Task I: Mark the right statements "True" and the wrong ones "False".

1. A ventriloquist walked into a town one day with a cat and money.

2. A ventriloquist was very hungry and tired.

3. He ordered a full dinner for himself and his dog.

4. The waiter could not believe that the dog could speak.

5. The owner said to himself, " If I had that dog, I should be the happiest man in the world".

6. The man wanted to sell the dog.

7. He sold the dog for 40 dollars.

8. The man didn't pay for his dinner.

9. "I'll never say another word as long as I live", said the dog.

10. The ventriloquist spoke instead of the dog.

Task II. Answer the questions.

1. What happened in a restaurant one day?

2. What did the ventriloquist order for himself?

3. Did the dog order the same food?

4. Why couldn't the owner believe his ears?

5. How much did the ventriloquist want for his dog?

6. What was the true meaning of the ventriloquist's last words?

Was it really a talking dog?

ВАРІАНТ 10

Television programs

Let's look at the television guide now and see what programs we can watch today. I see that at 9.30 a.m. on the channel One plus One I may see a program called Tom and Jerry. This is an American cartoon about a mouse and a cat who have many problems and funny situations. Next at 10.301 see on the channel Inter they're showing an American film called Die Hard. This is a very popular action film about a police officer. The main star in the film is Bruce Willis. At noon I turn on the TV. One the local Kharkiv channel they're showing a special program about festivals in the city. I see that at 1.30. On the "1+1" channel they will be showing-a program called "The BBC Wildlife Show". Today the program will be discussing animals that live in a savanna in Africa. Next 1 see that we may watch, a soap opera called "Beverly Hills 90210". This is an American popular soap opera about.high school students who go to a high school in Beverly Hills, California. Finally I see that in the evening if you are interested in what is happening in Ukraine and in the world you may watch the local evening news which is on at 8 o'clock on Inter. Also if you want to learn about sports news you may watch Inter Sport at 8.30. So those are some of the interesting programs you can watch on television today.

Answer the questions.

9. What kind of program is "Tom and Jerry "?

10. What kind of film is "Die Hard"?

11. Who is the star in the film?

12. When can you watch a program about festivals in Kharkiv?

13. On what channel can you watch the "BBC Wildlife Show"?

14. What may you see at 8 o'clock on Inter?

ВАРІАНТ 11

GRABBERS PRACTICE

I don't know whether many people remember Tom Crabbe when he was a student in this city. Probably not many, though he was a powerfully built fellow, always in a good mood, always laughing, with voice like the roar of a lion. Crabbe graduated from college a year before I did, and went Down to a large port town in the south to start practicing medicine. A brilliant career seemed to lie before him; besides his excellent knowledge of medicine he had'that special manner that makes a patient believe in him at once. Grabble went down with his "young" diploma- and his still younger wife to settle in this town, which we shall call Brisport. For some time, I heard little from my friend. 1 once read a short article by him in a research journal, but that was all. One day, to my surprise I receiver a telegram from Mrs. Crabbe asking me to come down to Brisport and see her husband, as he was not at all well. I started by the next train, seriously worried about my friend. Mrs. Crabbe met me at the station. She told me Tom had become very nervous; he had almost no patients, the house and his doctor's office cost more that they could afford and they hoped I would be able to give them some advise.

Powerfully built fellow - кремезної статури парубок. Road of alion - рев лева. Graduate from - закінчувати(ВИЩИЙ НАВЧАЛЬНИЙ ЗАКЛАД). Carrear - кар'єра. Excellent knowledge - чудові знання. To settle in the town - оселитися в місті. Patient - пацієнт. Afford - дозволити.

Questions

1. What was Tom Crabbe?

2. What was he like?

3. When did he graduate from college?

4. Did a brilliant^areer seem to lie before him?

5. Did a patient believe him at once? Why?

6. Did the author read a short article about him in a research journal?

How did Tom Crabbe feel himself in Bristol?

ВАРІАНТ 12

A CLERGYMAN

A clergyman was once walking along the main street of the vil­lage not far from his church. He stopped suddenly in front of an open door. He had noticed a middle-aged woman washing the floor in her house.

"I haven't seen you in church for a long time, Mrs Robinson", he said. "I hope you'll come next Sunday". "It really is a long time since I went to church", the woman answered. "But you won't see me there next Sunday either". "I am sorry to hear that", said the clergyman. "What's the mat­ter?"

"I am quite willing to tell you", said Mrs. Robinson. "As you know, my husband died a year ago, and I have two children. I must work hard to earn money for their food, clothes and education. My job is to clean four offices and to wash the floors. So I am down on my knees for almost three hours, six days a week. I go to work at six o'clock in the morning, when you are still sleeping in your com­fortable bed. So, when Sunday comes, I refuse to go to church and get down on my knees again! I'll put my feet up and rest!"

Questions

1. Who stopped suddenly in front of an open door?

2. What did a clergyman say to Mrs Robinson?

3. How did a woman explain her absence in the church?

4. Did she have to work much?

5. What was her job?

6. How did she spend Sunday's eveni

ВАРІАНТ 13

WILLIAM CAXTON

William Caxton was the first English printer. He was born in Kent in 1422.His father was a farmer. William did not want to become a farmer like his father and went to London to work in an office. This office traded with different countries. William liked to read books. When William Caxton was thirty he started his own business in Belgium. In 1471 he left his business and began to translate French books into English. He became interested in printing, learned it and one day he bought his own press. In 1476 he brought his printing-press to London. In England printing was something new at that time and many people thought that it was the work of the devil. Some of them wanted to break William's press.

William Caxton printed his first book in 1477. It was Caxton's translation of the French "Tales of Troy" that became the first English printed book.

William Caxton printed about eighty books. He translated thir­ty-one books from French. Caxton died in 1491.

Printer — друкар. Trade — торгівля. Printing-press — дру­карський верстат. Devil — чорт, диявол

Questions

1. What was William Caxton⁹

2. Where was he born?

3. What was his father?

4. What did William like to do?

5. When did he bring his printing-press?

1. When did William Caxton print his first book?

BAPIANT 14

MICHAELANGELO'S DAVID

The governor of the ancient city of Florence wanted to put up a marble statue in the public square. Several sculptors tried to make a statue for the governor, but were unsuccessful. The gov­ernor was not satisfied, and they had to give up their attempts. At that time, Michaelangelo had already been recognized as the best sculptor in Florence. The governor had heard of his fame, and now he offered Michaelangelo the order to make the marble stat­ue. Michaelangelo realized how difficult the task would be. His friends advised him against it, saying it would probably be only a loss of time and effort. But Michaelangelo had looked forward to this opportunity for a long time, and he agreed to make the statue. During the next two years, Michaelangelo devoted all his talent and all his labour to the task. When it was finished, his friends could see that he had created a wonderful work of art. Mi­chaelangelo called his statue "David" and invited the governor to come to the public square to look at it. When the governor arrived, he found a crowd of people filling the great square. Michaelangelo and his friends expected him to express his satisfaction, but as he stood in silence before the statue, their disappointment and fear grew. "No", the governor said at last. "I am not quite satisfied, al­though in general the statue shows great skill. But you have made a mistake; the nose is too long".

Governor —губернатор. Marble —мармур. Statue —статуя Questions

1. 1.What was the Florence governor's desire?

2. 2.Were several sculptors successful making a statue for the governor?

3. 3.Had Michaelangelo been recognized as the best sculptor in Florence?

4. 4.What did the governor order the sculptor?

5. 5.How long did Michaekangelo make his task?

6. 6.Was the governor satisfied with the statue? Why (not)?

ВАРІАНТ 15

The importance of learning foreign language

There are many reasons why English is important, language to learn. Let's talk about some of the most important reasons.

First, English is international language. Therefore, many people all around the world speak English. I may not speak Italian, French or Japanese but if I speak English I can speak to some people from Japan or Italy or many other countries. Also English is a language of business. Many international corporations do their business in English because they know people all around the world can speak English. Also English is one of five official languages of the United Nations. So many diplomatic conferences are held in English. Also there are many scientific conferences around the world that are held in English and you must understand English to participate. And to use the Internet it is good to understand English because of majority of websites found on the Internet are English-based web-sites.

And finally there are many exchange programs where you or other students may go to other countries to study about other cultures. Most of these exchange programs require that you speak English. These are just some of the reasons why English is an important language to learn. I hope you'll continue with your study of English.

1. Questions for discussion. (Pre-listening)

   1. Why do we learn English? — Brainstorming. Give your ideas.

   2. Why does the speaker think that English is very important to study? -

3.Name the main reasons.

2. Put the reasons you've heard in order.

   1. Many exchange programs require you to speak English.

   2. English is one of five official languages of the United Nati on.

   3. English is a language of business.

   4. Many diplomatic and scientific conferences are held in English.

   5. Majority of web-sites found on the Internet are English-based websites.

   6. English is international language.