Кудинова Практическиы курс аглиыского языка для студентов международник Ч.1 2014

up with sth / sb’s doing sth, to be keen on sth / sb’s doing sth, to deal with sth, long-term.

6.Work in groups of four. You are counsellors at the Advice Centre. Each of you has had a conversation with one of the flatmates.

7.Discuss the flatmates' problems and suggest solutions. These questions might be helpful to you:

Why are the students having so many problems?

Do they need more rules to improve relations in the flat?

Should they continue to live together?

Should they try to cancel their contract with the landlord?

What is the best solution to their problems?

Inside Out p. 111 “Look at Us Now!”

Match the vocabulary units to their equivalents in Russian:

Reading and Speaking: Home Schooling

1.Match the words underlined in the text to their translation:

1.традиционный (основной)

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2.оценивать

3.противоречивый

4.травля, издевательства

5.изолированный от кого-либо

6.влияние (давление) со стороны сверстников

7.упускать возможности чего-либо

8.появляться

9.убедиться, удостовериться

10.что-то несовременное

11.пограничный (экстремальный)

2.Read the text, find the words “setting, to interfere, to lead, versus”.

Choose the meaning in which they were used in the text?

setting: 1) место действия (фильма, книги); 2) окружающая обстановка;

3)огранка (камня); 4) сервировка на одного человека.

to interfere: 1) пересекаться, скрещиваться ( в пространстве); 2) + with – вмешиваться во что-то; 3) + with – a) служить препятствием, мешать, быть помехой; b) надоедать; c) вредить; 4) сталкиваться, противоречить друг

другу.

to lead (led, led): 1) вести, сопровождать, быть проводником; 2) влиять, склонять, убеждать (to lead sb to do sth); 3) (lead to) приводить к (каким-л.

результатам), быть причиной (чего-л.) ; 4) (lead into) приводить к (чему-л.,

обычно плохому), ввергать во (что-л.); 5) ходить первым (в картах).

versus - 1) юр., спорт. обычно v. или vs. – против; 2) в сравнении с (чем-л.), в отличие от (чего-л.), по отношению к (чему-л.).

3.In what meanings are the same words used in the following sentences?

1.The setting is more valuable than the jewel.

2.You mustn't allow them to interfere with your business.

3.The interests of two republics didn't interfere.

4.Nothing will interfere with our plans for the weekend.

5.They led us down to the river.

6.She led the group from the bus to the auditorium.

7.The candidate's integrity and strength led the voters to support him.

8.Social drinking may lead to alcoholism.

9.The last time the dollar soared versus other currencies was in 1997 during the Asian financial crisis.

Home Schooling

The term home schooling means educating children at home or in places other than a (1) mainstream setting such as a public or private school. There are many reasons why parents choose home schooling for their children. Some parents are dissatisfied with the quality of education in the public schools. Others do not want their children to have to worry about (2) "peer pressure" or social pressure from friends. They say it may interfere with the child's studies.

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These parents fear this type of pressure will lead to negative behavior such as smoking, drinking alcohol, and taking drugs. (3) Bullying and harassing from other students is another concern. Still other parents choose this type of education for religious reasons. Whatever the reasons may be, it is evident that more and more children are being taken out of mainstream schools every year. As a result, many questions have (4) emerged, encouraging the debate over home schooling versus public schooling.

What then is the future of education? Will this (5) marginal model of schooling replace traditional schools and conventional methods? Will computers and the Internet replace our classrooms and teachers? Will public schools be a

(6) thing of the past? As the debate over home schooling versus public schooling continues, so do the questions about what home schoolers are studying at home. How can parents (7) ensure that their children are prepared academically for college? How are home schoolers (8) assessed to make sure they are getting the basics, the same educational standards that mainstream students must have? Finally, there are questions regarding the children's emotional development. Are they too (9) isolated from their peers? Are they (10) missing out on the social benefits of being in a large classroom of their peers? As with any (11) debatable issue, the answers to these questions are neither simple nor one-sided.

4. Find these words in the text, match them to their synonyms in the second column, translate them into Russian with the help of the synonyms:

5. Public and private schools are very different. What definition do you think matches a public school? A private one?

1.a school under the financial and managerial control of a private body or charitable trust, accepting mostly fee-paying pupils

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2.(in England and Wales) a private independent fee-paying secondary school 2) (in the US) any school that is part of a free local educational system

6. Complete the sentences:

1.The main reasons for home schooling are…

2.People are worried about home schooling because…

3.I (don’t) think it is good for a child to be taught at home because…

Listening and Speaking: The Most Memorable Teacher.

1. Look at the 2 pictures. What are the teachers doing? What are the students doing? How have the teaching styles changed over the years?

2. Before you listen, make sure you know these words:

1.Fortunate, social studies, to incorporate, to pay attention, to get sb to do sth, a pointy beard, an imperious look on the face.

2.to send shivers down the spine, to teach out of pure fear, to be scared stiff of sb, an interrogator, a smack on the back of the head, to pick sb up by the hair.

3.blue tights, high heels, to be dead easy, cartoon strips, potty.

4.to dare to do sth, a PE teacher, to pull sb’s leg, to be bald, to treat sb totally fairly, to be head of discipline, to cheek a teacher, to scare the pants off sb, to mess with sb.

3.What characteristics of a good and a bad teacher were mentioned?

4.Discuss the questions.

1.Why did Alan like his teacher? What are some of the things he'd do?

2.Why didn’t John like his teacher? What are some of the things he used to do?

3.What does Liz say about her teacher? What will she never forget?

4.Why does Kate have two opposing views of Mr Brown?

5.What comments do they all make about their teacher's name?

5. Split into pairs and discuss these questions:

Who is the teacher you’ll never forget? What is/was he/she like?

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Listening: Playing it Safe

1. How safe do you think it is to walk around the streets of New York on

your own? What do you think you should do and shouldn’t do?

2. Now listen to a New Yorker talking about the city and answer the questions: 1. Does he think New York is a dangerous place?

1.What does he say about Harlem? Central Park? Manhattan?

2.What does he advice to wear when visiting New York as a tourist? How to behave?

Before you listen match the words and phrases to the correct translation:

4 Translate into Russian the sentences:

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“Stick to me, girl, and I’ll teach you.”

They scream “tourist” by the way they flash money about.

5 Translate into English: 1) Что ты размахиваешь деньгами, спрячь! И так понятно, что у тебя есть наличные, а не только эти бесполезные карточки.

2)Как насчет небольшой прогулки сегодня в обеденный перерыв?

3)Было очевидно, что они туристы.

4)Офицер, нас ограбили!

Speaking: How Adventurous are You?

Are you a wild child or do you prefer Find out from our quiz. Work through the quiz with a partner.

1. Which of these activities appeal to you? Why? Which have you tried?

2.What is your dream holiday? Why?

a)a golden beach and a good book

b)a self-drive tour of American/European crties

c)a yoga retreat in India

two months backpacking in the Himalayas 3. The government has just produced new guidelines about safety in the home. What is your attitude?

a)I’ll follow them carefully.

b)I’ll decide for myself if they make sense.

c)Nobody cares about that kind of thing, do they?

4.Which of these things have you done? Which would you never do?

a)driven at 150 kilometres per hour

b)hitchhiked either alone or with a friend

c)ridden on the back of a motorbike

d)walked home alone at two o'clock in the morning

5.Which of these things do you dream of doing? Why?

a)buying an old house in the country and renovating it

b)starting a pension plan

c)starting your own business

d)taking a year off from your job/studies and traveling round the world

6.How would you describe your attitude towards rules and authority?

a)I'm a completely law-abiding citizen.

b)I break the rules, but only when I have to

c)Rules? What rules?

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Reading and Speaking: Drastic elastic

1. In pairs: try to guess the answers to these questions working in pairs:

1)Is bungee jumping dangerous?

2)How many people have done bungee jumping in Britain?

3)Do people do it in many other countries?

4)If people jump once, do they usually do it again?

5)What’s the greatest height people jump from?

6)How does one feel while doing the jump?

7)How does one feel just afterwards?

8)What does it do to you physically?

9) Why is there an age-limit? What is it?

2. Before you read the text and find answers to the questions above match the words and phrases to the correct translation:

DRASTIC ELASTIC!

Plummeting to the ground from heights of up to 120 metres attached to a piece of elastic is something thousands of people are doing all over the world.

Already an estimated 50,000 people have tried bungee jumping in the UK alone - and not all of them are crazy! Some describe it as a close encounter with death; others – the most thrilling experience they've ever had!So what makes someone bungee jump and what goes through their mind when they're doing it?

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'Bungee jumping was something I always wanted to do. I saw it as a way of conquering my fear of heights – and that's exactly what it did, ' explains experienced jumper Mark Debenham, aged 32. '80% of people only ever jump once, to prove something to theselves, but many take it up as a sport and jump regularly.

'Bungee jumping is an amazing experience which leaves your heart racing at up to 170 beats a minute. I've done about 50 jumps, both in this country and abroad, and my highest was from 120 metres.

'My first ever jump was extremely frightening. The next seven or eight jumps were still very scary but then after that it was pure excitement. When you actually jump you seriously think you're going to die. It doesn't matter how many people you see jump before you, your mind tells you you shouldn't be doing it.

'It takes about four or five seconds before the rope snaps you back up again, giving you a momentary feeling of weightlessness. It's then you realise you've survived the jump and at that point most people let out a yell of relief.

'I've done quite a few different styles of jumping. You can jump forwards, backwards, somersault or jump with someone else.

'People think of bungee jumping as being dangerous, but in reality it's extremely safe, and injuries are rare. I have a lot of confidence in the equipment and I just enjoy jumping.'

You have to be over 14 years of age. If you're 50 or more you need to have a medical certificate. There are also various other medical conditions which prevent you from doing a jump. A qualified instructor can guide you on these. It is important that you only jump with a licensed club which is fully insured.

3. Translate into literary Russian:

1)So what makes someone bungee jump and what goes through their mind when they are doing it?

2)Bungee jumping is an amazing experience which leaves your heart racing at up to 170 beats a minute.

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3) It takes about four or five seconds before the rope snaps you back up again, giving you a momentary feeling of weightlessness.

Reading and Speaking: Worst Case Scenarios

1. Look at the titles of the three texts and answer the questions.

a)Which text do you think the words in the box come from?

b)Do you think they are useful or dangerous in that situation?

the sound of thunder a desk or table a piece of clothing a light post an open field an isolated place a metal fence

2. Split into pairs or trios, read one extract each and render your piece to your partner(s). Before you read match the vocabulary units to their translations to help you understand the text:

2.Do you know what to do in these circumstances? In groups, make a list of ideas, then read and check. Which ideas on your list were correct? Were you surprised by any of the advice?

3.Discuss the following questions in pairs:

1Why do you think the kitchen is a dangerous place in an earthquake?

2Why are hallways and inside walls safer, do you think?

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3Why is it helpful to count the time between lightning and thunder?

4Why do you think you should kneel rather than lie flat on the ground to avoid lightning?

4.Discuss the following questions with the rest of the class:

•Have you, or anyone you know, ever experienced these or similar dangers? What happened?

•Do you ever worry about 'worst case scenarios' like this? Which of the situations would you find most frightening?

•What kind of disasters frighten you most?

Text A. How to survive an earthquake

If you are indoors, stay there. Get under a desk or table, or move into a doorway. The next best place is in a hallway or against an inside wall. Stay away from windows, fireplaces and heavy furniture or appliances. Get out of the kitchen, which is a dangerous place. Do not run downstairs or rush outside while the building is shaking, or while there is any danger of falling and hurting yourself or being hit by falling glass or debris.

If you are outside, get into the open away from buildings, power lines, chimneys and anything else that might fall on you.

If you are driving, stop, but carefully, move your car as far out of the traffic as possible. Do not stop on or under a bridge, or under trees, light posts, power lines or road signs. Stay inside your car until the shaking stops.

Text B. How to deal with a charging bull

Do not antagonise the bull and do not move. Bulls in general leave humans alone unless they become angry. Look around for a safe haven - an escape route, cover or high ground. Running away is not likely to help you unless you find an open door or fence to jump as bulls can easily outrun humans. If a safe haven is not available, remove your shirt, hat or another item of clothing. Use this to distract the bull. It does not matter what colour the clothing is. Despite the colours bullfighters traditionally use, bulls do not naturally head for red - they react to and move towards movement, not colour. If the bull charges, remain still and throw your shirt or hat away from you. The bull should head towards the object you've thrown.

Text C. How to avoid being struck by lightning

The sound of frequent thunder indicates that lightning is approaching. When you see lightning, count the number of seconds until the thunder is heard. If the time delay between seeing the flash lightning and hearing the boom (thunder) is less than thirty seconds, seek a safe location immediately. No place is completely safe from lightning. However, some places are more dangerous than others. Avoid high places and open fields. If in an open area do not lie flat -

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