- •В.В.Ганишева Учебно-методические материалы по темам «Колледж», «Домашнее хозяйство», «Пища».
- •College Life
- •What to Expect
- •Vocabulary and oral practice
- •I. Study the following word combinations and phrases. Recall the episodes with them.
- •II. Explain what the following words mean (use your e-e dictionaries). Say what context these words are used in. Use them in situations of your own.
- •III. Paraphrase using new words and word combinations.
- •IV. Give extended answers to the given questions.
- •Freshman Fears
- •Vocabulary and oral practice
- •I. Study the following word combinations and phrases. Translate them. Recall the episodes with them.
- •II. Give synonyms to the following words.
- •III. What do you call
- •IV. Paraphrase using your active vocabulary.
- •V. Give well-motivated answers to the suggested questions.
- •VI. Get ready for a round table talk. Divide into groups: freshers, senior students and teachers.
- •Parental Relationships – a Guide for Incoming Freshmen
- •II. Group words close in meaning. Find their antonyms.
- •III. Read and learn the definition of the italicized words. Translate them.
- •IV. Render the text into English.
- •V. Expand the following ideas and advice. Provide your versions of the italicized words and expressions.
- •VI. Translate. Provide versions.
- •VII. Discuss the below-given topics.
- •VIII. Tell about your University, what you like and dislike about it. Use recommended vocabulary:
- •Iх. Speak on the following situations.
- •X. It is important to understand. You’re Worth It.
- •Vocabulary:
- •XI. Comment on the following statement.
- •XII. Comment on the following statement.
- •Household chores
- •Weekly Cleaning Chores
- •I. Find in the text the English equivalents of the following word combinations:
- •II. Translate the following sentences into Russian.
- •III. Translate into English:
- •I’m not the Maid
- •I. Match the variants.
- •V. Discussion points.
- •How to get your husband to help at home.
- •I. Transcribe and translate the following:
- •II. What do we call:
- •III. Guess the words from the explanations given.
- •IV. Translate the given word combinations, recall the episodes with them.
- •V. Support or deny the given statements.
- •VI. Ask your partner:
- •VII. Comment on the given replies. Recall the context they were mentioned in.
- •VIII. Role-play the following topics.
- •Household Chores: The Do’s and Don’ts of Involving Your Child
- •I. Comment on the given sentences. In what context were they used?
- •II. Match the variants.
- •III. A Role-play.
- •I. Find synonyms to the given words from the list on the right.
- •II. Render the following sentences into English.
- •III. Paraphrase.
- •IV. Answer the following letter. What would you advise the couple?
- •V. Elaborate the given sentences using your active vocabulary.
- •VI. Translate into English.
- •It’s useful to remember:
- •VII. Highlight the meaning of the English proverbs and use them in the situations of your own.
- •One man`s opinion
- •I. Find in the text the English equivalents for:
- •II. Explain what the following mean.
- •The three fat women of antibes Somerset Maugham
- •II. Make up sentences not related to the topic «Meals» with the given word-combinations.
- •The joys of tasting
- •I. Find in the text the English equivalents for the following word-combinations:
- •II. Paraphrase using the expressions from the text.
- •III. Translate the following into Russian:
- •In search of english food
- •Dieting
- •I. Supply synonyms for the following:
- •II. Translate:
- •III. Taking turns with your partner cover each of the columns and encourage each other to provide translation for the given words.
- •Russian Man’s Meat
- •I. Find in the text the English equivalents for:
- •II. Explain what the following mean:
- •Как приятно выпить чашечку чая
- •In the restaurant
Vocabulary and oral practice
I. Study the following word combinations and phrases. Translate them. Recall the episodes with them.
- standardized tests
- grade point average
- acceptance letter
- to have in store for smb.
- to some degree
- to combat being homesick
- to immerse oneself
- to hit the books
- to hang out on the quad
- to handle the academic workload
- to run into problems
- to pursue the major
- to switch majors
- the key to doing well academically
- to be confronted head on
- a challenging and demanding time
II. Give synonyms to the following words.
To combat, to socialize, myriad, indulge, dubious, endeavour, to switch majors, to immerse oneself.
III. What do you call
1. a person who shares a room with you at the dorm?
2. a person who studies with you in the same class?
3. a person whose job is to give advice to students?
4. a person of the same age, class, position as you?
5. a duty or a piece of work given to a particular person or people?
6. a great wish to be at home when one is away from it?
IV. Paraphrase using your active vocabulary.
1. She is a bright student and is going to be a lawyer.
2. Does she carry on her social work at the university?
3. I’m not satisfied with the professional level of some of our teachers and I would like to change a number of chief subjects.
4. She spends a lot of time in that music shop. I fear she fell in love with the guy who sells CDs.
5. He immediately gave most of his attention to the unfinished project so as not to think about her.
6. What stopped you from picking up the money?
7. You’ll have to face a lot of problems if you don’t deal with all this work at once.
8. I am desperately longing for home for I don’t know what expects me in the future.
V. Give well-motivated answers to the suggested questions.
1. Is it okay to be nervous about college? Why? 2. What is the best way to combat being homesick or lonely? 3. What kind of extracurricular activities does college present? 4. Is it easy to meet new people at college? In what places is it likely to happen? 5. What are the chances of being pressured over engaging in dubious activities? 6. Why are the fears of not being able to handle the workload groundless? 7. What is the key to handling the workload? 8. What help can a student receive at college if he runs into problem? 9. Which major should a student choose if he hasn’t decided on his career yet? Is there any opportunity for him to switch majors if he eventually makes his choice? 10. How would you describe college life?
VI. Get ready for a round table talk. Divide into groups: freshers, senior students and teachers.
Freshers: see everything in black colours – share their fears concerning living conditions, relationships with peers; question senior students and teachers about academic and extracurricular opportunities, support system, the ways of handling the workload.
Senior students: seasoned pros trying to explain what lies down the road for a beginner; are very optimistic about college life considering it ultimate fun; show the advantages of living in a dorm, challenge the freshers to engage in social life.
Teaching staff: give practical advice; try to calm the freshers’ fears.
Journalist: conducts the show.
CRITICAL THINKING
Reading Extra. Discussion