- •Contents
- •Unit 1 language as the main means of communication: its origin and functions
- •The Origin of Language
- •Vocabulary
- •The Functions of Language
- •Individual work
- •Unit 2 the english language as lingua franca
- •The Variety of Modern English Original influences from overseas
- •American English
- •Influence of Empire
- •English as a Global Language
- •English around the world
- •An international language
- •Vocabulary
- •Individual work
- •Unit 3 genres of literature famous ukrainian writers and their works
- •The Man and the Symbol (abridged)
- •Vocabulary
- •Introduction
- •Individual work
- •Unit 4 famous english writers and their works
- •Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog)
- •Vocabulary
- •The Great Mouse Plot
- •Individual work
- •Unit 5 famous american writers and their works
- •Chapter VII The Lure of the Material: Beauty Speaks for Itself
- •Vocabulary
- •Introduction (consists of 1 paragraph)
- •Individual work
- •Supplementary reаding reading 1 Language as the Main Means of Communication
- •Language and Culture
- •Reading 2 History of the English Language
- •Old English (450-1100 ad)
- •Middle English (1100-1500)
- •Modern English Early Modern English (1500-1800)
- •Late Modern English (1800-Present)
- •Varieties of English
- •Reading 3 ukrainian literature. Early developments
- •Ukrainian literature. The 19th century
- •Ukrainian literature. The 20th century
- •Reading 4 The Book of the Century (abridged)
- •Reading 5 The Da Vinci Code: the Facts Behind the Fiction
- •Is the Holy Grail really the "sacred feminine?"
- •Is the "Priory of Sion" a real group?
- •Explanation of literary terms
- •Список використаної літератури
- •Roald Dahl
- •John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
Introduction
Salutation and reasons for writing
Main body, usually made up of three paragraphs:
first giving facts and background information concerning the book (the title, the name of the author, genre, etc)
second describing the main features of the subject (e.g. plot)
third including general comments and opinion
Conclusion includes a recommendation of the book
Useful language:
Background
This well-written/ informative/ fascinating book….
The book tells the story of…
The book/novel was written by…
Main points of the plot
The plot focuses on …
The plot has an unexpected twist…
The plot is (absolutely) thrilling/ (rather) boring…
General comments and opinion:
It is rather confusing/long/boring/dull/touching/dreadful/hilarious/ amusing.
It has a tragic/surprising/dramatic end.
It is beautifully/poorly/badly written.
Individual work
1. Read the text “Ukrainian Literature” (p. 69) from the section Supplementary Reading.
2. Be ready to discuss in groups the topics below:
Early developments of the Ukrainian literature
Ukrainian literature in the 19th century
Ukrainian literature in the 20th and 21st centuries
3. Prepare a short talk about famous Ukrainian writers and their works.
Unit 4 famous english writers and their works
PRE-READING TASKS
Task 1. With a partner discuss the following questions:
1. What English writers do you know?
2. Do you know any interesting facts about their biographies?
3. What was the last book by a British writer you read?
4. Why did you choose this book?
5. What genre of literature does it belong to?
6. Who were the main characters?
7. What was the plot of the story?
8. Has it ever been staged or filmed?
9. Did you enjoy the book more or less than you expected?
Task 2. Work in small groups. Paraphrase the following quotations. Do you agree with them? Why (not)? Discuss in pairs.
“Like the measles, love is most dangerous when it comes late in life.”
(Lord Byron, British poet)
“The poor dog, in life the firmest friend. The first to welcome, foremost to defend.”
(Lord Byron, British poet)
“Any coward can fight a battle when he's sure of winning, but give me the man who has pluck to fight when he's sure of losing. That's my way, sir; and there are many victories worse than a defeat.”
(Eliot, George, British writer)
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.”
(Eliot, George, British writer)
“A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow.”
(Shakespeare, William, British poet and playwright)
“Honesty is the best policy. If I lose mine honor, I lose myself.”
(Shakespeare, William, British poet and playwright)
“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.”
(Shaw, George Bernard, Irish writer)
“We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future.”
(Shaw, George Bernard, Irish writer)
“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.”
(Wilde, Oscar, Irish poet and dramatist)
Task 3. Choose two of the quotes in the previous task and explain why they have meaning in your life.
Task 4. Work in small groups. Ask and answer these questions:
1. Have you read “Three Men in a Boat” by Jerome K.Jarome? What is it about?
2. Who are the main characters of the book?
3. What impression did the book make on you?
4. Do you think this book is worth reading?
5. What other books by this writer have you read?
READING
1. Skim the extract from the book by Jerome Klapka Jerome “Three Men in a Boat” to get the general idea. Pay attention to the Explanatory Notes.
EXPLANATORY NOTES
1. Sonning – a picturesque village on the bank of the Thames.
2. Latticed window – a window with small panes set in.
3. Reading – a town on the river Thames, Berkshire, South England. It is an important town for engineering, transport and scientific research. It is also important for its cattle and corn markets. It is proud of its university which specializes in agriculture.
4. Irish stew – a thick stew of mutton, onion and potatoes.
5. Peck – a measure for dry goods equal to two gallons. Half a peck is equal approximately to four litres.
5. German sausage – a large kind of sausage with spiced, partly cooked meat.