- •2. Study communications map. Complete the sentences with one or more suitable words from the diagram. Communications map
- •3. Read the following text and complete it with the sentences from the box. Justify your choice. There is one extra sentence.
- •4. Study the patterns and various ways of the translation of the phrases in bold type.
- •5. Complete the following sentences using Patten 1 and 2.
- •7. Recast the following, using nouns instead of adjectives in bold . Change the structure of the sentence, if required. Make use of the words in brackets, if given.
- •8. Complete the article using the words in brackets in the correct form.
- •Speaking Springboard
- •9. How do you understand the following proverbs? Give reasons to prove your stance.
- •Bernice bobs her hair
- •Vocabulary Practice
- •10. Find English equivalents to the following words and word combinations in the text.
- •11.Find the words and word combinations which mean the same in the text.
- •Text Analysis and Development
- •12.What do the following phrases from the text imply? Paraphrase and explain.
- •To what extent do your agree with the following statements? Give support from the text (avoiding lifting). Make use of the following phrases:
- •Complete the summary of the story using the words from the box.
- •Speaking Springboard
- •15. Answer the following questions developing the issue.
- •Language Focus
- •16. Look through the text for appropriate prepositions or adverbs to fill in the blanks.
- •Paraphrase using Core Vocabulary. Change the whole structure of the sentence.
- •Word Building
- •Recast the following, using nouns instead of verbs in bold . Change the structure of the sentence, if required. Make use of the words in brackets, if given.
- •Translate b’s replies, paying special attention to idioms.
- •Use the verbs in brackets in the correct past form.
- •23. Research one of the following aspects of humour.
- •Vocabulary Practice
- •24. Find English equivalents to the following words and word combinations in the text.
- •25. Find the words and word combinations which mean the same in the text.
- •Text Analysis and Development
- •26. What do the following phrases from the text imply? Paraphrase and explain.
- •Speaking Springboard
- •29. Answer the following questions developing the issue.
- •Language Focus
- •30. Look through the text for appropriate prepositions or adverbs to fill in the blanks.
- •33. Paraphrase using Core Vocabulary. Change the whole structure of a sentence.
- •34. Recast the following, using adjectives instead of verbs in bold. Change the structure of the sentence, if required. Make use of the words in brackets, if given.
- •35. What words collocate? Choose the correct variant.
- •36. Revise Future Forms. For each of the sentences write a new one as similar as possible to the original sentence, using the words given. These words must not be altered.
- •37. Analyze the following situations and work out your reactions and responses.
- •Different wavelengths
- •Vocabulary Practice
- •38. Find English equivalents to the following words and word combinations in the text.
- •39. Find the words and word combinations which mean the same in the text.
- •Text Analysis and Development
- •40. What do the following phrases from the text imply? Paraphrase and explain.
- •41. Answer the questions to the text.
- •42. Complete the synthetic précis of the two texts, making use of the hints.
- •Speaking Springboard
- •43. Answer the following questions developing the issue.
- •Language Focus
- •44. Look through the text for appropriate prepositions or adverbs to fill in the blanks.
- •47. Paraphrase using Core Vocabulary. Change the whole structure of a sentence.
- •48. Recast the following, using verbs instead of nouns in bold. Make all necessary changes.
- •49. Explain the meaning of the phrasal verbs with particles away and to.
- •Grammar Clinic
- •50. Revise Present Forms. Translate into English.
- •51. These are the two extracts from the articles on gender communication. Which of the two do you agree with? Give your arguments.
- •52. Render the text into English using the vocabulary of the unit.
- •Speaking Springboard
- •53. Answer the following questions developing the issue.
- •54. Complete each of the sentences, using one of the three verbs provided.
- •55. Choose the right word.
- •56. Use the word in capitals to form a word that fits into the space.
- •57. Read the text and choose the best words to fill in the gaps.
- •58. Render the text into English using the vocabulary of the unit.
- •59. Speak for 2 minutes on one of the following quotations.
33. Paraphrase using Core Vocabulary. Change the whole structure of a sentence.
MODEL: There is no evidence that he took part in the bombing.
- He can’t have been … . / His … – He can’t have been involved in the bombing. / His involvement in the bombing is doubtful.
Men are now more active in looking after children. – Men’s …
When we have class debates we get all the students to contribute. – All the students …
This job has some unpleasant aspect. You’ll have to work in shifts, occasionally at night. Overtime is also common. - An unpleasant aspect of the job …
A bus and a truck were damaged in the accident which took place two days ago. – The accident …
Things turned out to be more difficult for us because of bad weather. – Bad weather …
The Director of the company has resigned. The news made us uncertain about the future of the company. – The Director’s resignation …
After a rise in a number of skiing accidents it has been found out that a lack of adequate equipment is responsible. – A lack of adequate equipment …
When she lost her job she pretended not to be upset and said it didn’t matter. – She put …
The challenge I met on my first day at work was to chair the meeting. - I was to …
There is no avoidance of that unpleasant situation. Our involvement in it is a sure fact. – We have to …. –
She was running a deadly risk, but she was extraordinarily courageous and brave. - She showed an extraordinary courage...
The jewellers usually involve the valuable and traditional materials and methods . – The material and methods of jewellers …
Word Building
34. Recast the following, using adjectives instead of verbs in bold. Change the structure of the sentence, if required. Make use of the words in brackets, if given.
Joanne’s remark infuriated Michael. - Joanne’s remark made…
Does this explanation suffice? – Is this …
She was powerless to resist the attraction that she felt to him. – His attraction was …
Although I risk repeating, I must remind you again to be careful. – At the risk of…
To apprehend an unfavourable report from their child’s school is a basic instinct of parents. (to feel/ about) – Parents usually …
To assert yourself in public speaking takes much training. – One needs training …
The charge included food. (of) – The charge is …
Some available money would ease the situation. – The situation would become …
Every student should easily attain this standard of English. – This standard should be …
My computer continues making a low buzzing noise. – My computer makes …
This corridor connects two buildings. – There is a …
No one has defined the scope of the project. – The scope of the project …
Collocations
Collocation is the way words combine in a language to produce natural-sounding speech, eg. deep lake but in-depth/thorough analysis. |