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Uzbekistan Chooses Its Way.
The proclamation of Independence on September 1-st 1991 was landmark in the history of the Republic. Uzbekistan is a multi-national country inhabited by more than 130 nations and nationalities.
Uzbekistan's present day economy is diversified consisting of agricultural and manufacturing industries including the gas and oil industries, ferrous and nonferrous metallurgy, coal and uranium fields, engineering, cotton-ginning, textiles, canning and others. Uzbekistan possesses the largest economic potential and highest growth figures amongst the republics of Central Asia in both industrial and agricultural development. An important place in the Republic of Uzbekistan's economy is given to the rural sectors and especially the cotton growing industry. Uzbekistan ranks 4th in the world's gross cotton yield stakes. The substantial scientific-technical potential, both in the industrial and agricultural development sectors, has been created in the Republic. Uzbekistan maintains foreign trade connections with many countries in the world, participates in various international exhibitions and festivals, enjoys the memberships of many international organizations, banks and funds. At present over 120 countries of the world have recognized the Republic of Uzbekistan and diplomatic relations have been established with more than 60 of them. In Tashkent - the capital of independent Uzbekistan - there are 27 embassies, a UN mission and the opening of a further number of embassies is planned. Broad opportunities have been opened up for the involvement of the Republic in an international division of labour and for the extension of foreign trade, ties having been obtained through independence and sovereignty. Uzbekistan today has a developed infrastructure. The total length of railroads is over 3.5 thousand kilometers, connecting all the large economic centres of the Republic, ensuring entry to the CIS and other countries. There are over 40 thousand kilometers of highway. Uzbekistan is a Republic where traditions and principles of world community are highly honoured and being a full member, the Republic concentrates its efforts on the elaboration and realization of independent economic and social policies directed at renewing life, the intensive development of the national economy, the improvement of the peoples' well-being and its rapid integration into the world economic structure. The peoples of Uzbekistan look ahead with optimism.
Tashkent.
The early information about our city you can find in ancient Eastern annals of the 2 century- BC. Caravans going by the Great Silk Road passed Chach (the ancient name of Tashkent). Convenient geographical position favoured the city in its turning into the capital of the state.
At the end of the 10-th and the beginning of the 12-th century people more often called Chach by another name - Tashkent, which means "Settlement made of stone".
The monuments of medieval architecture harmonize with the modern architectural constructions. This combination differentiates Tashkent from many other cities. So does the hospitality, cordiality of Uzbek people.
Tashkent always welcomes guests. International meetings, symposiums,
conferences, festivals are held here. The city has many friends-sister cities; Karachi,
Seattle, Tunis, Patiala, Birmingham. That's why Tashkent is considered to be "the city of
friendship and brotherhood".
Today Tashkent - is the, capital of Uzbekistan, cultural center of the country. There are 9 theatres, Conservatory, museums, such as Art Museum, Museum of history of Uzbekistan. Tashkent has shady parks with queen fountains, concert, art exhibition halls, stadiums, swimming pools, libraries, gardens.
Opera and Ballet theatre named after Navoi looks like the palace from the outside. The palace where music reigns. Plays are on here almost every evening. And during a year the theatre presents 2-3 premiers at spectators' disposal. The building was constructed in 1947. The figures of Uzbek traditional monumental architecture are used in the facade decoration.
Exhibits in the exhibition hall of Uzbekistan Artists Union change continually. Light, roomy halls are put not only at famous artists disposal, but that of youths as well. There is an exhibition hall in the centre of the city. It was opened in 1974.
While making a city tour in Tashkent, you cannot help paying attention at the peculiarities of modern buildings. Each of them is the part of the national culture. The facades of buildings are decorated with the elements of national ornament. Architects try to take into account the national traditions. For example, one of the blocks was built in a way neighbours can easily contact with each other, using special galleries. Builders create modern blocks trying to be close to the feel of makhalla (community). The modern construction - TV tower is not standard. It is the highest construction in Central Asia. And it is adjusted to the seismicity 9. Its height - 375 meters. On the height of 100 meter? and 220 metersthe tower is girdled with telecasting station for 5 programs, broadcasting station, meteorological station. There is also observation site, where you can enjoy the magnificent view of the city, revealing bars and restaurant here. At the restaurants you will be served with the dishes of Uzbek cuisine. The interior is decorated with national paintings.
Tashkent is the only city in Central Asia, which has underground. The construction of it started in 1973 and in 1977 the first line began to operate. Tashkent Underground - it is 30 stations and they differ from each other. Architectural and artistic decoration of station depicts its name. The leading architects and artists of Uzbekistan took part in designing of the stations. Underground is a favourite means of transport of people in Tashkent. You can go to any part of the city in no time (The interval between trains is 240 seconds ).
Great Britain.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland- this is the official name of Great Britain. It is composed of the island of Great Britain, the northeastern part of Ireland and multitude of small islands. Great Britain separated from the European continent by the North Sea and the English Channel. In the west the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea wash Great Britain.
The Atlantic Ocean and the seas washing Great Britain as well as the south western winds affect the climate of the country making it maritime and damp.
The North and West of G. B. are mountainous. The Pennines located in the central part of the island of G. B. stretch from north to south. Many short rivers flow down the Pennines.
Northern Ireland presents a hilly extremity of the Central Plain.
The United Kingdom comprises England and Wales, which occupy the greater part of the island of G. B., Scotland in the North of G. B., and Northern Ireland situated in the north-east of Ireland.
The principal part of G. B. is England. Northern Ireland enjoys the rights 0f an autonomous region. The territory of G. B. is divided into counties - Lancashire, Yorkshire, etc.
The English nation arose as a result of the amalgamation of the native population of the British Isles-Celts with the Germanic tribes of angles and Saxons who repeatedly invaded Britain, and with the Normans who lived in the North of France and conguered Britain in the middle of the 11-th century. The present descendants of the Celts - Scotchmen, Welsmen and Irishmen constitute less than one fifth of the total population of the country.
The population of G. B. speaks English.
G. B. is a country of highly developed culture. The eminent physicist Newton, the famous naturalist Darwin greatly contributed to science, while the works of great master of tragedy Shakespeare, the poet Byron and the novelist Dickens enriched world literature and art.
G. B. is a highly developed industrial country. Coal-mining, metallurgical, textile, shipbuilding, electrical engineering, automobile, aircraft and chemical industries are of great importance for Britain.
G. B. - is a constitutional monarchy. The head of the state is the king or the queen who ascend the throne by right of succession. The Englishmen say of their monarchs: "They reign, but don't rule. "