Shoes and Health

Shoes should be ... with the idea that they are made to ... and support the ... . They should be ... for shape, .. . and the ... of the material.

... is no guarantee that ... will fit, and people should ... shoes that follow the ... of the foot. Only with ... fitting shoes will the wearer avoid the ... of having the small ... of the foot pushed out of ... .

Match each of the following types of footwear with the correct number in the picture below.

... boot

... clog

... sandal

... wellington

... moccasin

... slipper

... trainer

... riding-boot

Choose the right answer.

1. I don’t know how you manage to walk with such high ... on your shoes.

1. heels

2. laces

3. straps

4. toes

2. Her shoes were so old that her ... were sticking out of them.

1. fingers

2. thumbs

3. tips

4. toes

3. What ... shoes do you take?

1. length

2. measure

3. scale

4. size

4. No, these shoes ... my toes. Let me try a larger size, please.

1. break

2. compress

3. hold

4. pinch

5. The first thing he did was to ... his shoelaces and take his shoes off.

1. disconnect

2. mislead

3. unpack

4. undo

6. These leather shoes are made ... .

1. at hand

2. by hand

3. in hand

4. with hand

7. If I could ... these shoes a little, they would be much more comfortable.

1. expand

2. grow

3. increase

4. stretch

8. She bought some green shoes to ... her green dress and handbag.

1. equal

2. match

3. mate

4. pair

9. You need a good ... pair of boots for mountain climbing.

1. rough

2. rude

3. rusty

4. tough

10. You really ought to ... your shoes repaired.

1. do

2. get

3. make

4. take

Match each of the following parts of the shoe with the correct number in the picture below.

... eyelet

... heel

... shoe-lace

... lining

... sole

...toe-cap

... tongue

...upper

What do the following symbols mean? Match the symbols with the correct instructions.

... do not wash

... hand-wash in lukewarm water

... do not use chlorine bleach

... dry flat

... tumble dry

... hang to dry

... drip-dry

... do not iron

... dry-clean only

Give the names of the following items.

Character

Vocabulary

ambitious

amiable

arrogant

attentive

boastful

broad-minded (narrow-minded)

casual

complacent

conceited

callous

calm (placid)

courteous

cruel

cunning (sly)

diligent

easy-going

fair (unfair)

faithful

fault (flaw, drawback, shortcoming)

generous

gifted

greedy

hard-working

haughty

honest

hostile

idle (idler)

indifferent

intelligent

irresolute

mean

mediocre

meek

merciful (merciless)

miserable

modest

moody (grim)

neat

obedient (disobedient)

polite (impolite)

reliable (unreliable)

reserved

reasonable (unreasonable)

resourceful

scornful

scoundrel

selfish

self-reliant

silly

slacker

sloven

smart

sober-minded

sociable

spendthrift

stingy

straightforward

strict

stupid

strong-willed

stubborn

superstitious

thrifty

treacherous

touchy

wicked

wise

Read the following descriptions of eight different people, and write their names in the appropriate box depending on their personality.

A Name: _____	B Name: _____	C Name: _____	D Name: _____
Tetchy Bossy Conceited Bigoted Bitchy	Reliable Punctual Industrious Timid Absent-minded	Stoical Witty Impulsive Garrulous Gregarious	Mean Obstinate Generous Changeable Obedient
E Name: ______	F Name: _____	G Name: _____	H Name: _____
Optimistic Independent Cheerful Artistic Easy-going	Intellectual Suspicious Pessimistic Untidy Lazy	Romantic Sensitive Energetic Creative Adventurous	Popular Honest Ambitious Open-minded Friendly

1. My girlfriend Julie is always doing something. When she isn’t making things with her hands, she is risking her life doing dangerous activities like parachuting or bungee jumping. She loves it when I buy her flowers, take her out or say nice things about her, but she gets very upset if I say anything horrible to her.

2. My sister Molly seems to be a different person every day! Sometimes she will be buying presents for everyone, and at other times she resents spending even the smallest amount of money. One day she will do whatever people tell her to do, the next day she refuses to even listen to them, especially once she’s made her mind up about something.

3. Betty has a very high opportunity of herself and is always saying nasty things about other people. She gets irritated very quickly and likes to tell people what to do. She always believes, often unreasonably, that she is right and best, especially in matters of religion, politics or race.

4. Charlie has always wanted to be a painter. He loves to do his own thing, and rarely loses his temper. He always seems to be happy, and has great hopes for the future.

5. Richard says he wants to be Prime Minister one day, but I doubt he would be a good politician. Why? Well, for a start he always tells the truth. Secondly, he gets on well with everybody, and everyone likes him. And above all, he is very tolerant of other people.

6. Mary is always expecting bad things to happen, and never trusts strangers. She never seems to do any work and her room is always a mess. She likes to spend her time reading academic textbooks.

7. Joanne is very sociable and enjoys the company of other people. She tends to talk a lot, but she often does things without thinking of the consequences, but always manages to remain calm when things go wrong.

8. Bob is easily frightened, especially of his boss, which is probably why he’s never late for work. He is often so concerned with his own thoughts that he forgets things. On the other hand, he works hard and is somebody you can trust and depend on at all times.

Listen to the text «The English».

Choose the correct answer:

1. The text is about

1. the fire that is the focus of English home.

2. the picture of the aristocratic Englishman.

3. the reputation that the English people have.

2. What are the French supposed to be?

1. gay, fond of champagne

2. dull, fond of military uniform

3. energetic and vulgar

1. What are the English reputed to be?

1. efficient, fond of parades

2. cold, reserved

3. energetic

1. What nation is steady, easy-going, and fond of sports?

1. the French

2. the Germans

3. the English

1. What houses do the English people prefer?

1. small houses, built for one family

2. big houses, built for one family

3. small houses, built for two or more families

1. What is the focus of the English home?

1. the ceremony of English coffee

2. the open fire

3. the ceremony of Indian tea

1. Why is central heating kept so low in the English home?

1. Because it is not installed well in the English home.

2. Because the English don't want to pay much for keeping central heating high.

3. Because the English get nervous headaches from stuffiness in their home.

8. What is the picture of the aristocratic Englishman?

1. dressed in silks, smoking a pipe

2. dressed in tweeds, smoking a pipe

3. dressed in cottons, smoking a pipe

Complete these sentences.

1. Almost every nation has a … of some kind.

2. The Germans are supposed to be dull, formal, efficient, fond of …, and parades.

3. The Americans are supposed …, energetic, and vulgar.

4. The English are a nation of … - … - … .

5. There is no place like …, they say.

6. The fire is the … of the English home.

7. Even when central heating is … it is kept low in the English home.

8. Americans and Russians get … in the English home.

9. The English get nervous headaches from … in their home.

10. The English are amongst the most … people in the world.

11. The English have a genius for ….

Do the comprehension test. Agree (+) or disagree (-) with the following statements.

1. The French are supposed to be gay, fond of champagne.

2. The Germans are supposed to be boastful, energetic and vulgar.

3. The English are reputed to be dull, formal, fond of military uniforms.

4. There is no place like home, the English say.

5. The English prefer big houses, built for one family.

6. The garden is the focus of the English home.

7. Other nations go out to cafes or sit round the cocktail bar.

8. Americans and Russians get chilblains in the English home.

9. Central heating is kept low in the English home.

10. The English get nervous headaches from cold in their home.

11. The aristocratic Englishman is dressed in tweeds, smoking a pipe, walking with his dog at his heels.

12. The English can be ruthless.

13. The English are generous in small matters but more cau­tious in big ones.

Answer these questions.

1. What characteristic can you give to the Russians? Are they gay or dull?

2. Are they fond of military uniforms and parades like the Ger­mans?

3. Are they boastful, vulgar like the Americans? Are they cold, reserved like the English?

Retell the text «The English».

Complete each sentence with a word. Use each word once only.

Ambitious

Greedy

Polite

Sociable

Brave

Imaginative

Proud

Stubborn

Grateful

Kind

Snobbish

Tolerant

1. I think I’ll stay here on my own, I’m not feeling very … today.

2. Diana wants to get to the top in her company. She is very … .

3. It’s not … to stare at people and say nothing.

4. I think you have to be very … to write a novel.

5. Thank you for helping. It was very … of you.

6. Peter refuses to change his mind, although he is wrong. He’s so … .

7. It was very … of Shella to put out the fire on her own.

8. Our neighbors look down on us. They are a bit … .

9. Don’t eat all the cakes! You really are becoming … !

10. If you lend me the money, I’ll be very …!

11. I am very … of my new motorbike.

12. My parents don’t mind my crazy hairstyle. They are very … .

Read the clues and complete the crossword.

ACROSS

1. She doesn’t think about anything seriously or have any deep feelings. She’s so ….

6. He’s always …. He’s never in a hurry and he’s always calm.

8. She is the most … person in the school. Everybody likes her.

10. He is very … . If he says he’ll do something, then he does it.

13. She’s very … . She never complains about the pain she is in all the time.

14. She always tells the truth. She’s very … .

15. He is a very … teacher. He doesn’t get cross even when he has to repeat something three times.

17. They were very … when we said they could stay in our house while we were away.

DOWN

1. He never drinks and drives. He is too … to do something silly like that.

2. She’s going to travel around the world for six months on her own. She must be very … .

3. She always has fun at parties because she’s so bright and … .

4. He never smiles and always looks … . I don’t know what his problem is.

5. She’s only 17 but she seems much older. She’s very … for her age.

7. He makes her … when he looks at other girls.

9. She looks … . Why does she always wear such strange clothes?

11. They are very rich but they are also really … with their money. They give wonderful presents.

12. He got 100% in all his exams. His parents are really … of him.

16. She’s always … and friendly. You always feel welcome at her house.

Match the words with the descriptions. Use each word once only.

Bad-tempered

Determined

Lazy

Reliable

Cheerful

Frank

Mean

Selfish

Considerate

Honest

Punctual

Sympathetic

1. You always arrive on time.

2. You are always happy.

3. You do what you say you will do.

4. You say exactly what you think.

5. You don’t think about the needs of others.

6. You have a strong wish to get what you want.

7. You are unkind, or not willing to spend money.

8. You easily become angry with others.

9. You think about the needs of others.

10. You tell the truth and obey the law.

11. You understand the feelings of others.

12. You try to avoid work if you can.

Underline the most suitable word or phrase.

1. Please don’t push. It’s very bad-tempered / rude / unsympathetic.

2. Jack hates spending money. He’s rather frank / greedy / mean.

3. Our teacher is very proud / strict / tolerant and won’t let us talk in class.

4. Helen never does her homework. She is rather gentle / lazy / reliable.

5. I didn’t talk to anyone at the party because I felt ambitious / lonely / shy.

6. When Harry saw his girlfriend dancing with Paul he felt jealous / selfish / sentimental.

7. I don’t like people who are noisy and aggressive / courageous / sociable.

8. Thanks for bringing us a present. It was very adorable / grateful / thoughtful of you.

9. Teresa never gets angry with the children. She is very brave / patient / pleasant.

10. Tom always pays for everyone when we go out. He’s so cheerful / generous / honest.

Describe the people below using adjectives.

Clumsy

Cynical

Dynamic

Elegant

Genuine

Gullible

Illiterate

Intellectual

Intimidating

Skilful

Superstitious

Tolerant

Tough

Versatile

Weird

1. Dustin Hoffman can take on almost any kind of role – comic, tragic, bizarre, characters, everything.

2. My daughter believes absolutely everything you tell her. But she is only five.

3. My grandfather can’t read or write. He worked on the family farm from the age of seven.

4. In my family we say that my brother has two left hands. He breaks everything.

5. My wife only wears designer clothes, and they look perfect on her.

6. My mother is a thinker, always discussing issues and reading.

7. My brother-in-law makes beautiful furniture. It’s great to watch him working.

8. My aunt spends her life reading horoscopes, she carries lucky charms around with her, and she never, ever walks under a ladder!

9. My father is an old-style communist, but he seems to get on with everybody, whatever their politics.

10. My niece is a bit strange. She goes around wearing all black clothes and purple lipstick. She listens to old heavy metal bands.

11. My sister-in-law has had lots of trouble in her life, but she survives – and nobody pushes her around.

12. With my uncle, «what you see is what you get». He never says anything unless he means it, and he really cares about people.

13. My eldest son is always creating something. He’s full of energy.

14. My cousin Vinnie always suspects everyone’s motives.

15. My grandmother has terribly strong views on things, and not many people dare to contradict her.

Find the Russian equivalents for the following proverbs and use the latter in a proper context.

1. A good name is better than riches.

2. A little body often harbours a great soul.

3. A word is enough to the wise.

4. All that glitters is not gold.

5. Handsome is as handsome does.

6. He that is full of himself is very empty.

7. You cannot judge a tree by its bark.

Translate the following quotations and comment upon them.

• The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs Charles de Gaulle

• I sincerely wish ingratitude was not so natural to the human heart as it is. Alexander Hamilton

• You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all the time. Abraham Lincoln

• Human nature is rarely uniform. Waller Scott

Write a short description of two people different in appearance. Touch upon their face, general appearance, clothes.

Write an essay on one of the following topics:

1. My self-portrait.

2. What kind of people do you get on with best?

3. Looking through a family album.

Listen to the text «Russian Character».

Choose the right answers.

1. The text is about

1. superstitions in Russia.

2. differences in character between Russians and Westerners.

3. Russian character.

2. What is considered unfriendly in Russia?

1. When guests are fed and well looked after.

2. When guests are offered only tea and coffee.

3. When guests are offered a lot of food.

3. Why is a person welcomed like a long lost friend in Russia?

1. Because a person lives in another country.

2. Because a person was lost some years ago.

3. Because Russian people respect their friends.

4. Where do Russian people entertain traditionally?

1. in a restaurant

2. at home

3. at their friends' house

5. Where do Russians like to chat about money, inflation, and the political situation?

1. in a kitchen

2. in a bath

3. in a bed

6. What do Russians consider the British to be?

1. too polite

2. too rude

3. too curious

7. What do Russians consider Westerners to be?

1. naive

2. happy

3. sad

Complete these sentences.

1. Russian people are generally … and….

2. Guests to a Russian home are always made the centre of ….

3. When going to a Russian family's home for dinner, a … spread will be laid on.

4. Russians like to… about life.

5. Russians like to speak about money, … , and the politi­cal situation.

6. Russians are more … than Westerners.

7. They also consider most Westerners to be ….

Do the comprehension test. Agree (+) or disagree (—) with the follow­ing statements.

1. Guests to a Russian home are fed and well looked after.

2. The western habit of offering only tea and coffee is consid­ered friendly.

3. Russians consider the British too rude.

4. Foreigners can find that relationships with Russian friends can be very intense.

5. According to the superstition if you whistle indoors, your money will fly out.

6. It is considered lucky if a black cat crosses your path.

7. It is considered unlucky if you drop and break something into pieces.

h) According to the superstition if you have to return into the house after leaving it, you should look in the mir­ror.

Answer the questions.

Do you have any superstitions?

What are they?

Write:

1. about your first meeting with someone who later became your close friend. What were some of the things you no­ticed about him or her when you first saw him or her?

2. your first letter to your imaginary English pen-friend. Give him or her a good idea of your appearance, personality and interests.

3. about one of the books you have read, explaining which of the characters you admired or liked and which of the cha­racters you found less/least attractive.