Английский язык. Практический курс. Уровень Intermediate. Практикум

1.The way of … your health is to practice sports and to eat healthy food.

2.Doing sport of regular basis can help to avoid many … .

3.City marathons … popularity across the world.

4.He likes to do … every morning.

5.People can practice yoga or jogging in a … .

6.Smoking causes a number of heart and … diseases.

7.Bad habits can … our lives dramatically.

8.… causes many heart and vascular diseases.

9.One of sports in Russia, which is popular among the old and the young, is … .

10.He always … in mass running competitions.

7.Translate these phrases from Russian into English.

1.Единственный способ сохранить здоровье – это здоровый образ жизни, который включает поддержание хорошей физической формы, сбалансированное питание и отказ от нездоровых привычек, таких как алкоголь и курение.

2.Поддержание хорошей физической формы стало неотъемлемой частью жизни многих людей, так как они занимаются спортом и физкультурой.

3.Даже умеренная физическая активность может защитить от болезней сердца.

4.Чтобы поддерживать хорошую физическую форму, можно посещать оздоровительные клубы, оздоровительные центры, или просто регулярно заниматься физическими упражнениями – аэробикой и йогой, тренироваться в спортивном зале, заниматься ходьбой, бегом трусцой или другими доступными видами спорта.

5.Регулярные занятия спортом позволяют оставаться в форме.

6.Фрукты и овощи содержат много витаминов.

7.Спать по 8-9 часов, заниматься спортом и правильно питаться полезно для здоровья.

8.Здоровая диета содержит небольшие количества холестерина, жира, сахара и соли и защищает наше тело от большого количества заболеваний, в том числе сердечных заболеваний, заболеваний печени и рака.

9.Следует воздерживаться от курения, поскольку курение вредно для здоровья и может привести к смертельным заболеваниям.

10.Массовые соревнования по бегу завоевывают популярность: городские марафоны стали спортивными событиями, которые освещаются на радио, телевидении и в прессе.

8.A. Study the words. What’s the difference between a sport and a game? Give examples of both.

Athletics (Track and Field) Archery Baseball Basketball Beach volleyball Bobsleigh Bowling Badminton Boxing Canoeing Cricket Croquet Cycling Diving Draughts Horseback riding Hurdle races Fishing Fencing Football Gliding Golf Gymnastics Hockey Horse racing Handball High jump Ice-skating Javelin throwing Judo Karate Long jump Netball Orienteering Polo Rugby Running Rock climbing Rowing Soccer Surfing Sailing Shooting Snooker Swimming Skating Skiing Shot-putting Snowboarding Squash Softball Show jumping Ski jumping Tennis Table tennis Taekwondo Triple jump Volleyball Wrestling Weightlifting Waterskiing Water polo Windsurfing Yachting

B.Think of sports/games for each of the categories below:

a)games played with a ball

b)games played between two teams

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c)games played with a … racket, club, stick, bat

d)sports that can be played alone

e)sports that can be played against one other person

f)extreme sports

g)games where animals are involved

C.What sports/games …

a)require great powers of concentration?

b)would you take up for letting-off steam?

c)are useful for developing a sense of grace?

d)are good for getting away from it all?

e)are excellent for general posture?

D.Which of the sports do you think …

a)is the most competitive?

b)has the most complicated rules?

c)is the most difficult to be good at?

d)is the most exciting to watch?

e)you would like to take up?

9. Prepare a retelling of the text «Healthy lifestyle».

Speaking

10. Read and translate this dialog.

In the Gym

J a n e : Hello, my name is Jane and I'd like to ask a few questions about getting fit. R e c e p t i o n i s t : Hi, Jane. What can I do for you?

J a n e : I need to get in shape.

R e c e p t i o n i s t : Well, you’ve come to the right place. Have you been doing any exercise lately?

J a n e : I’m afraid not.

R e c e p t i o n i s t : OK. We’ll start off slow. Which type of exercise do you enjoy doing?

J a n e : I like doing aerobics, but I hate jogging. I don't mind doing some weight-lifting, though. R e c e p t i o n i s t : Great, that gives us plenty to work with. How often can you work out?

J a n e : Twice or three times a week would be good.

R e c e p t i o n i s t : Why don't we start with an aerobics class twice a week followed by a little weight lifting?

J a n e : Sounds fine to me.

R e c e p t i o n i s t : You’ll need to start slowly and build up gradually to three or four times a week.

J a n e : OK. What kind of equipment will I need?

R e c e p t i o n i s t : You’ll need a leotard and some sneakers.

J a n e : Is that all? How do I sign up for the classes?

R e c e p t i o n i s t : We’ll need you to join the gym and then you can choose which classes fit your schedule best.

J a n e : Great! I can’t wait to get started. Thanks for your advice. R e c e p t i o n i s t : No problem. I’ll see you in aerobics class!

11. In pairs, create your own dialog and present it to your groupmates.

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Writing

12. What are the best ways to keep fit and stay healthy? Can you work out key success factors for getting fit? What can you do to improve your life style? Answer these questions in a short essay (200-250 words).

Unit 7. Youth Problems

Before reading

1.In pairs, discuss these questions.

1.Could you give a definition of the word «youth»?

2.What youth problems do you know?

3.Did you face with any?

2.Pay attention to these words and word combinations.

3. Read the text.

Problems of youth

There are a lot of problems in our world that people have to face and try to cope with. And no matter how old you are, you will still face difficulties in your life.

A teenager is a person from thirteen to nineteen years of age. And young people here face as many difficulties as grown-up people do. These are spending your free time, choosing a good friend, how to deal with your parents and the classmates, finding your place in this world, first love and relations with beloved, choosing where to study after finishing school, alcohol and drugs.

One of the most important problems is “a generation gap” – the problem of fathers and sons. Teens usually want to be independent and show this to our parents. And this is kind of depressing when parents try to control everything that young people do. Parents usually do not understand the clothes that teens wear and the music that their children listen to. They have different tastes. Moreover, this is rather difficult to start listening to each other and understanding

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each other. Nowadays there are a lot of different things that young people want to try. They are alcohol, drugs, cigarettes and it is not easy to manage them, especially for teenagers. Most teenagers try such things because their friends do and if they do not, they are not considered to be cool. Some young people take drugs or drink alcohol because they are bored and they have nothing to do. Some of them do such things because their life is hard. These bad habits cause health problems in future (for girls especially).

Nevertheless there are many ways of keeping away from it. One of them is organized sport, which changes young people's world-outlook and prevents them from the fatal temptation.

Another huge problem for youth nowadays is violence in schools.

Schools play a major role in teaching life skills to young minds and their endeavor must be recognized. It is reasonable to expect that these sacred places of learning would prove as safe havens for children. But increasing cases of crime in school makes adults lose their sleep. No, these are no minor cases of bullying but serious full-fledged crimes like stabbings, fighting and suicides.

It’s no secret that many teens are big fans of video games and the Internet. But for some young people, what started as an interest in technology, a means of entertainment, or a way to keep in touch with friends may morph into a serious behavior disorder. Teen Internet addiction is much more than just a strong desire to be online. As is the case with other behavior disorders — such as compulsive gambling — teen Internet addiction is marked by a progressive loss of control over one’s ability to avoid, regulate, or limit a behavior. In this case, the behavior in question is spending time on the Internet.

As you see, it is very difficult to be young nowadays, as, indeed, it always was. But you can be young only once, and some wonderful things can happen only when you’re young. So, it is better to enjoy your youth while it lasts.

After reading

4.Answer these questions.

1.Do only young people in our world face many difficulties?

2.What person is called «teenager»?

3.What problems of youth are mentioned?

4.What does «generation gap» mean?

5.Could bad habits cause health problems in the future?

6.What kind of activities can change young people’s world-outlook?

7.With what problems do the youth face at schools?

8.Could the Teen Internet Addiction be a reason of a serious behavior disorder?

9.What types of misunderstandings are there between young people and their parents?

10.Can you enumerate some positive things of youth?

5.Agree or disagree with the following statements and prove your point of view. Use the following phrases: I agree that... It’s true... I disagree because... I can’t agree with this statement because... It’s false...

1.One of the most important problems is «a generation gap».

2.Bad habits do not cause health problems in future.

3.Only young people here face many difficulties.

4.Increasing cases of crime in school makes adults lose their mind.

5.Teen Internet addiction is much more than just a strong desire to be online.

6.Fill in the gap.

1.Teens usually want to be … and show this to our parents.

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2.They have different … .

3.Some young people take drugs or drink alcohol because they … and they have nothing

to do.

4. … there are many ways of keeping away from it.

5.Another huge problem for youth nowadays is … in schools.

6.Schools play a major role in teaching … to young minds.

7.No, these are no … of bullying but serious full-fledged crimes like stabbings, fighting and suicides

8.It’s … that many teens are big fans of video games and the Internet.

9.In this case, the … in question is spending time on the Internet.

10.But you can be young only once, and some … can happen only when you are young.

7.Translate these phrases from Russian into English.

1.Не только взрослые, но и молодежь сталкивается со многими проблемами в

жизни.

2.Для молодых людей бывает сложно найти своё место в жизни.

3.Некоторые молодые люди начинают принимать запрещенные вещества от скуки.

4.Спорт и активный досуг помогают избежать рокового искушения.

5.К сожалению, буллинг весьма распространен в современных школах.

6.У современных подростков всё чаще пользование Интернетом превращается в зависимость.

7.Всегда есть риск возникновения расстройства поведения.

8.Непонимание между родителями и детьми-наиболее распространенная проблема.

9.Жестокость сверстников может довести до самоубийства.

10.Наслаждайтесь молодостью, она прекрасна!

8.Prepare a retelling of the text «Problem of youth».

Speaking

9. Read and translate this dialog.

An interview

I n t e r v i e w e r : Do you have any problems? M i c h a e l : Yes, I do.

I n t e r v i e w e r : What are they?

M i c h a e l : I think, the main problem is the misunderstanding between my parents and me, the so called generation gap.

I n t e r v i e w e r : What causes it?

M i c h a e l : I think the root of the problem is the difference in years. They are older than me, they have got accustomed to caring after me. They do not see I become older every year. On the other hand, quite often there is some sense in their words, but the problem is the modern young people simply do not behave that way.

I n t e r v i e w e r : Is there a solution to this problem?

M i c h a e l : Yes, there is. There are several tips of getting along well. First of all, I always try to keep my temper, not to cry or shout. Second, I try to explain my feelings. I am happy because I can be sincere with my parents. They do not punish me for being sincere. Third, if I have to swallow a bitter pill, I do it.

I n t e r v i e w e r : Do you have the problem of spending your spare time?

M i c h a e l : I have very little spare time because I work hard on school subjects. The subjects in which I shall take entrance exams are especially important. Then I have to help about the

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house. But many young people can not find a thing to do, can not occupy themselves with something useful. That's why they gather in big companies, drink beer and smoke. They kill time discussing friends and clothes. That's dangerous and useless for their future life and career.

I n t e r v i e w e r : What can you say about drugs?

M i c h a e l : Now it is the problem of all people, not only of the young generation. Young people begin to use drugs because they do not understand the danger and ruin their health and lives.

I n t e r v i e w e r : Do you think that young people will have to solve many problems which our society struggles with now?

M i c h a e l : Yes, I believe so.

10. In pairs, create your own dialog and present it to your groupmates.

Writing

11. Your pen-friend wrote you a letter and complained of bullies in an educational institution. Write a letter to your pen-friend: express your attitude to this matter and give some advices on how to withstand against bullying (200-220 words).

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Module III. Education

Unit 8. My study

Before reading

1.In pairs, discuss these questions.

1.What is the name of our university and our institute?

2.Why does they have these names?

3.Where do students usually work after graduation from the university?

2.Pay attention to these words and word combinations.

3. Read the text.

Russian University of Transport

Russian University of Transport is one of the biggest institutions in Russia, training specialists for various branches of transport industry.

Its history began in September 1896, when Emperor Nicholas the Second issued a decree on foundation of Moscow Engineering School. Students were trained as specialists of railway track construction. The creation of Moscow Railway Transport Institute dates back to 1913, when Moscow Engineering School was reorganized. Today the University has more than 10 educational buildings, a sport centre, several hostels, canteens, a museum. The oldest building is situated in Obraztsova street.

Now the university consists of several institutes. They are the Institute of Management and Digital Technologies, the Institute of Economics and Finance, the Institute of the Humanities, Law Institute and others. It also has the Part-Time and the Pre-University Training Faculties, and Centre of Post-Graduate Studies. The university comprises the Medical College, the Railway Transport College, the Law College and the gymnasium.

The University trains railway engineers, managers, logisticians. Its numerous laboratories for both teaching and research purposes are equipped with modern apparatus, tools and instruments to provide a high level of training. The university is in close connection with transport enterprises and students can have their practice in depots, on construction sites, at research institutions, in transport companies.

There is a large library and a reading hall in the University where the students can get any necessary textbook on special subjects. In the reading-hall, one can get periodicals for reading. Reading halls are also places where students prepare their home tasks.

The University teaching staff is large. There are more than seven hundred teachers and professors, who deliver lectures on different subjects, hold seminars and give classes to the students. More than 8000 students attend lectures at our University.

Students are provided with student’s hostels. The students making good progress get state grants. In their spare time, students may go in for sports in sport centre, join a students’ scientific society, attend dance classes in a community centre or English courses. Most of the students take

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an active part in social work. They attend conferences, organize concerts or join volunteers’ team. The students of Russian University of Transport have all the possibilities of becoming good engineers and developing their talents.

After reading

4.Answer these questions.

1.When was our university founded?

2.What was the first name of the university?

3.How many buildings does our university have?

4.How many institutes are there?

5.What specialties does the university train?

6.What facilities does our university have?

7.Who is the teaching staff?

8.Does the university have a large library?

9.How many students study at our university?

10.How can students spend their spare time?

5.Agree or disagree with the following statements and prove your point of view. Use the following phrases: I agree that... It’s true... I disagree because... I can’t agree with this statement because... It’s false...

1.The first students of our university were prepared as specialists of railway engineering.

2.Now the university consists of seven institutes.

3.Our university has outdated laboratory facilities.

4.Practical trainings takes place in depots, on construction sites, at research institutions, in transport companies.

5.Students don’t have many opportunities for self-realization.

6.Fill in the gap.

1.Russian University of Transport … specialists for various branches of transport

industry.

2.The main … of Moscow Engineering School was to prepare specialists of railway track construction.

3.Railwaymen are working on a … now.

4.Those students, who … , get grants.

5.Some students live in student’s …, other lives with parents.

6.Be … means taking part in various activities, which can be useful for society.

7.Seminars on history are … every week.

8.Our institute … modern knowledge to its students.

9.Students can spend their … in … .

10.Students attend … after classes to get necessary textbooks on special subjects.

7.Translate these phrases from Russian into English.

1.Этот институт готовит специалистов для транспортной отрасли: инженеров, логистов, управленцев.

2.Наш университет был основан в 1896 году указом Николая II.

3.Университет состоит из нескольких институтов, колледжей и гимназии.

4.Лаборатории снабжены современным оборудованием и инструментарием.

5.Наш институт тесно сотрудничает с крупнейшими транспортными компаниями

России.

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6.Студенты проходят практику на строительных площадках и в исследовательских институтах.

7.Известные преподаватели читают лекции и проводят семинары по различным предметам.

8.Студентам нравится заниматься в читальном зале, где они могут взять нужный им учебник или периодическое издание.

9.Студентам, живущим в других городах, предоставляется общежитие.

10.Студенты принимают активное участие в социальной жизни: они участвуют в работе научных объединений, занимаются спортом, организуют концерты, посещают конференции.

8.Match the synonyms.

9. Match the words with their definitions.

10. Prepare a retelling of the text «Russian University of Transport».

Speaking

11. Read and translate this dialog.

At the university

T o d d : Hi, Jane. How are you?

J a n e : Hi, there. I’m fine! And how are you?

T o d d : I’m very well, thank you. Haven’t seen you for ages, although we study at the same educational institution.

J a n e : Our university is huge, you know. First of all, we study at different institutes. Secondly, together with our group we moved to another building last month. I’m rarely seen at the central building.

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T o d d : I see. Then what are you doing here today? J a n e : I came to borrow some books at the library.

T o d d : Do you fancy having lunch at the university canteen? J a n e : Yes, with pleasure. Do they have coffee there?

T o d d : I’m sure they do. I like our canteen. You can have both a quick snack there and a substantial meal if you want.

J a n e : I’d prefer a quick snack. All I want right now is a cup of black coffee and a cinnamon bun.

T o d d : Me too. So, let’s go there and chat a little bit. You’ll tell me what’s new in your institute and I’ll tell you about the changes here.

J a n e : Sounds good. In fact, there aren’t many changes there. Last week we participated at the city tournament in chess. I should say our university team was on a good level.

T o d d : Did you win?

J a n e : No, we didn’t. But we took the second place. We also participated in one contest, it was female volleyball. The team of our institute won.

T o d d : That’s great! Congratulations!

J a n e : How are you going to celebrate this New Year?

T o d d : Our group has already prepared a short, but funny performance, which will be followed by a «sweet table» and dancing. Would you like to join us?

J a n e : When is it hapenning? T o d d : Next Saturday.

J a n e : I’m sorry, I can’t. We are also having a group gathering on this day. Our tutor promised to invite some theater actors who are her good friends. They are supposed to act out an interesting performance on the topic of Christmas.

T o d d : I see. Sound good. If I wasn’t busy on that day, I would come to see it.

J a n e : It starts at 6 pm, you can still be on time.

T o d d : You’re right. Our group meeting is at 2 pm, so I can definitely make it.

J a n e : Great! See you next week then. T o d d : See you. Bye.

12. In pairs, create your own dialog and present it to your groupmates.

Writing

13. What do you like and dislike in your life of a freshman? What is your attitude to your student life? Have you already participated in activities, organized by university? Answer these questions in a short essay (200-250 words).

Unit 9. International education

Before reading

1.In pairs, discuss these questions.

1.When do children start going to school? What can they attend before going to school?

2.What new system is being introduced into Russian education?

3.What is your favourite school subject?

2.Pay attention to these words and word combinations.

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