- •Active Vocabulary British Character
- •Monarchy in gb
- •Reading
- •Examination Speaking Points
- •Examination stories
- •Course Map III (Class Work)
- •4. Course examination
- •Course Map III (Independent Work)
- •The overall list of Examination stories
- •1. At what stage of reading a book can you
- •Keys to home test 3
- •Home test 4
- •The Orphaned Swimming Pool
- •2. Choose the phrase that best completes the following sentences. Your choice will depend on your personal interpretation.
- •3. Define the prevailing emotive key in the indicated passages and fill in the second column of the chart:
- •4. Interpreting symbolism. Choose answers which seem suitable.
- •5. Interpreting the title.
- •Course Map III (Class Work)
- •Step-by step guide: Some aspects of British and American life
- •Project work
- •In this project find some information to discuss the following problems:
- •Vocabulary Items Term 7 Social Issues
- •British Character
- •Monarchy in gb
- •Term 7 Examination Speaking Points
- •II. In each set of words and word combinations spot the one which does not relate to the others.
- •III. Insert prepositions where necessary:
- •IV. Translate from Russian into English:
- •I. Find in the text the words and phrases meaning the following:
- •II. Find the synonyms from the text:
- •III. Fill in the gaps with the necessary prepositions:
4. Interpreting symbolism. Choose answers which seem suitable.
1 The swimming pool in the text is a symbol of:
a) the Turners’ marriage;
b) summer holidays;
d) the joy of living.
2. The nylon divider torn in two halves:
a) shows that Mr. Chase was a poor caretaker;
b) suggests the idea that the neighbours and acquaintances ruined the Turners’ pool;
c) symbolizes divorce.
3. Dead dragonflies on the surface of the pool and toads in it are described:
a) to indicate a very hot summer;
b) to state that the Turners ran out of chemicals to keep the water clean;
c) as symbols of desolation and abandonment, showing that the family is on the verge of breaking.
5. Interpreting the title.
1). State the functions of the title “The Orphaned Swimming Pool”.
2). Translate the title.
3). Define the figure of speech at the basis of the title.
Check your answers with the key given below.
KEY TO HOME TEST 4
1. The assignment defies single interpretation. The classification of adjectives depends on the number of tones discovered in the text. The following is one of the possible ways to interpret the tonal systems in the story:
Humorous tone: a rowdy (family); a ticklish stage;
Elegiac tone: deserted (pool); awkward-making (aroma); cerulean pool; cloudy; a sere mint leaf; stagnant; desolate, forbidding, haunted (pool); the poor (Turners); quizzical (lips); a chained (dog); an otherworldly statement;
Happy tone: heavenly blue (water); supple, smooth; buoyant; mild; languorous; a cheerful (tray); healthy; happy;
Angry tone: private pool turned public carnival; angry (pounding of his … blood)
Intimate tone: depleted (cupboards)
2. 1) c; 2) a; 3) a; 4)b.
3. 1) Lyrical key; 2) Ironic key.
4. 1) a; 2) c; 3) c.
5. 1) The title of the story is a powerful symbol and contributes to the reader’s understanding of the message.
2) “Осиротевший бассейн”.
3) Personification.
Course Map III (Class Work)
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Topic |
Hours |
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1 |
Modern family values. |
2 |
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2 |
Personality studies. |
2 |
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3 |
Customs and traditions in GB. British stereotypes. The British versus the Americans |
2 |
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4 |
Title |
2 |
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5 |
Symbolism |
2 |
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6 |
Credit test. |
2 |
Step-by step guide: Social Issues
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Date |
Study Material |
Follow-up |
Creative task: *choose one of the following and get ready for class presentation | ||
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01.09.-14.09. |
Read the text “Mona Lisa” and do the guide, Horizons, pp 169-171; Word study Ex.3-7, p.55-56. |
Plan or write down the speaking point “Appearance and character”.
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Physiognomy, the art of judging human character by facial features, is both an ancient art and a modern study. Conduct a small research on what different facial features may mean. Make a small guess game for your group mates. | ||
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15.09.-30.09. |
Listen to the tape “Who killed Evelyn?” |
Do the guide to the tape and write down your answer to the question: Who killed Evelyn? Prove your point. |
Write an essay “Appearances are deceptive”. | ||
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01-14. 10. |
Read the text “Producing genius”, do the guide, Horizons, pp. 171-174. |
Are geniuses born or made? Write down some arguments that support each point.
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“Who is a genius?” Find some information on the internet about a person/people whom you consider genius. Were they born talented? How was the talent developed in their childhood? Make a short presentation in class. | ||
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15-22. 10. |
Listen to the tape “Left - Right”; Word study Ex.7 p.56. |
Do the guide to the tape. Plan or write down the speaking point “Personality studies” |
Get ready for the project “Nature or nurture?” See the project guide. | ||
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23-30. 10. |
Read the texts “How do you feel about the modern family?” and “American family: then and now.” Horizons, pp. 183-184, 187-188; Word study Ex.10 p.65 |
Plan or write down the speaking point “Crisis in a modern family”.
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Make a short presentation or make a small (A4 format) poster on one of the following: -“5 facts that prove the family values are shaking”; -“5 reasons for staying single forever”; -“5 components of a happy family environment”. | ||
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01-08. 11. |
Listen to the tape “BBC English: Family matters”. |
Do the guide to the tape. |
1) Write a conversation between an elderly lady and a young girl discussing changes in family values. 2) Interview “Family values”: Interview your parents or grandparents (or older relatives) on the topic “Family Values: Now and Then”. Make a list of questions and be ready to feed back in class. You can start with the question: “Do you think family values have changed during the last few decades? In what way?”, etc. | ||
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09-16. 11. |
Test for unit “Social Issues”. |
Vocabulary revision |
Put down the vocabulary definitions in the language learning diary. |