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Russian A-level: translation pack Последние годы СССР
13 pages of translation exercises to practise essential vocabulary and memorise key facts, numbers and ideas on the themes required for A-level specification.
A total of 41 complex and compound sentences in English and their translation into Russian.
The sentences cover subtopics of the topic Последние Годы СССР1985-1991:
ситуация в СССР к 1985г.
перестройка
гласность
позитивные исходы перестройки
-путч
All sentences contain essential vocabulary required at A-level. Each sentence is developed using essential constructions. We included a variety of syntax structures, coordinating/subordinate common and compound conjunctions, different verbal forms to reflect the exam standard requirements. Many sentences contains a phrase to express an opinion, argument, make a conclusion and/or engage in a dialogue (e.g. I suppose, as far as I know, what do you think).
Answers are provided to English sentences. However, the exercise can be done in reverse - using Russian answers to be translated into English.
Russian A-level: translation pack
17 pages of translation exercises to practise essential vocabulary and memorise key facts, numbers and ideas on the themes required for A-level specification.
A total of 73 complex and compound sentences to be translated into Russian. Answers with possible translation variants are provided for each sentence.
The 3 themes and subthemes covered are:
Развитие российского общества
-жизнь российской молодёжи
-мир труда
-образование
Москва и С.-Петербург
общественные проблемы
реконструкция
-окружающая среда
Политическая и художественная культура в русскоязычном мире
-цирк, музыка
-СМИ, соцсети
All sentences contain essential vocabulary required at A-level. Each sentence is developed using essential constructions. We included a variety syntax structures, coordinating/subordinate common and compound conjunctions, verbal forms to reflect the exam standard requirements. Almost each sentence contains a phrase to express an opinion, argument, make a conclusion and/or engage in a dialogue (e.g. I suppose, as far as I know, what do you think).
Answers are provided to English sentences. However, the exercise can be done in reverse - using Russian answers to be translated into English.
A-level Russian: topic 1 - развитие российского общества
This 17-page workbook covers subtheme 1 ‘Life of the Russian youth (heath, leisure, new technology)’ of the first of the 4 topics - Development of Russian Society/ Развитие российского общества.
The document contains:
a broad list of exam-style questions
a variety of texts to cover the topic (e.g. youth problems, modern hobbies, problems of young people in modern Russia, what is the government doing to improve the situation, the problem of loneliness, spare time)
infographics to enable further discussion
comprehension questions
questions for further discussion
vocabulary exercises
The texts can also be used to practise translation skills. Graphs can be used to practise the use numerals in all cases and as a starting point for discussing the topic.
All texts and exercises are developed in line with Edexcel GCE Russian specification for the level of vocabulary and grammar required at that level.
The worksheet is also appropriate for anyone learning Russian towards B1-B2 level and interested in expanding their general knowledge and vocabulary on the topic of the life of modern youth.
Russian A-level: Queen of Spades ; sample essays, exercises and answers
This document contains exam style questions on one of literary works - Queen of Spades.
The essays are compiled in line with Edexcel requirements for achieving high marks ( inclusion of 2-3 key points, rich and varied vocabulary, knowledge of content, quotes and analysis).
Each of the 9 essays is followed by a short exercise to help with memorising Kew phrases and grammar practice (translation, matching pairs, filling in prepositions, putting the words in the correct case, word formation).
Answers are included to enable self-study.
A-level Russian: topic 1.2 - развитие российского общества - ОБРАЗОВАНИЕ
This 19-page workbook covers subtheme 2 ‘Education (educational system, problems of the current system, life of Russian students, examination)’ of the first of the 4 topics - Development of Russian Society/ Развитие российского общества/ studied at A-level.
The document contains:
essential vocabulary lost
a broad list of exam-style questions
a separate list with possible detailed answers - each answer can be used for information, reading, translation, vocabulary and discussion practice
a variety of texts to cover the topic (e.g. school problems, ЕГЭ - for and against, how effective is the current curriculum in preparing children for the fast changing world))
infographics and survey results to enable further discussion
comprehension questions and questions for further discussion, vocabulary exercises
The texts can also be used to practise translation skills.
All texts and exercises are developed in line with Edexcel GCE Russian specification for the level of vocabulary and grammar required at that level.
The worksheet is also appropriate for anyone learning Russian towards B1-B2 level and interested in expanding their general knowledge and vocabulary on the topic of the life of modern youth.
A-level Russian: topic 3.2- Москва и Санкт-Петербург: преступность, бездомность -изменения в жизни б
This 24-page workbook covers subtheme 2 ‘Homelessness, crime’ of one of the 4 topics - Moscow and Saint Petersburg: changes in the life of a big city/Москва и Санкт-Петербург: изменения в жизни большого города / studied at A-level.
The worksheet is appropriate for anyone learning Russian towards B1-B2 level and interested in expanding their general knowledge and vocabulary on the topic of urban life, social issues and economic development.
All texts and exercises are developed in line with Edexcel GCE Russian specification for the level of vocabulary and grammar required at that level.
The document contains:
essential vocabulary list
a broad list of exam-style questions
a separate list with possible detailed answers
each answer can be used for information, reading, translation, vocabulary and discussion practice
a variety of texts to cover the topic:
*situations leading to homelessness
*growth of homelessness
*crime issues in St-Petersburg and what the government do to tackle them
leaflet of a charity organisation
*how charities can help homeless people
*Moscow’s Mayor Office inititatives
comprehension questions and questions for further discussion,
-true/false questions - inference exercises
a variety of vocabulary exercises (word search, synonyms, translation, matching pairs).
The texts can also be used to practise translation and listening skills.
A-level Russian: topic 1.3 - развитие российского общества - МИР ТРУДА
This 20-page workbook covers subtheme 3 ‘World of Work (attitude to work, equality, opportunities for young Russians)’ of the first of the 4 topics - Development of Russian Society/ Развитие российского общества/ studied at A-level.
The document contains:
essential vocabulary lost
a broad list of exam-style questions
a separate list with possible detailed answers - each answer can be used for information, reading, translation, vocabulary and discussion practice
a variety of texts to cover the topic (e.g. gender equality, family Vs career, the most useful subjects, choice of profession, how the government helps young people)
infographics and survey results to enable further discussion
comprehension questions and questions for further discussion, vocabulary exercises
-True/false questions
The texts can also be used to practise translation skills.
All texts and exercises are developed in line with Edexcel GCE Russian specification for the level of vocabulary and grammar required at that level.
The worksheet is also appropriate for anyone learning Russian towards B1-B2 level and interested in expanding their general knowledge and vocabulary on the topic of the life of modern youth.
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A-level Russian: 4 themes revision sentences for translation
This bundle covers all 4 themes studied at A-level.
This worksheet contains a wide varietyof sentences for translation (Eng-Rus/ Rus-Eng) to help practise essential vocabulary and memorise key facts, numbers and ideas on the themes required for A-level specification.
A total of 124 complex and compound sentences in English and their translation into Russian.
The 4 themes and subthemes covered are:
Развитие российского общества
-жизнь российской молодёжи
-мир труда
-образование
Москва и С.-Петербург
-общественные проблемы
-реконструкция
-окружающая среда
Политическая и художественная культура в русскоязычном мире
-цирк, музыка
-СМИ, соцсети
4.Последние Годы СССР1985-1991:
-ситуация в СССР к 1985г.
-перестройка
-гласность
-позитивные исходы перестройки
-путч
All sentences contain essential vocabulary required at A-level. Each sentence is developed using essential constructions. We included a variety of syntax structures, coordinating/subordinate common and compound conjunctions, different verbal forms to reflect the exam standard requirements. Many sentences contains a phrase to express an opinion, argument, make a conclusion and/or engage in a dialogue (e.g. I suppose, as far as I know, what do you think).
Answers are provided to English sentences. However, the exercise can be done in reverse - using Russian answers to be translated into English.
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A-level Russian: topic 4.3- Последние годы СССР – Горбачёв : Гласность: проблемы к 1991г. - путч 199
This 25-page workbook covers subtheme 3 of topic 4 studied at A-level '1991: problems of the USSR by 1991- coup in August 1991/ disintegration of the USSR:
проблемы СССР к началу 1991 г. - путч в августе - распад СССР.
The document contains:
vocabulary list
a broad list of exam-style questions
a separate list with possible detailed answers - each answer can be used for information, reading, translation, vocabulary and discussion practice
3 exam style passages for translating into Russian
a variety of texts to cover the topic:
*outline of the problems the USSR faced by 1991
‘parad of sovereignties’
*Путч events explained with photographs and texts
*events after путч
a variety of vocabulary and comprehension exercises (word formation, chronology of events exercise, word search, translation, synonyms)
-polls of people’s opinion on the collapse of the USSR and whether/how their lives changed (can be used as a starting point for discussion and to practise numerals).
The texts can also be used to practise translation and listening skills.
All texts and exercises are developed in line with Edexcel GCE Russian specification for the level of vocabulary and grammar required at that level.
The worksheet is also appropriate for anyone learning Russian towards B1-B2 level and interested in expanding their general knowledge and vocabulary on the history of the late USSR, reforms and its disintegration.
Russian A-level: Cherry Orchard/Вишнёвый сад
A 28-page resource to help prepare for A-level Russian written exam.
The resource contains character description with an extensive quotes bank to back up the description and to help with analysis of the main and secondary characters (Раневская, Лопахин, Гаев, Варя, Аня, Дуняша, Фирс, Яша, Епиходов, Петя Трофимов).
The extended quotes can easily be used as a quick revision of the text (main events and characters).
Character description includes:
*background,
*character traits and analysis,
*appearance,
*their relationship with other characters.
The document also contains:
*Further questions to help with themes and characters analysis
*An extensive adjectives word bank to help with the above
*A character analysis table to help students group the characters in relation to the past/future/present; main/secondary; masters/servants themes.
*12 exam-style essay questions on characters, themes, dramatic techniques.
Russian A-level: "Ревизор" quotes bank, themes, character description and characteristics
A 27-page resource to help prepare for A-level Russian written exam.
The resource contains:
*possible essay questions,
*character description with an extensive quotes bank to back up the description and to help with analysis of the 3 main characters - Khlestakov, the mayor, and judge.
Character description includes:
-background,
-character,
-appearance,
-their relationship with other characters.
*A separate analysis and quotes on the town of N and collective image of the local authorities (чиновники).
A-level Russian: topic 3.3- Москва и Санкт-Петербург: окружающая среда, реконструкция , благоустройс
This 24-page workbook covers subtheme 3 ‘Homelessness, crime’ of one of the 4 topics - Moscow and Saint Petersburg: changes in the life of a big city/Москва и Санкт-Петербург: изменения в жизни большого города / studied at A-level.
The document contains:
essential vocabulary list
a broad list of exam-style questions
a separate list with possible detailed answers - each answer can be used for information, reading, translation, vocabulary and discussion practice
survey graphs
a variety of texts to cover the topics:
*Moscow’s new parks
*Moscow City - business district
rubbish recycling
*pollution
*what do the citizens consider to be the biggest environmental issues and what they would change
one person’s fight for a better environment
comprehension questions and questions for further discussion,
-true/false questions
inference exercises
a variety of vocabulary exercises (word search, synonyms, translation, matching pairs)
The texts can also be used to practise translation and listening skills.
All texts and exercises are developed in line with Edexcel GCE Russian specification for the level of vocabulary and grammar required at that level.
The worksheet is also appropriate for anyone learning Russian towards B1-B2 level and interested in expanding their general knowledge and vocabulary on the topic of urban life, environmental and social issues and economic development.
A-level Russian: topic 2.2 - политическая и художестввенная культура- массовая культура
This 32-page workbook covers subtheme 2 ‘Mass culture’ (music, circus, ballet)’ of one of the 4 topics -Political and artistic culture in Russian-speaking world/Политическая и художественная культура в русскоязычном мире/ studied at A-level.
The document contains:
essential vocabulary list
a broad list of exam-style questions
a separate list with possible detailed answers - each answer can be used for information, reading, translation, vocabulary and discussion practice
a variety of texts to cover the topic (e.g. the history of circus, issue of animals in a circus, should music be censored, ballet in Russia, surveys analysis on music preferences in Russian speaking countries.)
infographics and survey results to enable further discussion
gerund and participles practice
comprehension questions and questions for further discussion,
a variety of vocabulary exercises
The texts can also be used to practise translation skills.
All texts and exercises are developed in line with Edexcel GCE Russian specification for the level of vocabulary and grammar required at that level.
The worksheet is also appropriate for anyone learning Russian towards B1-B2 level and interested in expanding their general knowledge and vocabulary on the topic of mass culture in Russian-speaking countries.
A-level Russian: topic 3.1- Москва и Санкт-Петербург: изменения в жизни большого города
This 33-page workbook covers subtheme 1 ‘Life in the city, life in the suburbs’ of one of the 4 topics - Moscow and Saint Petersburg: changes in the life of a big city/Москва и Санкт-Петербург: изменения в жизни большого города / studied at A-level.
The document contains:
essential vocabulary list
a broad list of exam-style questions
a separate list with possible detailed answers - each answer can be used for information, reading, translation, vocabulary and discussion practice
a variety of texts to cover the topic:
*a typical Moscow resident
*what lif is like for elderly citizens
*environmental issues in St-Petersburg
green innovations
*pros and cons of life in a big city
*transport (3d transport ring road)
infographics and survey results to enable further discussion
comprehension questions and questions for further discussion,
inference exercises
a variety of vocabulary exercises (word search, synonyms, translation, matching pairs)
The texts can also be used to practise translation skills.
All texts and exercises are developed in line with Edexcel GCE Russian specification for the level of vocabulary and grammar required at that level.
The worksheet is also appropriate for anyone learning Russian towards B1-B2 level and interested in expanding their general knowledge and vocabulary on the topic of urban life, environmental issues, transport, economic development.
A-level Russian: topic 2.1 - политическая и художестввенная культура- СМИ
This 30-page workbook covers subtheme 1 ‘Mass Media(freedom of expression, printed and digital media, influence of media on society and politics)’ of one of the 4 topics -Political and artistic culture in Russian-speaking world/Политическая и художественная культура в русскоязычном мире/ studied at A-level.
The document contains:
essential vocabulary list
a broad list of exam-style questions
a separate list with possible detailed answers - each answer can be used for information, reading, translation, vocabulary and discussion practice
a variety of texts to cover the topic (e.g. the future of printed press, influence of media on young people, popularity of different media channels, most well-paid Russian video bloggers, public trust in different media, use of the Russian language in other countries, popular programmes on TV, etc.)
infographics and survey results to enable further discussion
comprehension questions and questions for further discussion,
a variety of vocabulary exercises
The texts can also be used to practise translation skills.
All texts and exercises are developed in line with Edexcel GCE Russian specification for the level of vocabulary and grammar required at that level.
The worksheet is also appropriate for anyone learning Russian towards B1-B2 level and interested in expanding their general knowledge and vocabulary on the topic of media and media in Russian-speaking countries…
Russian GCSE: Complete Revision and Practice Book
This Complete Revision & Practice Workbook is full of revision and practice for the Edexcel Russian GCSE course.
130 pages.
It contains useful vocab list for all 5 required themes with subtopics, a variety of excercises and grammar notes, as well as exam-style questions, which cover the reading, translation and speaking skills needed for the exam. Learners will also benefit from mock exam tasks for wrtitten examination (shorter and longer essays questions and translation tasks - English into Russian) and speaking examination (10 picture based tasks with sample answers and 10 role play speaking cards).
The book is rounded off with a complimentary 20-page translation activities pack (sentences and short exam-style texts for translating from Russian into English and vice versa).
Answers to most practice questions are included to enable self-study.
Although the book was developed in line with GCSE requirements, it is appropriate for any learners studying Russian towards A2 level and looking to expand and practise their vocabulary on such topics as family, hobby, free time, workday routine, the world around us, travelling, city, village, local area, school, education, future plans, the world around us, global issues, environment.
A few small sections of this book are available separately on our store, including a free Sample GCSE speaking card.
Bundle
Russian A-level: развитие российского общества
This bundle contains is 56 pages in total and contains 3 workbooks covering 3 subtopics of the abote theme:
-жизнь российской молодеёжи: здоровье, отдых, новые технологии;
-образование: система образования, жизнь российских школьников;
-мир труда: отношение к труду, равноправие, возможности для молодых россиян.
The workbooks contains:
a broad list of exam-style questions for each subtheme;
a separate list of model extended answers to exam-style questions;
a variety of texts to cover the topic (e.g. youth problems, modern hobbies, problems of young people in modern Russia, what is the government doing to improve the situation, the problem of loneliness, spare time)
infographics to enable further discussion;
comprehension questions and questions for further discussion, vocabulary exercises
The texts can also be used to practise translation skills.
Graphs can be used to practise the use numerals in all cases and as a starting point for discussing the topic.
All texts and exercises are developed in line with Edexcel GCE Russian specification for the level of vocabulary and grammar required at that level.
The worksheet is also appropriate for anyone learning Russian towards B1-B2 level and interested in expanding their general knowledge and vocabulary on the topic of modern Russian society