- •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 think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. The Cold and Colds
The common cold is the world's most common illness, which is probably why there are more myths about it than any of the other plagues that flesh is heir to. The most common fallacy (1)…off... all is that colds are caused by cold. They are not. You may certainly feel (2) …not… comfortable if you go out in winter with wet hair, but you won't be any (3) …less.. susceptible to rhinoviruses, which are the true cause of colds. (4) …But. ,you will catch a cold more easily by (5) …get……. in close proximity to others infected(6) …by… the virus. The reason why we (7) ...tend... to catch more colds in winter is because we (8) …turn... up the heating and close the windows. The resulting poor ventilation and higher relative humidity can (9) …lead… to easier transmission of the cold virus. The Inuit of the Arcticregions, however, (10) …proove….. living in inhospitable conditions, rarely catchcolds. In fact, you are more likely to suffer (11) ..from.. hypothermia(12) …than…. you are over-exposed to cold temperatures.
Numerous scientific studies have found no correlation (13) …with… lowerbody temperatures and susceptibility to colds. Conversely, studies seem to(14) …agree.. that psychological stress, allergic disorders, poor diet and aweaker immune system can (15) ..make… a person susceptible to 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.
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1. I can't quite remember the name of the restaurant we went to last night, but it's on the tip of my _tongue____.
2. You've won the lottery? I don't believe you! You're pulling my _leg____.
3. Dave works really hard, but he's still a bit wet behind the __ears___.
4. I'm sorry, but your explanation went right over my _head____.
5. I've always wanted to live in Australia. I'd give my right __arm___ to go out there right now.
6. We caught the train by the skin of our __teeth___.
7. Have I done something to upset Noel? I just said hello to him and he gave me the cold _shoulder____.
8. You really put your __nose___ in it when you asked Hilary how her husband was: he left her for another woman last week.
9. I can't stand Erica. She gets right up my _foot____.
10. Mr Jennings thinks he's a popular teacher, but the children are always making fun of him behind his __back___.
11. I can't go out with you tonight. I'm up to my __neck___ in work.
12. I thought Heidi would be really angry with me for going out with her boyfriend, but to my surprise she didn't turn a __hair___.
13. Your secret is safe with me. My __lips___ are sealed.
14. I would love to help you, but my __hands___ are tied.
15. When John stood up and started singing in the restaurant, it made my __toes___ curl.
16. Could you keep an __eye__ on the children while I go to the shops?
17. Richard and Mark were at each other's _throats___ all through the meeting.
18. Amy has a _ headheart ___ of gold.
19. Good luck in the exam. I'll be keeping my __fingers___ crossed for you.
20. When he slipped on the banana skin, none of us could keep a straight _face___.