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THE BLACK SEA AND THE CAUCASUS

If Karaden-Giz is “inhospitable”, that is black. It is also assumed that the sea got its name because of the colour of the silt that is thrown onto its beaches during storms, or because of the fact that metal objects lowered to a great depth grow black.

With the latter, by the way, another epithet is connected – “the sea of dead depth”. There is no life in the sea at depths of more than 200 meters. The Black Sea is not very rich in fish; nevertheless it is possible to come across beluga or sturgeon here. Oysters, mussel and crabs are found, sometimes eels or sword fish appear, and once two whales were even observed. Dolphins are quite frequent, not only in the high sea or in the dolphinariums of the towns of Gelendzhik and Adler, but also at the seaside beaches, where sometimes they allow people to play with them. There are two species of sharks in the Black Sea – fortunately small and completely harmless. From Cramble-shark liver, a medicine is produced that can treat oncological diseases.

Anapa – the largest family and children’s resort in Russia – has been in existence since 1866. There are 40 kilometers of perfect sandy beaches. The sea is shallow and the bottom flat, which is especially enjoyed by small children.

The city of Sochi is called the summer capital of Russia. This subtropical city-park is stretched along the coast for almost 150 kms. It consists of the resort settlements of Adler, Hosta, Matsesta, Dagomys, and Lazorevskoye. The resort originated in 1898. The city has a population of about 300,000, but each year it hosts not less than 3 million holiday-makers. There are more than 200 sanitariums, hotels and boarding houses located there. Lots of palms, agaves, magnolias, red maples, and numerous flower gardens scattered in the streets give the city a unique colouring. Especially famous is the Sochi arboretum where there are more than 2,500 species of plants from many countries of the world. Subtropical flora is represented in the park Southern Cultures. One finds oneself in a brilliant celebratory mood walking through the seaside park, Riviera. As at any sea resort, there is everything for skuba diving, windsurfing, water skiing, yacht sailing, fishing and under-water hunting.

In a discursive essay we discuss the subject as broadly as possible without losing direction or flow. Take different viewpoints and discuss them together with the opposite opinion. Include some of the following aspects: moral, personal, scientific, political, geographic, social, historical, religious, economical, artistic

OUTLINE: DISCURSIVE ESSAYS

Introduction: Make a general statement about the topic.

Main body: Write various points of view in separate paragraphs In each paragraph you should include the opposite point of view.

Conclusion: Conclude by giving your own opinion on the subject.

Ex 47. Write a short factual passage about St Petersburg using information below and from previous texts.

formerly Leningrad north-west Russia on the Neva River major sea and river port 4,900,000 inhabitants industrial centre scientific research centre great cultural centre

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