- •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
Comprehension Ex.1 Are the sentences true or false? Correct the false ones.
There are two rivers in Oxford.
The Radkliffe Camera is more interesting on the outside.
There are no modern buildings in the centre of Oxford.
The Ashmolean was the first museum in England.
Oxford has some good restaurants.
Young people have nothing to do in the evenings.
The countryside round Oxford is beautiful.
The White Horse is in Oxford.
Discussion
Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
Can you say that your home town is your favourite place in the world? Why?
What is the most exciting building in your home town? What's so interesting about it?
Is there any entertainment for the young in your home town?
What don't you like about your home town? Why?
Describe your ideal city. It can be a real place or you can imagine it.
– Where is it and what kind of city is it?
– What are the most interesting and unusual things about it.
– What can young people do during the day or in the evening?
– Why do you think it is a perfect place to visit or to live in?
What is it like living in London?
What is it like living in London? We asked a few young people who moved to London from other countries. Here are some answers.
I came to London in September 2001 to study. London is great! It's got everything a large city can offer: nice shopping places with cutting-edge fashion; a place where big movie stars often appear; handy and convenient eating places, all those beautiful and elegant architecture with classic flavor... But above all, I like the people there. Although they may appear reserved at first, they are always ready to help.
However, I don't feel safe in London. I would worry if I had to go out on my own and come back late! My friends have got mugged here...
Patricia, ChinaI moved to London a year ago. Before that I'd lived in the USA for four years. Coming originally from Poland I welcomed the more 'European' atmosphere of the city. My favourite thing about London is that museums (not all but most of them) are free, so you can just walk in to see one particular work of art without having to pay for expensive tickets.
What I most dislike about London (and at the same time miss most about New York City), is that the underground does not operate during the night. This means that when you are coming back late from a party, theatre or cinema, you have to take the bus, so it takes a long time to get home.
Natalya, PolandI moved to London 10 years ago because I got a job at one of the London universities and I have been here ever since! I love this city because you have access to so many different cultures! I also enjoy the theatre, cinema, concerts, etc, not to mention restaurants with food from all over the world.
What don't I like about the city? Public transport. It is not reliable and it really needs to improve. Also, people move in and out of the city a lot, so you make new friends all the time but also 'lose' friends all the time as well!
Ines, SpainI was born in Sri Lanka and lived for a while in Nigeria and many different parts of England before finally moving to London fourteen years ago. Although I have spent almost all my life as a foreigner, I feel more at home in London than in any other place. What I love about London is that it does not really belong to any nationality or group. It is a truly multicultural place.
In spite of the stress, the high cost of living and the overcrowded and inefficient public transport system, it still feels like the centre of the world, where life seems to be always happening.
Notes
cutting-edge |
самый современный, новейший |
handy |
расположенный поблизости |
reserved |
сдержанный |
get mugged |
быть ограбленным на улице |
to welcome |
приветствовать, одобрять |
access |
доступ |