2. My native place Every person in the world has his own Motherland, but, besides, he has his own Malaya Motherland. It is a place where he has been living from his birth. As for me, I have such a place too. It is Talinka, a small town, located in the North of our country. Talinka is a great place to live.

3. These places in Talinka are for those people who are looking for peace and a lovely rural environment.

4. This place is still pretty wild with forests and rivers where you can go on real adventure holidays.

5. The fishing is said to be excellent

6. The countryside around Talinka is green, with rich vegetation

7. We have harsh climate, but you can spend time outdoors if the weather is not cold.

8. The people are hospitable here. A friendly smile is a common thing in the street, in a shop, everywhere…

9. Talinka is a great place to live.

10. 1.What do these geographical names stand for? Write the correct information. Add articles where necessary. Yenisei largest lake in Northern Russia. Arctic Ocean river in Siberia. Lake Ladoga is most populous city in Russia. Mount Elbrus coldest ocean in world. Volga highest mountain in Caucasus. Moscow longest river in Europe

11. 2.Which is the odd word out? Why? a). Ocean sea river mountain b). Valley park prairie mountain c). Sea coast beach field d). Forest wood river tree

12. 3. Find the mistakes and correct them. -I should interested to know what are - the major country’s exports and imports? -Do you know how many time zones - are there in Russia? -Have you got any idea why are winter - posidelki so popular with Russians?

13. -Do you happen know how far is it -to the airport? -Could you tell me what climate - has Central Russia? -I’d like know what area does Russia cover? -I wonder if you could tell me why do - Russians take off shoes and leave them at the door?