B) Translate the sentences choosing the proper meaning of the words in italics

A) Work out the meanings of the words.

LEARNING MORE WORDS FROM THE TEXT.

4.1 It is often possible to understand the meaning of a new word from the context. In the following table, each word listed on the left may have two or more meanings described on the right.

office   government congress     subway     treatment

1) room in a building used as a place for work or study 2) firm, business 3) public position of authority   1) governing 2) body of persons governing a country   1) meeting of delegates, representatives, etc. 2) the law-making body of the US Federal Government   1) underground passage or tunnel to get from one side of a busy street to another 2) (US) underground railway; Metro   1) attitude, behavior towards sb 2) medical care

1. Presidency is the highest governmental office in the United States.

3. On holidays most factories, offices and shops are closed.

4. Mr. Smith’s office is on the fourth floor.

5. The White House is home and office of the President.

6. The main function of Congress is to make the laws.

7. The medical congress is likely to commence in January.

8. Democratic system of government is based on power of the people.

9. In the United States each state has its own government.

10. Walk straight as far as the traffic lights then cross by the subway.

11. Washingtonians are proud of their subway system, which they call Metrorail or just metro.

12. Her treatment in prison was very cruel.

13. He soon recovered under the doctor’s treatment.

14. Washington is unlike many other cities in its treatment of tourists

4.2 Match the following words from the text to their definitions. Suggest the Russian.

1unlike 2 law-makers 4 Senate 5 House of Representatives 6 Federal Government 7 White House 8 dome 9 presidency 10numerous

b) central, national government of the United States c) residence of the American Presidents d) great in number e) people who make laws; f) upper House (chamber) of Congress g) rounded roof with a circular base h) office of president i) lower House of Congress j) not like; different from

4.3 Match the following word-combinations from the text to their Russian equivalents.

1 after a light snack 2‘D.C.’ stands for 3 to avoid confusion 4 its sights are free 5 the building dominates the city 6 unlike many other cities 7seat of the US Federal Government 8 flanked with trees 9 so familiar a sight on TV 10 the distinguished men of America 11 richly endowed with beauty

a) в отличие от многих других городов b) такой знакомый вид по телевизору c) обсаженный с двух сторон деревьями d) выдающиеся люди Америки e) чтобы избежать путаницы f) щедро наделенный красотой g) его достопримечательности бесплатны h) слегка перекусив i) здание возвышается над городом j) ‘ D.C.’ означает k) местонахождение Федерального правительства

4.4 Fill in the synonyms from the list.

famous; well-known (often seen or heard); to devote; to forbid; legislators; contrary to;

to prohibit law-makers

unlike distinguished

to dedicate familiar

4.5 Match the parts to make up the word-combinations from the text.

1 Federal 2. Capitol 3 House of 4 American 5Statue of 6 Lincoln 7Emancipation 8 Washington 9 marble and granite 10 White 11 Pennsylvania 12 numerous

a) Freedom b) Avenue c) museums,art galleries, libraries, churches, parks, memorials and monuments d) Government e) House f) obelisk g) Monument h) Representatives i) Congress j) Proclamation k) Hill l) Memorial

5. READING FOR DETAIL. Read the text carefully to answer the following questions.

1. What does the abbreviation ‘D.C.’ stand for?

2. Why are these letters added to ‘Washington’?

3. What is special about this district?

4. Are there skyscrapers in Washington?

5. How do Washingtonians differ from the people of New York?

6. What is the highest point in Washington?

7. What building stands on Capitol Hill?

8. What do you know about the building?

9. What is the Mall?

10. What makes Lincoln Memorial recognizable among other memorials?

11. What is the 16^th American President famous for?

12. What is the tallest stone structure in the United States?

13. What building is the residence of the President?

14. What is Pennsylvania Avenue famous for?

15. Why does Washington attract so many tourists each year?

6. SPEAKING. Complete the following sentences with the words and word combinations from the text and the exercises.

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