- •Предисловие
- •Lesson I Topic: The Aims of Education
- •1) Verbs
- •2) Adjectives
- •3) Nouns
- •Easy-going self-centred semi-final pro-government
- •In to from of on at with for
- •Fill in the correct prepositions
- •Fill in the correct word(s) from the list below. Make up 5 all types of questions.
- •3.1. Reading comprehension
- •Read the following summary and underline the correct item. Then read the text to find out whether your choices were correct
- •Skim the text to find the English equivalents of the following Russian ones:
- •The Aims of Education
- •Discuss the following questions in groups of 2-3. Make good use of topical vocabulary
- •2. Develop the following ideas according to the text.
- •3. Read the text and answer the following questions:
- •The age of knowledge
- •4. Comment on the following statements
- •5. Fill in the blanks with the following links and express your opinion concerning the information in the text
- •6. Discuss the following points:
- •7. Support or refute the following statements:
- •1. Translate the following sentences
- •3. Complete the following sentences
- •4. Translate into English
- •5. Write an essay (120-180 words) on the following topics:
- •Lesson II Topic: The art of writing
- •1. Study the following target patterns.
- •2. Translate the sentences from English into Russian, using the patterns above.
- •3. Translate the sentences into English, using the patterns above:
- •Reading Comprehension
- •1. Skim the text (read quickly without attention to detail). Select what you think are the main points in paragraphs 1-8.
- •2. Read paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 more carefully and decide which of the following statements are true and which are false.
- •3. Make a list of key words and phrases for every paragraph.
- •4. Make a list of phrases used to express the author’s opinion.
- •5. Read the text and find answers to the following questions:
- •8. Skim the text to find the English equivalents for the following:
- •The Art of Writing
- •1. Develop the following statements according to the text:
- •2. Comment on the following statements.
- •3. Discuss the following questions in groups of 2-4. Make good use of topical vocabulary (See Section 3 task 10 11)
- •4. Dialogue
- •5. Read the text below and discuss with a partner weather poetry is read and appreciated only by artistic-minded people. Do we really need poetry?
- •Heat and Dust
- •7. Before listening: group/pair work.
- •8. Summarize the following in English. Make use of the vocabulary given below.
- •Lesson III Topic: People Аren’t Born Prejudiced Section 1
- •2. Translate the sentences into Russian using the patterns above.
- •1. Verbs
- •2. Adjectives
- •Insidious, derogatory, blameworthy, unaware, genuine, subtle, deficient, unconscious, intelligent
- •3. Nouns
- •Read the text and find the English equivalents for the following Russian ones.
- •Ian stevenson
- •Develop the following statements according to the text
- •Comment on the following statements
- •3. Develop the following topics relying upon the Russian equivalents given.
- •4. Discuss the following questions in groups of 2 - 3. Make good use of topical vocabulary
- •5. Practice reading the following dialogue in pairs, working at your pronunciation and expression. Learn it by heart and perform it with a partner in front of the class.
- •6. Listen to the story and pick up factual information to disprove Jeremy’s arguments in the dialogue above for the spread of prejudiced thinking in the usa.
- •10. Render the following text in English using active vocabulary.
- •11. Comment on the following quotations. What kind of prejudice is discussed in every particular case? Do you agree or disagree with a message? Make good use of topical vocabulary.
- •12. Contradict or support the following statement in the form of debates:
- •1. Complete the following phrases in writing:
- •Develop arguments to prove or disprove the following in the form of a written statement (a paragraph long):
- •3. Write an essay (120 – 180 words) on one of the following topics.
- •Lesson IV Topic: Is Love an art?
- •1. Study the following target patterns.
- •2. Translate the sentences from English into Russian, using the patterns above.
- •Translate the sentences into English, using the patterns above:
- •Section 2.
- •1. Verbs:
- •3. Nouns:
- •3.1. Reading comprehension
- •1. Skim the text (read quickly without attention to detail). In the first 4 paragraphs the main points are underlined. Select what you think are the main points in paragraphs 5-10.
- •2. Read paragraphs 2, 4, 6, 8 more carefully and decide which of the following statements are true and which are false.
- •3. Scan every paragraph to find key words or phrases through which the topic of a paragraph is developed.
- •4. Scan every paragraph to find words or phrases to indicate sequential relationship between the sentences in it.
- •5. Read the text paying attention to detail and find answers to the following questions:
- •9. Skim the text to find the English equivalents of the following:
- •Is love an art? Erich Fromm
- •Discuss the following questions in groups of 2-3. Make good use of topical vocabulary (See Section 3, task 8):
- •2. Work in pairs. Basing on the key words and phrases guess the number of the paragraph and retell it, trying to be as close to the source text as possible. Correct your partner and help to improve.
- •4. Dialogue.
- •1) Practice reading the following dialogue in pairs, working at your pronunciation and expression. Learn it by heart and perform it with a partner in front of the class.
- •5. Read two texts below and discuss them with a partner to find out which of them is about marriage in Britain and which about marriage in the usa. Retell the texts.
- •6. Listen to a story by o. Henry. Discuss it in groups of 3-4 until you are ready to sum up its message. Guess its title.
- •8. Read the two interviews below and working with a partner answer the questions that follow. Pay attention to the use of phrasal verbs. Add them to the list of topical vocabulary.
- •9. Talk on the following, making good use of topical vocabulary:
- •10. Contradict or support the following statement in the form of debates:
- •Insert the links from the box below to fill in the blanks in the following essay. Determine their functions.
- •Lesson V Topic: The Virtues of Ambition
- •2. Translate the sentences from English into Russian, using the patterns above.
- •3. Translate the sentences into English, using the patterns above.
- •3. Nouns:
- •3.1. Reading Comprehension
- •1. Skim the text (read quickly without attention to detail). In the first 4 paragraphs the main points are underlined. Select what you think are the main points in paragraphs 5-10.
- •2. Read paragraphs 4, 8, 11, 14 more carefully and decide which of the following statements are true and which are false.
- •5. Read the text paying attention to detail and find answers to the following questions:
- •3. Make a list of key words and phrases for every paragraph. Choose from those in italics.
- •4. A. Make a list of transition signals connecting the paragraphs of the text. Choose from those in italics.
- •9. Skim the text to find the English equivalents of the following:
- •The Virtues of Ambition
- •1. Discuss the following questions in groups of 2-4. Make good use of topical vocabulary (See Section 3, task 8, points a and b)
- •4. Dialogue.
- •1) Practice reading the following dialogue in pairs, working at your pronunciation and expression. Learn it by heart and perform it with a partner in front of the class.
- •3) Your friend feels worried and unhappy because of some ambition. Discuss the problem with him/her. Help to find a solution. Make use of the expressions below and the topical vocabulary.
- •5. Read two texts below and discuss with a partner arguments to prove that ambition is a healthy impulse. Give both texts suitable titles. Retell the texts.
- •6. Listen to a story by j. G. Gozzens. Discuss it in groups of 3-4 until you are ready to sum up its message and guess its title.
- •2. Using word-combinations from the list of topical vocabulary (Section 3, task 8) at your own choice and some of the links above, write a paragraph to disclose the following topic sentence:
- •3. Prove the opposite in the form of a written statement.
- •4. Develop arguments to prove the following points and make written statements.
- •5. Write a composition on one of the following topics:
- •Lesson VI Topic: On the meaning of Life
- •1. Study the following target patterns.
- •2. Translate the sentences from English into Russian, using the patterns above.
- •2. Translate the sentences into English, using the patterns above.
- •3.1. Reading Comprehension
- •1. Skim the text (read quickly without attention to detail). In the first 3 paragraphs the main points are underlined. Select what you think are the main points in paragraphs 4-8.
- •2. Read the introduction and paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 more carefully and decide which of the following statements are true and which are false.
- •3. Make a list of key words and phrases for every paragraph.
- •4. A) Make a list of linking words and phrases connecting the ideas of the text.
- •5. Read the text and find answers to the following questions:
- •9. Skim the text to find the English equivalents of the following:
- •10. Sum up the text in 12 sentences and add two-three more to comment on it.
- •3.2. Phonetic Reading
- •1. Transcribe and mark the stresses in the following words. Practice reading them out loud:
- •On the Meaning of Life
- •1. Discuss the following questions in groups of 2-4. Make good use of topical vocabulary (See Section 3, task 8)
- •3. Working with a partner and discussing every point fill in the blanks with the links from the box below:
- •Dialogue.
- •1) Practice reading the following dialogue in pairs, working at your pronunciation and expression. Learn it by heart and perform it with a partner in front of the class.
- •5. Read two texts below and discuss with a partner arguments that reveal the author’s ideas on the meaning of life.
- •6. Before listening: group/pair work.
- •2) Einstein on the Meaning of Life
- •8. Talk on the following, making good use of topical vocabulary:
- •9. Contradict or support the following statement after discussing it in groups:
- •1. Insert the links from the box below to fill in the blanks in the following essay.
- •Содержание
2. Translate the sentences from English into Russian, using the patterns above.
There is a lot to be done, so let’s hurry.
The factor, raising most questions is that of love.
The dispute was believed to be through, but they kept talking.
There is something to think about, isn’t there?
She was thought to have been married once though there was little evidence.
There are plenty of things to be discussed and no time left.
Distantly related to the discussed issue was another one, having been thoroughly discussed but not resolved yet.
If this were the matter, they would not treat it so light-mindedly.
They are not supposed to be involved, are they?
There are few people to be reckoned with.
If she were expected to be more involved, believe me, she would be working harder than anybody else.
There are no grounds to discuss his disloyalty.
Very important was another question, raised a little later.
If this were the problem, he would not be so upset.
He is hoped to be working at the project right now.
Translate the sentences into English, using the patterns above:
Есть все основания полагать, что проблема будет решена в ближайшем будущем.
Если бы проблема была в этом, он бы не стал так беспокоиться.
Полагают, что они уже завершили работу над проектом.
Нет ничего такого, чтобы нужно было добавить к сказанному.
Этот вопрос так же важен, как и тот, который мы обсуждали вчера.
Есть еще много оснований сомневаться в том, что решение было правильным.
Надеются, что она все-таки приедет.
Многие из способов решить эту проблему - так же безнадежны, как и те, что предлагаете Вы.
Крайне существенным для нашего дела является и еще один фактор, о котором мы еще не говорили.
Ожидается, что они все примут участие в обсуждении.
Если бы он действительно был расстроен, он бы не принимал участия в обсуждении.
Чрезвычайно важным для целей нашего обсуждения является и вопрос о новом проекте.
Считается, что они влюблены.
Если бы этот случай был так серьезен, как Вы говорите, стали бы они сейчас обсуждать другой?
Нет ничего такого, чтобы мы не знали об этом случае.
Section 2.
Target words
Write the missing words in the sentences below instead of their definitions in brackets in the required form. Choose from the following:
1. Verbs:
to occur to urge to assume to consume |
to bargain to proceed to pursue to uphold |
to intensify to root to facilitate to enhance |
She (tried hard to persuade) him to reconsider his decision.
The explosion (took place) just after midnight.
We won’t (support) the new policy of the boss.
They decided (to conduct) a policy of non-intervention.
Why does he always (accept as true before there is proof) the worst?
Those clothes do nothing (to improve further the good quality) her appearance.
Never pay the advertised price for a car – always try (to discuss in order to reach a favourable agreement for oneself).
Please, (go on to a further stage) with your report.
This car (uses) a lot of fuel.
10. I’m afraid the terrorists will (make stronger) their bombing campaign.
A lot of his problems are ( are developed from) in his relationship with his mother
The discussion was (made easier) by the teacher who divided students into smaller groups.
2. Adjectives:
trashy miraculous tough overt |
available conventional permanent exhilarating |
prevalent profitless tremendous noteworthy |
It is (deserving to be noted) that only 5% of senior managers are women.
I never read (of poor quality) novels.
She ended her letter with a (well-accepted) “Yours Sincerely”.
The team plays (determined and strong) when it has to.
I think it’s nothing but just an (open) attempt to force landowners to sell.
More money can become (able to be used) later in the year.
The burnt out buildings are a (lasting) reminder of the disaster.
My first parachute jump was an (very exciting) experience.
He has certainly had a (contrary to what is expected) recovery.
Drug abuse is the most (common) problem among teenagers.
The progress that has been made in microelectronics is (very big).
Many small hospitals are struggling to stay profitable, but still are (producing no profit).