- •General english for university students
- •Предисловие
- •Unit 1. Breaking the ice
- •1. Read the following words of wisdom. What do they mean?
- •A Short Course in Human Relations
- •Vocabulary
- •2. Say how the prefixes dis-, un-, in-, im- change the meaning of the words (a–h).
- •If you want to learn the highest truths,
- •3. Translate the derivatives; say to what part of speech they belong.
- •4. Match the parts of speech (a–d) with the lists of typical suffixes (1–4).
- •5. Choose the corresponding English word.
- •6. Match the words of similar meaning.
- •7. Match the words to their opposites.
- •8. Express the following in one word.
- •9. Read and translate the sentences.
- •10. Fill in the correct word from the list below. Some words may be used more than once.
- •11. Complete the sentences with the prepositions in the box.
- •12. Match the sentence beginnings (a-h) with their endings (1-8).
- •17. Complete the sentences with possessive adjectives.
- •18. Complete the sentences with object pronouns.
- •28. Find the word that doesn’t belong to each list. Give the Present Tense form of the verbs.
- •29. Put these words into three groups according to the pronunciation of the -ed endings.
- •30. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form of the Past Simple.
- •31. Complete the sentences using the words in the list. Use the Simple Present or the Simple Past.
- •32. Make the following sentences negative.
- •33. Complete the sentences. Put the verb into the correct form, positive or negative.
- •34. Rewrite each sentence as positive, negative or a general question, according to the instructions.
- •35. Ask questions about the information in italics.
- •36. Ask subject or object questions. Give short answers to subject questions.
- •37. Complete the sentences. Use is, are, was, were, do, does, did.
- •38. Complete the following tag questions.
- •39. Work with a partner. Complete the tag questions; act out the following dialogue.
- •40. Work with your partner. Imagine you are going to get a new job and you are being interviewed by a hiring manager (hm). Complete the conversation.
- •41. Complete the sentences. Use in, with, at, about, on.
- •42. Write questions that match the answers.
- •43. Write the words in order to complete the questions. Then answer the questions.
- •44. Read the text and do the tasks below.
- •45. Are the following sentences true or false? If false, say why.
- •46. Here are the answers to some questions about the text. Ask the questions.
- •47. Put the verbs in brackets into the Future Simple Tense. Use contraction (’ll) where possible.
- •48. Write negative sentences with the verb in the correct form.
- •49. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb given in the box.
- •54. Read through the following paragraph and practise introducing yourself to a roomful of people.
- •55. Make notes about yourself under the headings, then talk about yourself.
- •56. Work in pairs following the instruction:
- •57. Read and learn how “social language rules” work in English. Then do the task that follows.
- •Politeness Conventions
- •How to Be a Good Listener?
- •58. Answer the following questions.
- •59. Express the following in one word.
- •60. Find a synonym in the box for each underlined word or phrase.
- •61. Choose a word from the box to complete each sentence. Some words may be used more than once.
- •62. Read and learn how different nations behave in the same situations. Think about whether this is different in your culture. Saying it without words
- •63. Read the text again, then ask and answer questions based on it.
- •64. In groups collect information about cultural differences in verbal and nonverbal communication. Use the Internet or other sources. Prepare a quiz for your groupmates.
- •65. Work in pairs or small groups. Discuss the questions.
- •Unit 2. Daily life
- •By doing nothing we learn to do ill.
- •1. Remember some words of wisdom.
- •2. Read the text and answer the questions below.
- •Vocabulary
- •3. Translate the derivatives; say to what part of speech they belong.
- •4. Choose the corresponding English word.
- •5. Complete the sentences below using the correct adjective.
- •6. Match the words of similar meaning.
- •7. Match the words to their opposites.
- •8. Read and translate the sentences.
- •9. Fill in the correct word from the list below. Some words may be used more than once.
- •10. Match the sentence beginnings (a-g) with their endings (1-7).
- •Time Expressions
- •Telling the time
- •11. Match the time.
- •12. What is the difference between 8 a.M. And 8 p.M.? Look at the chart and check your answer.
- •13. Match the times that are the same.
- •14. Practise saying these important dates in the Russian calendar.
- •15. Put in the correct preposition at / on / in or —.
- •17. Work with your partner. Take it in turns to ask and answer the questions.
- •18. Rewrite each sentence with the adverb of frequency (in brackets) in its correct position.
- •19. Work with a partner. Use the adverbs of frequency to talk about your daily routine.
- •20. Complete the text with the correct form of the word in brackets.
- •21. Match the two halves of English sayings. Are they similar to any in your own language? How many Russian sayings about time can you think of?
- •22. What sort of people tend to be unpunctual? Read the following text and check your ideas.
- •It is Never Too Late to Be Punctual
- •23. Answer the following questions.
- •24. Read the text and do the task below. Use your dictionary to help. Paul brown's daily routine
- •25. Are the following statements true or false? If false, say why.
- •26. Read the text again, then ask and answer questions based on it.
- •27. Complete the sentences. Use the verbs in brackets in the Present Continuous.
- •28. Complete the sentences with the negative form of the verbs in brackets.
- •29. Ask general questions and match them with the answers.
- •35. Choose the correct present form.
- •36. Complete the sentences with the correct present form of the verbs in brackets to express a permanent or a temporary action.
- •37. Complete the sentences putting the verbs in brackets in the Present Continuous or the Present Simple.
- •38. Put the verbs in brackets in the Present Continuous or the Present Simple tense to express a future action.
- •39. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct present form.
- •41. Read the text and answer the questions below. Procrastination – a difficult word that makes life difficult
- •42. Express the following in one word.
- •43. Fill in the correct word from the list below.
- •44. Work with a partner. What advice would you give somebody who wants to fight a habit of putting off difficult tasks? Give advice using should or shouldn’t.
- •45. Render the text in Russian.
- •46. What’s a typical day for you? Look at the activities below and fill in the time you spend on each activity.
- •47. Work in pairs or small groups. Discuss the questions about your daily routine.
- •48. Read through these two morning routines. Underline the correct alternatives. Which person is most like you?
- •55. Explain the meaning of the following words and collocations.
- •56. Express the following in one word.
- •57. Fill in the correct word from the list below. Some words may be used more than once.
- •58. Take roles and act out the following dialogues. The first one is between Mrs Smith and her younger son John. The second is between Mrs Smith and a shop assistant.
- •59. Now it’s your turn. Create your own dialogue between a customer and a shop assistant and act it out.
- •6 0. A) Cover the audioscript. Listen to a dialogue between two women and answer the question:
- •62. Express your agreement or disagreement with the following quotes.
- •63. Discuss the following in small groups.
- •Unit 3. Lifestyle: Leisure for pleasure
- •5. Read the following paragraph and answer the questions below.
- •6. Express your agreement or disagreement with the following quotes.
- •7. Read and choose the correct alternatives in the sentences below.
- •8. Add the adjectives in task 6 to the table below. Use them in the sentences of your own.
- •9. Work with a partner. Choose the correct form.
- •10. Match a question in column a with an answer in column b.
- •11. Match a line in a with a line in b.
- •12. Use the words in the list below to express your preferences.
- •13. Give reasons why you enjoy doing something.
- •Vocabulary
- •14. Translate the derivatives; say to what part of speech they belong.
- •15. Choose the corresponding English word.
- •16. Match the parts of speech (a–d) with the lists of typical suffixes (1–4).
- •17. Match the words/phrases of similar meaning.
- •18. Match the words to their opposites.
- •19. Express the following in one word.
- •20. Find the odd word out.
- •21. Translate the sentences paying attention to the words in bold.
- •22. Read and translate the sentences.
- •23. Fill in the correct word from the list below. Some words may be used more than once.
- •24. Complete the sentences with the prepositions in the box.
- •25. Match the sentence beginnings (a-g) with their endings (1-7).
- •26. Complete the paragraph with the prepositions from the box.
- •27. Work with a partner. Discuss the following question:
- •Fill Your Free Time with fulfilling activities
- •28. Answer the following questions about the text.
- •29. Read the article in more detail. Answer the questions below.
- •30. Complete the paragraph using the words from the box.
- •31. Read the article and do the task after it. How to Start the Active Leisure Habit
- •32. Comment on the following quotations about leisure.
- •34. Complete the following table.
- •35. Tell your partner about a hobby or something you like to do every day.
- •36. Read the article and find places (1–6) where the following sentences (a–f) should go.
- •37. Read the article and the sentences (a–f) again and underline any useful expressions for giving advice.
- •38. Give advice on how to get started with a new hobby.
- •39. Complete the sentences. Use the verbs in brackets in the Future Continuous.
- •40. Complete the sentences with the negative form of the verbs in brackets.
- •41. Ask questions about the information in italics.
- •42. What will / won’t be happening at this time tomorrow? Write true sentences, positive or negative.
- •43. Complete the sentences. Use the verbs in brackets in the Past Continuous.
- •44. Put the verbs in the Past Continuous Tense in the negative form.
- •45. Make these sentences into general questions. Give short answers.
- •46. Ask questions about the information in italics.
- •47. Put the words in the correct order to make questions in the Past Continuous.
- •48. Complete each sentence with when and while.
- •49. Identify the tenses, then match them to the correct description.
- •50. Complete the sentences with the Past Continuous or the Past Simple.
- •51. What time is it now? Complete the sentences to say what you were doing at these times in the past?
- •52. Underline the correct alternative.
- •53. Read the story. The verbs (1-12) are all in the past continuous. Change them to the past simple if necessary.
- •54. Listen to Jake’s anecdote. Then put the headings below in the correct order to show the five stages of the story.
- •55. Listen again and answer the questions below.
- •He who has hope has everything.
- •1. Work in pairs or small groups. Discuss the following questions.
- •7 Ways to grow old and to stay young
- •4. Read the article and do the tasks after it. A guide to living a healthy lifestyle
- •5. Answer the following questions.
- •6 . Read the article and find answers to these questions.
- •Healthy eating
- •8. Work with your partner. Discuss healthy weight problems.
- •9. An English proverb says: “Don’t dig your grave with your own knife and fork.” What does this mean? Do you agree?
- •10. Complete the text with the phrases in the box.
- •11. A) Decide if the following statements about chocolate are true or false.
- •12. You are going to conduct your own “fast Food Survey” in the classroom.
- •13. Internet info: Search the Internet and find more information about fast food. Talk about what you discover with your partner(s) in the next lesson.
- •14. Work with a partner. Discuss the following questions.
- •15. Read the text and find the places (1–4) where these headings (a–d) should go.
- •Stress – what you need to know about it?
- •16. Read the text below and answer the questions.
- •Vocabulary
- •17. Translate the derivatives; say to what part of speech they belong.
- •18. Choose the corresponding English word.
- •19. Read and translate the sentences.
- •20. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the words in brackets. A lifestyle “to die for”?
- •21. Express the following in one word.
- •22. Match the words of similar meaning.
- •23. Match the words to their opposites.
- •24. Match the words to make phrases. Use them in the sentences of your own.
- •25. Fill in the correct word from the list below. Some words may be used more than once.
- •26. Match the sentence beginnings (1-8) with their endings (a-h).
- •27. Work with a partner. List the sports in the box in different groups according to the criteria a–f. A sport might belong to more than one group.
- •Verbs play, go and do
- •28. Complete these collocations lists with either do, go or play.
- •29. Answer the following questions.
- •30. Work with your partner. Tell each other about the following.
- •31. Read these comments and underline the benefits of exercise. Use words from the list and prepare your own short talk on the benefits of exercise. You can include your own ideas.
- •32. Complete the sentences with the comparative or superlative form of the adjectives in brackets.
- •33. Put the adjectives in brackets into the comparative or superlative form. Insert than and the where necessary.
- •34. Rewrite the sentences beginning with the words given.
- •35. Write as many comparative and superlative statements about sports and games as you can.
- •36. Here are the Past Participles of some verbs. Write the infinitive.
- •37. Complete the sentences putting the verbs in brackets in the Present Perfect Tense.
- •38. Match the sentence beginnings (a-h) with their endings (1-8).
- •39. Make the following positive sentences negative.
- •40. Write the words in order to make sentences.
- •41. Use the words in brackets to answer the questions.
- •42. Use prompts to write questions.
- •43. Complete the sentences putting the verbs in brackets in the Present Perfect or the Past Simple.
- •44. Complete the sentences putting the verbs in brackets in the Present Perfect Continuous.
- •50. Take roles and act out the following dialogue.
- •51. Think it over and answer the questions.
- •52. Discuss what one should or shouldn’t do if he wants to keep healthy and fit. The following are some key words and expressions used in asking for and giving opinions.
- •Some expressions to be used while making a presentation
- •Unit 5. Family life
- •1. Answer the following questions.
- •2. Scan the passage to answer the questions:
- •Belonging to a family
- •3. Sentences a–f are missing from the article. Put them in an appropriate place.
- •The family in Britain
- •4. Answer the following questions.
- •Vocabulary
- •5. Translate the derivatives; say to what part of speech they belong.
- •6. Choose the corresponding English word.
- •7. Match the definitions with the words in the box.
- •8. Translate the sentences paying attention to the words in bold.
- •9. Match the words of similar meaning.
- •10. Match the words to their opposites.
- •11. Match the words to make phrases. Use them in the sentences of your own.
- •12. Read and translate the sentences.
- •13. Fill in the correct word from the list below. Some words may be used more than once.
- •14. Complete the sentences with the prepositions in the box.
- •15. Match a line in a with a line in b.
- •16. In pairs, discuss the following questions.
- •17. Which of these sentences are true about the American family? Decide in pairs or small groups. Read and check.
- •The american family
- •18. Match the definitions with the words in the box.
- •19. Match the words to make phrases. Use them in the sentences of your own.
- •20. Study the following and do the tasks that follow. Your family tree
- •2 1. Express the following in one word.
- •22. Complete the sentences with an appropriate family word.
- •23. Which sentence is logically (or legally) impossible?
- •24. Read the text and do the task after it. The Simons
- •25. Are the following statements true or false? If false, say why.
- •26. Put the words from the list under the following headings: a) positive; b) neutral;
- •If you were asked to list three adjectives that describe your personality, what would they be?
- •2 7. Give personal information.
- •28. Tell your classmates about the people in your family. Describe their personality and appearance. (If you have a family photograph, you may wish to show it to them.)
- •29. Work in pairs. Ask your partner questions about his / her appearance and personality.
- •30. Read and translate the dialogues. Then do the task after it.
- •34. Your relatives are preparing to leave for the country for summer. Ask them about their arrangements.
- •35. Write about your friend’s plans for the coming summer vacation.
- •36. Write questions with going to.
- •37. You have to say what you think is going to happen in these situations.
- •38. Decide what to do or not to do in the following situations.
- •39. Agree and promise to do things.
- •40. Put each verb in brackets into the most appropriate future time form.
- •41. Read the following conversations and choose the most appropriate future forms.
- •42. Read the text and get ready to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being an only child. Write out the words and word combinations that will help you speak on the problem. Only children
- •43. Work in pairs or small groups. Discuss the questions.
- •44. Comment on the following:
- •45. In pairs, discuss the following questions.
- •46. Read the stories and answer the questions below. Jenny's Parents – a Traditional Marriage
- •Karen and Rod’s Common-Law Marriage
- •47. Translate the sentences paying attention to the phrases in bold.
- •48. Work in pairs or small groups. Discuss the following questions. Remember to use a variety of phrases to express your opinion.
- •49. Give a talk on family and family values. Remember to discuss:
- •References
- •Contents
55. Explain the meaning of the following words and collocations.
do the shopping |
go to shops in order to buy the things that you need regularly such as food |
go shopping |
go to shops to look at and buy things, often for enjoyment |
shop around |
go to several different shops comparing goods and their prices before deciding which ones to buy |
get |
get something by buying it, especially ordinary things such as food, clothes, or things for your house |
shopping centre; mall |
a specially-built large covered area where there are a lot of shops |
department store |
a large shop which is divided into several parts, each of which sells one type of thing, for example men’s clothes, children’s toys, or kitchen equipment |
supermarket; grocery store |
a large shop that sells food and other things that people regularly need |
goods |
movable articles (e.g. clothes, food, etc.) which can be bought or sold |
customer |
someone who buys goods or services |
purchase |
1) buying; 2) an act of buying; 3) an article that has just been bought |
bargain |
something bought or offered cheaply |
refund |
repayment |
56. Express the following in one word.
stall, shop / store, chemist’s / drugstore, market, kiosk, greengrocer’s, baker’s, butcher’s |
a building where goods are sold to the public
a place outside where you can go to buy things
a table, especially outdoors, where goods are sold
a small hut on a street that sells things such as newspapers, cigarettes, and drinks
a shop selling vegetables and fruit
a shop where medical goods are sold
a shop where meat is sold
a shop where bread is sold
57. Fill in the correct word from the list below. Some words may be used more than once.
stall, buying, shopping, goods, shopping mall, shelves, markets |
Renaissance Centre is a huge steel and glass ... in downtown Detroit.
This shop sells a variety of ... .
On Saturdays we usually do the ... and clean the car.
I really like that tie – I was thinking of ... it for my husband for his birthday.
The ... tend to be cheaper, especially for fruit and vegetables.
Janet has a fruit and veg ... on the market.
There’s an ever greater variety of goods to be found on supermarket ... .
I’m just going ... . Do you want anything?
I did all my ... yesterday.
You’ve been ... a lot of clothes recently. Have you decided to change your image?
58. Take roles and act out the following dialogues. The first one is between Mrs Smith and her younger son John. The second is between Mrs Smith and a shop assistant.
A. It’s Saturday morning and Mrs Smith is going shopping.
Mrs S: |
John, I’m going to the shops. Is there anything you want? |
John: |
Yes, please! Can you pick up my magazine from the newsagent’s? |
Mrs S: |
Of course. Do you want to come with me? |
John: |
No way, I’m going round to Mike’s house, sorry. |
Mrs S: |
No problem. I’ll be about an hour, be home by 5 o’clock at the latest. |
John: |
O.K. I’ll see you later. |
A bit later...... |
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Mrs S: |
John, are you home? |
John: |
Yes, mum, I’m upstairs. |
Mrs S: |
Come down here, I bought you a new Nike T-shirt, I want you to try it on. |
John: |
Nike? Great I’m coming! |
A few minutes later..... |
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Mrs S: |
Well, does it fit? |
John: |
I think it’s a bit too small. |
Mrs S: |
Let’s have a look. Hmmm, I think you’ve grown again! |
John: |
I can’t wear it though. |
Mrs S: |
Do you like it? |
John: |
Yeah, it’s a nice colour. |
Mrs S: |
I’ll take it back to the supermarket and see if I can change it. |
B. Mrs Smith had bought a nice new T-shirt for John, but when he tried it on it didn’t fit. It’s Saturday evening and Mrs Smith has to return the T-shirt.
Mrs S: |
Excuse me, can you help me? |
Shop assistant: |
Yes, of course, what can I do for you? |
Mrs S: |
I bought this T-shirt for my son this afternoon, but it doesn’t fit him, it’s too small. |
Shop assistant: |
Do you want to change it or get a refund? |
Mrs S: |
I’d like to change it for a larger size. Do you have these in large? |
Shop assistant: |
I’ll just check. Let’s see, yes, we have large or extra large, which would you prefer? |
Mrs S: |
I think large will be fine, it’s for my son. |
Shop assistant: |
That’s fine, if it doesn’t fit just bring it back again. If you take it to the customer service desk, they’ll sort it all out for you. |
Mrs. S: |
Thank you. Just as a matter of interest, do you give refunds? |
Shop assistant: |
Yes, of course. You can bring any clothing items back up to three weeks after purchase, but you must keep the receipt. |
Mrs S: |
I see, thanks again. |
Shop assistant: |
You’re welcome. |
Useful Shopping Phrases
Finding a Shop |
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Questions |
Answers/Comments |
Can you recommend a good clothes shop? Is there a supermarket in the area? Where’s the nearest shopping centre? Where can I get... |
The best toy shop is in the shopping centre. There’s a really good bookshop just around the corner. The nearest one is a few miles away. You can buy that here in the hotel. |
Opening Hours |
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What time do you open, please? What time do you close, please? What are your opening hours? Are you open all day? Are you open on Sundays? |
We’re open from 9am till 6pm, Monday to Friday. We’re closed at lunchtime, between 12 and 2pm. We’re open from 9am till 6pm, Monday to Friday. |
Shopping for Clothes |
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Questions |
Answers/Comments |
Could you help me, please? Could you tell me where the ... department is? Excuse me, I’m looking for a ... Is there somewhere I can try this on, please? Does it suit me? Do you have this in a (larger / smaller size) (different colour), please? Do you have a refund policy? |
The ladies / gents changing rooms are over there. It’s too long / short. It’s too tight / loose. You can bring it back and exchange it or get a refund within 2 weeks if you keep the receipt.
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Asking about prices |
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Questions |
Answers/Comments |
How much is this, please? How much are these? Is this in the sale? |
It’s only 99 dollars. It’s in the sale. There’s 25% off. Those are 75 dollars each, with the reduction. |
Paying |
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Questions |
Answers/Comments |
Do you take credit cards? Do you give credit? |
We take all the major credit cards. We only accept cheques with a cheque card. |
Do you have a loyalty card? Does it have a warranty? Can I pay by cheque? Do you offer a cash discount? |
We are offering 6 months free credit with no deposit. Sorry, no. Yes, certainly. |