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Russia... Large, endless and amazing.
Its territory and culture are so diverse that you can travel in Russia as often as possible -- and every time you will discover this country anew.
The Russians themselves refer to their country as "Russia the Soul".
Being the successor of the ancient Byzantine Empire, it is a country with a thousand-year long history.
It is home to more than 180 nationalities. For centuries, all the world's main religions have coexisted peacefully in Russia.
For tourists, Russia is attractive not only because of its ancient history and because of its culture. It is also of great interest for fans of outdoor activities.
Incredibly beautiful landscapes and mountains of the subtropics in the south of the country...
Oymyakon is the coldest place on Earth, with winter temperatures dropping to seventy degrees below zero, and it keeps attracting more and more tourists from all over the world.
The Russian Tibet -- Altai The Russian north... The lower course of the Volga -- Akhtuba... The hunting grounds of Siberia.
The Russian capital -- Moscow -- is one of the largest megalopolises of the world... Smaller cities and population centers where the traditional ways of Russian life, folk craft and art have been preserved.
And thousands of square kilometers of yet unexplored land in the southeast of Russia where no man has ever set foot.
There is no doubt that these vast territories and their variety have had their influence on the unique Russian character.
Russia... It covers nine time zones and 83 regions -- the history, culture and residents of which are so different from each other. These are the elements that have shaped this amazing country.
1) What is the official name of the country?
2) Who was the first Russian President?
3) What is the highest law of Russia?
4) Who is the Russian President at the moment?
5) Who is its Prime- Minister?
6) When did Russia stop being a monarchy and become a republic?
7) What is the country’s capital? Tell everything you know about it.
8) Can you name at least ten major cities of Russia?
9) Is Russia the largest country of the world?
10) Where are the Altai and the Caucasus Mountains situated?
11) What great Russian rivers do you know?
12) What waters is the country washed by?
13) What can you say about Baikal?
14) What important events from the Russian history do you know?
15) Name ten famous Russian people, what are they famous for?
16) What symbols of Russia do you know? Describe them.
17) Tell everything you know about modern life in the country (education, sports, culture or traditions).
David: Have you ever visited Disneyland in Paris?
Carla: Yes, I have. It's fantastic.
David: When did you go there?
Carla: I went with my mum last weekend.
David: Really?
Carla: Yes. We travelled there by train on Friday evening and we
left on Sunday morning. But my dad didn't come with us.
David: Has he been there before?
Carla: No, he hasn't. He hates places like that. He hasn't visited a
theme park since 1985 when he was fourteen years old.
David: And what did you think of the rides?
Carla: I really liked them all, especially the Big Thunder Mountain ride. It's terrifying. Have you ever seen a photo of it?
David: No. But I have heard a lot about it. It sounds great.
ответ: 1. What are you doing tonight? I hope I watch TV.
2.Why haven't you put on a hat? You will catch a cold.
3. Probably, he will again get a deuce for the test.
4. The Contemporary Painting Exhibition will open on July 1 and close on July 10.
5.When will the train leave?
6. Where will you go on vacation?
7. Where will you celebrate the New Year?
8. I think that I will celebrate the New Year with friends at someone's home.
9.Not a cloud in the sky. It won't rain today.
I'm sure it won't rain today.
10. Do not be afraid, the dog will not touch you.
11. Would you mind bringing me a cup of tea?
12. Can I get you something to eat?
13. Where are you going? -I am going to the shop. Buy you something? -
-Yes, please buy me some notebooks.
14. I'm afraid I won't be able to answer your question right away.
15. Tomorrow is Friday.
16.Tomorrow the weather will be fine.
17.Banks open every day at 9, except Saturday, when they
open only at 10.
18.When are you going on vacation?
19. You are very impolite to people. Nobody wants to do business with you.
20.Maybe it will rain in the evening.
21. In May we will be taking exams.
22. Soon we will pass the exams and go to the sea.
23. You don't prepare too hard. You won't do the exam well.
24. Would you mind cleaning your room? - Of course, I will clean it tomorrow.
25. I won't talk to you anymore.
26. It will snow soon.
27. I'm sorry you failed the exam. What are you going to do now?
29. On Friday we will play football with a team from another school.
30. On Tuesday I will go to the dentist.
31. I have a toothache, I will go to the doctor.
32. We're having a party tonight. -Who will you invite?
33. John: Tomorrow I am flying to London. Will you drop me off at the airport?
Bill: I'd love to. What time is your plane?
John: The plane will leave at 12.30.
Bill: We will be at the airport at 10.30, so I'll be waiting for you at 9 near
your home.
Two hours later.
Ted: When are you leaving for London?
John: Tomorrow at 12.30.
Ted: Give you a lift at the airport?
John: No thanks, Billy will take me by car.
34. I'm not sure if we will arrive on time.
35. How will you spend this money?