12. Fill in the correct prepositions. Make the sentences complete with the ideas expressed in the texts, and your own ideas.

1. The role a teacher plays may consist (...) … … ….

2. A major source conflict derives (...) … … ….

3. If students talk (...) (...) … … ….

4. It may be difficult for students to confide (...) teachers … … ….

5. Consider the problem (...) disciplining a handicapped … … ….

6. Evaluation entails making judgments (...) students' … … ….

7. Every professional is confronted (...) numerous … … ….

8. Good teaching depends (...) two … … ….

13. Translate the following sentences into English using the above vocabulary.

1. Мы редко до конца понимаем, чего мы в действительности хотим, и часто не имеем четкого представления о самих себе.

2. Все организованные люди всегда очень надежны и внимательны.

3.Организованный человек делает в несколько раз больше работы и проживает как бы несколько жизней.

4.Неорганизованный человек идет на поводу у времени и множества ненужных дел.

5. Организованный человек умеет управлять и временем и делами.

6.Стиль работы организованного человека и результаты его труда показывают, что организация в руках человека – огромная сила.

Grammar Tutorials: Degrees of Comparison; Word Order

14. A) Study the sentences below presenting comparisons. Derive a rule by yourself or with the help of your tutor.

1. Aristotle is	older than	Plato.
2. There is nothing	more important than	human being.
3. There is nothing	sweeter than	the human touch.
4. There are three	the most difficult things:	to forget injury, to keep secrets, to make use of free time.
5. Minds are	like parachutes, they	only function when open.
6. Technical education is	as important as	liberal education.
7. The word “physician”	is different from	the word “physicist”.
8. She tries	to do her best	in any situation.
9. His father is	always as good as	his word.
10. The more we study,	the more	we know.

b) Scan the fragments from the article ”What It Takes to Be an Outstanding Teacher.” What are positive and comparative forms of the words “the worst” and “the best”? As a teacher, what characteristics would you like to have?

Four Characteristics Most Descriptive of the Worst Teachers

1. The worst teachers have a negative attitude toward learners. They are arrogant, insensitive, and dogmatic. They ask questions in an intimidating manner and belittle students and residents.

2. The worst teachers lack good teaching skills. They have limited knowledge and lack self-confidence. Their presentations are unorganized and boring. It is obvious that they just don’t like to teach.

3. The worst teachers lack skills in providing feedback. They readily correct errors in front of others in a belittling manner while failing to recognize extra effort. They use feedback not for improvement, but as a form of judgment. Even worse, they give no feedback at all to the learner.

4. The worst teachers are inaccessible. They are always too busy for the learner. They rarely make an appearance to the learner, and then rush through presentations and the teaching sessions. When needed, they are never around.

Four Characteristics Most Descriptive of the Best Teachers

1. The best teachers are enthusiastic and stimulating. It is easy to see that these teachers actually enjoy teaching. They are dynamic and have interesting styles of presentation. They stimulate intellectual curiosity and encourage and motivate learners to self-directed learning.

2. The best teachers are organized. They present material in a clear and organized manner. They make difficult concepts easy to understand. They include material that is interesting, practical, relevant, accurate, in depth, and up-to-date. Rather than dwell on the esoteric, they emphasize what is important.

3. The best teachers are competent. They work effectively with other members of the teaching team. They have great interpersonal skills in working with the pupils and their families.

4. The best teachers work hard at developing a good, positive relationship with the learners. They have a genuine interest in learners and are aware of their needs and problems. They are available and willing to help. They provide fair and constructive criticism without belittling the learner. It is enjoyable to be in their presence. Thus, they have high moral principles, are eminently qualified and moreover, they posses attractive personal qualities.