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Упражнения на сравнение реалий СК и РФ
(по принципу диалога культур)
Упражнение 1. Writers and works.
Match the names of the outstanding Russian and UK writers with the titles of their works:
Упражнение 2. Sights.
Match the names of the Russian and British sights with their images:
Упражнение 3. Natural objects.
Restore the names of the Russian and British natural objects from the mixed letters:
Упражнение 4. Scientists and inventions.
Complete the sentences matching the names of the outstanding Russian and UK scientists with the descriptions of their discoveries and inventions:
Упражнение 5. Events.
Arrange the events of the Russian and British history in chronological order:
Упражнения, способствующие формированию различных видов речевой деятельности и лексико-грамматических навыков
READING
Текст “Russian Scientists and Inventions”
Russian scientists have made significant contributions to various fields, showcasing their ingenuity and creativity. Throughout history, these innovators have played a crucial role in shaping the world through their groundbreaking inventions.
One notable example is Dmitri Mendeleev, who in 1869 developed the periodic table of elements. His work revolutionized the field of chemistry and laid the foundation for modern chemical research.
Before Mendeleev's breakthrough, Ivan Pavlov had conducted pioneering research in the field of psychology. In the late 19th century, Pavlov's experiments on classical conditioning with dogs provided valuable insights into human behaviour and laid the groundwork for behavioural psychology.
Furthermore, Alexander Popov, in 1895, invented the radio, a pivotal moment in the history of communication technology. Popov's invention preceded Marconi's work and demonstrated Russia's early involvement in the development of wireless communication.
These achievements highlight the rich history of Russian scientific innovation and the profound impact these inventors have had on the world. Russian scientists continue to push the boundaries of knowledge and inspire future generations with their remarkable contributions.
Упражнение 1. Read the text and mark the statements as true, false or not given.
1. Russian scientists and their inventions have been among the most significant in the world.
2. Modern research in the field of chemistry is not based on the periodic table of elements.
3. Mendeleev's work will continue to shape the field of chemistry for centuries to come.
4. Ivan Pavlov's research had no impact on psychology before Mendeleev's work.
5. Experiments with dogs conducted by Ivan Pavlov were fundamental to the development of psychology.
6. Marconi's work was influenced by Popov's invention.
7. Russian scientists continue to make minor contributions.
Упражнение 2. Read the text and choose the correct answer (A-D) for questions 1-6.
1. Experiments with dogs conducted by Ivan Pavlov: a) were not related to human behavior; b) were the first in this field; c) were the last experiments in behavioural psychology; d) were very significant for the development of chemistry.
2. Which of the above was a turning point in the development of communication technologies according to the text? a) Wired communication; b) Marconi's work; c) The invention of the radio; d) All of the above.
3. Which of the following statements about Russian scientists and their inventions is not supported by the text? a) Russian scientists have made minor contributions to science; b) The inventions of Russian scientists have demonstrated their creativity; c) The inventions of Russian scientists have been the first in various fields; d) Russian scientists have played a crucial role in shaping the world.
4. Which of the following is true about Dmitri Mendeleev's periodic table? a) It was one of the most significant achievements of chemistry; b) Many other discoveries and inventions have been made based on it; c) It had no impact on the field of chemistry; d) Both A and B.
5. According to the text, what did Ivan Pavlov's experiments on classical conditioning with dogs provide? a) Considerable interrelationships with human behavior; b) Fundamental achievements in the field of communication; c) Advancements in animal training techniques; d) Both A and B.
6. What does the text suggest about the current contributions of Russian scientists? a) They no longer make significant contributions to science; b) They make minimal contributions compared to the scientists of the past; c) Russian scientists continue to make outstanding discoveries and inventions; d) They occasionally make remarkable contributions to science.
LISTENING
Упражнение 3. Listen to the text and mark the statements as true, false or not given.
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1) The contribution of Russian scientists in various fields has not been very considerable.
2) Dmitri Mendeleev was the first Russian scientist to win a Nobel Prize.
3) Mendeleev's work had a small impact on the field of chemistry.
4) Russian scientists had already discovered the cure for cancer before Mendeleev's time.
5) Pavlov's experiments on dogs had no impact on psychology.
6) Alexander Popov was the first person to invent the telephone as a means of wireless communication.
7) Russian scientific achievements are not so great compared to the scientific achievements of other countries.
GRAMMAR
Упражнение 4. Put the verb in brackets in the correct tense form (Present Perfect, Past Simple, Past Perfect).
Russian scientists (1) _________ (make) significant contributions to various fields, showcasing their ingenuity and creativity. Throughout history, these innovators (2) _________ (play) a crucial role in shaping the world through their groundbreaking inventions.
One notable example is Dmitri Mendeleev, who in 1869 (3) _________ (develop) the periodic table of elements. His work (4) _________ (revolutionize) the field of chemistry and (5) _________ (lay) the foundation for modern chemical research.
Before Mendeleev's breakthrough, Ivan Pavlov (8) _________ (conduct) pioneering research in the field of psychology. In the late 19th century, Pavlov's experiments on classical conditioning with dogs (9) _________ (provide) valuable insights into human behaviour and (10) _________ (lay) the groundwork for behavioural psychology.
Furthermore, Alexander Popov, in 1895, (11) _________ (invent) the radio, a pivotal moment in the history of communication technology. Popov's invention (12) _________ (precede) Marconi's work and (13) _________ (demonstrate) Russia's early involvement in the development of wireless communication.
These achievements highlight the rich history of Russian scientific innovation and the profound impact these inventors (14) _________ (have) on the world. Russian scientists continue to push the boundaries of knowledge and inspire future generations with their remarkable contributions.
WORD-FORMATION
Упражнение 5. Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in capitals.
Russian scientists have made (1) _________ SIGNIFY contributions to various fields, showcasing their ingenuity and (2) _________ CREATE. Throughout history, these innovators have played a crucial role in shaping the world through their groundbreaking inventions.
One notable example is Dmitri Mendeleev, who in 1869 developed the periodic table of elements. His work revolutionized the field of chemistry and laid the (3) _________ FOUND for modern chemical research.
Before Mendeleev's breakthrough, Ivan Pavlov had conducted pioneering research in the field of psychology. In the late 19th century, Pavlov's experiments on classical conditioning with dogs provided (4) _________ VALUE insights into human behaviour and laid the groundwork for (5) _________ BEHAVE psychology.
Furthermore, Alexander Popov, in 1895, invented the radio, a pivotal moment in the history of communication technology. Popov's invention preceded Marconi's work and demonstrated Russia's early (6) _________ INVOLVE in the development of (7) _________ WIRE communication.
These (8) _________ ACHIEVE highlight the rich history of Russian (9) _________ SCIENCE innovation and the profound impact these inventors have had on the world. Russian scientists continue to push the boundaries of knowledge and inspire future generations with their (10) _________ REMARK contributions.
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