A-level Russian: topic 3.1- Москва и Санкт-Петербург: изменения в жизни большого

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.