- •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.
3. Comprehension Questions
Answer the following questions on paper or in class discussion:
When does Mr. Priestley (Mrs. Priestley) get up?
Does Mr. Priestley like to have a cold bath every morning?
What does Mr. Priestley do after having a cold bath to feel quite warm on winter mornings?
What does he usually do before breakfast (after breakfast)?
When does Mr. Priestley have a break for lunch? Does he have lunch at home or at another place?
At what time do Mr. Priestley and his wife have dinner?
Who usually prepares breakfast (dinner, supper)in Mr. Priestley's family?
Susan usually does her shopping, doesn't she?
What do Mr. Priestley and his wife do after dinner(lunch)?
Who cleans away the dishes after eating?
Who generally does the work about the house?
What do Mr. Priestley and his wife have for afternoon tea? Can it be called "high tea"?
What do they both do in the evening? Do they prefer spending their evenings at home?
Where are their children? What are their names?
Do Mr. Priestley's children often visit their parents?
What does the family usually do on quiet evenings?
Does the family lead a quiet life? Does Mr. Priestley content with his life?
Does he have a desire to change his life for anything more adventurous?
What do you do when you stay at home in the evening?
Do you like sewing? What do you prefer, reading books or watching TV programmes in the evening? Give your reasons.
4. Vocabulary Practice
Explain the following words and phrases as they have been used in the text:
it is time for smb. to get up; to put on one's dressing-gown and slippers; on winter mornings; to rub oneself with the towel; to feel quite warm; to brush one's teeth; to wash one's face; to dress; to brush and comb one's hair; to go downstairs for breakfast; to have a walk and the garden; the day's work begins; to have a break for lunch; to have a chat with one's friends; to play games of tennis; to have a round of golf; to listen to : wireless or to watch television; to play the piano; to ;e out the car and go for a drive in the country; to have a lot of work to do; to clean out the stove; to fill up the stove with coke; to get plenty of hot water all day; to take out the ashes from the sitting-room; to put the table cloth on the table; to cook smth. in the frying-pan; to make toasts; to boil the kettle for tea or coffee; to clean away the dishes; to go shopping; to order smth. by phone; to make the bed; to dust upstairs and downstairs; to do the carpets with electric-cleaner; to do some sewing; to go for a walk; to join smb. for afternoon tea; to spend evenings at home; to have a very simple supper round the fire; to work at a book; for a change.
5. My Working Day. Monday Morning
Read the dialogues and compare David's life with Sue’s life.
David: What's the matter, honey?
Sue: Oh, I don't know.
David: Come on, something's the matter. What is it?
Sue: It's just life. It's too boring!
David: It's not that bad. You have the children.
Sue: But Kim will be at school and John's only a baby! You'll leave in five minutes, but I'll be here all day. You won't be home till seven!
David: One of us has to work, honey.
Sue: Yes, dear, but your day will be interesting. My day will be the same as every other day.
David: My work isn't always interesting.
Sue: I know, but you travel around, you meet different people, and you do different things. Whom will I meet today? What will I do? Huh? OH, I'll do the dishes, feed the baby, wash the clothes, clean the house, give the baby a bath, walk the dog...
David: But... but... honey...
Sue: Then I'll feed the baby again and put the kids to bed. What a life? Today, tomorrow, this week, next week, this month, next month, next year — forever!
David: It's just Monday morning, honey. You'll feel O.K. tomorrow.
Sue: Will I?