Занятие VIII

Задание 1

1) Прочитайте информацию о Москве и москвичах.

A. The Muscovites themselves are proud, emotional, open, warm and big-hearted. Though fierce in contention with their ene­mies¹, they revel in friendship², which is their natural state.

¹ непреклонные в борьбе с врагами

² зд. ценят и наслаждаются дружбой

В. More than 8.5 million people live in the capital city, Mos­cow. There one gets a good sense of Russian vastness ¹. From the

massive walls of the Kremlin to the towering

presence of Moscow University, the scale is heroic ².

The boulevards are broad, the roads are wide. The ceilings in public buildings are lofty ³, the sculptures huge ⁴. The architecture is fantastically diverse ⁵ and colourful. The numerous parks are immense ⁶ and beautiful.

¹ просторы

² зд. огромный, внушительный

³ очень высокий

⁴ огромный

⁵ разнообразная

⁶ громадный, необъятный

С. Stretching ¹ across two continents, it is one of the largest country in the world. It almost contains 25 percent of the world's forests, about 3 million lakes and some 3 million rivers, large and small. It is more richly endowed ² with natural resources than any other country in the world. While one of its easternmost citizens is sitting down to an evening meal, another - eleven time zones to the west - is sipping ³ his breakfast tea.

¹ протянуться

² богато наделенная

³ пить, потягивая

D. In 1714, the Russian tsar, Peter-the-Great (the House of Romanov¹), moved the capi­tal from Moscow to the new, "westernized" city that he built, St. Petersburg. Still, the heartbeat of Russia pulsed loudest in Moscow. It was there in the Uspensky Cathedral in the Kremlin that the tsars returned to be coronated.

And it was there, during the 18th and 19th centuries, that Russia established its universities and major theatres.

Moscow's museums, theatres, opera houses, circuses, and parks all make a great impression on the visitor.

One-third of Moscow's total area is devoted to open park-land or other areas of greenery. There are some 100 parks and more than 600 public gardens. Muscovites are proud, of Moscow's streets and parks.

¹ династия Романовых

E. Moscow is a city that opens its arms and heart to guests and tourists. You are welcome there. When you meet Russians on a person-to-person level and I have had that opportunity many times - they are warm, spirited ¹ and hospitable. One of their greatest joys in meeting people is to have a depthful conversation ² in which souls can meet.

¹ живой, пылкий

² зд. душевный разговор -

F. If you don't find someone who speaks English you should have no problem. Any Muscovite will be able to direct you back to your hotel by glancing at your hotel card. It is not out of the question for them to ride the underground back with you, just as a gesture of hospitality. Getting lost for many of my friends here has been one of the most delightful ¹ experiences of their trips about Moscow.

¹ восхитительный

G. Almost eight-and-a-half centuries ago. Moscow began as a small settlement on the Moskva River. The first recorded mention of it appeared in a Russian chronicle of 1147. Shortly thereafter, Prince Yury Dolgoruky erected ¹ a wooden fortress on a hill in the area where the Kremlin stands today. (Some linguists believe the word "kremlin" derives from a Tatar word meaning "high fortified ²place").

¹ возводить

² укрепленный

H. Situated near waterways and traditional trade routes the settlement became an important stopping place for traders. In the 13th century invading ¹ Mongol-Tatars destroyed the city. Not long after though, it was rebuilt and became the capital city of a small principality ². By the 14th century, it bad grown in size and in political and economic importance. It became the capital of the larger principality, the Head of the Russian Orthodox Church ³.

¹вторгаться

² княжество

³ православная церковь

I. Invaders from east and west - Poles and Tatars – assailed ¹ the city in the 16th and 17th centuries. Resilient ² throughout their history, the Muscovites rebuilt the city after each onslaught ³. They eventually replaced the wooden fortifications with walls ofbrick and stone. The city continued to expand in size and importance, always growing outward from the Kremlin in concentric circles.

The pattern of streets on a modern map of central Moscow is reminiscent of ⁴ a tree's growth rings ⁵.

¹ атаковать

² неунывающие, не падающие духом

³ нашествие

⁴ напоминать

⁵ годичные кольца дерева

J. Moscow is truly a city for museum lovers. There are some 150 museums housing various collections of fine arts, literature, history, space and technology.

There has always been respect for learning and Moscow is a city with good intellectual traditions and high standards of education, science and fine arts.

2) Выберите необходимую информацию и напишите статью на одну из тем:

1. "Do you know Muscovites?"

2. "Moscow like Rome wasn't built in a day.”

3. “Moscow is a city that opens its arms and heart to guests."

3) Расскажите, о чем Вы написали в своей статье.

Задание 2.

Послушайте текст и напишите прилагательные, которые соответствуют описанию российских просторов.

the ____ walls of the Kremlin

the ____ presence of Moscow University

the scale is _____

the boulevards are _____

the roads are _____

the ceilings in public buildings are _____

the sculptures are _____

the architecture is _____ _____ and _____

the ____ parks are ____ and beautiful

Задание З. Закончите диалоги и воспроизведите их.

1. - It's my first time here.

Well, it seems we've got a chance of doing the sights of Moscow.

- Let's start with Red Square.

- Red Square, the Kremlin... These words symbolize Russia for millions of people both in this country and abroad.

- That's right.

- How old is Russia as a state?

- …

2. - What does Moscow mean to a Russian?

- …

- Who was the founder of Moscow?

- …

-What is the heart of Moscow?

- …

- What places of Interest in Moscow are worth seeing?

- …

3. - I've read that Russia is very rich in natural resources.

- That's true. We have...

- In fact, it's the largest country in the world.

- Right you are...

4. - I know almost nothing about the political structure of Russia. Is it a federation or a unitary state as Britain for example?

- Russia is...

- What can you say about the state power in the R.F.?

^- …

- Can we talk about democracy and openness in your country today?

- …

- How can you comment on ethnic conflicts, military actions and refugees on the territory of Russia?

- …

Задание 4. Викторина “What do you know about Russia?”

1. In which century was Christianity officially adopted in Russia?

a) eighth century;

b) tenth century;

c) twelfth century.

2. Which of the following names is associated with the accep­tance of Christianity in Russia?

a) Olga;

b) Igor;

c) Oleg;

d) Vladimir.

3. What was the паве of the first Russian State?

a) Novgorod;

b) Kievan Russ;

c) Moskova.

4. In which year did the ancient Chronicles first mention Mos­cow?

a) 1147;

b) 1241;

c) 1380.

5.When did Tartars invade Kievan Russ?

a) 1123;

b) 1223;

c) 1323.

6. Which prince of Moscow defeated the Mongols in 1380?

a) Ivan Kalita;

b) Yury Dolgoruky;

c) Dmitry Donskoy.

7. When was the Romanovs dynasty established?

a) in 1380 after the battle at Kulikovo field;

b) in 1613 after the Time of Troubles;

c) in 1812 after the defeat of Napoleon.

8. When was St. Petersburg founded?

a) in 1703;

b) in 1762;

c) in 1796.

9. From which country did Catherine II invite colonists to settle in Russia in 1762?

a) France;

b) Germany;

c) Poland;

d) Italy.

10. Which emperor signed a mamfesto abolishing serfdom in 1861?

a) Alexander I;

b) Nicolas I;

c) Alexander II.

11. There are a lot of museum collections in Russia. Which of them are in Moscow?

a) the Hermitage;

b) the Tretyakov Gallery;

c) Russian Museum;

d) Fine Arts’ Museum.

12. A lot of famous Russian artists took pleasure in painting great writers and poets. Match the painter and the writer.

13. Check your knowledge of Pushkin’s poetry. Try to remember who wrote the music on Pushkin’s poems and match the poem and the composer.

Задание 5. Ролевая игра. Работа в группах.

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