Russia — our beloved country...

Warm-up Match the words in the left and right columns.

A. lower house B . the head of state С. the Parliament of the Russian Federation D .a written proposal for a new law, which is brought before parliament E  the standard unit of money in Russia F . a set of pictures painted on a shield and used as the special sign of the state G . the chairman of the Government H .the main political party I . the official song of a nation that is sung or played on public occasions J . the Upper House

1. the State Duma 2. United Russia 3. a bill 4. the President 5. the Federal Assembly 6. the rouble 7. the Federation Council 8. the Prime Minister 9. coat of arms 10.      the national anthem

 

In pairs perform a dialogue using the following questions

Are you interested in politics? Why? / Why not?

How do you stay informed on current events in Russia?

Do you discuss politics with your friends/relatives?

Do you have the right to vote? Do you vote? Why? / Why not?

 

Read the two translations of a Russian verse. Do you know its author?

 

You will not grasp her with your mind Or cover with a common label, For Russia is one of a kind — Believe in her, if you are able…

Don't cover Russia with your mind, Don't use your norms for understanding: It has its outstanding kind — You must believe without fading.

1. Grammar THE FUTURE SIMPLE Простое будущее время

Время the Future Simple обычно используется, когда мы описываем:

          1)                  однократное действие или состояние, которое совершится или будет иметь место в будущем:

The delegation from Portsmouth -will arrive tomorrow. — Делегация из Портсмута прибудет завтра.

My brother will get the tickets for us. — Мой брат купит нам билеты. It -will be cold tonight. — Вечером будет холодно.

2)            действия, которые будут регулярно повторяться:

I will visit the tennis court twice a week. — Я буду посещать теннисный корт дважды в неделю.

They will go to college by metro. — Они будут ездить в колледж на метро. She will take Chinese lessons. — Она будет брать уроки китайского языка.

3)                  ряд последовательных действий в будущем:

Не will arrive from the airport, check into the hotel and meet the others. — Он приедет из аэропорта, поселится в гостинице и встретится с остальными.

Не will phone you and explain everything. — Он позвонит тебе и все объяснит.

I will read the article and tell you what it is about. — Я прочитаю статью и расскажу тебе, о чем она.

 

НАРЕЧИЯ И СЛОВОСОЧЕТАНИЯ, ХАРАКТЕРНЫЕ ДЛЯ  THE PAST SIMPLE:

tomorrow завтра , on Sunday в воскресенье (следующее), next week/ month/year на следующей неделе/месяце/году, some day когда-нибудь

ОБРАЗОВАНИЕ THE FUTERE SIMPLE

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Will	I you we they he she it	work	I You We They He She It	will work	I You We They He She It	will not (won‘t)	work

!!!In official documents, orders shall - must.( All payments shall be made in cash.

You shall complete this assignment by 9 pm).

Put the verbs in the Future Simple.

1. When we (to go) to the picture gallery?
2. I'm sure you (to have) a nice time there.
3. The seller (to send) the goods to the customer in a day.
4. We (to visit) the farm in July.
5. I (to be) careful with money.
6. They (to arrange) a visit to some places of interest.
7. Our country (to have) professional armed forces.
8. Their guests (to have) lunch after the walk.
9. We (to watch) this documentary with great interest.
10. A lady always (to be) mysterious for a gentleman.