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Task9.Whichofthefollowingpointsaretrueforyou?Whatotherpointsdoyouhave?

1. It is parents who should help their children overcome their problems.

2. Teenagers are really very nervous and vulnerable when they are undergoing physical and emotional changes.

3. As parents and teachers sometimes don’t take teenagers seriously, they form their own social groups – subcultures.

4. Most teenagers see adult life as a life full of freedom, independence and great opportunities but unfortunately only few of them realize how much responsibility they will have in the adulthood.

5. Each teenager as a rule can easily overcome all difficulties and enter a grown-up’s life if there is a person who can understand and support them.

Task 10

A. Retell the interview. Mind the following instructions:

Use the vocabulary words from exercise 1 and exercise 3.

1. Say a few words what problems modern teenagers have.

2. Give as many proofs as possible to say that all the problems that teenagers face can be easily3. overcome with someone’s help.

Say what problems you had being a teenager.

4. Say how parents and teachers can help a teenager to overcome problems; mention something5. from your personal experience.

B. Write a few tips for helping a teenager to cope with problems that he/she has with his/her parents.

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Task 11. Focus on the following information.

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But–forЕслибыtherain,неIwouldдождьput,ябыtheseнаделаredshoesэти But for the rain, I would. –haveЕслиputбыtheне красныеon. туфли дождьred shoes, тоonнаforтуthatвечеринкуparty я бы надела

красные туфли

Oh, if John had told me about his feelings! I wouldn’t have married Robert then. It was a terriblemistake.Wecan’tchangeanythingnow.–Ах,еслибыДжонрассказалосвоихчувствах!

ЯбытогданевышлазамужзаРоберта.Этобылаужаснаяошибка.Сейчасмыничегоуже не можем изменить.

Task 12. Focus on the following information.

Conditional Mood in the Simple Sentence

Условное наклонение в простом предложении

Present / Future time reference

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Pattern 1

e.g.: I wouldwatchthisfilm.Sandrasaysit’sworthseeing.–Ябыпосмотрелаэтотфильм.

Сандра говорит, его стоит посмотреть.

Pattern 2

BUT FOR SMB/SMTH, SMB WOULD DO SMTH

e.g.:Butforthelatehour,wewouldstayherealittlelonger.–Еслибынепозднийчасмыбы здесь задержались чуть дольше.

Pattern 3

OTHERWISE SMB WOULD DO SMTH

e.g.:Ihavegotafurallergyotherwise Iwouldtakethislovelypuppyhome.–Уменяаллергия на шерсть, иначе я бы взял этого милого щенка домой.

Past time reference

e.g.: You have failed these important maths exam. I would have worked hard to be ready for it.–Тызавалилэтотважныйэкзаменпоматематике.Ужябызанималсяупорно,чтобы к нему подготовиться.

Pattern 5

BUT FOR SMTH, SMB WOULD HAVE DONE SMTH

e.g.: But for the sales, I would not have bought 3 pairs of shoes and 4 purses. – Если бы не распродажа, я бы не купила 3 пары туфель и 4 сумочки.

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Pattern 6

OTHERWISE SMB WOULD HAVE DONE SMTH

e.g.: I am not leaving for Miami otherwise I would have already bought a ticket. – Я не уезжаю в Майами, иначе я бы уже купил билет.

Task 13. Translate the following sentences into Russian. Focus on the time reference.

A. Present / Future time reference.

e.g.: I would try this piece of cake, but I can’t. I am on a diet. – Я бы попробовала этот

кусочек торта, но не могу. Я на диете.

1. We would cook a chicken pie. I fear Rita has not bought flour.

2. But for the traffic jams, they would go by car.

3. I am pressed for money otherwise I would rent this flat.

4. I have got a fur allergy otherwise I would take this lovely puppy home.

5. It is very rude of you. I would ask forgiveness.

6. Ron has to prepare for the history exam otherwise he wouldn’t stay at home.

7. People say Rome is worth visiting. I would go there.

8. But for the flue, Dina would be at the University now.

9. This restaurant seems to be a good one. I would visit it.

10. But for you, I wouldn’t go on foot.

eB..gPast.: time reference.

But for the Internet, Nelly would not have got acquainted with Mark. – Если бы не

Интернет, Нелли не познакомилась бы с Марком.

1. This book is boring otherwise I would have finished it yesterday night.

2. But for the rain, I would have left my umbrella at home.

3. Michael does not know physics so well otherwise he would have been sent to the last academic competition.

4. Tom was absolutely wrong. I would have told him about it.

5. My marks at school were poor otherwise I would have entered the University.

6. But for Jill’s help, the arrangements would not have been finished in time.

7. Johnlearnttorideahorseinchildhoodotherwisehewouldnothavewonthecompetition.

8. But for the sales, I would not have bought 3 pairs of shoes and 4 purses.

9. I would have stayed in bed in the morning, but I had to get up and go to the University.

10. But for the savings, Jim would not have been able to pay for the flat last month.

Task14.Makethedialogueaccordingtooneofthemodels.Rememberthatyouranswer can be negative or positive. Think of reasons why you would or wouldn’t do something.

A. Present / Future time reference. e.g.: to try this piece of cake

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Model 1 (positive answer)

A: Rita, would you try this piece of cake? В: Yes, I would. It looks yummy.

Model 2 (negative answer)

A: Rita, would you try this piece of cake?

В: No, I wouldn’t. I am on a diet.

1) to drink a glass of water

2) to marry him/her

3) to open the window

4) to eat a Big Mac

5) to visit Disneyland in Paris

6) to buy yellow shoes

7) to go to Australia by boat

8) to try to enter Cambridge

9) to see Madonna’s show

10) to travel to the Moon

11) to change the furniture in this classroom

12) to climb Everest

B. Past time reference.

e.g.: to buy that French perfume (we saw at the perfumery counter)

Model 1 (positive answer)

A: Rita, would you have bought that French perfume? В: Yes, I would. I loved the fragrance.

Model 2 (negative answer)

A: Rita, would you have bought that French perfume?

В: No, I wouldn’t. I was pressed for money.

1) to enter Oxford (when you had a chance) 2) to behave like John (he was very rude to us)

3) to stay at home and watch that thriller (it was raining cats and dogs)

4) to get into your neighbours garden to take the ball (it leapt over the fence) 5) to take the kitten home (you saw outside)

6) to prepare for the final test (when all your friends were going to the party) 7) to pretend calm (in case somebody made you furious)

8) to turn the volume down (the music was on)

9) to go to Moscow by bus (as the tickets were much cheaper) 10) to leave for Chicago (as you had a wonderful job opportunity) 11) to forgive a friend (who asked for forgiveness)

12) to order pizza (when your pizza was terrible)

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Task 15. Use the correct verb form.

A. Present / Future time reference.

1. Robert is punished otherwise he (to go) for a walk with us.

2. But for his glasses, grandpa (not to read) newspapers.

3. Tim is very rude to us. I (not to behave) like that.

4. But for the sea, I (not to feel) seasick.

5. I (to propose) to go out. But Silvia says she is going to prepare for her final exams.

6. Martha cannot ski otherwise she (to go skiing) to the Alps with her friends.

7. It is raining cats and dogs. I (to stay) at home and (to watch) some comedy.

8. I am well-bred otherwise I (to answer) you grossly.

9. But for the morning TV news, we (to have) no idea about the air crash.

10. I (to buy) that perfume. But I am pressed for money.

11. I (to enter) Cambridge. But my parents prefer Oxford.

12. But for her big green eyes, you (not to call) her beautiful.

13. I’ve got much to do. I will go to bed early otherwise I (to watch) some movie with you.

14. But for the flat renovation, my family (to go) abroad this summer.

15. I am bad at English otherwise I (to work) as an interpreter.

B. Past time reference.

1. Why did you keep silence? I ___________ (to give) them a piece of my mind.

2. But for your talent, we _______________ (not to finish) this painting.

3. You looked so unhappy. I ______________ (to force) a smile.

4. But for Tom, they _____________ (to solve) never the problem.

5. My brother hates hot weather, otherwise he _________ (to move) to the United Arab Emirates. Last year he was offered a job there.

6. But for his hard-working nature, he ____________ (to be) redundant.

7. Nina does not watch TV otherwise she ________ (to learn) about the train crash in the morning.

8. But for the baking sun, Rita _____________ (not to get) sunburns.

9. Monika does not know Italian so well otherwise she ______________ (to be sent) to the conference in San Remo that was held last week.

10. But for her talent, Margo _____________ (to become) never a famous film star.

11. Tim was very tired otherwise he ____________ (to notice) that Rita was not at home.

12. But for my friend’s advice, I _______________ (not to find) a cheap flat in New York.

13. Bill did not attend lectures in Mathematics otherwise he ____________ (to solve) the task.

14. But for the tree, I ____________ (not to crash) my dad’s car.

15. Jane was a very poor student otherwise she _______________ (to get) a diploma.

Task 16. Use the correct verb form. Focus on different time reference.

1. But for his bad marks, he (to enter) Columbia University last year.

2. Peter drank much otherwise he (not to lose) his job.

3. But for the strong wind, we (to keep) all the windows open.

4. The stranger left my house otherwise I (to call) the police.

5. But for my bad luck, I (not to break) my leg.

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6.I adore sweets and chocolate otherwise I (to be) slim.

7.But for the alarm clock, Nina (to oversleep) her maths exam.

8.Bill is very sociable otherwise it (no to be) easy to get on well with him.

9.But for your sandwich, I (to be) hungry all day long.

10.My mother likes plants and flowers otherwise she (not to become) a gardener.

11.Frank was unfair to Emily otherwise she (not to divorce) him.

12.Dina’s report was stunning otherwise nobody (to pay) attention to the problem.

13.Michael does not swim well otherwise he (to reach) the other bank sooner.

14.But for the splitting headache, I (to try) to do the home task.

15.I am allergic to fur otherwise I (to take) a puppy.

Task 17. Translate into English.

1A.. PresentЯ бы выпила/ Futureкофеtime. Оченьreferenceхочу.спать.

2. Если бы не сильный дождь, мы бы сейчас не сидели дома.

3. Джон не умеет играть на пианино, иначе он бы нам сейчас сыграл что-нибудь приятное.

4. Если бы не вечерние новости, мы бы не знали о крушении поезда.

5. Алекс хорошо знает английский язык, иначе он не работал бы в компании «КокаКола».

6. Я бы женился на ней. Она великолепно готовит.

7. Майкл очень хороший студент, иначе он не учился бы в Оксфорде. 8. Я бы сходила в кино. Я не была там уже вечность.

B. Past time reference.

1. Нина была очень уставшей, иначе она бы заметила, что ее собаки нет. 2. Если бы не его последние слова, мы бы поверили ему.

3. Марк был очень хорошим студентом, иначе он бы не получил диплом. 4. Я ничего не знал, иначе я бы так не поступил.

5. Робертневключаеттелевизор,иначебыонузналокрушениисамолетаещеутром. 6. Если бы не запах кофе, Джейн не проснулась бы так быстро.

7. Если бы не плохая погода, мы бы утром ушли в горы.

8. ВесьпрошлыймесяцМаркпровелвгараже.Ончинилсвойстаренькийавтомобиль. А я бы его продала еще год назад.

Task 18. Translate into English. Focus on different time reference.

1. Если бы не твои большие голубые глаза, Марк не обратил бы на тебя внимание. 2. Рабочие не торопились, иначе они бы закончили работу вовремя.

3. Я совершенно не знаю Линду, иначе я поговорила бы с ней еще вчера. 4. Если бы не сильный ветер, у меня бы не болела голова.

5. Билл не посещал лекции и семинары, иначе он сдал бы экзамен.

6. Я хожу в спортзал каждый день, иначе я не была бы такой стройной. 7. Если бы не зонт, мы бы промокли.

8. Если бы не чемпионат мира по футболу, мы бы пошли в кино.

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UNIT II

THEMASS MEDIA

What are themass media?

Where do you get the news from?

Task 19. Study the vocabulary. Learn it by heart. Get ready for a quiz.

1) themass media (pl.) – средства массовой информации (СМИ) 2) a live broadcast – прямой репортаж

3) a cable television – кабельное телевидение

4) a satellite television – спутниковое телевидение

5) a weather forecast – прогноз погоды

6) a talk show – ток-шоу

7) a soap opera – мыльная опера

8) a cartoon – мультфильм

9) a circulation – тираж

10) a broadsheet – широкоформатная газета

11) a tabloid – малоформатная газета, таблоид

12) to mould public opinion – формировать общественное мнение

13) to listen to music on the radio – слушать музыку по радио 14) an entertainment programme – развлекательная программа 15) to have a wide readership – иметь широкий круг читателей

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Task 21. Read the text.

6 См. https://www.native-english.ru/

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Task 22. Fill in the prepositions.

1. The mass media also influence the way people look … the world.

2. The mass media play a very important role … shaping public opinion. 3. Each of the British newspapers belong … one of two distinct categories. 4. … the radio one can listen … news.

5. The broadsheets cater … the better educated and more serious readers.

6. You can watch different programmes … TV.

7. Television brings world … our living rooms.

8. Popular newspapers report … shocking news, scandals, and celebrities’ lives.

9. The Internet plays a very important role … people’s life.

10. The Internet has grown … its largely academic origin … an increasingly commercial and popular medium.

Task 23. Answer the questions to the text.

1. What the main kinds of the mass media do you know?

2. Why do the mass media play an important role in our society?

3. What is the difference between a tabloid and a broadsheet?

4. Do you agree with the opinion that the mass media mold public opinion?

5. Do the mass media raise the people’s cultural level?

6. When was the Internet created?

7. What do you prefer to watch television or surf the Internet in your free time?

8. Why does a broadsheet have such a name?

9. The broadsheets cater for the better educated and more serious readers, don’t they?

10. Popularnewspapersreportonshockingnews,scandals,andcelebrities’lives,don’tthey?

Task 24. Translate the following sentences into English.

Средства массовой информации, такие как радио, Интернет, газеты, телевидение формируют1. общественное мнение.

СМИ играют важную роль в современном обществе.

2. Телевидение до сих пор привлекает большую часть аудитории, поскольку предлагает3. большой выбор программ: образовательные, политические, спортивные, детские, развлекательные и т. д.

Газеты сообщают информацию о происходящих событиях в мире политики и экономики4. .

Таблоиды пишут о жизни знаменитостей, шокирующих новостях и скандалах. 5. Многие люди любят слушать по радио музыку, новости и прогноз погоды.

6. Некоторые люди предпочитают чтение газет просмотру телевизора.

8.

7. Интернет популярен среди взрослых и детей, потому что каждый им пользуется.

Task 25. Which of the following points are true for you? What other points do you

have?

1. The mass media play a very important role in our society.

2. The Internet is the most popular type of the mass media nowadays.

3. People’s life changed when the Internet was created.

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