- •Character
- •I. Match the words with the descriptions given. Use each word only once.
- •II. Fill in the blanks with the corresponding synonym.
- •III. Underline the correct word, then try to explain the idioms.
- •IV. Read the following dialogue and say what kind of guys Kim likes.
- •V. Get ready with the class presentation about your friend or a person you really like.
- •VI. Translate the sentences into English.
- •I. A) Listen and fill in the average ages for people in the usa, then make up sentences, as in the example.
- •II. A) Look at the chart and see what American adults consider to be the top ten stressful life events. Then make up sentences, as in the example.
- •IV. A) You will hear five people talking about their jobs. Choose which of the statements a-f refers to each speaker 1-5. There is one extra letter you do not need to use.
- •V. Listen to the dialogues, act them out, and render them in indirect speech. Looking at Photos
- •The Family Album (continued)
- •VI. Translate the dialogues into English. На свадьбе
- •В гостях у подруги
- •I. A) Write the adjectives on the correct line.
- •II. Listen and write how each speaker felt. Why did each speaker feel that way?
- •III. A) Listen and match the people to the events. How does each person feel?
- •IV. Listen to the dialogue, act it out, and render it in indirect speech.
- •V. Translate the dialogue into English.
- •Part I: Why get married?
- •I. Discuss these questions with a partner. Share your opinions with the rest of the group.
- •II. Read this newspaper article and answer the questions below in pairs or small groups: last to marry wins!
- •III. Divide the following expressions into two groups:
- •V. Intercultural problems. With a partner, discuss the following:
- •Part II: Children and discipline
- •I. Work in pairs. Make a list of ways in which parents and teachers discipline children. For each punishment on the list discuss the following questions:
- •II. Read these two letters. Which one do you agree most with? Why?
- •III. Make four true sentences:
- •IV. Work in small groups. Discuss these statements:
- •VI. Match the phrasal verbs underlined in the sentences 1-8 with the definitions a-h below:
- •VII. Work in pairs. Look at the sentences again. Are any of them true for you? Do any of them remind you of people you know or knew?
Character
I. Match the words with the descriptions given. Use each word only once.
You always arrive on time. a) selfish
You are always happy. b) ambitious
You do what you say you will do. c) slacker
You say exactly what you think. d) determined
You don't think about needs of other people. e) self-assured
You try to avoid work if you can. f) wasteful
You always talk too proudly about yourself. g) cheerful
You have good imagination, but are not very
practical. h) punctual
You use such things as money, energy, or
work in a way that wastes them. i) honest
You are determined to be successful, rich,
powerful, etc. j) dreamy
II. Fill in the blanks with the corresponding synonym.
Vocabulary note
intelligent - showing the power of understanding and reasoning, mental abilities. Syn. clever, sensible
gifted - having a lot of natural ability or intelligence. Syn. clever, talented.
thrifty - having the habit of saving money and spending it carefully.
greedy - full of excessive desire for wealth, power for oneself without consideration for
the needs of other people.
sensible - having the ability to make sound judgements.
sensitive - easily offended or emotionally upset.
imaginative - having the ability to create mental images or pictures.
dreamy - with thoughts far away from her or his present surroundings.
honest - telling the truth, not lying. Ant. dishonest.
trustworthy - worthy of trust; reliable.
I'd like you to give me an ................opinion.
He was very ...............about his scar and thought everyone was staring at him.
Schools often fail to cater for the needs of.................children.
They have plenty of money now, but they still tend to be ........................
She gets this ........................... expression on her face when she talks about food.
It would not be ................. to provoke her.
He is ....................... for power.
He did not appear to be.................. of the difficulties that lay ahead.
The architects have made ................. use of glass and transparent plastic.
III. Underline the correct word, then try to explain the idioms.
1. Don’t worry about Maggie, she’s as tough as old shoes/boots.
2. The Martin children are not at all alike. They are as different as chalk and cheese/milk.
3. I’ll look after Jo anytime. Really, she’s as good as silver/gold.
4. Ben can’t wait to get started on the project. He’s as keen as ketchup/mustard.
IV. Read the following dialogue and say what kind of guys Kim likes.
Chris: Do you have a date for the party yet?
Kim: Actually, I don't... Do you think you could help me find one?
Chris: Hmm. What kind of guys do you like?
Kim : Oh, I like guys who aren't too serious and who have a good sense of humor. You know,... like you. Chris: OK. What else?
Kim: Well, I'd prefer someone I have something in common with - who I can talk to easily. Chris: I think I know the guy for you. Bob Brenson. Do you know him? Kim: I don't think so.
Chris: Let me arrange for you to meet him, and you can tell me what you think.
Role-play the situation: Kim and Chris are discussing Bob and their date with Kim.