- •1.Words to be remembered (Texts: a, b).
- •2. Translate the sentences. Pay attention to the worlds in italics.
- •3. Scan text a. Pay attention to the words in bold type.
- •4. Decide whether the following statements are true, false or vague according to text a.
- •5. Read text a and answer these questions.
- •6. Scan text b. Pay attention to the words in bold type.
- •7. Decide whether the following statements are true, false or vague according to text b.
- •8. Read text b and answer these questions.
- •9. Match the verbs with the synonyms.
- •10. Match the same verbs with the antonyms.
- •11. Make sure you know the meanings of these terms. Match them with their definitions.
- •12. Fill in the correct prepositions. Make some of the items more complete.
- •14. Make thorough analysis of the questions given below. Derive a proper rule for making questions. Try to remember the main principles of the famous educators. Compose your own questions:
- •15. Quiz. Match the names with the educators’ deeds, principles and beliefs.
- •16. Translate the main points from Russian into English. Use the dictionaries and encyclopedia.
- •17. Look at the two pictures, one of them showing a famous educator Anton Makarenko with his pupils. Write a small essay: “What m akes a Good Teacher” or “My favourite teacher”.
- •18. Read the text “Teaching: Art or Science” Discuss it in small groups.
- •20. Read all the texts again and make notes under the following headings. Then use your notes to talk or to make reports about them.
- •1. Words to be remembered (Texts: a, b).
- •2. Translate the sentences. Pay attention to the words in italics.
- •3. Scan text a paying attention to the words in bold type.
- •4. Decide whether the following statements are true, false or vague according to text a.
- •5. Read text a and answer these questions.
- •6. Scan text b paying attention to the words in bold type.
- •7. Decide whether the following statements are true, false or vague according to text b.
- •8. Read text b and answer these questions.
- •9. Match the adjectives with the synonyms.
- •10. Match the same adjectives with the antonyms.
- •11. Make sure you know the meanings of these words and match them with their definitions.
- •12. Fill in the correct prepositions. Make the sentences complete with the ideas expressed in the texts, and your own ideas.
- •13. Translate the following sentences into English using the above vocabulary.
- •14. A) Study the sentences below presenting comparisons. Derive a rule by yourself or with the help of your tutor.
- •15. Look at the drawings. How do the pictures match with the teachers’ characteristics? Discuss it with your group-mates. Make dialogues.
- •16. A) Investigate the biography.
- •18. Read each statement below carefully. Check either “agree,” “disagree” or vague to show what you think.
- •19. Study the inside information: “Times of Transition.” Discuss it in small groups. Summarise it in a written form.
- •20. Read the text, pay attention to the words in italics and in brackets. Enrich your vocabulary by comparing English and Russian equivalents.
- •21. Read the following dialogues. Define the people’s behaviour-characters. Consult the dictionary.
- •22. Read the texts again and make notes under the following headings. Then use your notes to talk on the topics.
- •1. Words to be remembered (Texts: a, b).
- •2. Translate the sentences. Pay attention to the words in italics.
- •3. Scan text a (part 1) carefully paying attention to the words in bold type.
- •4. Scan text a (part 2). Make use of the parts 1 and 2 to give a valid report before the audience: a) with insufficient training, b) with sufficient training.
- •5. Decide whether the following statements are true, false or vague according to text a (parts 1 – 2).
- •6. Read text a (part 1 and 2), answer these questions.
- •7. Scan text b carefully paying attention to the words in bold type.
- •8. Decide whether the following statements are true, false or vague according to text b.
- •9. Read text b and answer these questions.
- •10. Match the words with the synonyms.
- •11. Match the same words with the antonyms.
- •12. Make sure you know the meanings of these words and match them with their definitions.
- •13. Fill in the correct prepositions.
- •15. Translate and use the following words of encouragement with your pupils, friends, parents, colleagues and try to create warm and friendly atmosphere.
- •16. Read the “Open Letter to School Children”. Rewrite the abstract, which you like and appreciate most.
- •17. Special Quiz: Identify the words and ideas, which were not mentioned in text a.
- •18. Read, compare and learn.
- •19. Study “12 Ways to Use Your Power.” Share the results of your studying either with your parents or teachers, or bear it in mind for yourself.
- •20. Read the following dialogues. Define the people’s characters. Consult the dictionary.
- •21. Read the texts again and make notes under the following headings, use your notes to talk on the topics.
- •2. Translate the sentences. Pay attention to the words in italics.
- •3. Scan the text a paying attention to the words in bold type.
- •4. Decide whether the following statements are true, false or vague according to text a.
- •5. Read text a and answer these questions.
- •6. Scan text b carefully paying attention to the words in bold type.
- •7. Decide whether the following statements are true, false or vague according to text b.
- •8. Read text b and answer these questions.
- •9. Match the adjectives with the synonyms.
- •10. Match the same adjectives with the antonyms.
- •11. Make sure you know the meanings of these words and match them with their definitions.
- •12. Fill in the correct prepositions. Make the sentences complete.
- •13. Make Russian-English and English-Russian translation.
- •14. Study the text “How Teachers Guide Learning” but first fill in the gaps with necessary word forms derived from the following verbs. Write down the text you’ve made.
- •16. A) Scan the text “Intelligence”.
- •18. Are you a reliable witness? Study the picture for only twenty seconds. You are going to answer the questions about the picture right now. Do not look back at the photo.
- •20. Read and translate the text “Children and Parents”. Write down the main idea of the text.
- •21. A. Look at the diagram of the story: “Whenever”. Do you find it optimistic, realistic, funny or something else? Think of some endings of your own to complete or compose a fascinating story.
- •I) To understand the subtleties of stereotyping, try to answer the following riddle.
- •II) How could this be, if the father had died in the crash? If you still don’t think you’ve come up with a satisfactory explanation, try another riddle.
- •22. Read the texts again and make notes under the following headings. Then use your notes to talk on the topics.
- •1. Words to be remembered (Texts: a, b).
- •2. Translate the sentences. Pay attention to the words in italics.
- •3. Scan text a carefully paying attention to the words in bold type.
- •4. Decide whether the following statements are true, false or vague according to text a.
- •5. Read text a and answer these questions.
- •6. Scan text b paying attention to the words in bold type.
- •7. Decide whether the following statements are true, false or vague according to text b.
- •8. Read text b and answer these questions.
- •9. Match the verbs with the synonyms.
- •10. Match the verbs with the antonyms.
- •11. Make sure you know the meanings of these words and match them with their definitions.
- •12. Fill in the correct prepositions.
- •13. Scan the text: “Let’s communicate.” Memorise the ten golden rules.
- •14. А) Skim the texts bellow; b) Try to explain the underlined grammar peculiarities; c) Choose one of the texts as a topic for discussion, define the professional field it belongs to.
- •15. Test: Find out with the fun quiz: How do you communicate?
- •17. Puzzle: “Stress and rhythm.” Try to fill in the missing words before you hear this rhythmic rhyme, called “Is this the Job For You”? What do you think the job is?
- •18. Scan the text “Creativity in Science.” and summarise it.
- •20. A. Here is a simple trick to try next time you are waiting for a teacher to come into the room.
- •21. Read the texts again and make notes under the following headings. Then use your notes to talk on the topics.
- •1. Words to be remembered (Texts: a, b).
- •2. Translate the sentences. Pay attention to the words in italics.
- •3. Read text a carefully paying attention to the words in bold type.
- •4. Decide whether the following statements are true, false or vague according to text a.
- •5. Read text a and answer these questions.
- •6. Read text b carefully paying attention to the words in bold type.
- •7. Decide whether the following statements are true, false or vague according to text b.
- •8. Read text b and answer these questions.
- •9. Match the adjectives with the synonyms.
- •10. Match the same adjectives with the antonyms.
- •11. Make sure you know the meanings of these words and match them with their definitions.
- •12. Fill in the correct prepositions.
- •13. Translate the text into English. Discuss. Give your “for” and “against”.
- •14. Could you use any other modal verbs in these 8 points?
- •16. Match the parts of the sentences.
- •17. Read each statement below carefully. Check either “Yes, I shall” or “No, I shall not” to show future intentions to your future pupils or students.
- •18. Read each statement below carefully. Check either “Yes, I shall” or “No, I shall not” to show your intentions to your future colleagues.
- •19. Imagine you are present at the math lesson. Answer the questions. A) Give your assessment of the lesson. Consult the dictionary.
- •20. Read the following dialogues. Define the people’s behaviour-characters. Choose a proper word from the list below. How would you react to the pupils’ mind in real life? Give advice.
- •1) Angry 2) awful 3) doubting 4) ingenuous 5) lazy 6) witty 7) prudent 8) hopeful
- •21. Read the texts again and make notes under the following headings. Then use your notes to talk on the topics.
- •Vocabulary of educational terms and their usage
- •Inborn intelligence
- •Interpersonal intelligence
- •Inside knowledge
- •Intuitive knowledge
16. Match the parts of the sentences.
1) I affirm my dedication to |
a) the profession of education. |
2) I will be persistent in my commitment |
b) to foster respect for all students. |
3) I promise to work always to better |
c) understand my content. |
4) I promise to work always to better |
d) understand my students. |
5) I recognize that at times my good |
e) endeavours will be opposed by bias. |
6) I will have to confront arguments |
f) that seek to diminish my hopes. |
7) I promise to seek policies that |
g) promote quality in teaching. |
8) In presence of this gathering I bind |
h) myself to this. |
17. Read each statement below carefully. Check either “Yes, I shall” or “No, I shall not” to show future intentions to your future pupils or students.
Commitment to the Student |
Yes, I shall |
No, I shall not |
1. I shall not unreasonably restrain the student from independent action in the pursuit of learning. |
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2. Shall not exclude any student from participation in any program on the basis of social or cultural background, beliefs. |
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3. Shall make effort to protect the student from conditions harmful to learning or to health. |
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4. Shall not use professional relationship with students for private advantage. |
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5. Shall not disclose information about students obtained in the course of professional service, unless is required by law. |
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6. Shall not intentionally expose the student to embarrassment or disparagement. |
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18. Read each statement below carefully. Check either “Yes, I shall” or “No, I shall not” to show your intentions to your future colleagues.
Commitment to the Profession |
Yes, I shall |
No, I shall not |
1. Shall not misrepresent his/her professional qualifications. |
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2. Shall not disclose information about colleagues obtained in the course of professional service unless is required by law. |
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3. Shall not knowingly make false or malicious statements about a colleague. |
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4. Shall not assist entry into the profession of a person known to be unqualified in respect to character, or other relevant attribute. |
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5. Shall not accept any gratuity, gift, or favour that might impair or appear to influence professional decisions or actions. |
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