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II. Think and say what is right
1. The members of the clubs share …
a) money
b) an apartment
c) professional interest.
2. In the past the clubs were to provide … for the upper-class men.
a. personal security
b. comfortable surroundings
c. comfortable surroundings
3. Among the most exclusive of sporting clubs are …
a. gardening clubs
b. recreational clubs
c. yachting and sailing clubs.
4. Most of the famous clubs are situated in an area known as …
a. Chinatown
b. Soho
c. Clubland.
III. Find the English equivalents in the text:
a) вступительный взнос
b) разделять профессиональный интерес
c) стойкие консерваторы
d) высокопоставленный
e) преимущественно служащие министерства финансов
f) самые престижные лондонские клубы
g) члены королевской семьи
h) экстравагантность и эксцентричность
i) кавалерия и гвардия
j) знак исключительности
k) присоединены к университетам
l) многочисленные клубы для игры в гольф
m) обеспечить условия для образования и отдыха
n) условия для вступления
o) местные отделения партий
p) поболтать с друзьями
IV. Give annotation of the text in Russian or in English.
V. Discussion point
Think about clubs in your country (city), their orientation, the facilities they provide.
Compare them with clubs in Great Britain. Speak about their advantages and disadvantages.
Give your ideas for setting up a club of your own.
The Season
A. Read the text "The Season" quickly and try to understand what it is about and what information is already known to you.
B. Suggested Activities.
I. Read the text "Season" and answer the questions.
1. What does the term "The Season" imply?
2. How many main events are there in Great Britain?
3. What is Glyndebourne famous for?
4. What can a visitor of Derby Day do at the gathering?
5. What are double-decked buses designated for?
6. Where can the members of the Royal Academy of Arts present their works?
7. Do the Queen and the royals attend the main racing event at Ascot?
8. What is the climax of this event?
9. Where are the most interesting sport matches held?
10. What is the most prestigious award at Henley Regatta?
11. Who can you name among the keen polo players?
12. What event is called "Glorious Goodwood"?
13. Who holds the position of a seniour member of the Royal Yacht Squadron?
14. Where does the name of the event at Lord's come from?
II. Say if it is true or false.
1. Large firms invite clients to attend as their guests as a form of "corporate
hospitability".
2. There are a lot of enclosures for the public on Epsom Downs.
3. Derby Day is attended by people from all walks of life.
4. The Queen and the members of the royal family drive along the course in an
open Jaguar on the opening day at Ascot.
5. Women show off their extravagant manners on Ladies day.
6. The main tennis event is held in London.
7. A very special tradition of the tennis event at Wimbledon is having a party.
8. Athletes from Great Britain and the USA take part in Henley Regatta.
9. The most prestigious award at Henley is the Cup Final.
10. "Glorious Goodwood" is held in Wessex.
11. Only Duke of Edinburgh is present at Cowes.
12. The test match is played every summer at Lord's between the England team
and an Italian team.
III. Give annotation of the text in Russian or in English.
Animals
A. Read the text "Animals" quickly and try to understand what it is about and what information is already known to you.
B. Suggested Activities.
I. Think and answer:
1. What facts prove the importance of animals in British life?
2. Are there any requirements for dog-owners?
3. What animals do the British people keep as pets?
4. What purposes do the people breed dogs for?
5. What's the main aim of the protesters against hunting, whaling and the fur
industry?
6. Where are the animals kept in a near-natural environment in Britain?
II. Find the English equivalents in the text:
a) быть изображенным на портрете
b) предупреждение преступлений по отношению к животным
c) иметь лицензию
d) разводят для участия в гонках
e) собаки-поводыри
f) разыскивать взрывчатые вещества
g) чемпион
h) рекламировать искусство верховой езды
i) прогулки на ослах
j) скаковой круг, ипподром
k) вынос знамени (см. стр. 130)
l) преследовать по открытой местности
m) запретить жестокое обращение
n) значительное сопротивление
o) безответственное обращение с животными
p) условия, близкие к естественным
III. Give annotation of the text in English.
Gambling
A. Read the text "Gambling" quickly and try to understand what it is about and what information is already known to you.
B. Suggested Activities.
I. Read the text quickly and try to understand what information is already known
to you.
II. Check the comprehension of the text by choosing the version which you think is
correct.
| 1. Gambling is | { | a) popular | } | in Great Britain. |
| b) unpopular | ||||
| c) of no interest |
2. The Premium Bonds owner has a chance of
a) winning a large cash prize
b) winning a car
c) investing money.
5. Interest on investors' money is paid
a) to investors.
b) into a prize fund.
c) to the savings bank.
6. Football pools are one of the most popular forms of
a) advertising.
b) housing.
c) gambling.
III. Pick out the facts related to
a) the forms of gambling.
b) the forms and the size of prizes.
c) the basic principle of various forms of gambling.
Chapter VI