- •Avakova t. F., Gubernatorova m. A., Fedyaeva o. V. Get ready for exam:
- •Contents
- •People around you Look beyond your looks
- •Discussion Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Ex.2 Give your advice to the person who is dissatisfied with the way he / she looks. Work in pairs and make up a dialogue. Ex.3 Retell the text. School Reunions: Friends Reunited
- •Ex.2 Make the summary of the text. Boys will be boys
- •Comprehension Ex.1 For questions 1-8, choose from the students a-d. You can choose some students more then once.
- •Discussion Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •How you spend your time / entertainment
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Decide if the writer is for or against people who draw graffiti, or whether his opinion is not clear. Ex.2 Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences.
- •Discussion
- •Internet Addiction
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Discussion
- •Free Chat Sites – an Exciting Way of Spending Free Time
- •Comprehension
- •Discussion
- •‘Bye, Mum. See you later!’
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Choose from the list (a-I) the sentence which best summarizes each part (1-8) of the article. There’s one extra summary which you do not need to use.
- •Ex.2 Write a word or phrase from the article in each gap to complete the sentences.
- •Discussion
- •Extreme sports
- •Comprehension
- •Discussion
- •Countries and cities
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Discussion
- •Iceland
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Discussion
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Are the sentences true or false? Correct the false ones.
- •Discussion
- •What is it like living in London?
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Discussion
- •Islands – Singapore, St. Lucia, Sicily
- •Life story
- •When fame hits the family
- •Comprehension
- •Ex.2 Find out which of the famous people mentioned in the text:
- •Discussion
- •They came to a sticky end
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Discussion
- •Jobs and careers
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Put these statements in the order that they appear in the text.
- •Discussion
- •The Apprentice: you’re fired!
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Are the following sentences are true or false? Correct the false ones.
- •Discussion Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Learn to speak body language
- •Comprehension Ex.1 From statements a-k choose six which reflect the content of the text.
- •News and media
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Mark the sentences true, false or no information. Correct the false ones.
- •Discussion Ex.1 In pairs do the quiz about the ‘firsts’ and the ‘bests’ media products in Russia. Explain your choice. Compare your results with the classmates.
- •Turn off tv and turn on life!
- •Tv Crime. Does it affect us?
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Which person or people hold(s) these opinions?
- •Discussion Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Visiting different cultures East and West Cultural Differences
- •Different Strokes a look at the differences in character between the British and Americans
- •Meeting Americans and Brits
- •Comprehension
- •Discussion
- •National Characteristics
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Discussion
- •How Do Mexicans Celebrate the Day of the Dead?
- •Things around you
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Discussion Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Ex.2 Retell the text Walking Cell Phone
- •Internet helps families stay more in touch
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Are the following sentences true or false? Correct the false ones.
- •Discussion Ex.1 Answer the following questions
- •Ex.2 Are you connected? Are you in regular contact with people? Complete the table below. Share what you wrote with your partner(s).
- •Ex.3 Which of these things are most important to you? Rank them in order. Justify your choice.
- •Children into computers younger than ever
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Are the following sentences true or false? Correct the false ones.
- •Discussion Ex.1 Decide which of these gadgets are most important to you. Explain your choice.
- •Ex.2 Answer the following questions.
- •Test 'Are you a fashion victim?' Do this test and find out if you are a fashion victim. Do you agree with the results? Why? Why not?
- •Your score:
- •Answers:
- •Society and the future Robotic future rushes towards us
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Choose from the list a-h the sentences which best summaries each part (1-8) of the extract. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Are the following sentences true or false? Correct the false ones.
- •Discussion Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Dealing with money
- •How not to get rich quick
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Are the following sentences true or false? Correct the false ones.
- •Discussion Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •What a waste!
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Are the following sentences true or false? Correct the false ones.
- •Discussion Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Ex.3 Work in pairs.
- •Is this fair? Make up a dialogue.
- •Rules and Freedom Triumph and despair
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Choose from the list a-I the sentence which best summarises each part (1-8) of the article. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
- •Discussion Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Parents tried to sell baby on eBay
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Are the following sentences true or false? Correct the false ones.
- •Discussion Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Animal rights and wrongs
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Discussion Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Problems and how to solve them The greatest killer
- •First time in trouble
- •Extra hints How to write a comment
- •How to write a summary
- •Useful phrases for retelling
Avakova t. F., Gubernatorova m. A., Fedyaeva o. V. Get ready for exam:
TEXTS FOR DISCUSSION
Contents
People around you 9
Look beyond your looks 9
Discussion 9
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 9
Ex.2 Give your advice to the person who is dissatisfied with the way he / she looks. Work in pairs and make up a dialogue. 10
Ex.3 Retell the text. 10
School Reunions: Friends Reunited 10
Comprehension 11
Ex.1 Decide if the following statements are true or false. Correct the false ones. 11
Discussion 11
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 11
Ex.2 Make the summary of the text. 12
Boys will be boys 12
Comprehension 13
Ex.1 For questions 1-8, choose from the students A-D. You can choose some students more then once. 13
Discussion 13
Ex.1 Which of these statements do you agree with? Give an example to prove your opinion. Use the following phrases: I think that... / It seems to me that... / I'm sure that... / I don't really think that... / I doubt that... / I agree that... 14
Ex.2 What irritates you in boys / girls? Make 5-7 sentences. Discuss your opinion in pairs. 14
Ex.3 What strong points can you stress in boys / girls? Make 5-7 sentences. Discuss your opinion in pairs. 14
Your dream partner… in five minutes! 14
Discussion 17
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 17
Ex.2 Which qualities attract you most in people? Choose 5 characteristics you most estimate in a man / in a woman in order of preference. Comment your choice. Begin your answer with phrases like A man should be... / I adore women who are.../ I estimate people who... 17
Ex.3 What are the qualities you can't stand in people? Choose 5 characteristics you wouldn't bear in your partner. Comment your choice. Begin your answer with phrases like I would never put up with a person who is.../ I hate dealing with … people / I can't stand people who are... / My partner would never be... 18
Ex.4 Describe your ideal friend or dream partner. 18
Ex.5 Read these quotes about friendship. Do you agree with them? Comment on them and give your opinion about friendship. 18
How you spend your time / entertainment 19
Graffiti – a dangerous way of life 19
Comprehension 20
Ex.1 Decide if the writer is for or against people who draw graffiti, or whether his opinion is not clear. 20
Ex.2 Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences. 20
Discussion 21
Internet Addiction 21
Comprehension 22
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 22
Discussion 22
Free Chat Sites – an Exciting Way of Spending Free Time 23
Comprehension 24
Discussion 24
‘Bye, Mum. See you later!’ 24
Comprehension 26
Ex.1 Choose from the list (A-I) the sentence which best summarizes each part (1-8) of the article. There’s one extra summary which you do not need to use. 26
Ex.2 Write a word or phrase from the article in each gap to complete the sentences. 26
Discussion 27
Extreme sports 27
Comprehension 28
Discussion 28
Countries and cities 30
India 30
Comprehension 31
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 31
Discussion 31
Iceland 32
Comprehension 32
Ex.1 Are the sentences true or false? Correct the false ones. 32
Ex.2 Answer the following questions. 32
Discussion 32
What is life like in Antarctica? 33
Comprehension 34
Ex.1 Choose the correct variant. 34
Ex.2 Are the sentences true or false? Correct the false ones. 34
Discussion 34
Top cities 34
Comprehension 35
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 35
Discussion 36
Oxford 36
Comprehension 37
Ex.1 Are the sentences true or false? Correct the false ones. 37
Discussion 37
What is it like living in London? 38
Comprehension 39
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 39
Discussion 39
Islands – Singapore, St. Lucia, Sicily 40
Comprehension 40
Ex.1 Name the island (or islands) which: 41
Ex.2 Answer the following questions. 41
Discussion 41
Life story 42
I’m so lucky! 42
Comprehension 43
Ex.1 Are the sentences true or false. Correct the false ones. 43
Ex.2 Answer the following questions. 43
Discussion 44
When fame hits the family 44
Comprehension 46
Ex.2 Find out which of the famous people mentioned in the text: 46
Discussion 46
They came to a sticky end 46
Comprehension 48
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 48
Discussion 48
Jobs and careers 49
Semco 49
Comprehension 50
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 50
Discussion 50
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 50
Ex.2 Do you agree with the following statements? Why? Why not? 50
Ex.3 Work in pairs. You are going to set up a new company. Work in groups and decide: 50
Ex.4 Think about how you will treat your employees. Will you: 51
Ex.5 Fill in the company profile: 51
Ex.6 Make a summary of the text. 51
Time for a change? 51
Comprehension 52
Ex.1 Put these statements in the order that they appear in the text. 52
Discussion 52
Ex.1 Which of these things do you prefer in a job and why? Choose one option in each sentence. 52
Ex.2 Read the quotes. Do you agree with any of them? Make your comment on them. 52
Ex.3 Retell the text. 53
Job advertisements 53
Graphic designer 53
News editor 53
Wanted 53
Tour Guide 53
Marketing Manager 53
The Apprentice: you’re fired! 54
Comprehension 55
Ex.1 Are the following sentences are true or false? Correct the false ones. 55
Discussion 56
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 56
Learn to speak body language 56
Comprehension 57
Ex.1 From statements A-K choose six which reflect the content of the text. 57
Discussion 58
Ex.1 Make a list of useful tips to give to someone going to an interview for the first time. 58
Ex.2 Comment on the following statement: ‘Body language changes according to which country you are in and what you are doing’. 58
News and media 59
‘The mass media is a combination of information, entertainment and complete rubbish’ 59
Comprehension 59
Ex.1 Mark the sentences true, false or no information. Correct the false ones. 59
Discussion 60
Ex.1 In pairs do the quiz about the ‘firsts’ and the ‘bests’ media products in Russia. Explain your choice. Compare your results with the classmates. 60
Turn off TV and turn on life! 60
Comprehension 62
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 62
Discussion 62
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 62
TV Crime. Does it affect us? 63
Comprehension 64
Ex.1 Which person or people hold(s) these opinions? 64
Discussion 65
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 65
Ex.2 Give your opinion about television in our country. Pay attention to the following aspects: 65
How you are persuaded to spend more by…advertising 65
Comprehension 65
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 66
Discussion 66
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 66
A newspaper with a difference 66
Comprehension 66
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 67
Ex.2 Choose the best headline for the story. 67
Ex.3 Are the following sentences true or false? Correct the false ones. 67
Discussion 67
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 67
Visiting different cultures 69
East and West Cultural Differences 69
Different Strokes 71
A look at the differences in character between the British and Americans 72
Meeting Americans and Brits 72
National Characteristics 75
Comprehension 76
Ex.1 Match these headings to paragraphs 1-6. There is one heading you do not need. 76
Ex.2 Answer the following questions. 77
Discussion 77
Where Do People Live Under the Ground? 77
Comprehension 78
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 78
Discussion 78
My First Trip Abroad 78
Comprehension 80
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 80
Discussion 80
How Do Mexicans Celebrate the Day of the Dead? 80
Comprehension 81
Ex.1 Arethe sentences true or false. Correct the false ones. 81
Discussion 81
Things around you 83
Cool inventions 83
Comprehension 85
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 85
Discussion 85
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 86
Ex.2 Retell the text 86
Walking Cell Phone 86
Comprehension 87
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 87
Discussion 87
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. Begin your answers with the following phrases. It depends on; to begin with/ in the first place; actually/in fact; as a matter of fact; on the whole; in my opinion; I consider/believe. 87
Internet helps families stay more in touch 88
Comprehension 89
Ex.1 Are the following sentences true or false? Correct the false ones. 89
Discussion 89
Ex.1 Answer the following questions 89
Ex.2 Are you connected? Are you in regular contact with people? Complete the table below. Share what you wrote with your partner(s). 89
Ex.3 Which of these things are most important to you? Rank them in order. Justify your choice. 89
Children into computers younger than ever 90
Comprehension 91
Ex.1 Are the following sentences true or false? Correct the false ones. 91
Discussion 91
Ex.1 Decide which of these gadgets are most important to you. Explain your choice. 91
Ex.2 Answer the following questions. 91
Test 'Are you a fashion victim?' 92
Do this test and find out if you are a fashion victim. Do you agree with the results? Why? Why not? 92
Your score: 93
Answers: 93
Society and the future 94
Robotic future rushes towards us 94
Comprehension 95
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 95
Discussion 95
Space tourism 95
Comprehension 97
Ex.1 Choose from the list A-H the sentences which best summaries each part (1-8) of the extract. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. 97
Discussion 97
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 97
Ex.2 Comment on the following statement: 'To expect the unexpected shows a thoroughly modern intellect' (Oscar Wilde). 97
Cloning: future perfect? 97
Comprehension 98
Ex.1 Are the following statements are true or false? Correct the false ones. 98
Ex.2 Choose the most suitable heading from the list A-G for each part of the article. There is one extra heading which you do not need to use. 98
Discussion 99
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 99
Ex.2 Comment on the following statement: 'Prophecy is a good line of business, but it is full of risks' (Mark Twain). 99
Scientists develop pill to replace exercise 99
Comprehension 100
Ex.1 Are the following sentences true or false? Correct the false ones. 100
Discussion 100
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 100
Dealing with money 101
How not to get rich quick 101
Comprehension 101
Ex.1 Are the following sentences true or false? Correct the false ones. 101
Discussion 102
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 102
What a waste! 102
Comprehension 103
Ex.1 What do these figures refer to? 103
Discussion 103
Ex.1 Work in groups. 104
Ex.2 Read these quotes about money. Do you agree with them? Comment on them. 104
Men motivated by co-worker salaries 104
Comprehension 105
Ex.1 Are the following sentences true or false? Correct the false ones. 105
Discussion 105
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 105
Ex.2 Would you be motivated by these things in your workplace? Rate them from 10 (= major motivation) to 1 (= couldn’t care less). Justify your choice. 106
Ex.3 Work in pairs. 106
Is this fair? Make up a dialogue. 106
Rules and Freedom 107
Triumph and despair 107
Comprehension 108
Ex.1 Choose from the list A-I the sentence which best summarises each part (1-8) of the article. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. 108
Discussion 108
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 108
Parents tried to sell baby on eBay 109
Comprehension 109
Ex.1 Are the following sentences true or false? Correct the false ones. 110
Discussion 110
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 110
Animal rights and wrongs 110
Comprehension 112
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 112
Discussion 112
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 113
Problems and how to solve them 114
The greatest killer 114
Comprehension 115
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 115
Discussion 115
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 115
Hot, hot, hot 115
Comprehension 116
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 116
Discussion 117
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 117
Ex.2 Comment on the following statement: 'Let nature be your teacher' (William Wordsworth, 1770-1850, English poet). 117
Ex.3 Read the statements and complete the gaps. Are you worried about any of the problems mentioned? 117
First time in trouble 117
Comprehension 118
Ex.1 Which person expressed the following? 118
Discussion 118
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 118
Compulsory cooking classes 118
Comprehension 119
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 119
Discussion 120
Ex.1 Answer the following questions. 120
How to write a summary…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..116
Useful phrases for retelling……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...………….117