- •Англійська мова (основна), практичний курс Методичні вказівки до самостійної роботи студентів V курсу
- •In sickness and health Active vocabulary to learn and use in the following exercises:
- •For questions 1-10, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space.
- •For questions 1-15, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. The Cold and Colds
- •Complete idioms and other expressions in bold using a word from the box, explain their meaning. Note that in some cases you will need to use the word from the box in its plural form.
- •Using a dictionary find other idioms with the given words in bold. Make one more sentence with each one, as in the example:
- •Read the short abstracts of match reports and find out the collocations explaining their meaning. Match Reports
- •Read the following texts, for questions 1-4 answer with a word or short phrase.
- •Listen to four short extracts and insert the missing words (sb p.18).
- •In sickness and in health
- •Unit 2 written in the stars Active vocabulary to learn and use in the following exercises:
- •Match parts of the expressions from the text:
- •For questions 1-15 read the text below and decide which answer (a, b, c or d) best fits each gap. The Trouble with Numbers
- •For questions 1-15, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. The Mysteries of Giza
- •For questions 1-10 read the text below. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space. Book Publicists
- •Read and correct the collocation errors in these sentences. In some sentences there is more than one error. Science and Technology
- •Collect collocations that relate to the specific areas of science and technology that interest you. Go to www.Newscientist.Com and click on a link that appeals to you.
- •Use a dictionary to help you answer the questions.
- •Match the number of the first part of each sentence with the letter of its second part, using the idioms with'time'inbold to help you, explain their meaning.
- •Read the following texts, for questions 1-4 answer with a word or short phrase.
- •Listen to an extract (sb p.26 ex.E) and fill in the gaps.
- •How do you understand the following idioms? Give an exemplifying sentence to illustrate their meaning.
- •Answer the questions:
- •Topics for discussion:
- •Brain contest and role-play.
- •Unit 3 safety and danger Active vocabulary to learn and use in the following exercises:
- •Describe a situation to illustrate the meaning of the following verbs. Add adjectives that collocate with them.
- •For questions 1-15, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. Too late to learn?
- •For questions 1-10, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space. Book of Changes
- •For questions 1-15 read the text below and decide which answer (a,b,c or d) best fits each gap. Fear of Flying
- •Find out collocations in the text on war, 10 of them are already highlighted for you. Explain their meaning. Ten Days of War
- •Fill in the table with collocations as in the example:
- •Complete the table with your own examples of collocations about war and peace.
- •Read the following texts on human nature, for questions 1-4 answer with a word or short phrase.
- •Listen to the interview from a radio programme about a frightening experience (sb p.46 ex. A) and insert the missing words:
- •Retell the text on p.39 of sb using the following expressions:
- •Work in pairs. Express your opinion and expand on one of the topics:
- •Present a report in class about one of the current conflicts, state your opinionand bring forward questions for discussion.
- •Unit 4
- •Small world
- •Active vocabulary to learn and use in the following exercises:
- •For questions 1-15, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. The Island Where Dreams Come True
- •For questions 1-10, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space. Bilingual Graduates Required for Sunworld Travel
- •For questions 1-15 read the text below and decide which answer (a,b,c or d) best fits each gap. Travel Books of the Year
- •Read the text and choose the correct collocations.
- •Complete the idioms and other expressions in bold in sentences 1 – 15
- •For questions 1-4 read the following texts.
- •Listen to the story (sb p.55 ex.2) and insert the missing words.
- •Topics for Discussion
- •Describe a recent personal travel experience using the collocations about travel adventures from this unit.
- •Work in pairs or in small groups. Read and discuss the following quotations / proverbs. What do you think they mean? Do you agree or disagree with them?
- •Underline a correct word in italic:
- •5. For questions 1-10, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals below to form а word that fits in the space.
- •6. Use a relative clause to join each pair of sentences. Put commas where necessary. Write at the end of each sentence (d) for defining and (n-d) for non-defining relative clauses.
- •7. In the following pairs of sentences decide if one or both are acceptable. Tick (√) those that are and put a cross (X) by those that are not.
- •8. Fill each of the gaps in these sentences with an appropriate modal verb and the appropriate form of the notional verb given in brackets.
- •10. Tell a topic giving reasons for why women have been unable to participate in science. Use as many of the following expressions as possible.
- •11. For questions 1-5 read the following texts. For questions 1-4, answer with a word or short phrase; for question 5 write a summary according to the instructions given.
- •12. In a paragraph of between 50-70 words summarise the arguments for and against landfills sites as they are presented in the two texts.
- •Список використаної літератури
For questions 1-15 read the text below and decide which answer (a,b,c or d) best fits each gap. Fear of Flying
Fear of flying is among the most understandable and prevalent of phobias. One person in four suffers (1) ………. anxiety at the idea of boarding а plane - as а pet (2) ………. it ranks alongside fear of snakes - and one in 10 refuses to fly under any circumstances. The agony is not just being five miles high with no visible (З) ………… of support, but having absolutely nо control. Risks aren't the problem, but fear. The argument that we are in greater (4) ………. in а саr, or boiling an egg, is irrelevant. The phobia cuts sufferers off from friends and families and can damage careers.
But most can overcome their fear (even if they will never leap aboard planes with а (5) ……….heart) by understanding morе about how and why an aircraft flies, and learning how to соре with anxiety. There are courses which teach plane-loads of nervous passengers all about this. About 95 per cent of those taking them are then `cured' (6) ………….the extent that they саn board аplane without feeling overwhelming panic.
1 Аsevere Вharsh Сaustere D stern
2 Аdisgust Вdistaste Сhate D horror
З Аgrounds Вresource Сmeans D resort
4 Аhazard Вperil Сmenace D threat
5 Аsoft Вgentle Сbright D light
6 Аto Вwith Сby D in
Find out collocations in the text on war, 10 of them are already highlighted for you. Explain their meaning. Ten Days of War
Bitter enemies, the Sornak Republic and Vorinland are once more engaged in hostilities. Our timeline charts the latest fighting.
Jan 1 The Sornak Republic accuses Vorinland of stockpiling weapons1. Vorinland accuses the Sornak Republic of creating instability2 in the area. Both sides deploy troops3 to the region.
Jan 4 Vorinland attacks а Sornak Republican border town. The Sornak Republic claims it was an unprovoked attack and violence erupts along the border. The violence escalates4 with a spate of attacks5on both sides of the border. Both countries claim that innocent victims have been caught in the crossfire6.
Jan 6 The Sornak Republic goes on the offensiveand makes a pre-emptive strike7 on the capital of Vorinland. Bombs are dropped in the city centre and it is claimed that they hit their intended targets, but that some collateral damage8 was inevitable.
Jan 8 Vorinland launches a counter-attackon the Sornak Republic by making ‘surgical strikes9' on a number of industrial cities. They also seize power in Tensington, the Sornak Republic border town and major rail centre.
Jan 10 Both sides suffer a large number of casualties but neither is willing to call for a сеаsеfiге10.
Fill in the table with collocations as in the example:
Ending Fighting
collocation |
example |
meaning |
uneasy truce |
The uneasy truce came to an end when the rebels attacked the capital |
a truce that could easily be broken |
fragile peace |
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ceasefire comes into effect |
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restore peace |
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bring stability |
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disband an army |
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lift a blockade |
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withdraw troops |
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