Task 11. Chose the right answer for the following questionsWhen was Tambov built? A. in the 16-th century B. in the 17-th century Who was the 1-st governor of Tambov? A. Roman Boborykin B. G.R. Derzhavin Task 12. Complete the following sentences: Tambov is one of the oldest Russian towns built in 1636 as a fortress… In 1781 Tambov received its emblem… Opposite the Drama Theatre there is… It is a special placeto commemorate the heroism of people… In Sovetskaya Street behind the monument to Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya… There are many other beautiful and unique buildings in our town such as… Tambov is linked with the names of… At present Tambov is an industrial centre… There are two universities … People of all ages like …
Task 13. Enumerate these items in the right order and tick the item which is not mentioned in the text. · The origin of Tambov. · Places of interest in Tambov. · The emblem of Tambov. · The Day of the Town. · The total area and the population of Tambov. · Tambov’s educational institutions. · Tambov as a cultural centre
Task 14. Prove that Tambov is a cultural centre. Task 15. Name the following sights: The central square in Tambov.__________________________________________ The building facing the beginning of Internatsionalnaya Street._______________ A Modern building opposite the Drama Theatre.___________________________ A sanatorium in Naberezhnaya Street.___________________________________ A monument opposite the Hotel «Tambov».______________________________
Task 16. Write out key-sentences for each passage. Task 17. Make up the summary of the text. Task 18. Act out dialogues. - Have you seen much of the town? - Not much so far. - Neither have I. I want to go sightseeing. Will you join me? - With pleasure, but is it possible to see anything in one day? - Not half enough. What are you interested in? Do you like museums? - Yes, rather. - If so, let’s start with our local museum. - OK. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Excuse me, where is the post office? - It is over there across the city park. - Thanks a lot. - Not at all. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Pardon me, is it Nosovskaya Street? - I am sorry. I don’t know. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Excuse me, how can I get to the railway station? - Oh, it’s rather far. Take bus 18. But if you are in a hurry, take a taxi. - Thank you so much. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Task 19. Make up you own dialogues using conversational phrases of addressing people, asking the way, giving directions, expressing gratitude.
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