- •1.Words to be remembered (Texts: a, b).
- •2. Translate the sentences. Pay attention to the worlds in italics.
- •3. Scan text a. Pay attention to the words in bold type.
- •4. Decide whether the following statements are true, false or vague according to text a.
- •5. Read text a and answer these questions.
- •6. Scan text b. Pay attention to the words in bold type.
- •7. Decide whether the following statements are true, false or vague according to text b.
- •8. Read text b and answer these questions.
- •9. Match the verbs with the synonyms.
- •10. Match the same verbs with the antonyms.
- •11. Make sure you know the meanings of these terms. Match them with their definitions.
- •12. Fill in the correct prepositions. Make some of the items more complete.
- •14. Make thorough analysis of the questions given below. Derive a proper rule for making questions. Try to remember the main principles of the famous educators. Compose your own questions:
- •15. Quiz. Match the names with the educators’ deeds, principles and beliefs.
- •16. Translate the main points from Russian into English. Use the dictionaries and encyclopedia.
- •17. Look at the two pictures, one of them showing a famous educator Anton Makarenko with his pupils. Write a small essay: “What m akes a Good Teacher” or “My favourite teacher”.
- •18. Read the text “Teaching: Art or Science” Discuss it in small groups.
- •20. Read all the texts again and make notes under the following headings. Then use your notes to talk or to make reports about them.
- •1. Words to be remembered (Texts: a, b).
- •2. Translate the sentences. Pay attention to the words in italics.
- •3. Scan text a paying attention to the words in bold type.
- •4. Decide whether the following statements are true, false or vague according to text a.
- •5. Read text a and answer these questions.
- •6. Scan text b paying attention to the words in bold type.
- •7. Decide whether the following statements are true, false or vague according to text b.
- •8. Read text b and answer these questions.
- •9. Match the adjectives with the synonyms.
- •10. Match the same adjectives with the antonyms.
- •11. Make sure you know the meanings of these words and match them with their definitions.
- •12. Fill in the correct prepositions. Make the sentences complete with the ideas expressed in the texts, and your own ideas.
- •13. Translate the following sentences into English using the above vocabulary.
- •14. A) Study the sentences below presenting comparisons. Derive a rule by yourself or with the help of your tutor.
- •15. Look at the drawings. How do the pictures match with the teachers’ characteristics? Discuss it with your group-mates. Make dialogues.
- •16. A) Investigate the biography.
- •18. Read each statement below carefully. Check either “agree,” “disagree” or vague to show what you think.
- •19. Study the inside information: “Times of Transition.” Discuss it in small groups. Summarise it in a written form.
- •20. Read the text, pay attention to the words in italics and in brackets. Enrich your vocabulary by comparing English and Russian equivalents.
- •21. Read the following dialogues. Define the people’s behaviour-characters. Consult the dictionary.
- •22. Read the texts again and make notes under the following headings. Then use your notes to talk on the topics.
- •1. Words to be remembered (Texts: a, b).
- •2. Translate the sentences. Pay attention to the words in italics.
- •3. Scan text a (part 1) carefully paying attention to the words in bold type.
- •4. Scan text a (part 2). Make use of the parts 1 and 2 to give a valid report before the audience: a) with insufficient training, b) with sufficient training.
- •5. Decide whether the following statements are true, false or vague according to text a (parts 1 – 2).
- •6. Read text a (part 1 and 2), answer these questions.
- •7. Scan text b carefully paying attention to the words in bold type.
- •8. Decide whether the following statements are true, false or vague according to text b.
- •9. Read text b and answer these questions.
- •10. Match the words with the synonyms.
- •11. Match the same words with the antonyms.
- •12. Make sure you know the meanings of these words and match them with their definitions.
- •13. Fill in the correct prepositions.
- •15. Translate and use the following words of encouragement with your pupils, friends, parents, colleagues and try to create warm and friendly atmosphere.
- •16. Read the “Open Letter to School Children”. Rewrite the abstract, which you like and appreciate most.
- •17. Special Quiz: Identify the words and ideas, which were not mentioned in text a.
- •18. Read, compare and learn.
- •19. Study “12 Ways to Use Your Power.” Share the results of your studying either with your parents or teachers, or bear it in mind for yourself.
- •20. Read the following dialogues. Define the people’s characters. Consult the dictionary.
- •21. Read the texts again and make notes under the following headings, use your notes to talk on the topics.
- •2. Translate the sentences. Pay attention to the words in italics.
- •3. Scan the text a paying attention to the words in bold type.
- •4. Decide whether the following statements are true, false or vague according to text a.
- •5. Read text a and answer these questions.
- •6. Scan text b carefully paying attention to the words in bold type.
- •7. Decide whether the following statements are true, false or vague according to text b.
- •8. Read text b and answer these questions.
- •9. Match the adjectives with the synonyms.
- •10. Match the same adjectives with the antonyms.
- •11. Make sure you know the meanings of these words and match them with their definitions.
- •12. Fill in the correct prepositions. Make the sentences complete.
- •13. Make Russian-English and English-Russian translation.
- •14. Study the text “How Teachers Guide Learning” but first fill in the gaps with necessary word forms derived from the following verbs. Write down the text you’ve made.
- •16. A) Scan the text “Intelligence”.
- •18. Are you a reliable witness? Study the picture for only twenty seconds. You are going to answer the questions about the picture right now. Do not look back at the photo.
- •20. Read and translate the text “Children and Parents”. Write down the main idea of the text.
- •21. A. Look at the diagram of the story: “Whenever”. Do you find it optimistic, realistic, funny or something else? Think of some endings of your own to complete or compose a fascinating story.
- •I) To understand the subtleties of stereotyping, try to answer the following riddle.
- •II) How could this be, if the father had died in the crash? If you still don’t think you’ve come up with a satisfactory explanation, try another riddle.
- •22. Read the texts again and make notes under the following headings. Then use your notes to talk on the topics.
- •1. Words to be remembered (Texts: a, b).
- •2. Translate the sentences. Pay attention to the words in italics.
- •3. Scan text a carefully paying attention to the words in bold type.
- •4. Decide whether the following statements are true, false or vague according to text a.
- •5. Read text a and answer these questions.
- •6. Scan text b paying attention to the words in bold type.
- •7. Decide whether the following statements are true, false or vague according to text b.
- •8. Read text b and answer these questions.
- •9. Match the verbs with the synonyms.
- •10. Match the verbs with the antonyms.
- •11. Make sure you know the meanings of these words and match them with their definitions.
- •12. Fill in the correct prepositions.
- •13. Scan the text: “Let’s communicate.” Memorise the ten golden rules.
- •14. А) Skim the texts bellow; b) Try to explain the underlined grammar peculiarities; c) Choose one of the texts as a topic for discussion, define the professional field it belongs to.
- •15. Test: Find out with the fun quiz: How do you communicate?
- •17. Puzzle: “Stress and rhythm.” Try to fill in the missing words before you hear this rhythmic rhyme, called “Is this the Job For You”? What do you think the job is?
- •18. Scan the text “Creativity in Science.” and summarise it.
- •20. A. Here is a simple trick to try next time you are waiting for a teacher to come into the room.
- •21. Read the texts again and make notes under the following headings. Then use your notes to talk on the topics.
- •1. Words to be remembered (Texts: a, b).
- •2. Translate the sentences. Pay attention to the words in italics.
- •3. Read text a carefully paying attention to the words in bold type.
- •4. Decide whether the following statements are true, false or vague according to text a.
- •5. Read text a and answer these questions.
- •6. Read text b carefully paying attention to the words in bold type.
- •7. Decide whether the following statements are true, false or vague according to text b.
- •8. Read text b and answer these questions.
- •9. Match the adjectives with the synonyms.
- •10. Match the same adjectives with the antonyms.
- •11. Make sure you know the meanings of these words and match them with their definitions.
- •12. Fill in the correct prepositions.
- •13. Translate the text into English. Discuss. Give your “for” and “against”.
- •14. Could you use any other modal verbs in these 8 points?
- •16. Match the parts of the sentences.
- •17. Read each statement below carefully. Check either “Yes, I shall” or “No, I shall not” to show future intentions to your future pupils or students.
- •18. Read each statement below carefully. Check either “Yes, I shall” or “No, I shall not” to show your intentions to your future colleagues.
- •19. Imagine you are present at the math lesson. Answer the questions. A) Give your assessment of the lesson. Consult the dictionary.
- •20. Read the following dialogues. Define the people’s behaviour-characters. Choose a proper word from the list below. How would you react to the pupils’ mind in real life? Give advice.
- •1) Angry 2) awful 3) doubting 4) ingenuous 5) lazy 6) witty 7) prudent 8) hopeful
- •21. Read the texts again and make notes under the following headings. Then use your notes to talk on the topics.
- •Vocabulary of educational terms and their usage
- •Inborn intelligence
- •Interpersonal intelligence
- •Inside knowledge
- •Intuitive knowledge
8. Decide whether the following statements are true, false or vague according to text b.
1. It is challenging to build a technical career, and to perform moral duties.
2. Generic problem-solving skills are manifestation of an intuitive process.
3. Everyone has some degree of stupidity.
4. Gifted people don’t have to develop their gifts.
5. Successful people have a passion for their work.
6. Companies are interested in engineers who can grasp the nature of inter-branch disciplines.
7. Practical experience is of no use at all.
8. Engineers should be able to drive a car.
9. Engineer should develop his/her communication and listening skills.
10. Engineers must follow safety rules.
9. Read text b and answer these questions.
1. How can students give themselves a competitive edge nowadays?
2. Are you sure that many of your skills will soon become obsolete?
3. Do you always struggle with problems by yourself?
4. What is interdisciplinary education?
5. How can you prepare for the non-technical aspects of your technical career?
6. Will you give an example of a successful person? What did you learn from him?
7. What are the main duties of an engineer?
8. What are the related tasks of an engineer? What do they have in common with a teacher’s related tasks?
Comprehension Check 2: Miscellaneous
10. Match the words with the synonyms.
1) ambiguous |
5) distinct |
a) progressive |
e) efficient |
2) advanced |
6) technological |
b) fast |
f) intuitional |
3) rapid |
7) special |
c) vague |
g) particular |
4) effective |
8) intuitive |
d) industrial |
h) separate |
11. Match the same words with the antonyms.
1) ambiguous |
5) distinct |
a) slow |
e) ineffective |
2) advanced |
6) technological |
b) normal |
f) indefinite |
3) rapid |
7) special |
c) backward |
g) common |
4) effective |
8) intuitive |
d) domestic |
h) conscious |
12. Make sure you know the meanings of these words and match them with their definitions.
1) duty |
a) anything that brings help, advantage or profit |
2) attendance |
b) something that one does because it is right |
3) benefit |
c) to react |
4) challenge |
d) a group of people who work or play together |
5) respond |
e) being present at or going to |
6) team |
f) to test the abilities of a person |
13. Fill in the correct prepositions.
1. Teachers must set a good example … their pupils.
2. A teacher’s main duties also involve a number … related tasks.
3. Teachers take part … school-related activities … school hours.
4. A variety of publications help teachers keep informed … developments … their field.
5. Many teachers involve their students … deciding learning goals.
6. The materials and methods must suit … the abilities, age, and needs … students.
7. Teachers and engineers usually have a passion … their work.
8. Practical experience can be a distinct advantage … other students.
Grammar Tutorials 1: Tenses; Irregular Verbs
14.1. Study the fragments from the article: “A Few Positive Words”. Comment on the underlined grammar peculiarities. Find in the text and put down the sentence or sentences illustrating the main idea of the text.
I entered university and everything was sailing along smoothly when my boyfriend broke up with me. Devastation took precedence over university work and I was having trouble coping. When the university called to say I needed to hand in an assignment the next day or fail the subject I was completely taken aback. I didn’t even know about the assignment as I had not attended classes for weeks. I couldn’t complete an assignment in one night so I went to see the lecturer of that subject. I started to make an excuse when he stopped me and said ‘Rebecca, all I want to do for you is make you the best teacher you possibly can be’.
The words still echo in my ears and, in that moment, I realised that this is what I really want. A few positive words changed my world. I hope that one day I can touch the life of another the way he touched mine.
Sincerely Yours,
Rebecca Burke, Australia.
Grammar Tutorials 2: Uncountable Nouns and Plural Nouns
14.2. The headmaster of a school is giving a talk to his pupils. Some of the main points are listed bellow. Choose the correct singular or plural form from the brackets in each sentence and retell the talk in Russian.
1. Teachers tell me that (homework/homeworks) (is/are) often handed in late. This must stop.
2. Some school (furniture/furnitures) (has/have) been damaged recently. Please be more careful.
3. I have noticed pupils wearing (cloth/clothes) that (is/are) not part of the official school uniform.
4. There will be a bring-and-buy sale next Saturday to raise money to build a swimming pool. Anyone who has (good/goods) that we can sell should bring (it/them) to school on Friday.
5. There will be a school outing on the 27th April. Anyone who is interested and would like (information/informations) can get (it/them) from his or her class teacher.
6. The (police/policies) (has/have) found a bicycle in the pond. (It/They) would like to hear from anyone who has lost one.
7. A pupil who left this school in 1997 is climbing Mount Everest this week. I hope to give you more news of this exciting event as soon as (it/they) (reach/reaches) me.
8. Remember some games are not allowed at school. In particular, (dart/darts) (is/are) forbidden, because of the danger of eyes.
9. This announcement is for pupils who will be leaving the school at the end of this term. An officer of the Employment Service will visit the school next Thursday to give them (an/some) (advice/advices) about job opportunities.
10. The (stair/stairs) in the west wing are for the use of the (staff/staffs) only. (It/They) should not be used by students.