Кудинова Практическиы курс англиыского языка для студентов международник Ч.3 2014

found it difficult to find good jobs or have been made redundant. Sometimes people are quite taken aback when they find out that their gardener went to university, but I think it makes them respect my opinion more when I’m helping them plan their gardens.

Hugo's mother

His father and I were so delighted when he went to Oxford, but when he gave it up so soon we were very, very angry. We thought manual labour was not the career for our only son. We fell out for months. Hector refused to allow Hugo into the house, and we all felt thoroughly miserable. But our daughter told us not to worry because Hugo would be a millionaire by the time he was forty. Anyway, we've made it up now we can see how happy he is, even though he hasn't become a millionaire yet! Times have changed and all kinds of people do all kinds of work, and I think the world's a better place for it!

2. In pairs discuss the answers to these questions:

1. What and who influenced her/his choice of career?

2. What did her/his parents want her/him to do?

3. What was the parents' attitude to the choice of career at first? 4. Has the parents' attitude changed? If so, why?

5. In what ways do the parents think that times have changed since they were young?

3. Study these examples and make up 5 sentences with the construction “ to find + it + adjective+ to do sth” – 1 positive sentence, 1 negative sentence, 1

question, 1 negative question, 1 special question:

I find it stupid to learn maths by heart, one has to understand it. – Мне кажется глупым заучивать математику наизусть, ее нужно понимать.

His parents didn’t find it necessary to give their son pocketmoney. – Его родители не считали нужным давать сыну деньги на карманные расходы.

4. In pairs: do you agree with the following quotation from Stephen Fry’s

fiction book “The Liar”:

“But when boys say that they would rather be drummers than barristers,

gardeners than businessman, poets than soldiers, that they don’t think much of examinations and authority and marriage, that when they are of age they intend to remake the world to fit them, not to remake themselves to fit the world, then

there is Trouble.”

Listening: Retirement

1.Work in groups and discuss the following questions.

1.Is anyone in your family retired? Who?

2.What job did they do before retiring?

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3.How old were they when they retired?

4.How long have they been retired?

5.What do they do now?

2. Look at the photograph of Thomas Wilson and his granddaughter, Philippa. Thomas used to be the managing director of a large textile company. He has now retired. Listen to him talking to Philippa. Who do you think is happier, Thomas or Philippa? Why?

Before you listen make sure you know this vocabulary:

to be used to sth, incredible, to get bored, to get out, to take up sth / doing sth, a good excuse for a walk, to appreciate company, a package holiday, a widow, to

wish one’s life away.

3. Answer the following questions.

1.Underline the correct question form and then answer it. a) How long was he / has he been retired?

b) How long did he work / has he worked for the textile company? c) How long was he / has he been married?

d) Who did he go / has he gone to Wales with?

2.Why does he like playing golf?

3.Which countries has he visited since he retired? Where did he go two years ago?

4.Why is he brown?

5.Who are the following: Rover, Keith, Miriam, Kylie, and Helen?

6.What are the two sad events in Thomas’ life?

7.What does Philippa complain about?

8.What does Thomas mean when he says, ‘You only get one go at it!’?

4. Answer these questions in pairs:

-What is the usual retirement age for men and women in your country?

-What kind of thing do people like doing when they retire?

-Are attitudes to retirement changing?

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-What do you think is the best age to retire?

-When would you like to retire?

-What would you like to do when you retire?

Listening and Reading: Karate – Self-Defence and Fitness

1. In pairs, tell each other about any martial arts you know. Think of five reasons for doing martial arts.

2a. Kevin Coles is a karate teacher. Listen to him talking about his experiences and answer the questions.

1)How long has he been doing karate, and how often does he train?

2)What gives him the most satisfaction?

3)What is the advantage of having belts?

4)How does he feel when students get their belts?

2b. Now listen to Mr Coles talking about karate. Answer the questions.

1)Is karate a hobby or a way of life for most people?

2)Give at least two reasons why people start karate.

Before you listen make sure you know this vocabulary: 1) down in Bath, to achieve sth, to sum sth up, an impact, to measure sth, to distinguish a level, tremendous joy, to take sth a step further, floppy, sth snaps, to be down in a stance. 2) to keep training, to be sb’s goal to achieve sth, to be disillusioned, the martial arts, to instill discipline, to sort sb out.

3a You are going to read a leaflet to attract students to a university karate club. Which five of the following do you think will be mentioned in it?

a.the founder of karate – Gichin Funakoshi

b.the benefits of doing karate

c.the location of the karate club

d.days and times

e.the increase in violence recently

f.karate competitions and championships

g.a free introductory lesson

3b Read the leaflet quickly and check your answers.

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University Shotokan Karate Club

Learn karate – the ultimate in self-defence and fitness

The university karate club was founded in 1962. All grades from beginners to advanced are welcome. The classes are suitable for both men and women and several women have obtained their black belt.

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 6.00-8.00 p.m. WEAVER HOUSE GYM FIRST LESSON FREE

Hardly any of us have experienced real violence, but, over the last few years, assaults on innocent people have increased. Each of us has some ability to defend ourselves, and by learning a form of self-defence, we are not only increasing that ability, but also doing something to build our own sense of selfrespect. Karate will show you a lot of simple and effective techniques to protect yourself, giving you increased self-confidence.

Far too many people think martial arts are about violence. Martial arts training is based on a lot of respect, self-discipline, self-control and non-violence. We learn basic etiquette, courtesy and tolerance. Good manners and consideration for others are expected at all times.

Karate is the practice of blocking and striking techniques for the purpose of selfdefence, health and self-development. Karate exercises the entire body. Techniques are practised on both sides of the body, therefore muscle imbalances do not occur and the strength, coordination, flexibility and agility of both sides of the body are improved. Regular training in karate improves the body's physical stamina and suppleness. It also helps concentration and produces the mental calm and assurance that come from knowing we can defend ourselves.

Karate has many benefits but they do not come easily or overnight. Training requires ongoing commitment and hard work. Some of you will give up, but a few of you will get your black belt.

5. Find all the words beginning with self- in the leaflet and match them with

these meanings.

1. being happy about your character and abilities

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2.the certainty that you can do something successfully

3.behaving calmly and sensibly even when you are angry, excited or upset

4.the use of force to protect yourself when you are attacked

5.making yourself do the things you should do

6.becoming better at something

6. Underline the most appropriate combination with self- in each sentence

below.

1. He shot her in self-defence / self-respect.

2. He lost his self-control / self-development and screamed.

3.It is difficult to keep your self-respect / self-control when you have been unemployed for a long time.

4.He can only develop self-defence / self-confidence if he is told he is good and clever.

5.The children are so badly behaved. They have no self-confidence / selfdiscipline.

Grammar Revision: Conditionals

1. Choose the best way to complete the sentences below:

1.If I had enough money I'll buy a new motorbike / I'd buy a new motorbike.

2.When I was younger I'd learn how to swim / I used to go swimming every day.

3.I wish we had more time to discuss it but unfortunately I have to go now / but unfortunately I had to go last night.

4.It’s time you started looking for a job / will start looking for a job.

5.I wish you didn’t interrupt me all the time / when I was talking to my mother.

2. Choose the correct alternative:

1.If you / you've / you'd told me you wanted one, I would have bought you a ticket.

2.I wish I had / I'd have / I've had enough money to buy you a lovely present!

3.If we'd arrived earlier, we had / would / would have got to the restaurant before it closed.

4.If he hadn't failed his exams, he 'd be work / 'd be working / would have been working now.

5.He will / should / would never have done it if his friends hadn't encouraged him.

Reading and Speaking: Sports

1. Work in pairs. You have three minutes to think of a different sport for each of the categories below.

Name a sport where:

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Charles Miller, Father of the Beautiful Game

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Football is the most popular spectator sport in the world — possibly the only global sport - and Brazil is arguably the greatest footballing nation in the world, having won the World Cup more times than any other

country. Even people who are not keen on football

have heard of Pele, often considered the world’s greatest player. However, how many football fans are familiar with the name of Charles Miller and his contribution to what Pele called ‘the beautiful game?

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Known as the father of Brazilian football, Charles William Miller was born on 24 November 1874 in São Paulo to a Scottish father and Brazilian mother. In 1884, young Charles was sent to school in England, where he learned to play both football and

cricket. Miller became skilled in running with the ball, heading and taking free kicks.

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In 1894 Miller returned to Brazil with two footballs and a copy of the rules of football. The São Paulo Athletic Club (SPAC) had been formed in 1888 by a group of British men who played mainly cricket. Miller persuaded them to take up football. He was also instrumental in setting up the Liga Paulista, the first football league in Brazil. Over the first 20 years of the next century, state

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championships were formed throughout Brazil and in 1914 the first national side played against Argentina.

4_______________________________________________________________

Miller was not only a great player, but also an excellent coach and administrator. In Brazil he spent a lot of time and effort teaching and coaching Brazilians. After retiring as a player, he continued to be a referee until the age of 50.

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When football became professional in Brazil in 1933, Miller was disappointed and decided to have no more contact with the game. He felt that sportspeople should be amateurs – he didn’t like the introduction of money and business into sport. For Miller, football was a game, and about participation and doing your best, not money.

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Charles Miller’s memory lives on in the skilful individual game which is Brazilian football. It is also kept alive in another way. When the São Paulo sports writers association brought out a dictionary of football terms in Portuguese, only one word survived from the vocabulary of the past: the charles or chaleira. Named after Charles Miller, it is a clever pass with the heel of the foot. The exciting ball skills of all the great Brazilian players, including Pele, owe something to the pioneering spirit of Charles Miller and his passion for the game of football.

4. Read the article again carefully. Are the statements true, false, or not given?

1.Miller played football professionally.

2.Miller was educated in England.

3.Miller scored a lot of goals.

4.Brazil first played against England in 1914.

5.Miller played for several teams in England.

6.Brazil has won the World Cup four times.

7.Miller has a football move named after him.

8.Miller started a football club in Brazil.

5. Underline all the words in the article which refer to people in sport.

Which one refers to a person who:

1) watches sport, 2) loves sport, 3) teaches sport, 4) makes sure rules are followed, 5) plays a sport without being paid

6. In groups, discuss these questions about sport.

1.Do you think football is 'the beautiful game'? Which other sports do you think are beautiful? Why?

2.What's the difference between a sport and a game?

3.Does sport bring people together or divide them?

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Listening: Awkward Social Situations

1. In the pictures, Bella finds herself in some difficult social situations. Discuss what the problem is in each case. What would be a good way to respond?

2. Listen to find out what Bella actually said. What do you think of the way she responded?

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Before you listen make sure you know this vocabulary: 1) to insist on sth, tiny, a portion, 2) clumsy, 3) how are things with you? 4) a speciality, a rash.

3.If you want to sound polite, your intonation is more important than the phrases you use. Listen to the polite phrases Bella uses again, and copy

Bella’s intonation.

4.Here are some similar situations. Work in pairs. Make dialogues of about

five to six lines.

a)two people meet, but one of them doesn't remember the other person's name or where they met

b)someone spills something because they are nervous

c)someone keeps on offering food to someone who isn't hungry

d)someone recommends a dish which the other doesn't like

e)someone refuses an invitation to a social event

Listening, Talking, Language Spot: Small Talk

1.Discuss the following questions in small groups.

1)When people meet for the first time, what kind of things do they usually

talk about?

2) Do you ever find it difficult to keep a conversation going in these circumstances? Why?

2a. Sean and Fiona are meeting for the first time at the reception desk of a hotel. Listen and tick the topics they talk

about from the list below. where Fiona is from

the purpose of Fiona’s visit details of Fiona's journey

how long Fiona will stay at the hotel Fiona's job

where Sean is from Sean's job

Sean's plans for tomorrow the propose of Sean's visit

Before you listen make sure you know this vocabulary: to overhear sth, to look around, a couple of sth, a researcher, to unpack.

2b Do you notice any difference in the attitude of the two speakers? Listen

again and answer the following questions. a How does Sean begin the conversation?

b How many questions does Sean ask Fiona? с What kind of answers does Fiona give?

d How many questions does Fiona ask Sean?

e What words / phrases tell you that Fiona wants to finish the conversation? f. Do you think she was rude?

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Language Spot: Small Talk

Look at the picture and think of a polite reaction to all the 9 remarks:

Listening: Lying

1. You will hear six people talking about times they told a lie. The lies are