- •First term Topic 1. English Is a Language of Communication
- •Vocabulary
- •Grammar
- •1. Make up sentences using the following phrases, as in the model.
- •2. Complete the sentences. Put am, is, are, or have, has into the gaps.
- •3. Answer the questions. Give short and full answers where it is possible.
- •4. Put questions to the following sentences.
- •Vocabulary
- •5. Translate the sentences from Russian into English in writing.
- •Topic 2. About Myself
- •Grammar
- •1. Circle the articles in the following sentences.
- •2. Read the text about the Forrester family. Put a, the or nothing into the gaps. Explain your choice.
- •3. Mr. Forrester talks about his holidays. Put a, the or nothing into the gaps. Explain your choice.
- •4. Change the numerals as in the example.
- •5. Write the following numbers in words.
- •Topic 3. My Working Day The Man with 13 Jobs
- •Vocabulary
- •Grammar
- •1. Rewrite the following sentences using personal pronouns.
- •2. Translate the English phrases into Russian.
- •3. Rewrite the following phrases using the possessive case.
- •5. Write answers to the following questions using the words in brackets and put the apostrophe in the right place.
- •Topic 4. My Day Off Relaxing Sundays
- •Grammar
- •5. Put the sentences in plural and write them down. Pay attention to the changes of the verb.
- •Topic 5. My House (Flat)
- •Grammar
- •1. Write questions with “how much…“ or “how many…“.
- •2. Insert much, many or a lot in the blank spaces.
- •3. Connect these sentences with “although“. Make one sentence.
- •4. Match a line in a with a line in b and a line in c.
- •Topic 6. Shops and Shopping Shops and Shopping in London
- •Grammar
- •1. Form the degrees of comparison.
- •3. Complete the following conversations by supplying the comparative form of the adjective in brackets in a and its opposite in b.
- •4. Complete the sentences using the superlative form of the adjective.
- •5. Translate the sentences with comparative structures.
- •Topic 7. Diversity of Hobbies
- •Second term Topic 8. At the Theatre
- •Grammar
- •1. State the number of the sentences in Present Simple Tense.
- •2. Complete the sentences using the right form of the verb.
- •4. Choose the right variant for each sentence.
- •5. Use the required tense instead of the infinitive in brackets. Translate the sentences.
- •Topic 9. Cinema in Our Life
- •Grammar
- •1. Write the Past Simple form for the following verbs.
- •2. How do you pronounce “ -ed“ in the verbs above? Next to the Past Simple form write [ t ], [ d ], [ıd ].
- •3. Put the words in the correct order to make questions. Then give true answers.
- •5. Put did, was, or were into the gaps.
- •6. Ask questions as in the example.
- •7. Communicative situations.
- •Grammar
- •1. Put the verbs in brackets in the future form.
- •2. Make the following sentences negative.
- •3. Change these sentences to the “going to“ future.
- •4. Read and say what you (he, she) will do or will not do.
- •Topic 10. At the Museum
- •Grammar
- •1. Answer the questions. Give short and full answers.
- •2. Make these sentences negative and interrogative.
- •3. Choose the correct form of the verb. Translate your variant.
- •4. Translate into English.
- •Topic 11. Sport in Our Life
- •Vocabulary
- •Grammar
- •1. Make the following interrogative and negative.
- •2. Change the following into the Past Continuous Tense.
- •3. Put the verbs in brackets in the right tense (Past Simple or Past Continuous).
- •4. Translate into English.
- •Additional Grammar
- •1. Make the following sentences interrogative and negative.
- •2. Choose the right variant.
- •3. State the tense of the verbs.
- •Topic 12. Education in Our Life
- •Grammar
- •1. State the type of the questions and answer them correctly.
- •2. Put the questions to the italicized words.
- •3. Make up questions using the following words.
- •4. Add tags to the following.
- •Topic 13. Travelling
- •Vocabulary
- •Grammar
- •1. Use Participle II of these verbs in the sentences below.
- •3. Complete the sentences.
- •4. Answer the questions using the Present Perfect tense.
- •5. Translate the sentences into English.
- •Additional Grammar
- •1. Connect the sentences with “ before “ using the Past Perfect Tense.
- •2. Complete the following sentences.
- •3. Put the verb “to write” in the appropriate form.
- •Additional Grammar
- •1. Put the verbs in the brackets into the Future Perfect Tense, and fill the spaces by replacing the auxiliary.
- •2. Test. Choose the right tense of the verb.
- •Topic 14. Mass Media
- •The Internet
- •Vocabulary
- •1. Rewrite the following sentences, putting the underlined verbs into the future.
- •2. Change the verb from the past tense into the “going to” form.
- •1. Give the modal meaning of the verbs.
- •2. Change the following sentences using the equivalents of the modal verbs and the Past or Future Simple Tense.
- •3. Rephrase the following situations using an appropriate modal verb as in the example.
- •Grammar
- •Additional Grammar
- •1. Complete the following sentences using modal auxiliary verbs.
- •2. Put the modal verbs in the gaps and translate the sentences into Russian.
- •3. Add the short form construction using the words and neither to each of the following negative statements. Use the subjects shown in brackets.
- •Additional Grammar
- •1. Put the verb in brackets into the right form.
- •Topic 15. My College of Technologies and Design
- •1. Translate the sentences into Russian.
- •2. Act the dialogue. College Life
Additional Grammar
1. Complete the following sentences using modal auxiliary verbs.
1. You … go out and play if you have finished your homework.
a) may
b) can
c) either could be used here
2. … I come in, sir?
a) may
b) can
c) either could be used here
3. … I ask you something?
a) can
b) may
c) either could be used here
4. Peter … watch TV yesterday because he hadn’t finished his homework.
a) couldn’t
b) might not
c) either could be used here
5. … you put the children to bed?
a) can
b) may
c) either could be used here
6. You … ask before you borrow my car.
a) could
b) might
c) either could be used here
7. When we were kids, we … watch TV whenever we wanted to.
a) could
b) might
c) either could be used here
8. We … go camping this summer.
a) may
b) might
c) Either could be used here
9. … you put the heating on?
a) may
b) can
c) either could be used here
10. … you come to a party on Saturday?
a) can
b) may
c) either could be used here
2. Put the modal verbs in the gaps and translate the sentences into Russian.
1. Bob has got two books so he … read any of them.
2. When I first went to Spain I … read Spanish but I …. speak it.
3. You … be here by 9.00 if you want to get tickets.
4. You … not walk on the grass.
5. I stepped aside so that she … go in.
6. The news … be true! I don’t believe you.
7. The bus came on time so we … wait long at the bus stop.
8. Once or twice we lost our way and … ask a policeman for directions.
3. Add the short form construction using the words and neither to each of the following negative statements. Use the subjects shown in brackets.
For example: He is not angry. (we)
He is not angry, and neither are we.
1. You haven't finished supper. (she)
2. He couldn't tell the time. (they)
3. She is not planning to go. (we)
4. We didn't wait long. (he)
5. He has not been feeling well. (I)
6. She cannot run fast. (they)
7. We do not own a canary. (he)
8. You won't be needing an umbrella. (we)
Additional Grammar
1. Put the verb in brackets into the right form.
1. I want _________ the game. (watch)
a. to watch
b. watching
2. They didn't enjoy __________ there. (eat)
a. to eat
b. eating
3. I don't feel _________ doing that.
a. like
b. of
c. in
d. about
4. I really miss _________. (travel)
a. to travel
b. travelling
5. They're considering _________ their restaurant. (sell)
a. to sell
b. selling
6. He decided __________ the Apple computer. (buy)
a. to buy
b. buying
7. He's worried __________ losing everything.
a. like
b. about
c. of
d. in
8. I dream __________ travelling around Asia.
a. like
b. of
c. in
d. at
Topic 15. My College of Technologies and Design
College life – what can sounds more exciting for a young person? Many people have been waiting this time since school. Then the school-leavers shall pass the entrance exams. And finally, one turns from an applicant into a first-year student. I did it! I entered; I got in to the college! Do you remember this feeling? I do.
But just to pass the exams – it’s not quite enough, because we need to definite our objects in the life. Which college will be yours? The Teacher’s Training College? The Medical College? The Technical College? Or it will be the Art School? The world is full of specialties and professions, that’s why everyone can find something for himself. As for me, I’ve chosen Donetsk College of Technologies and Design.
Finally, all thoughts are left behind and everyone has chosen what he liked most. The first thing every student will face at the first of September is a teaching staff. How many people work for the sake of our education: teachers, tutors, heads of departments, headmasters, masters. What respectable people are they! And don’t forget about the director. All of them come every day for us.
Many people think that the college is much easier to study than school. But it’s a big mistake. From the very first classes the avalanche of home assignments falls on us. We have to keep late hours if we want to manage to keep pace with the curriculum. But if one accidental misses something, he has to catch up instead hanging out with his friends.
As for me, my studies keep me busy all day long. My favorite subjects are History and English, because they make my brain in fit.
Then many students start to give up the education. At first they cease to do their home work, and then miss classes. Many of these people drop out of college, but, basically, they will be expelled. We need to make right decision and get through this time.
But even independently of one’s decision the examination period comes very soon. Someone will be crammed; someone will drill till late night. At that time we almost forget about sweet dreams because twenty-four hours a day we are preparing for our exams.
So, the first session is behind. Everyone is truly overexcited. It is always the day of smiles and tears: some may say I have passed, while someone is going to resit.
But it’s just the beginning. The summer session will be waiting for us, and if everything will be alright, we will be the sophomores. I always say: hard to learn, easy in a battle. I firmly believe that it’s undisputed truth. I wish good luck to every student.