I. Watch the video below and do the general comprehension test under it.
Rutube:
Fill in the gaps in the transcript below:
The United Kingdom is located in northwestern Europe and includes the island of Great Britain, islands, and part of Ireland. The country is by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the Irish Sea, and the English Channel. The coastline, around 12,500 km long, and the surrounding waters, covering important oil and gas reserves, offer the nation protection, particularly from in Continental Europe.
The United Kingdom's main geographic challenge is the integration of the British Isles. The rugged topography of the islands has the development of strong regional . Competing regions like Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland make it difficult to control from the core region, especially in the lowlands around London. The upcoming Scottish referendum for independence reflects the continued regional for autonomy from London.
When British governments overcome domestic divisions, they can turn their attention . Control over the surrounding seas was vital for in the Mediterranean and Atlantic Oceans, leading to the development of the British Empire. coal and , with an river and canal system, were among the factors that propelled the country to lead the Industrial Revolution in the 1800s. The dominance of the Royal gave Britain control of the oceans and global trade.
The United Kingdom's from Continental Europe offers protection, as a united European empire could challenge the country's independence. Having a voice in the European Union and strong military and economic with the United States helps London this potential threat.
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II. In the transcript find English equivalents for the following Russian ones:
окружена Атлантическим Океаном = by the
отделенность от континентальной Европы Ла-Маншем = with the English Channel
рваная береговая линия = a
месторождения нефти и газа = and
обеспечивать защиту от соперников = to from
интеграция/объединение Британских островов = of
способствовать развитию = to
национальные особенности (дословно:идентичности) = a
сохранять контроль из ключевого региона = to from the
плодородные низменности =
стремление к автономии от... = from
преодолеть внутреннюю разобщенность = to
жизненно необходимый для доминирования = for
сложная система каналов = an canal system
помочь стране стать лидером промышленной революции = to the Industrial Revolution
бросить вызов независимости страны = to
сильные военные и экономические связи с... = strong with
помогать противостоять потенциальной угрозе = to help this potential
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III. Record your oral answers to the following questions:
Where is the United Kingdom located geographically? (0:02)
Which bodies of water surround the United Kingdom? (0:11)
How long is the coastline of the United Kingdom, and what natural resources are found in its surrounding waters? (0:20)
What is the main geographic challenge of the United Kingdom, according to the transcript? (0:31)
Which regions of the United Kingdom are mentioned as having strong regional identities? (0:37)
Why is control over the surrounding seas important for the United Kingdom? (1:01)
What role did coal and iron deposits play in the development of the United Kingdom during the Industrial Revolution? (1:11)
How did the dominance of the Royal Navy contribute to Britain's global influence? (1:24)
How does the United Kingdom's detachment from Continental Europe serve as a form of protection? (1:29)
What international alliances does the United Kingdom maintain to counter potential threats to its independence? (1:38)
IV. Label the Map: Great Britain and Surrounding Areas
Fill in the blanks by typing the correct names of the regions and seas in the boxes below..
1. the 2. 3. the 4. the5. 6. the7. the 8. the
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V. Study the grammar rules below:
Participle I
Forms
V+ ing <- Simple Participle I
Having V3<- Perfect Participle I
(When) Learning the poem, he fell asleep (что делая?)
Having learnt the poem, he fell asleep (что сделав?)
What do you usually do when performing your work or studies?
What do you usually do having performed your work or studies?
Pattern I
Participle as an Adverbial Modifier [Причастиекакобстоятельство]
of Attendant Circumstances [сопутствующих обстоятельств]
Dad was standing and smiling encouragingly
Dad stood smiling encouragingly. (=Dad was standing and smiling) – Папастоял, ободряющеулыбаясь.
of Time [времени]
When he was telling the joke, he managed to keep a serious expression
After we had completed the project, we had a holiday
While I was traveling in Mexico, I picked up a little Spanish.
When you rent a car, you have to produce your driving license
When telling the joke, me managed to keep a serious expression. = Рассказывая шутку, он смог сохранить серьезное выражение лица.
Having completed the project, wehad a holiday. – Закончивпроект, мыушливотпуск.
I picked up a little Spanish while travelling in Mexico. – Янемноговыучилиспанский, путешествуяпоМексике.
When renting a car, you have to produce your driving license. (= whenyourent…) – Когда вы берете машину на прокат, вам необходимо предъявить водительское удостоверение.
of Reason [причины]
Oil is expensive in that country because it is imported
2. Because/as he had worked for the company for 20 years, Greg knew all the ins and outs of business transactions.
1. Being imported, oil is very expensive in that country. –Будучиимпортируемой, нефтьоченьдорогаявтойстране.
Having worked for the company for 20 years, Greg knew all the ins and outs of business transactions.– Проработав в компании 20 лет, Грег знал все тонкости ведения деловых операций.
of Condition [условия]
More often in complex sentences where the Subject is the same in both clauses:
If you recite all texts aloud from memory, you will achieve fluency in the foreign language more quickly.
If the subordinated clause contains a generalization:
If one (generalization) judges from recent events, the Government seems to be losing the support of the country’s population.
Reciting all texts from memory, you will achieve fluency in the foreign language more quickly.
Judging from recent events, the Government seems to be losing the support of the country’s population. – Судяпопоследнимсобытиям, правительство, похоже, теряетподдержкунаселениястраны.
of Concession [уступки]
Although he admitted his guilt, the suspect refused to give the details of the theft.
Although admitting his guilt, the suspect refused to give the details of the theft. – Хотяподозреваемыйпризналсвоювину, онотказалсярассказатьоподробностяхкражи.
of Manner [образа действия]
He stood there as if/though he was waiting for someone
He stood there as if/though waiting for someone. – Онстоялтам, какбудтоожидаякого-то.
of Result [результата]
The bomb fell on the medieval castle and as the result it was destroyed.
The bomb fell on the medieval castle totally destroying it. (= The bomb fell on the medieval castle and as the result it was destroyed). – Бомбапопалавсредневековыйзамок, полностьюразрушивего. (в результате чего он был полностью разрушен.)
Note:
Not + Being: Ideal for momentary situations.
Not + V3 (Past Participle): Better suited for extended and universal situations.
Illustration:
Not being understood by the team, he felt frustrated. (momentary - the team didn't understand him in that specific situation)
Not appreciated for his hard work, he decided to leave the company. (extended/universal - a consistent lack of appreciation)
Paraphrase the sentences using Participle II as an adverbial modifier.
1. Once the brain is deprived of oxygen, it dies. 2. If the money is spent reasonably, it will last you till the end of the holiday. 3. Because she is faced with a bill for $ 8,000, Ms. Whitiker has taken a job on the side. 4. Although the book was published several years ago, it is still popular with teenage readers. 5. When he was / As he was abandoned by his family, he felt absolutely desperate. 6 Don’t leave the hotel unless you are instructed to do so. 7. When it is seen in this light, the boy’s story doesn’t seem that unreal. 8. The shopping mall was built on the site of the old market place. It is the largest one in the city.
2. Complete the sentences with the proper forms of the Participle.
1. _________________________ (to finish) the painting, he gave a sigh of relief. 2. ________________ (to impress) by Jo’s work, the manager extended her contract for a year. 3. Jim was the only one of his platoon _________________________ (not / to take) prisoner. 4. _________________________the money through hard work, he was reluctant to give it away. 5. _______________ there _________ (to be) no one at home, I left the parcel in the shed. 6. ___________________ (to be interested) to see what would happen, I stayed till the end of the meeting. 7. ___________________ (to start) the course, Alan was determined to complete it. 8. _____________ (to wave) their scarves and _____________ (to shout), the fans ran onto the pitch. 9. ________________ (not / to want/-> not willing) to offend him, we said nothing about his paintings. 10. I didn’t get wet, _________________________ (to remember) to take my umbrella. 11. A crowd of people watched the old building ___________________ (to demolish).
VI. What two Participles I are used in the video as adverbial modifiers?
VII. Prepare a summary for the video above, use at least 5 Participles I as adverbial modifiers. Record your retelling sending it for a check before the class.
Use these guidelines for summaries, picking something form them to suit the contex:
In the given lecture the speaker touches upon / raises / addresses / discusses the problem / issue / question of… / …
In the given talk/ discourse on… (обсуждении чего-либо) the speaker speculates on (размышляет о)/ tells us about / describes …. / lays out… /sets out (четко излагает) reasons for…/objections to…/limitations to / the pros and cons of … / shortcomings (изъяны) of ….
The video is centred around...
According to the lecturer/speaker, ….
The speaker is convinced that….
The speaker tells about.... pointing out to the fact that… / the advantages of / the factors contributing to…
....emphasizes (делает упор на) the necessity of… / the importance of… / …. //the ... of... is emphasized. And the evidence for that is provided. Particularly,...
To support his arguments/assertion(утверждение), he/she draws the example of… / provides evidence (приводит доказательства, свидетельство) of...
To strengthen his position, he …
As to…/ Concerning…. / Regarding…. / = Касательно чего-либо, …
The speaker fervently(яро)/strongly / tacitly (молчаливо) supports /advocates / criticizes / denounces (=strongly criticizes) …. insisting on (настаивая на) / underpinning (обосновывая) his position by
The speaker enumerates the attributes of /prerequisites (необходимые условия) of / reasons for / dangers of /side-effects of / benefits of / weaknesses of / strengths of
The speaker discusses (говорит о) ….
Obviously, the aim of this talk is to prod us to think about / make us V1 / discourage us from Ving / to educate us on /about... / to put is on the alert about (насторожить на по поводу) / caution us against / inspire us to smth / to inspire smb to V1 / to inspire our interest in
To raise public awareness of… =заставить всех задуматься о…
To gain currency all over the world = завоевать популярность во всем мире
Educational speech
Informative
My take away (вывод)is …
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