевод пассивных конструкций.

1. Excuse me, I am looking for a phone box. 2. Last night I was reading in bed when suddenly I heard a scream. 3. In five years’ time a permanent space station will be circling the moon. 4. The Labour party has always had strong links with the trade unions. 5. He had completed his work before the conference. 6. They will have finished the building of the house before summer. 7. The atom can be defined as the smallest portion of matter. 8. Our group is being examined by the professor now. 9. Nanocrystalline tungsten has been successfully synthesized. 10. The system is designed to operate at temperatures over 110 C.