Russian A-level: translation pack (Москва и Петербург, культура, общество)

18 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:

1. Развитие российского общества

-жизнь российской молодёжи

-мир труда -образование

2. Москва и С.-Петербург

- общественные проблемы

- реконструкция

-окружающая среда

3. 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.