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techniques. This type of map is used mostly by professional geographers in their
research.
To make and to read maps involve several abilities. These are the ability to
locate places, to ascertain directions, to measure distances and to interpret the map
maker's symbols. Exceptional skill in the use of maps is required in many
professions, such as geography,
civil engineering, geology, navigation and others.
Ptolemy (Claudius Ptolemaeus) - Клавдий Птолемей (ок. 90 - ок. 160), др.-греч.
астроном. Написал трактат «География», где дал сводку географических
сведений античного мира.
Alexandria - Александрия, столица Египта (305 - 30 д.н.э.)
J.D. Cassini - Джованни Доменико Кассини - (1625 - 1712) французский ученый,
астроном и геодезист.
3.5 Say whether the following statements are true or false
1. Maps show the arrangement of things over the earth.
2. First maps were made by the ancient Romans.
3. During the Middle Ages map making was revived.
4. The invention of the telescope made it possible to determinate longitude
accurately.
5. The reference map shows the distribution of specific phenomena on the earth’s
surface.
6. Exceptional skill in the use of maps is required in many professions.
3.6 Translate the words and word combinations given in brackets
1. The Egyptian Ptolemy was the first to make maps (используя широту и
долготу).
2. (Изобретение телескопа) helped map makers in their work.
3. The first really (точная карта) was produced in 1682.
4. The 20 th century brought (аэрофотосъемка) to the aid of map makers.
5. Maps are used in many professions, such as (география,
гражданское
строительство, геология, навигация).
6. The weather map shows how (температура, осадки, ветры, давление) are
related in space.
3.7 Read the text and reproduce it in the form of a dialogue
Men have made and used maps since the dawn of history. They have done so because
maps serve much better than words for giving information. Even primitive peoples
recognize this. When an explorer in a wild land asks directions from a native, the
native often answers by drawing a map on the ground, on a shell, or on a piece of
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bark. Explorers have found the Eskimos to be unusually skilful in doing this.
3.8 Answer
the following questions
What can be presented on maps?
When did people begin to make and use maps?
Who was the first to attempt to make a map of the world?
When was map making revived?
How did the great voyages of discovery influence the development of map making?
What inventions helped map makers in their work?
What are three kinds of maps? Speak about each kind.
What abilities help to make and to read maps?
3.9 Make up the plan of the text “Geography and Maps”. Retell the text
3.10 Text for written translation
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