Memorize and reproduce Dialogue 2.

21. Fill in the missing remarks of the dialogue “The Altai”.

A.: Could you tell me something about the Altai?

B.: Yes, I’ll do it with pleasure.

A.: ….

B.: The Altai mountains are a vast range in southern Siberia.

A.: ….

B.: The name derives from a Mongolian word that means “golden”.

A.: ….

B.: The great variety in landscape makes it one of the most beautiful mountain ranges of Russia.

A.: ….

B.: The region boasts caves, waterfalls, rivers with fast moving rapids and more than 7,000 lakes.

A.: ….

B.: These mountains still host rare snow leopards. Maral deer live here.

A.: ….

B.: Rafting, rock climbing, mountain biking and horseback riding opportunities are very popular here.

A.: ….

B.: If you are ready to have an adventure trip, there is no better place than the Altai Mountains.

DIALOGUE 3

A new-comer in St. Petersburg

New-comer: Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the “Druzhba” hotel? I’m a stranger here; I’ve just arrived in St. Petersburg.

Passer-by: Oh, it’s quite a long way from here.

New-comer: Yes, I know, but my friends advised me to put up at his hotel.

Passer-by: Your friends are right; it is one of the best hotels. You may go by underground there. It’s the quickest way to get there, though you’ll have to change on to a bus in Lev Tolstoy Square or walk.

New-comer: What bus shall I change on to?

Passer-by: The 65 bus will take you to Popov street. It is only one stop from the underground station.

New-comer: Thank you very much. Is it possible to get there by tram or trolley-bus? I haven’t seen anything of St. Petersburg yet and I’ve heard so much about this beautiful city!

Passer-by: You can get on the 1 trolley-bus. It will take you as far as Palace Square where you may get off. When you have admired the wonderful view around you, take the 10 bus.

New-comer: Where must I get off for the “Druzhba” hotel?

Passer-by: In Popov street, but you’d better ask the conductor to put you down, otherwise you may miss your stop.

New-comer: I’m very much obliged to you.

Passer-by: That’s all right.

Memorize and reproduce Dialogue 3.

Make up and act dialogues concerning the following assignments.

1. You are a new-comer in Moscow. You ask a passer-by how to get to the Red Square from Tverskaya street.

2. A new-comer asks you how to get to the “Tsentralnaya” hotel from the Belgorod Technological Academy of Building Materials.

LISTENING

24. Listen to the Text “Resources of Russia” about natural resources found in the Russian Federation.

a) Answer the questions that follow.

1. Is the Russian Federation very rich in natural resources?

2. What mineral resources does this country produce?

3. What can you say about the development of the chemical industry?

4. How is energy generated?

5. How is Russian farmland used?

6. What is the main agricultural product?

b) Check your answers with Tapescript 3A of the Text.

c) Retell the story about resources of the Russian Federation.

d) Tell your groupmates about well-known deposits of coal, oil or gas found in the Russian Federation.

25. Listen to the Text “St. Petersburg” about the second largest city of the Russian Federation.

a) As you listen, take notes under the following headings.

- The historical background of St. Petersburg.G

- The beauty of St. Petersburg.

- The numerous renamings of the city.

- St. Petersburg during the Great Patriotic War.

- St. Petersburg is an industrial, cultural and educational centre.

- Places of interest.

b) Check your answers with your groupmates.

c) Read Tapescript 3B of the Text. Look up the words you do not know in your dictionary.

d) Retell the Text.

UNIT 4

MOSCOW

READING AND DISCUSSION

TEXT 4A

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