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

Evening of female-featuring bands, from the gothy, bass-heavy post-punk tuneage of female trio AEOABITAP to the reckless garage pop of toy instrument-abusing Das Wanderlust.

G. The Weather Committee + Karl Wilson + Emy And The Band

Live acoustic hip hop, R&B and soul showcase.

H. Thomas Noone

UK debut of British-born, Rambert-trained choreographer Thomas Noone and his company performing two pieces based on the complexities of personal relationships.

2. Read the reviews again and answer the questions. Compare with a partner.

1)Which event(s)...

a.have / has received an explicitly positive review?

b.is / are in a non-central location?

c.is the performer's first performance in Britain?

d.is visually interesting?

e.include an unusual use of everyday objects?

f.features music of African-American origin?

g.has / have a gender theme?

2)Which events would/wouldn't you like to go to?

3. Find words or phrases in the reviews which mean the following:

a)when a story from one medium is produced in another

b)a large group of singers

c)the list of performers appearing during a night at a single place

d)the place where a performance occurs

e)an incredibly talented person, a genius

f)a group of three people

g)a creator of dances

h)a group of actors or performers who work together on different projects

4a. Complete the compound adjectives (а-i) with the words in the box. Check your answers with the text. What do they mean?

4b. Which two of these adjectives do you think the writer might have created specifically for these reviews?

5a. Listen to interviews done after the events in Exercise 1. Which event did each person attend?

5b. What did they think of the event? Listen again to complete the extracts

below (use one to three words).

1) ... well, the music is rather __________.

41

Ex. 3. Translate into English, using the active vocabulary:

1.Джон такой загорелый, потому что проводит много времени на воздухе.

2.Выйди на улицу, вдохни запах сирени, посмотри, как колышется трава. И ты сразу почувствуешь себя лучше.

3.Профессор был в ярости от того, что его лучший ученик забыл важнейшую характеристику волны.

4.Его периодические прогулы бесили лектора.

5.Голодающим была доставлена гуманитарная помощь.

6.День рождения Шэрон был тем поводом, по которому (из-за которого) Марк посвятил ей песню.

7.Персонал сам сочинил слоган фирмы и их вариант был принят руководством.

8.Родители помирились с сыном, когда он отложил свой отъезд на месяц.

9.Интересно, как он аргументирует свой выбор. Это ведь был не самый приемлемый вариант с точки зрения финансов.

10.Раньше ты не был таким ленивым. – Да, я привык к тому, что за меня все делает техника. – К хорошему быстро привыкаешь.

44

11.В конце концов все мальчишки белили забор, а Том ел яблоко в тени дерева и рассматривал свою добычу.

12.Они что, пара? – Да, встречаются уже год, а ты не в курсе?

13.Никак не могу привыкнуть к твоему цвету волос. – Привыкай быстрее.

14.Купив пару дисков, Норман пошел в следующий магазин, потом в следующий и в итоге оказался на другом конце города.

15.Представители штата Висконсин в конце концов сказали противоположное тому, что пропагандировали в своей кампании.

16.Не переживай, ты привыкнешь жить в собственном доме.

Ex. 4. Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets in the correct form.

7.Working on a newspaper, I really enjoy __________ (see) the publication process from start to finish.

8.The newspaper urged its readers __________(not vote) in the forthcoming European election.

9.The corporation will continue __________ (broadcast) controversial programmes.

10.With your health problems, you really need to consider _________ (not spend) seven days a week in the office.

11.The travellers were made __________ (empty) their bags on the airport tarmac.

12.Is everything OK with Kyle? He appears __________ (be) rather shorttempered today.

13.The minister was criticised for __________ (not reveal) the extent of the budget deficit.

14.Several paparazzi watched the two cars __________ (crash) into each other and did nothing to help.

Ex.5. Choose the correct word. In one sentence, both are possible.

1.Don't forget to send that court report. It's very / absolutely important they receive it tomorrow.

2.I entirely / extremely agree with all your points.

3.The defendant has admitted the assault so it's slightly / highly likely he'll get a custodial sentence.

4.We should look carefully at the final candidate – she was highly / very qualified.

5.I know the manager shouted at you, but don't worry, he was just slightly / extremely concerned about the deadline.

6.What do you think about the new project? I really / very believe that we should sponsor it.

45

7.This medication must be taken for fourteen days and it's quite important / essential that you finish the course or they won't be effective.

8.Let's not have an argument now. I'm really / utterly exhausted after work.

9.Losing those documents is fairly / extremely annoying, but we've got copies so it's not really a problem.

10.You're in serious trouble, so think very / totally carefully before you answer this question.

46

Unit Eight. Going Global

In the emerging global economy; everything is mobile. Bill Clinton, 1946-, former US president

Speaking, Reading, Listening and Vocabulary: Globalisation

1.What do you understand by the term globalisation?

2.Complete the description with the words in the box. communications experience improvements life world

Globalisation is a term used to describe the way in which the 1__________is developing a single economy and culture. This is as a result of 2__________in technology and 3__________and the influence of large multinational companies. Globalisation is changing people's 4__________of everyday 5__________all over the world.

3.Which of the following causes / results of globalisation are the most

important for you? Why? Can you think of any others?

1)cheap air travel

2)availability of global brands and products, e.g. Sony, Adidas, Nestle, Nokia, McDonalds

3)entertainment, e.g. music, TV, films, shows from other countries

4)communication advances, e.g. email, mobile phones

5)world events, e.g. the Olympic Games, the World Cup

6)opportunities to work or study abroad

7)international organisations, e.g. the United Nations, the World Health Organisation, the World Bank

47

4a. Complete the sentences with the nouns in the box.

companies competition cultures environment gap industry poverty standards understanding workers

Globalisation:

1.exploits __________ in poorer countries.

2.widens the __________ between rich and poor.

3.reduces __________and increases wealth.

4.promotes global __________ and tolerance.

5.destroys local __________ and traditions.

6.damages the natural __________ .

7.improves the quality of manufacturing __________, leading to more jobs and better pay.

8.creates __________ and increases the choice of goods and services.

9.encourages better __________ for the environment, literacy, health, working conditions.

10.gives multinational __________ too much power.

4b. Discuss the sentences about globalisation in Exercise 4a. Which do you agree / disagree with?

5a. Viewpoint is a weekly current affairs programme. Read the opinions on the Viewpoint message board and complete the chart for the first four messages.

Is Globalisation a Good Thing?

1. Globalisation is definitely about progress. It leads to better products, which are more cost effective to produce and therefore cheaper for everyone. It's about consumer choice. Globalisation also connects people by means of communication and offers them new opportunities for travel, work and education. It means a faster rate of development for the whole world. Many poorer countries have benefited from investment as a result of globalisation.

Mike, USA

48

2.The global economy simply means sweatshops in poor countries so that rich countries can have cheap goods. There is a lot of inequality involved in globalisation and the desire for cheaper products. It also leads to the destruction of natural resources. Globalisation benefits the rich nations, who control prices, who influence the economies of poor countries and cause populations to migrate in order to try and improve their lives. Cindy, China

3.Globalisation is just another aspect of evolution. It is a new name for an old process. Surely the coming of the railways and industrialisation hundreds of years ago was globalisation. It enables products to be produced wherever it is most efficient to do so. I think it means great social and economic progress for developing countries. I don't understand this anti-globalisation movement and feeling. Surely free markets and the free movement of people, goods and services are beneficial to economies all over the world? Ingrid, Germany

4.Globalisation's only good for those who are already economically strong. It's the big multinational companies who really benefit, and it worries me that sometimes they seem to have more power and influence over our lives than elected governments. Some of them are actually richer than whole countries, which must be a bad thing. Marco, Italy

5b. In the text find equivalents to the following words and word combinations:

1.рентабельный, посредством чего-л., темп развития, извлекать пользу, инвестиция;

2.предприятие, в котором рабочие работают в чрезвычайно тяжелых условиях и получают крайне низкую зарплату, неравенство, уничтожение природных ресурсов, приносить пользу;

3.целесообразный, развивающиеся страны, движение антиглобалистов, выгодный;

4.многонациональная компания, законное избранное правительство.

6a. Now listen to some other views from the podcast of last week's show and complete the chart.

6b. Listen for the equivalents to the following words and word combinations:

1.справедливый, детский труд, нарушение прав человека, равномерно распределенный, пропасть между богатыми и бедными странами, эксплуатировать;

2.доступ к информации, квалифицированный рабочий (работник), торговля на основе взаимной выгоды (честная торговля), вытащить людей из нищеты, конкурентоспособность, производительность;

3.расталкивать, производство, снижать затраты;

4.конкурировать, отдаленный рынок;

49