a) Read, translate, and study the use of the new words to read and discuss the texts and dialogues 1) to extend. Russia extends from the Baltic Sea to the Pacific Ocean. 2) total, a total area. The total area of Russia is 17 mln. sq. kms. 3) to border. Russia borders on many countries. 4) a surface. The surface of the country is various. 5) grasslands. On its territory, you can see wide grasslands. 6) a plain. Russia is situated on two plains. 7) a chain, the mountain chain. The Urals, the mountain chains, separate Asia and Europe. 8) mild, a mild climate. The central part of Russia has a mild climate. 9) abundant. Russia has abundant natural resources. 10) soil, fertile soils. Russia is rich in fertile soils. 11) supply, water supply. Russia has a great water supply. 12) wealth. Health is above wealth. 13) densely populated. The European part of the country is densely - populated. 14) to prefer. 1 don't like to watch TV. 1 prefer to read books. 15) outskirts. We don't live in the city's centre, we live in the outskirts. 16) a commander-in-chief. Our President is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. 17) to appoint. The President appoints ministers. 18) to approve. It must be approved by the Federal Assembly. 19) to adopt. The Russian flag was adopted in 1991. 20) a stripe. The flag has three stripes. 21) freedom. The red colour on the flag symbolizes the freedom. 22) an eagle- An eagle is a bird