- •Дагестанский государственный университет сrossing barriers
- •Contents
- •Предисловие
- •Unit 1 communication
- •A multilingu@l internet
- •Vocabulary practice glossary
- •Word study
- •Language focus means of communication
- •Fill in: first, accent, native, body, language, tongue, speech, talk
- •Using phones
- •Letters/emails
- •Write your email to your penfriend. Do not write any addresses.
- •Informal style
- •Formal style
- •Rewrite the following extract using more formal language. You can use prompts to help you. Compare with a partner.
- •Read the rubrics below and underline the key information. Then answer the questions that follow.
- •Write one of the tasks below. You should write about 120 and 180 words.
- •Unit 2 feelings and emotions
- •Vocabulary practise glossary
- •Word study
- •Expressing emotions
- •Our mood affects our facial expressions, but also vice versa
- •Here are some photographs of common situations. Talk to each other. Which three situations are the most stressful?
- •In pairs, answer the following questions
- •Emotional Eating: Feeding Your Feelings
- •Language focus moods and emotions
- •Study the following words and expressions before doing the tasks of the Language Focus
- •Make up derivative nouns, where possible (depressed – depression).
- •In pairs, use the adjectives from the list to act out short exchanges.
- •Read the text below and replace the words in bold with appropriate extreme adjectives.
- •Expressing feelings
- •You will hear a radio talk about cat’s body language. For questions 1 – 7 chose the best answer a, b, or c.
- •In what way do we use body language to express our feelings? Think of as many examples as you can and discuss in pairs.
- •Transactional letters/emails
- •A Letter of Invitation
- •Read the model and choose appropriate topic sentences from the list below to replace those in bold. What made you decide on these sentences? Why are the other two inappropriate?
- •Answer the following questions.
- •A Letter of Apology
- •Read the extract below and answer the questions.
- •Rewrite the text in formal style using the notes below.
- •A Letter of Complaint
- •Experienced English teacher offers lessons for learners of all ages and levels.
- •Job hunting
- •Why don’t you get a proper job?
- •Vocabulary practice glossary
- •Word study
- •Find the adjectives in the text which describe qualities a worker could have. Which are negative ones?
- •Match the words. Then, in pairs make sentences using them.
- •Popular professions
- •Top 7 community and social service occupations
- •School and Career Counseling
- •Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
- •Social Workers
- •Health Educators and Community Health Workers
- •Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists
- •Substance Abuse and Behavior Disorder Counselors
- •Rehabilitation Counselors
- •Language focus skills and qualities
- •Getting a job
- •Reports and letters of application
- •Linking Words and Phrases
- •Analysing a Letter of Application
- •Unit four modern living
- •Reality show fever
- •Vocabulary practiсe glossary
- •Word study
- •Trends and fads
- •Three best ways to follow trends, not fads
- •Which of the two television programmes do you like to watch?
- •Language focus style
- •Lifestyles
- •Read the model and fill in the gaps with the appropriate linkers from the list.
- •Linking
- •Unit five travel and tourism
- •Guilt-free holidays
- •Sinking a Warship
- •Inca Cable Car
- •African Village Experience
- •Vocabulary practise glossary
- •Word study
- •Find words/phrases in the text.
- •Give opposites.
- •Translate into English.
- •Backpacking tourism
- •Why Tourists Backpack
- •It Is Cheap
- •Backpackers Can be Flexible with Itineraries and Plans
- •Personable Travel
- •It Is Challenging
- •It Provides Amazing Experiences
- •Discuss the following questions.
- •Language focus getting around
- •Study the following words and expressions before doing the tasks of language focus.
- •Choose a word to complete each sentence (1 – 5). Make sentences of your own.
- •Match the words in the list to complete the phrases.
- •Cross out the word that doesn’t fit.
- •In pairs, write the abstract noun, concrete noun, adjective and adverb from the following verbs. Make up sentences of your own.
- •Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold.
- •Around the globe
- •Which of these opinions about travel do you agree or disagree with? Give reasons.
- •You will hear a person giving advice on how to plan a successful holiday. Before you listen, read the sentences 1 – 8 and underline the key words. What do you need to listen for?
- •Narratives
- •Read the story and put the paragraphs in the correct order. Then, answer the questions that follow.
- •Read the extract below and underline the time words and phrases.
- •Read the events in Task 31 c. And use appropriate time words and phrases from the box above to retell the story.
- •Read the two paragraphs below and compare them, saying which is more interesting to the reader and why.
- •Use the adjectives in the list below to make paragraph b more interesting to read.
- •Unit six education
- •Look at the pictures. What do they have in common?
- •The system of schooling in great britain
- •Vocabulary practice glossary
- •Word study
- •Creative teaching
- •Five characteristics of learner-centered teaching
- •Learner-centered teaching engages students in the hard, messy work of learning.
- •Learner-centered teaching motivates students by giving them some control over learning processes.
- •Language focus education
- •Study the following words and phrases before doing tasks on language focus.
- •Studying abroad
- •You will hear five people talking about exams. Before you listen, look at the six phrases (a – f) listed below. What do you expect each speaker to talk about?
- •Opinion
- •Read the letter and choose the correct topic sentences from the ones below.
- •Introduction
- •Informal
- •Unit seven Planet Issues
- •The antarctic: key to planet earth
- •Vocabulary practice glossary
- •Word study
- •Find words/phrases in the text.
- •Earth problems
- •Match the items in column a to those in column b. Which two phrases refer to solutions to environmental problems?
- •Rank the environmental issues in order of seriousness. In pairs, compare your lists and justify your opinions.
- •Language focus green issues
- •Fill in the correct particles, then explain the phrasal verbs. Going green with food
- •What would you do to help? To make the world greener.
- •Environmental damage
- •Reviews
- •Analysing a book review
- •Woman in the mists
- •Australian culture and culture shock
- •Unit 2 the happy man
- •How emotions and feelings shape learning
- •Unit 3 a future businessman
- •Glamorous but laborious
- •Unit 4 the fun they had
- •Our changing lifestyle: trends and fads
- •Unit 5 three men in a boat
- •How green can you get?
- •Unit 6 to sir, with love
- •Critical issues facing education
- •Ishmael
- •Wwf: 50 years of environmental conservation
Find the adjectives in the text which describe qualities a worker could have. Which are negative ones?
Match the words. Then, in pairs make sentences using them.
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A
B
1) pay
2) follow
3) change
4) take
5) get
6) step
the initiative
your plans
ahead
your dreams
into sb’s shoes
the bills
Task 7. Look at these phrases from the passage and explain the underlined parts in your own words.
1) A job for life is not in their vocabulary.
2) … a dead-end but secure job … pays the bills.
3) … my guidance counsellors were horrified at my plans ...
4) The global economy is not kind to yesterday's diligent ... worker.
5) … if they are to make a life for themselves.
6) a bit of optimism … can serve as an antidote to the constant criticism …
7) step into your teenager’s shoes.
Task 8. Give English equivalents for.
перспективы карьерного роста; иметь другую точку зрения; использовать в речи; бесперспективная работа; консультант по профориентации; сокращение персонала; взрослая жизнь; работа внештатным сотрудником (подработка); заниматься карьерой; осознавать опасность; сокращение штатов; материал, сохраняющий свойства в различных средах; изменить планы; постоянная критика; поощрение; одержимый чем-либо; навыки, требуемые сегодня на рынке труда; обоснованная вера; надежный, заслуживающий доверия работник; глобальная экономика; преуспевать, процветать; обращаться к кому-либо за советом; неизменный профессиональный рост; смутное представление.
Task 9. Paraphrase the sentences using the vocabulary of the text “Why Don’t You Get a Proper Job?”
They don’t use such word combinations as “a job for life”. 2. Today’s 14 and 15-year-olds are not interested in blind-alley and secure employment that is monotonous but settles the accounts. 3. My guidance counselors were shocked by my plans to take to literature. 4. The global economy is harsh to yesterday’s hardworking and reliable employee. 5. This is what they need to know if they are to plan their future life. 6. A bit of optimism can be a counterpoison to the constant criticism. 7. The best thing for parents is to forget all the advice and come into your teenager’s world. 8. You see with half an eye how important it is to learn how to be free, quick-witted and cheerful. 9. Their belief in rigid career paths was reasonable. 10. The future rests on smart people who are quick-witted, arrogant and can be proactive.
Task 10. Translate the following sentences into English using the Glossary.
1) Каждый молодой человек стремится найти высокооплачиваемую работу, чтобы в будущем получать хорошую пенсию. 2) Хотя молодые люди смутно понимают, что такое карьерный план, они хотят строить долгосрочные перспективы на будущее. 3) В наши дни многие молодые люди не желают идти по стопам своих родителей, так как имеют абсолютно противоположную точку зрения на свою будущую карьеру. Тем не менее, они часто обращаются к родителям за различными советами. 4) Сейчас в ВУЗах есть специальные консультанты по профориентации, которые помогают студентам найти работу, предоставляя им надежную информацию о вакансиях на рынке труда. 5) Чтобы добиться успеха в карьере, не следует торопиться и обгонять других. Обычно успешными становятся сообразительные и находчивые люди, которые могут проявлять инициативу. 6) Современная молодежь прекрасно осознает, что в профессиональной деятельности она может столкнуться с некоторыми трудностями, как, например, сокращение штатов и безработица. 7) Сегодня довольно часто можно встретить людей, работающих внештатными (независимыми) журналистами (freelance journalist) в различных издательствах одновременно. 8) Его мучила мысль о том, что он может потерять свое место, и он прилагал все усилия, чтобы этого не произошло. 9) Все, что требуется от взрослых – это оптимистический настрой и поощрение, а, как известно, лучшее лекарство от инертности (inertia) – это поощрение. 10) В современном мире нет экономической стабильности, и эта нестабильность привела к всемирному экономическому кризису.
TEXT DISCUSSION
Task 11. Answer the following questions on the text:
1) How do today’s teenagers differ from their parents?
2) What do young people expect to have in their working future?
3) What are the pitfalls of modern working life?
4) In what way can guidance counsellors help their students?
Task 12.
a. Which of the following people could help you most in choosing career? Why?
parents, teachers, friends, relatives
b. Which of the following is the most important to you when deciding on a career. Rank them, then compare your list to your partner’s.
long-term career prospects
personal satisfaction
well-paid
opportunity to travel
using your initiative
chance to meet a lot of people
c. Do you believe that obtaining a good job today is easier or more difficult than in your parent’s day? Why?
Task 13. Text analysis.
a) Analyze the title of the text. What device is used in the title and what's its function? What is the function of the topic sentence?
b) What is the main idea of the article? Does the choice of words cover the topic of the article?
c) In what way does the author introduce the problem? How are the paragraphs connected? Underline the linking words or phrases.
d) Write a summary of the text.
FOCUS ON DISCUSSION