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Vocabulary practice

Exercise 1. Match the words with their synonyms

  1. think about

  2. trick, freak

  3. slink

  4. task, stint

  5. careful

  6. fat

  7. strange, occasional

  8. merry

  9. the nearest

  1. obese

  2. immediate

  3. hilarious

  4. ponder

  5. odd

  6. elaborate

  7. sneak

  8. prank

  9. assignment

Exercise 2. Fill in the blanks. Use the words from the word list.

1. It was the first thing that ________ into her head.

2. The boys used to ________ in without paying.

3. The director is still _________over the wisdom of selling the stock.

4. I hope that all these ________ preparations will be finished in time.

5. If you want to get this job, you must listen to the instructions first and then I will give you a special ________.

6. He looked ________ familiar to the manager.

7. My _______ neighbour is not only the best tennis coach, but he is also my best friend.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Exercise 3. Read the sentences and say if they are True or False. Make the correct statement if necessary.

  1. The author has got several special family traditions.

  2. She grew up in an ordinary family, in which everybody loves and respects each other.

  3. Her father was a military man.

  4. According to the text, we can understand that she believes in God.

  5. Jessica’s birthday is in May.

  6. Jessica has got one family tradition, but it’s rather dull and boring.

  7. The main hero of the story is a horrible liar.

  8. She has never read about people’s strange holiday traditions.

SPEAKING

Exercise 4.

  • Tell about your family traditions.

  • What do you like most: to get or to present the gifts to your relatives? Why?

  • Is it important to have a friendly and united family? Explain your answer. What role does a friendly and united family play in your life?

2. Apartment Description

The penthouse apartment is a luxurious 175M² living space, which has been professionally decorated in top quality furnishing and bedding(постельные принадлежности).

Great attention has been paid to detail, to ensure a really elegant and quality home(качество дома). To complete this luxury penthouse apartment there is a unique range of facilities(спектр услуг), such as the optimum air quality ensured(оптимальное качество воздуха обеспечена) by Climatic type doubleglazed(с двойным остеклением) PVC windows and the cool/warm airconditioning system.

In addition to the 24 / 7 security provided on the complex, your safety and peace of mind are assisted(помогают) by the reinforced(усиленный) security front door external shutters(внешние жалюзи) for all windows, smoke alarms & security alarm within(в) the apartment. Finally there is an electronic safe(электронный сейф) in each of the master & second bedrooms to store valuables.

It is fully and comprehensively(всесторонне) air conditioned. On the first floor, there is a large lounge(гостиная), two terraces, kitchen, breakfast bar, bathroom with walk in shower and two bedrooms.

On the upper level, there is a huge master bedroom(спальня), 36M² sun terrace(терраса для загара) and master bathroom, with Jacuzzi bath & walk in shower.

Kitchen & Lounge Area(Зона отдыха)

The first floor consists of (состоит из )a large lounge and open plan kitchen, plus the two double bedrooms equipped with two double beds, shower room and toilet. The lounge area has Satellite TV(Спутниковое ТВ) offering(предлагающий) many Digital Satellite Channels, DVD and CD player and opens onto a 10 sq m terrace area. A homely inviting atmosphere has been created by the use of top quality ceramic floor(высокого качества керамический пол) tiles(кафель) and skirting(плинтус) throughout the lounge. Decorative cornice in the hall and lounge areas complete the luxurious detail, completed by the modern hanging(висящее) lighting.

The kitchen is fully equipped with top quality appliances(прибор, устройство) from Siemens. There is an oven & hob(конфорка), toaster, washing machine, dishwasher and large fridge. It is also equipped with a full range of cutlery(ножевые изделия) and kitchen tools if you decide to eat in rather than at one of the many restaurants and bars in the area. The kitchen doorway leads onto a terrace area which is equipped with table and chairs to allow you to dine on the terrace overlooking the pool. There is also a breakfast bar and stools(табурет) if you prefer to eat inside. The apartment is equipped with Smoke detectors in Hall and Communal area for safety.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Bedroom 1 Measures(меры) 29 square metres and opens with patio открытый внутренний двор) doors onto a huge 36 square metre terrace area. This terrace has sun bed loungers and comfortable table and chairs which are ideal for playing cards and relaxing on in the pleasant Turkish evenings. The bedroom is equipped with an "Emperor" size bed 6ft 6" wide and 6ft 6" long (2M X 2M). It has its own air conditioning unit(блок), plus a wardrobe which has drawer(выдвижной ящик) and shelf space, plus a lockable safe for your valuables. There is also a dressing table. It is fitted with contemporary(современный) sunken( погружённый, опущенный ниже какого-л. уровня) ceiling spot lights. There are also numerous plug sockets(разетка) around the room. There is also a travel cot(детская кроватка) available.

Bedroom 2 is equipped with two double beds, fitted(установлены) wardrobes, air conditioning unit, bedside cabinet, and has a good size balcony overlooking the pool. This bedroom is also fitted with contemporary sunken ceiling spot lights with a dimmer(реостат для регулирования силы света лампы) switch for more mellow(спокойный, нежный, мягкий) lighting.

Bedroom 3 is also equipped with two double beds, double wardrobes, air conditioning unit and bedside cabinet. Again, this room is fitted with contemporary sunken ceiling spot lights and numerous plug sockets(разетка).

Bathroom 1 is another huge room and is luxuriously fully tiled(черепичный). It is equipped with a corner shaped "Jacuzzi" spa bath, toilet, basin and walk in "wet room" power shower. The wall unit is equipped with power for electric razor(бритва).

Bathroom 2 The smaller bathroom serves the two bedrooms on the ground floor of the apartment. It is luxuriously fully tiled(выложены) an offers a walk in "wet room" power shower, sink and WC.

Source: http://www.penthouseinturkey.com/id45.html

Word List:

Ensure – [ɪn'ʃuə], [ɪn'ʃɔː] – гарантировать, обеспечивать;

Reinforced [‘ri:ɪn'fɔːst] – усиленный;

External – [ɪk'stɜːn(ə)l] – внешний, наружный;

Shutter ['ʃʌtə] – ставень;

Lounge – [launʤ] – гостиная, холл;

Tile – [taɪl] – кафель, плитка;

Skirting ['skɜːtɪŋ] плинтус, бортик;

Appliance [ə'plaɪən(t)s] прибор, устройство;

Hob [hɔb] конфорка (газовой плиты, печки, очага);

Cutlery ['kʌtl(ə)rɪ] ножевые изделия (ножи, ножницы);

Stool [stu:l] табурет, барный стул, скамеечка;

Patio ['pætɪəu] патио (открытый внутренний двор);

Drawer ['drɔː ə] (выдвижной) ящик (стола, комода);

Contemporary [kən'temp(ə)r(ə)rɪ] современный; модернистский;

Sunken ['sʌŋkən] – погружённый, опущенный ниже какого-л. уровня;

Plug socket [plʌg 'sɔkɪt] гнездо разъёма; штепсельная розетка;

Cot [kɔt] детская кроватка, койка, амер. = camp cot – раскладушка;

Dimmer ['dɪmə] реостат для регулирования силы света лампы;

Mellow ['meləu] спокойный, нежный, мягкий;

Tiled [taɪld] – черепичный;

Razor ['reɪzə] – бритва

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