Солнцева Практический курс английского языка Ч.1 2011
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Reading and Speaking: We Work, We Vote, We care but Nobody Listens
5. Translate these vocabulary units into Russian, say where they were used: to be work-shy, conscientious, to confirm, to relate to, to be alienated from.
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6. Find equivalents to the following:
быть сильно заинтересованным какой-либо проблемой (быть далеко небезразличным к), небезразличные (обеспокоенные) граждане, модный, выдерживать, многочисленный, результаты (обнаруженные факты), быть у власти, не иметь представления о чем-либо, оказаться в конце, покупать.
7. Look at the 2 cases of translation and translate the rest:
1) concerned citizens – граждане, которым не все равно, что происходит в стране 2) concerned parents – (заботливые)родители, которым не наплевать
на своих детей
a concerned boyfriend / girlfriend, concerned friends, concerned worker, concerned shareholders, a concerned boss, a concerned politician / government
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Reading and Speaking: Listen to Us!
1.Before you read match these words and phrases to the right translation:
1. |
It+take+sb+ some time to do sth |
a) |
как следует, как полагается |
2. |
to make a difference |
b) |
приличный, достаточный |
3. |
properly |
c) |
закатить скандал |
4. |
adequate |
d) |
кто бы ни |
5. |
If that goes… |
e) |
перерабатывать, рассматривать |
6. |
a trainee |
f) |
стабильный |
7. |
secure |
g) |
заявка, прошение |
8. |
There is no way + подл + сказ |
h) |
в настоящее время, в наши дни |
9. |
whoever |
i) |
верность, преданность |
10. Let‘s face it |
j) |
откладывать на потом |
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11. to kick up a fuss |
k) |
признайте |
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12. application |
l) |
тупик |
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13. to process |
m) на всю жизнь (навсегда) |
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14. to bleat about sth |
n) |
доход |
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15. nowadays |
o) |
блеять |
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16. decent |
p) |
разумный |
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17. income (uncountable) |
q) |
сократить |
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18. a dead-end |
r) |
собеседование |
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19. for life (for good) |
s) |
изменить, повлиять |
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20. to make sb redundant |
t) |
занимать какое-то время чтобы … |
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21. loyalty |
u) |
увеличить |
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22. to boost sth |
v) |
стажер |
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23. an interview |
w) если это исчезнет |
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24. to put sth off |
x) |
нет ни малейшего шанса, что… |
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2. Be ready to describe everyone‟s concerns. Who could have said this:
1. I‘m going to work and work. |
5. I certainly won‘t be working here |
2.I‘m thinking of being self-employed. forever.
3.This time next year I‘ll be living 6. I‘ll never be able to buy my own
abroad.
4. I hope I will have paid my debts by the time I‘m 31.
place.
7. I‘m seeing my bank manager to talk about getting a mortgage.
3. Translate into English:
1.Кто бы ни пришел, меня нет дома.
2.Твое прошение о виде на жительство уже рассмотрели?
3.Естественно, его мать сразу закатила скандал.
4.Признайте, что вы не правы.
5.Как ты думаешь, можно найти себе занятие на всю жизнь?
6.На мой вопрос, когда он вернет мои лекции, он проблеял «скоро».
7.Я не требую невозможного, мне нужна нормальная посильная помощь.
8.Где бы он ни был, он всегда звонит мне в конце дня.
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9. У меня нет никакой возможности придти к вам в этот день.
4. Match the first part of each sentence in the first column with the second part in the second column B and add a suitable word to complete it.
1No matter how hard I try,
2Well, it looks as though we'll have to buy a new one,
3She never gets to work on time,
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4Don't trust her an inch,
5No matter ……………much he'd like to,
6No matter.....................you get there,
7No matter.....................the doctor tells him,
8Cigarettes are extremely bad for you,
9Look, this rumour is totally untrue,
10Come on, you'd better clear up this mess
a.no matter.....................she promises.
b.no matter.....................it costs.
c.he'll never forget the crash.
d.no matter.....................fault it was.
e.he refuses to give up eating fatty food.
f.I never lose any weight.
g.no matter …………. told you.
h.no matter …………bus she takes.
i.give us a ring to let us know everything is OK.
j.no matter …………little tar they might contain.
5. Translate into English, using possible expressions with „concern‟:
1)Встревоженные жители дома устроили пикет.
2)Что вас беспокоит в этой ситуации?
3)Мое решение не затрагивает ваших интересов, зачем так переживать?
4) Мне не было никакого дела до вашей семьи, когда я организовывал нелепую свадьбу вашей сестры. Я думал только о вас.
5) Что касается решения комиссии, то оно было в нашу пользу. 6) Мне не все равно, что с тобой происходит.
7) Наша общая проблема в том, что пострадавшие не получают помощи.
Inside Out p. 15:
1. Find English equivalents of these in the text “problem Parents”:
быть смущенным, обнимать, в свободное время, кошмар, талисман, не переносить (терпеть не мочь).
2. Macth these words to their translation:
- to dread sb‘s doing sth, to nickname, to join sb, humiliation, to sing out loud, to do adverts, an accountant, to entertain sb, a ball girl, to chase sb, to perform, in the limelight, outrageous, incredible, to admit sth, to stay in shape, seethrough.
- бухгалтер, громко петь, услышать о чем-то, развлекать, жутко бояться что кто-то что-то сделает, подающий мячи, прозрачный, сниматься в рекламе, прозвать, выступать, оставаться в форме, вопиющий, унижение, гоняться за кем-то, невероятный, в центре внимания, признавать, просоединиться к.
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Reading and Speaking: Put That Paper Down and Listen to Me!
Read one of the texts, split into pairs and tell each other the gist of what you have read. Then listen to your partner tell you what he/ she understood from your talk. The vacabulary notes below the texts will help you.
I. for the occasion of sth – по какому-либо поводу, particularly talkative –
особенно разговорчивый, to agree heartily – быть полностью согласным, to burst into laughter/ tears – рассмеяться / расплакаться, to run out (of sth to say) – исчерпать темы для разговора, exception –исключение.
II. rapport – взаимопонимание, to stand out – выделяться, setting – обстановка, to approach sth – подойти к чему-то, a means to do sth –
средство для совершения чего-либо, to maintain – поддержать, to exhibit – демонстрировать, to impart sth – сообщать
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Listening and Speaking: Ask Vanessa
Vanessa Cheung is an agony aunt for Metro Radio, a Manchester-based radio station. Her programme is called Ask Vanessa. She is highly respected for her practical advice and sensible comments. People of all ages phone in and tell her their problems. She listens sympathetically and tries to give helpful advice to her callers.
1. Read the situation and discuss the questions.
1)What exactly is an agony aunt? Where might you see an agony aunt's column?
2)Do you ever read advice columns or listen to advice phone-ins? Why /Why not?
3)Vanessa advises people of all ages. What problems do you think each age group below might wish to discuss with an agony aunt?
a) people under 20? b) people 20-40? c) people 40+?
4)Why are advice columns and phone-in programmes so popular?
5)Do you think advice columns/phone-ins help people to lead happier lives?
2. Listen to Vanessa talking to a caller. Read the three summaries of the
problem. Which one is the best summary? Give reasons for your choice.
Summary A: Michelle loves her husband but is worried because he spends too much. Early in their marriage, life was good and they had a lot of money. She was happy, but now she is confused and is planning to divorce him.
Summary B: Michelle's husband has always been a big spender. He is now retired, but has so many debts that they may have to sell their house. Michelle is very worried about their financial situation and has even considered leaving her husband.
Summary C: Since he retired, Michelle's husband has been spending too much money. As a result, he has many debts, which worries him and his wife. Earlier in the marriage, they were happy, but now Michelle has thought about leaving her husband, even though she loves him.
3a. In pairs, discuss the problem. What advice would you give Michelle if you were Vanessa?
3b. Listen to the advice that Vanessa gives to Michelle. Is it the same as your advice?
4a. Listen again to the phone-in conversation. Vanessa gives Michelle several pieces of advice. Fill in the gaps with correct phrases.
1.OK, first of all, _____ talk to someone about the debts you have.
2.And _____ contact your local Citizens Advice Centre ...
3.Well, you know, _____ have a separate bank account.
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