- •Васильева ю.А, старостина н.В.
- •1 Vocabulary
- •2A Match words 1-8 with their synonyms in the box and memorize them. Think of sentences with the words from the box:
- •2B Match a word (a phrase) from the box with one of the definitions below:
- •2C Translate the sentences into Russian paying attention to the underlined words and word combinations:
- •2C Translate the following sentences into English paying attention to the vocabulary of the unit:
- •3 Learn the idioms and match them with the definitions below. Use these idioms in sentences of your own.
- •3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
- •4 Writing tips
- •Informal letters contain:
- •4A Write an informal letter (100-150 words) to a friend about your future visit to the headquarter of your company. Use your active vocabulary.
- •5 Further reading
- •5A In the text find the words which mean:
- •5B Select the topical sentence in each paragraph of the text.
- •5C Answer the questions:
- •5C Make an outline of the text.
- •1 Vocabulary
- •2A Match words 1-8 with their synonyms in the box, translate and memorize them. Think of sentences with the words from the box:
- •2B Match a word from the box with one of the definitions below:
- •2C Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the words from the box in and translate these sentences into Russian:
- •2D Translate the following sentences into English paying attention to the vocabulary of the unit:
- •3 Learn the idioms and match them with the definitions below. Use these idioms in sentences of your own.
- •3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
- •4 Writing tips
- •4A Write a Semi-formal letter (100-150 words) to your colleague. Use your active vocabulary.
- •5 Further reading
- •5A In the text find the words which mean:
- •5B Answer the questions:
- •Vocabulary
- •2A Match words 1-8 with their synonyms in the box and memorize them. Think of sentences with the words from the box:
- •2B Match a word (a phrase) from the box with one of the definitions below:
- •2C Translate the sentences into Russian paying attention to the underlined words:
- •2D Translate the following sentences into English paying attention to the vocabulary of the unit:
- •3 Learn the idioms and match them with the definitions below. Use these idioms in sentences of your own.
- •3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
- •4 Writing tips
- •4A Study the example given below.
- •4B Study the model of the letter below and underline formal expressions.
- •4C Translate it into Russian.
- •4D Write a letter of application as to the model.
- •5 Further reading
- •1 Vocabulary
- •2A Match words 1-8 with their synonyms in the box, translate and memorize them. Think of sentences with the words from the box:
- •2B Match a word from the box with one of the definitions below:
- •2C Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the words from the box in and translate these sentences into Russian:
- •2D Translate the following sentences into English paying attention to the vocabulary of the unit:
- •3 Learn the idioms and match them with the definitions below. Use these idioms in sentences of your own.
- •3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
- •4 Writing tips
- •4A Now study models (a) and (b)
- •5 Further reading
- •5A Find in the text words which mean:
- •5B Read the text again and answer these questions.
- •5C Select the topical sentence in each paragraph of the text.
- •1 Vocabulary
- •2A Match words 1-8 with their synonyms in the box, translate and memorize them. Think of sentences with the words from the box:
- •2B Match a phrase from the box with one of the definitions below:
- •2C Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the words from the box in and translate these sentences into Russian:
- •2D Translate the following sentences into English paying attention to the vocabulary of the unit:
- •3 Learn the idioms and match them with the definitions below. Use these idioms in sentences of your own.
- •3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
- •4 Writing tips
- •4A Study the model of the letter and underline formal expressions.
- •4B Read the letter again and answer the questions:
- •5 Further reading
- •5A Work with a partner. Read the text again and decide if the following statements are true (t) or false (f) or if it doesn't say (d). Give reasons for your answers.
- •5C Discuss these questions.
- •5D Look back at the text and choose three words that you could use in your day-to-day work.
- •5E Select the topical sentence in each paragraph of the text.
- •1 Vocabulary
- •2A Match words 1-8 with their synonyms in the box, translate and memorize them. Think of sentences with the words from the box:
- •2B Match a word (a phrase) from the box with one of the definitions below:
- •2C Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the words from the box in and translate these sentences into Russian:
- •2D Translate the following sentences into English paying attention to the vocabulary of the unit:
- •3 Learn the idioms and match them with the definitions below. Use these idioms in sentences of your own.
- •3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
- •4 Writing tips
- •4A Fill in the correct words/phrases from the list below. Try to include them in your letters.
- •5 Further reading
- •5A Read the text again quickly and complete sentences 1-6.
- •5B Match the words and phrases in bold in the text to definitions 1-8.
- •5C Read the text again and answer these questions in your own words.
- •5D Select the topical sentence in each paragraph of the text.
- •1 Vocabulary
- •2A Match words 1-8 with their synonyms in the box, translate and memorize them. Think of sentences with the words from the box:
- •2B Match a phrase from the box with one of the definitions below:
- •2C Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the words (word combinations) from the box in and translate these sentences into Russian:
- •2D Translate the following sentences into English paying attention to the vocabulary of the unit:
- •3 Learn the idioms and match them with the definitions below. Use these idioms in sentences of your own.
- •3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
- •4 Writing tips
- •4A Study the letter below.
- •4B Why was the person invited?
- •4C Will you accept the invitation? Why?
- •4D Write an invitation to an event.
- •5 Further reading
- •5A Find in the text the words which mean:
- •5B Discuss these questions:
- •5C Select the topical sentence in each paragraph of the text.
- •1 Vocabulary
- •2A Match words 1-8 with their synonyms in the box, translate and memorize them. Think of sentences with the words from the box:
- •2B Match a word (a phrase) from the box with one of the definitions below:
- •2C Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the words (phrases) from the box in and translate these sentences into Russian:
- •2D Translate the following sentences into English paying attention to the vocabulary of the unit:
- •3 Learn the idioms and match them with the definitions below. Use these idioms in sentences of your own.
- •3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
- •4 Writing tips
- •4A Study the letter below.
- •Victoria Spencer
- •5 Further reading
- •5A Work with a partner and discuss these questions.
- •2A Match words 1-8 with their synonyms in the box, translate and memorize them. Think of sentences with the words from the box:
- •2B Match a word combination from the box with one of the definitions below:
- •2C Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the words from the box in and translate these sentences into Russian:
- •2D Translate the following sentences into English paying attention to the vocabulary of the unit:
- •3 Learn the idioms and match them with the definitions below. Use these idioms in sentences of your own.
- •3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
- •4 Writing tips
- •4A Study the example letter below.
- •4B What is the style of the letter?
- •4C What are the parts of the letter?
- •4D Using the example write a letter of recommendation.
- •5 Further reading
- •5A Read the text again and choose the correct ending to each sentence.
- •5B Match definitions 1-7 to the words and expressions in bold in the text.
- •5C Discuss as a class.
- •1 Vocabulary
- •2A Match words 1-8 with their synonyms in the box, translate and memorize them. Think of sentences with the words from the box:
- •2B Match a word (phrase) from the box with one of the definitions below:
- •2C Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the words from the box in and translate these sentences into Russian:
- •2D Translate the following sentences into English paying attention to the vocabulary of the unit:
- •3 Learn the idioms and match them with the definitions below. Use these idioms in sentences of your own.
- •3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
- •4 Writing tips
- •4A What is the purpose of the letter?
- •4B What type of a letter is it?
- •4C Underline useful expressions and use them in your own letter.
- •5 Further reading
- •2A Match words 1-8 with their synonyms in the box, translate and memorize them. Think of sentences with the words from the box:
- •2B Match a word (phrase) from the box with one of the definitions below:
- •2C Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the words (phrases) from the box and translate these sentences into Russian:
- •2D Translate the following sentences into English paying attention to the vocabulary of the unit:
- •3 Learn the idioms and match them with the definitions below. Use these idioms in sentences of your own.
- •3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
- •4 Writing tips
- •4A Study the model letter below
- •4B Underline any words/ phrases the writer uses to express her opinion.
- •5 Further reading
- •5A Discuss these questions as a class.
- •5B Now read the rest of the text. Complete sentences 1-3 about the text with answer a, b, or c.
- •5C Without looking at the text, work together to summarize the main points. You must include all the words and phrases below in your summary.
- •5 Work with a partner. Discuss these questions.
- •1 Vocabulary
- •2A Match words 1-8 with their synonyms in the box, translate and memorize them. Think of sentences with the words from the box:
- •2B Match a word (phrase) from the box with one of the definitions below:
- •2C Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the words (phrases) from the box in and translate these sentences into Russian:
- •2D Translate the following sentences into English paying attention to the vocabulary of the unit:
- •3 Learn the idioms and match them with the definitions below. Use these idioms in sentences of your own.
- •3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
- •4 Writing tips
- •5 Further reading
- •5A Discuss as a class.
- •5B Read the text again and answer these questions.
- •5C Match the words and phrases in bold in the text to definitions 1-10.
- •5D Discuss these questions.
3 Learn the idioms and match them with the definitions below. Use these idioms in sentences of your own.
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1 |
to talk to a brick wall (informal) |
Как об стенку горох |
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2 |
to turn a deaf ear to sth |
Пропустить что-то мимо ушей |
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3 |
no/nobody’s fool |
Совсем не дурак |
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4 |
to dance to sb’s tune |
Плясать под чью-то дудку |
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5 |
to twist sb around/round one’s little finger (informal) |
Вить веревки из кого-то |
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6 |
(as) stubborn as a mule |
Упрямый как осел |
when sb refuses to listen to your advice, ideas, explanation, etc.
to do whatever sb tells you to
to be able to persuade sb very easily, usually because they like you
to ignore sth
a person very determined not to change his opinion or attitude
a person who cannot easily be cheated by anyone
3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
Она не послушалась совета мужа и согласилась на эту работу.
Они богаче и могущественнее нас, поэтому, к сожалению, мы вынуждены плясать под их дудку.
Если ты скажешь ей, как поступить, она не послушает, потому что упряма как осел. Почему бы просто не предложить ей это?
Что ему ни говори – всё как об стенку горох. Он и слушать не будет.
Власти пропустили мою просьбу мимо ушей.
Пользуясь тем, что в ее руках информация, компрометирующая финансового директора, она вертела им, как хотела.
Будучи либеральным человеком, открытым к восприятию нового, он не пропускал мимо ушей ни одно предложение, тщательно изучал каждое, прежде чем принять его.
Играя на слепом стремлении молодых людей следовать моде, производители заставляют их плясать под свою дудку.
Сколько бы я ни говорил о необходимости изменить наш продукт в соответствии с современными потребностями, всё как об стенку горох! Никто не обращает внимания на мои доводы.
Вряд ли вам удастся что-нибудь ей объяснить, она упряма как осел!
4 Writing tips
Letters
4a Read the model letter below.
4b What is the purpose of the letter?
4c Find examples of formal and informal language and give the topic of each paragraph.
4d In which paragraph does the writer contradict the opposing viewpoint?
Dear Sir,
I am writing with regard to the upcoming reception which is to be held on 2nd June to welcome foreign VIPs. As a tax-payer, I consider this event an extravagant waste of money, and would like to offer a little constructive criticism.
Officials took the hasty decision to spend outrageous amounts of money organising a two-hour event, while our school and roads are badly in need of repair. At the local council meeting held last month our honourable judge, Mr Peter Stevens, stated that the local government did not have the funds to repair these facilities. At the same time, they were arranging for foreign dignitaries to visit our town, at our expense. As a result, our children face a cold winter without proper heating in their classrooms , and as motorists, we will risk our lives driving on roads which require resurfacing.
Also, the local hospital has stated time and time again that as they do not have the medical equipment to tend to patients properly, they feel they are fighting a losing battle. It is unbelievable that the town's needs are being sacrificed for a few hours of rubbing shoulders with VIPs. If the council can spend thousands of pounds welcoming a handful of officials, then surely it can spend some money on improving the standards of services within our community — or do we not qualify as a worthy cause?
While I understand the significance of providing an appropriate /unctionfor these officials, I do not believe that the needs of our town and its residents should be overlooked.
To sum up, I believe that a compromise could be made by scaling down this expensive reception party and spending some of the money to meet our community's needs. What better way to greet visitors than by proudly showing off our town and its citizens?
Yours faithfully,
Alison Brown