Match the highlighted words or word combinations in the text with their definitions. 1. recognition of one's potential and qualities as an individual, especially in relation to social context;

1. recognition of one's potential and qualities as an individual, especially in relation to social context;

2. originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native;

3. a small boat that you move through the water by using oars:

4. participation in racial or cultural integration;

5. able to read and write; having education or knowledge;

6. the area of land from which all the water flows into a particular river;

7. a part of the trunk or a large branch of a tree that has fallen or been cut off;

8. a member of a Russian Orthodox group that refused to accept the liturgical reforms of the patriarch Nikon (1605 - 81);

9. a person who settles in an area, typically one with no or few previous inhabitants. People who go to live in a new country;

10. buildings on a farm in which crops or animal food can be kept.

Exercise2.

Role play: Work in pairs. Imagine you are in Malye Karely outdoor museum of wooden architecture. Put as many questions as possible to know about Pomors. Choose afarm yard to describe.

Exercise3.

Make your own presentation of the history of Pomors.

Write notes about the land of Pomors.

Exercise4.

A group of foreign students is planning to visit Arkhangelsk as a part of a cultural and educational exchange program «The Pomor Land». You have volunteered to help by preparing an information sheet, to be distributed to them on their arrival.

You should include:

· Brief details about the Russian North;

· The Pomor family (customs and traditions);

· Any other information that you think would be useful for the visiting group.

Answer the following questions.

1. When did the history of Pomorye begin?

2. What is the geographical position occupied by the Russian North?

3. Why is the geographical position of the Russian North so important?

4. What is Pomorye washed by?

5. What are Pomorye main regions? What can you say about each region?

6. What type of climate is there on the territory of Pomorye?

7. What do you know about a system of religious beliefs and social customs of Pomors?

8. Do you know anything about Northern hospitality and generosity?

9. What is one of the oldest buildings in Arkhangelsk?

10. What is a well-known outdoor museum in Arkhangelsk?

11. Have you ever been to Malye Karely?

12. What monument can be considered the symbol of the North?

13. What churches survived in Pomorye?

14. Who is the pride of the Russian North?

15. What was Kholmogory notable for?

16. Is Pomorye full of history? Prove it.

17. Do you know anything about famous Pomors?

18. What was the main form of the Pomors family?

19. Who was the head of the family? Why?

Unit 15

You will read & translate a text about plans for the future. Before you read, discuss in pairs the following.

1. Is it easy to choose your future career? Why? /Why not? 2. What great changes are expected in the Russian Education system? 3. Are Russian students motivated? What does it mean? 4. Will you continue your education after graduating from the University? 5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of your future profession? 6. Will you need English for your future career?