- •Unit 1 Getting into University
- •Learning a Foreign Language
- •In the following text, one or two, (but not more) of the linking words and phrases are correct and the others are incorrect. Underline the correct ones.
- •Revision and Consolidation
- •I. Put each of the following words in the correct space in the passage below.
- •II. Put the correct word from the following list in each space below.
- •III. Put each of the following words or phrases in its correct space in the passage below.
- •IV. Write the missing words in the sentences below. Choose from the following:
- •I am a Student Now
- •My University
- •Task 1.
- •Task 2.
- •Our Studies
- •Getting Down To Work
- •Asking for advice.
- •Advising someone to do something.
- •Advising someone not to do something.
- •Task 1. Role-play
- •Revision and Consolidation
- •II. Read the following article about holiday English language courses in Scotland. Write the correct word from the box in each blank.
- •Holiday Courses in Scotland
- •III. Put a circle round the letter of the correct word to use in each blank.
- •IV. Fill in prepositions.
- •V. Each of the following sentences contains errors. Find the errors and correct them.
- •VI. Translate from Russian/Belarusian into English.
- •Unit 3 Success and Failure Focus Vocabulary
- •Taking Exams
- •Succeeding
- •Failing
- •Difficulty
- •Your friend is having difficulties with getting ready for exams. Give him/her some advice on preparing for them.
- •After the Exams
- •A Student's Guide to Exam Stress.
- •Revision and Consolidation
- •I. Fill in the missing words from the box.
- •II. Choose the word or phrase which best complete each sentence. Give one
- •III. Read the following school progress report. Put a circle round the letter of
- •IV. Explain the difference between:
- •V. Each of the following sentences contains errors. Find the errors and correct them.
- •VI. Translate from Russian into English.
- •No More All-Nighters
- •Being Late
- •Making Appointments
- •Role-play
- •School Reunion
- •Vocabulary
- •Seasons and Weather
- •Seasons and Weather
- •Weather - Climate
- •Ex. 18 Read the letter and write back.
- •Don't Gild the Lily!
- •В. Weather Forecast Focus Vocabulary
- •Information about the weather provided by radio, tv or newspapers
- •I. Put each of the following adjectives in the correct space in the passage below.
- •II. Finish each sentence on the left below with the correct verb on the right.
- •III. Complete each sentence by choosing the best alternative. Look up any words you are not sure about.
- •IV. Fill in the prepositions.
- •V. Give the opposite for the following.
- •Unit 2 All Work and No Game Make Jack a Dull Boy
- •About Leisure Habits in Britain Going to the cinema
- •Only One in Three Do It Themselves!
- •Invitations, suggestions, offers How to accept or decline them.
- •Possible responses
- •Bill Wise Gives Advice
- •Let's Have a Picnic
- •Gardening
- •Vocabulary
II. Read the following article about holiday English language courses in Scotland. Write the correct word from the box in each blank.
beginners |
level |
talk |
group |
practice |
teaching |
knowledge |
practise |
test |
lectures |
studied |
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Holiday Courses in Scotland
Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday to Friday. The maximum class size is twelve and the average is ten. We use modern methods of (a)________and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorder. You will only be successful in improving your English, however, if you work hard and (b)_______speaking English as much as you can. You will take a short (c) ______ in English as soon as you arrive. In this way, we can put you in a (d)_______at the most suitable level.
There are two classes at the Elementary level: one is for complete (e)_______ and the other is for students who know only a little English. In both classes you will practise simple conversations.
In the class at the Elementary level you will have a lot of (f)_______ in communication in real-life situations because we help you to use the English you have previously (g)______in your own country. You will also have the chance to improve your (h)_______of English grammar and to build up you vocabulary.
The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide variety of situations at the advanced (i)_______ . You will learn how to use language correctly and appropriately when you (j)_______to native speakers. In addition, you will develop such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from books and (k)_____.
III. Put a circle round the letter of the correct word to use in each blank.
1. Linda: What's the next... ?
a) lesson b) timetable c) programme d) hour
2. David: Just a moment. Let me look at my ....
a) timetable b) class c) syllabus d) plan
3. Linda: Oh, it's history - my favourite ....
a) knowledge b) study c) subject d) matter
4. David: I usually like history, but I didn't care for the ... last year.
We did nineteenth century European history. It was boring.
a) syllabus b) study c) plan d) timetable
5. Linda: We are studying the Roman Empire this year, and I'm also taking a ... in archaeology at evening school.
a) lesson b) course c) syllabus d) curriculum
6. David: It's a pity that archaeology isn't included in the ... here.
a) lesson b) period c) curriculum d) topic
IV. Fill in prepositions.
1. Please, find ... when the class begins.
2. Those who have a good ear ... sounds learn more quickly.
3. She has a poor memory ... dates.
4. Will you translate it ... Russian ... English?
5. The teachers praise him ... his progress in studies.
6. Open your book ... page fifteen and do exercise three. Then find text five ... page twenty.
7. While listening ... a tape, try to repeat... the native speaker.
8. She's always been thirsty ... knowledge.
9. What mark did you get... phonetics?
10. I have difficulty ... keeping......my groupmates.
11.We have a lot of pronunciation practice ... our phonetic classes.
12.They are arranging a lecture ... modern art. It will be held ... room 403. - Who is lecturing? - Mr. Madsen.
13. Where is Robert? - He is reading ... the seminar .... linguistics.
14. Are you very busy now? - Yes, I must revise the whole term's work ... the test.