- •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 For questions 1-8, choose from the students a-d. You can choose some students more then once.
Which student:
thinks boys talk about interesting things? ______
thinks boys behave differently when they are on their own? ______
thinks boys believe in themselves more than girls? _______
says boys talk proudly about their success? _______
believes girls behave less like children than boys? _______
says boys behave as if girls are inferior to them? _______
hardly has any friends who are girls? _______
Discussion
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...
Boys can't take anything seriously.
Girls are more mature than boys.
Boys always behave like little kids.
Boys are noisier than girls.
Girls are much more supportive than boys.
Boys can take criticism much more easily than girls do.
Boys are more confident than girls.
Girls don't often listen to other people's opinion.
Boys are more competitive than girls.
Boys are better at sports than girls.
Ex.2 What irritates you in boys / girls? Make 5-7 sentences. Discuss your opinion in pairs.
Ex.3 What strong points can you stress in boys / girls? Make 5-7 sentences. Discuss your opinion in pairs.
Your dream partner… in five minutes!
The idea is simple — why devote a whole evening to one blind date when you can meet five potential mates in less than half an hour? Five men and five women are introduced by a master of ceremonies or chaperone. Each 'couple' is given five minutes to get to know each other before moving on to the next candidate. At the end of the session, if the attraction is mutual, they can walk off together into the sunset (or at least swap telephone numbers).
We went along to a Speed dating night where these five women and five men had signed up for the event, all hoping to meet their dream-partner, safe in the knowledge that if they hate each other on sight, the suffering will last only five minutes or three hundred excruciating seconds.
Craig, 21: a student
Ideal date: I'm looking for someone who makes me laugh and someone I can learn something from. She has to be a brunette though.
Best date: Claire — she's a brunette with a great personality. She made me laugh, and I'd like to see her again.
Worst date: Erica — ugh! Awful manners and jokes. She is very absorbed with herself: totally self-centred.
Kevin, 31: a telecom salesman
Ideal date: I've had a few serious relationships, but at the end of the day, nothing materialised. My ideal date is a lively, pretty girl who is amusing and good to talk to.
Best date: Sindy — bubbly and lively. I'd definitely like to see her again.
Worst date: Lara — didn't seem to be on the same planet as the rest of us. Too spaced out for me.
Adam, 21: a party planner
Ideal date: I broke up with my girlfriend of a year three months ago so now I'm after someone who is a good laugh but who you can get on a deeper level with.
Best date: Karen — stayed very enigmatic, which I liked. Very attractive. I'd like to see her again.
Worst date: Erica — a bit dizzy. I prefer somebody a bit more down-to-earth.
Jim, 25: a computer consultant
Ideal date: I didn't come into this thinking I was going to meet the ideal girl. I just wanted a bit of a laugh. I wouldn't use this technique to find my future girlfriend.
Best date: Sindy — sensible and fun. The sort of woman I'd take home to meet my parents.
Worst date: Claire rather stand-offish and just not interested. She didn't ask any questions about me, and the five minutes went by very slowly.
Tony, 23: a journalist
Ideal date: I rarely pull when I'm out and about unless I know the girl first, as I'm quite shy. I'd like to meet someone who's good fun and easy to chat to.
Best date: Sindy — lovely girl, a superb laugh. I felt really comfortable with her. I'd definitely like to see her again. Name the date.
Worst date: Lara — rambled on too much about her home town in Ireland. A relief when the five minutes were up.
Karen, 26: a student
Ideal date: My ideal date is someone with intelligence, good looks, sexiness, a family man. He's got to be sensitive and trustworthy. In other words, I'm looking for the ideal man!!
Best date: Craig — really cute, young, friendly and good-looking.
Worst date: Tony — harmless, but slightly boring and much too quiet.
Lara, 23: a piano tutor
Ideal date: I like people who are open-minded and different.
Best date: Adam -I found him charming, young and really sexy.
Worst date: Jim — he was polite, but a bit too straight for me.
Sindy, 23: a florist
Ideal date: My ideal man is someone interesting, amusing and full of life. I love being outgoing and friendly, so this was the perfect dating game for me.
Best date: Tony — wonderful, interesting and fun.
Worst date: Adam — a very cool bloke but not someone I'd date. Too young.
Erica, 22: an actress and singer
Ideal date: I like tall mature men who are quite a lot older than me.
Best date: Adam — a bit young, but by far the coolest and most laid-back.
Worst date: Kevin — laddish and unambitious.
Claire, 25: an editorial assistant
Ideal date: I always manage to go out with very intense men who get very obsessive even though I'm just looking for fun.
Best date: Adam — sexy, exotic: a really pretty boy. Yes!
Worst date: Tony — sweet but not very inspiring. A bit drippy.
Notes
to devote |
посвящать; отдавать (себя) целиком |
blind |
слепой |
chaperone |
взрослый, сопровождающий группу молодёжи (учитель с группой учащихся и т.п.) |
mutual |
зрелый |
to swap |
меняться, обмениваться |
on sight |
с первого взгляда |
to suffer |
страдать |
excruciating |
мучительный |
absorbed |
занятый своими собственными мыслями, поглощённый собой, ушедший в себя |
self-centred |
эгоистичный, занятый самим собой |
bubbly |
бодрый, энергичный |
lively |
живой, полный жизни; весёлый, оживлённый |
spaced out |
как из космоса |
enigmatic |
загадочный |
dizzy |
вызывающий головокружение; дурманящий |
down-to-earth |
практичный, разумный, прямой |
sensible |
разумный, благоразумный, здравомыслящий |
stand-offish |
высокомерный, неприветливый, сдержанный |
to pull |
привлекать внимание |
superb |
великолепный, превосходный |
ramble |
болтать о пустяках, молоть вздор |
relief |
облегчение, утешение |
sensitive |
впечатлительный, чуткий, чувствительный |
trustworthy |
заслуживающий доверия, надёжный |
open-minded |
широких взглядов |
straight |
честный, прямой, искренний, правильный |
cool |
модный, современный, отличный, крутой |
bloke |
тип, личность |
laid-back |
спокойный, непринуждённый |
laddish |
(от lad – лихой, бойкий парень) молодой человек, любящий выпить, отдохнуть |
intense |
напряженный, впечатлительный, эксцентричный |
sweet |
милый, прелестный |
drippy |
от drip – растяпа, тряпка, слюнтяй |