- •Contents
- •Texts and spoken activity
- •1. My Family My Family Tradition
- •Vocabulary practice
- •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
- •Vocabulary practice
- •Imagine that you are a realtor. Make up a dialogue with a customer and try to convince him/her to buy a little flat not far from the city centre.
- •3. My Working Day Small Business Efficiency: Improve Office Efficiency
- •Vocabulary practice
- •7 Tips To Enjoy Your Day Off`
- •Vocabulary practice
- •13 Ways to spend a day off without leaving the house
- •Vocabulary practice
- •5. A Holiday Hosting a Holiday Party?
- •Is it the Season for Giving?
- •It is Better to Give – Real Gifts
- •Vocabulary practice
- •6. My University East Ukraine Volodymyr Dahl National University
- •Vocabulary practice
- •7. Going Abroad Getting Through Customs
- •Vocabulary practice
- •8. Ukraine – Our Motherland
- •Vocabulary practice
- •9. At the hotel Choosing a Hotel
- •Vocabulary practice
- •10. A Business Appointment Top 7 Ways To Recover When You Miss a Business Appointment
- •Vocabulary practice
- •11. A Business Talk Business Appointment Success or Failure
- •Vocabulary practice
- •12. The Economy of Ukraine
- •Vocabulary practice
- •13. Travelling by Railway Rail Travel in the usa
- •Vocabulary practice
- •14. At the Booking-office Online Air Ticket Booking
- •Vocabulary practice
- •15. Cities and Towns of Ukraine
- •Vocabulary practice
- •16. Discussing a Contract
- •10 Things you need to know before entering into a contract
- •1. Know the Other Party
- •Vocabulary practice
- •17. Outstanding People of Ukraine
- •Viktor Yakovlevich Bunyakovsky
- •Vocabulary practice
- •25. At the Restaurant Restaurant and Dinner Party Manners and Etiquette
- •In a restaurant:
- •Vocabulary practice
- •How To Successfully Taste Wine
- •Vocabulary practice
- •Grammar exercises
- •3) Put in was or were into the gaps.
- •4) Put in was or were into the gaps.
- •6) Choose the correct present tense form of the verb to have for each sentence:
- •7) Choose the verb to be or to have for each sentence:
- •2) Write the correct possessive pronoun for each sentence:
- •3) Fill in each blank with the correct reflexive pronoun:
- •3) Choose the correct response:
- •1) Fill There is or There are in the gaps below.
- •2) Add there is or there are to the following sentences.
- •3) Fill in all the gaps
- •1) Fill in the blanks with much/many or a few/a little.
- •2) Decide whether you have to use little or few.
- •3) Underline the correct word from each sentence :
- •1) Define the right variant.
- •2) Choose the right modal verb.
- •3) Insert the appropriate modal verb.
- •4) Rewrite these sentences using must or can't
- •1) Rewrite each of the following sentences, omitting the underlined preposition which precedes the indirect object, and making the necessary changes in word order. For example:
- •2) Rewrite each of the following sentences, inserting the preposition to before the indirect object, and making the necessary changes in word order. For example:
- •3) Use the words in brackets to fill the gaps.
- •1) Choose the correct verb for each sentence and put it into the simple past:
- •2) Put the verbs into the Past Simple tense.
- •3) Put the verbs into the Past Simple tense.
- •1) Insert some or any.
- •2) Insert some or any.
- •3) Insert some or any.
- •1) Put in the verbs in brackets as Present Participle into the gaps.
- •2) Choose which verb tense (present/past simple or continuous) fits better.
- •3) Using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the appropriate tenses.
- •4) Using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the appropriate tenses.
- •1) Fill in each blank space with the correct past participle for each verb.
- •2) Choose which verb tense (simple past or present perfect) fits better.
- •3) Choose the right answer
- •1) Make each of the following sentences grammatically negative.
- •2) Put the verb in brackets into Future (will or going to).
- •1) Using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the appropriate tenses, then click the "Check" button to check your answers.
- •2) Put the verbs in brackets into the gaps in the correct tense Past Perfect or Simple Past.
- •3) Put the verbs in brackets into the gaps in the correct tense.
- •1) Choose the right answer.
- •2) Use the correct form of the verb in brackets.
- •3) Put the verb in brackets into the right tense. In some cases alternatives are possible.
- •1) Build sentences from the given words bellow.
- •2) Put the verb in brackets into the correct form in the gap after the verb. Where no verb is given, put one of the following linking words into the gaps.
- •The Unlucky Burglar
- •3) Put the verb in brackets in an appropriate form of the future in the past.
- •1) Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words.
- •2) These are typical questions that a mum gets asked every day. Peter is asking his mum loads of questions. Please read the explanation to "Reported Speech" beforehand if you aren't too sure.
- •3) Complete the sentences in the Reported Speech. Pay attention to the change of Pronouns, Demonstrative Pronouns and Verbs.
- •1) Fill in the spaces with the right modal verbs.
- •2) Use one of the modal verbs in brackets to fill each gap.
- •3) Complete the sentences using the words listed in the box below. Some gaps may have more than one correct answer.
- •2) Fill in the words in brackets as adjective or adverb like in the example.
- •3) Choose the right variant.
- •1) Put the verbs in brackets into the gaps. Form a Conditional sentence – type I. Only use the will-future in the main clauses.
- •2) Put the verbs in brackets into the gaps. Form a Conditional sentence – type I. Only use the will-future in the main clauses. Mind the negations in the sentences.
- •3) Fill in all the gaps.
- •1) Translate into Russian using the Complex Object.
- •2) Translate into English using the Complex Object.
- •Texts for additional reading
- •1. My family values
- •2. Efficiency Around the Office
- •3. How to Organize a Holiday Office Party: Holiday Party Planning Tips
- •4. Essential Business Trip Planning
- •5. Planning a Successful Business Lunch
- •6. Ten Economic Freedoms of Ukraine
- •Investment Freedom – 30.0
- •7. Five common ticketing errors – and how to avoid them
- •8. Outstanding People of Ukraine
- •9. The Art of Choosing a Good Restaurant
- •U sed literature
- •R ecommended resources
Vocabulary practice
Exercise 1. Match the words with their synonyms
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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.
The author has got several special family traditions.
She grew up in an ordinary family, in which everybody loves and respects each other.
Her father was a military man.
According to the text, we can understand that she believes in God.
Jessica’s birthday is in May.
Jessica has got one family tradition, but it’s rather dull and boring.
The main hero of the story is a horrible liar.
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.
Great attention has been paid to detail, to ensure a really elegant and quality home. To complete this luxury penthouse apartment there is a unique range of facilities, such as the optimum air quality ensured by Climatic type double–glazed PVC windows and the cool/warm air–conditioning system.
In addition to the 24 / 7 security provided on the complex, your safety and peace of mind are assisted by the reinforced security front door external shutters for all windows, smoke alarms & security alarm within the apartment. Finally there is an electronic safe in each of the master & second bedrooms to store valuables.
It is fully and comprehensively air conditioned. On the first floor, there is a large lounge, two terraces, kitchen, breakfast bar, bathroom with walk in shower and two bedrooms.
On the upper level, there is a huge master bedroom, 36M² sun terrace and master bathroom, with Jacuzzi bath & walk in shower.
Kitchen & Lounge Area
The first floor consists of 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 offering 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 tiles and skirting throughout the lounge. Decorative cornice in the hall and lounge areas complete the luxurious detail, completed by the modern hanging lighting.
The kitchen is fully equipped with top quality appliances from Siemens. There is an oven & hob, toaster, washing machine, dishwasher and large fridge. It is also equipped with a full range of cutlery 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 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 29 square metres and opens with patio 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, plus a wardrobe which has drawer and shelf space, plus a lockable safe for your valuables. There is also a dressing table. It is fitted with contemporary sunken ceiling spot lights. There are also numerous plug sockets around the room. There is also a travel cot available.
Bedroom 2 is equipped with two double beds, fitted 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 switch for more mellow 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.
Bathroom 1 is another huge room and is luxuriously fully tiled. 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.
Bathroom 2 The smaller bathroom serves the two bedrooms on the ground floor of the apartment. It is luxuriously fully tiled 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