3. Answer the questions:
Where are medical students trained in Great Britain (Russia)?
Please name the main educational establishments in Russia.
Would you like to study at a medical school in Great Britain? Give your reasons.
In Britain many parents send their children to a private school. Why do they do it?
Is the situation with private schools in Russia the same? Why do Russian parents send their children to private schools?
Why do some Russian parents prefer to send their children to a good boarding school in Britain, France or Germany? Is the education abroad really better than our one?
II. 1. Listen to a student phoning a language school to find out about summer courses for her friend. Find this information.
a) length of courses e) accommodation
b) class size f) extra-curricula activities
c) number of lessons g) cost
d) facilities
2. Listen to the dialogue again. Complete the Function File with these words:
Could you send me…
Could you tell me…
How long…
How much…
I’d like…
I’d also like to know…
What about…
What kind of…
Function File
1. ___________ some information about summer courses, please.
2. ___________ are the courses?
3. ___________ about the lessons?
4. ___________ about the facilities?
5. ___________ accommodation?
6. ___________ extra-curricula activities are there?
7. ___________ do the courses cost?
8. ___________ a brochure and application form, please?
III. 1. Listen and follow the consequences. Can you continue the chain?
If I go to university, I'll get a degree. If I get a degree, I'll get a good job. If I get a good job, I'll earn a lot of money. If I earn a lot of money, I'll retire early. If I retire early, I'll have lots of holidays. If I have lots of holidays, I'll spend all my money. If I spend all my money ...
2. Make chains from these beginnings.
If I fail my exams…
If you work harder…
If my alarm clock doesn’t work…
Stress
1. Try to predict answers to the questions. More than one answer is possible.
1. Which of these people can suffer from a lot of stress?
a) police officers
b) students
c) factory workers
d) teachers
2. Which of these factors can cause stress?
a) a lot of free time
b) problems with people
c) some social situations
d) doing sport
3. What can we do to relax and reduce stress?
a) organize our work/ studies
b) eat a lot
c) do exercise
d) talk to people about problems
2. Listen and answer these questions.
1. When do students (and doctors) suffer from stress?
2. What social occasion can be difficult for shy people?
3. What is good way of organizing work or studies?
4. Who can people talk to about their problems?
5. What exercises can help to reduce stress?
Asking the way
Giving Directions
I.
1. Joanne is new to London and has been invited to visit Dave
in
his flat in Waltham Stow. She arrives at Waltham Stow Station and
can't find the way. She phones Dave, Listen to the conversation and
draw the route on the map.
2. Listen to the telephone call. Look at the street plan and draw a line to show the rout that’s explained.
Travelling
I. You are planning a holiday. Which three things are most important for you?
Which of them are least important?
Good weather Interesting places to visit
Shopping Peace and quiet
Meeting the opposite sex Activities (e.g. surfing, skiing)
Exciting nightlife Beautiful scenery
A budget flight Food and drink
Theme parks Spending time with friends/ family
Cheap accommodation Beaches
Practicing your English
Luxury hotels
What do you like doing on holiday?
Is there anything that you don’t like doing?