1 Speak about the political structure of Russia using the following prompts. 14
I'd like to tell about ...
The Russian Federation was set up...
Politically it is ...
The head of state is ...
His functions are ...
There are three branches of
power:...
The Federal Assembly consists of ...
The State Duma is elected by ...
The Federation Council is formed of...
The legislative power ...
The executive power
power ...
The judicial power ...
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B: Yes, it is. If it b) was frozen, we could have gone skating.
2 A: Haven't you got enough money for a holiday?
B: Oh yes. I've got some saved up b) in case I suddenly need it.
3 A: What are you going to do next year?
B: I wish I a) knew the answer to that question.
4 A: These figures are too complicated to work out in your head.
B: Yes, if b) only we had a calculator.
5 A: What are you doing later this afternoon?
B: Oh, b) in case the game finishes, I'll go home, I expect.
6 A: Do you think I should take the job?
B: You shouldn't do anything c) unless you think it's the right thing to do.