- •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
7.2. Topics for Round Table Discussions
1. Traditional Breeding vs. Modern Technologies.
2. Genetic Technologies: Proponents’ Views.
3. Food Labelling: Pros and Cons.
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
All words and expressions are given strictly alphabetically with the number(s) of the module(s) where they are actively introduced.
A
abolition n M5
abrogate v M6
accrue v M6
addiction n M7
adherent n M6
adolescent adj M7
adversary n M6
afflict v M8
affluent adj M5
anthrax n M6
applicable adj M8
applicable adj M8
assassination n M6
assess v M8
atrocity n M5
atrophy v M7
attain a goal M6
attainment n M5
auspices n pl M5
average adj M5
avert v M5
axis of evil M6
B
ban n M5
be addicted to sth M7
be aware of sth M7
be hooked on sth M7
be knotted up M7
be lulled into sth M7
benefit n M7
besiege v M5
binge v M7
biological agents M6
bipolarity n M6
blood vessel M7
box-office receipts M5
break into v M5
breed n M8
brethren n pl M5
burden n M5
C
calamity n M5
carbohydrates n. M7
cardiovascular adj M7
catch up v M5
cause mass casualties M6
cell n M7
charity n M5
cholesterol n M7
circumvent v M8
code of conduct M5
coercion n M6
coloring n M7
combat terrorism M6
combatant n M6
communication breakdown M7
compatible adj M5
complement v M8
comply v M8
concession n M6
concoct a bomb M6
conduct surveillance M6
confer v M8
consume v M8
contagious adj M6
contrast n M5
controversial adj M5
convergence n M5
convert v M8
counter v M5
counterpart n M8
crave for sth M7
crepe n M5
crowd out v M5
cuisine n M7
culprit n M7
cut back on sth M7
D
daunt v M8
death toll M6
decade n M5
decay v M8
defeat terrorism M6
deliberately adv M6
densely populated adj M5
denunciation n M6
deprive v M6
detachment n M5
detect weapons and explosives M6
development n M5
diet v M7
directive n M8
disperse v M6
displace v M5
disrupt v M5 M8
distinct adj M5
disturb v M8
disturbance n M8
divergent adj M8
DNA M7 M8
dramatic adj M5
E
eat out v M7
edible adj M8
embrace v M5 M8
emergence n M8
endanger v M6
endurance n M7
enzyme n M8
evenly adv M5
evolve v M5 M8
exceed v M5
exercise equipment M7
exertion n M6
expediency n
exposure n M5 M8
F
fall apart phr v M7
famine n M5
famished adj M7
feel under par M7
fertilise v M8
festivities n pl M5
fiber n M5
fill up v M7
fits and starts M5
flow n M5
food consumption M7
forestall v M6
formula n M5
free weights M7
gene n M8
generic adj M8
genome n M8
get stamped with M8
ghettoize v M6
give rise to sth M8
greasy adj M7
grossly adv M8
gulp down v M7
gym n M7
H
harness v M6
hectic adj M6
hijack v M6
homogenization n M5
household adj M5
hyperventilate v M7
I
identity n M5
immense adj M5
immersion n M8
implement v M8
impose v M5
incentive n M5
incite terrorists M6
incommunicado n M6
inconvenience v M7
incur v M5
inference n M5
inflation-adjusted adj M5
inflict casualties M6
inject v M8
insert v M8
insertion n M8
instill v M6
integral adj M5
intimidation n M6
intricate adj M8
inward-oriented adj M5
irregular warfare M6
isolate terrorists M6
jogging n M7
junk food M7
L
label v M8
law enforcement M6
legitimacy n M6
life expectance M5
life expectancy M5
living standards n M5
longevity n M7
low-fat adj M7
lure v M6
M
make (out) a case M5
maleficence n M6
mandatory adj M8
markup n M5
martial law M6
mate v M8
mature adj M8
merit n M5
mess n M7
meticulous adj M8
mitigate v M6
mores n pl M5
mosque n M5
multilateral adj M5
multipolarity n M6
multitude n M5
muscle n M7
myriad n M5
N
neglect n M5
nexus n M6
noxious adj M6
nutrient n M7
nutrition n M8
nutritious adj M7
O
obese adj M7
obesity n M7
obtain power M6
OECD M5
oppression n M6
outrage n M5
outward-oriented adj M5
overindulge v M7
overthrow regime M6
overweight adj M7
P
paddy fields M8
palate n M8
paltry adj M5
pastry n M5
pathogen n M6
peer n M5
per capita M5
perception n M5
permissiveness n M6
perpetrate v M5
physical destructiveness M6
physique n M7
plight n M5
politically correct term M7
pose a serious threat M6
pose a threat M6
precise adj M8
predisposition n M8
preservative n M7
prevent dire consequences M6
pride oneself v M5
prioritize v M7
processed food M7
profound adj M5
projection n M8
proponent n M5 M8
provision n M8
pull-up n M7
pursue terrorists M6
push-up n M7
R
random n M8
reach for a cigarette M7
reach peak M6
recipe n M7
recipient adj M8
recoup v M5
relate v M8
relevant adj M8
rescind v M6
residual n/adj M8
resist aggression M6
retaliate v M6
reveal v M8
reverse v M5
riding n M7
right mix of sth M8
rigorous adj M6
rigorous adj M8
rope jumping M7
S
sacrifice v M8
sanctuary n M6
screen v M8
scrutinize v M8
seagoing adj M5
secularism n M5
set a deadline M7
silence v M8
sit-up n M7
skip one’s lunch M7
slab n M8
sought-after adj M8
specialty n M8
species n pl M8
splurge v M7
spur v M5
stake n M5
step up security measures M6
strain n M8
strenuous adj M5
stretching n M7
strife n M6
stuff v M7
subsidy n M5
substance n M8
substantially adv M5
subvert v M6
superficial adj M8
T
tension n M7
terrorism n M6
terrorist adj M6
tiny adj M5
tissue n M8
tolerant adj M5
trickle n M5
turn one’s noses up at sth M8
U
unipolarity n M6
uphold the rule of law M6
urban sprawl M8
V
validity n M8
versus prep M5
viability n M5
vital adj M8
vitality n M5
volatile adj M5
vulnerability v M6
W
war on terror M6
weaponize v M6
weight-lifting n M7
welfare n M5
wholesome adj M7
withdraw v M8
withdrawal n M5
workout n M7
Y
yield n M8
1 Компетенции, содержащиеся в пункте 2, относятся исключительно к сфере изучения иностранного языка и изложены в трактовке по документам ЕС (1996) «Современные языки: изучение, преподавание, оценка. Общеевропейская компетенция владения иностранным языком» и Европейскому языковому портфелю (1997).