- •Useful vocabulary
- •Do these PatchWork exercises and learn more about the work we do.
- •Read the extracts from the history of work ethic after Roger b. Hill, Ph.D., and match subtitles with corresponding paragraphs.
- •Study the patterns and translate the sentences into Russian.
- •Paraphrase the following sentences using Speech Pattern 3.
- •Grammar Clinic
- •10. Match the halves to make a meaningful whole. Translate the sentences into Russian paying attention to modal verbs.
- •11.How do you understand the following proverbs? Give reasons to prove your stance.
- •Find English equivalents in the text.
- •Find the words in the text which mean the following:
- •Text Analysis and Development
- •What do the following phrases from the text imply? Paraphrase and explain.
- •To what extent do your agree with the following statements? Give support from the text (avoiding lifting). Make use of the following phrases:
- •Vocabulary Practice
- •Complete the summary of the story providing the plot. Make use of the words from the box.
- •Answer the following questions developing the issue.
- •Language Focus
- •18. Look through the text for appropriate prepositions or adverbs to fill in the blanks.
- •21. Paraphrase using Core Vocabulary. Change the whole structure of the sentence.
- •22. Complete each second sentence using the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, paying attention to the modal verbs.
- •23. Translate b’s replies, paying special attention to idioms.
- •24. Add negative prefixes il-, un-, dis-, in-,im-, ir- to the words to form the opposites.
- •25. Recast the following, using some of the words with negative prefixes. Change the structure of the sentence, if required.
- •Joint Research
- •26. Research the following aspects of a successful career.
- •Hard Work Makes the Difference
- •Vocabulary Practice
- •27. Find English equivalents to the following words and word combinations.
- •28. Find the words and word combinations which mean the same in the text:
- •Text Analysis and Development
- •29. Explain what the following sentences from the text imply by paraphrasing them. Pay special attention to the underlined parts.
- •30. Choose the appropriate endings for the sentences.
- •31. Finish the summary of the story providing major details and conclusion. Keep to the plan.
- •Speaking Springboard
- •32. Take a stance on the following statements:
- •Language Focus
- •33. Look through the text for appropriate prepositions or adverbs to fill in the blanks.
- •36. Paraphrase using Core Vocabulary. Change the whole structure of the sentence.
- •Word Building
- •37. Recast the following, using verbs with the prefix –re. Change the structure of the sentence, if required.
- •Collocations
- •38. What words collocate? Choose the correct variant.
- •39. Translate the story from Russian into English, paying special attention to modal verbs.
- •Useful vocabulary
- •Simulation Task generating motivation
- •40. Employees’ motivation is an important factor of successful business. Research the issue, answering the following questions.
- •Vocabulary Practice
- •41. Find English equivalents to the following words and word combinations.
- •42. Find the words and word combinations which mean the same in the text:
- •Text Analysis and Development
- •43. Explain what the following sentences from the text imply by paraphrasing them.
- •44. Compare and contrast the information from texTs a and b. Complete the form about reasons and consequences of downshifting.
- •45. Complete the summary of the texts about downshifting providing topic, main ides and conclusion. Compare and contrast the information.
- •Speaking Springboard
- •46. What do you think about the following statements? Take a stance on these issues.
- •Language Focus
- •47. Look through the text for appropriate prepositions or adverbs to fill in the blanks.
- •50. Paraphrase using Core Vocabulary. Change the whole structure of the sentence.
- •51. Explain the meaning of the phrasal verbs with particles up and down.
- •Word Building
- •52. Recast the sentences using the words with the prefix out-. Change the structure of the sentence, if required.
- •Grammar Clinic
- •53. Complete the text with the phrases given.
- •Take a Stance
- •54. What factors are taken into account when considering a job offer? These are two different opinions on the issue. Which of the two do you agree with? Give your arguments.
- •55. Render the text into English using the vocabulary of the unit.
- •Speaking Springboard
- •56. Do you agree with the following statements? Give support to your stance.
- •57. Choose the right word.
- •58. Read the text and choose the best words to fill in the gaps.
- •59. Choose appropriate words to complete the sentences.
- •60. Use the word in capitals to form a word that fits into the space.
- •61. Render the text into English using the vocabulary of the unit.
- •62. Speak for 2 minutes on one of the following quotations.
Vocabulary Practice
41. Find English equivalents to the following words and word combinations.
1. поддерживать прежний уровень жизни; 2. то, что важно; 3. оправдывать чьи-то надежды; 4. возможность круто изменить жизнь; 5. иметь первостепенное значение; 6. получать удовольствие от; 7. идти на всё, ни перед чем не останавливаться ; 8. не отставать от конкурентов; 9. нести основную тяжесть; 10. мне становилось все сложнее справляться с ситуацией; 11. быть широко известным чем-либо; 12. держать в невыносимом напряжении; 13. принимать на себя руководство чем-либо; 14. быть уволенным по сокращению штатов; 15. совершенно ошибочно; 16. держаться на «плаву»; 17. решительный смелый шаг, преодоление себя; 18. планировать отдых
42. Find the words and word combinations which mean the same in the text:
1. deciding in what order you should do things, based on how important or urgent they are; 2. a way of thinking about things; 3. not allowing yourself to have what you really want, especially for moral reasons; 4. a distinguishing mark of social disgrace; 5. composed of elements drawn from a variety of sources, ideas, styles, etc ; 6. the feeling that you are as important as other people and that you deserve to be treated well; 7. strong desire to achieve something, such as success wanted desperately; 8. take control of something; 9. be exactly what you need or want; 10. develop a successful relationship; 11. be very full with activities; 12. an activity or job in which there is a lot of competition and people are too busy to relax or enjoy themselves; 13. something that is hard work, boring, and tiring because it takes a lot of your time and energy; 14. want something very much and be determined to get it
Text Analysis and Development
43. Explain what the following sentences from the text imply by paraphrasing them.
1.… making conscious choices to leave materialism behind and move on to more sustainable living,
2. Downshifting requires prioritizing, an adjustment in values, and a totally different mindset…
3. Downshifting is not about self-denial.
4. The decisions of downshifters are taken under the influence of powerful social and cultural currents.
5. … shaped to an unprecedented degree by the symbols provided by the market.
6. Redundancy used to be a terrible stigma.
7. The fat monthly salary payments are replaced by a trickle of modest cheques from newspapers and magazines.
8. It’s all about aspiration and the lengths you’ll go to keep pace with your rivals.
9. I have not had a dull day since we arrived here, which is no small claim.
10. In the rat race, lots of us have the occasional downshifting fantasy with imaginary fruits surely better than the pressure of the daily grind.
11. Embarking on this sort of life change is momentous…
12. … a downshifter who was in for a rude awaking.
13. It was a massive leap of faith.
14. This question has become an important personal identity tag.
15. I’ve got used to buying my clothes from the Oxfam shop and looking for bargains in the supermarket.