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Task 19

Skim through the text again and highlight the main ideas of the text. Express at least 3 ideas in the form of statements.

For example: “It is obvious that Gen Z was heavily influenced and shaped by their extensive network of peers and as a result this fact exposes them to negative impacts such as cyberbullying”.

Discuss your statements with your partner and choose 3 main ideas expressed in the text with which you personally agree.

Task 20

Study the new words and phrases and make up a story using these words.

You may start with the phrase: “Gen Y and Gen Z are more similar as they may seem, because…”

Task 21

LookattheGoogletranslationofthetextfromRussianintoEnglish. Compare it with the original. Edit the translated version focusing on stylistic errors and lexical ambiguity.

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Task 22

Write an essay on one of the topics:

There is a straight correlation between the date of birth and personality traits of a person.

There is no correlation at all between the date of birth and personality traits of a person.

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Task 23

Read the text and answer the questions.

THE CONCEPT OFLOVE LANGUAGES

A prominent aspect of interpersonal relationships is the manner in which individuals express and receive love. Research conducted by marriage counselor Dr. Gary Chapman has identified five distinct “love languages” that encapsulate the primary ways in which people convey and experience affection. These languages comprise words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch.

For individuals whose predominant love language is words of affirmation, verbal expressions of praise, encouragement, and admiration hold the greatest significance. Conversely, harsh criticism and disparaging remarks can have a profoundly negative impact and lingerextensively.Conversely,thosewhoselovelanguagemanifests as acts of service derive a profound sense of care and validation from their partner’s voluntary efforts to alleviate their burdens, such as completing chores or preparing meals.

The love language of receiving gifts is characterized by the symbolic meaning attributed to thoughtful presents, which serve to convey the recipient’s uniqueness and importance. This sentiment extends beyond material possessions, encompassing even the simple gesture of providing a favored snack. Contrarily, generic or forgotten gifts may engender feelings of insignificance.

Individualswhoselovelanguageisqualitytimeplacethehighest value on their partner’s undivided attention and presence. Failure to actively listen or prolonged periods of separation can precipitate a sense of being unloved. Finally, for those whose love language is physical touch, expressions such as handholding, embraces, and kisses serve as the primary conduits for conveying and experiencing affection. Neglect of appropriate physical contact can create a rift within the relationship.

The implications of understanding love languages are profound. Given that most individuals have a primary and secondary love language that may differ from their partner’s, expressions of love

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through one’s own preferred language may go unrecognized by the recipient. Consequently, effective communication and adaptation of one’s love language to align with that of one’s partner can significantly enhance the quality and fulfillment of the relationship.

Questions:

1.Why do you think Dr. Gary Chapman’s research on love languages has gained such widespread recognition and application in the field of relationships?

2.How might an individual’s primary and secondary love languages be shaped by their cultural or family background?

3.In what ways could a mismatch between partners’ love languagescontributetorelationshipchallengesorconflict?Conversely, how might an alignment of love languages foster greater intimacy and understanding?

4.What role might gender socialization play in the prevalence of certain love languages over others within a given relationship or societal context?

5.How could the concept of love languages be applied to relationships beyond romantic partnerships, such as parent-child dynamics or friendships?

6.In what ways might the expression of love languages evolve over the course of a long-term relationship as partners’ needs and preferences change?

7.What are the potential limitations or critiques that could be leveled against the love languages framework, and how might proponents respond to such concerns?

8.How could the understanding of love languages be integrated into relationship counseling or educational initiatives aimed at promoting healthier interpersonal dynamics?

9.In what ways might the love languages concept intersect with or diverge from other theories of emotional expression and attachment in close relationships?

10.What are the implications of the love languages framework for individuals who may not identify with traditional gender norms or romantic relationship structures?

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Task 25

Skim through the text again and highlight the main ideas of the text. Express at least 3 ideas in the form of statements.

For example: “It is important to praise a person whose love language is words of affirmation, as it is the fastest way to show your love”.

Discuss your statements with your partner and choose 3 main ideas expressed in the text with which you personally agree.

REVISION 1

1. Look at the statements below and discuss with a partner whether they are true or not.

1.There are certain temperamental templates associated with all birth rankings: the serious, striving firstborn; the caught-in-a-thick- et’s middle born; the wild child of a last born. Do you think such correlation exists?

2.It is thought that there’s also a human bias to treat your family a little better than strangers.

3.It is believed that people of the same age are more likely to be on the same page comparing to people of different generations.

4.Studyingaforeignlanguageisimpossiblewithoutunderstanding and admitting a foreign culture.

5.Our upbringing affect us more than we may think.

6.Type of attachment of a person is closely connected with their family relationships and upbringing.

7.There is some difference between phrases “Women and men are the same” and “Women and men are equal”.

8.Being a first-born kid means being obligingly responsible for siblings.

9.To feel happy you must stop thinking about what other people may think about you.

10.There is no difference between you and other people, all in all we are the same.

2. Look at the list below. Discuss with yourpartnerwhy family is important for an individual.

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—Traditions

—Security

—Care

—Social adaptation

—Culture

a)Add up to the list above.

b)In your opinion what is the most important option? Why?

3. Translate into English.

До восемнадцати лет Мария жила вполне спокойно: проводила время со своими двоюродными братьями и сестрами, на лето ездила к бабушке и дедушке, иногда к тете и дяде, с удовольствием посещала семейные обеды и нянчилась с племянникамииплемянницами.Кактолькоейисполнилосьвосемнадцать, совершенно внезапно (будто в страшной сказке или в плохом сне) все начало меняться.

«Всечудесатейичудесатей!»—говориласебеМаша,блоки- руя очередной номер в своем листе контактов.

В ее день рождения ее любимая двоюродная бабушка кроме здоровья и хороших оценок в университете пожелала ей поскорее найти себе парня и нарожать от него кучу детей, чтобы получитьсубсидиюотгосударства.ВтотсамыйденьМашарешила, что еще не скоро навестит бабушку.

На следующий день ее тетя поинтересовалась, когда Маша наконец уже найдет себе кого-нибудь.

«Негоже молодой и красивой девушке быть одной, Мария! Такнедолгоистаройдевойостаться!»—сказалаеететянапро- щание. В тот день Маша решила, что и к тете она еще не скоро заглянет.

Сводный брат Маши тоже начал как-то подозрительно себя вести. Сначала он принес все свои игрушки к ней в комнату, а потом заявил, что ей пора бы уже начать собирать вещи. Когда девушка поинтересовалась, куда, по его мнению, она отправляется, брат без тени сомнения заявил, что замуж. Это стало последней каплей, после которой Маша переехала в общежитие, чтобы жить свою счастливую жизнь.

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4.Create a character. Give them a name, think about their family, relationships and their personality traits (both positive and negative). You can draw your character or generate a picture of them. Tell about your character and their relationships with their siblings, parents, friends. Describe them with a help of the vocabulary you have studied so far.

5.Think about some traditions that exist only in your country. Find some information about the traditions of the country you would like to visit in future. Make a presentation about the traditions of this country.

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M o d u l e 2

APPEARANCE AND CHARACTER

Describingappearanceandmannerisms.Beautystandardsacross cultures. Historical changes in beauty ideals. Stereotypes based on appearance. Cosmetic surgery and body modification. Personality and character traits: strengths and weaknesses.The role of character in personal success.

USEFUL VOCABULARY

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