"Страноведение"

Контрольная работа по теме «Cтрановедение»

Task 1 Answer the questions

What is the flag of the Russian Federation called? Why?

What are the colors of the flag?

What do they stand for?

What changes has the flag gone through over the years?

What is the emblem of Russia?

What does the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consist of?

What does the United States of America consist of?

What does the Russian Federation consist of?

Task 2 Express the main idea of the abstracts

a) The main dishes of the traditional menu are blini (pancakes) with honey, caviar or sour cream, different soups (like shchi and borshch), pirozhki, pelmyeni (boiled pastry with meat filling) served with mustard, butter, vinegar or sour cream. Russian people eat brown bread with nearly every meal.

b) Usually tourists buy such traditional Russian souvenirs as beautifully painted mugs, plates and spoons from the village of Khokhloma, Palekh boxes and Matryoshka dolls. Matryoshka is a symbol of Russian folk art. The doll first appeared in Russia at the end of the 19th century and since then it has always been the most favourite Russian souvenir. But Russian Matryoshka is not only a toy with surprise or just souvenir. It is a symbol of motherhood, family and unity.

c) Perhaps the greatest Russian love is tea. It's drunk without milk and is often served with homemade jam (varienye), baranki (circles of dry pastry) and pirozhki (baked pastry with some filling). Russian-style tea is a special ceremony when people sit around a table with a samovar (tea-urn) placed in the middle, and drink hot strong tea with a slice of lemon either from cups or from glasses in glassholders.

Task 3 Finish the sentences

1. The official name of Great Britain is…

2. The official name of Russia is…

3. The official name of America is…

4. The longest river in Russia is…

5. The longest river in the USA is…

6. The longest river in the UK is…

Task 4 Choose the right variant

The State Emblem of  Russia is a horseman with DOUBLE-HEADED EAGLE on a shield.

a)        TRUE                       b) FALSE            c) NOT STATED

2.        The State Emblem of  the UK appeared after the union with Scotland.

a)        TRUE                       b) FALSE            c) NOT STATED

3.        Congress selected the bald eagle as the emblem in honor of the early American colonists.

a)        TRUE                       b) FALSE            c) NOT STATED

4.        A white headed eagle is the most beautiful bird in the USA.

a)        TRUE                       b) FALSE            c) NOT STATED

5.        The State Emblem of  Russia symbolizes the sovereignty of our country.

a)        TRUE                       b) FALSE            c) NOT STATED

6.        The mythic animal the Scottish Unicorn symbolizes the courage of the nation.

a)        TRUE                       b) FALSE            c) NOT STATED

Task 5 Complete the dialogues and translate them

Task 5 Complete the dialogues and translate them

1) Excuse me, ______________. Can you help me?

- Yes. How may I help you?

- Can you tell me the way to _________________?

- Of course. Go down this ________ and turn to the ____________. In less than _________ minutes you’ll see _______________.

- Thanks______.

- Anytime.

2) Excuse me, ______________. I think I’m lost. How can I get to _____________?

Walk straight along the bank of the Thames and on the ___________ you’ll see a beautiful bridge with two towers. That’s it.

How long does it ________?

Only _____ minutes.

Thank you very_____.

You’re_______.

Task 6 Match the proverb with its translation

1 East or West - home is best. a) В чужой монастырь со своим уставом не ходят.

2 So many countries so many customs f) У каждой страны свои обычаи.

3 Every country has its customs. d) Сколько стран, столько и обычаев

4 When at Rome, do as the Romans do. b) В гостях хорошо, а дома лучше

5 Dry bread at home is better than roast meat abroad c). Сухой хлеб дома лучше, чем жареное мясо за границей.

Task 7 Guess what it is

1. We celebrate this holiday on the 25th of December.

2. An autumn holiday for children where the symbols are pumpkins, witches, ghosts.

3. At this holiday the British often give each other chocolate Easter eggs.

4. The name of animal related to Easter.

5. This co lour is the symbol of love.

6. The god of love.

7. The bird looks like a big chicken

8. The most romantic present which can smell that is given to girls on St.Valentine’s Day