Решение: Контрольная по английкому
1. Give the written translation of the text:
The American Constitution
The Constitution was accepted in 1788, but only after much bitter debate. Many Americans feared that a powerful central government would trample on the liberties of the people, and 10 amendments guaranteeing these liberties - the Bill of Rights - were added to the Constitution in 1791. The Bill of Rights ensures freedom of religion and free press, free speech, protection against illegal searches, the right to a fair trial by jury and protection against “cruel and unusual punishments”. The bill of Rights strikes a balance between the need for a strong efficient central authority and the need to ensure individual liberties.
Since the Bill of Rights was adopted, 16 other amendments have been added to the Constitution. The 14th amendment guarantees that all persons in the nation have equal rights. Other key amendments include: the 13th, barring slavery; the 15th, prohibiting states from interfering with the right to vote; and the 19th giving women the right to vote.
The framers of the Constitution created an enduring document. The Constitution was formulated in a way that allows it to evolve and change as the nation itself has grown and developed. Today, more than 200 years after it was written the Constitution remains vital, alive and at the center of American political ideals and practices.
2. Find in the text the English equivalents for:
Сильная центральная власть, ключевые поправки, включать в себя, свобода личности, право на справедливый суд, жёсткое наказание, свобода слова, оставаться/сохраняться, давить/топтать, незаконный.
3. Find in the text the antonyms for:
Legal, dead, to feel courage, usual, meaningless, atheism, reward, to allow
4.Complete the text with words from the box;
capital differences elections every federation governed
laws own Parliament parties power President government
responsible state whole
How Fantasia Is Governed
Fantasia is … of three states: Moldenia, Stranvegan and East Mork. San Fantastico, …, is in the center of … for the …of Fantasia, but each state has its … government. State governments make their own …, and are … for education, roads, health, the police and a number of other things.
Fantasia has seventeen …, there are very large … between them. … are held … seven years. Each state sends a hundred representatives to the federal … .
The Fantasian Parliament has little real … . The country is … by a Council of fifteen ministers (five from each …), under the country`s … for life, Mr. Kirsten Rask.
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