Vocabulary

Provide lockable safe deposit boxes, rich clients, trace money, repay money, bank robbery, security deposit, insurance on the business to (1 mln $), deposit money, estimate

Telling stories

Time expressions: first, then, after that, afterwards, in the end (finally), during, for, until, when, while

Adverbs: eventually, surprisingly, strangely, gradually, sadly, immediately, obviously, fortunately, suddenly, naturally

Linking words: despite this, although, therefore, that is why, for this reason, besides, in addition, moreover, furthermore, as well as, as a result, however, nevertheless, in contrast, on the one hand / on the other hand, to begin with, to finish with

Personal remarks: personally, I think / don’t think it was a good idea because, it seems to me that

Questions

1. What is the story about?

2. Who is / are the main character(s)?

3. What happened (to him)? When? Where? What was the problem? How was it solved?

4. Do you like the ending of the story? Would you offer an ending of your own?

5. If you were N. (in N.’s place) what would you have done? Why?

6. Do you find the story interesting / amusing / dull / thrilling / exciting?

7. Would you like to read other stories by this author? Who is your favourite author?

Module 11 (Card 12)

Rules and Freedom

Vocabulary

Follow / break rules, follow strict guidelines, let, punish, punishment, tell off, rights and freedom of the individual, obey, well- / ill- / badly-behaved, be strict about manners, strict / fairly relaxed school, permission, give a warning, fair, sensible, to smack, treat with respect, social and political values, controversial issue, to abolish, to ban (all forms of gambling), to cause accidents, to worsen the problem, compulsory, vary from country to country, introduce a law, citizen, commit a crime, carry small amounts of soft drugs, to own and carry a gun, to control the abuse of hard drugs, legalize cannabis, to be sentenced to (20 years) in prison, life sentence, to be convicted of (minor) crime (offence), reduce crime, to offend, offence, constitutional amendment to, to amend, prosecute, allow, be allowed, military service, pay taxes, a duty to serve your country, (un)fair / funny / strange laws; rules about homework, household chores, clothes, staying out, uniform; the way to bring up children; I think everyone should have the right to, people should be free to, I think it’s wrong to, this shouldn’t be allowed because, I don’t really have any strong opinions about

Questions for discussion

1. What rules and regulations do people have to follow in city centres / on the roads / on board planes?

2. What is every citizen of every state obliged to do? What laws would you abolish?

3. What were the rules in your family when you were a child? Were you well- or ill-behaved?

4. Are your parents strict about your manners? Do you think they are right? Why?

5. What kind of rules did you have to follow at school? Did you consider them fair and sensible?

6. What rules are difficult to obey? Why?

7. Have you ever broken a rule? What happened?

8. What’s the difference between a rule and a law?

9. If you were a member of the State Duma what new law would you introduce?

10. Why should citizens of any state know that they will be punished / prosecuted if they break laws?

Module 12 (Card 13)

Problems and how to solve them