- •И.Д. Латфуллина, е.Ю. Шутова, е.Г.Брунова
- •Для студентов I-II курсов
- •И.Д. Латфуллина, е.Ю. Шутова, е.Г. Брунова The World Around Us
- •1.1 Answer the following questions:
- •1.2 What does a “university” mean? Study the factfile:
- •1.3 Read the following words. Mind reading rules:
- •1.4 Read the text through and be ready to do the exercises after. Tyumen state university
- •1.5 Translate and memorize the following word-combinations:
- •1.6 Make up your own sentences with the words and word-combinations from activity 1.5.
- •Match the words in a with their meanings in b:
- •1.8 Match the following words and word-combinations in a with their synonyms in b:
- •1.9 Give the English equivalents for the following words and word-combinations:
- •1.10 Study the information about studying at a University:
- •1.11 Replace the underlined verbs with less formal verbs that have the same meaning in the context:
- •1.12 Fill the gaps with a suitable word:
- •1.13 Read these sentences spoken by university students. What is each person studying?
- •1.14 Complete the following sentences:
- •1.15 Translate the following sentences into English:
- •1. 16 Correspond the names in a with the following numbers in b:
- •1.17 Read the sentences and decide which word a, b, or c best fits each space.
- •1.18 Answer the questions:
- •1.19 Read the text and guess what institutions are located in the sites described in the text. Choose the answer from the list below:
- •1.20 Speak about the University according to the following schemes:
- •2.1 Say a few words about your studies:
- •2.2 Read the following words and word-combinations correctly:
- •2.3 Read the text through and be ready to do the exercises after.
- •I am a student of…
- •2.4 Read the names of the faculties and specialities:
- •Correspond the subjects the students are taught at the University with the following faculties (Institutes):
- •2.6 Match the word-combinations in a with their Russian equivalents in b:
- •2.7 Think over your own sentences with the following words and word-combinations:
- •2.8 Match the words and word-combinations in a with their meanings in b:
- •2.9 Fill in the correct word(s) from the list below to make up a phrase. Use the words only once.
- •2.10 Complete the sentences:
- •2.11 Study the information about exams and education:
- •2 12 What questions could you ask to get these answers?
- •2.13 Answer the following questions:
- •Compose short dialogues for the following imaginary situations:
- •Would you like to…? I’m afraid, I can’t...
- •2.15 Speak about your Institute / faculty. Use the table:
- •3.1 Discuss the following questions:
- •3.2 Read the Geographical names correctly, then complete the table that follows.
- •3.3 Some of these sentences are correct, but some need the (perhaps more than once). Correct the sentences where necessary.
- •3.4 Read through the text and match these headings with the passages:
- •3.5 Memorize the following words and word-combinations. Then find the sentences with them in the text and translate them.
- •3.6 Match the words and word-combinations in a with their synonyms in b:
- •3.7 Give the English equivalents for the following:
- •3.8 Match the adjectives on the left with the corresponding nouns on the right:
- •3.9 Are these statements true (t) or false (f)? If the statement is false, correct it.
- •3.10 Translate into English:
- •3.11 Complete the following sentences using the information from the text:
- •3.12 Answer the following questions:
- •3.13 Study the factfile:
- •3.14 Speak about the country you live in.
- •4.1 Answer the questions:
- •4.2 Read the text through to be ready to do a few exercises after it. The Tyumen Region
- •4.3 Match the words and word-combinations in a with their Russian equivalents in b:
- •4.4 Combine the words in a and b to form phrases:
- •4.5 Think over your own sentences with the words and word-combinations in activities 4.3, 4.4.
- •4.6 Read the passages and number them in the correct order:
- •4.11 Prove that:
- •4.12 Study the factfile (according to the statistics data of 2002):
- •4.13 Speak about the Tyumen Region.
- •5.2 Read through the text to be ready to do the exercises after it.
- •Combine the words in a and b to form phrases:
- •5.4 Fill in the correct adjectives (a, b or c):
- •5.5 Say what are the best and the worst things about living in the city. Use the following word-combinations:
- •5.6 Make a list of advantages and disadvantages of living in Tyumen. Give two columns. Use the following adjectives:
- •5.7 Say what features and facilities Tyumen has and hasn’t got.
- •5.8 Complete the dialogues in a suitable way. Fill in the gaps with the following words and word-combinations:
- •Read the statements about the text. Are they true or false?
- •Complete the following sentences:
- •Translate the following sentences into English:
- •Answer the following questions:
- •5.13 Speak about the city you live in. Bibliography:
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- •625003, Тюмень, Семакова, 10.
Combine the words in a and b to form phrases:
A B
1 rush a) building
2 traffic b) life
3 night c) rate
4 cost d) hour
5 crime e) park
6 shopping f) of living
7 high-rise g) jam
8 car h) centre
9 polluted i) street
10 noisy j) air
5.4 Fill in the correct adjectives (a, b or c):
1 The most…..parts of Tyumen are in the centre of the city.
a) hectic b) busting c) picturesque
2 Tyumen is very…..at night because so many young people live there.
a) crowded b) elegant c) lively
3 Tyumen is one of the Region’s most…..towns.
a) historic b) magnificent c) deserted
4 The city centre is quite…..at weekends.
a) clean b) shabby c) hectic
5 The streets of the town are….., particularly in the rush-hour.
a) spacious b) animated c) deserted
5.5 Say what are the best and the worst things about living in the city. Use the following word-combinations:
plenty of things to do dirty and polluted air
many different shops smoke and petrol fumes
lots of cinemas and theatres to be crowded (full of people)
variety of sport centres to be noisy
bus service and taxi rank to be dangerous
health centres and chemists to be stressful
traffic jam in the rush-hour
Model 1: The best thing about living Model 2: The worst thing
in a city is that there is lots of nightlife. about living in a city is that
there are too many people everywhere.
5.6 Make a list of advantages and disadvantages of living in Tyumen. Give two columns. Use the following adjectives:
historic, noisy, crowded, fashionable, pleasant, enormous, elegant, picturesque, modern, crooked, expensive, cheap, striking, shabby, dangerous, attractive, smart, memorable, broad, clean, narrow, ugly, terrible, terrific, busy, colourful, colourless, unforgettable, spectacular, old, famous, successful, industrial, dirty, bad, beautiful, small, excellent.
Model: Advantages: Disadvantages:
full of history busy streets
5.7 Say what features and facilities Tyumen has and hasn’t got.
Model: It has got a cathedral, but it has not got the Opera House.
5.8 Complete the dialogues in a suitable way. Fill in the gaps with the following words and word-combinations:
nightlife, wide range, commuters, cultural activities, cope, whatever (or anything), opportunities, cosmopolitan.
1 A: The town is full of people from different countries and cultures.
B: Yes, it’s very…...
2 A: There are cinemas, theatres, museums, art galleries and everything.
B: Yes, I know, there are lots of…...
3 A: There is a …... of shops.
B: Oh yes, you can buy ..…. you want.
4 A: There is plenty to do in the evening.
B: Yes, the …... is great.
5 A: There is a better chance of finding work.
B: Yes, there are more job …..
6 A: The transport system has to ..… with the people who live in the country but work in town.
B: Yes, I know, there are too many ….
Read the statements about the text. Are they true or false?
1 Due to its advantageous geographical location Tyumen developed rather quickly.
2 Modern Tyumen is a place of exile.
3 Tyumen is a gate to Siberia.
4 Tyumen is located on the right bank of the Tura River.
5 Nowadays Tyumen is a modern city, the centre of a large oil and gas-producing province.
6 There are three theatres in Tyumen: the Puppet Theatre, the Drama Theatre, the Comedy Theatre.
7 The best way to see the historic sights of Tyumen is to start with the monument to V. Lenin.
8 Many industrial enterprises are located in the suburbs of Tyumen.
9 Tyumen is an ancient town, more than five hundred years old.
10 The permanent population of Tyumen is 600 thousand.
11 The street traffic in Tyumen is not heavy.