15. Are your imaginations like anyone else's? Imagine and say what would happen if...

    1. all clocks stopped;

    2. everyone looked alike;

    3. all trees began growing money;

    4. animals could talk;

    5. your were a President of the country;

    6. water in the oceans disappeared.

In pairs draw a picture to illustrate parts of your stories. Combine stories into a booklet.

Pronunciation: Intonation

16. Read the same dialogue with 3 different intonations according to given situations. Don’t be afraid to exaggerate the intonation patterns.

Dialogue One

A: Yes B: No A: Yes B: No!

Situations

1. Two frustrated people are having a minor argument.

2. Two angry people are fighting.

3. Two love struck people are having a playful argument.

Dialogue Two

Hi, how are you today?  I haven’t seen you in a long time.

Situations

1. Two friends who haven't seen each other in a while meet.

2. You see a friend’s baby.  You bend over and start talking to the small child.

3. Two lovers meet.  The guy is really angry because his girlfriend has been ignoring him completely.

Dialogue Three

A: The house is on fire. B: Go tell the neighbor.

Situations

1. Two friends panic when they see a house on fire.  They want to warn the neighbor so that he will be safe.

2. You are in your yard sunbathing.  All of a sudden, some person in a panic runs up to you, and demand to use your phone to call 911.  You don’t want to be disturbed.  You suggest that he bother your neighbor.

17. Listen to the tape and check your intonation.

Writing Project: University Catalogue

University catalogue is a booklet containing general information about the University.

18. You are going to make your University catalogue.

Step1 Divide into groups of 3, each with a leader.

Discuss as a class the content of your catalogue and decide which group will work on definite topic.

Possible topic sections include:

1. History of the university

2. Description of the university campus and the town

3. Academic programmes/Subjects

4. Club activities

5. Departments and/or members of academic staff

Step 2 Hold a meeting to discuss the plan and design. Plan to use maps, illustrations and photographs. Consult Internet sites of other universities on catalogue examples.

Step 3 When you finish use computer and type all content into a text file. Present your booklets to the class.

Communication

19. Imagine you can join one of the student clubs in the pictures, discuss with your partner every activity and choose one you find the best.

Independent assignment:

1. In groups of four create a short guide on how to pass your English exams.

2. Show copies of your University catalogue to students from other groups/faculties or to members of academic staff and ask for their opinion. Discuss results as a class.

Unit seven Choosing a profession

Lesson four Part time jobs for students

1. Answer the questions

Have you ever done a part time job? What did you do?

Do any of your friends work part time?

Why do students work while studying?

Is it hard to combine job and studies?

2. Listen to Dina, a third year student, answering the questions. What does she say about each question?

3. Listen again. What does she say about each of the pictures?

4. These are some part time jobs that offer advantages and work experience. They may as well have disadvantages. Study the table and complete it with more jobs.

Job	Pros and cons
Library assistant	Pros: Good hours, easy work and finding materials for assignments. Cons:
Teaching assistant	Pros: Learn while you work. Cons:
Receptionist	Pros: Receptionist is an easy position. Office work is physically less demanding than serving. Cons:
Marketing agent	Pros: You attend events promoting a product or giving out flyers. You meet tons of new people. Cons:
Waiter	Pros: Cons
Nurse	Pros: Cons

Vocabulary

5. Read the words.

• Application

• Benefits

• Career

• Experience

• Qualifications

• Reference

• Resume

• Skill

6. Listen and check your pronunciation.

7. Read the definitions to the words.

Application: A form used to apply for a job

Benefits: Things which employers offer you in addition to salary; for example, health insurance, holidays, paid vacation.

Career: A profession for which one trains; a job that you do during your working life.

Experience: Knowledge or skill that one gets from doing something; the experience of working

Qualifications: An ability or experience that makes you suitable for a job or activity

Reference: A person who knows you and is willing to describe and usually praise you to support you when you are trying to get a job;

Resume: A short written description of your education, qualifications, and previous employment, which you send to an employer when you are trying to get a job;

Skill: The ability to do an activity or job well, especially because you have practiced it