- •Наш университет our university
- •I. Text About myself
- •Active vocabulary
- •Comprehension questions
- •II. Vocabulary practice exercises
- •1. Give English equivalents to the following word-combinations:
- •2. Give Russian equivalents to the following word-combinations:
- •3. Substitute the underlined words with their synonyms.
- •4. Write an adjective of personality for each comment.
- •5. Insert prepositions, where necessary.
- •III. Additional reading and speech practice exercises
- •1. Answer the questions in the quiz to discover what type of person you are.
- •2. А) Read the introduction to the article. Do you agree with the
- •What’s Your Soundtrack? Your taste in music can reveal a lot about you …
- •3. А) Read the questionnaire and mark your answers.
- •How Lucky Are You?
- •4. Agree or disagree with the following statements. Give true information about yourself.
- •5. Read and reproduce the following dialogues. Make up your own ones.
- •6. Read the following questions. Choose some of them and ask your class-mate. Then tell us, what you've found out about your partner. You may ask your own questions as well.
- •7. Translate the sentences from Russian into English.
- •IV. Writing
- •I. Text My Family
- •Active vocabulary
- •Comprehension questions
- •II. Vocabulary practice exercises
- •1. Give English equivalents to the following words and word- combinations:
- •2. Give Russian equivalents to the following words and word-combinations:
- •3. Complete the sentences using the words or word-combinations from the box.
- •4. Match the words to the definitions.
- •5. Insert prepositions where necessary.
- •III. Additional reading and speech practice exercises
- •1. Explain the meaning of the following words.
- •2. Read the interview about a Canadian family. Use the questions to speak about a typical Russian family.
- •3. А) Read and translate the text. My Aunt Emily
- •4. Read the questions 1-6 and find the answers in the texts a-g. One text is extra.
- •5. Agree or disagree with the following statements. Give true information about yourself.
- •6. Read and reproduce the following dialogues. Make up your own ones.
- •7. Translate the sentences from Russian into English.
- •IV. Writing
- •I. Text. Our University
- •Active vocabulary
- •Comprehension questions
- •II. Vocabulary practice exercises
- •1. Give English equivalents to the following words and word-combinations:
- •4. Complete the sentences using the words and word-combinations from the box.
- •5. Insert prepositions where necessary.
- •III. Additional reading and speech practice exercises
- •1. Explain the meaning of the following words and word-combinations
- •2. Read the text about British university students and then choose the correct answer a, b or c.
- •Vocabulary notes:
- •Thursday 18th March
- •4. Read and translate the text. Decide if the statements after the text are true or false. A Student in Economics
- •Vocabulary Notes:
- •5. Agree or disagree with these statements. Give true information about yourself.
- •6. Read and reproduce these dialogues. Make up your own ones.
- •7. Translate the text about British universities into English.
- •IV. Writing
- •Supplementary Reading Text 1 Passwords Reveal Your Personality
- •Vocabulary Notes:
- •Text 2 Families Have a Great-Great Future
- •Vocabulary Notes:
- •Text 3 Modern British Family
- •Vocabulary Notes:
- •Text 4 Family Forms and Trends in the usa
- •Vocabulary Notes:
- •Text 5 The Royal Family
- •Vocabulary Notes:
- •Text 6 Differences Between British and American Universities
- •Vocabulary Notes:
- •Библиографический список
- •Содержание
Active vocabulary
1. surname (last name, family name) – фамилия
2. full name – полное имя
3. first-year student (Am.E. freshman) – первокурсник
4. follow in smb’s footsteps – идти по чьим-либо стопам
5. enter the University – поступать в университет
6. surf the Net (brows the Internet) – “бродить” по Интернету
7. pastime (hobby) – приятное времяпрепровождение, занятие
8. spare time (free time, leisure time) – свободное время
9. science fiction – научная фантастика
10. on the campus – на территории университета
11. sports facilities – спортивные сооружения
12. gymnasium (gym) – спортивный зал
13. get on well with smb. – быть в хороших отношениях с кем-либо
14. keep up with smth. – держаться наравне, не отставать
15. waste time –терять время, тратить время впустую
16. personality traits – черты характера
affectionate – нежный
ambitious – честолюбивый
athletic – спортивный
boastful - хвастливый
bossy – любящий командовать
charming – очаровательный
cheerful – веселый, жизнерадостный
competitive – любящий соревнование, конкуренцию
creative – творческий
critical – разборчивый
easy - going – добродушно-веселый, беззаботный
energetic – энергичный
friendly – дружелюбный
generous – щедрый
grouchy – ворчливый
hard - working – трудолюбивый
helpful – отзывчивый, услужливый
honest – честный
hot-tempered – вспыльчивый
(im)patient – (не)терпеливый
independent – независимый
intelligent – умный
kind – добрый
lazy – ленивый
level-headed – уравновешенный, рассудительный
light-hearted – беззаботный, веселый
loyal – верный, преданный
moody – легко поддающийся переменам в настроении
modest – скромный
organized – организованный
outgoing –общительный, дружелюбный
polite – вежливый
reliable - надежный
reserved – сдержанный
responsible – ответственный
romantic – романтичный
rude – грубый
selfish – эгоистичный
sensitive – впечатлительный, чуткий
sensible – разумный
sociable – общительный
sympathetic – благожелательный, сочувствующий
shy – застенчивый
stingy – скупой
stubborn – упрямый
studious -– трудолюбивый
talkative -– разговорчивый
(un)tidy – (не)аккуратный
vain – тщеславный
Comprehension questions
What have you found out about Andrey from the text? Answer the questions.
1. What is his full name?
2. When is his birthday?
3. How old is he?
4. What's his native city?
5. What University does he study at?
6. What’s his major?
7. What is his favourite pastime?
8. What kind of books does he prefer to read?
9. Who is his favourite writer?
10. What sports does he play?
11. What dreams and plans does he have?
12. Has he ever been abroad?
13. In what way has his life changed now?
14. What kind of person is Andrey?
II. Vocabulary practice exercises
1. Give English equivalents to the following word-combinations:
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