- •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. Read text b and answer these questions.
1. Which is the best synonym for the word “teacher”?
2. What is a rotten teacher?
3. Does the word “patronize” have a negative or positive meaning?
4. What should a genuine teacher do?
5. What is the role of a computer in education?
6. What is the Achilles spot of a computer?
7. Are teachers in danger of being redundant?
8. Who of your teachers is a model teacher for you? Retell a film about teaching.
Comprehension Check 2: Miscellaneous
9. Match the verbs with the synonyms.
1) create |
5) respect |
a) reply |
e) impel |
2) answer |
6) motivate |
b) promote |
f) go |
3) encourage |
7) move |
c) modify |
g) propose |
4) change |
8) offer |
d) admire |
h) design |
10. Match the same verbs with the antonyms.
1) create |
5) respect |
a) question |
e) subdue |
2) answer |
6) motivate |
b) discourage |
f) destroy |
3) encourage |
7) move |
c) stabilize |
g) forswear |
4) change |
8) offer |
d) dislike |
h) remain |
11. Make sure you know the meanings of these terms. Match them with their definitions.
1) apprentice |
a) nasty, unpleasant |
2) education |
b) give hope or confidence |
3) encourage |
c) true |
4) rotten |
d) understanding, intuition |
5) genuine |
e) systematic training and instruction |
6) insight |
f) learner of a trade who has agreed to work for a number of years in return for being taught |
12. Fill in the correct prepositions. Make some of the items more complete.
1. The word pedagogy comes __ the ancient Greek ”paidagogas”.
2. Young people were educated __ apprenticeship
3. Major figures in the history __ education include Aristotle, Plato and others.
4. A genuine teacher is supposed to treat pupils __ respect
5. A teacher’s personality may be replaced __ a computer
6. Some educators claim that teaching cannot be considered __
science alone
7. Teaching does not consist __ a fixed set of principles
8. Good teachers use the same skills used __ artists and scientists
9. Insight, for example, is based __ seeing something in a new light
10.Education is a difficult work to be done __ kindness, watching, percept, praise.
13. a) Investigate the famous educator’s biography; b) Try to write questions to the answers. Think how you would shoot/make a film about Friedrich Froebel. You could start from: “There are three things in the film I am going to make about Friedrich Froebel …”
Friedrich Froebel (1782-1852). Froebel was born in Germany. Froebel’s mother died when he was only 9 months old. He worked as a forester, chemist’s assistant, and museum curator. He eventually found his true vocation as an educator. He saw nature as a prime source for learning. The educator believed that schools should provide a warm and supportive environment for children. In 1837 Froebel founded the first kindergarten (“child’s garden”) to cultivate the child’s development and socialization. In his opinion, sand, clay and so on stimulated the child’s imagination. Froebel saw the teacher as a moral and cultural model for children.
1. … … …? No, only 9 months old.
2. … … …? He worked as a forester, and museum curator…
3. … … …? Nature.
4. … … …? School should provide a warm environment.
5. … … …? In 1837.
6. ... … …? To cultivate the child’s development.
7. … … …? Clay, sand and so on.
8. … … …? He saw the teacher as a cultural model.
9. … … …? His true vocation was an educator.
10. … … …? Yes, he was born in Germany.
Grammar Tutorials: Question Techniques