- •Useful vocabulary
- •Do these PatchWork exercises and learn more about the work we do.
- •Read the extracts from the history of work ethic after Roger b. Hill, Ph.D., and match subtitles with corresponding paragraphs.
- •Study the patterns and translate the sentences into Russian.
- •Paraphrase the following sentences using Speech Pattern 3.
- •Grammar Clinic
- •10. Match the halves to make a meaningful whole. Translate the sentences into Russian paying attention to modal verbs.
- •11.How do you understand the following proverbs? Give reasons to prove your stance.
- •Find English equivalents in the text.
- •Find the words in the text which mean the following:
- •Text Analysis and Development
- •What do the following phrases from the text imply? Paraphrase and explain.
- •To what extent do your agree with the following statements? Give support from the text (avoiding lifting). Make use of the following phrases:
- •Vocabulary Practice
- •Complete the summary of the story providing the plot. Make use of the words from the box.
- •Answer the following questions developing the issue.
- •Language Focus
- •18. Look through the text for appropriate prepositions or adverbs to fill in the blanks.
- •21. Paraphrase using Core Vocabulary. Change the whole structure of the sentence.
- •22. Complete each second sentence using the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, paying attention to the modal verbs.
- •23. Translate b’s replies, paying special attention to idioms.
- •24. Add negative prefixes il-, un-, dis-, in-,im-, ir- to the words to form the opposites.
- •25. Recast the following, using some of the words with negative prefixes. Change the structure of the sentence, if required.
- •Joint Research
- •26. Research the following aspects of a successful career.
- •Hard Work Makes the Difference
- •Vocabulary Practice
- •27. Find English equivalents to the following words and word combinations.
- •28. Find the words and word combinations which mean the same in the text:
- •Text Analysis and Development
- •29. Explain what the following sentences from the text imply by paraphrasing them. Pay special attention to the underlined parts.
- •30. Choose the appropriate endings for the sentences.
- •31. Finish the summary of the story providing major details and conclusion. Keep to the plan.
- •Speaking Springboard
- •32. Take a stance on the following statements:
- •Language Focus
- •33. Look through the text for appropriate prepositions or adverbs to fill in the blanks.
- •36. Paraphrase using Core Vocabulary. Change the whole structure of the sentence.
- •Word Building
- •37. Recast the following, using verbs with the prefix –re. Change the structure of the sentence, if required.
- •Collocations
- •38. What words collocate? Choose the correct variant.
- •39. Translate the story from Russian into English, paying special attention to modal verbs.
- •Useful vocabulary
- •Simulation Task generating motivation
- •40. Employees’ motivation is an important factor of successful business. Research the issue, answering the following questions.
- •Vocabulary Practice
- •41. Find English equivalents to the following words and word combinations.
- •42. Find the words and word combinations which mean the same in the text:
- •Text Analysis and Development
- •43. Explain what the following sentences from the text imply by paraphrasing them.
- •44. Compare and contrast the information from texTs a and b. Complete the form about reasons and consequences of downshifting.
- •45. Complete the summary of the texts about downshifting providing topic, main ides and conclusion. Compare and contrast the information.
- •Speaking Springboard
- •46. What do you think about the following statements? Take a stance on these issues.
- •Language Focus
- •47. Look through the text for appropriate prepositions or adverbs to fill in the blanks.
- •50. Paraphrase using Core Vocabulary. Change the whole structure of the sentence.
- •51. Explain the meaning of the phrasal verbs with particles up and down.
- •Word Building
- •52. Recast the sentences using the words with the prefix out-. Change the structure of the sentence, if required.
- •Grammar Clinic
- •53. Complete the text with the phrases given.
- •Take a Stance
- •54. What factors are taken into account when considering a job offer? These are two different opinions on the issue. Which of the two do you agree with? Give your arguments.
- •55. Render the text into English using the vocabulary of the unit.
- •Speaking Springboard
- •56. Do you agree with the following statements? Give support to your stance.
- •57. Choose the right word.
- •58. Read the text and choose the best words to fill in the gaps.
- •59. Choose appropriate words to complete the sentences.
- •60. Use the word in capitals to form a word that fits into the space.
- •61. Render the text into English using the vocabulary of the unit.
- •62. Speak for 2 minutes on one of the following quotations.
31. Finish the summary of the story providing major details and conclusion. Keep to the plan.
Topic (What is the text about?) |
According to the writer though caused by different reasons and always giving a welcome release from an imposed burden, hard work is only effective when complemented with other factors. |
Main Idea (What is the writer’s stance on the issue?) |
According to the writer though caused by different reasons and always giving a welcome release from an imposed burden, hard work is only effective when complemented with other factors. |
Major Details (How does the writer prove his stance?) |
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Conclusion (Paraphrased main idea) |
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Speaking Springboard
32. Take a stance on the following statements:
Language Focus
33. Look through the text for appropriate prepositions or adverbs to fill in the blanks.
1. He gradually lost the editorial independence he had been promised …. the outset. 2. …. terms of money, their enterprise was quite a success. 3. She was born …. a wealthy family. 4. In the fulfillment of the project they rely …. a great extent on public support. 5. Nothing could cure him …. his nervousness. 6. We need to impose bans …. sales of endangered marine species.7. His strategy of sharing the responsibilities with his employers has eventually paid … . 8. It now costs £1,038 a month …. average to rent a home in London. 9. He has achieved everything that is …. his grasp in this company. 10. She has won three major tennis tournaments …. succession. 11. There are some fine wines …. offer at Selfridges. 12.Mankind may succumb …. temperature change, over-population or other ills, but the planet will carry … . 13. You try your hardest to stay focused and stay …. track. 14.I found it difficult to sit …. a 200-hour criminal case involving testimony from 411 witnesses.
34. Core Vocabulary. Look up synonyms and synonymous expressions to the underlined words in the dictionary. Give Russian equivalents to the words and word combinations. Translate the sentences into Russian. |
35. Translate into English. Make use of different grammar and vocabulary structures while translating. Pay attention to a variety of Russian equivalents used to render the idea of the sentence. |
fail(v), fail (n), failure, failing 1. Some schools falling apart from age and neglect have failed to meet the Education Department’s standards. 2. A privately run museum is condemned to fail without public support. 3. Diana’s marriage to Charles may have failed, but she was an incredible mother to William and Harry. 4. Ben is a former musician who cannot stop telling other people what to do, even as he fails at everything himself. 5. You should learn from her how to make a failure into success. 6. She has her failings, but, by common consent, she is by far the most modern and forward-thinking leader of our time. 7. Today common efforts to secure peace in the region are on the brink of failure. 8. Here’s what I do at the weekend, pretty much every weekend, without fail: nothing. |
1. Им не удалось выдвинуть ни одного практического пути для решения проблемы. 2. Здоровье ее ухудшалось, но, казалось, она наслаждается каждым мгновением своей жизни. 3. Водитель утверждает, что у него отказали тормоза, и он не смог остановиться. 4. В этом фильме героя постигает неудача в выполнении поставленной задачи. 5. Меня очень расстроило, что я не смог заручиться его поддержкой. 6. Ведущий эксперт в этой области выявил основные недостатки представленного проекта. 7. Сообщается, что одна из самых крупных туристических компаний, MyTravel, - на грани разорения. 8. Это лекарство нужно обязательно принимать каждый день. |
claim(v), claim (n)
1. The Conservatives can no longer claim to be the party of business, let alone of progress. 2. Seventy per cent of Britons claim to have read books, they haven’t, to keep face. 3. The emotional and political intrigue will ultimately claim his life. 4. If people rather than the Government, are responsible for the positive change then politicians cannot claim credit for the improvements. 5. I must say I am baffled by claims of laziness. 6. I make no claims to be a mathematics genius, but this task solution is wrong. 7. Peter has at least one claim to fame. He is the first Winchester old boy to be a chief constable. |
1. Новая партия заявляет, что они представляют более 20,000 малых предприятий. 2. Исследователи утверждают, что они обнаружили новый вид птиц в джунглях Амазонки. 3. Землетрясение унесло жизни 20 человек и еще сотни остались без крова над головой. 4. Я не могу приписать себе все заслуги в успехе нашего совместного предприятия. 5. Руководство проигнорировало его заявления о предвзятом отношении со стороны его начальника. 6. Я не утверждаю, что обладаю какими-либо знаниями по этому предмету. 7. Этому политику есть чем гордиться – практически все газеты требуют его отставки. |
ignore, ignorance, ignorant
1. Mr. Watanabe was taking a grave risk by ignoring the warnings of health officials and remaining inside the Fukushima nuclear station zone. 2. Watching this documentary, it was impossible to ignore how little we’re doing to stop dangerous people from buying deadly weapons. 3. Too much homework will drain teenagers, and it’s sometimes reasonable to tell your child to ignore the homework and just go to sleep. 4. During the midterm elections, candidates largely ignored foreign policy. 5. A lot of people convinced of his innocence remained in ignorance about this person. 6. The author expresses sympathy for the younger woman who may be ignorant of her husband’s true nature. 7. I didn’t like to ask him to explain it more clearly because I didn’t want to appear ignorant. |
1. Данный подход не учитывает сложность современного бизнеса. 2. Он вечно дает мне советы, что я должен делать, но я просто не обращаю на них внимания. 3. Выводы, сделанные после проведенных опросов, были слишком убедительными, чтобы пренебречь ими. 4. Такими странными вопросами он выдал свое полное незнание истории. 5. Как оказалось позже, нам было бы лучше оставаться в полном неведении. 6. «Вы утверждаете, что не знали о том, что на этом участке дороги действует ограничение скорости». |
accomplish, accomplished, accomplishment
1. This promising candidate to the White House accomplished many of the policies as governor, e.g. various reforms to stimulate business. 2. The White House has been on deadline this month to accomplish a number of legislative goals before the transition to a new Congress. 3. I feel terrific about where I am in my life, when I look back at what I’ve already accomplished. 4. This is the first house I’ve ever built – what an accomplishment! 5. This was a strange, schoolboy, error for such an accomplished athlete. |
1. Пройдя 3000 миль и проведя в море 103 дня, он был близок к достижению своей цели: пересечь Атлантический океан в одиночку. 2. Благодаря Стиву Джобсу, компания «Эппл» постоянно совершенствует свою продукцию и является самой ценной технологической компанией в мире. 3. Мы не боимся конкуренции, стараемся быть лучшими во всем, что делаем, и доводим до конца начатое дело. 4. Значительным достижением было договориться о мирных переговорах. 5. В ходе исследования были опрошены две группы людей, получивших хорошее образование и добившихся успеха в жизни. |
