- •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.
8. Explain the following phrases as they have been used in the text. Translate them into Ukrainian (Russian):
to walk along the path; a smooth lawn with beds of roses: to knock at the door; words of welcome; to shake hands with smb.; to be very pleased; quite a big room; a thick carpet: to hang on the wall; bookcases filled with the books; after a little time; a pleasant-looking room; a dark oak dining-table; a red lampshade; to give a warm» colour to smth.; to keep smth. comfortable; to draw the curtains across the windows; to listen to the news on the radio; to feel rather tired; to have a tiring day; to look sleepy; whichever you prefer; to be warm enough.
9. Match each word in the left-hand column with its antonym from the right-hand column:
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1. smooth (adj.)
2. thick (adj.)
3. in front of (n.phr.)
4. keep (v.)
5. interesting (adj.)
6. upstairs (adv.)
7. join (v.)
8. sleepy (adj.)
9. ready (adj.)
10. good (adj.)
11. big (adj.)
12. tired (adj.)
13. dark (adj.)
14. pleasant (adj.)
15. welcome (v.)
16. together (adv.)
17. nice (adj.)
18. front (adj.)
19. cold (adj.)
20. provincial (adj.)
boring (adj.)
wide awake (adj.phr.)
bad (adj.)
disagreeable (adj.)
exclude (v.)
detach (v.)
awful (adj.)
separately (adv.)
unprepared (adj.)
urban (adj.)
refreshed (adj.)
release (v.)
rough (adj.)
back (adj.)
behind (prep.)
thin (adj.)
small (adj.)
warm (adj.)
light (adj.)
downstairs (adv.)
10. Read the text and fill in the missing words. Mr. Hudson's house
Mr. Hudson is selling his house. At the moment he is showing it to Mr. and Mrs. Wills.
"Here we are. As you can see it's really quite a big spacious ________ (1), with two storeys. Upstairs there are three __________ (2) where you and your children can sleep, and one __________ (3) which has both a bath and a shower. Downstairs we have a large __________ (4) where all our family liked to get together in the evenings to watch TV and talk. Next to it is a _________ (5) where we used to have our evening meals when all the family sat down to table. Breakfast we usually had in the __________ (6) as it was a very quick meal.
Before we go in, let's have a look at the house from the outside. I think you'll agree that the front __________ (7) is very nice with all its flower beds and a lawn. The green hedge around it makes it a little more private. You've got a car, haven't you? So the __________ (8) next to the house will be very useful.
Now follow me up the path to the front door. Here we are inside. In this little __________ (9) you can hang your coats and hats. On your right is the living room and this __________ (10) on the left leads into the dining room. It is connected with the __________ (11), so you can cook there and serve the meals in the dining room. From the kitchen _________ (12) you have a pleasant view on the back ___________ (13) which as you see has a strong wooden fence around it.
The house is in an excellent _________ (14). You'll have no problems with the floors, walls, ceilings, the roof, central heating, hot and cold running __________ (15) or electricity. So, any questions? Ah, yes, the price. Three bedroom, a garage and a garden. Well, what do you think?"