- •Предисловие
- •Unit 1 the english we learn
- •The English Language in North America
- •Unit 2 kemerovo state university
- •St. Petersburg University
- •Unit 3 sport in russia.
- •1. Practise the pronunciation of the following words from the text.
- •5. Paraphrase the sentences using the synonyms from the box instead of the underlined words.
- •6. Complete the following sentences inserting the proper prepositions.
- •7. Complete the sentences with the appropriate English words.
- •8. Answer the following questions.
- •Sport in our life.
- •10. Give a talk on the topic “Sport in Russia”. Unit4 sport in great britain
- •The British and sport
- •Unit 5 sport in the usa.
- •1. Practise the pronunciation of the following words from the text.
- •2.Guess the meaning of the following international words. Consult a dictionary if necessary.
- •3. Give the Russian equivalents of the following English words and word combinations.
- •4. Give the English equivalents of the following Russian words and word combinations.
- •5. Agree or disagree with the following statements. Support your judgment.
- •6. Complete the sentences using the necessary information from the text.
- •7. Practise translating from Russian into English in writing.
- •9. Read the text and choose the correct answer.
- •Unit 6 the olympic games
- •Unit 7 my training
- •1. Practise the pronunciation of the following words from the text.
- •Defining Fitness
3. Give the Russian equivalents of the following English words and word combinations.
object, to score points, television network, sports event, team game, bicycle racing, long-distance running, to associate, ski-trip, to require, physical fitness, foreign visitors, excessive, to include, unusual, to contribute, hunting expedition, educational institutions, daily life, to be worth.
4. Give the English equivalents of the following Russian words and word combinations.
Игрок, поле, линия ворот, бита, мяч, лига, чемпионат, тренер, здоровье, принимать участие, соревноваться, организовать, школьная команда, национальная игра, профессиональный атлет, национальный герой, изобретать, популярный, бегать трусцой, здоровая нация.
5. Agree or disagree with the following statements. Support your judgment.
Americans are very fond of sport.
The most popular sports in the USA are: swimming, tennis, football.
American football is derived from the English game of cricket.
Baseball is a team game played with a bat and a ball by two teams of 9 players.
Baseball is the national game of the USA and it is very popular in Russia too.
Basketball was invented in 1895.
In the US professional athletes can become popular singers.
Americans are known as unhealthy nation.
Windsurfing, skate-boarding and beach volleyball, parasailing, kite surfing, triathlon were originated in America.
10)Triathlon includes swimming, horse racing and long-distance running.
6. Complete the sentences using the necessary information from the text.
1) Americans are … .
The most popular sports are … .
American football derives from … .
Baseball is a team game … .
Basketball was invented … .
Television networks spend millions of dollars to … .
In the US professional athletes … .
Sport is … .
Many Americans … .
10)Americans are known as … .
7. Practise translating from Russian into English in writing.
1. Большинство американцев ведут здоровый образ жизни 2. Футбол, баскетбол, бейсбол и хоккей – национальные виды спорта в Америке. 3. Бейсбол одна из самых популярных командных игр. 4. Многие необычные виды спорта, изобретенные американцами, стали популярны во всем мире 5.Самые важные спортивные состязания транслируются и их можно смотреть в прямом эфире. 6. В США профессиональные спортсмены могут стать национальными героями. 7. Спорт – это неотъемлемая часть жизни американцев. 8 Американцы выбирают бег трусцой и теннис, чтобы всегда быть в хорошей физической форме. 9. В каждой американской школе есть своя футбольная, бейсбольная или баскетбольная команда. 10. Многие иностранцы не могут понять чрезмерного увлечения американцев спортом.
Answer the following questions.
Are Americans interested in sport?
What are the most popular sports in the USA?
What other sports activities are popular in the USA?
Why are educational institutions associated with sports?
Do you know any outstanding American sportsman/woman?
Why are Americans known as healthy nation?
What unusual sports were originated in America?