Winter morning
Winter is the king of snow men,
Turning tree stumps into snow men
And houses into birthday cakes
And spreading sugar over lakes.
Smooth and clean and frosty white,
The world looks good enough to bite.
That’s the season to be young,
Catching snowflakes on your tongue.
Snow is so snowy when it’s snowing,
I’m sorry it’s slushy when it’s going.
² Activity 7. Listen and repeat the words.
[ - ] high – sigh – weigh – light – flight – might – night – right – sight
[ f ] tough – cough – rough – slough – enough – laugh – draught – rough
[ g ] ghastly – ghoul – ghost – ghostly – ghoulish – ghetto
[ - ] through – though – thorough – dough – daughter –
neighbour -borough
[ - ] ought – bought – brought – caught – fought – taught –
thought – naught – sought
Activity 8. Read the sentences. Mind the reading rules..
The sight was bright.
The night was light.
It was a high flight.
It was a right weight.
The neighbors were right.
The work was thorough.
He guided me through the museum.
We heard cough.
It’s enough!
He looked ghastly.
²Activity 9. Listen to the speaker and imitate the tongue twisters.
Learn one of them by heart.
Activity 10. Read the words in bold type, explain the reading rules of the letters “gh”. Read the poems and the limerick according to the reading rules.
A.
A COUGH
I have a little cough, sir
In my little chest, sir;
Every time I cough, sir,
It leaves a little pain, sir;
Cough, cough, cough, cough,
There it is again, sir.
B. NIGHT
The moon, like a flower,
In heaven’s high bower,
With silent delight
Sits and smiles on the night.
William Blake
Robert Graves
C. From house to house it goes, D. There was a Young Lady named Bright,
A messenger small and slight; Whose speed was much faster than light.
And whether it rains or snows, She went out one day
He sleeps outside at night. In a relative way
The Moon shines Bright, And returned on a previous night.
The stars give a light,
And you may kiss
A pretty girl
At ten o’clock at night.
Activity 11. Read the proverbs according to the reading rules.
Can you find Russian versions for them?
Test reading.
|
rage |
cog |
mangy |
cogent |
|
gel |
anagogic |
cognate |
analogy |
|
cage |
gambler |
haggle |
gist |
|
anagogic |
glad |
manage |
gag |
|
guy |
image |
teenager |
gentle |
|
game |
goal |
encourage |
gather |
|
sage |
orange |
gate |
fridge |
|
gesture |
cottage |
gibe |
gym |
|
gadgets |
ginger |
goat |
guzzle |
|
glide |
gall |
gamut |
grid |
|
gipsy |
origin |
germ |
gust |
|
gale |
generate |
gaudy |
gene |
|
genus |
gyrate |
grime |
imagine |
|
gang |
guilt |
disgust |
gingerly |
|
gush |
gigantic |
giant |
gulls |
|
gin |
gully |
gyre |
gown |
|
gibbet |
gawk |
grace |
ghost |
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tingly magic wage wag badger |
agitate tragedy badge edge danger |
allergic sagacious edgy fridge fig |
urgent Sagittarius general gibber nightlight |
Read the words according to the reading rules.
[h]
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немая]
hall-hope-hand-ham-half-heavy-hedge-herd
hamster-happen-happy-hard-head-heart-heard-hence-high
honest-honesty-dishonesty-honor-honorable
exhaust-exhibition-forehead-shepherd-silhouette-Birmingham
heir-heiress-heirloom
²Activity 1. Contrasting Sound Practice
Listen and repeat the words paying attention to the sounds.
head – headache honour – honourable fight – fought
haughty – haughtily horror – horror film right – right-handed
healthy – healthcare horse – horsehair sigh – sigh heavily
heart – kind-hearted hour – hourglass sight – sightseeing
helmet – helmsman how – however who – whoever
high – highlands hurt – hurtful whole – whole food
hockey – hockey stick hyper – hypercritical whoop - whoopee
Activity 2. Read the sentences. Mind the reading rules.
He wished Helen happy holidays.
He has heard horrible news.
It was he who stayed home on the holiday to help her.
His heart was heavy, when he heard the news.
He can’t stand dishonesty.
Honesty is his best policy.
He hit his hand with a heavy hammer.
He behaved honorably.
Harry and Helen have their honeymoon.
We hope for their hospitality.
Hunters were hunting near high hills.
Hitchhike means to travel by asking people to take you in their car.
Hither is an old word for «here».
His house was among the hills.
Helen and her husband had a holiday in Hawaii.
Activity 3. Read the similes. Which one do you like most of all? And why?
Activity 4. Read the words in bold type, explain the reading rules of the
letter “H”. Read the rhymes according to the reading rules.
The happy mice stay in their holes,
And hide themselves by day,
But when the house is still at night,
The happy mice come out to play.
But if it happens to hear a cat,
Their happiness at once is done,
They hurry to hide themselves
As fast as they can run.
- How do you do, Hatty?
- How do you do?
- I hope you are well, Hatty!
- I hope, you are too.
Activity 5. Read the proverbs according to the reading rules.
Can you find Russian versions for them?
Activity 6. Read and choose the correct word for each space.
1. An important part of the human body is … . home
2. English politicians say: “ … is the best policy”. headlines
3. She complained of a really bad … . ghosts, Halloween
4. Are you a party animal or a … bird? headache
5. Have you ever tried …? honesty
6. Children dress up as witches and … during … . heart
7. Articles have … . haggis
8. The synonym of ‘transport’ is … . vehicle
[dʒ]
²Activity 1. Listen and repeat the words paying attention to the
sounds.
jar – jade – jail – jam – jacket – jaunt – jaw – jazz – January – jargon
job – jog – jot – joke – joint – joy – joyful – jolly – jockey – journey
jet – jeep – jeans – jelly – jealous – jeer – jerk – jest – jewelry – jettison
jug – jump – just – judge – judo – juggle – juice – June – July – Jupiter
enjoy – rejoice – major – majority – majesty – majestic – reject – rejoin
Activity 2. Read the sentences. Mind the reading rules.
John is fond of jazz and jigsaw.
He likes a jam tart.
Was he born in July or in June?
She doesn't wear jewellery.
She won the jackpot.
She is fond of jogging.
You must be joking.
Jerkin is a short jacket without sleeves.
The majority of people were pleased.
He likes to tell jokes.
The winners were joyful, the losers were joyless.
I like apple juice.
What is your jacket made of?
Junior school in the UK is for children who are 7 to 11 years old.
He can't stand junk food.
To be jumpy means to be nervous.
He is a famous journalist.
She gets jittery about exams.
Bad weather could jeopardize plans.
Activity 3. Read the words in bold type, explain the reading rules of the
letter “J”. Read the poem according to the reading rules.
MY JOY
My joy is made up of little joys
Of the people I meet and chance to enjoy.
They help me forget my sorrows and grieves,
The failures and blows I often receive.
How pleasant it is to rejoice with all,
To hear joy's blissful voice and call,
To share one's happiness, luck and success
Relieving the tension of hardships and stress!
Jane Kislovskaya
Activity 4. Read the proverbs according to the reading rules.
Can you find Russian versions for them?
Activity 5. A. Read the information about Jack and complete the phrases.
1. I like orange … .
2. My mood is always … .
3. I was born in … .
4. I can’t stand … food.
5. My motto is “Don’t … a book by its cover.”
6
.
I wear … .
7. I listen to … .
8. I want to be … .
9. I am fond of … .
10. I like to tell … .
B. Make changes speaking about yourself using the words in the box.
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jokes junk joyful jackets journalist judge juice July judo jazz |
[n]
know-knew-known-knowledge-knot-knock-knob
knee-kneel-knight-knit-knife
knave-knavery-knack-knead
²Activity 1. Listen and repeat the words paying attention to the
sounds.
A. knack – knackered knock – knockdown knick – knick-knack
kneel – knelt knot – knotted knob – knobby
knife – knife-edge know – knowledge knuckle – knucklehead
knight – knighthood known – well known knit – knitwear
B.
knee – on your knees – bring somebody to the knees – kneel down – kneecap – knee-length – go down on the knees and beg
knit – knit a sweater for a dad – knit the eyebrows – a knitting machine – knitting needle
know (knew, known) – Mr. Know-All – knowledge – knowledgeable – to become known – to the best of my knowledge – know your own mind – know from my experience – know for sure – as we know
knock – a loud knock at the door – the occasional knock – hard knocks – knock-kneed
Activity 2. Read the words in bold type, explain the reading rules of the
letters “kn”. Read the rhyme according to the reading rules.
There is falsehood in his look