I. Watch the video below and do the general comprehension test under it.
Rutube:
Fill in the gaps in the transcript below:
The United Kingdom is located in northwestern Europe and includes the island of Great Britain, islands, and part of Ireland. The country is by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the Irish Sea, and the English Channel. The coastline, around 12,500 km long, and the surrounding waters, covering important oil and gas reserves, offer the nation protection, particularly from in Continental Europe.
The United Kingdom's main geographic challenge is the integration of the British Isles. The rugged topography of the islands has the development of strong regional . Competing regions like Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland make it difficult to control from the core region, especially in the lowlands around London. The upcoming Scottish referendum for independence reflects the continued regional for autonomy from London.
When British governments overcome domestic divisions, they can turn their attention . Control over the surrounding seas was vital for in the Mediterranean and Atlantic Oceans, leading to the development of the British Empire. coal and , with an river and canal system, were among the factors that propelled the country to lead the Industrial Revolution in the 1800s. The dominance of the Royal gave Britain control of the oceans and global trade.
The United Kingdom's from Continental Europe offers protection, as a united European empire could challenge the country's independence. Having a voice in the European Union and strong military and economic with the United States helps London this potential threat.
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II. In the transcript find English equivalents for the following Russian ones:
окружена Атлантическим Океаном = by the
отделенность от континентальной Европы Ла-Маншем = with the English Channel
рваная береговая линия = a
месторождения нефти и газа = and
обеспечивать защиту от соперников = to from
интеграция/объединение Британских островов = of
способствовать развитию = to
национальные особенности (дословно:идентичности) = a
сохранять контроль из ключевого региона = to from the
плодородные низменности =
стремление к автономии от... = from
преодолеть внутреннюю разобщенность = to
жизненно необходимый для доминирования = for
сложная система каналов = an canal system
помочь стране стать лидером промышленной революции = to the Industrial Revolution
бросить вызов независимости страны = to
сильные военные и экономические связи с... = strong with
помогать противостоять потенциальной угрозе = to help this potential
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III. Record your oral answers to the following questions:
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Where is the United Kingdom located geographically? (0:02)
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Which bodies of water surround the United Kingdom? (0:11)
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How long is the coastline of the United Kingdom, and what natural resources are found in its surrounding waters? (0:20)
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What is the main geographic challenge of the United Kingdom, according to the transcript? (0:31)
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Which regions of the United Kingdom are mentioned as having strong regional identities? (0:37)
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Why is control over the surrounding seas important for the United Kingdom? (1:01)
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What role did coal and iron deposits play in the development of the United Kingdom during the Industrial Revolution? (1:11)
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How did the dominance of the Royal Navy contribute to Britain's global influence? (1:24)
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How does the United Kingdom's detachment from Continental Europe serve as a form of protection? (1:29)
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What international alliances does the United Kingdom maintain to counter potential threats to its independence? (1:38)
IV. Label the Map: Great Britain and Surrounding Areas
Fill in the blanks by typing the correct names of the regions and seas in the boxes below..
1. the 2. 3. the 4. the5. 6. the7. the 8. the
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V. Study the grammar rules on Participle I
What two Participles I are used in the video as adverbial modifiers?
VI. Prepare a summary for the video above, use at least 5 Participles I as adverbial modifiers. Record your retelling sending it for a check before the class.
Use these guidelines for summaries, picking something form them to suit the contex:
- In the given lecture the speaker touches upon / raises / addresses / discusses the problem / issue / question of… / …
- In the given talk/ discourse on… (обсуждении чего-либо) the speaker speculates on (размышляет о)/ tells us about / describes …. / lays out… /sets out (четко излагает) reasons for…/objections to…/limitations to / the pros and cons of … / shortcomings (изъяны) of ….
- The video is centred around...
- According to the lecturer/speaker, ….
- The speaker is convinced that….
- The speaker tells about.... pointing out to the fact that… / the advantages of / the factors contributing to…
- ....emphasizes (делает упор на) the necessity of… / the importance of… / …. //the ... of... is emphasized. And the evidence for that is provided. Particularly,...
- To support his arguments/assertion(утверждение), he/she draws the example of… / provides evidence (приводит доказательства, свидетельство) of...
- To strengthen his position, he …
- As to…/ Concerning…. / Regarding…. / = Касательно чего-либо, …
- The speaker fervently(яро)/strongly / tacitly (молчаливо) supports /advocates / criticizes / denounces (=strongly criticizes) …. insisting on (настаивая на) / underpinning (обосновывая) his position by
- The speaker enumerates the attributes of /prerequisites (необходимые условия) of / reasons for / dangers of /side-effects of / benefits of / weaknesses of / strengths of
- The speaker discusses (говорит о) ….
- Obviously, the aim of this talk is to prod us to think about / make us V1 / discourage us from Ving / to educate us on /about... / to put is on the alert about (насторожить на по поводу) / caution us against / inspire us to smth / to inspire smb to V1 / to inspire our interest in
- To raise public awareness of… =заставить всех задуматься о…
- To gain currency all over the world = завоевать популярность во всем мире
- Educational speech
- Informative
- My take away (вывод)is …
- В изложении не делайте выводов, если вас не просят в задании!