- •Передмова
- •Unit I ukraine, our home
- •How much do you know?
- •Ukraine
- •The national emblems of Ukraine The national emblems include the coat of arms, the flag, and the seal.
- •The ukrainian language
- •The system of schooling
- •It is never too late to learn.
- •Comprehension
- •Decide whether these statements are true (t) or false (f)
- •Unit II ukrainian way of life
- •How much do you know?
- •Traditional food
- •Sport life
- •Welcome to ukraine!
- •Ecology
- •Comprehension
- •Do you know that …
- •Unit III
- •What image of Britain do you have?
- •Great britain
- •Home, sweet home
- •British food
- •Comprehension
- •Decide whether these statements are true (t) or false (f)
- •Discussion points
- •Unit IV british world
- •Sports and games
- •E ducation What are the colleges and institutes of higher education?
- •Holidays in great britain
- •References
- •Comprehension
- •Discussion points
- •How much do you know?
- •The united states of america
- •Washington, d.C.
- •The transatlantic connection
- •Education in the usa
- •Universities and colleges
- •Comprehension
- •Discussion points
- •I. The names of some states have been scrambled up. Find the names of the states, and then write a sentence about an important industry or product of that state.
- •I9% Hispanic (also I. Look at the chart and complete the sentences.
- •III. Choose the right variant to complete the following sentences.
- •IV. Match the words in the column a with their equivalents given in the
- •2) Look at the list of values. Try to guess which value is linked to each saying.
- •The lifestyle of americans
- •Sweet home
- •Eating american style As American as apple pie
- •What’s for breakfast?
- •Fast food
- •Sports crazy
- •Time out
- •Going on vacation
- •Public holidays
- •Comprehension
- •Test yourself at home
- •I. Choose the right variant to fill the gaps in these sentences.
- •Which is better for you?
- •I II. 1) You need equipment to play most sports. Look at the list of sports and decide what equipment is needed for each sport.
- •2) There's something else that you need to play all of these sports. What is it?
- •3) What kind of sports do you play? What special equipment do you need? television in modern life
- •IV. What type of tv program are you probably watching if you see the following? Match the description on the left with the programs on the right.
- •On vacation
- •National public holidays
- •Literature
Comprehension
Answer the questions:
1.What does “traditional American home” mean?
2.Why do not older people often not live with their grown up children?
3.Why do some people never own a house or an apartment?
4.What are the only true American foods?
5.Why is fast food very popular in the USA?
6.What are the most popular sports in the USA?
7. Why do some cities compete to attract a major professional team?
8. Where do Americans go on vacation?
9. What public holidays do you know?
10. What does the Fourth of July celebrate?
11. When will you see many jack-o-lanterns?
12. What was the reason for the first Thanksgiving?
Quiz.
1. How is an apartment without an elevator called?
2. This type of home is becoming more popular, because it easy to take care of. What is it?
3. Cannelloni is pasta stuffed with meat or other filling and baked in a sauce. Which country do you think it comes from?
4. What is the big prize in professional football?
5. What kinds of sport are American in origin?
6. Who was Columbus? What do you think Columbus Day celebrates?
7. What day of the week is Thanksgiving celebrated on? How is this different from many other public holidays?
Decide whether these statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F)
1. Most Americans prefer to live in apartments.
2. Old people usually live with their children and grandchildren.
3. Many American families move every few years.
4. Apple pie is typically American dish.
5. Americans prefer fast food because they are very busy.
6. In most of American colleges sports activities are not very important.
7. The most popular sport is golf.
8. Famous players are paid by sportswear and equipment companies to advertise their products.
9. Americans like watching TV.
10. Americans prefer to go on vacation outside the country.
11. Public holidays usually fall on Sunday.
Discussion points.
1. Make up an ad for your ideal apartment. What special features would you include?
2. Which is the most important meal of the day for you? Explain at what time you eat it and why?
3. Do you have a favorite meal that is typical of your country or area? Write a recipe for that meal. List the ingredients needed and the instructions for preparation.
4. Most people understand the importance of sports in people’s life but not all people go in for sports. Can you explain why?
5. Some people say, that because sportsmen earn so much and because children admire them, sportsmen should be good role models – that is, set a good example by their behavior. Do you think sportsmen have this obligation?
6. A few years ago going to the cinema was more popular than it is now. Can you explain why many people prefer to watch films on TV?
7. Which of the following vacations would you prefer to take?
a seaside vacation
a camping and hiking vacation
a skiing vacation
Explain the reason for your choice.
8. Which of holidays would you like to share with an American family? Explain your answer.