Выполните устно лексические упражнения

1. Переведите следующие словосочетания на русский язык:

to take part in sports competition; around the house; to accept an invitation; to hurry to the station; near the house; a big forest; to dance to music; to catch the train; the 4 o’clock train; cold weather; to visit an exhibition; beautiful scenery, a skiing trip; the rest of the group; in many different ways; in the dark sky; to be tired; to be hungry; to have a good time; behind the forest; to be behind; to ski down the hills; to go up the hill; as soon as.

2.  Переведите на английский язык следующие словосочетания:

что касается меня; спортивные соревнования; принять приглашение с удовольствием; навещать родителей; выходной день; по-разному (различными способами); тренироваться; около леса; рядом с рекой; пятичасовой поезд; успевать на поезд; по пути в институт; хорошо провести время; возвращаться домой; быть усталым; хотеть есть (быть голодным); позже чем обычно; как обычно; отправляться на лыжную прогулку.

3. Расскажите о ситуации или воспроизведите предложения, в которых были употреблены эти слова и словосочетания:

1. in different ways; 2. to prefer; 3. to accept an invitation; 4. as for me; 5. as soon as; 6. on the way; 7. to go for a walk; 8. the moon;  9.  to spend the rest of the evening …; 10. later than usual; 11. enjoy the beautiful scenery; 12. to be hungry; 13. to go to bed as usual.

Text N 3: A TRIP TO ST. PETERSBURG

1. Прочтите и переведите новые слова:

to admire – восхищаться. We admired the beautiful architecture of an old Russian town.

architecture ['AkItekCq] - архитектура

to book tickets – покупать билеты.I tried to book tickets in ad- vance, but failed.

to call – звать, называть

capital – столица. Moscow is the capital of Russia.

classic - классический; classic art (music)

to connect – связывать. This road connects two large cities.

to dance - танцевать; to dance to music

to decide – решать.   We decided to go for a walk in the evening.

еspecially –  особенно.At the exhibition I especially admired  works by young artists.

event – событие.Great historical events are connected with this        place.

exhibit [Ig'zIbIt] – экспонат.Tell us a few words about this exhibit.

famous = well-known – известный, знаменитый. Her husband         is a famous actor.

to be famous (known) for – славиться. Kiev is famous for its art monuments.

to found – основывать. Do you know who founded Moscow?

fun – веселье, забава, шутка.Everybody likes fun. We had a lot of fun at my place.

historical - исторический; great historical events

kind - добрый; a kind person

to make an impression on – производить впечатление на… The film made a great impression on me.

magnificent [mxg'nIfIsnt] – великолепный; a magnificent architectural monument

manifestation -демонстрация; a holiday manifestation

masterpiece – шедевр; an art masterpiece, a masterpiece of painting (architecture)

northern ['nLDn] – северный; north [nLT] – север

number –  насчитывать. The museum numbers 1,000 exhibits.

outstanding – выдающийся; an outstanding scientist

palace – дворец. We were able to admire the magnificent palace designed by the outstanding Russian architect of the 17^th century.

place of interest – достопримечательное место. There are a lot of places of interest in Kiev.

to remain – оставаться. The weather remains cold and windly. They left and I remained at home alone.

remarkable – замечательный. This poem is a remarkable literary masterpiece.

rich – богатый. He has got a rich collection of art works.

sculpture ['skAlpCq] - скульптура;

sight – вид. One can see beautiful sights out of this window.

to go sightseeing – осматривать достопримечательности. Who is going sightseeing with us?

simply – просто. He is simply an outstanding person.

since – с тех пор как. It’s a year since I left St. Petersburg.

to be situated – быть расположенным. Our village is situated not a long way from Moscow.

square – площадь. Holiday manifestations and parades take place in Red Square.

straight – прямой; a straight line (street)

suburb ['sAbq:b] – пригород; to live in the suburb

to be sure – быть уверенным. I am sure the weather will keep fine.

to surround – окружать. A high wall surrounds the palace.

for the first time -  в первый раз. For the first time I have the opportunity to admire such masterpieces.

treasure ['treZq] – сокровище. The paintings of the Tretyakov Gallery are Russian finest art treasures.

wonderful = remarkable – изумительный. We are having wonderful weather just now.

world – мир; all over the world. People all over the world want

peace. Have you got the map of the world?

what about... – как насчёт...

at 10 p.m. – в 10 ч. вечера (p.m. - после полудня; a.m. - до

       полудня)

The Alexander Column – Александровская колонна

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