1) Find in the text the English equivalents of the following words and word combinations and use them in the sentences of your own:занимает центральную часть;covers the central partThis country covers the central part of the continent.отличается ... из-за;is different ... due toThe weather is different due to many factors.умеренный;temperateThe climate is temperate.граничит с ... ;It borders onRussia borders on many countries.основные горные цепи;The main mountain chains The main mountain chains are the Urals and the Caucasus.называемые;calledThis region is called the Highlands.современная история;Present-day historyPresent-day history is modern history.поселенцы;the settlersThe settlers are the people who live on the territory.начали борьбу за независимость; began struggle for independencePeople began their struggle for independence and won.рабство было отменено; Slavery was abolished Slavery was abolished many years ago.законодательство legislatureLegislature is different in different countries.2)Complete the following sentences:1.The USA covers the central part of North America.2.The territory of the USA is about 9,328,000 square kilometers.3.The population of the USA is about 265 million people. 4.The climate in the United States is different from state to state due to the large size of the country.5. The USA is washed by the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico in the east.6.The main mountain chains are the Cordillera in the west and the Appalachian Mountains in the east.7.The Great Lakes are situated on the border with Canada.8.Present-day American history began in 1607.9.The Civil War broke out in 1861.10.The largest state is Alaska.11.Head of State is the President.12.The capital of the country is Washington, DC (District of Columbia).3) Open the brackets using the verbs in the appropriate form.1.The seas surrounding Great Britain are not deep.2.The USA is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean.3.Many rivers in the USA are connected by the canals.4.The road connecting these cities is very important.5.The USA has a highly developed industry.