Speak on the following items

These are the answers. Make up special questions using the interrogative pronouns given in brackets.

Make the following sentences interrogative. Work in pairs.

1. Some areas near the Severonickel complex are zones of total ecological ruin.

2. The Kola nuclear power station generates electricity not only for the Murmansk region, but also for the neighbouring Republic of Karelia.

3. The region’s central city and capital, Murmansk, was founded on the 4^th of October 1916.

4. The city’s first name was Romanov-on-Murman.

5. The residents of Murmansk are fond of saying that Murmansk was born twice.

6. During World War 2 the city lay in ruins.

7. Giant ocean ships were unloaded round-the-clock.

8. An obelisk rises in the port, commemorating 83 dockers who were killed during an enemy air raid.

9. The Murman fishermen also made their contribution to the victory over the Nazi Germany.

10. Several streets in Murmansk are named after famous captains of the Trawl Fleet.

1. In 1985 Murmansk joined the ranks of the "hero cities" officially honored for their role in World War 2. (When, why)

2. Russian, American and English veterans bring flowers of grateful memory to the graves and monuments. (Why)

3. Now the city of Murmansk is an administrative, industrial, scientific and cultural center of the region. (What kind of)

4. There are two seaports in Murmansk. (How many)

5. The people of the Kola Peninsula wish to be friends with all the world’s peoples. (Why)

6. Murmansk has seven twin cities. (How many)

1. Prove that

· the geographical position of the Murmansk region is really favorable;

· our region is the treasury of minerals;

· Murmansk deserves the status of "hero city";

· modern Murmansk is a developed industrial city;

· Murmansk is a large cultural center;

· Murmansk is a scientific center;

· the city leads a varied life;

· the Festival of the North attracts many tourists and sportsmen;

· the people of the Kola Peninsula wish to establish beneficial relations with all the world’s peoples.

2. Tell about merits and demerits of the region climate and main peculiarities of the region landscape. Explain why Murmansk winters are not so cold in comparison with winters in other northern areas.

3. Do you consider Murmansk to be a large cultural and scientific city? Give your reasons.

4. Do you believe that there are a lot of places of interest in Murmansk which are worth seeing? Why? Give your reasons.

When speaking use the following linking words and word combinations:

I think/suppose/consider/believe; as (far) as I know/understand/remember; on the contrary; if I’m not mistaken; frankly speaking; from my point of view; in my opinion; it goes without saying; it seems to me; as for (to) me.

6. Tell about Murmansk and the Murmansk region according to the following plan:

1. Geographical position of the Murmansk region.

2. Climate and landscape.

3. Mineral resources of our region.

4. History of the Murmansk region.

5. Main industries of the Kola Peninsula.

6. Cultural and scientific life of the region.

7. Sights of the city and the region.

7. Do you often use the Internet? Is it your hobby? Write a composition on the topic "The Kola Peninsula is a friendly and very rich region". Try to use as many sources of information as you can.

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