- •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
7.4 Answer the questions.
1. What does almost everybody in Britain dream of?
2. What does the saying “An English-man’s home is his castle” illustrate?
3. Why is a detached house is dear to the hearts of many British people?
4. Why do most people try to avoid living in blocks of flats?
5. Can you point out the reasons for witch the ‘communal’ living is unsuccessful in Britain?
8. WRITING
8.1 You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-pal Tom who writes:
…In Great Britain most young people want to become independent from their parents as soon as possible. Could you tell me what you and your friends think about not relying on your parents? Are you ready to leave your family immediately after you finish school? Is it easy to rent a house or an apartment for students in Russia? As for the latest news, I have just returned from a trip to Scotland…
Write a letter to Tom.
In your letter:
− answer his questions
− ask 3 questions about his trip to Scotland.
8.2 Write a letter to your pen-pal Mary, who has just moved to a new house. In your letter ask Mary about her new place of living.
8.3 You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-pal James who writes:
I hope you are happy with your new house. What is your bedroom like? Is there plenty to do in your new neighborhood? I’m going on holiday with my family next week. I think it will be great fun.
Write a letter to James, tell him about your house and ask him questions about his holidays.
UNIT 3 LEISURE (SPARE) TIME
Vocabulary
leisure (spare) time – свободное время, досуг
to have spare time – иметь свободное время
to spend leisure time – проводить свободное время
to rest – отдыхать
to occupy one’s precious leisure time – занимать чье-либо драгоценное время
pursuit – занятие, дело; профессия
to prefer – предпочитать
favourite occupation – любимое занятие
hobby – хобби, увлечение, любимое занятие, страсть
activity – деятельность
entertainment – развлечение
to run a hobby – иметь хобби, увлекаться
to feel bored – чувствовать скуку
to go in for sport (swimming, etc.) – заниматься спортом (плаванием и т.д.)
to lead an active way of life – вести активный образ жизни
amateur – любитель, непрофессионал
to do sport (for fun) – заниматься спортом (ради удовольствия)
for exercise – для тренировки, в качестве зарядки
to keep fit – поддерживать (сохранять) хорошую физическую форму, укреплять здоровье
to cheer for one’s favourite team – болеть за любимую команду
to prefer watching sporting events on TV to attending them – предпочитать смотреть
спортивные соревнования по телевизору, а не посещать их
to pass away one’s free time – коротать свободное время
stay-at-home (person) – домосед
to spend day and night (doing smth.) – проводить круглые сутки (занимаясь чем-либо)
endless number of soaps – бесконечная вереница мыльных опер
the perfect way to spend free time – идеальный способ провести свободное время
to range from … to … – приобретать различные формы (варьироваться) от … до …
to be extremely popular – быть чрезвычайно популярным
to be tired – уставать
to need some time to relax – нуждаться в каком-то количестве времени, чтобы
расслабиться (отдохнуть, сделать передышку)
in this case – в этом случае
to switch on – включать
CD-player – плеер
mini-system – музыкальный центр
to have background music while working – работать под тихо звучащую музыку (под
музыку, звучащую на заднем плане)
teenager – подросток; юноша или девушка (в возрасте от 13 до 19 лет), тинэйджер
to attract smb. by voice or appearance – привлекать кого-либо голосом или внешним видом
to drive smb. crazy – сводить кого-либо с ума
to such an extent – до такой степени
to be ready to follow smb. to the ends of the earth – быть готовым следовать за кем-либо на
край света
fan – болельщик, фанат, почитатель, любитель
to join a fan group – вступить в группу фанатов, присоединиться к группе фанатов
to network with other hobby enthusiasts – переписываться по Интернету с другими ярыми
поклонниками этого хобби
to share interests – разделять чьи-либо увлечения (интересы)
art gallery – картинная галерея
to go to the theater (to the cinema) – ходить в театр (в кино)
to be widespread – быть широко распространённым
to be mad about smth. – быть без ума от (чего-л.) , быть помешанным на (чём-л.)
motorbike – мотоцикл
fishing – рыбалка
to be popular among stronger sex – быть широко распространенным среди представителей
мужского пола
a pastime – времяпровождение
to do a crossword puzzle – решать кроссворд
to train one’s brain – тренировать мозг
to be keen on smth. – (страстно) увлекаться чем-либо
to make up one’s own puzzle – составить свой собственный кроссворд
according to one’s mood – в соответствии с настроением, по настроению
the world of fashion – мир моды
to develop fast – быстро развиваться
to be gradually replaced by smth – быть постепенно замененным чем-либо
to spend a lot of time in World Wide Web – проводить много времени во «Всемирной
паутине»
to get information – получать информацию
moreover – сверх того, более того, кроме того
way of communicating with people – способ общения с людьми
to chat – непринужденно болтать, беседовать, разговаривать
to explore the Internet all day long – целый день копаться в Интернете
both grown-ups and children – как взрослые, так и дети
to be fond of (doing smth.) – любить, увлекаться чем-либо
to play different computer games – играть в различные компьютерные игры
relatively – относительно, сравнительно
to breathe fresh air – дышать, вдыхать
to travel – путешествовать
to escape from daily routine – вырваться из будничной жизни
to discover new things – открывать для себя (узнавать) новые вещи
to deal with - иметь дело с (кем-л.)
to include – включать (в себя), содержать (в себе)
handicraft – ремесло, ручная работа
to fix as a hobby – выбирать в качестве хобби
stamp – (почтовая) марка
coin – монета
record – видео- или аудиозапись (на любом виде носителя), грампластинка (виниловый
музыкальный диск)
postcard – открытка
a good deal of money – много денег
to collect paintings – собирать художественные полотна (картины)
rare – редкий
art objects – произведения искусства
in this case – в этом случае
to be a rather expensive activity.
to exist – существовать
quite a different sort of leisure activities – совсем другой вид проведения досуга
to bet – держать пари, спорить на деньги
to gamble – играть в азартные игры
to give hope for a huge prize – давать надежду на огромный приз
to arouse a sense of excitement – пробуждать (вызывать) чувство возбуждения (волнения)
consuming passion – всепоглощающая страсть
intention – намерение, стремление
to make money from a hobby – "делать" деньги посредством хобби
to lead to a trouble – приводить к беде
to be wise – быть мудрым, благоразумным
to put down a hobby – отказаться от хобби
as soon as possible – как можно скорее