- •Vocabulary
- •1. Phonetic exercises
- •1.1 Mind the pronunciation of the following words.
- •1.2 Consult a dictionary and pronounce the words. What is specific about their pronunciation?
- •1.3 Practise the pronunciation of the combinations of letters ght.
- •2.1 Family
- •2.2 Look through the text and define the meaning of the words in bold type.
- •3.12 Fill in the missing words and word combinations from the list below.
- •3.13 Match the phrases in column a with those in column b. More than one answer is possible.
- •Would you prefer to be the only child or one of two or three children?
- •3.14 A) Match the verbs to the nouns.
- •3.15 Complete the sentences with the word combinations from the box.
- •My Household Chores
- •3.16 Answer the questions.
- •4. Grammar exercises
- •4.1. Open the brackets. Put the right forms, active or passive, of the verbs.
- •4.2 Present Continuous or Present Simple?
- •4.3 Put in the right article.
- •4.4 Translate into English:
- •4.5. Choose the right variant a,b, c to fill the spaces in 1-10
- •4.6. For questions 1-15, read the text below and decide which answer a, b, c or d best fits each space. There is an example at the beginning.
- •5. Listening
- •7.3 Study the following model:
- •7.8 Read and translate the text. Headline it.
- •7.9 Study the information in the text. Mind the constructions with should.
- •7.10 Match the words from the text with their synonyms.
- •7.12 Train the phrase - (I/you/he/she/they should…..) and give your own examples.
- •7.13 Comment on all the rules formulated by j. G.Thurber. Add your own rules even though you haven't got j.G. Thurber's experience yet.
- •7.14 Read and translate the article. Divide the text into several parts and choose in each part a sentence which best introduces or summarizes the information. Make a short summary of the article.
- •7.15 Read and translate the text.
- •7.16 Make up a list of dangerous consequences, using the information of the text and steps which help to prevent them.
- •7.17 Express agreement or disagreement with the following.
- •8. Writing
- •Оформление конверта
- •8.2 This is part of a letter from your English pen-pal.
- •1. Phonetic exercises
- •1.1 Mind the pronunciation of the following words.
- •1.3 Fill in the puzzle spaces with the words represented by their phonetic symbols.
- •2. My Flat
- •3. Vocabulary exercises
- •3.10 Say what pieces of furniture, electric appliances and other objects you can usually see in the following rooms.
- •3.15 Use the required word in each gap.
- •3.16 Complete the sentences using the words from the Key Vocabulary:
- •3.17 Complete the sentences with the words and word combinations from the box:
- •The House of My Dream
- •3.18 A) Which of these items are in your house? In which room?
- •3.19 Do the following crossword puzzle.
- •3.20 Look at the plan of a flat and decide how you would arrange it. Imagine that you discuss it with someone of your family. Make use of the phrases below.
- •3.21 Identify the rooms in the pictures and say what you can see in these rooms and where these items are situated using the following prepositions.
- •In front of
- •In the middle of
- •3.22 Find an extra word in each line.
- •3.23 Answer the questions.
- •4. Grammar exercises
- •4.1 Choose the right variant.
- •4.2 Present, Past or Future Continuous?
- •4.3 Put 4 types of questions to the given sentence:
- •4.4 Match two parts of the sentences correctly:
- •4.5 Translate into English:
- •4.6 Present, Past or Future Continuous?
- •4.7 Put 4 types of questions to the given sentence:
- •4.8 Match two parts of the sentences correctly:
- •4.9 Translate into English:
- •Imagine you can afford a villa on the Black Sea coast. Describe the villa and the scenery.
- •7.4 Answer the questions.
- •1. Phonetic exercises
- •1.1 Mind the pronunciation of the following words.
- •1.2 Consult a dictionary and write the following literary genres in phonetic transcription.
- •1.3 Practise the pronunciation of the - ing form in the names of hobbies.
- •2.2 Find the term diy in the text, look through its definition and give the Russian definition of this term:
- •3.9 Which of the following verbs doesn’t collocate with the noun “hobby”.
- •3.10 Cross out the odd word:
- •3.11 Use the required preposition.
- •3.12 Match the words to make pairs of synonyms or antonyms.
- •3.13 Hobbies are divided into four large classes: doing things, making things, collecting things and learning things.
- •3.14 Match each hobby with the benefits people get from it. More than one answer is possible.
- •3.15 Make sentences with the words from the table. Say what you like or dislike doing when you have leisure time.
- •3.17 Fill in the blanks with suitable words from the list below. The difference between a pastime and a hobby
- •3.18 Complete each sentence in a logical way using the words from the Key Vocabulary.
- •3.19 Answer the questions.
- •4. Grammar exercises
- •4.1 Put in model verbs or their equivalents.
- •4.2 Complete the dialogue with can or can’t
- •4.3 Translate into English.
- •4.4 Past Perfect or Past Simple? Put in a suitable verb, mind the form of the verbs!
- •4.8 Complete the sentences with Present Perfect.
- •4.9 Choose the right variant among the given ones.
- •4.10 Put the right forms of the verbs.
- •5. Listening
- •5.1 Time out
- •5.2 Extreme sports
- •5.3 Popular television
- •7.5 Find in the text the following words and word combinations.
- •7.6 Answer the questions.
- •7.7 Pre-reading focus.
- •7.8 Read and translate the text.
- •7.9 Post-reading discussion.
- •7.10 Quiz.
- •7.11 Pre-reading focus.
- •7.12 Pre-reading task.
- •7.13 Read and translate the text.
- •7.14 Compare your definitions with those given in the dictionary.
- •7.15 Speak on the popular sports and leisure activities in Russia. Use the vocabulary from the text above.
- •7.16 Read and translate the text.
- •7.17 Find in the text equivalents to the following words and phrases.
- •7.18 Answer the questions.
- •7.19 Read and translate the text.
- •7.20 Consult the text and find the words.
- •7.26 Choose the best answer.
- •7.27 Insert the proper prepositions.
- •7.28 Answer the following questions.
- •7.29 Give the main points of the text in a few sentences.
- •8. Writing
- •8.2 Translate the letters into English. Mind the rules of letter writing.
- •8.3 You have received a letter from your English-speaking friend called Kate who writes:
- •8.8 Here is an advertisement and two letters asking for information. Read the letters and fill in the chart.
- •8.9 First read the model letter asking for detailed information about Safari and Leisure Park in Namibia.
- •1. Наиболее употребительные выражения, используемые в начале письма
- •2. Наиболее употребительные выражения, используемые в конце письма
- •3. Наиболее употребительные заключительные формулы вежливости
8.2 This is part of a letter from your English pen-pal.
…Do you often have arguments with your parents? I do. My mother thinks that I spend too much time watching TV. Do you often watch TV?
What programmes do you like best and why? And what do you do when you disagree with your parents about the programmes to watch?
Write back soon.
Love,
Ann
Write a letter to Ann answering her questions. Remember the rules of letter writing.
8.3 You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-pal Helen who writes:
I’m going shopping with my mum this afternoon. She wants to buy me some new clothes. What do you think about modern fashion? Are you brand-conscious? Sometimes my parents don’t approve of the clothes I prefer wearing…What about you?
Write a letter to Helen answering her questions. Remember the rules of letter writing.
8.4 Read an extract from your pen-pal’s letter. His name is John. In your letter tell him about your family and ask questions about his plans for the summer.
…Tell me more about your family. What do your parents do? What is your sister like? Do you get along?
I can’t wait for the summer. I’ve got a lot of exciting plans…
8.5 Read the extract from your pen friend’s letter.
… Do you often meet your friends?
What do you usually do together? And what do you do when you disagree with your parents about how you spend your free time?
Write back soon.
Love,
Jane
Write a letter to Jane answering her questions. Remember the rules of letter writing.
8.6 You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-pal called Zoe.
I wish I got more pocket money. Do you get pocket money? How much do you get and what do you spend it on?
I have to go now. My brother wants me to help him with his homework…
Write Zoe a letter. Tell her about your pocket money and ask her about her brother.
UNIT 2 ACCOMMODATION
Vocabulary
It doesn’t matter what your home is like – Не имеет значения (неважно), какой у Вас дом
country mansion – большой загородный дом (особняк)
modest – скромный
detached house – отдельный дом (как правило на одну семью)
semi-detached house – сблокированный (двухквартирный) дом, каждая половина которого
имеет отдельный вход
to move in a new flat – переезжать в новую квартиру
to one’s own taste – по своему вкусу
to furnish – обставлять мебелью
(three-room) flat – (трехкомнатная) квартира
modernconveniences– современные удобства
centralheating– центральное отопление
runningwater– водопровод
rubbish (refuse) chute [∫u:t] – мусоропровод
hospitality– гостеприимство, радушие
cosy– уютный, удобный
tomakesmb.feelathome– позволить кому-либо чувствовать себя как дома
frontdoor– входная дверь
tofindoneself– оказываться
togreetone’sguests– встречать (приветствовать) гостей
togetthefirstimpressionaboutsmth. – получить первое впечатление о чем-либо
carpet– ковер
entrancehall– вестибюль, холл, прихожая
wall– стена
ceiling– потолок
tobepapered(withasmallpattern) – быть оклеенным обоями (с мелким рисунком)
floor– пол; этаж
spectacular– производящий глубокое впечатление, впечатляющий, эффектный
seat– сиденье
mirror– зеркало
wardrobe– гардероб, платяной шкаф
coatrack– вешалка для одежды
tostretch– тянуться (зд. располагаться)
ontheright– справа, с правой стороны
to the right (left) of – направо (налево) от
to lead – вести
comfortable – комфортабельный, удобный
though– хотя, несмотря на
furniture– мебель
bedroom– спальня
double-bed– двуспальная кровать
by the sides of the bed – по обеим сторонам кровати
readinglamp– настольная лампа
table– стол
bed-sidetable–прикроватная тумбочка
dressingtable– туалетный столик
tomakeup– пользоваться косметикой, краситься
perfumes– духи, парфюмерия
itisn’tasurprise– это не удивительно
to be filled with scents (with sunshine; with the sounds of one’s favourite music; with the
delicioussmellsofone’scooking) – быть наполненным ароматами (солнечным светом,
звуками любимой музыки, восхитительными запахами чьей-то стряпни)
doubleglazing– двойное остекление, двойные оконные рамы
one’sfavouriteroom– любимая комната
one’sownroom– собственная комната
to wake up to the refreshing smell of coffee from the kitchen – просыпаться под бодрящие
ароматы кофе из кухни
window – окно
bright – яркий
full-length curtains – шторы во всю длину
to draw back (curtains) – раздвигать (шторы, занавески)
study– рабочий кабинет
bookshelf– книжная полка
not far from – недалеко от
lamp bracket – бра
chest of drawers – комод
fluffy – пушистый, мягкий
to make one’s room funny and merry – делать комнату забавной и веселой
toy – игрушка
to collect statuettes – собирать статуэтки
to receive guests – принимать гостей
todrinkteawithsweetsandcandiesпить чай с конфетами и другими сладостями
to talk about one’s problems, interests and news – разговаривать о своих проблемах,
интересах и новостях
as for … – что касается …
living room (sitting room, drawing-room, lounge) – гостиная, общая комната
chandelier – люстра
sofa – диван, софа
armchair – кресло
table for magazines – журнальный столик
standard lamp – торшер, напольная лампа
lampshade – абажур
wall-unit – мебель стенка
sideboard – сервант, буфет
bookcase – книжный шкаф
colour TV set – телевизор
blinds – шторы, жалюзи
to draw the blinds across the window – задёрнуть шторы (жалюзи)
kitchen – кухня
to chat for hours – непринужденно болтать (беседовать, разговаривать) часами
rather – довольно
cosy – уютный
modern fitted – современно оснащенный (оборудованный)
to face (east) – выходить окнами (на восток)
that’s why – вот почему, поэтому
air – воздух
stool – табурет, табуретка
wonderful – замечательный, изумительный, поразительный, удивительный
gaily-coloured curtains – занавески (шторы) с веселеньким рисунком
in the corner – в углу
gas cooker – газовая плита
(cooker) hood – вытяжка, вытяжной шкаф
cupboard – шкаф, буфет, стенной шкаф
sink unit – раковина, мойка
set of built-in closets – набор встроенных шкафов
electric appliances – электрические приборы
refrigerator (fridge) – холодильник
microwave oven – микроволновая печь
coffee maker – кофеварка
toaster – тостер
dishwasher – посудомоечная машина
vacuum-cleaner (which is usually called a “hoover” in England) - пылесос
houseplants– комнатные растения
bathroom– ванная комната
toilet– туалет, уборная, унитаз
tobecoveredwithtiles– быть покрытым кафелем
bath– ванна
washbasin– раковина, умывальник
washingmachine– стиральная машина
tobesure– быть уверенным
stylish– стильный, модный, элегантный, изящный
dwelling– жилище, местожительство
reliability– надежность
upstairs– наверху, на верхнем этаже; наверх
downstairs- внизу, на нижнем этаже (здания); вниз (по ступенькам)