- •И.Н. Федотова
- •Старый Оскол 2011
- •Содержание
- •Научно-технический прогресс. Современные
- •Введение
- •Критерии оценки
- •Unit 1. I and my family Text 1. I and my family
- •Vocabulary
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Text 2. Our flat
- •Vocabulary
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Text 3. Family and family values
- •Vocabulary
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Text 4. Household Chores
- •Vocabulary
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Dialogues
- •Unit II. Study at college. Learning foreign languages Text 1. Ann’s college
- •Vocabulary
- •I. Answer the following questions:
- •Text 2. My working day
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 3. Learning foreign languages
- •Vocabulary
- •I. Translate the following sentences into English:
- •Text 4. Learning English
- •I. Answer the following questions:
- •Text 5. English today
- •Vocabulary
- •I. Answer the following questions:
- •Text 6. Some facts about english
- •Dialogues
- •Unit 3. Russia. Cities of russia Text 1. The Russian Federation
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 2. Russian Character
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 3. Russian achievements
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 4. Holidays in Russia
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 5. Russia's Educational System
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 6. Moscow
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 7. St. Petersburg
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 8. Ancient Russian Cities
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 8. Famous Russian Cities
- •Vocabulary
- •Dialogues
- •Unit 4. English-speaking countries Text 1. Travelling
- •Text 2. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 3. British Climate
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 4. London
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 5. Famous British Cities and Towns
- •Text 6. The United States of America
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 7. Washington, dc
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 8. American Climate
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 9. American People
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 10. Main Cities of the usa
- •Text 11. Australia
- •Text 12. Canada
- •Dialogues
- •Unit 5. Traditions, customs and culture of english-speaking countries Text 1. British Customs and Traditions
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 2. Holidays in Great Britain
- •Vocaulary
- •I see no reason
- •Text 3. British Character
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 4. National Stereotypes
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 5. Time for tea
- •Text 6. American Values and Beliefs
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 7. Us Holidays
- •Vocabulary
- •Unit 6. Scientific and technological progress. Modert technologies Text 1. Modern technologies
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 2. Computer revolution
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 3. Learning About the World
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 3. The Advantages and Disadvantages of Television
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 4. The Internet: Pros and Cons
- •Vocabulary
- •Dialogues
- •Unit 7. Nature and ecology Text 1. Our planet earth
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 2. Environmental Protection
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 3. Animals
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 4. Trees
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 5. How to Help Our Planet
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 6. Problems of a Modern City and a Country
- •Vocabulary
- •Dialogues
- •Unit 8. Problems of youth Text 1. Teens' Problems
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 2. Generation Gap
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 3. The Problems of Teenagers (Young People)
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 4. Education and Work of Teenagers
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 5. Teenagers and Money
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 7. Teenagers in Great Britain
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 8. Russian and American Teens
- •Vocabulary
- •Dialogues
- •Unit 9. Sport. Health. Text 1. Sports in Russia
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 2. Sports in Britain
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 3. Sports in America
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 4. Olympic Games
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 5. То Watch or Participate in Sport Activity?
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 6. Healthy Living Guide
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 7. Sport and Healthy Living Guide
- •Vocabulary
- •Text 8. Healthy Lifestyle
- •Vocabulary
- •Healthy way of life is popular with the old and the young. What do you need to do to keep healthy?
- •Dialogues
Dialogues
1.
— Would you like to go to the cinema?
— Of course, I do. But now I don't have enough pocket money. When I was younger, I used to spend most of my pocket money о crisps and sweets, and then a couple of years ago I got a bike. So now I spend a lot on accessories and spare parts. The last ones were rather expensive, that's why I don't have money now.
— And my Dad and Mum set up a bank account for me and they deposit some money into it every week. I get extra on my birthday and at Christmas. Basically, I want to save as much money as I can for later. I'd like to study foreign languages at university and will probably be spending time abroad as part of the course, so I think I'm going to need the money later.
— And as for me, I get extra money for lunch and bus fares. Now I'm saving up to get a new bike because the one I've got is already a bit small for me.
— So, it's a pity. We are both saving our pocket money and can't go to the cinema. I'll call you next week. Bye-bye.
— OK. See you later.
2.
— How do you usually spend your pocket money, Andrew?
— I spend a bit of time in fast-food restaurants. I also like music and a lot of money goes on CDs. I go to the cinema quite often but that doesn't cost much. And you?
— I don't get much pocket money, but 1 have a part-time job. I work in a supermarket, stacking boxes and crates. I do it on Saturdays. So I can afford to pay for guitar lessons myself. And I feel independent because I can decide for myself what to spend it on.
— Do you buy clothes yourself?
— I find going shopping pretty boring. So my Mum gets most of my clothes for me.
— And I buy a lot of clothes myself. And Mum says I waste a lot of money because I get sick of wearing them. Fashion changes all the time, doesn't it?
— Sure. That's why I am not keen on fashion. I love collecting things. Now I've got a collection of stamps, but sometimes I spend money buying old ones from friends. But they have to be in good condition to be really worth anything.
— Oh, it's very interesting. I'd like to see your collection.
— OK. Come to see me at 6 pm tomorrow. Bye.
— Bye-bye.
Unit 9. Sport. Health. Text 1. Sports in Russia
Vocabulary
to go in for — заниматься
skiing — лыжный спорт
figure skating — фигурное катание
wrestling — борьба
shooting — стрельба
to include — включать
diving — прыжки в воду
sailing — парусный спорт
rock climbing — скалолазание
potholing — спелеология
white-water rafting — рафтинг
minority — меньшинство
skilled — искусный
reindeer-sled racer — гонщик на оленях
archery — стрельба из лука
canoeing — гребля на каяках или байдарках
to divide — делить
amateur — любительский
to take part in — принимать участие в
competition — соревнование
to win — выигрывать
excellent — отличный
record-setter — рекордсмен
gym — спортивный зал
sports ground — спортивная площадка
to run — руководить
increase — увеличение, рост
to keep fit — поддерживать спортивную форму
to stay healthy — оставаться здоровым
jogging — бегать трусцой
spare time — свободное время
recreation centre — центр отдыха и развлечений
indoor pool — крытый бассейн
wave-making machines — устройства, создающие волны
water slides — водные горки
vegetation — растительность
to prevent from — препятствовать
despite — несмотря на
o participate — принимать участие
majority — большинство
spectator — зритель
to support — болеть
team — команда
It's very important for people to have some regular exercise. In Russia a lot of people go in for sports. We can say that Russia is a nation of sport-lovers. Many sports are popular in our country. They are football, hockey, basketball, volleyball, tennis, skiing, figure skating, wrestling, shooting and many others. All water sports are widely spread in our country, including swimming, diving, sailing and water skiing. Some people are fond of extreme sports such as rock climbing, potholing or white-water rafting.
Russia's ethnic minorities also have their own traditional forms of exercise. The Yakuts of central Siberia are skilled reindeer-sled racers. Archery is popular with the Buryats of eastern Siberia. On the Amur River in southeastern Russia canoeing is also a popular sport.
Sports in Russia have traditionally been divided into amateur and professional. That's why there are different sports club in the country. A lot of sportsmen take part in international competitions and win medals. A great number of sportsmen take part in the Olympic Games and show excellent results. Hundreds of athletes have become Olympic medalists and record-setters. The names of Irina Rodnina, Vyacheslav Fetisov, Evgenii Kafelnikov, Marat Safin are famous all over the world.
Sporting activities are a part of daily life in Russia. In every school there is a gym and a sports ground. Sport is an important subject at schools and universities. A lot of pupils are trained in sports schools which are run by the major sports clubs.
During the last years there was a great increase in keeping fit and staying healthy in Russia. A lot of people started jogging and going to fitness clubs in their spare time. Aerobics classes and fitness clubs were opened in every town, and the number of recreation centres greatly increased. Indoor pools, with their wave-making machines, water slides and tropical vegetation have become very popular in Russia. Doing sports prevents us from getting too fat and helps to stay healthy.
But despite the increase in the number of people participating in sports, the majority of them still prefer to be spectators. Thousands of people go to the stadiums to support their favourite teams and sportsmen. Most of the important competitions are televized and people enjoy watching sports programmes on TV. But certainly watching sports events and going in for sports are two different things.
Answer the following questions:
1. Why do people go in for sports? 2. What winter sports are popular in Russia? 3. What summer sports are popular in Russia? 4. What sports are practised among Russia's ethnic minorities? 5. What is the difference between amateur and professional sports? 6. Do you know any outstanding Russian sportsmen/women? 7. What other sports activities are popular in Russia? 8. Why is it necessary to have PE at schools and universities? 9. What sports facilities are there in your native town? 10. Do you go in for sports or do you watch sports events on TV?