Test 1.1 Choose the right item.
THE REPUBLIC OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
1. The official name of our
homeland is…
a) Russia
b) the
Russian Federation
c) the
Republic of the Russian Federation
2. The largest mountain chain, …
, separates Europe from Asia.
a) the
Urals
b) the
Altai Mountains
c) the
Caucasus
3.
Russia is washed by 12 seas of three oceans: …
a) the
Pacific, the Arctic, the Atlantic and the Indian
b) Indian
the Pacific, the Arctic
c) the
Pacific, the Arctic and the Atlantic
4. Russia
stretches from …in the West to the Pacific Ocean in the East.
a) the
Baltic Sea
b) the
Caspian Sea
c) the
Black Sea
5.
The Caucasus Mountains are…
a) between
the Black and the Caspian Seas
b) in
the East of the country
c) along
the border with Mongolia
6. The river Ob is situated…
a) on
the West Siberian Lowland
b) on
the East European Plain
c) in
East Siberia
7.
The longest river in Europe is …
a) the Volga
b) the Don
c) the Neva
8. The river Volga is situated…
a) in
East Siberia
b) on
the East European Plain
c) on
the West Siberian Lowland
6. The five ancient Russian towns
which are known as Zolotoe Koltso include Rostov Velikiy, Suzdal, Vladimir,
Zvenigorod and …
a) Tver
b) Yaroslavl
c) Smolensk
The Flag of the Russian Federation
The Russian flag is sometimes called the IMPERIAL FLAG. It
consists of three equal stripes of white, blue and red. The first flag of this
design appeared more than 300 years ago. Peter the Great adapted the flag from
the National flag of the Netherlands. Later a black two-headed eagle on a
golden background was added to the flag of Russia. The flag existed until the revolution
in 1917. In the nineties, with the democratic changes, the three-colour flag was
restored again. On 21 August 1991, the flag was officially adopted by the
Russian President and the Russian Parliament. In Russia the colours of the
current flag symbolize:
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white — frankness and
generosity;
•
blue — honesty and wisdom;
•
red — courage and love.
The Emblem of the Russian Federation
The Russian National Emblem is the golden DOUBLE-HEADED
EAGLE with a horseman (St George) on a shield on the eagle's breast with a red
background. Above the two heads of the eagle, there is an historical crown.
The first emblem of the double-headed eagle was introduced
in 1480, by Prince Ivan III. It was at the time of the establishment of the
Russian state system. It symbolized the supreme power and sovereignty of the
state.
Since then, the double-headed eagle is the main
part of the emblem of our country. But now the crown is a symbol of the
sovereignty both of the Russian Federation (as a whole) and of its parts
(subjects of the Federation.
Текстовое сопровождение к видеоролику
We want to tell you about one of
the most attractive Russian cities, situated on the banks of the picturesque
river Volga. Its original name was Tsarizin.
Founded in 1589 as a guarding
fortress of the southern borders of Russia, the town was a witness of many
historical events.
The Volga-river has always been
part of the town’s history. Famous for its rare beauty and unique landscape,
the river has become a symbol of the city and one of the most favourite
places of its people.
The advantageous geographical
position of the city created favourable conditions for
its development. Nowadays it is a large industrial, administrative, educative
and cultural centre, with the population of over one million citizens. It is
the city of unusual beauty, where a lot can be seen and much can be done.
With its wonderful squares, wide
streets, and green parks the city looks smart and splendid. There are a great
number of museums, exhibitions, modern and historical places of interest there.
Its beautiful buildings with interesting architecture make a vivid impression
on its visitors. Numerous monuments and memorials can be seen in the streets of
the town which is also famous for being a memorial city.
The memory of World War II is
deeply felt here. There is a place in the city which is closely connected with
the events of the Great Patriotic War and the Stalingrad Battle – it is the
glorified Mamayev Hill with its memorial complex “To the Heroes of the
Stalingrad Battle”, which appears to be the most attended monument in Russia.
Quiz «Насколько Вы патриотичны?»
Take this quiz to see how patriotic you are.
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1. During the Olympics, you only watch events in which
people from your country are performing.
a)
True
b)
False
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6. You know all the words to your nation’s national
anthem.
a)
True
b)
False
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2. You have your country’s flag hanging somewhere in your
room or home.
a)
True
b)
False
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7. You prefer films that are made in your home country, or
are in your first language.
a)
True
b)
False
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3. You have friends and pen friends from other nations.
a)
True
b)
False
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8. Your favourite rock star is
from your home country.
a)
True
b)
False
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4. You would never consider living outside your home
country (if it were possible).
c)
True
d)
False
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9. You know a lot about your nation’s history.
a)
True
b)
False
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5. If someone criticizes your home nation, you defend it,
even if you know that person’s criticisms are valid.
a)
True
b)
False
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10. You think your country is the best country in the
world.
a)
True
b)
False
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ANSWERS
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1.
a – 10 b – 5
2.
a – 10 b – 5
3.
a – 5 b – 10
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4.
a – 10 b – 5
5.
a – 10 b – 5
6.
a – 10 b – 5
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7.
a – 10 b – 5
8.
a – 10 b – 5
9.
a – 10 b – 5
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10.
a – 10 b – 5
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90 – 100
points: You are very
patriotic. It’s good that you like your country, but don’t forget that you can
learn things from other nations, and people from other nations, too.
85 – 65
points: You seem
to have a healthy amount of patriotism. You like your country, but you
appreciate other countries too. It’s important to be able to see the faults of
your country and love it at the same time.
60 – 50 points: You are not very
patriotic. Are you a citizen of the world, or do you actually dislike your home
country? There are good things about any place. Maybe you have forgotten what
makes your home special. Don’t take it for granted
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