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- •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
5.4.1. Paraphrase the following, using the key vocabulary of the module (focus 2).
GE is considered to be a very complicated but absolutely crude technology.
Water is indispensable for any living creature.
He is grown-up enough to be responsible for his actions.
It’s rather difficult to evaluate all the side-effects that could appear due to insertion of a foreign gene into the host DNA.
Such an insertion can infringe the normal genetic order.
Rapidly growing cities threaten countryside.
Now because of the crisis everyone is under pressure of losing their jobs.
She is sure shat she has a gene for breast cancer.
Many consumers in Western countries don’t welcome GE foods.
Too much sugar will ruin your teeth.
What are your forecasts of economic growth for the coming year?
I don’t think such an argument has anything to do with the topic we are discussing.
We have thoroughly considered your claim and I regret to say it is groundless.
What a lovely spacious room, I will turn it into a living room.
Success of GE crops may not only increase productivity, but reduce the need for water and fertilizers.
I was fascinated by the book I took quite by chance.
Fertilized eggs are first removed from the animal of choice and then inserted with new genes.
5.4.2. Paraphrase the following, using the key vocabulary of the module (focus 3).
This model is vastly better than the same model of 2005.
Many scientists argue that very careful safety assessment tests are needed to anticipate the side-effects of GE food.
When a new gene is introduced into the “string of pearls” it lead to unpredictable breaks and appearance of unforeseen matters.
As GE is a new and crude technology there is a wide difference of opinions on this issue.
Everybody agreed that it was a piece of very careful research.
If you work or study hard for a long time without any relaxation it can result in an emotional breakdown.
The Health Department warns that because of a flu epidemic lots of people can get infected by the disease.
These goods are in great demand.
Even if the cloning works, there is no guarantee that the meat will be as delicious as the original.
Before signing any document you should go through it very thoroughly.
It’s of great importance! I need to talk to you!
Any injection of new genes can affect the precise sequence of genetic codes of the host organism and disrupt the functioning of the neighboring genes.
Extensive experience from toxicology shows that even the most careful safety assessment methods may fail to detect unexpected harmful molecules.
The supporters of this theory are very few.
The very best beef has special characteristics that make it particularly attractive to cloners.
Nobody knows how such alien genetic information will affect the functioning of the host organism.
Such important bodies of scientists as the US National Academy of Science and the Canadian analogue organization, the Royal Society and the UK Medical Research Council expressed rejections and criticism of the method of “substantial equivalence”.