Countries and nations

Grammar: Времена группы Indefinite Passive. Модальные глаголы can, may, must и их эквиваленты.

Listening: “An American in London” (humor).

Speaking: Oral topic “Our University”.

Pair work: Plans for next week.

Discussion: Which department to choose, day-time or extra-mural.

Reading:

Text 2A. Canada.

Text 2b. Australia.

Text 2C. New Zealand.

Text 2D. Hawaii.

Text 2E. Alaska.

Writing: Entry Card.

Audial practice

1 Listen to the story two times and think about the title this story could have. An American in London

1. Point out which statements are true and which are false.

1. American said they built in America very quickly.

2. The conductor refused to answer American’s question.

3. The American recognized St. Paul’s Cathedral.

4. The American believed that the building was built several hours ago.

2. Answer the following questions.

A Where did the American come to?

B What was he interested in?

C Was the American satisfied by conductor’s answers?

D Why did the conductor answer the last question in this way?

3. Retell the text.

A In the name of conductor.

B In the name of an American.

Language material

Vocabulary

area – площадь, пространство

extend – простираться, протягиваться

per cent – процент

inhabit– населять

ragged – неровный

terrain – местность, территория

severe – суровый

guarantee – гарантировать

communicate – общаться

immigrant – иммигрант

wave – волна

ancestry – происхождение

raw – сырой, необработанный

subcontinent – часть материка

settle – селиться

self governing – самоуправляющийся

recognize – признавать

monarch – монарх

symbolize – символизировать

rule – править, управлять

gain – получить, добиться

domestic – домашний, внутренний

independence – независимость

private – частный

enterprise – предприятие

free – свободный, бесплатный

own – владеть

broadcasting – радиовещание

utilities – коммунальное предприятие

investment – инвестиции, вложения

ownership – собственность

Oral practice

2 Topic. Our University.

A delegation of students and teachers from Cambridge are on a visit at your university. You are asked to tell the guests about it.

Present information on:

1) the name of your university;

2) its location;

3) the departments at your university (day-time, evening or corres-pondence);

4) how long the complete course lasts;

5) the number of students at the university;

6) the subjects you study (humanities, technical subjects, sciences);

7) the equipment the university provided with;

8) the examinations you take and the grants you receive;

9) the students' hostels;

10) what you like and what you don't like about your university.

3 Pairwork. Paul rings up Julia to invite her to the cinema.

a) listen to their telephone conversation:

PAUL: Hello! Can I speak to Julia?

JULIA: That's me.

PAUL: It's Paul speaking. How are you?

JULIA: Fine. Thank you. How are things with you?

PAUL: Not bad. I was thinking of going to the cinema this evening. Would you like to come?

JULIA: That'd be lovely. But I'm busy tonight. My parents are expecting some visitors and I've promised to help them. Perhaps some other time.

PAUL: What about tomorrow? I'll try to buy tickets and give you a ring.

JULIA: That's a good idea.

PAUL: Settled then Bye-bye.

JULIA: Bye-bye;

b) сomplete the dialogues:

1 A.: .........

B.: That's me.

A.: .........

B.: Fine, thank you. ...

A.: Not bad.

2 A.:.........

B.: That'd be lovely, but...

A.:.........

B.: I'll give you a ring;

3 A.: I was thinking of going to the country. What about Sunday?

B.:.....

A.: Settled.

B.:.....;

c) think of some good questions for the following answers. The answers needn't be true.

1. As long as I live. 6 Especially for me.

2. Early in the morning. 7 My parents.

3. Quite possible. 8 The teacher.

4. Only you and me. 9 Physical training.

5. Always. 10 Inside.