- •Рецензенты:
- •Авторы:
- •1) Коммуникационные компетенции.
- •2) Коммуникативная компетенция владения иностранным языком1.
- •Часть 2
- •1.2. Lead-in Discussion. Answer the following questions.
- •2.1. Skim the text below and find the definition of hdi.
- •How to Make Globalization Work for the Poor
- •2.1.1. Comprehension Questions
- •2.1.2. Key Vocabulary
- •2.2.1. Notes
- •2.2.2. Comprehension Questions
- •2.2.3. Key Vocabulary
- •3.1.1. Comprehension Questions
- •3.1.2. Key Vocabulary
- •3.2. Scan the text below and find the facts proving that globalization influences local cultures. Globalization vs. Local Cultures
- •3.2.1. Comprehension Questions
- •3.2.2. Key Vocabulary
- •4.1.1. Comprehension Questions
- •4.1.2. Key Vocabulary
- •4.2. Skim the following text and explain what the term “multinational family farm” means. Protecting Family Farms
- •4.2.1. Comprehension Questions
- •4.2.2. Key Vocabulary
- •5.1.1. Match the words and phrases with their definitions.
- •5.1.2. Match the words and phrases with their definitions.
- •5.1.3. Match the words and phrases with their definitions.
- •5.2.1. Give the Russian equivalents for the following words and expressions from texts (focus 2).
- •5.2.2. Give the Russian equivalents for the following words and expressions from texts (focus 3).
- •5.2.3. Give the Russian equivalents for the following words and expressions from the texts (focus 4).
- •5.3.1. Find the English equivalents in texts (focus 2) for the following Russian words and phrases.
- •5.3.2. Find English equivalents in texts (focus 3) for the following Russian words and phrases.
- •5.3.3. Find the English equivalents in the texts (focus 4) for the following Russian words and phrases.
- •5.4.1. Translate the following sentences into English, using the key vocabulary of the module, paying special attention to the words in bold type.
- •5.4.2. Translate the following sentences into English, using the key vocabulary of the module, paying special attention to the words in bold type.
- •5.4.3. Translate the following sentences into English, using the key vocabulary of the module, paying special attention to the words in bold type.
- •6.1. Render the following text in English.
- •6.2. Render the following text in English. Какую опасность несут глобальные информационные технологии?
- •6.3. Write an essay of 250 words covering the major challenges of globalization.
- •7.1. Topics for Oral Discussion
- •7.2. Topics for Round Tables
- •7.3. Surf on the Web to find information on the recent globalization progress. Make up a report on your findings.
- •1.2. Lead-in Discussion. Answer the following questions.
- •2.1. Study the Key Concepts. Sum up the major points. Key Concepts
- •Truisms and Terror
- •2.2.1. Comprehension Questions
- •2.2.2. Key Vocabulary
- •3.1. Study the Key Concepts. Sum up the major points. Key Concepts
- •3.2. Read the article about the nature of the threat posed by Al-Qaeda today and discuss the roots of Islamic extremism with your group mates. Three Lessons from London
- •3.2.1. Comprehension Questions
- •3.3.3. Key Vocabulary
- •3.4. Study the Key Concepts. Sum up the major points. Key Concepts
- •3.5. Read the text below. Combating terrorism
- •3.5.1. Comprehension Questions
- •3.5.2. Key Vocabulary
- •3.6. Skim the following text to define bioterrorism. Preparing for the Worst: Bioterrorism
- •3.6.1. Comprehension.
- •3.6.2. Key Vocabulary
- •4.1. Look through the text to find what it is about. Read the text paying attention to every detail. Safer by degrees
- •4.1.1. Comprehension questions
- •4.1.2. Key Vocabulary
- •5.1.1. Match the words and phrases with their Russian equivalents.
- •5.1.2. Match the words and phrases with their Russian equivalents.
- •5.1.3. Match the words and phrases with their definitions.
- •5.2.1. Give the Russian equivalents for the following words and expressions from texts (focus 2).
- •5.2.2. Give the Russian equivalents for the following words and expressions from texts (focus 3 - 3.1).
- •5.2.3. Give the Russian equivalents for the following words and expressions from the texts (focus 3 - 3.4).
- •5.3.1. Give the English equivalents (focuSes 2-4) for the following Russian words and phrases.
- •5.4.1. Translate the following, using the key vocabulary of the module (focus 1/ focus 2).
- •5.4.2. Translate the following, using the key vocabulary of the module (focus 3/ focus 4).
- •6.1. Render the following article in English. Sum up the English version of 6.1. Some useful vocabulary:
- •Глобальная паутина террора
- •6.2. Render the following article in English. Террорист – национальный герой Америки. Был… Его звали д.Купер
- •6.3. Write an essay of 250 words covering the subject of the module.
- •7.1. Topics for Oral Discussion.
- •7.2. Read the summary of the World Economic Forum.
- •7.3. Surf on the Web to find recent information on terrorism. Make up a report on your findings.
- •1.2. Lead-in Discussion. Answer the following questions.
- •2.1.Scan the article and say how Americans feel about nutrition. Fat America
- •2.1.1. Key Vocabulary
- •2.1.2. Now read the above article once again and answer the following questions.
- •2.2. Skim the text and find the facts the author uses to prove how smoking affects a human body. Giving Up Smoking – What You Can Do About It
- •2.2.1. Key Vocabulary
- •2.2.2. Comprehension Questions
- •3.1. Look through the text given below and say what all these recommendations have in common. Best tips and recommendations for you to keep your weight under control and maintain healthy life-style
- •1. Give yourself 10 good reasons.
- •5. Stop the “what, crumbs have calories?” syndrome.
- •12. Go international.
- •13. Write before you bite.
- •14. Friend-proof your program.
- •16. Power up with a partner.
- •17. Eat with awareness.
- •18. Go ahead – have your favorite foods.
- •19. Practice the never-miss-a-meal habit.
- •20. Try the 10-minute solution.
- •3.1.2. Comprehension Questions
- •3.2. Skim the text and distinguish the factors influencing the quality of our food described by the author. What Food Is Good For us?
- •3.2.1. Key Vocabulary
- •3.2.2. Comprehension Questions
- •4.1. Look through the text and say, what facts prove that exercise is so vital for a human body. Exercise – Why Is It So Vital?
- •4.2.1. Key Vocabulary
- •4.2.2. Comprehension Questions
- •4.2. Skim the text and compare those indicators described in the text with those which make you feel stressed. Stress - Stamp it out and Ease the Pressure
- •4.2.1. Key Vocabulary
- •4.2.2. Comprehension Questions
- •5.1.1. Match the words and phrases with their definitions.
- •5.1.2.Match the words and phrases with their definitions.
- •5.1.3. Match the words and phrases with their definitions.
- •5.2.1. Give the Russian equivalents for the following words and expressions from texts (focus 2).
- •5.4.2. Paraphrase the following sentences using the key vocabulary of the module (focus 3).
- •5.4.3. Paraphrase the following sentences using the key vocabulary of the module (focus 4).
- •6.1. Translate the following text into English making use of the key vocabulary of the Focus 2. Единственный в мире совершенно здоровый народ
- •6.2. Render the following text in English. Try to make use of the relevant vocabulary you studied in this module. Почему мы переедаем?
- •6.3. Write an essay of 300-350 words on a healthy life-style you think is the best. Focus on either healthy eating or exercises.
- •7.1. Topics for Oral Discussion
- •7.2. Look into the following statements and agree or disagree with them.
- •It’s been a hard day at work. After leaving the office you…
- •What your score means
- •1.1. Express your point of view on the following questions.
- •1.2. Look through the text below. The Fundamentals – Genes and Genetics
- •1.3. Lead-in Discussion. Answer the following questions.
- •1.4. Key Vocabulary
- •2.1. Read the text below and find in what ways genetic engineering affects agriculture. Genetic Engineering (ge) and Traditional Breeding Methods: a Technical Perspective
- •2.1.1. Comprehension Questions
- •2.1.2. Key Vocabulary
- •2.2. Read the text below and explain the author’s point of view concerning ge food; explain the title of the article.
- •Filling Tomorrow's Rice Bowl:
- •Genetic Engineers Are Applying Their Skills
- •To Tropical Crops
- •Three into Four Will Go
- •2.2.1. Comprehension Questions
- •2.2.2. Key Vocabulary
- •3.1. Read the text and find the facts proving that ge foods represent certain danger for people The Difference between Traditional Breeding Methods and Genetic Engineering
- •3.1.1. Comprehension Questions
- •3.1.2. Key Vocabulary
- •3.2. Skim the text below and find the facts proving that ge is very profitable. How to Clone a Tasty t-Bone
- •Source: Time, 2006, July 10
- •3.2.1. Comprehension Questions
- •3.2.2. Key Vocabulary
- •Focus 4
- •4.1. Read the text below and find the facts proving that safety assessment of ge foods is essential for people’s health.
- •Inadequate Safety Assessment of ge Foods
- •Why did this unreliable assessment method appear?
- •4.1.1. Comprehension Questions
- •4.1.2. Key Vocabulary
- •4.2. Skim the text below and say what its essence is.
- •4.2.1. Comprehension Questions
- •4.2.2. Key Vocabulary
- •5.1.1. Match the words and phrases with their equivalents (focus 2).
- •5.1.2. Match the words and phrases with their equivalents (focus 3).
- •5.1.3. Match the words and phrases with their equivalents (focus 4).
- •5.2.1. Give the Russian equivalents for the following words and expressions from texts (focus 2).
- •5.2.2. Give the Russian equivalents for the following words and expressions from texts (focus 3).
- •5.2.3. Give the Russian equivalents for the following words and expressions from the texts (focus 4).
- •5.3.1. Find the English equivalents in texts (focus 2) for the following Russian words and phrases.
- •5.3.2. Find English equivalents in texts (focus 3) for the following Russian words and phrases.
- •5.3.3. Find the English equivalents in the texts (focus 4) for the following Russian words and phrases.
- •5.4.1. Paraphrase the following, using the key vocabulary of the module (focus 2).
- •5.4.2. Paraphrase the following, using the key vocabulary of the module (focus 3).
- •5.4.3. Paraphrase the following, using the key vocabulary of the module (focus 4).
- •6.1. Render the following text into English using the active vocabulary. Научные факты опасности генной инженерии
- •6.2. Write an essay of 300-500 words on the challenges of genetic technologies in modern world.
- •6.3. Render the following text into English using the active vocabulary. Продовольственная безопасность населения России: состояние, тенденции, проблемы
- •6.4. Write an essay of 300-500 words on the food problems Russia comes across.
- •7.2. Topics for Round Table Discussions
- •7.3. Surf on the Web to find information of genetically modified food. Make up a report on the recent developments in the sphere.
- •Vocabulary Index
2.1.1. Comprehension Questions
Does the author claim that GE represents a natural extension of traditional breeding methods? Prove your/his point of view.
Explain the process of GE of plants and animals.
Why does the author disapprove of GE?
What are the side-effects of GE?
What do they result from?
Are there any positive side-effects? Why is GE necessary for agriculture?
2.1.2. Key Vocabulary
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TRANSLATION |
EXAMPLES AND NOTES |
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assess v
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оценивать; определять стоимость |
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validity n
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действительность; законность; обоснованность |
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gene n |
ген |
is in the genes |
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fertilise v |
удобрять; биол. оплодотворять |
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circumvent v |
обмануть; обойти; перехитрить; расстраивать; опрокидывать (планы) |
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disrupt v |
разрывать; разрушать; тж. перен. подрывать |
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nutrition n |
питание, пища; наука о питании |
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confer v |
даровать, присуждать; совещаться; обсуждать
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mature adj |
зрелый, спелый; созревший, готовый; подлежащий оплате |
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inject v |
впрыскивать, вводить; впрыскивать; вдувать |
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random n/adj |
сделанный или выбранный наугад |
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decay v |
гнить, разлагаться; портиться ухудшаться, хиреть |
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2.2. Read the text below and explain the author’s point of view concerning ge food; explain the title of the article.
Filling Tomorrow's Rice Bowl:
Genetic Engineers Are Applying Their Skills
To Tropical Crops
Every hectare of paddy fields in Asia provides enough rice to feed 27 people. Fifty years from now, according to some projections, each hectare will have to cater for 43. Converting more land to paddy is not an option, since suitable plots are already in short supply. In fact, in many of the continent's most fertile river basins, urban sprawl is consuming growing quantities of prime rice-farming land. Moreover, global warming is likely to make farmers' lives increasingly difficult, by causing more frequent droughts in some places and worse flooding in others. Scientists at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) doubt it is possible to improve productivity as much as is needed through better farming practices or the adoption of new strains derived from conventional cross-breeding. Instead, they aim to improve rice yields by 50% using modern genetic techniques.
The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), a network of research institutes of which IRRI is a member, unveiled a series of schemes intended to protect crop yields against the ill effects of global warming. Many involve genetic engineering—which is generally embraced by farmers in poor countries even if some Western consumers turn their noses up at it. Some, though, only use genetics to identify useful genes. For example, IRRI's scientists have found a gene that allows an Indian rice strain to survive total immersion for several weeks, and have cross-bred it into a strain favoured by farmers in flood-prone Bangladesh. In trials, the new plant produced as much rice as the original under normal conditions, but over twice as much after prolonged flooding. This trait could increase the world's rice harvest dramatically, since flooding damages some 20m hectares (50m acres) of rice each year out of a total crop of 150m hectares.
By far the most ambitious project on CGIAR's list, though, involves transforming the way in which rice photosynthesises. That will require some serious genetic restructuring.