- •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. Travel Books of the Year
The best travel books of this year (1) ………… into three main categories; purely informational, narrative, and what, for (2) ………. of а better term, I'll call 'anecdotal'. Between these broad categories, however, the boundaries are blurred. One problem with putting travel writers into genres is that they are (3) ……….to be pigeon-holed. Many of them see their role as а mixture of the documentary and the creative. Some (4) ………. to be more like novelists, employing some of the elements of fiction writing. Others regard themselves as sociologists, exploring the customs and mores of other societies. At the end of the day, what (5)………… is how readable or useful the book is, and in many cases, how well it is presented. However, it is quite clear that travel and books were (6) ………… for each other.
1 Аland Вline Сsort D fall
2 Аwant Вabsence Сshortage D need
3 Аwary Вloath Сcautious D resistant
4 Аallege Вhold Сclaim D contend
5 Аcounts Вreckons Сbears D signifies
6 Аgiven Вcut Сlent D made
Read the text and choose the correct collocations.
I have always had itchy (1) hands / feet / fingers and last summer I had the amazing opportunity to travel to the - for me at least- (2) unexplored / unplanned / unprepared territory of the Gobi Desert. My budget wouldn't (3) spread / stretch / afford totravelling on a normal flight but I couldn't find a (4) low-cost / low-key / low-cut airline to fly me there. In the end, I got a (5) stand-up / stand-off / standby ticketand it was not too expensive. Once there I joined a group and we made a journey on horseback into the desert.You wouldn't believe the sheer (6) very / mere / epic grandeurof the region. If you keep your eyes (7) peeled / scaled / washed you can see all sorts of amazing plants and creatures. We were lucky with the weather. We were told that the previous group had had to (8) meet / face / address severe weather (9) circumstances / coincidences / conditions.Our main problem was that one day we got (10) hopelessly / fearlessly / carelessly lost and they had to end out a search (11) group / party / set to find us. We felt so stupid. Anyway, the Gobi Desert may not be everyone's choice of holiday destination but I can assure you that it (12) does / gets / has a very special charm of its own.
Complete the idioms and other expressions in bold in sentences 1 – 15
with one word. The meaning ofeach idiom / expression is explained in italics at the end of each sentence.
1. If you tell her the truth, you run the _____ of making her angry. (to do something that may have a badresult)
2. I've been working hard all day, and I'm beginning to run out of _____. (to become too tired to finishsomething)
3. Derek's had several run-_____ with the management recently. (arguments)
4. I should call a doctor. Jamie's running a very high _____. (to be very hot because you are ill)
5. I must hurry. I'm running a bit _____ this morning. (doing things or arriving in places later than planned)
6. I think that you're being too ambitious. You shouldn't try to run before you can _____. (to try toachieve something very difficult immediately, without first doing more basic things)
7. Outside teaching hours the classrooms are shut and locked, but students have _____ run of the library, the computer room, the restaurant and the gardens. (to be allowed to go anywhere in a placeand do what you want)
8. Would you mind running your _____ over this report? (to look at or read something very quickly)
9. If you asked Susan for date, she would probably run a _____. (an informal expression which means thatsomeone would try to avoid a situation because he / she is frightened or embarrassed)
10. I wish you would stop trying to run my _____! (to keep telling someone what they should do in a way that is annoying)
11. Things are becoming difficult at work. Perhaps I should _____ and run. (to get out of a situation whenit becomes too difficult or unpleasant)
12. I've been running the company for forty years and I've had a good run for my _____, but now it'stime to retire. (to have a long period of time when you are successful or happy)
13. I've been feeling a bit run-_____ recently. (so tired that you do not feel well)
14. Sampera was confident at the beginning of the game, but Waterman has won all the sets and is running _____ around him. (to do something much better than someone else)
15. They aren't very good parents. They let their children run _____ all the time. (to behave in anuncontrolled way)
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