- •Гавриленко о.В., Ильинцева а.В., Бондарева е.В.
- •Part I: Publishing unit 1 Publishers and Publishing
- •1. Match the words which are close in meaning:
- •2. Match the given words and word-combinations with their definitions.
- •3. Explain the meaning of the following words and word-combinations. Use them in the sentences of your own.
- •4. A. Translate the word-combinations given below.
- •5. Paraphrase the sentences given below. Use the words and phrases from the topic vocabulary instead of phrases shown in boldface.
- •6. Translate the sentences from Russian into English paying attention to the words and phrases from the topic vocabulary.
- •7. Say whether the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements.
- •8. Answer the following questions:
- •9. Agree or disagree. Give your reasons.
- •10. Make up a dialogue.
- •11. А. Read the Russian text below. Render it into English.
- •12. Speak on the topic “Publishers and Publishing”.
- •History of Publishing
- •(Part 1)
- •1. Find in the text the words which describe or mean the following:
- •2. Explain the meaning of the following words and word-combinations.
- •3. A. Translate the word combinations given below.
- •4. Paraphrase the following sentences. Use your own words instead of the topic vocabulary words and word combinations shown in boldface.
- •5. A. Insert prepositions (by, for, from, of, to, upon) where necessary:
- •6. Translate the sentences given below from Russian into English:
- •7. Answer the following questions:
- •8. Write and discuss.
- •9. A. Read the Russian text below. Render it into English.
- •10. Speak on the topic “History of Publishing”.
- •History of Publishing
- •(Part 2)
- •1. Match the given words and word-combinations with their definitions.
- •2. Explain the meaning of the following words and word-combinations. Use them in the sentences of your own.
- •3. A. Translate the word-combinations given below.
- •4. Paraphrase the following sentences. Use the words and phrases from the topic vocabulary instead of the words and word combinations shown in boldface.
- •5. Paraphrase the sentences from the text. Use your own words instead of the active vocabulary shown in boldface.
- •6. Translate the sentences from Russian into English.
- •7. Say whether the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements. Use Language Support from Unit 1.
- •8. Answer the following questions:
- •9. A. Pair work.
- •10. A. Read the Russian text below. Render it into English.
- •11. Speak on the topic “History of Publication: Periodical and Nonperiodical Publications”.
- •Categories of Publishing:
- •Trade, Textbook, Academic
- •1. Match the given words and word-combinations with their definitions.
- •2. Explain the meaning of the following word-combinations.
- •3. A. Translate the word-combinations given below.
- •4. Paraphrase the sentences given below. Use the words and phrases from the topic vocabulary instead of phrases shown in boldface.
- •5. Insert prepositions (by, for, in, into, of) where necessary:
- •6. Translate the sentences from Russian into English.
- •7. Answer the following questions:
- •8. Read the information about monographs below. Agree or disagree (use Language Support from Unit 1). Give your reasons.
- •9. A. Read the Russian texts below. Translate them into English.
- •10. Speak on the topic “Trade, Textbook and Academic Publishing”.
- •Categories of Publishing:
- •Reference and Self-Publishing
- •1. Match the words which are close in meaning:
- •2. Find in the text the words which describe or mean the following:
- •3. Writing. Explain the meaning of the following words and word-combinations.
- •4. A. Translate the word-combinations given below.
- •5. Insert prepositions (at, for, into, of, on) where necessary:
- •6.A. Translate these sentences into English orally.
- •7. Answer the following questions:
- •8. Speaking.
- •9. A. Read the Russian texts below. Translate them into English.
- •10. Speak on the topic “Categories of Publishing: Reference and Self-Publishing”.
- •Part II: Book
- •Types of Printing
- •1. Find the words and expressions from the vocabulary that have the following definitions
- •7. А. Translate the text into English Печать журналов
- •B. Write the main idea of the text in 2 – 3 sentences.
- •1. Find the words and expressions from the vocabulary that have the following definitions:
- •6. Translate these sentences into English
- •7. Answer the following questions:
- •9. Discussion point. Read the following quotations and express your point of view on them.
- •10. Retell the text pointing out the following periods in printing history: pre-printing period, first books, movable type advent, further development of printing.
- •11. Read the text about the inventor of the printing press and share what you have learnt about him with your group. What was unknown to you? What things were the most surprising?
- •12. Make a written summary of the previous text
- •1. Find the words and expressions from the topic vocabulary that have the following definitions
- •2. Paraphrase the expressions in italics using the topic vocabulary
- •3. Find English equivalents in the text. Make up your sentences with them
- •4. Finish the sentences paying attention to the vocabulary.
- •5. Arrange this book parts as they should go in the book (second column) and tell what they contain (third column)
- •6. Translate these sentences into Russian
- •7. Translate into English
- •8. Define if the following statements are true or false. Correct the false ones:
- •С. Read the following text. Text 9
- •1. Find the words and expressions from the vocabulary that have the following definitions
- •7. Translate the following sentences into English:
- •8. Answer the following questions:
- •9. Read the following quotations and express your point of view on them
- •Text 10
- •1. Match the given words and word-combination with their definitions.
- •2. Give Russian equivalents to the following:
- •3. Find English equivalents in the text. Make up your sentences with them.
- •4. Explain the meaning of the following words and word-combinations.
- •5. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Correct the false ones.
- •6. Answer the following questions:
- •7. A. Read information about some types of printed material. Give Russian equivalents to the words in italics.
- •9. Match the information (in the left column) with the type of printed material (in the right column).
- •10. Translate some facts about Japanese newspapers into English:
- •Unit 11 How Newspapers Are Produced (Part 2)
- •Text 11
- •1. Give Russian equivalents to the following:
- •2. Find English equivalents in the text. Make up your own sentences with them.
- •3. Match the given words and word-combination with their definitions.
- •4. Explain the meaning of the following words and word-combination.
- •5. Translate into English:
- •6. Decide whether the following statements are true or false.
- •7. Answer the following questions:
- •8. A. Read the text. Typical sections found in newspapers and magazines
- •9. Read the situations. Discuss the questions which are put in the end. Share your ideas with the group. Try to find the ideal solution.
- •11. A. Study the list of the daily newspapers in the world by average circulation. The figures are compiled by the World Association of Newspapers and represent each paper’s average circulation.
- •Unit 12 From the History of Newspapers
- •Text 12
- •1. Match the given words and word-combination with their definitions.
- •2. Explain the meaning of the following words and word-combination.
- •3. Give Russian equivalents to the following:
- •4. Find English equivalents in the text. Make up your sentences with them.
- •5. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements.
- •6. Answer the following questions:
- •7. A. Translate into English:
- •8. A. Read the text and guess the meaning of the underlined words and word-combinations. Gathering the news
- •9. Discuss the following questions and share your ideas with the group.
- •Unit 13 The Staff of a Newspaper
- •Text 13
- •1. Match the given words and word-combination with their definitions.
- •2. Give Russian equivalents to the following:
- •3. Find English equivalents in the text. Make up your own sentences with them.
- •4. What are these people responsible for? Use the information from Text 13.
- •5. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements.
- •6. Answer the following questions:
- •7. Writing. Write about 50-60 words describing a newspaper you have read recently.
- •8. A. Read the text. Code of Ethics The Washington Post
- •9. Discuss the following situations and questions. Share your ideas with the group.
- •Vocabulary
- •Литература
- •Contents
- •Unit 9 Transition to Digital Format
7. A. Read information about some types of printed material. Give Russian equivalents to the words in italics.
Pamphlet – small book with a soft cover, dealing with a specific topic, often political;
Leaflet – single sheet or folded sheets of paper giving information about something;
Brochure – thin book giving information about a company, travel, etc.
Prospectus – small, thin book like a magazine, which gives information about a school, college or university, or a company;
Flyer – single sheet giving information about some event, special offer, etc., often given out in the street;
Booklet – small thin book with a soft cover, often giving information about something;
Manual – book of detailed instructions how to use something;
B. Translate into Russian:
1. The Conservative Party published a pamphlet on the future of private education.
2. I picked up a leaflet about the museum when I was in town.
3. Do you have any brochures about Caribbean holidays?
4. Before you choose a university, you should send away for some prospectuses.
5. I was given a flyer about a new nightclub which is opening next month.
6. The tourist office has a free booklet of local walks.
7. This computer manual is impossible to understand!
8. Fill in the gaps with appropriate words given in ex. 7A.
1. I’ve decided to do my own car maintenance, so I’ve bought the …………… for my particular model.
2. Someone was giving out …………. in the town center today about a demonstration that’s going to take place on Saturday.
3. I love looking through holiday …………. and dreaming about flying off to exotic places.
4. I never read political …………….; they’re so boring.
5. This ……………… gives the opening times for the art gallery.
6. I’ve got this really useful …………….. with details of all the local sights.
7. I’ve read the ………….. and I like that university. I think I’ll apply.
9. Match the information (in the left column) with the type of printed material (in the right column).
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1. It lists all the requirements for entry. |
a) a political pamphlet on poverty |
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2. It exposes serious problems in the industry. |
b) a university prospectus |
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3. It draws attention to the fundamental issues. |
c) tourists brochure |
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4. It gives you the lowdown on accommodation. |
d) a newspaper article |
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5. It’s packed with useful tips. |
e) a guarantee leaflet with a new camera |
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6. It contains a lot of small print. |
f) a booklet about buying a house |
10. Translate some facts about Japanese newspapers into English:
1. Специализированные газеты объединены в Японскую ассоциацию специализированных газет, насчитывающую 117 изданий. Эти издания посвящены отраслевым проблемам, например, металлургии, химии, электротехнике, жилищному строительству, рыболовству и т.д.
2. Почти 90% тиража ежедневных газет доставляется на дом. Чтобы поддержать такую систему доставки утренних и вечерних газет, редакции организовали по всей стране сеть многочисленных агентств. Эти агентства нанимают на почасовой оплате разносчиков почты, в основном – из школьников.
3. В среднем около 40% газетного пространства отдается под размещение рекламы. Доход от рекламы имеет решающее значение для прибыльности газет.
4. Характерной чертой японских газет являются их взаимоотношения со средствами телерадиовещания. Газетные и радиовещательные компании устанавливают тесные деловые отношения, приобретая друг у друга акции или делясь персоналом. Поэтому нередко газетчики устраиваются на работу ведущими телевизионных программ новостей или комментаторами.
11. The following pairs or groups of words are often confused, because they look or sound alike, but their meanings differ. Define each of the words and explain how its usage differs from the other word or words.
1. advice/advise
2. affect/effect
3. average/mean/median/mode
4. cite/sight/site
5. farther/further
6. fewer/less
7. its/it’s
8. lay/lie
9. loose/lose
10. their/there/they’re
11. to/too
12. who/whom
12. Speak on the topic “How newspapers are produced”.