- •Contents
- •Unit 1. Friends
- •Vocabulary
- •How to Be a Great Best Friend
- •10 Step
- •Find the equivalents for the Russian words and word combinations in the text:
- •Answer the questions:
- •Range the steps from the text above according to your vision, the way they should be. Explain your choice.
- •Listen to Chris Johnson talking about friendship. What does he say about:
- •Listen to the recording once again and fill in the spaces. Do not forget to write out the expressions connected with the topic “Friends” into your vocabulary book:
- •Find the sentences with the linking words/word combinations in the interview. Make your examples with the linkers you have found in the interview.
- •Render the main idea of the interview to your partner keeping the key details and facts from it.
- •In groups prepare to discuss pros (good points) and cons (bad points) of these situations. Use the linking words/word combinations:
- •Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the vocabulary of the unit:
- •Translate the story from Russian into English: Мой самый лучший друг
- •Listen to the song , fill in the spaces and sing the song:
- •I'll Be There For You
- •It's like you're always 3)______________
- •I'll be there for you
- •I'll be there for you
- •It's like you're always stuck in second gear
- •After singing the song:
- •Unit 2. Adrenalin
- •Vocabulary
- •Think over your answers to the questions below before reading the text:
- •Read and translate the text: Running Free
- •Read the article again and decide if the following statements are true (t) or false (f):
- •Render the interview keeping the main details and facts from it.
- •Do you think dangerous sports should be banned? Divide into 2 groups: the first one must provide the pros of the extreme sports and the second one – the cons.
- •Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the vocabulary of the unit:
- •Translate the article from Russian into English: Экстрим – это образ и стиль жизни людей любящих риск и адреналин
- •Unit 3. Relationships
- •Vocabulary
- •Discuss in pairs:
- •Read and translate the text: Who Comes First?
- •Find the equivalents for the Russian words and word combinations in the text:
- •Scan the text. Are these statements true (t) or false (f)?
- •Scan the text once again. Find the answers:
- •Discuss in pairs: Which points of the text are true for your family or other families you know?
- •You will listen to people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer, a, b, or c:
- •Translate the article from Russian into English: Как найти вторую половинку
- •Listen to a radio documentary about the life of w.B. Yeats, a famous poet. What do you know about him? Choose the correct answers:
- •Try to complete this famous poem by Yeats with the nouns in the box. Remember that poems often rhyme:
- •Match each verse of the poem (1-3) with a summary (a-c):
- •Have a try to give a literary translation of the poem. Unit 4. Party
- •Vocabulary
- •Think over your answers to the questions below before reading the text:
- •Read and translate the text: a Birthday Party
- •Explain the phrases in bold. Make sentences with them that will bring out the meanings.
- •Answer the questions:
- •Listen to the report again and fill in the spaces: Rio Carnival Says “No” to Violence
- •After listening write a summary of the text. Share your summary with your partner.
- •Discuss in pairs:
- •Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the vocabulary of the unit:
- •Translate the review from a travel magazine from Russian into English:
- •Unit 5. Edible
- •Vocabulary
- •Vegetables
- •Read and translate the text: Children of the Corn
- •Correct each of these statements:
- •Complete these sentences about yourself:
- •Do you think it is wrong to kill animals for food? Why/why not? Is it more acceptable to eat fish and some types of meat than others? Is it wrong to kill animals for leather?
- •Do you agree with the vegetarians who avoid eating meat for health reasons? Why/why not?
- •Match the phrases from the article “Chocolate Is Good For Your Heart” you are going to listen to. Sometimes more than one choice is possible. Listen and check if you were right:
- •Listen to the article “Chocolate Is Good For Your Heart”. Decide if the statements below are true (t) or false (f):
- •Unit 6. Time
- •Vocabulary
- •Job hunting
- •Find English equivalents in the text:
- •Fill in the spaces with prepositions or adverbs where necessary:
- •Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the vocabulary of the unit:
- •Match the following synonyms from the article “us Fat Cats Quizzed Over High Salaries” you are going to listen to:
- •Match the phrases from the article “us Fat Cats Quizzed Over High Salaries” you are going to listen to. Sometimes more than one choice is possible. Listen and check if you were right:
- •Listen to the article “us Fat Cats Quizzed Over High Salaries”. Decide if the statements below are true (t) or false (f):
- •Listen to the recording once again and reproduce how the words below were used in the article:
- •Discuss in pairs:
- •Read the poem and learn it by heart:
- •Leisure
- •Have a try to give a literary translation of the poem. Unit 7. News
- •Vocabulary
- •Look at the title of the article below. How is it related to the people mentioned? What information do you expect to read? Media Movers and Shakers
- •Lord Reith (1889-1971) First Director-General, bbc
- •Gilbert h Grosvenor (1875-1966) Editor-in-Chief, National Geographic Magazine
- •John Walter (1739-1812) Founder/Owner, The Times
- •Talk with your partner(s) about these e-mail problems. Agree on the three biggest and smallest. Change partners and share your findings:
- •Match the following synonyms from the article “Top Spam e-mail Sender Stays in Prison” you are going to listen to:
- •Match the phrases from the article “Top Spam e-mail Sender Stays in Prison” you are going to listen to. Sometimes more than one choice is possible. Listen and check if you were right:
- •Listen to the article “Top Spam e-mail Sender Stays in Prison”. Decide if the statements below are true (t) or false (f):
- •Vocabulary
- •Read and translate the text: The Holiday
- •1. Answer the questions to the text:
- •Find English equivalents to the following words and phrases:
- •Make up questions to which the following sentences might be the answers:
- •1.Discuss in pairs:
- •1.Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the vocabulary of the unit:
- •What is the best holiday for you? Rank the vacation types below in order of which you like most. Talk to your partner(s) about your rankings:
- •3.Match the following synonyms from the article “Protecting Antarctica from Tourism” you are going to listen to:
- •Match the phrases from the article “Protecting Antarctica from Tourism” you are going to listen to. Sometimes more than one choice is possible. Listen and check if you were right:
- •Listen to the article “Protecting Antarctica from tourism”. Decide if the statements below are true (t) or false (f):
- •Vocabulary
- •Read and translate the text: the concrete ceiling Why women are up against it?
- •Scan the article. Which sentences have almost the same meaning as these?
- •Before listening to the article look at the headline of the article and guess whether these sentences are true (t) or false (f): Men Funnier than Women, Says Scientist
- •With your partner(s), decide on whether men or women are better at these things. Try to give real-life examples. Change partners and share your findings:
- •With your partner(s), discuss which of the items below are the subjects of jokes in your country. Can you tell and explain a joke?
- •Match the following synonyms from the article “Men Funnier than Women, Says Scientist” you are going to listen to:
- •Match the phrases from the article “Men Funnier than Women, Says Scientist” you are going to listen to. Sometimes more than one choice is possible. Listen and check if you were right:
- •Listen and fill in the spaces:
- •Vocabulary
- •Read and translate the text: What Really Does Go on in a Teenager's Bedroom?
- •Find the Russian equivalents to the following words and phrases and make up your own sentences with them:
- •Scan the text and decide if the statements are true (t) or false (f):
- •There are many different ways of talking about rules. Read these sentences from the article:
- •Before listening to the article look at the headline of the article and guess whether these sentences are true (t) or false (f): Cost of Kids
- •Match the following synonyms from the article “Cost of Kids” you are going to listen to:
- •Match the phrases from the article “Cost of Kids” you are going to listen to. Sometimes more than one choice is possible. Listen and check if you were right:
- •Listen to the article and fill in the spaces:
- •Vocabulary
- •Read and translate the text: How to Guess Your Age
- •Find the Russian equivalents for the following words and give the context in which they are used in the text:
- •Complete the sentences:
- •Use the sentences above as a plan to speak about the life of the old man.
- •Elder people often have such a habit to consider life nowadays worse than it used to be. Why, do you think it happens? How can you explain such a thing?
- •Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the vocabulary of the unit:
- •Before listening to the article look at the headline of the article and guess whether these sentences are true (t) or false (f): New Ageism Laws Let Older Bankers Sue for Millions
- •Match the following synonyms from the article “New Ageism Laws Let Older Bankers Sue for Millions” you are going to listen to:
- •Match the phrases from the article “New Ageism Laws Let Older Bankers Sue for Millions” you are going to listen to. Sometimes more than one choice is possible. Listen and check if you were right:
- •Listen to the article and fill in the spaces: New Ageism Laws Let Older Bankers Sue for Millions
- •Listen to the recording once again and reproduce how the words below were used in the article:
- •Discuss in pairs:
- •Vocabulary
- •Read and translate the text: Are Today's Teenagers Victims of Fashion?
- •Choose six opinions expressed in the article. Find the sentences in the story where they are expressed:
- •Match the following synonyms from the article “Models under 16 Banned in London” you are going to listen to:
- •Match the phrases from the article “Models under 16 Banned in London” you are going to listen to. Sometimes more than one choice is possible. Listen and check if you were right:
- •Models under 16 banned in London
- •Listen to the recording once again and reproduce how the words below were used in the article:
- •Discuss in pairs:
- •Appendices
- •Appendix 1. Recording scripts
- •Unit 1. Friends
- •Unit 2. Adrenalin
- •Unit 3. Relationships
- •Unit 4. Party
- •Rio Carnival Says “No” to Violence
- •Unit 5. Edible
- •Chocolate Is Good for Your Heart
- •Unit 6. Time
- •Us Fat Cats Quizzed over High Salaries
- •Unit 7. News
- •Top Spam e-mail Sender Stays in Prison
- •Unit 8. Journey
- •Protecting Antarctica from Tourism
- •Unit 9. Opinions
- •Men Funnier than Women, Says Scientist
- •Unit 10. Childhood
- •Children Cost 50 Dollars a Day
- •Unit 11. Age
- •New Ageism Laws Let Older Bankers Sue for Millions
- •Unit 12. Style
- •Models under 16 Banned in London
- •Appendix 2. Useful phrases for writing essays and rendering texts
- •Introducing examples
- •Introducing facts
- •Introduction
- •(A)Sentence variety
- •Appendix 3. Writing samples
- •Introduction
- •References
Find the equivalents for the Russian words and word combinations in the text:
Брат или сестра; выказывать интерес к профессиям, связанным с наукой; возлагать различные надежды; в определенной мере и степени; интересоваться профессиями, связанными с искусством и открытым воздухом; интересоваться профессиями, связанными с познанием и интеллектуальным трудом; плохо обходиться с кем-либо, подавая ненужные приказы; порядок появления на свет в семье; подавать пример; предъявлять различные требования; признак бунтарства; страдать от приступов ревности и одиночества, случающихся время от времени; синдром среднего ребенка; удушающее и разочаровывающие переживание; формировать последующее мировоззрение; чувствовать себя переходным звеном между двумя главными элементами.
Scan the text. Are these statements true (t) or false (f)?
Parents usually expect different things from their first and last children.
Only children and first-born children often follow similar types of career path.
The results of this research contradict existing research into the effects of birth order.
The researchers found first-born children easier to analyse than the other groups.
Younger children tend to take more risks as a result of their parents’ attitude towards them.
Only children often prefer more physical occupations.
Scan the text once again. Find the answers:
Say which type of child it is best to be (i.e. first born, middle born, last born, only child).
Give advice to parents about dealing with each type of child.
Describe the possible career consequences according to the position you are born in the family.
Advise children how to cope with their positions in the family.
Discuss in pairs: Which points of the text are true for your family or other families you know?
Listening
You will listen to people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer, a, b, or c:
You overhear a girl talking about her new boyfriend. What does the girl like best about him?
his looks;
his intelligence;
his character.
Listen to a man talking about being an only child. What does he express?
You regret not having brothers or sisters when you are a child;
You regret not having brother or sisters when you are an adult;
You regret not having brother or sisters when your parents die.
Listen to a girl talking to her mother. Why is the girl disappointed in her friend?
They don’t enjoy the same activities any more;
Her friend made fun of her;
Her friend can’t keep a secret.
You switch on the television and hear a man speaking. What is he?
a politician;
a newsreader;
a chat show host.
A woman is talking to her friend Julia. How does Julia usually get on with her flat mates?
She finds them easy to live with;
They irritate her;
She likes them initially, then goes off them.
Listen to an interview with a man who lives on an island. Why can’t he find a girlfriend?
All the women where he lives are his relatives;
He knows all the available girls too well;
His parents won’t allow him to go out at weekends.
Listen to a woman talking about how she met her husband. Where did they meet?
at a nightclub;
at a private party;
at school.
You hear a father talking to his son. What does the man want his son to do?
to stop buying CDs;
to learn to look after money;
to wash the car in exchange for weekly pocket money.
Discussion
Today the online relations are becoming more common. Read the comments about Internet relationships. Is each one an advantage or disadvantage?
Nobody can judge you by the clothes you wear.
You can say things that you’d be too shy to say face to face.
You can’t be sure if the other person is telling the truth about their sex, age or appearance.
You can ‘meet’ your second half without leaving the house.
You can have friends all over the world.
You can’t see each other’s faces when you’re chatting online.
Discuss the questions with the students:
Can you fall in love with somebody without meeting them face-to-face?
In what ways can online relationships be dangerous?
Do you know anybody who has started a relationship online? Was it successful?
Writing
Write an article to the magazine comparing two ways of getting acquainted: online and face-to-face. Bring out all advantages and disadvantages of both.
Revision
Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the vocabulary of the unit:
Я повсюду ношу с собой фотографии моих близняшек. Хоть они и однояйцовые, но они абсолютно разные. Один из них похож на меня, а другой на моего мужа. Один из них серьезный и надежный, а второй общительный и любит дурака повалять.
Людям следует чаще оказывать финансовую поддержку детям из бедных стран. То, что ты делаешь что-то хорошее, может быть неоценимым.
Это была любовь с первого взгляда. Мы были единственными, кто сидел на пляже в тот вечер. Ее лицо утопало в солнечных лучах, излучало удовольствие. Она ни разу не нахмурилась. Мы начали общаться и выяснили, что у нас много общего. В итоге все закончилось свадьбой. Вот такие вот превратности судьбы.
Я пытался познакомиться через сайт знакомств, в итоге, когда мы встретились, я был просто шокирован и потрясен. После этого я через интернет не знакомлюсь. А однажды на L-радио объявили конкурс «Незнакомец + незнакомец=свадьба!». Я решил рискнуть. Я отчаянно пытался найти свою единственную и неповторимую.
Наконец-то я нашла человека своей мечты: после работы я мчусь домой, чтобы проверить почту, он всегда возражает против моих аргументов, поэтому мы можем разговаривать часами и нам не станет скучно.
Мой идеал должен быть надежным, спортивным, умным, творческим, остроумным, общительным, уверенным. Моя же бывшая эгоистичная и наглая.
Существует теория, что порядок появления детей на свет в семье в будущем может сыграть большую роль на предпочтения в профессиях, а также объясняет различия характеров детей. Дети, появившиеся первыми, должны подавать пример, для младших, помогать родителям, поэтому среди них чаще всего появляются лидеры. Средние дети очень часто оказываются потерянными и чувствуют себя посредниками между звеньями. Поэтому они довольно спокойные и вежливые. Младшие очень часто вырастают эгоистами и любят привлекать к себе внимание. Чаще всего они более рискованные.