- •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 Put these statements in the order that they appear in the text.
the number of people in Britain who are self-employed _______
Annette Fishburn’s previous job _______
where Professor Simon Parker works ____1__
the reasons why self-employed people work long hours _______
what Annette Fishburn wants to do in the future _______
which groups of people Professor Parker studied _______
working hours for employed and self-employed men _______
the name of Annette Fishburn’s company and what it does _______
working hours for employed and self-employed women _______
Discussion
Ex.1 Which of these things do you prefer in a job and why? Choose one option in each sentence.
having long lunch breaks or doing training courses
working long hours but getting good pay or working shorter hours but getting less pay
getting a payment for long service or having a lot of staff parties
running your own department in a small company or working for a large market leader
Ex.2 Read the quotes. Do you agree with any of them? Make your comment on them.
‘People who work sitting down get paid more than people who work standing up.’ (Ogden Nash)
‘The longer the title, the less important the job.’ (George McGovern)
‘Most workplaces have too many rules. Employees aren’t children, and the office isn’t a junior school.’ (Araba Green)
‘Most managers spend their time making it difficult for workers to work.’ (Paul Shorter)
Ex.3 Retell the text.
Job advertisements
Graphic designer
ATG GROUP is a fast-growing import company. We are currently looking for a GRAPHIC DESIGNER for a busy design department. We require a dynamic, highly motivated individual with at least 2 years’ experience. You must have knowledge of a range of software applications and digital media, including photography. You need to be able to work under pressure, be a good communicator and have a flexible approach to work.
News editor
We are a leading international newspaper group. We are looking for new journalists to join our friendly team. If you’re an experienced editor looking for a new challenge, or a journalist with previous experience, we would like to hear from you. Languages an advantage, as well as knowledge or experience of specific areas.
Wanted
Fishes Restaurant&Bar. Part-time exp.bar & restaurant service staff required. Top rates of pay conditions. Must be vibrant, confident & smart.
Tour Guide
Fun & Sun… Looking for a new start? Working abroad? Aged 19 to 55? Time for a change?
- We have immediate vacancies in: Portugal, Malta & the Canary Islands.
- Average working day: 9.15 to 17.30, 5 days per week. No experience required, as full training will be given. Travel & work in a team dealing with the public. Fantastic long term career & job prospects.
Marketing Manager
We are a supplier of educational products to primary and secondary schools. We produce consistently excellent results and show continued growth in profitability.
The successful applicant needs experience in managing advertising and promotions campaigns, and reporting on the results. Ability to read data and manage people is vital.
Notes
currently |
в настоящее время |
require |
требовать |
under pressure |
под давлением |
flexible approach |
гибкий подход |
challenge |
вызов, сложная задача |
vibrant |
полный жизни, сил, энергии |
confident |
уверенный в себе |
supplier |
поставщик |
consistently |
последовательно, согласованно |