My friend’s working day

1. Ann is a second-year student. She studies at Chita State University, at the Power Engineering Institute. Her parents live in Chita. Her classes at the University begin at 8:30. So she has to get up early. Her alarm clock wakes her up at 7 o’clock. She has breakfast. Then she puts her books, pens, pencils, copy-books and other things into her bag. She leaves home for the University at 8 o’clock and walks to the nearest bus stop. She lives not far from the University and it usually takes her about fifteen minutes to get there by trolley-bus. She is never late, she always comes in time.

2. As a rule she has three or four pairs a day with 10 minutes breaks between them. For example, she has English, Russian, Mathematics and Physical Training today. There is also an hour’s break for dinner.

3. At English classes they usually read, write or speak English. They answer the teacher’s questions, do various exercises and ask questions. They have to read texts, books and articles from journals in English. Ann often speaks English with her friends. To master the language they have to practice much every day.

4. As a rule she has no free time on week-days. Usually she comes home at 3:30 and has dinner and some rest. Then she does her homework. It usually takes her three hours. She likes to learn oral subjects, but she doesn’t like written exercises.

4. She has supper at 7 o’clock in the evening. She likes to read something or listens to some music. In the evening she sometimes goes for a walk, visits her friends or watches TV. She prefers documentary films and films about different countries. At about 11 o’clock she goes to bed.

alarm clock будильник practiceпрактиковаться

Physical Training физкультура power engineering энергетика

 

V. Прочитайте 4-й абзац и ответьте письменно на вопрос:

How much time does it take her to do homework?

КОНТРОЛЬНОЕ ЗАДАНИЕ 2

Для того чтобы правильно выполнить задание 2, необ­ходимо усвоить следующие разделы курса английского языка:

1. Видо-временные формы глагола: активный залог — формы Indefinite (Present, Past, Future); формы Continuous (Present, Past, Future); формы Perfect (Present, Past, Future)

2. Модальные глаголы: а) выражающие возможность: can (could), may и эквивалент глагола сап — to be able; b) выражающие долженствование: must, его эквиваленты to have to, to be to,
should.

3. Неопределенные и отрицательные местоимения

4. Функции слова it

ОБРАЗЕЦ ВЫПОЛНЕНИЯ 1 (К УПР. I)

Lobachevsky's geometry had revolu­tionizedmathematics and the philosophy of science.	Геометрия Ло­бачевского произве­ла коренное изме­нение в математике и философии нау­ки.
hadrevolutionized - Past Perfect Active от глагола to revolutionize.

ВАРИАНТ 4

Перепишите следующие предложения; подчеркните в каждом из них глагол-сказуемое и определите его видо-временную форму и залог. Переведите предложения на русский язык

1. Quantum mechanics has greatly influenced the nuclear theory.

2. The problem of the structure of matter is constantly occu­pying the minds of many scientists.

3. The scientist wrote this article not long ago.

 

II. Перепишите и письменно переведите предложения на русский язык, обращая внимание на перевод неопреде­ленных и отрицательных местоимений

1. Any monument in Volgograd has its own history.

2. Nobody knew anything about this experiment.

3. The names of some streets and squares are living history of
the heroic city.

 

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

1. Heat can be divided into three different types.

2. A great number of plastics should find their applications in the electrical industry.

3. Chemical means had to be used for the separation of com­pounds into their elements.

4. The existence of an X-ray laser in the future may be possi­ble.

 

IV. Переведите предложения на русский язык, обращая внимание на разные значе­ния слова IT

1. It is ten o'clock.

2. It has become evident that ecological problems can be solved only on the global level.

3. It is difficult to speak English.

4. Itis necessary to obtain accurate data on the possibility of
living and working in space.

 

V. Прочитайте и устно переведите с 1-го по 4-й абзацы текста. Перепишите и письменно переведите 2-й и 3-й аб­зацы

LONDON

1. London is the capital of England. It is a very old city and the number of sights is rather great. London is well-known for its museums and art galleries. The Tower of London was used as a fortress, a palace and a prison in the past. Now it is a museum of armour. The most popular sight is the strongly guarded room in which the Crown Jewels are displayed.

2. Trafalgar Square with some elegant fountains is one of the most beautiful squares. It is situated in the centre of London. Trafalgar Square was named so in honour of Nelson’s victory at Trafalgar. In the middle of the square stands a tall column, 185 feet high, with the figure of Nelson on the top. The column is guarded by four bronze lions. St. Paul’s Cathedral is the most striking building in the City. It was designed by Christopher Wren, England’s greatest architect. St. Paul’s Cathedral with its huge dome and rows of columns is a fine specimen of Renaissance architecture.

3. The British museum contains a priceless collection of different things: sculptures, coins, ancient manuscripts, drawings, paintings, etc. The British museum is famous for its library – one of the richest in the world. The National Gallery contains one of the finest collections of paintings in the world. All schools of art are represented here. The Tate Gallery is the gallery of British Painting and of Modern Foreign Art.

4. The Houses of Parliament are situated on the North bank of the Thames. The two graceful towers stand high above the city. The highest of the two, the Clock Tower, contains the largest clock in the country and the famous bell Big Ben. Not far from the Houses of Parliament is Westminster Abbey, a very beautiful church which is famous for its architecture and its stained glass. Many outstanding English statesmen, poets and painters are buried in the Abbey.

 

VI. Прочитайте 1-й абзац и ответьте письменно на вопрос:

What is the most striking building in the City?