Контрольная работа по Английскому языку на тему: "The History of Parliament"

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The History of Parliament

Britain has the oldest Parliament in the world. This institution has changed over the centuries and has reflected the class structure and economic basis of feudal and capitalist societies.

Parliament is held in the Place of Westminster. This tradition dates back to Saxon times when the king called to this place a group of powerful barons who discussed with him matters of state. The king often argued with them for his power and money. In 1215 King Henry III refused to accept Magna Carta. A group of powerful barons supported him. But Symon de Monfort defeated them and in 1265 called the first Parliament. From that time the king summoned Parliament and representatives of counties and cities together with the King’s advisers from the clergy, and his supporters among the feudal barons met together. As the class differences between the representatives and aristocracy became more marked, the division into the “Lords” and the “Commons” took place.

In the middle of the last century the House of Commons was a centre of real political power. Since those days the growth of the power of the Cabinet, based on the development of the modern party system has brought about a fundamental change. The House of Commons is still the centre of the political stage; but it isn’t the centre of the real political power. The House of Commons doesn’t control the Cabinet, the civil service or the armed forces. It is in fact a forum for criticism of the Government and for getting the information.

I. Переведите слова

Basis , feudal , capitalist , baron , aristocracy , to base , fundamental , to control , forum , criticism , to hold, to date back - , powerful, to discuss , to argue , to sign, to accept , to support , to defeat , in the middle of , armed forces, adviser -к, difference , division , to summon , growth , clergy 
 

II. Переведите словосочетания

The oldest in the world , to change over the centuries , matters of state , Magna Carta , to become more marked - с, the real political power , the political stage , the civil service , a forum for criticism
 

III. Определите группу местоимения в следующих словосочетаниях

This institution ; the king called …barons who discussed with him matters of state; the king argued with them for his power and money ; since those days ; it isn’t the centre
 

V. Найдите в тексте слова, образованные от предложенных ниже. Укажите способ образования.

Institute  , economy , power , to represent , to advise , to support , to differ , aristocrat , politic , to develop , to criticize , to govern, to information

 

V. Определите время и залог сказуемых

1. Britain has the oldest Parliament in the world. –

2. This institution has changed over the centuries and has reflected the class structure and economic basis of feudal and capitalist societies. 

3. Parliament is held in the Place of Westminster. 

4. The king often argued with them for his power and money. 

5. In the middle of the last century the House of Commons was a centre of real political power. 

6. The House of Commons doesn’t control the Cabinet, the civil service or the armed forces.

7. It is in fact a forum for criticism of the Government and for getting the information.
 

VI. Переведите предложения

1. В середине прошлого столетия кабинет министров не обладал реальной политической властью. 

2. Не было явного различия между двумя капиталистическими партиями. 

3. Представители обеих партий приняли участие в собрании. 

4. Главная сила правительства - это кабинет министров. 

5. Палата лордов не имеет влияния на решения кабинета министров.

VII. Постройте четыре типа вопросов

In 1215 King Henry III refused to accept Magna Carta.

1. Специальный
2. Общий
3. Альтернативный
4. Разделительный
   
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