- •Министерство образования и науки Российской Федерации
- •ОгЛавление
- •Introducing Myself 7
- •Предисловие
- •Introducing Myself
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •Additional Vocabulary
- •Test on Temperament
- •Answer key
- •Spoken Etiquette
- •Informal
- •My Family
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •I. Answer the questions:
- •II. Check yourself.
- •III. Study the Family Tree and say whether the following statements are true or false:
- •IV. A) Read the following extract and translate it into Russian. Use a dictionary.
- •V. Here are some answers. What are the questions?
- •VI. Read through the sentences below then put a circle around the number which most closely coincides with your opinion. Before starting, look at the Key.
- •Spoken Etiquette
- •Introducing yourself and other people Formal
- •Informal
- •Friends and Friendship
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •Spoken Etiquette Gratitude
- •Response
- •My Working Day
- •I. Answer the questions:
- •Our University
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •Spoken Etiquette
- •Education in Russia
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •I. Answer the questions:
- •II. Translate into English:
- •III. Fill in the gaps with the words below:
- •Education in Britain
- •Spoken Etiquette
- •So / Neither / Auxiliary verbs
- •Hobbies
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •I. Answer the questions:
- •II. Translate into English:
- •III. Read about British people’s pleasures of life. Which of these do you also think are pleasures and which ones do you find strange?
- •IV. Interview your classmates on their spare time activities, prepare a statistical chart like the one given below based on the results of your interview and discuss it in groups.
- •A Few Statistics
- •Spoken Etiquette Likes, dislikes and preferences
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •I. Answer the questions:
- •II. Translate into English:
- •III. Use the degrees of comparison of adjectives, then retell the text. Winter in Moscow
- •IV. Describe your native city in different seasons.
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •I. Answer the questions:
- •Washington, dc
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •I. Answer the questions:
- •Spoken Etiquette
- •In a Hotel
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •I. Answer the questions:
- •II. Translate into English:
- •III. Fill in the blanks. The first letter of each missing world has been given.
- •The Russian Federation
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •I. Translate into English:
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •I. Answer the questions:
- •II. Translate into English:
- •III. Put each of the following words in its place in the passage below.
- •It is Interesting to Know
- •Travelling
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •I. Answer the questions:
- •II. Translate into English.
- •At the Doctor’s
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •I. Answer the questions:
- •II. Translate into English.
- •III. Fill in the blanks with the most suitable words.
- •V. Fill in the gaps with the best alternative.
- •VI. Imagine you are having a group discussion on the problem of health. Read some view points to start the discussion:
- •My Future Profession
- •I. Answer the questions:
- •II. Translate from Russian into English:
- •Everybody’s Good at Something Do this personality test and find the right career for you.
- •If most of your answers were:
- •Spoken Etiquette Apologizing
- •Informal
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •I. Answer the questions:
- •II. Canada’s Guidelines for Healthy Eating describes an eating style that promotes health.
- •III. Which word is odd? (Set a time limit of one minute).
- •IV. Match the words:
- •V. Tell Me What You Eat
- •Spoken Etiquette Offering food Formal
- •Informal
- •In a Restaurant
- •Our Planet Earth
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •I. Answer the questions:
- •II. Put each of the following words in its place in the passage below.
- •III. Put each of the following words in its place in the passage below.
- •How to be a Friend of the Planet
- •Spoken Etiquette Asking for and Giving Reasons
- •Justifying Arguments
- •Giving Opinions and Reasons
- •At the cinema
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •Informal
- •Shopping
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •I. Answer the questions:
- •Theatre
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •I. Answer the questions:
- •II. Speak about
- •III. Use the Past Indefinite or the Past Continuous to complete the story. An Evening at the Theatre
- •Spoken Etiquette
- •Invitations and Suggestions
- •At the museum
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •Литература
Introducing Myself
Let me introduce myself. I’m Svetlana Alexandrova. I was born on the 29th of March 1985 in Samaraunder the zodiac sign of Aries. I believe that stars influenceour fate and character. As you see, I am Aries. They say that Aries is a leader, a straight talker, full of energy, ambitious and frank, stubborn, hot-tempered, but quick to apologize. Partially it is true. I can’t admit I am stubborn. Actually, I’m persistent. It is different, I think.
As to my appearance, I’m rather tall and slim. I have never thought I am a beauty. I wish I were more beautiful. I think, that I’m even-tempered, rather reserved, calm and modest. But sometimes I can lose my temper and become either angry or sad. I like staying alone and sometimes I retire into my shell. But at the same time I like my friends, I like to laugh and to joke. I have a sense of humour. It means I understand humour and appreciate it. But unfortunately, I’m not often witty myself. I think I am able to «keep my head when all about me are losing theirs» and to stand up to difficulties when things are not going my way. Besides, I am sincere and tolerant, friendly and faithful, hard-working and serious.
There are many things in our life which I like and some I dislike. I like when everything is OK. Being happy is one way of being wise. I like to study, because knowledge is useful. I am fond of reading as it gives both knowledge and wonderful moments of joy and pleasure. Sometimes I enjoy watching TV or listening to the radio, especially when I can hear some wonderful pieces of music. I like music. It makes people better; it awakens the best feelings and high emotions. But real passion is horse riding. I dislike overcrowded buses. And I hate getting up early. I’m happy I have got more things I like than I dislike.
Topical Vocabulary
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to introduce oneself
представиться
under the zodiac sign of Aries
под знаком Овна
to influence smth.
влиять на что-либо
to lose one’s temper
выходить из себя
to have a sense of humour
иметь чувство юмора
to keep one’s head when all about you are losing temper
держать себя в руках, когда все вышли из себя
to be fond of
увлекаться чем-либо
horse riding
верховая езда
Additional Vocabulary
Aries (the Ram) – Овен
Taurus (the Bull) – Телец
Gemini (the Twins) – Близнецы
Cancer (the Crab) – Рак
Leo (the Lion) – Лев
Virgo (the Virgin) – Дева
Libra (the Scales) – Весы
Scorpio (the Scorpion) – Скорпион
Sagittarius (the Archer) – Стрелец
Capricorn (the Goat) – Козерог
Aquarius (the Water Bearer) – Водолей
Pisces (the Fish) – Рыбы
brave - храбрый
firm - твердый
attentive - внимательный
sensitive - чувствительный
dynamic - подвижный
dreamy - мечтательный
hardworking - трудолюбивый
creative - творческий
logical - логичный
imaginative – одаренный воображением
friendly - дружелюбный
outgoing – дружелюбный, общительный
romantic - романтичный
talkative - разговорчивый
easygoing – добродушно-веселый
caring - заботливый
sociable - общительный
faithful - верный
independent - независимый
polite - вежливый
practical - практичный
reliable - надежный
sensible - разумный
tolerant - терпимый
careless - беспечный
impatient - нетерпеливый
moody – с переменчивым настроением
selfish- эгоистичный
reserved – сдержанный
serious - серьезный
shy – застенчивый
Заполните пропуски подходящими по смыслу словами.
I was born on the … in … under the zodiac … of … .
I can’t … I am … , actually I’m … .
I like staying … and sometimes I … into my … .
Music … the best feelings and high emotions.
I dislike … buses and I hate getting up … .
Answer the questions:
What is your name?
What is your surname?
When and where were you born?
Do you know your zodiac sign?
What does your zodiac sign predict? Is it true?
Can you describe yourself?
What are the strong and the weak traits of your character?
There are things that you like and dislike, aren’t there? What are they?
Are you happy?
Answer “yes” or “no”.