- •1. Introduction
- •1. Введение
- •2. Основная часть
- •3. Заключение
- •Good luck with your exams!
- •2. Pressing problems of the modern world
- •Smoking
- •Stray animals
- •Euthanasia
- •Capital punishment
- •Vocabulary Exercises
- •3. Youth problems
- •Family or independent life
- •Suiside
- •Generation gap
- •Juvenile delinquency
- •Vocabulary Exercises
- •Give the synonyms to the following words and phrases:
- •Answer the following questions:
- •4. Travelling
- •Travelling abroad
- •Travelling by air
- •Package holidays
- •Travelling by sea
- •Vocabulary Exercises
- •2. Give English equivalents for the following phrases:
- •5. The internet
- •The impact of the Internet
- •Parental control
- •Online dating
- •Vocabulary Exercises
- •1. Translate into English:
- •2. Give English equivalents for the following phrases:
- •6. Education
- •Sample Essays
- •Distant education
- •English vs, other languages
- •Studying abroad
- •Private schools vs. Public schools
- •Vocabulary Exercises
- •2. Paraphrase the following phrases:
- •7. Sport
- •Physical exercises
- •Physical Education
- •Extreme sports
- •Vocabulary Exercises
- •2. Find the English equivalents for the following phrases:
- •Drug addiction
- •Fast food
- •Anorexia
- •Alternative medicine
- •Vocabulary Exercises
- •1. Translate into English:
- •2. Paraphrase the following word-combinations:
- •9. Leisure activities
- •Spare time
- •Cinema-going
- •Abridged vs. Unabridged versions
- •Eating out vs. Staying in
- •Vocabulary Exercises
- •10. Friendship
- •True friendship
- •Broken friendship
- •Friendship between men and women
- •Vocabulary Exercises
- •1. Translate into English:
- •Family life vs. Career
- •Well-paid job vs. True Calling
- •Vocabulary Exercises
- •1. Translate into English:
- •2. Give English equivalents for the following phrases:
- •12. Appendix
Vocabulary Exercises
1. Translate into English:
Люди должны беречь дружбу, как зеницу ока.
Если вы хотите сохранить дружбу, никогда не предавайте и не оставляйте своего друга в беде.
Некоторые люди не верят в дружбу между мужчиной и женщиной, полагая, что один из партнеров испытывает нежные чувства по отношению к другому.
Тот, кто предал вас один раз, предаст и в следующий раз. Дружба не терпит предательства.
В моменты уныния настоящий друг всегда протянет вам руку помощи и постарается поднять настроение. Ведь друг познается в беде.
Настоящий друг — это тот, кто приходит к вам на помощь даже тогда, когда от вас отвернулся весь мир.
Разбитую дружбу можно склеить, но она никогда не будет прочной.
Дружба между мужчиной и женщиной, как правило, очень крепкая, поскольку не предполагает соперничества.
Настоящий друг — это не тот, кто будет с гобой в радости, а тот, кто разделит с тобой все удары судьбы и никогда не предаст.
Можно простить предавшего тебя друга, но невозможно довериться ему снова.
Разбитую дружбу не склеить.
Основа дружбы состоит в полном доверии, взаимопонимании, поддержке и общих интересах.
Дружба не должна основываться на зависти и соперничестве.
Если человек завидует, осуждает и желает другим зла, то он глубоко несчастен в собственной жизни и вызывает лишь сочувствие.
Милый сердцу друг может быть так же дорог, как и родной брат.
В дружбе, как и в любви, очень важно построить по- настоящему доверительные отношения.
Если друг оставляет тебя в беде, то сначала ты испытываешь глубокое разочарование, а затем осознаешь, что в твоем сердце больше не осталось для него места.
Дружба так же жизненно необходима человеку, как воздух и вода.
Дружба между мужчиной и женщиной — это реальность или утопия?
Преданный друг никогда не позволит тебе грустить в одиночестве. Он всегда будет рядом и в горести, и в радости.
Тот, кто находит настоящего друга, находит сокровище.
11. JOB
Sample Essays
• Some people are focused on building a successful career, while others choose to start a family. What is your opinion? Do you agree with the statement?
Nowadays more and more young people are concerned about their career prospects. Most of them go to the most prestigious universities, have various interests and try to develop themselves. However, another group of people focuses on family life. So, what should one focus in their twenties? Let us look into this issue more thoroughly.
In my judgment, all people are different, as well as their interests, needs and attitudes about life. Firstly, job-focused people tend to be more independent and purposeful. Secondly, they are not afraid of obstacles and are strong enough not to lose heart but to overcome difficulties. Thirdly, people who pursue a career are ready for challenges, competition, stressed interviews and decision making. As far as I am concerned, I am thinking to start my own business after graduating from the University. Though I do understand that I’ll have to work hard and take responsibility not only for myself but also for my employees and co-workers.
Nevertheless, not all people are job-focused. Some teenagers start a family right after finishing school. In my opinion, everyone has their own truth. Some people are more than happy to bring up children, create domestic comfort and care for their folks. However, those who start a family should be able to manage the household budget properly.
In conclusion, I would like to emphasize that it is up to you to decide whether to get a higher education and a well-paid jobs with career growth and high prospects or to start a family and take care of your folks. I consider people should listen to their heart and only then make a decision by weighting up different factors.
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• Some people are more focused on well-paid jobs while others are engaged in what is their true calling. Do you agree with this statement? What is your opinion?
As Confucius once remarked, “Find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life”. Personally, I fully agree with this statement. I consider everyone should follow his vocation. However, some people are convinced that highly-paid job is more important than heir calling. Let us now examine this issue more closely.
It goes without saying that people who earn a lot of money are successful in their own way. Firstly, they have more opportunities to travel and explore new places. Secondly, in most cases they do not have to save money and make both ends meet. Thirdly, people who have well-paid jobs usually build a successful career.
However, there are people who have found their true calling and do their work for pleasure. In my opinion, those people are lucky ones. They are inspired by their purpose and make their dreams a reality. Their work is like a hobby. In my judgment, money cannot buy you happiness and harmony.
To conclude, it is up to you to decide whether to look for a well-paid job or to follow your true calling. It is generally agreed that all people are different in their personality, opinion, education, dreams and plans for the future. That’s why there is no right or wrong. All in all, I wish all young people to find their place in life.
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