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Файл:A Books Discussion. Учебное пособие для студентов гуманитарных специальностей
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PART 2. TYPES OF BOOKS
Vocabulary list:
novel n
роман
modern novel
- современный роман
psychological novel
- психологический роман
adventure novel
- приключенческий роман
historical novel
– исторический роман
war novel
- роман о войне
fiction n
(ant. non-fiction)
- художественная проза
a detective story
- детектив
fair story
- сказка
folk tale
- народная сказка
science fiction
– научная фантастика
sentimental books
(literature)
- сентиментальная литература
a poem n
- поэзия
powerful adj
- впечатляющий
witty adj
- остроумный
entertaining adj
= interesting
gripping adj
= captivating
convincing adj
= true-to-life
moving adj
= exciting
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Active Grammar
1. Passive Voice
2. Participles
3. The relative pronouns who and
which
4. The nominal subject clauses (what)
1. Read and translate.
1. - I like the detective stories better than the historical novels.
- You sound strange. I, for one, like both.
2. - I didn’t expect you to like sentimental books.
- Why, what’s wrong about it?
3. - How about buying a new science fiction to present to Peter?
– I thought about it.
4. – I prefer facts to fiction.
– Well, tastes differ.
5. – There is nothing like adventure novels!
– You are right, books on travel make instructive and exciting reading.
6. – Psychological novels are an indispensable source of information and of
self-education.
2. Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
end identified main recommend set twist written
1. I ________ with the main character because he is a teenager.
2. It’s ______ in Germany during the Second World War.
3. The _____ character is a student of art.
4. It was ______ by Charles Dickens.
5. There’s a ______ at the end.
6. In the ______, two lovers get married.
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7. I would definitely ______ it.
3. “SF” is a radio programme about science fiction. The presenter is telling
listeners about some new books. Look at the presenter’s notes and give his
sentences. Use a relative clause with who and which.
e.g. Tomorrow – A woman can see into the future.
“Tomorrow” is about a woman who can see into the future.
1. Into the Unknown – A spaceship loses its way.
2. The Mind Machine – A computer controls people’s thoughts.
3. Eureka! – A scientist discovers the secret of the universe.
4. Spaceville – Some people build a city in space.
5. Zero – An accident starts a nuclear war.
6. The President – A dictator rules the world.
7. Danger Hour – A cloud of gas pollutes the earth.
8. Starfight – A war breaks out in space.
9. Wait for Death – A man lives for a thousand years.
4. Rewrite the sentences with nominal subject clauses starting with what.
e.g. all the characters are looking for / success
What all of the characters are looking for is success.
1. really exciting / the setting
2. I lived / the way the story told
3. the main character needs / a friend to help him
4. I really enjoy / reading on the train
5. this author is famous for / creating a twist at the end
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5. Complete the book review with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Translate the underlined phrases.
The Hunger Games, 1______ (write) by Suzanne Collins, is a science fiction
novel for young adults. It is the first in series of three books 2_____ (call) The
Hunger Games Trilogy, which tells the story of 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen. Katniss
lives with her mother and little sister Prim, 3______ (hunt) in the forbidden lands
outside their town to put food on their table.
The story is set in Panem, a country 4_____
(occupy) what used to be North America and now
5_____ (rule) by a very strict government. Each year,
the twelve districts of Panem have to send a girl and
a boy to the central city, the Capitol, to take part in a
competition 6______ (know) as the Hunger Games,
where the participants fight to be first, 7_____ (kill)
each other if necessary. Katniss 8_____ (not
volunteer) for the competition if her sister Prim had not been chosen to take part.
9_______ (accompany) by the baker’s son, Peeta, Katniss travels to the Capitol,
where they are given a new image, 10______ (create) for them by their personal
stylists. They have their hair 11_____ (cut) and their faces 12______ (paint) in order
to look their best at the presentation ceremony.
The novel catches the reader’s attention from the very first page, 13______
(make) you anxious about the fate of Katniss and Peeta. The ending answers some
of your questions, but leaves other unanswered until the next book.
14______ (read) The Hunger Games, you feel as if you are watching a reality
show. This is what I like most about the novel and I would definitely recommend it
to all teenage readers.
- anxious - feeling or showing worry
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6. Read a review. Are these sentences true or false?
1. The setting for the story is a beautiful lake.
2. Stanley shouldn’t be in a detention centre.
3. The Warden has a secret reason for asking the
boys to dig holes.
HOLES is a novel for teenagers. It was written by
Louis Sachar and it was published in 1998. It’s an
adventure story about a group of boys at a detention
centre in Texas. The detention center is called Camp
Green Lake and it’s in the middle of a huge desert.
The main character is Stanley Yelnats, who has
been sent to Camp Green Lake for a crime he didn’t
commit. Every day, the boys at the camp have to dig
holes in the desert. They believe that the work is just
punishment. What they don’t realize is that the Warden at
the Camp Green Lake is secretly looking for treasure. One day, Stanley and his friend
Zero run away. Everybody thinks they will die in the desert. I won’t give the ending
away! What I will say is that the book keeps your interest right to the final page.
I really enjoyed the book for a number of reasons. I identified with the
character of Stanley, who always tries to help his friend. The setting is interesting
and unusual. But what I liked most was the plot. It’s a gripping story and you just
can’t put the book down. I would definitely recommend it.
- detention - is when someone is arrested or put into prison
7. How many phrases from the box can you find in the review?
Talking about stories
I identified with (a character)
It’s the story of…
I liked the book because…
It’s a (type of a story)
The main character is …
It’s set in….
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It was written by…
In the end…
I would definitely recommend it
8. Complete the text about The Lord of the Ring. Use the phrases from
exercise 7.
The Lord of the Ring is a fantasy story. 1_______ J. R. R. Tolkien. 2_______ an
imaginary land called “Middle Earth”, and 3______ a group of hobbits who have to
destroy a magic ring. 4_______ called Frodo. 5_______ they succeed in destroying
the ring. A few years ago 6_______ starring Orlando Bloom. It’s a great book and
7_______.
9. Read the review. What does the writer like most about the book?
Eragon is a best-selling fantasy novel written by the teenage author
Christopher Paolini. It is the first in a series of four books called The Inheritance
Cycle. The series tells the story of a farm boy
called Eragon.
Eragon is a journey of experience, revenge,
romance and betrayal. It is set in a land of
mystery and magic called Alagaesia. Eragon is a
normal teenager when we first meet him,
although both of his parents are dead and he
lives with his uncle on a farm. However, his life
changes when he finds a dragon’s egg on a
hunting expedition. When the dragon hatches,
Eragon becomes a Dragon Rider and the real
adventure begins.
One of the strengths of the novel is the plot which holds the reader’s
attention from beginning to the end. The main character is brave and likeable and
he has some fascinating adventures. I love the twist at the end.
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What I liked most about the book was the relationship that Eragon has with
his dragon, Saphira. The reader sees their friendship developing and by the end of
the story they come to trust each other totally. I would definitely recommend
Eragon to all teenage readers, but especially to those who enjoy fantasy literature.
- revenge - месть
- betrayal – предательство
- hatch - вылупиться (из яйца)
10. Choose a book you know. Write notes under these headings. You can
include any other important information.
General information
Story and characters
Title:
Author:
Type of book:
Where is it set?
Main characters:
What happens?
Your opinion
Why did you like it? For example:
It’s funny/moving/exciting/gripping/interesting/witty/convincing/
profound/powerful/true-to-life/original/imaginative…
It contains lots of interesting characters.
I really wanted to know what was going to happen.
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PART 3. BOOK DISCUSSION
Vocabulary list:
play n
- пьеса
dramatist n
- драматург
bestseller n
- самая продаваемая книга
outsell v
(outsold)
- продаваться лучше, чем другой товар
e.g. This literature continues to outsell fiction in
the bookstores. — Эта литература по-прежнему
продаётся в книжных магазинах лучше, чем,
беллетристика
tantalizing (plot) adj
- провоцирующий, интригующий
cunningly adj
– тонко, искусно, умело
suspense n
- интерес, напряжение
build up v
- наращивать
leisure/light reading
- легкое чтение, ради удовольствия
swallow v
- проглотить (книгу)
Active Grammar
1. Word formation
2. Participles
3. Gerund
Useful phrases
- Certainly (not)
- That’s right
- I quite agree
- I think so
- No doubt about it
- I’m perfectly sure about it
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1. Complete the following sentences.
1. I think that the proverb ‘’Choose an author as you choose a friend’’ is ...
2. The first book I have read was ...
3. If you want to get information on different subjects ...
4. During my holidays I prefer to read ...
5. The books by Agatha Christie are very popular because ...
6. I’m interested in English that’s why...
7. The latest book by this writer is considered to be ...
2. Agree or disagree with the statements given below. Give your reasons.
1. Reading English fiction with a dictionary is terribly dull.
2. If the book is very exciting, you «swallow» it.
3. Nobody reads reference books for relaxation.
4. Reading thick science fiction books is tiring.
5. Very intelligent people don’t read detective stories.
6. Non-fiction books can’t be inspirational.
7. Travel books give you a lot of useful information.
8. Unfortunately, many young people are not in the habit of reading poetry.
9. Great book-lovers never lend their books.
10. Bookcases and bookshelves are the best kind of decoration for a living-
room.
- Not quite
- On the contrary
- Just the opposite
- I don’t think so
- I greatly doubt it
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3. Translate into English.
1. Что вы любите читать? — Что касается меня, я люблю легкое чтение.
Недавно я прочитал очень интересную книгу.
2. Тебе нравится поэзия? —Да, очень. Пушкин — мой любимый поэт.
3. Мой друг интересуется книгами о путешествиях, а я научной
фантастикой.
4. Книги этого автора очень популярны. Я думаю, его последнюю книгу
стоит купить.
5. Этот детектив был такой захватывающий, что я просто «проглотил» его.
6. Последняя книга Хелен Уоррен стала настоящим бестселлером.
4. Read about Shakespeare. Which plays have
you seen or read? Translate phrases into your
language.
William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616) is probably
the greatest dramatist and poet in the English
language. He grew up in Stratford – upon – Avon and
married Anne Hathaway when he was eighteen. They
had three children.
In the early twenties, he began to work in the
theatre in London. In the 1590s, he started writing
plays for a theatre company and probably acted as
well. They performed at the Globe Theatre in London and also went on tour.
Shakespeare’s plays were first published in 1623, seven years after his death,
and so we do not know the exact dates of each play. His early plays include Richard
III and Romeo and Juliet; among his famous comedies are A Midsummer Night’s
Dream and Twelfth Night; and his great tragedies include King Lear, Macbeth and, of
course Hamlet.
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