- •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:
23. State whether the sentence is true or false:
1. People who are exiled are often imprisoned in the capital city of their country. 2. Being nominated is often the first step to getting elected. 3. People like being bullied. 4. The U.S. is always aligned with Russia. 5. People want to be enfranchised. 6. Prime-minister is a high-level position. 7. Ballots are used during election. 8. People overthrow governments that they like. 9. Treason is a serious crime. 10. Something that is irrevocable can be changed.
24. Answer each question using an active word:
1. Who hurts weaker people? 2. What are people who can vote? 3. What do people want to do to tyrants? 4. Who can be the head of a government of a country? 5. What may be the first step in getting elected? 6. What is something people believe in? 7. Who believes in something strongly and acts for it? 8. What are you in if you cannot live in your own country? 9. What may a government do to people it doesn’t like? 10. What might a person who hates his country commit?
25. Match a word from A with its synonym in B:
A |
B |
1. consequence 2. cut 3. incite 4. overthrow 5. prime minister 6. revoke 7. right 8. scheme 9. treason |
a) treachery b) premier c) sever d) outgrowth / ramification e) abet / foment / instigate f) prerogative g) intrigue / plot h) abrogate / annul / nullify i) subvert |
26. Answer the following questions:
1. Have you ever crusaded for anything? 2. Does your country have a Prime Minister? 3. Why can certain groups of people be persecuted? 4. What is the penalty for treason in your country? 5. Does the national court system in your country have jurisdiction over all crimes? 6. Which countries is your country aligned with? 7. What is the best way for a child to handle a bully? 8. Why were so many people exiled after the Revolution? 9. Under what circumstances will your driver’s license be revoked in your country?
27. Match a word with its definition:
sever |
ответвление, отросток, результат, следствие |
ramification |
подстрекать, стимулировать, поощрять |
abet |
разжигать, провоцировать, ставить примочки |
foment |
отделять, разъединять, отрезать, разрубить, перерезать |
28. Fill in the blanks with one of the given words or its derivative. Remember that there are some extra words.
align / ballot / bully / crusade / enfranchise / ideology / incite / exile / jurisdiction / nominate / overthrow / persecute / revoke / prime minister |
1. Many members of that minority group are leaving the country because they have been ___. 2. The government currently has a(n) ___ to convince the people to buy more domestically produced products. 3. Small countries often feel that they must___ themselves with one of the major powers.
4. The people will overthrow the king when they can no longer tolerate his ___. 5. The government’s ___ stops at the country’s borders; it has no control over the actions of its neighbours.
6. He has lived in ___ since his treason was discovered. 7. Her party has to ___ her before she can officially run for that position. 8. Strong countries are sometimes accused of ___ their smaller neighbours and forcing them to go along with their decisions. 9. Those two men have quite different political ___: one believes in capitalism while the other is a communist.