1. Match the words to form a collocation.
1. submit to | a) another’s influence |
2. yield to | b) an order |
3. execute | c) the law |
4. obey | d) committee |
5. head | e) the house |
*****n | f) the delegation |
7. conduct | g) tourist groups |
2. Choose a suitable verb to fill the gap.
1. The management have … an agreement with the union which will guarantee no strikes for the next three years. 2. Now that I’ve … all my responsibilities to my family, I can feel I can retire and go round the world. 3. I never thought I would … my ambition, but now I have. 4. Very few people … all their hopes and dreams in life, very few indeed, I can tell you. 5. We hope the two sides … a compromise and avoid war. 6. I’m afraid that little scheme of mine didn’t … of.
3. Express your agreement or disagreement with someone’s views.
A)
Success | is the most important thing in life |
Health | |
Love | |
Money | |
Education | |
Television | is the best entertainment in the world |
The cinema | |
The theatre |
B) 1) English food is excellent.
2) Blondes are prettier than brunettes.
3) Winter is nicer than summer.
4) Fish is better than meat.
5) Hard work is very pleasant.
6) All wars are evil.
4. Express partial agreement with the following statements.
1. Success is something that spoils people.
2. Women with children should work only past-time.
3. Children should become independent of their parents when they start work.
4. Detective stories are the best reading when you want to relax.
5. It’s wonderful to have a dog
6. It’s terrible to live in the center of a big city.
7. Having a car makes one lazy.
5. Think of the causes of success and combine these statements as in the model.
Example:-What does a successful magazine need? (to be informative)
-A successful magazine needs to be informative.
1. What does a TV programme need? (to be entertaining and lovely)
2. What does a novel need? (to be not boring)
3. What does an inventor need? (to be creative and practical)
4. What does an advertisement need? (to be simple and eye-catching)
5. What does a businessperson need? ( to be hardworking and tough)
6. What does a successful salesperson need? (to be outgoing and persuasive)
Part 3. Reading
1. Read the text and choose from the sentences (A-H) the one that fits each gap (1-7). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
A. That means the added cost of a private tutor at £140 a month.
B. Kelly now hopes to make the final three in the British Ice Skating Championship.
C. All to give their daughter Kelly the chance to become a world champion ice – skater.
D. The last time I bought a dress was for my son John’s wedding last year.
E. June has her own reasons for wanting Kelly’s success.
F. However, all these sacrifices have not been enough.
G. “Even if she doesn’t make it, she’ll have had the opportunity thousands of girls haven’t.”
Making their daughter a star
June and Malcolm Harding spent their life savings on their first home, and thought they were set for life. But just over a year later, June handed the keys back to the estate agent. Since then they’ve also sold most of their furniture. (1….)
What started as a way to stop Kelly being bored in the summer holiday has become the focus of all their lives. She won her first competition after only 10 weeks of skating lessons. Soon after, Kelly’s coach left Britain for Canada and her parting words changed the Harding’s lives forever. “Find the money to keep Kelly on the ice,” she urged. ”She’ll go all the way to the top.” From then on, there was no question – whatever it cost to make Kelly a winner, they’d find a way.
(2….) “I started skating when I was 10,” June said. ”I saved all the money I could for lessons by doing errands for neighbours. But Mum and Dad were poor and when Mum saved to buy me boots, Dad says that he was never skating again. I wasn’t going to let that happen to Kelly.” They had to take Kelly out of school so she could practice more. As she was still only fourteen, they had to guarantee the local authorities she’d continue her studies until she was seventeen. (3….)
“I worked out we only got £500 for £5,000 worth of furniture – but at least it paid for some more lessons,” said June. ”The only things we kept were TV and video because we can never afford to go out. Luckily, our new accommodation is furnished. We took our car off the road because we can’t afford to run it. We haven’t had a phone for four months, or a holiday in six years. (4….)”
Despite being permanently poor, June and Malcolm have no doubt they’re doing the right thing. “Just seeing Kelly on the ice, smiling and happy, makes it all worthwhile”, her father said. (5….)
Kelly, now seventeen, was placed 13th in last year’s junior championship and has won nearly thirty competitions so far. “I know I’m very lucky,” she admits. (6….) Her coach, a former British champion, is convinced she’ll go far. “I think she’ll make the next Olympic squad,” she said. “Kelly is an exceptional girl – gifted and very hardworking.”
(7….) It’s unlikely that her mum will ever see her win, though, because she gets too nervous to watch. “People think we’re mad giving up everything,” continues June,” but we believe in our daughter…I’d do it all over again tomorrow.”
“Mum and Dad have given up their own lives just for me and I’m determined not to let them down.”
2. Do the following exercises:
Which of the things do you consider to be important in your life? Why/why not?
relationship, family life, career, friendships, good health
1. Think of some things (facts, events, phenomena) that seem to be surprising, exciting and dominating over others.
2. Use the adjectives below to talk about some important events in your life.
a) sad, happy, thrilled, scared, disappointed, excited, irritated, worried, pleased, delighted, bored, nervous, cheerful, calm, relaxed, frustrated, annoyed, miserable
b) Choose one adjective and say when it was the last time you feel like this. What had happened to cause this feeling?
Example: The last time I felt annoyed was when the train was left.
c) Are some things just as important as other things? Which ones? Give reasons.
Example: -- I think family life is the most important in my life because my family help and support me.
--Really, I think friendships are the most important thing because I share everything with my friends.
Part 4. Speech Practice
1. Model dialogues using the prompts below.
A)
A: Have you heard? Ann has got a big promotion?
B: Wow! Congratulations for her.
A: Guess what! I passed my exams.
B: That’s brilliant. Well done.
A: I’ve got something to tell you. Lisa got engaged.
B: That’s brilliant. She must be very happy.
A: Have you ever heard? Tom lost his job?
B: That’s a pity. He must be really upset.
A: Guess what! I’ve got my driving licence.
B: Wow! You must be pleased.
Use the prompts to act out the similar dialogues.
B)
· You failed your driving test.
· Your brother won a trip to France.
· Your friend was in a car accident.
· You have got a new job.
· Your friend crashed his motorbike.
2. Match the phrases to make the dialogue.
1. This is a great party, Alex. 2. Yes, I am, but who’s that over there? 3. The girl with the blonde hair. 4. Yes, please. That would be great. | a) No problem. Let’s go over and I’ll introduce you. b) Oh, that’s Diana. She’s just started working in my office. Do you want to meet her? c) Thanks. Are you having a good time? d) Who? |
3. Read the beginning of the dialogue then complete the ending of it.
John: Why are you looking so pleased?
Sarah: Well, we’ve got some American celebrities today. And the editor has chosen me to conduct the interview.
John: Are you definitely doing it? Has he asked you to do it?
Sarah: Yes. Why? Do you want to do it?
John: No, you are welcome to it. But I hope you are not expecting me to help you – I’m busy all day.
Sarah: But the editor wants us both to……
4. Choose the best thing for you and oppose it to other things.
Model: -The best way of spending free time is: going out to the theatre / reading / walking in the countryside / doing nothing.
- That’s true. The best way of spending free time for me is reading while doing nothing is boring.
1. The best place to live is: a flat / a caravan / a castle / a cottage / a tent.
2. The best hobby to have is: stamp-collecting / hiking /theatre-going /carpentry.
3. The most worthwhile subject to study is: English / science / history /literature / psychology.
4. The best profession to have is: policeman / doctor / teacher / politician / lawyer.
5. Say what you would do if ….
1. A plan misfired? – Abandon it. /look for an alternative.
2. You couldn’t cope with your English studies?
3. You didn’t win the championship.
4. You became a bankrupt?
5. You started a small business but it came to nothing?
6. A student faltered in one exam of six, but did well in all the rest?
7. A club had only two members left out of fifty?
8. You were having a lot of bother with your ca
Part 5. Reproduction Stage
1. Answer the questions:
1. Do you think we should try hard to be successful?
2. What motivates you? ‘A stick or a carrot’? What about other students?
3. Do you work best if you have a deadline when you set your own targets?
2. Find out something interesting or unusual about another person.
· Have you ever appeared on TV?
· Have you ever won the lottery?
· Have you ever met anyone famous?
· Have you ever seen major sports events?
· Have you ever travelled abroad
3. Look at the list below and divide the points into advantages and disadvantages. Then discuss what it would be like to be famous? Give a balanced consideration and state your opinion. Say would you like to be a famous after all?
· your name is known by everyone
· you can buy whatever they want
· you have no privacy
· you travel all over the world
· people want your autograph
· you always have to look your best
· you get the best hotel rooms; the most efficient service wherever you go
· you feel you are doing something worthwhile
· people are jealous of your success
· you can be photographed whenever you go
· you need bodyguards
· whatever you do could be reported in the next day’s newspapers
· you meet lots of other famous people
· you are recognized wherever you go
· you are constantly being mobbed by your fans
4. Speak about the importance of success and failure in people’s lives.
UNIT 9. TRAVELLING
Part 1. Topical Vocabulary
travel (v) – путешествовать
(round/over) the world/ the country
light
travel (n) for thousands of miles
for three months
travel/travelling (n) – путешествие
rail/air/space travel
go travelling
journey (n) – путешествие, поездка
make
(under) take
break a journey (to across/ through/from/between)
be/go on
set out on
reach one’s journey’s end
on the return journey
tour (n) – турне, поездка, гастроли
tour (v) (through a country) – совершать турне
go on
make a tour (of/around/round)
be on
trip(n) – поездка
go on
take/make a trip (to/from)
arrange/plan
business/school/shopping
return trip
wasted
en route – по пути
destination – место назначения
holiday/tourist destination
At a booking office
booking/ticket office – билетная касса
book a ticket/ a seat – заказать/ забронировать билет
ticket for a train/ a plane – билет на поезд/самолет
be sold out/ booked up – быть проданным (о билетах)
confirm a booking – подтвердить заказ
cancel a booking – аннулировать заказ
run–ходить (о поезде/автобусе)
leave – отправляться
departure – отправление
arrive – прибывать
arrival – прибытие
be due in – по расписанию
be scheduled (arrive) – прибывать
trip – экскурсия in advance – заблаговременно
journey – поездка sail – отплывать
by road – наземным транспортом fasten the belts – пристегнуть ремни
for pleasure – ради удовольствия change trains – делать пересадку
on foot – пешком left-luggage office – камера хранения
safety – безопасность suitcase – чемодан
booking-office – билетная касса inquiry office – справочное бюро
admire – восхищаться carriage – вагон
railway – железнодорожный вокзал tent – палатка
dinning carriage – вагон-ресторан
Answer the following questions:
1. Is travelling popular today?
2. What means of travelling do you know?
3. Which means of travelling are the most popular with the passengers? Why?
4. Which is the fastest way of travelling?
5. Have you ever travelled by air?
6. How do people usually travel when they go abroad?
7. When you travel within the country, do you usually go by car, by plane, by ship or by train?
8. What are the advantages of travelling by гаilways?
9. When did you last travel by train?
10. Do you like to change trains?
11. Is travelling by sea faster or slower than by train?
12. What are the most popular sea trips in our country?
13. Do you agree that travelling by sea is always enjoyable?
14. Have you seen a storm on sea?
15. What makes travelling by car enjoyable?
16. What are the disadvantages of travelling by car?
17. Where do you usually spend your holiday?
18. Where do you stay when you go to the South?
19. What is the best time for travelling and tourism?
Part 2. Training Exercises
1. What are the differences between the pairs of words and phrases?
a castle/ a place
a museum/ a art gallery
a pub/ a café
a park/ a garden
a lake/ a fountain
a bookshop/ a library
a shop/ a market
Example: A place is a large building where a king or queen lives (or lived), but a castle is an old building, built people from attack.
2. Say about your top three choices of things to do when you visit a new city.
Visiting: art gallery garden park pubs markets lake museums cafes | the atmosphere is usually very friendly, you can meet local people and buy presents serve a variety of both hot and cold and snacks and drinks. see modern art people are watching football and talking loudly serve snacks and drinks place where you can see historical values a place where you can buy some food, domestic chemistry by fix prices you can get a bargain you can swim and fish try the local food grow plants feel relaxed |
3. Make up short dialogues using one of the following key questions.
1) Did you enjoy your trip by air?
2) Is my luggage overweight? Do I have to pay extra? How much?
3) Has flight 318 been already announced?
4) Do you get airsick when on a plane?
5) Stewardess, when are we due to Moscow? Aren’t we late?
6) The plane will take off in a minute, won’t it?
7) Have you fastened your belt already?
8) Was it a non-stop flight?
4. Express your disagreement with the statements. Try to avoid simple negation or strong, unqualified objection.
1) No meals are usually served on long-distance flights.
2) The flight is delayed because of fine weather.
3) The quickest way to get to London from Saint-Petersburg is by car.
4) There is no direct air service between Saint-Petersburg and London.
5) Passengers are allowed to smoke only when the plane is taking off or landing.
6) Tickets for planes are bought only at the airport.
7) Moscow has only one big airport.
8) Airports are usually near the centre of the city.
5. Describe a journey you have taken on public transport which was delayed or cancelled.
a) where you bought your ticket;
b) what kind of ticket it was;
c) why you were delayed;
d) what you did about it;
e) what the transport company / authority did about it;
f) how long the journey took altogether.
Part 3. Reading
Reading Strategies:
· Read the text to get the general idea.
· Read a section of the text with a gap and identify the topic.
· Read the sentences before and after the gap and look for clues about the missing sentence.
· Certain words may help you.
· Decide which sentence goes in the gap. Check that it fits with the sentences before or after it.
· Check that the extra sentence does not fit in one of the gaps.
A trip to Hammerfest
In winter, Hammerfest is a thirty-hour ride by bus from Oslo, though why anyone would want to go there in winter is a question worth considering. 1)_____ , the northernmost town in Europe, as far from London as London is from Tunis, a place of dark and brutal winters, where the sun sinks into the Arctic ocean in November and does not rise again for ten weeks.
I wanted to see the Northern Lights…but now as I picked my way through the grey, late December slush of Oslo, I was beginning to have my doubts.
Things had not started well. 2)______ , missing breakfast, and had to leap into my clothes. I couldn’t find a cab and had to drag my over weighted bag eight blocks through the slush to the central bus station. I had had huge difficulty persuading the staff at the Kreditkassen Bank on Karl Johans Gate to cash sufficient traveler’s cheques to pay the extortionate 1,200-kroner bus fare – they simply could not be made to grasp that the William McGuire Bryson on my passport and the Bill Bryson on my traveler’s cheques were both me and now here I was arriving at the station two minutes before departure… and the girl at the ticket counter was telling me that she had no record of my reservation.
‘This isn’t happening”, I said. “I’m still at home in England enjoying Christmas..” Actually, I said, “There must be some mistake. Please look again.”
3)_______. “No, Mr Bryson, your name is not here.” But I could see it, even upside - down. “There it is, second from the bottom.”No”, the girl decided, “that says Bernt Bjornson. 4)____.” “It doesn’t say Bernt Bjornson. It says Bill Bryson. Look at the loop of the y, the two lls. Miss, please.” But she wouldn’t have it. “If I miss this bus, when does the next one go?”
“Next week at the same time.” Oh, splendid. “Miss, Believe me, it says bill Bryson.” “No, it doesn’t.” “Miss look, I’ve come from England. I’m carrying some medicine that could save a child’s life.” She didn’t buy this. “I want to see the manager.” “He’s in Stavanger.” “Listen, 5)_____. If I don’t get on this bus, I’m going to write a letter to your manager that will cast a shadow over your career prospects for the rest of this century.” 6)_____. Then it occurred to me. “If this Bernt Bjornson doesn’t show up, can I have his seat?” “Sure.” Why don’t I think of these things in the first place…? “Thank you,” I said.
Ex. 1. Match the sentences (a-g) with the gaps (1-6) in the text. There is one extra sentence.
a) The girl studied the passenger list
b) It is on the edge of the world
c) This clearly did not alarm her
d) That’s a Norwegian name
e) I had arrived late the night before
f) I had overslept at the hotel
g) I made a reservation by telephone
Ex.2. Read the text again and answer the questions.
1. Why did the writer want to go to Hammerfest?
2. Why did he walk to the station from the hotel?
3. Why did the bank staff not want to cash his traveller’s cheques at first?
4. Why was he so worried about missing the bus?
5. Why did he say he was carrying medicine and that he would write a letter to the manager?
6. How did he persuade the girl to get him a seat?
7. How did the writer feel while he was talking to the girl?; after he left the ticket counter?
Which words/expressions from the text tell you this?
Ex. 3. Match the words below from the text.
1. make 2. have 3. cash 4. miss 5. save 6. get on | a. doubts/difficulty/no record b. a bus/breakfast c. a life d. a reservation e. a bus f. a cheque |
Example: make a reservations
Part 4. Practice Speech
I. Act out the dialogues and improvise similar ones.
1. At the Airport. Ticket Reservation.
A: – I’d like to make a reservation for a ticket to London on or about the first of November. Are there any planes on these days?
B: – I’ll have a look in the time-table for you and see what is available. What class would you like to travel?
A: – Economy class, open return, so that I could use it at any time.
B: – Flight. N 751 leaves at 11.30 and flies direct.
A: – All right. What’s your name and telephone number?
B: – Ivan Sokolov,. When can I get my tickets?
A: – You’ll have them two days before your departure. Don’t forget to confirm the flight.
B: – All right. Thank you.
Dialogue 2.
– Yes, sir?
– First-class return to Glasgow.
– Day return?
– No. I’m going for the weekend.
– A weekend return is $ 13.22, sir.
– Thank you.
– Thank you, sir.
– Could you tell me which platform the 13.30 leaves from?
– Yes, platform 5.
– Thank you.
Dialogue 3.
– Porter, sir?
– Yes, ... would you take this bag to platform 5, please?
– Glasgow train, sir?
– That’s right.
– Very good, sir.
Dialogue 4.
– Which platform for Dover, please?
– Platform 14, right up and down, underground level.
– When does the next train leave, please?
– 10.30, from Glasgow Central.
– When does it get in?
– You will be in Dover at 11.04. It takes roughly about half an hour to get there.
– Do I have to change?
– No, you needn’t. It’s a short distance.
– How much is the ticket?
– Single or return?
– Both.
– One single cost $ 5.32. The normal return tickets costs double the single fare you can buy a day return which is cheaper.
– Thank you very much.
– It’s my pleasure.
Dialogue 5. At the hotel.
(Speakers: Mr. Collins and the receptionist)
– Good evening. My name is Collins. I booked a room last week for myself.
– Yes, sir. What did you say the name was, sir?
– Collins, C, o, double l, I, n, s.
– Yes, here we are. We got your letter. Room 7, please. If you sign the register, I’ll ask the porter to show you the room and help you with your luggage.
– Thank you, where do I sign?
– Just here, sir – full name, home address, date and signature.
– Right, there we are.
– Thank you, sir. I hope you’ll find the room comfortable.
Part 5. Reproduction Stage
Task 1. Read the sayings. Try to explain them.
Example: “The wise traveller leaves his heart at home”.
(When you go to a new place you might become too attached to it to leave. So in order to avoid this happening you should try and be neutral.)
1. Travel broadens the mind
2. A rolling stone gathers no moss
3. The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only one page.
4. He who travels west, travels not only with the sun but with history.
5. He travels the fastest who travels alone.
Task 2.
A) Give a short description of a place you’d like to visit. Use the prompts below.
· destination people to go with
· means of transport
· place to stay
· length to stay
· name location
· description
· facilities
· things to see/do
B) Use the words and phrases to make a description of a place.
breathtaking view, wide variety of landscape, memorable, fantastic, gorgeous, fascinating, peaceful, unspoiled area, located in the heart of the country, white sandy beaches, fine old buildings, beautiful squares, museums, shops and restaurants luxury hotels |
UNIT 10. MODERN TECHNOLOGIES
Part 1. Topical Vocabulary
laptop computer PC (personal computer) iPod PlayStation portable DVD player MP3 player digital camera PDA (personal digital assistant) ATM (automatic machines for taking money out of the bank) ID cards (identification cards) CCTV (closed circuit TV cameras) video mobile phone radio cassette player dictaphone fax machine headphones set of speakers floppy disk screen mouse keyboard mouse pad camcorder calculator mobile phone answering machine printer internet garage door opener thermostat smoke alarm instamatic camera electric fan sewing machine microwave oven hair dryer | switch on/off turn on/ off surf the net plug in/unplug recharge log on/off create delete receive record download install/uninstall operate locate invent program damage post messages on (forum) back up data files burn songs finger scanning get a signal on a mobile phone buy things online withdraw money from an ATM to store a music collection on a tiny device to organise smb social life take photos of smb friends record lectures watch movies on the long bus/ underground journey to be totally hooked on the gadgets use it as a diary edit home movies, using software on the laptop |
Part 2. Training Exercises
Ex.1. Answer the following questions:
1. Are you keen on technology?
2. What kinds of high tech gadgets do you own?
3. What do you use them for?
4. Do you use a gadget to help with your study?
5. Do you need a particular gadget for your hobby?
6. What gadgets do you think you couldn’t live without? Why you couldn’t live without them?
Ex.2. What items from the box above would you use to:
Example: I’ve got a PDA. I mainly use it to plan my week or keep a record of my spending.
send a picture message to a friend edit your essay on the bus listen to the news plan your day/week tell the time keep a record of your spending look up friend’s address download games, graphics and music | listen to music send emails record your lessons at school do some Internet research burn songs onto a CD show photos to your friends watch a DVD film a friend’s birthday party |
Ex.3. Match the appliances in the list to their uses listed below, then make up sentences, as in the example.
camcorder, blender, microwave oven, fax machine, iron, kettle, DVD player, GPS, ID cards, CCTV, satellites, ATMs, microchips, radars, computers, security systems |
Example: CCTVs (closed circuit TV cameras) are used to monitor roads, watch the people speeding; discourage crime, keep track of people.
___________are used to........
1. find out exactly where you are, keep track of vehicles 2. allow you to take money out of bank 3. to iron clothes 4. collect and send information to and from space 5. liquidise food 6. boil water 7. to locate ships and planes when we can’t see them | 8. store and organise information 9. protect buildings from burglars 10. watch DVDs 11. cook food 12. store large amounts of information on circuits 13. send faxes 14. identify you, stores all your personal information in one place 15. film video events |
Part 3. Reading
Task 1
You are going to read a newspaper article about children using computers. Eight sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-I the one which fits each gap (1-20). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Techno freaks from cradle
They can hardly walk or talk, but some toddlers are putting their parents to shame by getting to grips with computers! Bianca Hehir, for example, is obviously something of a computer whiz-kid. She stares closely at the screen while her hands fly across the keyboard.
0__C_____ She is one of the youngest in a class of toddlers who are learning to use computers before they can even talk or walk properly. She is following in her three-and-a-half-year-old sister Abigail’s footsteps. Bianca’s mother, Di, says, “People scoff when I say I’m talking the girls to computer class.” 1_________ Just now she has really changed her whole view of computer learning. “I think it’s an excellent introduction to education and basic learning of numbers and words. It’s really good,” she admits now. For such a tiny tot, Bianca is getting familiar with computers at a surprising rate. The classes are run in Liverpool by Dr April Jones, who picked up her computer expertise while studying for her Doctorate degree.
Dr Jones, who is thirty five, had always wanted to work from home. 2_______“I realized it was a way to steer kids away from computer games,” she says. “Instead of wasting valuable time trying to get the highest score, they could do interesting and enjoyable things on computers that would also be educational.”
3________ Now, three years later, she has a growing business and 120 students, the youngest of who are still in nappies. “Toddlers are capable of realizing that by clicking switches or moving the mouse they will get a reaction on the screen – for instance, a plane will fly across, or a thumbs-up sign will appear,” she explains. 4_________ She believes that the process of learning becomes more enjoyable this way.
Touch-sensitive screens that react to little fingers, talking books, cartoon style characters and games all help get the message across that computers can be fun. The toddlers don’t realize they’re learning as they play. 5____________ Moreover, they also learn to combine play and studying, which can have amazingly good results.
The programs she uses for her students of two to three years old involve letters and numbers from the very beginning. Another element that she takes advantage of is the fact that the computers have speakers. 6___________ Another advantage is that when they begin lessons at school, they are already used to handling computers.
7__________ What remains to be seen is whether her methods and ideas will spread nation-wide, or even be applied internationally.
Exercise:
A – Armed with two computers, Dr Jones started her project in her front room.
B – However, she does not hide the fact that she thought it was a bit ridiculous in the beginning.
C – There is nothing strange in that except the fact that Bianca is only twenty months old.
D – Through this innovative approach, the children develop their hand-eye co-ordination.
E – She goes on to say that the use large keyboard and love playing with all the buttons.
F – Even though it is a revolutionary way of handling children’s education prior to primary school, Dr Jones seems to be quite satisfied with the process and the results.
G – One of the problems she has had to face so far is the cost of the equipment.
H – In this way, the kids learn to recognize the sound associated with each letter and as a result they are much better prepared when they start school.
I – But it was not until her ten – month – old son Adam, became interested in playing with her home computer that she had the idea of teaching technology to.
Part 4. Speech Practice
Ex1. Match the phrases to complete the dialogue
1. Hello? Is that the power company? 2. I’d like to report a fallen power line. 3. Right outside my6 house. 4. Yes, of course. My name is Ned Harris and my address is 44 Bell Crescent. 5. Yes – a car hit the pole, and that dragged the power line with it when it fell. 6. I certainly do! It was the moment that all my lights went out! | a) Could I have your name and address, please? b) Have you any idea what happened? c) Do you know when all this happened? d) Don’t worry, Mr Harris – we’ll send somebody round straight away. e) I see. Where exactly is it? f) Yes, it is. How can I help you? |
Insert the right answer into the box
1) | 2) | 3) | 4) | 5) | 6) |
Ex2. Act out dialogues. Use your own ideas to continue and improvise the similar ones.
A- How does technology make our life easier?
B- In many ways I’d say. For example, if you have a computer you can send and receive e-mails and you don’t have to waste time writing letters by hand and sending them by “snail” mail.
A- Do computers help you with your studies at all?
B- They certainly do. Instead of going to the library you can get information about almost anything from the Internet.
A- Apart from computers. (Continue the dialogue)
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A- Do you think technology has isolated us?
B- Well, I’d love to say yes and no. People can control to what extent they are controlled by technology. For example, it is up to the individual how much time they want to spend alone using or working on a computer.
A- Good point. (Continue the dialogue)
A-What’s the problem, Ann?
B- I’m trying to send an email, but I can’t do it.
A- Here, let me see. Well, first you have to click on “Create mail”.
B- Okay. I’ve done that.
A- Then you have to type your friend’s e-mail address in the box marked “To”.
B- All right. I’ve got her address here. Now what?
A- Now just start typing in the box below. Finally, when you’ve finished, just click on the “Send” button at the top.
B- Is that it? I thought it’d be more difficult than that.
Part 5. Reproduction Stage
Task 1. Discuss/share your opinions.
· What modern technologies do you use every day?
· Do they have a more positive or a more negative impact on you?
· When do you use computer?
· How have computers affected various areas of your life (work, home, health)?
Use: I find … very useful because… I spend too much time/most of my time….. have been working longer hours to store information It’s good/bad for my health because…. damage people’s eyes find out lots of information send instant messages allow you to work quickly and effectively play games on.. |
Task 2. Discuss your favourite method of communication.
Use: My favourite method of communication is….. I use it to… I prefer it to other ways because…. If I want to contact…I use…because… |
Task 3. Describe a device or gadget you’ve recently bought.
Use the questions as a plan of your answer.
1,What did you buy? When did you buy it?
2.Was it easy to operate with?
3.Did it make your life easier?
4.How often do you use it now?
Use: The device/gadget I last bought was…. Bring home… take out…set up… plug in…. Find it easy/difficult to operate Study the manual/phone a friend It has made my life more/less easier Now I am satisfied with…. |
KEYS TO THE TEXTS IN THE UNITS
I. Unit 1.
Text “Permissive parents”
Ex.).
II. Unit 2.
Text “Uncle Octavian’s Dinner Party”
Exd, 2.- f, 3. – a, 4. – g, 5. – c, 6. – e, 7. – h, 8 – b.
Ex– c, 2 – b, 3. – b, 4 – c, 5 – b.
III. Unit 3.
Text “ The Chinese art of Feng Shui”
Ex. 1. –(2), 2.-(3), 3-(1), 4-(2), 5(3), 6-(1), 7-(2), 8-(3), 9-(1), 10-(1)
IV. Unit 4.
Text “Shopping and Consumerism”
Ex.1. 0-B, 1- G, 2.- A, 3.- C, 4.-E, 5.-I, 6.-H , 7.- D.
V. Unit 5.
Text “Do you want to be a city-dweller?”
Exa country boy 2) about disadvantages of living in a big city
ExC, 2.B, 3. B, 4.A.
Exsix months 2) a red car
VI. Unit 6.
Text “The phobia of flying’
Ex. 1. 1.e, 2.k, 3.g, 4.a, 5.i, 6.b, 7.j, 8.d, 9.f, 10.l, 11.h, 12.с.
VII. Unit 7
Text “The future of healthcare”
Ex, 1.B, 2.F, 3.D, 4. G, 5. E, 6. A, 7. C.
Ex.3.. Nanotechnology is the skill of building very small machines by using computer technology.
VIII. Unit 8.
Text “Making their daughter a star”
Ex. 1. 1.F, 2.B, 3 E, 4.H, 5.A, 6.C.
IX. Unit 9.
Text “A trip to Hammerfest”
Ex.1. 1-b, 2-f, 3-a, 4-d, 5-g, 6-c. (extra-e).
Exd, 2-a, 3-f, 4-b, 5-c, 6-e.
X. Unit 10.
Text “Techno freaks from cradle”
Ex.1. 1.B, 2.I, 3.A, 4.E, 5.D, 6.H, 7.F,
Приложение
РАЗГОВОРНЫЕ ФРАЗЫ И ВЫРАЖЕНИЯ
(Выражение согласия, несогласия, понимания, чувств, мнений,
предпочтений, одобрения, недовольства, признание справедливости
доводов партнера и согласие уступить.)
DISAGREEMENT
Ø I doubt it.
Ø Contrary to your argument.
Ø Quite the contrary.
Ø It may seem so, but it runs counter to...
Ø I doubt that (if)...
Ø I see no point in saying...
Ø It's really a pity, but...
Ø I think you overestimate (underestimate)...
Ø It's not as simple as all that.
AGREEMENT
Ø On the whole you are right.
Ø I can see his point of view when he says...
Ø You are fully justified in saying
Ø I accept this.
Ø It really looks like that.
Ø It's very well put.
Ø It would be natural to stress that…..
Ø I'd like your opinion about...
Ø I'm sure you'll agree...
PRAISE
Ø It's magnificent (lovely, superb, amazing, fantastic, great, etc.)
Ø I'm absolutely thrilled (I'm thrilled no end).
Ø I'm crazy about...
DISAPPROVAL
Ø It's a shame...
Ø It couldn't possibly be worse.
Ø It made me sick.
Ø Too bad for words.
Ø What's the use (good) of…?
PERSUADING
Ø Do follow my advice and...
Ø Just to please me.
Ø I wish you would take my advice.
Ø I wish I could convince you.
Ø If you just take a look at...
Ø It is strange even to argue about it.
Ø I'd like to draw your attention to the following…
REFUSAL
Ø I refuse absolutely.
Ø That's all very well, but...
Ø That's easier said than done.
Ø I'm not in the mood.
Ø It isn't worth talking about...
MAKING SUGGESTIONS
Ø If I were you I'd...
Ø Don't you think it might be an idea...
Ø I suggest that...
Ø Have you ever thought of…
Ø Why don't you…
Ø I'd like to put it to you that…
STATING PREFERENCES
Ø As far as I'm concerned...
Ø This one is preferable because…
Ø I'd rather have that one because…
Ø I like… better than…
Ø I'm rather more interested in... than…
INTRODUCING A POINT
Ø I'd like to mention…
Ø There are three points I want to make. Firstly…, secondly…, thirdly… .
Ø I'm afraid the real issue is…
Ø Yes, I'm coming to that in…
Ø I feel we must discuss the issue of…
Ø Yes, I'm coming to that in a moment.
CORRECTING PEOPLE
Ø Not exact, but...
Ø Forgive me if I keep correcting you.
Ø I'm afraid you are on the wrong track.
Ø That's not strictly true, you know.
Ø No, I'm afraid you are mistaken.
ASSURING/REASSURING
Ø Where there is life there is hope.
Ø You can manage that.
Ø It won't be too difficult if you go on trying.
INTERRUPTING CONVERSATION
Ø Could I just say...
Ø I'd like to add smth here, if I may.
Ø Hold on a second. Don't you think...
Ø May I put a word in?
ASKING FOR OPINION
Ø How do you feel about?
Ø What's your opinion of?
Ø I was wondering whether you stood on the question of…
Ø What's your position on? What about…?
GIVING OPINION
Ø In my opinion...
Ø As far as I'm concerned...
Ø Frankly (personally) I think... I reckon...
Ø It just occurred to me…
СПИСОК ЛИТЕРАТУРЫ
Основные источники:
1. Сидоренко И. Ф. “Short stories to read and discuss” M.«Лексис», 2009.
2. «Практический курс современного английского языка» части 1,2. М. 2011.
3. Jeremy Harmer, Et Carol Lethaby “Just Right”, Student’s book. ELT Marshall Cavendish, 2011.
4. Virginia Evans, Neil O’Sullivan “Click on 3”, Student’s book. Express Publishing, 2012.
Дополнительные источники:
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