- •Introducing myself (my family)
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Family tree
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4.
- •Answer the following questions:
- •You will read & translate a text about accommodation. Then tell your partner about your flat. My flat
- •Exercise5.
- •Daily routine
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Make a list of all the things you want or need to accomplish in your weekly life.
- •Exercise4.
- •My Hobby
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Russia (Its geographical position, climate, natural and mineral resources & industry)
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •1) Match items from columns (1-12) and the second one (a-l) to form phrases which describe geographical facts of Russia:
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4. (a)
- •(B) Complete the table with appropriate information.
- •Answer the following questions about the text:
- •Great Britain (its geographical position, climate, relief)
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4.
- •Test yourself.
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4.
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Arkhangelsk
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4. Test yourself
- •Customs and traditions of Great Britain
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •British customs
- •Exercise4.
- •Answer the following questions
- •Travelling
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Accommodations
- •Exercise3. Going on a trip
- •If you were going to spend a week in a large unfamiliar city, which ten of these things would you take with you? Work in pairs or groups. Begin your sentences with:
- •Exercise4. Work with your partner. Decide whether you agree (a) or disagree (d) with these statements about travelling.
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after m.V. Lomonosov
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4. Read the dialogues. Who might say them and in what situation? Work in pairs. Complete the dialogues with your own phrases.
- •Answer the following questions.
- •My speciality
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Answer the following questions.
- •Exercise4. Work with your partner. Decide whether you agree (a) or disagree (d) with these statements about specialties and jobs.
- •Political system of Russia
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Answer the following questions
- •Exercise4. Work with your partner. Decide whether you agree (a) or disagree (d) with these statements about the political system of Russia.
- •Russia’s ancient capital
- •Answer the following questions
- •Great Britain (its political structure and industry)
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4.
- •Answer the following questions:
- •English-speaking country (the usa)
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4.
- •The Pomors
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •My plans for the future
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Attending a job interview
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise 2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4. (a)
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- •Test yourself with «Psychology Questionnaire 1»: This questionnaire is intended to help you to think about your psychological portrait and your ambitions. Discuss these questions in small groups.
- •Embarrassment
- •Exercise 5. Answer the following questions.
- •References
Exercise2.
Are the following statements true or false? Find some mistakes. Check yourself.
You play the bagpipes by blowing air through a pipe into a bag, and then tossing up the bag to force the air out through other pipes.
Although proposals of marriage were the responsibility of the men, women were traditionally allowed to propose to men once every 4 years on leap year, February, 29th.
«An Englishman's home is his castle» means that an English person's home is a place where they may do as they please and from which they may exclude anyone they choose.
In Wales the back door is opened to release the Old Year at the first stroke of midnight. It is then locked up to ‘keep the luck in’ and at the last stroke the New Year is let in at the front door.
Halloween lanterns are pumpkins hollowed out with a ghostly face cut into one side, which glows when a candle is placed inside.
There are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most widely-held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder - even if it means stepping off the pavement into a busy street! If you must pass under a ladder you can avoid bad luck by crossing your fingers and keeping them crossed until you’ve seen a dog.
Black and white cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are associated with witchcraft - a witch’s animal-familiar is usually a black cat. It is especially lucky if a black cat crosses your path.
Exercise3.
Do the words and word combinations from the diagram have associations for you? Work in pairs and speak about different types of British holidays.
British customs
Exercise4.
Comment on the following statement:
Traditional British cuisine (the style of cooking that is characteristic of Great Britain) is honored as one of the best in the world;
As a rule, many customs and traditions are connected with nothing.
Answer the following questions
1. What is a tradition?
2. What and when are ‘bank’ holidays?
3. What is Pancake Day?
4. What is Guy Fawkes Night?
5. What is the significance of the poppy and when is it worn?
6. What are Britain’s national flowers?
7. Where can we find out about British folk songs and folk tales?
8. What are Britain’s national costumes?
9. Who was Guy Fawkes?
10. Why does the Queen have two birthdays?
11. What is the significance of the poppy and when is it worn?
12. What are Britain’s national flowers?
13. What specific British holidays and traditions do you know?
14. Why do British people present gifts to each other? How do they choose them?
15. How do you think: do the holidays celebrated in Great Britain reveal the national character of British people?
Unit 8
You will read & translate a topic about travelling. Before you read, discuss in pairs the following. Do not worry if you can’t reach an agreement with your partner, but make sure that you demonstrate your ability to explain and discuss your opinions.
1. Do you like to travel? 2. Do you travel much? Can you imagine your life without travelling? 3. Was travelling a specific driving force of human development in the past? Was it extremely dangerous? 4. What do you know about the Age of Discovery? 5. What places (cities, towns, countries etc.) have you visited? What do you know about them? 6. What kind of travelling do your parents prefer?