- •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 Answer the following questions.
How did Leo respond to withdrawal from the Internet?
What do some psychologists compare Internet addicts to?
How is Russell a typical Internet addict?
What two things has he stopped doing?
What does Dr. Hoffman predict?
Discussion
Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
Do you think that Internet addiction is possible?
How would you stop or prevent this kind of addiction?
Do you know people who have ‘Net obsession’? Is anyone of your acquaintances addicted to the Internet and why?
How much time do you spend surfing the Internet? What do you usually use the Internet for?
In your opinion, what are the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet?
What influence does the Internet have on your life?
Ex.2 Make the summary of the text.
Free Chat Sites – an Exciting Way of Spending Free Time
All good things in life come at a cost, right? Well, that's how it works in most cases, but the rule does not hold true for absolutely everything. There are certain activities that you can participate in and have a really good time while doing it, and they are absolutely free. Free chat is one example of such activities.
For those of you who are not already aware of the advantages of joining free chat sites, let us just name some of them. First of all, there is the possibility of meeting new people and making new friends all over the world. There is no distance or time barrier, and you can chat for free with whoever you like for as long as you want. Second of all, you can meet people for a particular type of activity or relationship. You may not be interested in chatting just to have an occupation for your free time, but to find someone for a serious relationship. This too is possible with free chat. Furthermore, you can do a lot of other things on free chat sites. You can play or download arcade games, you can watch videos, listen to all kinds of music, create your own blog, and so on. We could go as far as saying that you can have a second life on free chat sites, with your own profile, with your very good friends and with relationship that have nothing to do with your real life. You can be whomever you like, and enjoy the privacy of a rather small, yet close-knit online community.
Free chat sites are by no means something new. They have been popular for quite some time now, especially among teenagers and young adults. This does not mean that free chat is not available for everyone, irrespective of their age and location. Anyone can create a profile on free chat sites and meet people of their own age who are interested in the same things or are looking for the same kind of relationship.
Although there are some people who do not find free chats appealing, and would much rather stick to the traditional way of meeting new people and making new friends, almost everyone has heard of such free chat sites and can name at least a few. However, being part of a huge online community is not always the best or the trendiest thing. The biggest and most famous providers of free chats often fail to offer their members certain advantages, such as the privacy of a small online community or the possibility of engaging in a wide variety of activities.
Free chat sites are the perfect way of meeting new people and enjoying their company, especially when you are short of free time or when you are looking for a particular type of relationship. Just remember that the recommendations are just about the same as in the real world. Just as you wouldn't or shouldn't trust a complete stranger from the real world with personal information about yourself, you should not reveal too much about yourself on free chat sites either. You should also be respectful to other chatters and try to ignore anyone who is disrespectful to you. Other than that, chat and enjoy!
Notes
to participate |
принимать участие |
to be aware of smth |
понимать, осознавать что-либо |
close-knit |
сплоченный, связанный тесными узами |
community |
сообщество |
irrespective |
независимо, безотносительно |
appealing |
привлекательный |
to engage |
участвовать |
to reveal |
раскрывать, выдавать |