- •Contents
- •Introduction
- •1.1. About my family and myself
- •My Family
- •Horoscope Chart
- •1.2. My home
- •Activity 4. Fill in the missing prepositions from the box into the sentences below.
- •The typical English house
- •1.3. Why do we learn english?
- •I’m learning English because I want (would like)……
- •I would like to know English better for……..
- •English Spelling
- •1.4. My working day
- •My working day
- •Manager’s Working Day
- •His Monday (David Shaw, architect)
- •Her Monday (Sue Shaw, undergraduate student)
- •Monday Morning
- •Step 2. Retell the context of the dialogue using indirect speech.
- •1.5. Our University
- •Our university
- •University life & your future
- •1.6. Ukraine
- •In a minute you will enjoy the beauty of…….
- •1.7. Kharkiv
- •1.8. Great britain
- •The Union Jack
- •1.9. Meals
- •Food around the world
- •Meals in britain
- •Is it wrong to eat meat?
- •English Breakfast £ 5.30
- •Continental Breakfast
- •1.10 My future profession
- •I’d like to become an architect (a civil engineer, a manager) because……..
Horoscope Chart
Zodiac sign |
Personality good points |
Personality bad points |
Appearance |
Typical job |
You like |
You dislike |
Aries March 22 – April 20 |
energetic, enthusiastic |
jealous, bossy |
rather long neck |
politician, surgeon |
new clothes, sport |
waiting |
Taurus April 21 – May 21 |
reliable, very loving |
stubborn, easily embarrassed |
beautiful complexion large feet |
farmer, business person |
comfort, gardening |
change, haste |
Gemini May 22 – June 22 |
entertaining charming, versatile |
quickly bored, impatient |
slim |
journalist artist |
talking, being among people |
being laughed at, waiting |
Cancer June 23 – July 23 |
kind, sensitive |
too easily hurt, possessive |
small eyes |
baker, nurse |
being with friends, shopping |
sharing feelings, criticism |
Leo July 24 – August 23 |
brave, generous |
stubborn, ambitious |
oval face, large eyes |
lawyer, soldier |
winning, children, pets |
unhappy friends, being ignored |
Virgo August 24 – September 23 |
witty, charming, sympathetic |
untidy, irritable, nervous |
high forehead, straight nose |
secretary, mechanic |
being punctual, systematic |
crowds and noise, sitting still for a long time |
Libra September 24 – October 23 |
charming, cooperative |
indecisive, flirtatious |
beautiful smile |
beautician, politician |
peace and quite, being fussed over |
ugly places, loud arguments |
Scorpio October 24 – November 22 |
caring, protective |
moody, jealous |
broad face, intense eyes |
scientist, detective |
winning, collecting things |
making mistakes, being asked personal questions |
Sagittarius November 23 – December 22 |
honest, optimistic |
hot-headed, gambler at heart |
sparkling eyes, overweight |
teacher, writer, vet |
travelling, gambling, parties |
waiting, making promises |
Capricorn December 23 – January 19 |
hard working, careful |
unforgiving, anxious |
serious-looking |
banker, civil servant |
home and family, privacy |
new things and new ideas, untidiness |
Aquarius January 20 – February 19 |
loyal, caring |
rude, self-interested |
very tall |
engineer, photographer |
surprises, being with friends |
violence, fighting, people who show off |
Pisces February 20 – March 21 |
loving, caring, creative |
self-pitying, hot-tempered |
short, large eyebrows |
actor, writer |
poetry, romantic places |
noisy, crowded places, being second |
1.2. My home
Activity 1. Match each part of the house / flat with what is done there.
1) kitchen a) a place to keep a car
2) dining room b) a place to sleep
3) bedroom c) a place to relax and talk
4) garden d) a place to cook
5) bathroom e) a place to leave your street clothes
6) living room f) a place to eat
7) hall g) a place to grow flowers
8) garage h) a place to keep household equipment
9) closet j) a place to wash
Activity 2. Sort out these words into columns according to the place where you can find them.
Bookshelves, a cupboard, a computer, a wardrobe, a dining table, a washing machine, a bookcase, a wash-basin, a bedside table, a stool, a vacuum cleaner, a reading lamp, an iron board, a fridge, a cooker, a coffee table, a dishwasher, a shower, a TV set, a sink, a bed, a desk, a bath, a towel, an armchair, a wall unit, a sofa.
Living room |
Dining-room |
Bedroom |
Kitchen |
Bathroom |
Study |
Closet |
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Make sentences about a flat or a house on the base of the table as in example:
We can find (see/ place) a dining table in the dining room.
Activity 3. In each line choose one word that doesn’t belong to the group and explain why you think so.
Wall, bookcase, floor, ceiling, window.
Wall unit, sofa, bed, sink, chair.
Tablecloth, fridge, vacuum cleaner, computer, microwave.
Carpet, picture, cushion, poster, table.
Shower, cooker, wash-basin, bath, towel.