- •Task 1 Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2 Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3 Focus on Grammar
- •Text 2 Pre - reading tasks.
- •Hephaestus
- •Task 2 Comprehension Check
- •Unit 2 Text 1 The Importance of Iron and Advent of Steel
- •Task 1 Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2 Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Text 2 Pre - reading task.
- •Some of the Great Names in the History of Metallurgy
- •Task 2 Comprehension Check
- •Unit 3 Text 1
- •Iron in the Middle Ages
- •Task 1 Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2. Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Text 2 Pre - reading task
- •The Coming of the Vikings
- •Task 2. Comprehension Check
- •Unit 4 Text 1
- •Iron - Smelting without Charcoal
- •The First Blast Furnaces
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2. Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Indefinite and Distributive Adjectives and Pronouns
- •Text 2 Pre - reading task
- •The Crusades
- •Task 2. Comprehension Check
- •4. The moment he saw her after all those twenty years he understood that the heart once truly loved never forgets. Chapter 2
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2. Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar Present Perfect And Perfect Continuous
- •Text 2 Pre - reading task
- •Task 2. Comprehension Check
- •More Progress in Steel Production
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2. Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Text 2 Pre - reading task
- •Task 2 Comprehension Check
- •Lincoln
- •Directions
- •Prepositions
- •Unit 3 Text 1 Steel Production in Sheffield
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2. Lexical Exercises
- •The blast furnace
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Text 2. Pre-reading task.
- •Task 2. Comprehension Check
- •Student Grants
- •Unit 4 Text 1 The British Steel Industry Today
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2. Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Text 2 Pre - reading Task
- •Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
- •Task 2. Comprehension Check
- •Is your writing narrow?
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2 Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Text 2 British Customs and Traditions Pre - reading task
- •Task 2. Comprehension Check
- •Unit 2 Text 1 Precious Metals
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2. Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Text 2 Pre - reading task
- •The usa Land and Climate
- •Task 2. Comprehension Check
- •Inviting. Eating out.
- •Unit 3 Text 1 The Alchemists
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2. Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Text 2 Pre- reading Task
- •Task 2. Comprehension Check
- •Unit 4 Text 1 Silverware and Plate Industry
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2. Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Text 2 The us Government Pre- reading Task
- •Task 2. Comprehension Check
- •Chapter 4
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2. Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Text 2 Results of Immigration Pre- reading Task
- •Task 2. Comprehension Check
- •Unit 2 Text 1 Basic Metallurgy of Cast Iron
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2. Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Listening Comprehension
- •Task 4. Focus on Grammar
- •Text 2 Pre- reading Task
- •Education
- •Task 2. Comprehension Check
- •Unit 3 Text 1 Alloy Steels
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2. Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Text 2 Pre- reading Task
- •The us Customs and Traditions Thanksgiving Day
- •Information Letter. Going on a Business Trip
- •Unit 4 Text 1 Aluminum
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2. Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Text 2 Pre- reading Task
- •American English
- •Task 2. Comprehension Check
- •Appendix
- •Systems
- •Some Abbrevations
- •Glossary
Task 2. Comprehension Check
Exercise 1. Answer the questions.
1. Why do the words `tight little island' best describe Great Britain? 2. Does the geographical position of Great Britain predetermine the national character? 3. What is constitutional monarchy? 4. What is the role of members of Parliament?
Exercise 2. From the choices given choose one word or phrase which could be
substituted for the underlined word or phrase without changing its
meaning.
1. For Americans the smallness of Britain is quite striking.
a. funny b. picturesque c. fascinating
2. The differences between England and Scotland are rather pronounced.
a. deep b. unimportant c. respected
3. They have so many differences that they can hardly come to any agreement.
a. variations b. contradictions c. similarities
4. The British like to keep themselves to themselves.
a. to step back b. to speak much c. to keep aloof
5. She is very reserved. One can hardly hear any word from her.
a. cold b. uncommunicative c. friendly
6. Her clothes are completely outdated. She looks rather funny in that dress.
a. unfashionable b. up-to-date c. modern
7. He took office three years ago. I think that in a year he may be re-elected.
a. took for granted b.came to power c. ran for office
8. The initial step is often the most difficult.
a. quickest b. last c. first
Exercise 3. With the help of additional material make up a report about Great Britain.
Oral Practice
Asking for things. Shopping
Questions Replies
1. What would you like? 1. I'd like a loaf of bread, please.
2. Could you give me a dozen eggs, 2. Certainly, here you are.
please?
3. Would you show me that chop, please? 3. Sure.
4. Can I help you? 4. Yes, I'd like some cheese, please.
5. May I borrow your lighter? 5. Yes, please.
6. Do you sell cigarettes here? 6. I'm sorry we don't have them here
7. What is the price of it?/ 7. It is 2 pounds 99p.
How much is it?
Exercise 1. Match the shops with the things you can buy there.
Use the list.
Post office milk and cheese sugar
Florist newspapers stamps
Bakery bread and cakes medicine
Boots (Chemist's) facial creme flour
Dairy tea and coffee beef
Newsagent fruits and vegetables candies
Grocery apples and pears eggs
Greengrocery oatmeal cereals
Supermarket sweets handcream
sleeping pills perfume
fashion magazines bread
Exercise 2. Learn the dialogues by heart and make up similar dialogues of your own.
I.
Peter: Excuse me please, could you help me?
Shop-assistant: Yes, of course. What can I do for you?
Peter: Could I have a pint of milk and a pound of that cheese?
Shop assistant: You mean Stilton?
Peter: Yes, I like this cheese. It is very special.
II.
Shop assistant: Good morning. Can I help you?
Susan: Oh, yes. I'd like to buy some beef.
Shop assistant: Yes, how much would you like?
Susan: Two pounds.
Shop assistant: Anything else?
Susan: Yes, have you got garlic dressing?
Shop assistant: I'm sorry, we don't have any dressings. Go to the grocery
in Crover Street.
Susan: How much is the beef, please?
Shop assistant: It is 3 pounds 45 p.
Exercise 3. Write your shopping list. Go round the class and try to buy
the items from other students.
Exercise 4. Match the two halves of each proverb correctly. Find the Russian equivalents for these proverbs. What situations will you use them in?
Half a loaf is … and eat it.
One man's meat is another man's… in the eating.
Don't put all your eggs… poison.
You can't have your cake… in the eating
The proof of the pudding… in one basket.
Unit 2
Text 1