Солнцева Практический курс английского языка Ч.1 2011

5. Now do the matching exercise for the conclusion of the text and read it:

6.If you did the summary thoroughly it will be easy for you to choose the correct variant:

1.When Rosalind wore the headband, she was surprised at:

a)how well the sensor worked.

b)how affected she was by the traffic.

c)how strong the signal was.

d)how comfortable it was to wear.

2.Steven's glasses will help people who are giving a talk by:

a)telling them if they forget to say things.

b)checking how nervous they're feeling.

c)signalling if they make a mistake.

d)helping them to remember things.

3.What is the current problem with Steven's glasses?

a)where they are worn

b)how much they cost

c)what they look like

d)the way they've been tested

4.What is the writer's view of Robert Langer's invention?

a)It is unlikely to work successfully.

b)It is a bad use of new technology.

c)He is sure people will laugh at it.

d)He is uncertain whether people will buy it.

5.In general, what does the writer think about 'smart' accessories?

a)They will soon be widely available.

b)Much more research is needed into them.

c)Only a few of them will prove to be useful.

d)They will only affect the lives of certain people.

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Speaking: Technology: A blessing or a Curse?

1.Look at the cartoon. What do you think the title above it means?

2.Why do you think the man is hiding from his laptop and cell phone?

2. Work with a partner. Copy the chart into your copybooks, complete it with your opinion about how technology has either improved or diminished (=make worse) the quality of our lives. When you are finished share your views with the class. Split into proponents and opponents of technological advances and try to convince the other side of your being right. Use the vocabulary for expressing your opinion from Unit 1.

Vocabulary – Linkers: Should Mobile Phones be Banned in Public Places?

4. Now find English equivalents to these in the text:

1.запрещать что-либо

2.в защиту / пользу чего-либо, быть «за» что-либо

3.прерывать

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4.рингтон

5.принять запрет на мобильные телефоны с радостью, энтузиазмом

6.практически, в сущности

7.узаконить запрет

8.ущемление прав

9.крайний случай, непредвиденная ситуация, требующая вмешательства

10.выключить звук на чем либо / заставить кого-то замолчать

11.найти способ обойти что-либо

12.быть бессмысленным

13.убедить кого-то что-то не делать (дословно: разубедить что-либо делать)

14.быть в курсе, знать что-либо

5. Find synonyms to these words in the text or in the exercise above:

to know sth, to annoy sb, practically, to mute sth, to be no use, to prohibit sth, prohibition (uncountable).

Grammar: Linkers

1. Match the following linkers to their Russian equivalents.

3. Choose the correct word or expression for each sentence.

1.You can borrow my car unless / as long as you promise not to drive too fast.

2.I'm playing tennis tomorrow unless / providing it rains,

3.I'm playing tennis tomorrow unless / providing it doesn't rain.

4.I don't mind if you come home late unless / as long as you come in quietly.

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5.I'm going now unless / provided you want me to stay.

6.I don't watch TV unless / as long as I've got nothing else to do.

7.Children are allowed to use the swimming pool unless / provided they are with an adult.

8.Unless /provided they are with an adult, children are not allowed to use the swimming pool.

9.We can sit here in the corner unless / as long as you'd rather sit over there by the window.

10.A: Our holiday cost a lot of money.

B: Did it? Well, that doesn't matter unless / as long as you enjoyed yourselves.

4. Complete the sentences with although / in spite of / because / because of.

1.__________ it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday.

2.a) __________ all our careful plans, a lot of things went wrong.

b) __________ we'd planned everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong. 3. a) I went home early__________ I was feeling unwell.

b) I went to work the next day __________ I was still feeling unwell.

4.a) She only accepted the job __________ the salary, which was very high. b) She accepted the job __________the salary, which was rather low.

5.a) I managed to get to sleep __________ there was a lot of noise.

b) I couldn't get to sleep __________ the noise.

5. Choose the most suitable word or phrase in each sentence.

a)Many people feel nervous about flying, and worry about the possibility of an accident. Furthermore/However, according to statistics, flying is actually safer than walking down the street.

b)Our local supermarket no longer opens every day, as/on account of very few people live in our village.

c)There are a number of objections to the planned motorway. As well as this/First of all, the new road will destroy valuable farming land. In contrast/In addition to this, it will bring thousands of vehicles and tourists. As a result/For example, our peaceful way of life will be destroyed forever.

d)We conducted a survey of accommodation in the town, and came up with some interesting results. The hotels we saw were rather expensive, and consequently/moreover the actual facilities on offer were not always impressive. Besides this/In contrast, there were many guest houses, offering just bed and

breakfast, which were not only good value but also had much better rooms than the hotels did. Finally/Personally, I would recommend The Oaks, a particularly impressive guest house in Long Harbour Road.

e) Owing to/Since the increased demand for parking spaces, the company has decided to enlarge the car park. Consequently/Nevertheless the exit road on the west side of the car park will be closed from Monday to allow building work to begin.

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6. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown. Do not change the meaning. Two sentences should be rewritten as one.

a)Despite the cold weather, we all went for a walk. Although _______________________________________

b)John has done well in French, but not so well in Maths. While __________________________________________

c)I tried to persuade her. I didn't succeed, however. Although _______________________________________

d)It was raining, but I went swimming anyway.

In spite of _______________________________________

e) Ann felt ill, but insisted on going to work.

Despite _________________________________________

f) In spite of his early lead, Hudson lost the race.

Although ________________________________________

g)I'm not going to pay, although I know that I should. While __________________________________________

h)We expected Larry to accept the job, but he didn't. Even though Larry ________________________________

7. Decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.

Owning a car

Owning a car has several advantages. (1) __ you can go wherever you want, whenever you want. You don't have to depend on public transport and (2) you feel more independent. (3) __ you are able to give lifts to friends, or carry heavy loads of shopping. (4) __, there can be problems, especially if you live in a city. Running a car can be expensive, and you have to spend money on items (5) __ petrol, servicing the car, and repairs. You might also have problems with parking, as everywhere is becoming more and more crowded with cars. (6) __, most people feel that the advantages of owning a car outweigh the disadvantages. (7) __ most young people of my age start driving as soon as they can. (8) __, I think that cars nowadays have become essential, but I also feel that they cause a lot of problems, (9) __ they are noisy and dirty. (10) __, the large numbers of cars on the road means that most towns and cities are organized for the convenience of cars, and the needs of pedestrians are ignored.

8. Can you insert appropriate transitional words in the following sentences? In exercise A the category of transitional word is given. In exercise B you will have to decide which category is most appropriate.

A.

Our state's correctional system is plagued with problems, (a) ___________, (example) high officials increase their personal wealth by awarding building and catering contracts to disreputable companies in return for bribes, (b)

___________, (addition) promotions within the system are made on the basis of politics, not merit, (c) ___________, the system is filled ___________ (result) with people at the top who know little about what they are doing, (d)

___________, (addition) careless security measures, allowing trusted inmates to control certain operations of the institution, are part of the growing problem. But one increasing tendency in particular is doing harm to the system's image and efficiency. This is the tendency of officials who are charged with important tasks and who make faulty decisions to cover up their mistakes, (e)

___________, one would think that amid all the strife some effort ___________

(conclusion) would be made to rectify these problems, but a seemingly dogged determination to resist change overshadows the system.

B.

Genetic screening in business, or testing the genes of employees to see if they are susceptible to workplace-related diseases, may present problems for the tested, (a) ___________, the genetic screening tests and technology in general are in their infancy stages, (b) ___________, many physicians and health professionals doubt their reliability, (c) ___________, once genetic information is recorded on employees, it cannot always be kept secret. Even though employers are assured that their medical files are confidential, clerical staff have access to them, (d) ___________, if they are entered into a computer data base, they are available to anyone with access, (e) ___________, some argue that such screening procedures are violations of personal rights, (f) ___________, many cite similarities between genetic screening and drug testing, noting that both involve a process of obtaining information from unwilling individuals that might affect them adversely. Opponents of genetic screening point out that some employees with the potential for workplace diseases would rather run the risk than lose their jobs.

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Listening: What‟s in the News?

3а. Before you listen make sure you know these words and phrases:

1.to survive, protection (uncountable), ordinary = common, to avoid sb/ sth/ doing sth, for a dare, to bet sb, weird.

2.a mountain-climber, to get stuck somewhere, to be trapped in sth, a rescue team, to rescue sb, to be safe and sound.

3.to hack into sb‘s computer, to have to do with sth, to get to sth, to track sb down.

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6. Do you remember any occasions when technology saved you a lot of trouble? Discuss them with a partner. If you don‟t remember any, invent one.

Grammar: Perfect Tenses

In small groups. You are going to find someone in the class who has done / been doing the things below. Take turns asking questions but first choose the best verb form. Which sentences

could have both forms?

Find someone who...

1.has lost / has been losing some money recently.

2.has changed / has been changing their hairstyle in the last few months.

3.has gone / has been going out a lot recently.

4.has felt / has been feeling tired this week.

5.has broken / has been breaking an arm or leg.

6.has passed / has been passing an important exam this year.

7.has studied / has been studying a lot recently.

8.has already done / has already been doing all their homework this week.

9.has spent / has been spending a lot of money recently.

10.has been / has been going abroad this year.

11.has forgotten / has been forgetting things recently.

12.has left / has been leaving something important at home today.

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Reading: Technology: Always a Force for Good? 1. Before you read the text do the matching exercise to help you understand it:

a) слишком быстро

b) взаимодействовать с c) человек

d) создавать что-либо e) несомненно

f) выгода; приносить пользу g) следить за кем-то

h) современный, передовой i) важный, необходимый

j) полезный способ потратить свое время

k) загрузить что-то на сайт, выложить в Интернет

l) (не) осознавать, (не) быть в курсе чего-либо

m) возможность сделать ч-л n) крайняя бедность

o) ускорять процесс общения p) вездесущий, повсеместный q) служащий, сотрудник

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