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Змістовий модуль № 1 “History of Britain. Economy and Geography of the United Kingdom.”

Навчальні цілі: опрацювавши навчальний матеріал цього модуля, студент повинен вміти охарактеризувати основні етапи історичного розвитку країни, дати оцінку діяльності певних історичних осіб, описати географічне положення країни її клімат, та пов’язати особливості географічного положення з економічним розвитком країни, знати основні галузі промисловості країни та характеристику найбільших промислових міст, знати особливості адміністративного та географічного поділу країни.

Семінарське заняття №1Тема: History of Great Britain.

Питання для обговорення1. Mysterious Stonehenge. Early Britain.2. The Roman Conquest of Britain.3. The Anglo-Saxon Conquest of Britain.4. The Roman Invasion.5. Medieval England.6. Tudor England.7. The Conflict between King and Parliament: the Civil War; the Restoration of the Monarchy.8. The18th Century: the Agricultural Revolution; the Industrial Revolution.9. Victorian Britain.10. Britain’s Decline as a World Power.11. World War I.12. The Years of Depression.13. World War II. Post-War Reconstruction.14. The 60s and 70s.15. Britain and Ireland.

Виконання практичних завдань1.Describe the main characteristics of: Parliament in the 18th century. The Agricultural Revolution. The Industrial Revolution.2. List the historical events in relations between Britain and Ireland.3.List the causes of the troubles in Northern Ireland.4. Read the text and do some exercises.

The Thatcher RevolutionThe Thatcher 'revolution' didn't begin in the '80s — the Iron Lady, as she has been dubbed, was elected Prime Minister in 1979 — but it did dominate the decade.

Political observers from all over the world argue that it has been her single influence and her steadfast commitment to her own form of Conservatism which has been responsible for the nation's dramatic shift in attitudes. A shift, until the advent of the '80s, thought by most people to be impossible.

The grocer's daughter from Grantham — Britain's first woman prime minister — has served more consecutive years in office than any other Prime Minister since 1827.

Throughout the decade she has come through crisis after crisis — many, some would say, of her own making.

In 1982 she faced an invasion of the Falkland Islands — barren lumps of rock in the South Atlantic Ocean — by right wing aggressors from Argentina. In this instance she met force with force, dispatching a military Task Force to replant the Union Flag in Port Stanley, the islands' capital.

Britain suffered the harsh effects of a world economic recession, with record unemployment. Battles with the trade unions and rioting in the country's most deprived areas were dealt with in the same way. The year-long miners' strike, starting in 1984, was the high point of a decade of industrial confrontation.

Despite all this, she became even more popular with the electorate, and won the biggest post-war majority in the House of Commons.

Mrs. Thatcher once said she wanted Britain to make a return to Victorian values. In many respects the country has.

Most significant is Mrs. Thatcher's creation of a new breed of Briton. Seizing upon the driving forces of greed and selfishness Mrs. Thatcher has, deliberately or not, appealed to many voters for the simple reason that they feel they have more to gain under Tory rale.

Budgets throughout the '80s have whittled down income tax, and state-owned facilities such as water and British Gas have been handed over to voters along with council houses.

Mrs. Thatcher's popularity has been built from people wanting more money in their pockets, more home ownership, more of everything.

Thatcherism gave birth to a society of Filofax and cellular phone-wielding Yuppies, a new class drawn from a cross section of other classes, backgrounds and educations.

The Sixties, they say, was a decade of one long party. The'70s languished in their wake as a kind of hangover. The '80s has been the time when half the nation has woken up, started to feel better, and gone out for another party. The other half of the nation has stayed in — too broke to set foot outside the house.

After a decade of Thatcherism people, overall, ARE better off.But, some people argue, when Britain has enjoyed such great possessions of

knowledge, wealth and communications, why has it still allowed its industry, institutions and world standing to fall to such a low level?

When the need for knowledge has been so great, why have the government's actions been so dire as to result in discouraging young men and women from entering further education?

When the need and support for health, health education and research has been so great—especially since the discovery of the AIDS virus — why has the government's continual battering of the NHS gone on?

When have Britons been so money-grabbing, yet so generous, bearing in mind the successes of Live Aid, Children in Need etc?Mrs. Thatcher has been a great leader — great in terms of achieving what she set out to

do. Whether historians will judge her as truly great in terms of furthering Britain's national spirit and identity, only time will tell...

1. Why is Mrs. Thatcher's period in office considered a 'revolution'?

2. The article contains pros and cons with regard to Mrs. Thatcher's period in office. Make a list of the points:

In Favour Against

5.During the 1960s and 1970s, Britain was faced two major problems: its continuing loss of influence in world affairs, and economy. Fill in the table.

Loss of influence in world affairs Economy

Основна література1. Голицынский Ю.Б. Великобритания. Страноведение. – Спб.: КАРО, 2003. –

С. 36-243.2. Гапонів А.Б., Возна М.О. Лінгвокраїнознавство. Англомовні країни.

Підручник для студентів та викладачів вищих навчальних закладів. –Вінниця: НОВА КНИГА, 2005. – С. 10-214.

3. Радовель В.А. Страноведение: Великобритания. –Ростов н/Д: Феникс, 2005. –С.8-24.

4. Сhistopher Garwood, Gugliemo Gardani, Edda Peris. Aspects of Britain and the USA. – Oxford University Press, P. 20-33.

5. James O’Driscoll. Britain. - Oxford University Press, P.15-30.6. Павлоцкий В.М. British Studies. Книга по страноведению. –СПб.: КАРО,

2000. – С. 275-366.Додаткова література

7. Гужва Т.М., Гусак Т.М. The Parth to University.Тести з англійської мови для студентів університетів та абітурієнтів: Навчальний посібник. – Київ: Фірма «ІНКОС», Центр учбової літератури, 2008. -416с.8. Полупан В.Л., Полупан О.П., Махова В.В., English-speaking countries: Х.: Видавнича группа «Академія», 2000. – 236с.9. Susan Sheerin, Jonathan Seath, Gillian White. Spotlight on Britain. Oxford University Press, 140 p.10. World Book Encyclopedia. Chicago, 1993.11. British Multimedia Encyclopedia.12. Microsoft Encyclopedia Deluxe “Encarta 2000”.

Семінарське заняття №2Тема: Geographical Position of the United Kingdom. Economy of the Country.

Питання для обговорення1. Geographical Position of the United Kingdom. 2. The Islands of Great Britain:- the Islands of England;- the Islands of Scotland;- the Isle of Man.3. Climate in Britain.4. Parts of the Country.

5. British Economy.6. The Population of the Country.7. A cross England to Scotland.8. The Main Cities of the United Kingdom.

Виконання практичних завдань1. Read the text and choose the right answer to the questions below.

ROBIN HOODRobin Hood was a legendary hero, well known and loved by the poor people of

England. He was tall and handsome, strong and brave, and there was no better archer in the neighbourhood of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest. After Duke William conquered England, he took away lands and houses, money and cattle from the Anglo-Saxons and gave them to the Normans. Many poor Anglo-Saxons became the serfs of the Normans.

One day the Normans came with many soldiers to Robin's house. There was a terrible fight in which Robin's father was killed. The Normans took everything from the house and burnt it down. Only Robin was saved because he fought so bravely that no soldier could kill him or take him prisoner. And he ran away to the great forest of Sherwood.

A great number of poor men, who wanted to take revenge upon the oppressors, joined him soon. They made him their leader. Robin Hood and his men fought against monks and Norman barons who oppressed the people. Robin Hood took money from the oppressors and gave it to the poor people. The poor people loved Robin and his men whom they called the Merry Men. Robin became known as Robin of Sherwood Forest or Robin Hood.1. What was Robin Hood famous for?a) He was a very handsome man.b) He was the Normans' leader.c) He was the best archer.2. What did Duke William do after he had conquered England?a) He built towns and roads.b) He took away lands, houses and cattle.c) He gave money to the poor people.3. Why could the Normans not take Robin prisoner?a) Robin killed them all.b) Robin fought bravely.c) Robin ran away to the forest.4. How did Robin and his men fight against the oppressors?a) They gave their money to the poor people.b) They plundered the Normans and made them their slaves.c) They surrounded and killed them.5. Why did the poor people join Robin in the forest?a) They dreamed of becoming robbers.b) They enjoyed to live in the forest.c) They wanted to take revenge on the oppressors.2. Read the text and choose the right answer to the questions below.

THE TOWN-SPA BATH

Bath is the oldest spa in Britain, created by the Romans in the first century of our era. Thousands' of visitors came then and are still coming to these hot springs. The Romans built their first pools, pump-rooms, steam-rooms, theatres, villas. In archeological interest they equal those of Pompei in Italy. Here you can watch the wonderful skill and craftmanship of the Romans, the way they laid the heating pipes under the mosaic floors and piped hot water to the swimming-pools and massage-rooms.Before the Romans the hot springs were used by ancient tribes. Then there came the Saxons, then the Normans — layer after layer — all were attracted by the hot health-giving springs of Bath.The mineral springs of Bath are the only natural hot springs in Britain. They are of great medical value. You can bathe in these radioactive waters or drink them.The town is situated in a hollow, surrounded by sloping green hills. On their sides the buildings rise in rows, terraces, squares and streets. The architectural ensemble of the town is unique not only in England but in all Europe. Bath was the only city of the 18th

century built in one style, of one stone and of one inspiration: harmony.1. Who created the ancient town of Bath?a) the Saxons; b) the Angles; c) the Romans;2. What can Bath be equal to in archeological interest?a) the Colosseum; b) the Pornpei; c) the Parthenon.3. What attracts thousands of people to the town of Bath? a) ancient remains; b) unique architecture; c) mineral springs.4. Where is the town of Bath situated?a) on the hills; b) in a hollow; c) by the sea.5. What is the most character is tic feature of the city's architecture?a) one style and stone; b) marble columns; c) beautiful bridges.3. Match the terms with their correct definitions.1 The British Isles2 Britain3 The United KingdomEngland, Scotland and Wales. :

A group of islands including Britain and Ireland.England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and a number of small islands. 4. Complete the table.Highest mountain ..................................................................Longest mountain range..........................................................Flattest area ..................................................................Longest rivers .................................................................. 5. Read the text and match the terms with their correct definitions.

Conurbations and New TownsThe highest densities are to be found in conurbations (see the black areas on

the map), which are groups of once separate towns that have grown to form a single community. Although Britain is short of housing, planners like to keep a belt of undeveloped land around cities known as a green belt to reduce pollution and provide open spaces for leisure. This has meant that the only alternative to the redevelopment of slum areas in the conurbations (such as the Docklands

development in London) has been the creation of New Towns such as Harlow in Essex. The industrial area in these purpose-built towns is separate from housing and there are more green, open spaces. New Towns have partially failed, however, especially since many are near enough to conurbations for people to use them as dormitory towns (towns where a large percentage of the population commutes daily to work in a conurbation) and recent government policy has been to expand existing towns like Telford and Milton Keynes (formed from the amalgamation of a group of villages), which is cheaper than creating an entirely new town.1 conurbations2 dormitory towns3 green belt4 new townstowns built in accordance with the principles of town planning so that their various functions are related to one another in the most efficient and satisfying manner;groupings of towns that were formerly separate, forming single large communities;towns in which people live, but do not work; area of parks and farmland encircling an urban area and protected from development.1 Name the main conurbations in Britain.2 What are the advantages of new towns?3 Why have they not been completely successful?6. Complete the table.Weather features Causesvery changeable weather .........................................................few extremes in temperature ........................................................South warmer than North .........................................................West milder than East ..........................................................frequent local variations…….. ….................................................. West wetter than East……………………………………….7. Read the text and do some exercises.

Ethnic and National MinoritiesPeople have been coming to settle in Britain for centuries from many parts of the

world. Some came to avoid political or religious persecution, others to find a better way of life or an escape from poverty.

The Irish have long made homes in Britain. Many Jewish refugees started a new life in the country towards the end of the nineteenth century and in the 1930s' and after 1945 large numbers of other European refugees settled in Britain. The large :communities from the West Indies and 5 3uth Asian sub-continent date principally from the 1950s and 1960s. There are also sizeable groups from the United States and Canada, as well as Australians, Chinese and various European communities such as Greek and Turkish Cypriots, Italians and Spaniards. More recently Ugandan Asians and people from Latin America, Indo-China and Sri Lanka have sought refuge in Britain.

In 1985-87, according to the results of a sample survey, the non-white population of Great Britain was about 2.4 million (some 4.5 per cent of the total population), of whom about 43 per cent were born in Britain; one in three was aged under 16 and

about one in six aged 45 or over. Although members of the non-white population are disproportionately concentrated in the areas of greatest deprivation in the inner cities, where the disadvantages they share with the poorer sections of the indigenous community are compounded by racial discrimination, progress has undoubtedly been made over the last 20 years in several areas of life. Many individuals have achieved distinction in their careers and in public life and the proportion of ethnic minority workers in professional and managerial jobs has increased. There are at present three black Members of Parliament and one Asian Member of Parliament and the number of ethnic minority councillors in local government is growing.1 List the periods in which the majority of immigrants came to Britain.2 Find out the reasons why they emigrated to Britain.3 What percentage of the non-white population in Britain are immigrants?4 Where does the majority of the non-white population in Britain live?

Основна література1. Голицынский Ю.Б. Великобритания. Страноведение. – СПб.: КАРО, 2003. –

С. 3-22.2. Гапонів А.Б., Возна М.О. Лінгвокраїнознавство. Англомовні країни.

Підручник для студентів та викладачів вищих навчальних закладів. –Вінниця: НОВА КНИГА, 2005. – С. 10-214.



5. James O’Driscoll. Britain. - Oxford University Press, P. 31-55.6. Павлоцкий В.М. British Studies. Книга по страноведению. – СПб.: КАРО,

2000. – С.6-11.Додаткова література

7. Гужва Т.М., Гусак Т.М. The Parth to University.Тести з англійської мови для студентів університетів та абітурієнтів: Навчальний посібник. – Київ: Фірма «ІНКОС», Центр учбової літератури, 2008. -416с.8. Полупан В.Л., Полупан О.П., Махова В.В., English-speaking countries: Х.: Видавнича группа «Академія», 2000. – 236с.9. Susan Sheerin, Jonathan Seath, Gillian White. Spotlight on Britain. Oxford University Press, 140 p.10. World Book Encyclopedia. Chicago, 1993.11. British Multimedia Encyclopedia.12. Microsoft Encyclopedia Deluxe “Encarta 2000”.

Змістовий модуль № 2«Political Structure of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern

Ireland. Education in Great Britain».Навчальні цілі: після опрацювання навчального матеріалу даного

модуля студент повинен знати особливості виборної та політичної системи країни: обов’язки та права королеви, прем’єр-міністра, повноваження парламенту; національні символи країни; генеалогічне дерево правлячої династії; особливості системи освіти у країні, визначити її сильні та слабкі сторони у порівнянні з вітчизняною системою, провідні університети країни та особливості навчального процесу в них.

Семінарське заняття №1Тема: Political Structure of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Питання для обговорення1. The British Monarchy.2. The UK Government.3. The House of Commons.4. The House of Lords.5. The Cabinet.6. Political Parties.7. The Royal Family.8. National Emblems of the UK. Виконання практичних завдань1. Complete the following table.Constitution of the United KingdomMain characteristic:.................................................................Based on:.................................................................................Main principles:.......................................................................2. Match the following terms with their correct definition.1) rule of law2) separation of powers3) supremacy of ParliamentA. There is no legal opposition to Parliament.B. Everyone is equal before the law.C. Laws are made, put into effect, and interpreted by different bodies.

3. List and discuss the advantages of monarchies and republics Monarchies RepublicsAdvantages Disadvantages Advantages Disadvantages

4. Match the following terms with their definitions.1) constituency2) by-election3) back-benchera) special election held to fill an unexpected vacancyb) electoral districtc) MP who does not hold office in government or opposition

5. Complete this diagram. The SovereignHouse of Commons House of Lords……….elected members …….Archbishops Hereditary Peers ……. …Bishops...... ……PeersPresided over by: Presided over by: Main function:........................... Main function:....................

6. Worries over the gradual loss of individual rights under Mrs. Thatcher have led the Labour Party to promise to introduce reforms.

Labour reformers to back elected 'Lords'LABOUR PARTY proposals tor a Charter of Rights, safeguarded by an elected

second chamber, were set out yesterday by Roy Hattersley, the party's deputy leader.

Dismissing the case for a single, all-embracing Bill of Rights, he argued that a programme of legislation — ranging from a Freedom of Information Act to changes in the criminal justice and employment laws — was a more practical method of guaranteeing and extending civil liberties. A Labour government's reforms would include measures to expose the conduct of the secret services to parliamentary scrutiny.

Although replacement of the House of Lords by an elected second chamber is not a priority for the early years of a Labour Government, Mr Hattersley suggested that such a chamber be given new powers to delay until after a general election any legislation that threatened individual rights. The result would be to protect Labour's changes from a subsequent authoritarian government.

He identified the principal ingredients for a Charter of Rights as: A Freedom of Information Act replacing the law on official secrets with a public

"right to know". A Security Services Act bringing the operations of MI5 and MI6 under the

general supervision of ;Commons Select Committee made u[of senior members of Parliament.

Reductions in the power of: ministerial patronage by giving the Commons a veto over senior appointments such as the chairmanship of nationalized industries, the BBC and various boards. A Commons committee would be entitled to stage American style "confirmation" hearings if nominee were though poorly qualified for the job.

A Right to Privacy Act "to protect he citizen against intrusion by an increasingly authoritarian state". The Press Council would cease to be funded by newspapers and would have a statutory duty to adjudicate in cases of needless harassment.

Mr. Hattersley said the change; would be matched by early commitments to reform the courts and legal system, including an extension of legal aid in order to achieve greater equality before the law. There would be stronger legislation to outlaw discrimination on grounds о race, sex or sexual orientation. The new law would allow closer monitoring of public and private sector recruitment policy and practice.

Employment rights proposed in the European Social Charter would be enacted to

provide better protection against unreasonable and arbitrary dismissal. But workplace rights for women could also be enhanced by providing more child care and flexible working arrangements.

Attacking the Government's record on individual rights, the Labour deputy leader accused Mrs. Thatcher of an assault on civil liberties.

"No Government in our history has concentrated more power in Whitehall and Westminster", Mr. Hattersley declared. "No prime minister in the modern era has been more impatient with dissent, more intolerant of criticism, more determined to bully and bribe broadcasters into providing support."

Paddy Ashdown, leader of the Liberal Democrats, last night attacked the Labour proposals 'as feeble'. He said: "A Bill of Rights is an essential, guaranteed and constitutional buttress for individual freedom, particularly in our centralised and unrepresentative political system."Make a list of the proposed reforms.1 ...........................................................................................................................2…………………………………………………………………………………

parliamentary scrutiny of the secret services3 ...........................................................................................................................5 ………………………………………………………………………………………………..7. The following article lists the arguments in favour of and against the House of Lords. Read the article and complete the table that follows it.The House of Lords is back at work next week: some say it should never work again

The Lords don't represent anybody. Nobody can question what they do. If we, the people, don't like what they get up to we aren't even allowed to vote against them.

The House of Lords is a dumping ground for failed, old politicians. When you see them on television you would think they're going to fall down and die at any moment. How can they have any idea about what's going on on the streets, in the real world?

There's no place for all those ancient traditions in modern politics. What's the point of people dressing up in gowns every so often, having that silly old bloke sitting on the Woolsack and grown men calling each other "my noble Lord" all the time?

Basically the House of Lords is very unfair. Most of those old aristocrats and landowners are Conservatives. So you end up with a permanent Conservative Party majority that can block the policies of a Labour Government in the House of Commons.The Lords come from all walks of life. Peerages have been given to Trade Unionists, Clergymen and Industrialists. We represent society as a whole.

The House of Lords allows some of Britain's most distinguished people, politicians and otherwise, to have a say in how our country is governed. To have former Prime Ministers and experienced figures still helping the country with their knowledge is important.

The House of Lords is not dominated by old customs. We are prepared to change, indeed we installed television cameras years ago. The House of Commons is only doing that now. The traditions we do continue are important links with our

country's heritage.It is wrong to say we always agree with the Tory government. Because the

government has such a huge majority in the Commons, we are providing the only real opposition by questioning and changing its policies when they come before us.

Arguments in favour Arguments against 1………………………. 1………………………..2………………………. 2……………………….3………………………. 3………………………..

8. Draw Royal Family Tree.Основна література

1. Голицынский Ю.Б. Великобритания. Страноведение. – Спб.: КАРО, 2003. – С. 24- 31.

2. Гапонів А.Б., Возна М.О. Лінгвокраїнознавство. Англомовні країни. Підручник для студентів та викладачів вищих навчальних закладів. –Вінниця: НОВА КНИГА, 2005. – С. 10-214.



5. James O’Driscoll. Britain. - Oxford University Press, P. 31-55.6. Павлоцкий В.М. British Studies. Книга по страноведению. –СПб.: КАРО, 2000.

– С.6-11.Додаткова література

7. Гужва Т.М., Гусак Т.М. The Parth to University.Тести з англійської мови для студентів університетів та абітурієнтів: Навчальний посібник. – Київ: Фірма «ІНКОС», Центр учбової літератури, 2008. -416с.

8. Полупан В.Л., Полупан О.П., Махова В.В., English-speaking countries: Х.: Видавнича группа «Академія», 2000. – 236с.

9. Susan Sheerin, Jonathan Seath, Gillian White. Spotlight on Britain. Oxford University Press, 140 p.

10. World Book Encyclopedia. Chicago, 1993.11. British Multimedia Encyclopedia.12. Microsoft Encyclopedia Deluxe “Encarta 2000”.

Семінарське заняття №2Тема: Education in Great Britain.

Питання для обговорення1. Historical Background.2. British Schools: organization, style, recent developments, public exams.3. Higher Education in Great Britain.4. British Universities: Oxbridge, the Old Scottish University, the Early 19th Century University, “Redbrick” University, the Newer Civic University. 5. Students’ Life in Oxford.6. The Open University.

Виконання практичних завдань

1.Complete this chart. Primary school

………………………………….. …………………………………………..

5 11 14 16 18I------------------------------------------1--------------------1-------------1-------------1..................................................................................................... 'A' levels-------------------------------------------1-------------------1------------1—-------1………………………………………………………………………………………………. Voluntary............................

2. List and discuss the similarities and differences between schooling in Britain and in your country.3. Founded in 1969 in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, the Open University - so called because it is open to all - does not require any formal academic qualifications to study for a degree, and many 'mature students' enrol. The university is non-residential and courses are mainly taught by post and by programmes on state radio and television. There are, however, short summer courses and special part-time study centres where the students can meet their tutors when they have problems.

List the three or four main differences between the Open University and ordinary universities.

Основна література1. Голицынский Ю.Б. Великобритания. Страноведение. – Спб.: КАРО, 2003. – С. 24- 31.2. Гапонів А.Б., Возна М.О. Лінгвокраїнознавство. Англомовні країни. Підручник для студентів та викладачів вищих навчальних закладів. –Вінниця: НОВА КНИГА, 2005. – С. 10-214.3. Радовель В.А. Страноведение: Великобритания. –Ростов н/Д: Феникс, 2005. –С.25-47.4. Сhistopher Garwood, Gugliemo Gardani, Edda Peris. Aspects of Britain and the USA. – Oxford University Press, P. 8-19.5. James O’Driscoll. Britain. - Oxford University Press, P. 31-55.6. Павлоцкий В.М. British Studies. Книга по страноведению. – СПб.: КАРО, 2000. – С.6-11.

Додаткова література7. Гужва Т.М., Гусак Т.М. The Parth to University.Тести з англійської мови для

студентів університетів та абітурієнтів: Навчальний посібник. – Київ: Фірма «ІНКОС», Центр учбової літератури, 2008. -416с.

8. Полупан В.Л., Полупан О.П., Махова В.В., English-speaking countries: Х.: Видавнича группа «Академія», 2000. – 236с.

9. Susan Sheerin, Jonathan Seath, Gillian White. Spotlight on Britain. Oxford University Press, 140 p.

10. World Book Encyclopedia. Chicago, 1993.11. British Multimedia Encyclopedia.12. Microsoft Encyclopedia Deluxe “Encarta 2000”.

Змістовий модуль № 3New Zealand.

London — the Capital of the United Kingdom.Washington D. C. — the Capital of the U.S.A.

Навчальні цілі: опрацювавши навчальний матеріал даного модуля, студент має володіти інформацією про державний прапор Нової Зеландії та інші національні символи країни, короткими відомостями з фізичної географії та демографії, коротким нарисом з історії країни, знати характеристику систем державного управління, освіти, та правопорядку, засобів масової інформації, національних видів спорту. Окрім того у студента має бути сформованим уявлення про найвидатніших письменників, поетів, художників та інших представників культури та мистецтва, що здобули всесвітнє визнання. Студент має бути обізнаним з національними святами, традиціями та звичками Нової Зеландії. Також робота з даним навчальним модулем передбачає засвоєння інформації про столиці Великої Британії – Лондон та Сполучених Штатів Америки – Вашингтон: історію їх створення, заселення, найвидатніші пам’ятки культури та архітектури.

Семінарське заняття №1Тема: New Zealand

Питання для обговорення1. Flag and National Symbols.2. Human Geography and Demographics.3. Wellington and Auckland.4. History.5. System of Government.6. System of Education.7. National Icons.

Виконання практичних завдань1. Decide whether the statements are true or false:

1. New Zealand is the most geographically isolated country on Earth. 2. The country itself consists of only two large islands - the North Island and the South Island. 3. Auckland is the capital of New Zealand. 4. Many famous films were made in New Zealand because of its beautiful scenery. 5. Most New Zealanders live in the South Island. 6. The usual climate throughout the country is mild, mostly cool temperate to warm temperate. 7. The New Zealand countryside is densely populated. 8. New Zealand is one of the most recently settled major land masses. 9. Abel Tasman and James Cook were the first Europeans to explore New Zealand. 10. The signing of the Treaty of Waitangi was a most peaceful one. 11. Maori is declared an official language in New Zealand. 12. New Zealand is a republic. 13. Education in New Zealand is free and compulsory between the ages of 6 and 15, and virtually the entire population is literate. 14. Rugby as a sport is very much part of New Zealand's national identity. 15. A kiwi and a kiwifruit are the same thing. 16. A New Zealand beekeeper Edmund Hillary is remembered for being the first man to climb Everest.

2. Match the events in the first column to the dates in the second column:The beginning of the Maori Wars 1987

Polynesian settlers arrived 1860sThe Treaty of Waitangi 1869Cultural revival of Maori 1907New Zealand flag introduced 1642New Zealand became an independent dominion 29May, 1953James Cook began the extensive surveys of the island 500-1300 ADThe Waitanga Day was announced February 6th, 1973Sir Edmund Hillary ascended the world's highest mountain 1865Full independence was granted by the UK to New Zealand 1931Abel Tasman sailed to the North and South Islands February 6, 1840Maori was created an official language 1769The New Zealand Royal Titles Act 1960s -1970sAn issue of political separation of the two island was voted 19533. Match the following words and word combinations to their correct meaning:Kiwi A national emblem of New Zealand sportsmenAotearoa A traditional Maori war danceSilver Fern A flightless bird native to New ZealandAll Blacks Long Cloud PiercerParihaka A legendary settlement where huge injustices were done by colonial governmentHaka The National Rugby Team

Основна література1. Гапонів А.Б., Возна М.О. Лінгвокраїнознавство. Англомовні країни. Підручник для студентів та викладачів вищих навчальних закладів. –Вінниця: НОВА КНИГА, 2005. – С. 422-446.2. Радовель В.А. Страноведение: Великобритания. –Ростов н/Д: Феникс, 2005. –С.274-291.3. Полупан В.Л., Полупан О.П., Махова В.В., English-speaking countries: Х.: Видавнича группа «Академія», 2000. – 236с.

Додаткова література1. World Book Encyclopedia. Chicago, 1993.2. British Multimedia Encyclopedia.3. Microsoft Encyclopedia Deluxe “Encarta 2000”.

Семінарське заняття №2Тема: London — the Capital of the United Kingdom. Washington D. C. — the Capital of the U.S.A.

Питання для обговорення1. Places of Interest of Washington: -the U.S. Capitol; -the White House;-Washington Monument; -Lincoln Memorial;-Memorials to T. Jefferson and F. D. Roosevelt; -the Kennedy Centre;

-the Smithsonian Institution; -War Memorials in Washington D. C.;

2. A Glimpse of London's Past. 3. London's Places of Interest: -the Tower of London; -the Houses of Parliament; -St. Paul's Cathedral;-Buckingham Palace; -Westminster Abbey.; -Royal Palaces: Windsor Castle. Leeds Castle. Hampton Court Palace. -Shopping Centres of London.

Виконання практичних завдань1. Write the correct word in the blanks.

10Downing Street Government Saint Paul's Outside West EndGreen Belt Monument docks boroughs City1. London is divided into 32- ... .plus the City.2. The City and each borough have their own… .3. … is the heart of London.4. .......... Cathedral still towers over other buildings.5. The … stands near the spot where the Great Fire started .6. The … is the center of Britain's government.7. The home of Prime Minister is Number … .2. Understanding the main idea. Circle the letter of the best answer.

1. London covers a/ 1,580, b/ 1,850 c/ 580 square kilometers.2. Central London covers about a/126, b/62, c/26 square kilometers.3. The City covers about a/10 b/1 c/ 100 sq. mile of Central London.4. A 62-meter stone column is called the a/ Monument, b/Piccadilly, c/ Tower.5. Whitehall is a broad a/road, b/avenue, c/street.

3. Complete the sentences with prepositions below.Through into |along Out off1. 10 Downing Street, is located just … Whitehall.2. Shopping districts spread … from two West End intersections3. The governmental buildings extend a broad avenue called Whitehall.4. Central London can be divided … three main sections.5. The river Thames flows … the heart of London.4. Write the correct word in the blanks.

Thames Southwest Romans London LondiniumWall Britain Start Germanic separate1. London began about A.D. 43, when … started to conquer Britain.2. The 6 mnj built a seaport on the … .3. The Romans called the port … .4. By the 200's, the Romans had built a … around London.5. In 410 the Roman troops in … were called home.6. The native Britons kept … alive as a trading center.7. After the Romans left, seafaring … tribes repeatedly attacked London.5. Scanning for the details.

1. The Angles and Saxons, divided England into a/ two, b/ four separate kingdoms.2. The a/ Angles, b/ Saxons, c/ Jutes controlled London.3. The Saxon king Edward the Confessor built a a/ church, b/ palace, c/ fortress.4. It became the start of the a/ City of Westminster, b/ City, c/ London.5. William the Conqueror was crowned in Westminster Abbey in a/1066, b/ 1660, c/1606.6. William granted Londoners a/ privileges, b/ Tower, c/ self-government.7. He built a castle, called the a/ White Hall, b/ White Tower, c/ Big Ben.8. The White tower today forms the a/central, b/ northern, c/ southern part of the Tower.9. About 1100, work began on a/ Old St. Paul's Cathedral, b/ Tower, c/ Big Ben.10. It was finished a/ 200, b/ 20, c/ 120 years later.

6. Complete the sentences with one of the following words.serious Gardens Soho Harrow ancestrydistricts Barbican professional famous cockney

1. The … have their special characters.2. Chelsea is known for its artists and … for its famous restaurants.3. The only "real" londoners are … .4. Soho has many people of French and Italian … .5. Most Londoners live in houses with … 6. … provides living quarters for about 6,500 people.7. The famous public schools for boys in London are.....… , Westminster andSt. Paul's.

7. Use the words from the box to complete the sentences.District Congress Capitol Universities capitalPresidential sports African school Site1. Washington, D.C. is the … of the United States.2. Its Population is 555,000, mostly … Americans /65,8%/.3. The District Columbia was established by … in 1791.4. George Washington selected the … for the capital.5. Maryland and Virginia ceded land for the … and the capital moved there in 1800.6. During the War of 1812, the British burned the … and White House.7. In 1961 Washingtonians were given the right to vote in … elections.8. Washington has 17 … and colleges, Harvard University being the largest.9. The Washington public … system includes 180 schools with 88,000 students.10. Three professional … teams play in the Washington area.8. Scan for the details and fill in the gaps.1. Washington has many imposing buildings and m ... .2. The Capitol and White House are the most h … .3. In Washington there is a monument to Ukrainian b. Taras Shevchenko.4. Washington Monument is a white marble о … dedicated George Washington.

5. The tallest s … in Washington, D.C. rises 555 feet /169m/.6. An e … inside carries visitors to the top to see much of the Washington area.7. Lincoln Memorial is a t … like white marble monument.8. 36 Doric с … 1 for each state that existed in Lincoln time - support the roof.9. Inside is a majestic m …statue of Lincoln seated in a chair.10. Painting and q … from Lincoln's writings appear on the interior walls.9. Scan for the details and circle the correct letter.1. Jefferson Memorial is ringed by a/ 26, b/ 36, c/ 32 columns.2. A a/ marble, b/ bronze statue of Jefferson stands inside.3. Quotations from Jefferson's writings appear on the a/ interior, b/ exterior walls.4. The Library of Congress houses the a/ Declaration of Independence, b/ the Constitution.5. Mount Vernon is in Virginia a/ 14, b/ 24, c/ 34 km of Washington.6. The fashionable Georgetown area was designated a national monument in a/1867, b/1967.7. Arlington National Cemetery contains graves of a/ servicemen, b/ Presidents.8. Marine Corps War Memorial is a dramatic a/ marble, b/ bronze sculpture.9. Among the city's beautiful parks are a/ North, b/ West Potomac Park.10. Many Washingtonians enjoy boating on the a/ Hudson, b/ Potomac River.10. Choose the words from the box to complete the sentences.

United States Interior architect Capitol StatueCornerstone Freedom session Base amateur1. The … is the center and heart of America.2. It is intimately linked with the lives of all the people of the … .3. It is a focal point of American ideals of … and opportunity.4. High above Congress there is the … of Freedom that crowns the Dome.5. On the … of the statue it reads "E Pluribus Unum" - "Out of Many, One".6. William Thornton, physician, turned amateur … to design the U.S. Capitol.7. President Washington laid the … for the Capitol on September 18, 1793.8. It was built to the plans of … architect William Thornton.9. Benjamin Latrobe, an English architect poured out his genius on the--.. .10. The Congress first met in … in the north wing in 1800.11. Scan for the details and circle the correct letter.1. British troops set fire to public buildings in Washington in a/1814,b/1812, c/1841.2. The act incensed Americans and shamed many a/officials, b/ Britons.3. "Cossacks spared Paris, but we spared not the Capitol," one a/man, b/ newspaper said.4. Capitol was completed in a/ 1824, b/ 1827, c/ 1814.5. 30 years later the building of Capitol was decorated with a/ marble, b/ a statue.6. The dome, capped by the Statue of Freedom, was completed in a/1836, b/ 1863.7. The statue is over a/ 6m, b/ 7m and weighing over 7 tons.8. A/ 36, b/ 46, c/ 26 columns represent the states of America at the time.

9. The building is 250 m in length, and a/ 100m, b/120 m, c/ 140m wide.10. It towers over a/ 59, b/ 95, c/ 65 m high.

Основна література1. Голицынский Ю.Б. Великобритания. Страноведение. – СПб.: КАРО, 2003. – С. 283- 298.2. Гапонів А.Б., Возна М.О. Лінгвокраїнознавство. Англомовні країни. Підручник для студентів та викладачів вищих навчальних закладів. –Вінниця: НОВА КНИГА, 2005. – С. 23-27; 224-232.3. Радовель В.А. Страноведение: Великобритания. –Ростов н/Д: Феникс, 2005. – С.89-114.4. Павлоцкий В.М. British Studies. Книга по страноведению. – СПб.: КАРО, 2000. – С.175-274.5. Вигран О.Ф., Константинова О.М. Meet the United States of America. Київ: Форум, 2002. – С. 6. Голицынский Ю.Б. Соединенные Штаты Америки. Страноведение. – СПб.: КАРО, 2003. – С.283-285.7. Радовель В.А. Страноведение: США. –Ростов н/Д: Феникс, 2006. – С.90-110.

Додаткова література1. Гужва Т.М., Гусак Т.М. The Parth to University.Тести з англійської мови для студентів університетів та абітурієнтів: Навчальний посібник. – Київ: Фірма «ІНКОС», Центр учбової літератури, 2008. -416с.2. Полупан В.Л., Полупан О.П., Махова В.В., English-speaking countries: Х.: Видавнича группа «Академія», 2000. – 236с.3. Susan Sheerin, Jonathan Seath, Gillian White. Spotlight on Britain. Oxford University Press, 140 p.4. Сhistopher Garwood, Gugliemo Gardani, Edda Peris. Aspects of Britain and the USA. – Oxford University Press, P. 8-19.5. James O’Driscoll. Britain. - Oxford University Press, P. 31-55.6. Davidson J.M. Lytle M.H. The United States. A History of the Republic. Prentice Hall Inc. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1981.7. Нестерчук Г.В., Іванова В.М. The USA and the Americans. Мінськ: Вища школа, 1999. 8. Eagle S. American Music. Longman Group UK Limited, 1995.9. Falk R. Spotlight on the USA. Oxford University Press, 1993.10. Fiedler E., Jonsen R. Norman-Risch M. America in Close-up. Longman Group UK Limited, 200311. Gordon P., Snow R.C. Kids. Learn America. Williamson Riblishing Charlotte, Vermont, 1992.12. Historic Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide. Silberne Sales Inc., 1990.13. The World Almanac and Book of Fcts. New York, 1996.14. World Book Encyclopedia. Chicago, 1993.15. British Multimedia Encyclopedia.16. Microsoft Encyclopedia Deluxe “Encarta 2000”.

Змістовий модуль № 4 «History of America. Geography and Economy of the United States of

America».

Навчальні цілі: опрацювавши навчальний матеріал модуля студент повинен володіти інформацією про етапи історичного розвитку країни, вміти дати оцінку діяльності певних історичних осіб, описати географічне положення країни її клімат, та пов’язати особливості географічного положення з економічним розвитком країни, знати основні галузі промисловості країни та характеристику найбільших промислових міст, знати особливості адміністративного та географічного поділу країни.

Семінарське заняття №1Тема: History of the USA.

Питання для обговорення1. The New World.2. The First English Settlements.3. Colonial America.4. The Independent Movement.5.The War for Independence.6.The American Civil War.7.The Late Nineteenth Century.8.The First Part of the 20th Century:

- World War I;- The Roaring Twenties. Depressions Years;- World War II;- The USA in a Divided World.

9.The Second Part of the 20th Century:- Two Great Powers on the Brink of War;- The Vietnam War;- The Reagan Years;- Bush and Clinton.

10. America in the 21st Centurу.

Виконання практичних завдань1. Read the text and describe the native Americans' opinion about the

explorers.NATIVES and EXPLORERS: IMPRESSIONS of the NEW WORLD

Christopher Columbus was so charmed by the Bahamas that he called the islands Paradise. Here are his impressions of what he saw there.

"This is the most beautiful island I have ever seen. There are some large lakes, and around them is the most wonderful forest. The land around the river is covered with trees. They are beautiful and green and different from ours, each with flowers and fruit. The Indians' houses are the most beautiful that I have ever seen. They are swept and very clean inside, and the furniture is nicely arranged. The evening air is sweet and fragrant. The mountains are high and beautiful. This country is the best

that language can describe."Amerigo Vespucci added much interesting to the previous description."First, I will describe the people. We found so many people here that we

couldn't count them. They are gentle and friendly. They have large bodies, and their colour is almost red. I think this is because they go naked, and they are red from sun. They have long black hair. They are attractive; however the men pierce their cheeks, lips, noses and ears. They wear blue stones, beautiful crystals, and white bones in their piercings. The women pierce only their ears. They live together without a king or a government. They have no metal except gold, and we hear they have a lot of gold. However we have not seen any. The Indians do not value gold. They arc so rich in pearls and in birds, animals and trees. If there is a paradise, I am sure it is not far from here."

And here is a glimpse of an Indian to the discoverers."The White people never cared for land or deer or bear. When we Indians kill meat, we eat it all up. When we dig roots or build houses we make little holes. We shake down acorns and pine nuts. We don't chop down the trees. We only use dead wood. But the while people plow up the ground, pull down the trees, kill everything. The tree says, "Don't hurt me. I'm sore." But they chop it down and cut it up. The Spirit of the Land hates them. The Indians never hurt anything, but the white people destroy all. They blast rocks and scatter them on the ground. The rock says, "Don't. You are hurting me". But the white people pay no attention. Everywhere the white man has touched the earth, it is sore.We didn't ask you, white men, to come here. The Great Spirit gave us this country as a home. You had yours. We didn't interfere with you. The Great Spirit gave us plenty of land to live on, and buffalo, deer, antelope and other game (wild animals used for food). But you have come here; you are taking my land from me, you are killing off our game, so it is hard for us to live. Now you tell us to work for a living, but the Great Spirit did not make us to work, but to live by hunting. You, white men, can work if you want to. We do not interfere with you. We do not want your civilization. We want to live as our fathers did, and their fathers before them.

Check your comprehension.

1.What did Columbus like about the land he found? 2. What were the natives' houses like, according to Columbus? 3. How does Vespucci describe the natives? 4. What did Vespucci admire about the natives he met? 5. What does it mean that the men "pierce" their cheeks, lips and noses? 6. In what are the impressions of two discoverers similar? 7. Why does the native American think "the spirit of the land" hates white people? 8. How does "the white man" make it hard for the natives to live? 9. Why don't the Indians want civilization? 10 Who is the Great Spirit?

2. Read the text and choose the right answer to the questions below.THE MAYFLOWER

In September 1620 a small ship the Mayflower left England. There were about one hundred people on board the ship. For seven long weeks the Mayflower sailed in the waves and storms of the Atlantic Ocean, and at last the people saw land. It was North America.

Long time they were walking along the coast looking for a good place to live. And

at last they found a place. There was a good harbour for ships there, some fields and forests near it and even a small river. The people began to build a village and called it "New Plymouth".

Winter came. The weather was very cold, more and more men fell ill. The people were tired and cold, they didn't have enough to eat. About half of the settlers died of starvation or epidemics that winter. When the houses were ready, the life of the people became easier, they had warm houses where they could live.

Red-skinned men came to the village as friends and helped the white people very much. They showed them how to plant corn, they taught them to catch wild turkeys. But the white men forgot about the Indians' help very quickly. Soon the colonists hove back the native population and took away their lands and destroyed them.1. How much time did it take the ship to cross the Atlantic? a) more than half a year; b) about a year and a half; c) about two months.2.What kind of place did the settlers find?a) it was a valley defended by the Appalachian mountains;b) it was the prairie in the central lowlands;c) it was a good harbor near the river.3. How did the settlers survive the first winter on the new land?a) over half of the colonists died of starvation;b) the people were successfully building their village;c) they were all ill and half dead.4. How did the Indians meet the colonists?a) they didn't help them in their work;b) they learnt the settlers to plant corn;c) they brought them presents and jewelry.5. How did the settlers thank the Indians for their help?a) they learnt the Indians to speak English;b) they took their lands away and drove them back;c) the colonists made friends with the Indians.3. Role play.Group A.Imagine that you are the British Parliament members. What are your reasons for not allowing America its independence? (Include political and economical interests of Great Britain. Find as many reasons as you can).Group B.Imagine that you are the American Continental Congress members. Try to persuade the British that you need to be independent. Try to be reasonable. Try to escape war.

Основна література1. Гапонів А.Б., Возна М.О. Лінгвокраїнознавство. Англомовні країни. Підручник для студентів та викладачів вищих навчальних закладів. –Вінниця: НОВА КНИГА, 2005. – С. 233-251.2. Вигран О.Ф., Константинова О.М. Meet the United States of America. Київ: Форум, 2002. – С.27-61. 3. Голицынский Ю.Б. Соединенные Штаты Америки. Страноведение. – СПб.: КАРО, 2003. – С. 37-247.4. Радовель В.А. Страноведение: США. –Ростов н/Д: Феникс, 2006. – С.8-32.

5. Сhistopher Garwood, Gugliemo Gardani, Edda Peris. Aspects of Britain and the USA. – Oxford University Press, P. 64-77.6. Randee Falk . Spotlight on the USA. Oxford University Press, 1993.- P.1-16.

Додаткова література7. Гужва Т.М., Гусак Т.М. The Parth to University.Тести з англійської мови для студентів університетів та абітурієнтів: Навчальний посібник. – Київ: Фірма «ІНКОС», Центр учбової літератури, 2008. -416с.8. Полупан В.Л., Полупан О.П., Махова В.В., English-speaking countries: Х.: Видавнича группа «Академія», 2000. – 236с.9. Davidson J.M. Lytle M.H. The United States. A History of the Republic. Prentice Hall Inc. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1981.10. Нестерчук Г.В., Іванова В.М. The USA and the Americans. Мінськ: Вища школа, 1999. 11. Eagle S. American Music. Longman Group UK Limited, 1995.12. Fiedler E., Jonsen R. Norman-Risch M. America in Close-up. Longman Group UK Limited, 200313. Gordon P., Snow R.C. Kids. Learn America. Williamson Riblishing Charlotte, Vermont, 1992.14. Historic Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide. Silberne Sales Inc., 1990.15. The World Almanac and Book of Fcts. New York, 1996.16. World Book Encyclopedia. Chicago, 1993.17. British Multimedia Encyclopedia.18. Microsoft Encyclopedia Deluxe “Encarta 2000”.

Семінарське заняття №2Тема: Geography and Economy of the United States of America.

Питання для обговорення1.1. Geographical Position of the USA.2.2. Geographical Division of the Country.3.3. Major Rivers and Lakes in the United States.4.4. The Climate of the United States.5.5. Population. Ethnic groups.6.6. A Brief History of the U.S. Economy.7.7. Inventions and Industrial Development.8.8. Economy and Business.9.9. Material-Economic Resources of the United States.

10.10. Economy of the American States.11.11. Achievements of American economy.

Виконання практичних завдань1. Read the text and choose the right answer to the questions below.

ROCKY MOUNTAINSThis system of parallel mountain ranges stretches down the western side of

North America from Alaska to New Mexico. For long, the Rockies cut off the Pacific seaboard of Canada and the United States from the rest of North America. In the early 19th century they were visited only by bears, pumas, deer and other furbearing animals. Later, the discovery of gold, copper, coal, silver, lead and iron, etc. led to the building of roads and railroads.

Within the Rocky Mountains there are many national parks where trees, plants, animals and birds are protected. The largest of these is the Yellowstone national park in Wyoming, with its great Geysers, its herds of bison, deer and antelope.

Among all the wonders and curiosities of the Rockies, two perhaps deserve mention. One is the grizzly bear, now a rather rare inhabitant, whose fierceness and shyness, great size and extreme deftness in moving have made him almost a legendary animal.

The other is the greatest redwood tree in the world or sequoia, with its amazingly tall, straight trunk, branchless for hundreds of feet from the ground. Sequoias are some of the oldest and biggest living things on earth. They grow sometimes to one hundred meters high. Sequoias are evergreen trees, having a very tough bark of about 15 centimetres thick. The fireproof bark helped Sequoias live through many forest fires.

Several great rivers rise in the Rocky Mountains, including the Colorado, the Columbia, the Rio Grande and several of the great tributaries of the Mississippi.

1. Where are the Rocky Mountains situated?a) in the north; b) in the east; c) in the west.2. What led to the building of roads in the Rocky Mountains?a) the migration of people to the region;b) the discovery of minerals;c) the abundance of fur-bearing animals.

3. What made the grizzly bear almost a legendary animal?a) small size and unpretentiousness;b) large size and deftness;c) white colour and fierceness.4. What kind of bark has sequoia?a) thin and soft; b) thick and tough; c) big and tall.5. What is the role of national parks?a) to grow as many plants and animals as possible;b) to use animals and birds, living in the parks;c) to protect fauna and flora from extinction.

1. Соmplete the table.Highest mountain

Lowest pointFlattest areasLongest river

Most northerly stateMost westerly state

2. Describe briefly:- the Coastal Plains; - the Rockies;- the Appalachian Mountains;- the interior plains.

3. Crossword-Puzzle. Across

1. the most northern state of America. 3. One of the world's most impressive wonders — the Great.... 4. The central Lowlands of America are called the.... 8. One of the southern American states. 10. The Gulf Stream has little ... on the climate of the U.S.A. 12. One of the five Great Lakes. 15. The central star of the solar system. 16. The Mississippi with its ... Missouri is the longest river in the U.S.A. 18. The river and state in the Middle West. 19. The Mediterranian ..., the Black.... 20. The waters of the five Great lakes have the ... to the Atlantic Ocean. 21. The Indians shake down pine ...s. 22. Rivers in the west are unsuitable for.... 24. The Niagara Falls art one of the most splendid ...s in the world. 26. The ... of America varies from tropical in Hawaii to Arctic in Alaska. 28. California is the largest state in ... in the U.S.A. 29. Mauna ... in Hawaii is an active volcano. 31. The mainland, like North America, Africa, Asia. 32. Mountains stretch along the western ... of North America. 33. A mountain.... 34. Nebraska has many golden ... fields. 35. The Great Canyon is one of the ...s in the world.Down1. A region, territory. 2. Warm, moist... in the southeastern states brings plenty of rain. 3. Ex.: the Gulf...; the Pacific.... 5. In Arctic Alaska there are places covered with ... all year round. 6. The warm sea ... of the Atlantic Ocean. 7. West of the Colorado Plateau is an area of.... 8. California ...s and vegetables are sent all over the U.S. 9. Hawaii is a chain of islets and eight main ...s. 11. Washington, District of.... 13. A violent public disturbance of the peace. 14. The ... River connects Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. 17. A voyage, travel. 19. The Great Basin is an area of numerous ... lakes. 23. The Great Salt Lake is situated in the state of.... 24. The tributary of the Columbia River — the ... River. 25. The river, flowing through Alaska. 26. In Iowa wheat and ... are important products. 27. A metallic chemical element. 30. Iron ... and other reserves form a solid base for the development of the U.S. industry. 36. Help; assistance.3. Discussion points. Prove that:1. By the end of the century the USA had become the world's leading industrial nation.2. In 1922-1923 a certain recovery began all over the capitalist world.3. Detroit was (and is) a big industrial center.2. How did American coins get their names? Choose which you think is the origin of nickel, dime, and quarter.A. It is one fourth of a dollar.B. It comes from nickelodeon, which was an early movie theater where a ticket cost five cents.C. It comes from the Latin word meaning "a tenth".4. Guess game. Choose one of the states and let your groupmates guess what state it is, after you describe it focusing on the text below.

Most Americans consider themselves members of the middle economic class, and relatively few are extremely wealthy or extremely poor. According to US Census Bureau figures, 9.6 per cent of all American families make more than $50,000 a year, and 7.7 per cent of all American families have incomes less than $10,000; the medial annual income for all American families is about $28,906.

Nevada was made famous by the discovery of gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc and mercury. Oil was discovered in 1954. There are also uranium deposits.Illinois stands high in manufacturing, coal mining and oil production. The Chicago district is a great iron and steel producer, meat packer, grain exchange and railroad center.Culture, Illinois is first in soy, beans and high in corn, oats, wheat, barley, rye and potatoes.California earns more money from raising food and catching fish than any other state, and it stands high in oil production. Gold, which was responsible for the state's settlement boom, is still found there. California is a leader in electronical energy and its cities specialize in aircraft, missiles, food processing, and machinery and fabricated metal products.California is America's number one state. She leads the nation in the production of food and fiber.Wine country. Winemaking was introduced to California around 1769. By the mid-1980's California licensed more than 700 wineries. Leadership of California is also traceable to a superior technology.Wisconsin leads the US in milk and cheese production. Other important farm products are potatoes, cabbage, maple, sugar, cranberries and cherries.Massachusetts is the leading shoe producer in the US and has been one of the leaders in the making of textiles since the beginning of American history. Agricultural products are' poultry, dairy products, vegetables, fruit and tobacco.

WHAT IS THE ORIGIN OF THE DOLLAR SIGN?Historians are not certain how the United States began using the "$" as a dollar

sign. The probable explanation is that it comes from a design marked on old Spanish coins called "pieces of eight". Before Americans had their own dollars, they used this Spanish coin for a silver dollar. One side of the coin was stamped with the symbol of Philip V of Spain -a ribbon winding around the two Pillars of Hercules, Gibraltar and Ceuta. The "$" formed by the ribbon around each pillar may have led to the dollar sign, $. Dollars became America's official currency in 1792.

THE GOLD RUSHIn January 1848, gold was discovered at John Sutter's sawmill near

Sacramento, California. By 1849, an estimated 100,000 people - mostly unmarried men from the East - had crossed the continent to look for gold. These early gold prospectors were called the Forty-Niners. Thousands of them died because of difficult living conditions and illness.

People from all over the world traveled to California in search of gold. During the first five years of the Gold Rush, more than 285 million dollars' worth of gold was found in California. Gold and silver were also discovered in Colorado and Nevada.4. Write the letters from the map on the lines.5. Соmplete the table.

Weather features CausesClimate not generally temperate Size of the North American landmass

heightens extremes

Spectacular weather in Great PlainsSW of Great Plains very arid

Основна література1. Гапонів А.Б., Возна М.О. Лінгвокраїнознавство. Англомовні країни. Підручник для студентів та викладачів вищих навчальних закладів. –Вінниця: НОВА КНИГА, 2005. – С. 221-223.2. Вигран О.Ф., Константинова О.М. Meet the United States of America. Київ: Форум, 2002. – С.7- 26. 3. Голицынский Ю.Б. Соединенные Штаты Америки. Страноведение. – СПб.: КАРО, 2003. – С. 3-27.4. Радовель В.А. Страноведение: США. –Ростов н/Д: Феникс, 2006. – С.33-68.5. Сhistopher Garwood, Gugliemo Gardani, Edda Peris. Aspects of Britain and the USA. – Oxford University Press, P. 55-63.6. Randee Falk . Spotlight on the USA. Oxford University Press, 1993.- 172p.


Змістовий модуль № 5«Political Structure of the U.S.A. Education in the U.S.A».

Навчальні цілі: студент повинен знати особливості виборної та політичної системи країни: обов’язки та права президента, віце-президента, повноваження парламенту, основні політичні партії; національні символи країни; особливості системи освіти у країні, визначати її сильні та слабкі сторони у порівнянні з вітчизняною системою, провідні університети країни та особливості навчального процесу в них.

Семінарське заняття №1Тема: Political Structure of the U.S.A. National Symbols of America.

Питання для обговорення1. The U.S. Constitution.2. The Bill of Rights.3. Legislative Branch: the Congress.4. Executive Branch: President, Vice-President, the Cabinet. 5. Major Political Parties.6. The Judicial System of the United States of America.7. National Symbols of America:

- The American Flag; - Liberty Bell;- Uncle Sam;- the American Eagle;- the Great Seal of the United States.

Виконання практичних завдань1. Соmplete the table.

Basic Rights Government by People Separation of Powers

2. Соmplete the table.Article Who What it does

I Legislative makes laws and decides taxes

II

III

IV

V

VI

VII

3.Read the text and choose the right answer to the questions below. Later fill in the table.

CHECKS and BALANCESThe U.S. Constitution provides for three main branches of government: legislative,

executive and judicial. The powers given to each are carefully balanced by the powers of the other two. Each branch serves as a check on the others. This is to keep any branch from gaining too much power or from misusing its powers.Congress has the power to make laws, but the President may veto any act of Congress. Congress, in its turn, can override a veto by a two-thirds vote in each house. Congress can also refuse to provide funds requested by the President. The President can appoint important officials of his administration, but they must be approved by the Senate. The President also has the power to name all federal judges; they, too, must be approved by the Senate. The courts have the power to determine the constitutionality of all acts of Congress and of Presidential actions, and to strike down those they find unconstitutional.

The system of checks and balances makes compromise and consensus necessary. This system protects against extremes. It means, for example, that new Presidents cannot radically change governmental policies just as they wish.

1. What is one of the important principles of the U.S. Constitution?a) the system guaranteeing equal rights;b) the democratic system;b) the system of checks and balances.2. How does the legislative branch check the executive power?a) it can advise the President;b) it can impeach the President;c) it can make decisions itself.3. How can the executive branch check the legislative?a) it can improve the suggested law;b) it can change the passed act;c) it can veto the bill.4. How can judicial branch check the legislative?a) it can convict the Senators;b) it can help the Senators;c) it can say a law is unconstitutional.5.What does the system of Checks and Balance keep any branch from?a) using its power wrongly;b) refusing from its power;c) taking and giving bribes.

4. Соmplete the table.Executive Departments

Activities

State foreign policy; treaties

Treasury

Defense

Justice

Interior

Agriculture

Commerce

Labour

Health and Human Services

Housing and Urban DevelopingTransportation

Education

Energy

Veterans Affairs

5. How do you understand the motto on the coat of arms: “E Pluribus Unum”?6. Соmplete the table.

Branch Members How chosen Term Powers

Legislative

Executive

Judicial

Основна література1. Гапонів А.Б., Возна М.О. Лінгвокраїнознавство. Англомовні країни. Підручник для студентів та викладачів вищих навчальних закладів. –Вінниця: НОВА КНИГА, 2005. – С. 253-255.2. Вигран О.Ф., Константинова О.М. Meet the United States of America. Київ: Форум, 2002. – С. 63-80. 3. Голицынский Ю.Б. Соединенные Штаты Америки. Страноведение. – СПб.: КАРО, 2003. – С. 28-36.4. Радовель В.А. Страноведение: США. –Ростов н/Д: Феникс, 2006. – С.68-89.5. Сhistopher Garwood, Gugliemo Gardani, Edda Peris. Aspects of Britain and the USA. – Oxford University Press, P. 78-91.6. Randee Falk . Spotlight on the USA. Oxford University Press, 1993.- 172p.


Семінарське заняття №2Тема: Education in the U.S.A

Питання для обговорення1. History of the U.S. Education:- Discrimination Against Blacks;- President Johnson’s Great Society.2. The System of Education.3. Secondary Education.4. Higher Education:

- Harvard University;- Columbia University;- the University of San Francisco;- Yale;- the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

1. What Can Parents Do.?Виконання практичних завдань

1. Give your arguments for and against the statement that “the ultimate goal of education is to assist every individual in becoming an informed, positive, productive participant in a multicultural world".

2. Prove that American educational philosophy tries to realize everyone's potential to learn, grow and make positive contributions to society.

3. In pairs or groups, imagine that you meet an American student of the 17th-18th centuries. Ask him about the program of studies, the responsibility of the community, the role of religion at education, the educational ideals.

4. Describe the differences between the structure of educational system in the US and in your own country. Discuss their respective advantages and disadvantages.

5. You are in favor of more selective educational system. What program will you select? Discuss it with your American friend and, if needed, ask his (her) advice.

6. Vacation from June to September: is it "a waste of time and talent?" Would you like to be offered summer courses? Give your pros and cons,

7. Many students sign up for after-school programs at their school or nearby. If you were a student in the Maple wood Youth Organization Program, what classes would you sign up for? Talk about your choice with a classmate.

8. With your fellow-students discuss the advantages (and disadvantages, if any) of American higher education.

9. Compare the admission requirements in American and Ukrainian universities. Discuss in pairs or groups the good and bad sides of these requirements.

10. Translate to your parents «Nine ways…» and discuss it with them. Give your pros and cons the statement that parents should monitor the teenagers. Where abuts, companions and activities.

Nine Ways to Help Your Children Do Well in School1. Show your children that their education is important to you. Set aside at least fifteen minutes a day to talk about assignments and school activities.2. Monitor their homework, helping them if they need it, but don't do it for them.3. Read to or with your children and let them see you reading every day.4. Turn off the TV except for special shows or at agreed-upon times. Don't spend all your time watching TV.

5. Get to know their teachers and obtain any special help that your children may need.6. Attend all parent-teacher conferences, PTA meetings and as many school events as possible. Learn about school rules, budgets and curriculum and make your opinions known.7. Be sure that your children are properly supervised, before and after school hours. Teachers say the number one cause of students' difficulties in school is that too many are left alone before and after school8. Don't allow your teenagers to spend their weekend’s partying. Partying and drinking can have very negative effects on their schooling and their health.9. Help your children feel good about them selves. Children with good self-esteem are better students and grow up to be happier and healthier adults.11. Which of the following statements are true and which are false?

The first American College was Princeton. Students have to pay tuition only at private universities. College-bound students take college admission tests during their last two years of

high school. An American college typically offers a blend of natural and social sciences and

humanistic studies. Community colleges offer studies leading to technical and semi-professional occupations plus studies preparing students for four-year degree granting institutions.

American students are not allowed to transfer credits from one university to another. University degrees are awarded according to a number of courses. Universities and colleges are usually located in the center of a city.

12. Match the sentence parts.1. Show your children that...2. Be sure...3. train any special…4. Monitor children's home work...5. Turn off the TV...6. Read to or with your children....7. Help your children...A. but don't do it for them.B. their education is important to you.C. except for special shows or at agreed-upon times.D. that your children are properly supervised.E. help that your children may need.F. feel good about them selves.G. and let them see you reading every day.

Основна література1. Гапонів А.Б., Возна М.О. Лінгвокраїнознавство. Англомовні країни. Підручник для студентів та викладачів вищих навчальних закладів. –Вінниця: НОВА КНИГА, 2005. – С. 255-256.2. Вигран О.Ф., Константинова О.М. Meet the United States of America. Київ: Форум, 2002. – С.137-153.

3. Голицынский Ю.Б. Соединенные Штаты Америки. Страноведение. – СПб.: КАРО, 2003. – С. 250-251.4. Радовель В.А. Страноведение: США. –Ростов н/Д: Феникс, 2006. – С.143-159.5. Сhistopher Garwood, Gugliemo Gardani, Edda Peris. Aspects of Britain and the USA. – Oxford University Press, P. 46-47.6. Randee Falk . Spotlight on the USA. Oxford University Press, 1993.- 172p.


Змістовий модуль № 6«British Commonwealth of Nations».

Навчальні цілі: після опрацювання навчального матеріалу даного модуля студент повинен володіти інформацією про державні прапори Канади та Австралії й інші національні символи країн, короткими відомостями з фізичної географії та демографії. Студент повинен вміти охарактеризувати основні етапи історичного розвитку країни, дати оцінку діяльності певних історичних осіб; описати географічне положення країни її клімат, та пов’язати особливості географічного положення з економічним розвитком країни, знати основні галузі промисловості країни та характеристику найбільших промислових міст, та особливості адміністративного та географічного поділу країни.

Також студент повинен знати характеристику систем державного управління, освіти, та правопорядку, засобів масової інформації, національних видів спорту. Окрім того у студента має бути сформованим уявлення про найвидатніших письменників, поетів, художників та інших представників культури та мистецтва, що здобули всесвітнє визнання. Студент має бути обізнаним з національними святами, традиціями та звичками Австралії та Канади.

Семінарське заняття №1Тема: Canada.

Питання для обговорення1. The Land. Geographical division of the Country. 2. From the History:- Exploration and Settlement;- The Colony of New France;- The Struggle for Power;- The Birth of Nations.3. The Three Levels of Government.4. Economy. Natural Resources.5. Elementary and Secondary Schooling.6. Higher Educational Establishments:- University;- Technical School; - Community College;- College.

Виконання практичних завдань1. Supply the word or phrase from the vocabulary list which correctly completes the sentence:

top hats, inuit, the Governor General, ice hurley, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, the Mounties, bearskin hats, a maple leaf, a beaver, the Nuvanut territory, bandy, beaver pelts, the Dominion of Canada, a mosaic, poutine, the Klondike

1. Canada, historically called ... is the northernmost country in North America. 2. In the late 1600s and early 1700s, the fashion of the day across Europe was ...,

which were covered by .. . . 3. ... is a general term for a group of culturally indigenous people of the Arctic. 4. ... is a region of the Yukon Territory in northwest Canada, east of the Alaska

border.5. The Queen's representative in Canada is ... . 6. ... gradually developed into Ice Hockey.

7. Canadians see their country as ... of unique immigrant cultures. 8. Across Canada many Ukrainian organizations, such as ..., work hard to

continue Ukrainian traditions.9. ... is the national police force of Canada. 10. The Guards regiment that surrounds Buckingham Palace has... as part of the

uniform. 11. A mixture of Chips with fresh cheddar cheese curds covered with gravy is

called ... . 12. For many people throughout the world Canada is associated with a ... . 13. The first Canadian postage stamp in 1851 depicted ... . 14. ... was the largest land-claims agreement in Canadian history. 15. A sport similar to hockey, ..., uses a ball instead of a puck.

2. Decide whether the statements are true or false:1. The beaver served as a national symbol of Canada as early as the 19th century. 2.

Canada has generally a mild climate. 3. The Canadian Shield is an area of rock scoured clean by the last ice age. 4. The Great Lakes valley .wns the first to be settled by Europeans. 4. British Columbia enjoys the harshest climate in all Canada. 5. Canada is the second-largest country by total area after Russia. 6. The capital of Canada is Montreal. 7. Canada is a technologically advanced country. 8. The Inuit and Metis are the two largest groups of Canadian native people. 9. The Inuit are traditionally farmers. 10. Canada was first visited by Vikings who settled in Newfoundland around 1000. 11. In 1763 France chose to leave the Caribbean islands and to keep New France. 12. The Klondike Gold Rush was a frenzy of immigration and gold prospecting at the very end of the 19 th century. 13. Canada has three official languages: English, French and Inuit. 14. The parliament of Canada consists of the sovereign of Canada, the Senate, and the House of Commons. 15. The oldest university in Canada, Laval, in Quebec, was founded during the French regime. 16. Ice hockey has a long tradition in Canada. 17. The Mountie always gets his man. 18. "Busbies" is short for bearskin hats.

3. Match the events in the first column to the dates in the second column:Inauguration of the new Canadian Flag 1867Adoption of the Beaver as the National symbol February 15, 1965First Viking settlement in Newfoundland 1621Adoption of Canada's Constitution 1763French was made equal to English 1896First Ukrainians arrived in Canada 1891

Gold deposits were discovered in Canada 1969France left its North American Colony to Britain 1982Act of Confederation 1869The Red River "Rebellion" March 24, 1975The Canadian territory of Nunavut was created 1000The first coat of arms to depict beaver was created 19704. Match the following words and word combinations to their correct meaning:Nova Scotia The world's largest estuaryOttawa An ethnic group of the Canadian prairies and OntarioThe Canadian Shield The first Viking settlement in NewfoundlandGulf of Saint Lawrence A province in CanadaMetis Major aboriginal tribesBritish Columbia A frenzy of immigration and prospecting of goldThe Klondike Gold Rush An area of rock scoured clean by the last ice ageVinland the Good The Canadian mounted policeThe Mounties The capital of CanadaFirst People Inuit hunting or emergency shelterLaval A weekly Canadian news magazineIgloo A province in CanadaMaclean's The oldest university in CanadaOjibwa, Cree, Sioux Bearskin HatsBusbies The collective term for aboriginal groups of people5. Prepare a presentation on the history of the Ukrainian Diaspora in Canada. Ex-

зlain how this is an example of 'mosaic culture' rather than 'melting-pot culture'. Whichis better in your opinion for a country such as Canada - mosaic or melting-pot culture?

Основна література1. Полупан В.Л., Полупан О.П., Махова В.В., English-speaking countries: Х.:

Видавнича группа «Академія», 2000. – 236с.2. Virginia L. Sauve, Monique Sauve., Cateway to Canada: Toronto.: Oxford

University Press, 1997.- 280 p.3. Радовель В.А. Страноведение: Великобритания. – Ростов н/Д: Феникс,

2005. – С.274-290.Семінарське заняття №2

Тема: Australia.Питання для обговорення

1. Flags and National Symbols.2. Physical Geography.3. Human Geography and Demographics.4. The Ukrainian Diaspora in Australia.5. History:

- the Discovery of Australia and its Name;- the Foundation of Modern Australia; - Settlers and Convicts;

- Immigration and Racism;- the Evolution of Contemporary Australian Identity;- Recent History and Republicanism.6. System of Government.7. System of Education.8. Mass Media.9. Sport. 10. Public Holidays. Traditions.11. Australian Food and Cuisine.12. National Personalities.13.Tasmania.

Виконання практичних завдань1. Supply the word or phrase from the vocabulary list which correctly completes

the sentence:Down under, Uluru, Displaced Persons, Rainbow Serpent, Terra Australls, New

Holland, New South Wales, the Nine Convicts, egalitarianism, New Guinea, the Transportation ships, waltzing matilda, platypus, a kangaroo and an emu, Dreamtime, Aussie, the Australian cricket team.

1. The old British colloquial name for Australia ... is still used in today's British press. 2. The Australian coat of arms features ... .3. One of the wonders of the world called by the Aborigines .. .is the largest monolith of coarse-grained red sandstone. 4. The refugees called ... started to arrive in Australia in 1948. 5. According to the aboriginal legend describing a ... the Australian world was created by a ... .6. The first humans moved south to Australia from New Guinea. 7. The term ...meaning South Land was used on maps by the Flemish geographer Mercator. 8. Other old names for Australia included ... and ... . 9. ... brought the first settlers and convicts to Australia. 10. ... brought to Australia in 1848 in a quarter of a century became much respected people holding high positions in Australia, the USA and Canada. 11. ... is the colloquial name for an Australian. 12. The belief that each man was equal, called ..., was the important feature of Bushrangers. 13. ... is today regarded as the dominant team in world cricket. 14. To ... was to hit the road with a swag on your back, a common sight in the past and now. 15. A typically Australian curved stick used as a weapon or for sport is called a ... . 16. The duck-billed ... is a unique Australian mammal that reproduce by laying eggs.

2. Decide whether the statements are true or false:1. Australia is the largest island in the world. 2. Australia has humid tropical

climate. 3. The Aboriginal Flag is the National Flag of Australia. 4. Tasmania is independent of Australia. 5. Sydney is the capital of Tasmania. 6. The Great Barrier Reef is on the World Heritage List because of its unique size and many different plants and fish. 7. The Population of Australia is 20 million people. 8. There are still many uninhabited areas in Australia. 9. The Portuguese navigator Pedro Fernandez de Quiros reached the New Hebrides in 1606 and gave the name Australia del Espiritu Santo (Southland of the Holy Spirit) to all of the Southern regions as far as the South Pole. 10. The Colony of New South Wales was estab-

lished in Sydney as a British Crown Colony. 11. Bushrangers are Australian police. 12. The version of English used in Australia is different to Anglo-English. 13. Rhyming slang is never used in Australian English. 14. The Group of Eight are the most prestigious and research-intensive Australian universities. 15. The most popular Australian cricketing heroes are the most outrageous.

3. Match the events in the first column to the dates in the second column:The Flags Act 1901The Commonwealth of Australia July 1995Abel Tasman sighted Tasmania 1824The Aboriginal Flag was proclaimed a "Flag of Australia" 1975Racial Discrimination Act 1642The name Australia was in common use 1954De Quiros used the name Austrialia del Espiritu Santo 1999Mikolo Miklouha-Maclay visited Australia 1770First British criminals were transported to Australia 1606James Cook gave the eastern coast the name of new South Wales 1878The name Terra Australis was used on maps by Mercator 1718A major referendum on presidential republic 15694. Match the following words and word combinations to their correct meaning:Down Under The British name for AustraliaUluru Farmers in VictoriaThe Ashes Popular Australian pop songAussie The largest monolith in the worldLamingtons Traditional Australian meat pie in thick green pea

soupOutback, Interior, Coastal A colloquial name for AustralianSelectors A type of sponge cake squares coated in

chocolate and coconut Waltzing Matilda The three broad regions of settlementSquatters A typically Australian savoury, strong-tasting

spreadStrine A symbol of victory in the cricket test match

seriesA pie floater Australian EnglishVegemite Men who ran stock on large stations

5.Prepare a presentation on marsupials, animals unique to the Australian con-tinent.

6 . Match the events in the first column to the dates in the second column:James Cook visited Adventure Bay 1642Establishment of penal settlement by Governor William Sorell 1821Tasmania was called Van Diemen's Land 1772Introduction of the system of convicts being assigned to settlers 1830The first violent exchange between Europeans and the Aborigines 1804The official name of Tasmania was introduced 1777 The beginning of the Black War 1855

Tasmanian tiger became extinct 1869Education became compulsory 19307. Match the following words and word combinations to their correct meaning:Black War Hiking in TasmaniaBush walking Extinct animal unique was TasmaniaTasmanian devil The old name for TasmaniaTasmanian tiger Tasmanian common marsupialHobart Policy to exterminate all AboriginesVan Diemen's land Tasmanian capital

Основна література1. Полупан В.Л., Полупан О.П., Махова В.В., English-speaking countries: Х.: Видавнича группа «Академія», 2000. – 236с.2. Ann Denis. Sportlight on Australia: Oxford University Press, 2006.- 134 p.3. Радовель В.А. Страноведение: Великобритания. –Ростов н/Д: Феникс, 2005. – С.274-290.

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