- •2. Read and translate the text: New Challenges Call for New Solutions
- •Give English equivalents for the following:
- •Make up ten questions upon the text. Make use of the phrases in a.
- •3. Read the text: The Political System of Sovereign Kazakhstan
- •4. Match a word with its definition:
- •5. Read and translate the text: The uk Parliament
- •6. Find the words in the text that mean the same as the following:
- •7. Decide whether the following statements are true or false:
- •8. There are mistakes in these excerpts. Find them and make the necessary corrections:
- •9. Read the text and translate the phrases in bold type:
- •10. Read the text: Our Constitution
- •Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- •Commissions under President of r k
- •Councils under the President of r k
- •Authorities directly reporting to the President of r k
- •Authorities directly reporting to Government of r k
- •11. Read and memorize the following:
- •14. Circle the prefix, underline the base word:
- •15. Use the prefix to form the negative word:
- •21. Study the meanings of the following words:
- •22. Translate the sentences into Russian:
- •23. Translate into English:
- •27. Fill in the gaps with prepositions:
- •28. Match a line in a with a line in b:
- •1. Read the words and their definitions. Translate the given examples:
- •2. State whether the sentence is true or false:
- •3. Answer each question with a word from the list of active words:
- •4. Circle the word that is least related in meaning:
- •5. Fill in the blanks with one of the given words or its derivative. Remember that there are some extra words.
- •6. Answer the following questions:
- •7. Match a word from a with its synonym in b:
- •8. Match a word with its definition:
- •9. Paraphrase the sentence using a word from a instead of the italicized word:
- •10. Write the key word for each set of words:
- •11. Circle the word that is least related in meaning:
- •12. Write the key word which corresponds to each italicized word:
- •13. State whether the sentence is true or false:
- •14. Answer the following questions:
- •15. Read and translate the text: Defining democracy
- •16. Read and translate the text: Democracy
- •1. Study the new words and their definitions, translate the examples:
- •2. Write t if the sentence is true and f if it is false:
- •3. Answer each question with an active word:
- •4. Cross out the word or phrase that is least related in meaning:
- •5. Answer the following questions:
- •6. Fill in the blanks with one of the active words:
- •8. Paraphrase the sentences using active vocabulary:
- •14. Fill in the gaps with one of the active words:
- •15. Read the text: republic day
- •16. Give Russian equivalents:
- •17. Make up sentences of your own with the following:
- •18. Fill in the gaps with one of the given verbs:
- •19. Form word partnerships using words from both columns:
- •20. Give each point one verb to suit all the phrases:
- •21. Fill in the gaps with one of the given words to form a word partnership:
- •22. Study the words. Translate the given examples:
- •23. State whether the sentence is true or false:
- •24. Answer each question using an active word:
- •26. Answer the following questions:
- •27. Match a word with its definition:
- •28. Fill in the blanks with one of the given words or its derivative. Remember that there are some extra words.
- •29. Circle the word that is least related in meaning:
- •30. Paraphrase the sentences using active words:
- •31. Write the key word for each set of words:
- •32. Circle the word that is least related in meaning:
- •33. Write the key word which corresponds to each italicized word:
- •34. State whether the sentence is true or false:
- •35. Answer the following questions:
- •37. Translate the following excerpts into Russian:
- •39. Translate the following excerpt into Russian:
- •42. Read and translate the text: The Rule of Law
- •43. Match a line in a with a line in b to make a phrase:
- •46. Fill in the gaps with prepositions where necessary:
- •47. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the box:
- •48. Reproduce sentences with the following phrases:
- •49. Study the meanings of the following words:
- •50. Translate the following phrases:
- •51. Translate into Russian:
- •52. Match a word with its definition:
- •53. Translate into English:
- •1. Read the text: Ramadan and the Five Pillars of Islam
- •I. Translate:
- •2. Read and translate the text: Nauryz Meyrami
- •3. Study the meanings of the following words:
- •4. Translate the sentences:
- •6. State whether the sentences are true or false:
- •7. Answer the questions:
- •9. Fill in the gaps with prepositions:
- •12. Use the given phrases to make word partnerships:
- •13. Make a “mind-map” about various kinds of competitions:
- •15. State whether the – ing form is a gerund or a verbal noun:
- •17. Reproduce sentences with the following:
- •18. Fill in the “mind map” using key phrases:
- •1. Read and translate the text, paying special attention to the terms in bold type: Globalization
- •2. Find and translate sentences with these phrases:
- •3. Give Russian equivalents:
- •5. Fill in the gaps with prepositions where necessary:
- •6. Make up questions based on the text. Use the following phrases:
- •8. Fill in the gaps with one of the adverbs:
- •10. Make an outline of the text. Pick up key phrases from each part.
- •11. Render the text according the outline. Make use of the active vocabulary.
- •12. Fill in the gaps with phrases that can be used in the identification of the key contributors to globalization:
- •17. Fill in the gaps with phrases that can be used in the discussion of the following items:
- •1. Read the text: The Economy of Kazakhstan
- •2. Translate the following:
- •4. Read the text: european commission and kazakhstan’s accession to wto
- •5. Match the following abbreviations with corresponding full phrases:
- •6. Translate into Russian:
- •7. Reproduce sentences with the following:
- •8. Translate into English:
- •9. Make up word combinations with the following:
- •10. Translate the following passages:
- •11. Match lines in both columns to form word partnerships:
- •12. Answer the following questions:
- •13. Fill in the gaps with prepositions:
- •14. Make up sentences of your own with the following:
- •15. Render the second half of the article using the following:
- •16. Sort out each item accordingly:
- •17. Translate the following excerpts into Russian:
- •19. Fill in the gaps with prepositions:
- •20. Fill in the gaps with the article where necessary:
- •21. Fill in the gaps with one of the given adjectives:
- •22. Translate the text paying attention to topical vocabulary:
- •Technology
- •1. Do you agree or disagree with these statements? Give reasons:
- •2. Answer the questions:
- •4. Sort out the given items accordingly:
- •8. Speak on:
- •9. Read this article and underline any of the drawbacks you mentioned:
- •10. Read the article again and answer these questions:
- •11. Complete the unfinished sentences in paragraphs 2 and 3 using your own words and ideas. Make sure you use the right style.
- •12. Use the correct form of these phrasal verbs about technology to complete the sentences:
- •13. Choose the correct word to complete each sentence:
- •14. Complete each phrase using a form of the word in brackets:
- •16. Read the text quickly and decide if these statements are true or false:
- •Wireless Electricity
- •17. You are going to read an article about young people and technology. Read the article quickly and choose the sentence that best summarizes what the writer is saying:
- •The Myth of Generation n
- •Look at gaps 1 – 7 in the article. For each gap, decide what is being talked about at that point in the article. The words and sentences before and after each gap will help you.
- •Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences a - h the one which fits each gap (1-7). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
- •Look at the statistics given in the text. Is it the same in our country?
- •How can we help people become more comfortable with using modern technology?
- •Give Russian equivalents:
- •Fill in the gaps with prepositions:
- •18. Look at the gaps in the text and decide what kind of word (noun, adjective, etc) is required for each gap. Use the word from the box to form a necessary derivative:
- •The Modern Kitchen
- •19. Read the text. Match each emoticon to the correct description. Turn the book to the right to see the faces!
- •Emoticons
- •20. Match the words from the text to the synonyms and descriptions:
- •21. Read the text again and mark the sentences t (True) or f (False).
- •22. Read the text: The Internet and education
- •23. Answer these questions:
- •Careers, Jobs, Management.
- •2. What do you want from work? Make a list of five most important things.
- •3. What is understood by a traditional career in your culture?
- •4. Read the text. Translate the new words. Make a list of useful topical vocabulary:
- •6. Discuss the following:
- •7. What should you do to get ahead in your career? Take the following tips into account:
- •9. Give the English equivalents for the following. Make up your own sentences with the phrases:
- •12. Complete each sentence with the appropriate form of one of the word combinations:
Unit 1
Political systems are different all over the world. In the UK, when a political party wins a majority (= 51% or more) of seats (= official positions in parliament) in an election, they become the government of the country, their leader (= the head of the party / person in control) becomes Prime Minister and they are in power. The government must have policies (= programs of action) to run (= manage) the country. This means, for example, an economic policy (for the economy), and a foreign policy (for actions taken by the country in other parts of the world). There are different types of government:
Monarchy – a state ruled by a king or a queen. There are also countries that have a monarchy, but the monarch is not the ruler, e.g. The United Kingdom.
Republic – a state governed by representatives (men or women chosen by the people) and a president, e.g. USA or France. People who believe in this system are called republicans.
Democracy – a system of government in which leaders are chosen by the people, e.g. France or the UK. People who believe in this system are democrats.
Dictatorship – a system of government in which one person rules the country (= one person has total power). This person is called a dictator.
Political positions and political beliefs sometimes mean different things in different countries. In Britain we can talk about someone’s political position like this: left-wing / on the left (= socialist), middle of the road / in the centre (= liberal), right-wing / on the right (= conservative).
In a democracy, people vote for (= they choose in a formal way / elect) a political party that they want to form (= make) the government. They do this in an election, and in many countries elections take place / are held every four or five years.
1. Write a paragraph about the political system in your country. Make use of the following:
republic / independence / freedom / government / presidency / democracy / politician / chamber / cabinet / ministry / candidate / policy / referendum / majority / general election |
2. Read and translate the text: New Challenges Call for New Solutions
On January 1, 2010 Kazakhstan became the first post-Soviet, predominantly Muslim country to lead one of the most prestigious and largest security organizations in the world, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Such a decision was an objective recognition and appreciation of the success in social, economic and political development of the young state in the short period of its independence.
Our country, not one of the better fragments of the Soviet Union, has turned into an economically strong and democratically developed country, a reliable and respected partner of the international community. Moreover, Kazakhstan, due to the strategic vision and a balanced foreign policy of peace of its first President Nursultan Nazarbayev, has made a significant contribution to ensuring regional and global security. This policy is focused on the preservation of peace and harmony in a country with representatives of 130 ethnic groups and 46 religions and consistent integration efforts in Central Asia. The voluntary renunciation of the world’s fourth largest nuclear and missile arsenal, the closure of the largest nuclear test site in Semipalatinsk and the creation of a nuclear-weapons free zone in Central Asia are truly historic steps that have not only helped Kazakhstan avoid being stranded in the periphery of international affairs, but also demonstrate its leadership.
The entry in January 1992 into the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE), the principles and objectives of which coincided with our aspirations, was a natural and logical step for our young state. By joining the OSCE, Kazakhstan has assumed the respective obligations and responsibilities, signing all the fundamental documents of OSCE, first of all, the Helsinki Final Act of 1975 and the Paris Charter for a New Europe. Moreover, since the first days of our participation in the OSCE, Kazakhstan has actively advocated and continues to advocate the strengthening of comprehensive and indivisible security in the organization’s zone of responsibility. Our country believes there is a need to ensure genuine and lasting security in the region of a greater Central Asia, which is especially relevant against the backdrop of recent events in Kyrgyzstan and the continuing tension in Afghanistan.
It is known that the main aim of the OSCE is to prevent conflicts and consolidate peace through the identification and neutralization of the main causes of tension, promoting socio-economic progress, the development of democratic institutions and respect for human rights. It focuses on the development of the atmosphere of confidence in the interests of all as well as expanding and strengthening the consensus on the fundamental issues of development of the organization.
Give English equivalents for the following:
преимущественно мусульманская страна -
общественно-политическое развитие -
демократически развитое государство -
последовательные интеграционные усилия -
зона, свободная от ядерного оружия -
укрепление комплексной безопасности -
подлинная, долгосрочная безопасность -
продолжающаяся напряженность -
основополагающие документы -
выявление причин напряженности -
акцентировать внимание на развитии -
B. Reproduce sentences from the text with the following expressions:
высокая оценка успехов международное сотрудничество
обеспечение безопасности вносить весомый вклад
сохранить мир и согласие ядерный полигон
совпадать с устремлениями взять на себя обязательства
на фоне событий атмосфера доверия
C. Match equivalents from both columns:
ракетно-ядерный арсенал объективное признание предотвратить войну добровольный отказ содействовать прогрессу уважение прав человека взвешенная политика стратегическое видение |
objective recognition nuclear and missile arsenal respect for human rights to promote progress balanced policy voluntary renunciation to prevent war strategic vision |