
- •1. Match the given Russian/Ukrainian words with their English equivalents.
- •2. In each line choose one word that doesn't belong to the group and explain why you think so.
- •3. Read the following text and do the activities that follow.
- •Meet the Family
- •4. Decide which of these statements are true and which are false.
- •5. Fill in the gaps in the following sentences choosing the right words from the box given below.
- •6. Do this task even if you don't believe in astrology and never read horoscopes. It's just for fun and language improvement. Horoscope Chart
- •7. Write the character adjectives in the correct column in the table.
- •It depends
- •8. Choose your color in accordance with your character:
- •9. Translate the text into English. Моя подруга Марина
- •10. In your notebook, write a short character description of someone.
- •II. My home
- •Read and translate the text. Pay attention to the outlined words. Compose your own sentences with them. My home
- •My Flat
- •2. Find in the text the words that mean the furniture. Compose the dialogue using these words.
- •4. The next task is to listen to the definitions of the words and try to guess them.
- •5. Find Russian equivalents to the English proverbs
- •6. Choose What is home for you?
- •7. Read and translate the text. The Priestley's House
- •8. Explain the following phrases as they have been used in the text. Translate them into Ukrainian (Russian):
- •9. Match each word in the left-hand column with its antonym from the right-hand column:
- •10. Read the text and fill in the missing words. Mr. Hudson's house
- •11. Compose the essay about the house of your own dream.
- •III. My working day and my day off
- •Read and translate the text. After reading tell in a few words about your week day. My working day
- •Read the text and discuss it. Everyday Life
- •3. Comprehension Questions
- •4. Vocabulary Practice
- •5. My Working Day. Monday Morning
- •6. (1) Fill in the gaps with the words given in the box:
- •7. Flll in each gap with the necessary preposition.
- •8. Read and translate the text. Leisure-time activities (my days off) and holidays
- •9. Which leisure activity do you associate with these words?
- •10. Look at these extracts from newspaper reviews. What leisure activities are they about?
- •11. Why do people go in for sports or do some other leisure activities? Think about the reasons and try to complete the following statements. The first one is done for you.
- •I do aerobics mostly to keep fit.
- •12. Tastes differ, lifestyles differ, personalities differ. Psychologists say that people may be divided into the following personality types. Tastes differ
- •13. Find 10 words dealing with different leisure activities and hobbies. One and the same letter can be used twice (horizontally and vertically). The first word is done for you.
- •IV. My University
- •Read and translate the text. University Life
- •How to Prepare for University Life
- •2. Read and translate the text.
- •Arranging for basics
- •Campus housing history
- •Crime a threat
- •Models for the future
- •Compare the University life in Ukraine and the United Kingdom.
- •Write 10 – 15 sentences about your own life in the University.
- •Read and translate the text.
- •17Th November - International Students Day
- •Plan the student's day
- •Read and act the dialogue.
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Read and translate the text. English in my life
- •9. Write 10 sentences about your first English teacher and her influence on you.
4. Decide which of these statements are true and which are false.
Donald Hewitt inherited a big sum of money from his parents.
Donald's grandchildren are "the apple of his eye".
Rosemary has two stepchildren.
She is a very successful novelist.
Rosemary's only hobby is her work.
Charles's mother died and there was nobody to take care of him when he was growing up.
Amanda married Charles for his money.
Lucy and David are neglected by their parents.
Andrea and Joseph enjoy outdoor activities with their niece and nephew.
Robin stole from shops because his parents limited him in his pocket money.
"Skeleton in the cupboard" means some tragedy, crime or disgrace that happened in the family.
Donald got a threat that put his grandchildren's life in danger.
5. Fill in the gaps in the following sentences choosing the right words from the box given below.
niece son nurse wife |
sister-in-law grandparents son-in-law half-sister |
daughter half-brother brother-in-law stepmother. |
nephew parents husband stepbrother |
Lucy is Andrea and Joseph's little .
Donald and Rosemary's is an affectionate husband.
Charles's Robin wasn't fond of school in his childhood.
Andrea's David is very enthusiastic about fishing.
Charles doesn't show much respect to his Rosemary.
Being spoiled by his and , Charles grew up to be a
very selfish man.
7. Robin is secretly in love with his : , Amanda.
6. Do this task even if you don't believe in astrology and never read horoscopes. It's just for fun and language improvement. Horoscope Chart
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Zodiac
sign
Personality good points
Personality bad points
Appearance
Typical job
You like
You dislike
Aries
March 22 -April 20
energetic, enthusiastic
jealous, bossy
rather long neck
politician, surgeon
new clothes, sport
waiting
Taurus April 21 – May 21 August
reliable, very loving
stubborn, easily embarrassed
beautiful complexion large feet
farmer, business person
comfort, gardening
change, haste
Gemini
May 22 -June 22
entertaining charming, versatile
quickly bored, impatient
slim
journalist, artist
talking, being among people
being laughed at. waiting
Cancer June 23 -July 23
kind, sensitive
too easily hurt, possessive
small eyes
baker, nurse
being with friends, shopping
sharing feelings, criticism
Leo
July 24 -August 23
brave,
generous
stubborn, ambitious
oval face, large eyes
lawyer,
soldier
winning, children, pets
unhappy friends, being ignored
Virgo
August 24 -September 23
witty,
charming.
sympathetic
untidy.
irritable, nervous
high forehead, straight nose
secretary, mechanic
being punctual, systematic
crowds and noise, sitting still for a long time
Libra September 24 -October 23
charming, cooperative
indecisive, flirtatious
beautiful smile
beautician, politician
peace and quiet, being fussed over
ugly places, loud arguments
Scorpio October 24 -November 22
caring, protective
mood, jealous
broad face, intense eyes
scientist, detective
winning, collecting things
making mistakes, being asked personal questions
Sagittarius November 23 -December 22
honest, optimistic
hot-headed, gambler at heart
sparkling eyes, overweight
teacher, writer, vet
traveling, gambling, parties
waiting, making promises
Capricorn December 23 -January 19
hard working, careful
unforgiving, anxious
serious-looking
banker, civil servant
home and family, privacy
new things and new ideas, untidiness
Aquarius January 20 -February 19
loyal, caring
rude, self-interested
very tall
engineer, photogra-pher
surprises, being with friends
violence, fighting, people who show off
Pisces February 20 -March 2 1
loving, caring, creative
self-pitying, hot-tempered
short, large eyebrows
actor, writer
poetry,
romantic places
noisy, crowded places, being second