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

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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