Vocabulary practice
I. Translate and explain the following words and phrases. Then, use them to describe the modern tendencies in family life. You can do it in the form of the snowball game.
Immediate/nuclear family● the basic unit of the society ● traditional family values ● mainstay of national life ●go out to work ● stay at home ●households ● married couple ● second marriage ● previous marriage ● live alone/together ●solitary nation ● cohabiting ● rear children● work outside the home ●go back to work ●SAHM ●raise /adopt children ●foster children
Add all new words and phrases related to family to your topical vocabulary.
Improve your study skills
Part 2 of 3: Using New Words (from http://www.wikihow.com/Build-Your-Vocabulary)
1) Set a goal. If you're committed to building your vocabulary, set a goal for yourself. Try and learn three new words a week and work them into your speech and writing. With conscious effort, you can learn several thousands of new words that you'll remember and use. If you can't use a word effectively and accurately in a sentence, it's not a part of your vocabulary.
If you're easily learning three words a week, try and learn ten words next week.
Looking up 20 new words a day in the dictionary will make it difficult to use any of them accurately. Be realistic and build practical vocabulary that you'll be able to use.
2 )Use flashcards (карточки) or post-it notes (самоклеющиеся листочки) around your house. If you're going to make a habit of learning new words, try some simple memorization techniques(техники запоминания) as if you were studying for a test. Hang post-its with the definition of a particular word you hope to memorize somewhere on the wall in the kitchen, so you can study it while fixing your morning cup. Affix a new word to each house plant so you can study while watering.
Even if you're watching TV or doing other activities, keep some flashcards with you and study your new words. Always be building.
3) Write more. Start journaling if you don't already, or start a blog. Actively flexing your writing muscles will keep your vocabulary strong. Write letters to your friends.
4) Use accurate adjectives and precise nouns. The best writers aim for concision and accuracy. Get out the thesaurus and use the most accurate word possible in your sentences. Don't use three words when one will do. A word is a useful addition to your vocabulary if it reduces the number of words in a sentence.
For instance, the phrase "dolphins and whales" can be replaced with the word "cetaceans," making "cetaceans" a useful word.
A word is also useful if it is more descriptive than the word or phrase it replaces. For example, many people's voices could be described as "pleasant". But someone with a very pleasant voice could be said to have a "mellifluous" voice.
Grammar Spot The Passive
Study the theory “Passive Voice” in Grammar focus.
Make up a mind map. Go to http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Mind-Map, http://www.mind-mapping.co.uk/make-mind-map.htm, https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Диаграмма_связей, https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/FreeMind
Find passive verb forms in the texts.
Transform into Passive
Sociologists divide families into two general types: the nuclear family and the extended family
Families……
They usually describe nuclear family as a married couple with their children living in the same residence or sharing the closest bonds.
The nuclear family …….
Extended family includes all relatives in close proximity, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Relatives….
By the year 2012 the research estimated that most couples lived together before marrying.
It …….,,,,,,, that….. .
In a traditional family the man earns all the income and the wife stays home.
The income …..
These days more single mothers are raising kids.
More kids……
In many countries, single people may adopt children.
Children…. …. by …. .
In future more people will take in foster children.
More children …… by….. .
You may also visit http://www.engames.eu/passive-voice/
Listening & watching
Watch the episode “Single Man” at JokesinLevels https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQT1Ppey-h0&list=PLUmnZNnC6StBizDlIdG96cJKLmhq_7M0w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQT1Ppey-h0&list=PLUmnZNnC6StBizDlIdG96cJKLmhq_7M0w
Mark the statements as true (T), false (F)
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Fred is 35 and he hasn’t been married yet. |
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Fred would like to get married. |
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Every time Fred brings women home to meet his parents they don’t like them. |
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Fred found a perfect girl and his mother liked her very much |
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Fred is now very happy |
Communicating in English. Invitation
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Making in vitiation |
Accepting invitation |
Declining invitation |
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Would you like to…? I would very happy if…? We would be delighted if you…? Would you care to..? We would be pleased if you could…? Would you care to…? |
That’s very kind of you We’d like very much to…. What a delightful idea With the greatest pleasure Thank you very much for inviting me It’s delightful to…. |
I’m very sorry, I don’t Think I can. I’d like to, but …. I’m afraid I’ve Already promised…. Thank you for asking me, but …. Unfortunately , I can’t….
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Why don’t you come to… Like to come to … Come and … Shall we come to … You must come to …
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I would/will … That would be very nice OK,I will be there ! I’d like love to come. All right. Sure, I am coming
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Sort, I can’t. I’d love to, but … I don’t think I can. In wish I could, but … Sorry, I am very busy Sorry, may be next time Thank you, but I can’t Sorry, I don’t think I Can’t make it I’m so sorry I can make it
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To learn more how to make offers, invitations go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/radio/specials/142_requests_offers/
Act the situation out.
Read the dialogue in pairs:
A: Hey, there, how are you? Good to see you.
B:Good to see you, too.I’m fine, how are you?
A:Good, thanks. Listen, I am having a birthday party next Friday. Do you want to come?
B: Sure, I ‘d love to.
A: Great! The party starts around 9 pm at my place.
B: Okay, I'll be there. What do you want for your birthday?
A: Oh no presents, please. Just bring something to drink, that would be great.
B: Sure, I'll do that. Can I bring my boyfriend, too?
A: Of course! So I'll see you two on Friday!
B: Yes, thanks for the invitation!
A: I'm glad you can come! See you soon.
B: Bye!
(http://www.learning-english-online.net/skills/speaking/exercises/inviting-someone/)
Practice. Act the situation out.
Student A. You are Russian student. You would like to acquaint your foreign group mate with your family members. Invite you foreign group mate to your family party.
Student B. You are an international exchange student who came to Russia. You would like to know more about the Russians, their culture. You accept the invitation to come to the family party.
Student C.You are international exchange student who came to Russia. You are invired to a family party. You decline the invitation of student A because you but you are ready to join the party next time.
Project work
Internet Activity: Go online to collect information on the family structure (extended, nuclear, one-parent, etc.) and the roles that family members play in ə culture other than you own. Make up presentation.
Think, Pair, Share. Go to the Internet and find two samples of popular or well-known families. Study their history, the role of its members. Share the information with your group mates. Answer these questions with your group.
What do you notice first about these families?
Do you think this is a traditional family in this culture? Why or why not?
What is different about each family?
What is the same or similar about each family?
Are these families similar to the families in your country? Which one is the most similar? What do you notice first about these families?