- •Vocabulary commentary I
- •1. Economical / economic
- •2. Comfortable / convenient
- •3. Ordinary / average / normal / standard /conventional
- •4. Out of the ordinary / eccentric / extraordinary
- •5. Home / house / dwelling / accommodation / lodging(s)
- •6. Setting / surroundings / environment / neighbourhood
- •7. Let / rent
- •8. In the country / in the countryside / in the village / in the suburbs / on the outskirts
- •1. Economical / economic
- •2. Comfortable / convenient
- •3. Ordinary / average / normal / standard /conventional
- •Vocabulary exercises
- •I. Use the dictionary and see the pictures on the next page to find out the differences between the following types of buildings. Get ready to explain them to the class:
- •II. Learn the pronunciation of the following words and word combinations (Upstream Intermediate, pp.6-7):
- •III. A) Match the English words and word combinations to their Russian equivalents (Upstream Intermediate, pp. 6-7).
- •IV. Translate the following sentences into English using the active vocabulary of the text (Upstream Intermediate, pp. 6-7).
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- •V. Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the active vocabulary (Upstream Intermediate, p.8).
- •VI. Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the active vocabulary (Upstream Intermediate, pp.8-9).
- •VII. A) Use character adjectives from the list to match their definitions (Upstream Intermediate, p.9).
- •VIII. Translate the sentences from Russian into English, based on the listening comprehension exercise (Upstream Intermediate, p. 9.), using the given words and word combinations.
- •IX. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition (Upstream Intermediate, pp. 11-12).
- •X. Translate into English using the correct prepositions (Upstream Intermediate, pp. 11-12).
- •XI. Study phrasal verbs with “break” and “bring” (Upstream Intermediate, Appendix 2, p.185) and complete the following sentences with the correct particle.
- •XII. Replace the underlined words and phrases with a suitable phrasal verb with “break” or “bring”.
- •XIV. Translate the sentences using a suitable phrasal verb with “break” or “bring”.
- •Idioms and fixed phrases (Upstream Intermediate, p.13).
- •XV. Paraphrase the following sentences using idioms and fixed phrases (Upstream Intermediate, p.13).
- •XVI. Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms and fixed phrases (Upstream Intermediate, p.13).
- •XVII. Translate the following sentences into Russian based on the listening comprehension exercise 32 (Upstream Intermediate, p. 14), using the given words and word combinations.
- •Vocabulary commentary II
- •1. Historic / historical
- •2. Leave / abandon
- •3. Coast / shore / beach / seaside
- •4. Repair / fix / decorate / redecorate / renovate / restore / maintain / mend
- •5. Destroy / ruin / damage / harm / spoil / injure
- •6. Cause / reason
- •XIX. Read the texts (Upstream Intermediate, pp.16-17). Learn the pronunciation of the following words and word combinations:
- •XX. Find English equivalents for the following Russian words and word combinations (Upstream Intermediate, pp. 16-17).
- •Speech exercises
- •Learn the dialogues by heart. Practise them with your partner.
- •Follow the model below to respond to a’s statements.
- •Make up the dialogues of your own, using the vocabulary of the dialogues above.
- •I. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct present tense.
- •III. Translate the sentences from Russian into English:
- •IV. Open the brackets using the verbs in the present simple or the present continuous.
- •V. Error correction. Find mistakes in the sentences and correct them.
- •Consolidation
- •Keys unit I
- •Vocabulary commentary I
- •1. Economical / economic
- •2. Comfortable / convenient
- •3. Ordinary / average / normal / standard /conventional
- •Vocabulary exercises
- •Vocabulary commentary II
- •Grammar exercises
XIX. Read the texts (Upstream Intermediate, pp.16-17). Learn the pronunciation of the following words and word combinations:
A) Blarney Castle
Blarney Castle [ˈblɑːnɪ ˈkɑːs(ə)l], eloquent speech [ˈeləkwənt ˈspiːtʃ], Dermont McCarthy [ˈdɜːmənt m(ə)ˈkɑːθɪ], King of Munster [ˈkɪŋ əv ˈmʌnstə], Robert the Bruce [ˈrɒbət ðə ˈbruːs], the Battle of Bannockburn [ðə ˈbæt(ə)l əv ˈbænəkbɜːn], reward [rɪˈwɔː(r)d], although [ɔːlˈðəʊ], features [ˈfiːtʃə(r)z], spiral [ˈspaɪrəl], climb [klaɪm], winding [ˈwaɪndɪŋ], lean [liːn], slightly [ˈslaɪtli], edge [edʒ], through [θruː], mysterious [mɪˈstɪəriəs], worth [wɜː(r)θ], Southern Ireland [ˈsʌðə(r)n ˈaɪə(r)lənd].
B) Dunnottar Castle
Dunnottar Castle [ˈdʌnətə ˈkɑːs(ə)l], myths [mɪθs], Aberdeen [ˌæbə(r)diːn], sheer [ʃɪə(r)], William Wallace [ˈwɪljəm ˈwɒlɪs], the Marquis of Montrose [ðə ˈmɑː(r)kwɪs əv ˈmɒntrəʊz] , Crown Jewels [ˈkraʊn ˈdʒuːəlz], decay [dɪˈkeɪ], Viscountess Cowdray [ˌvaɪkaʊnˈtes ˈkaʊdreɪ], Sir William Keith [ˈsɜːˈ wɪljəm ˈkiːθ], storehouses [ˈstɔː(r)ˌhaʊzɪz], site [saɪt], Hamlet [ˈhæmlət], starring [stɑː(r)ɪŋ], memorable [ˈmem(ə)rəb(ə)l].
XX. Find English equivalents for the following Russian words and word combinations (Upstream Intermediate, pp. 16-17).
А) Blarney Castle
Богатая история; традиционно считается; быть переименованным; популярное туристическое место; ухоженная территория; узкие винтовые лестницы (2 вар.); таинственное место; подниматься вверх по лестнице на стену с бойницами; дар красноречия; слегка наклониться через край башни; награда; не упустить возможность (чтобы поехать куда-либо); дотянуться до камня; историческое место, которое стоит посетить.
В) Dunnottar Castle
Драгоценности из королевской казны; мифы и легенды; на восточном побережье Шотландии; идеальное место для крепости; оголенная поверхность плоской скалы; увлекательное прошлое; с трех сторон; сыграть роль в истории (замка); быть покинутым; пользоваться популярностью среди любителей птиц; начать ремонтные работы; сохраниться до наших дней; казармы; уничтожать / разорять что-либо; конюшни; отвесные утесы; прийти в упадок; склады; место съемок фильма; незабываемый.
Speech exercises
Finding a Room
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Fill in the gaps with the following phrases: don’t mind; have a look at the room; I might find; you could help me; your terms; take in; what’s the price; call back later; do you mind; I’ve been told; do you think; by all means; would it be convenient; how much; are you asking; could you come.
Dialogue 1
A: I believe you ___________ foreign students. B: Yes, if you ___________ sharing. A: ___________ is it? B: 39 pounds per week including heating. A: ___________ I could have a look at it, please? B: We’re having it decorated at the moment. Will Friday do?
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Dialogue 2
A: ___________ you might have a vacant room. B: Yes, I’ve got a spare single. A: What are ___________? B: 37 pounds for bed and breakfast. A: Could I _____________, please? B: It’s a bit awkward just now. _____________ tomorrow?
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Dialogue 3
A: A friend told me ______________ some accommodation here. B: Yes, I’ll have a room free after the weekend. A: ____________ of the room? B: 35 pounds a week, but I can’t do lunches. A: ____________ if I come in? B: Come in __________, but it’s in a terrible mess.
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Dialogue 4
A: I wonder if ____________ - I’m looking for a room. B: I have got a vacancy, yes. A: What sort of price ____________? B: 40 pounds a week excluding laundry. A: ____________ to see the room? B: Can you ___________? We’re right in the middle of lunch.
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