- •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.
- •Vocabulary Practice
- •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:
- •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.
36. Paraphrase using Core Vocabulary. Change the whole structure of the sentence.
MODEL: The latest round of a multi-million battle with former management resulted in the victory, say Rooney’s lawyers. – Rooney’s lawyers ….
- Rooney’s lawyers claimed victory in the latest round of a multi-million battle with former management.
1. Their attempts to come up with some practical solution proved unsuccessful. – They …
2. A sure way to impress guests is to make use of this recipe. – This recipe never …
3. The weak points of many democracy movements are lack of social institutions and absence of leaders. - Lack of social institutions and absence of leaders …
4. More than 200 villagers died in the recent flood. – The recent flood …
5. There is an assertion that native Welsh people might be the most ancient of Britons. – Native Welsh people …
6. New York has a rock band which is famous not for the music but mainly for the age – they are from ten to twelve years old. – The young age of New York rock band is …
7. While compiling the report, these statistics were not taken into consideration by the managers. - The managers …
8. His knowledge about the country’s political system was negligibly small. – He was completely …
9. Lack of knowledge and fear are the basis for these hostile attitudes.
10. When our goal is finally achieved, work can be a stress reliever. – When we finally …
11. A good command of English is a must if you are seeking this job. – You should be …
12. They have succeeded in arranging this folk festival. - Arranging this folk festival is …
Word Building
37. Recast the following, using verbs with the prefix –re. Change the structure of the sentence, if required.
1. Their new sofa was bigger than the old one, so the rest of the furniture had to be arranged in a new way. – They had to … 2. To construct a more effective city’s public transport system was the task of the local council. – The local council was assigned … 3. More than half of the wasted paper in Japan goes through the second cycle. – The Japanese … 4. The new party leader promised to give a new shape to the country’s political landscape. – The new party leader promised … 5. They will have to distribute the accumulated funds differently. – The accumulated funds will have … 6. For many years the country has sought to define its new role in the world. – The country has sought … 7. Who will form Britain's unfair electoral system into a modern one? – Who will … 8. The control of the capital from rebel forces has been gained again by the government. – The government … 9. He viewed his options differently before making a final decision. – He … 10. Travel is a dream of mine, but my opportunities have always been kept within strict limits. – My busy working life has always …
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