4.Read the definition (определение) of the word and guess what it is.

1. the sense which you use to hear sounds

2. the thin pieces of flesh that form the nerves or muscles in your body

3. the bottom part of your brain that controls your muscles

4. someone's ability to remember things, places, experience

5. the thick string of nerves enclosed in your spine, by which messages are sent to and from your brain

6. the smallest part of a living thing that can exist independently

7. the organ inside your head that controls how you think, feel, and move

8. the parts inside your body which look like threads and carry messages between the brain and other parts of the body

9. the physical ability to see

10. an action in which you make food or drink go down your throat

5.Say into English

Контролировать действия, образовывать нервную систему, иметь длинные и короткие волокна, части тела, центры нервной системы, посылать импульсы друг другу, нервные волокна, состоять из трёх частей, контролировать сердцебиение и дыхание, такие действия, как зевание и глотание, нервы проходят от спинного мозга, посредством волокон, соединяться нервами.

6.Answer the questions

1. What cells make up the nervous system?

2. What does each nerve cell have at its ends?

3. What do the nerve cells send to each other?

4. Where do the nerves lead?

5. What are the centres of the nervous system?

7.Complete the sentences.

1. All parts of the body are connected by ______________.

2. Each nerve is made up of _____________________.

3. The brain _________________ of three parts.

4. The parts of the brain are ______________________.

5. ____________________ controls the work of the muscles in the body.

6. The medulla controls heartbeat, __________________________.

7. _________________ has parts for memory, sight, hearing, thought and feelings.

8. Match the idiomatic expressions with their Russian equivalents

bag of nerves get on nerves lose one’s nerves nerves of steel be up to the ears in work listen with half an ear

стальные нервы потерять мужество комок нервов действовать на нервы слушать краем уха по уши в работе

9. Translate into English. Roleplay the conversation

А: Привет! Как дела? Я давно тебя не видел. Ты выглядишь измученным.

B: Ты прав. Я по уши в работе и готовлюсь к экзаменам. Дело в том, что я слушал лекции краем уха.

A: Не теряй мужества!

B: Легко сказать. Я как комок нервов. Мне все действует на нервы.

A: Верь в себя. Я уверен, что ты хорошо сдашь экзамены. Удачи!

10.Speak about the nervous system.

TOPIC 16. THE SKIN

1. Mr. Clever: Read the verse and explain the meaning of the saying «to be in somebody»s skin».

I want you to think

What does it mean

To be in somebody's skin?

It is easy to blame

Than offer a help.

It’s easy to shout

Than stop and be quiet.

When friend is in trouble

Don’t idle around.

If a child is crying

Smile and be charming.

Before judging someone

Stop …’cos it’s no fun.

Don’t hide, it’s time to think

What does it mean

To be in somebody’s skin?

2. Read the text

The Skin as an Excretory Organ

Various harmful and unnecessary substances are formed in the human body. These substances enter the blood and then they are eliminated from the body by the excretory organs, namely the kidneys, the skin and the lungs, the latter pass out carbon dioxide and water vapour. Most of the body wastes, as you know, are eliminated in the urine by the urinary organs.

An excretory function is also performed by the skin. The skin is the cover of the body , it protects it from harmful external influence and serves at the same time as an excretory organ passing the sweat out.

Sweat is formed in tiny perspiration glands found in the skin. It consists of water in which substances similar to those in the urine are formed but in smaller quantities. The Evaporating of perspiration is known to cool the body and protect it from overheating.