- •Part One. Daily Routine Reading and Speaking Practice
- •Introductory Text
- •Vocabulary
- •In English
- •1. Answer these questions:
- •3. Read the text below. What is it about? Say what new information you received from it. Outdoors and indoors
- •1. Find in the text the words that mean the same as:
- •2. Read the text again and match the numbers and the letters:
- •3. Find in the text English equivalents for
- •4. Translate the text "Outdoors and Indoors" into Russian.
- •6. Answer these questions:
- •7. Speak about your own plans for tonight or the coming weekend or holiday.
- •8. Read the text and say which of the ways of holiday making are mentioned in the text. Which of them appeal to you most and why?
- •9. Make 10 questions about the text, let your fellow students answer them.
- •16. Make up sentences using are supposed to be and words and phrases from left-hand and right-hand columns:
- •Job Titles
- •3. You are looking for a job. Analyse your interests and abilities. Answer the following questions.
- •Interview a partner using the following questions.
- •7. How to write a curriculum vitae (cv)?
- •Curriculum Vitae
- •Cruise ship vacancies
1. Find in the text the words that mean the same as:
not costing you any money artistic entertainment put on at regular intervals festival with dancing and eating in the open air group of people marching in line; hobby or way of spending your spare time; something giving rest or amusement; questioning a group of people to find out the views of the whole population; goodness or worth;
person who is not paid to do something clear, easily seen doing well teaching yourself; to rest from work; to rent for a short time; birds, plants or animals living free, untouched by man; group of musicians group of amusements, food stalls, etc. set up in one place usually for a short time.
2. Read the text again and match the numbers and the letters:
1) organized; 2) country -; 3) wide; 4) street; 5) scenic; 6) high; 7) public; 8) nature; 9) fun; 10) stage
a) procession; b) variety; c) festival; d) walk; e) quality; f) entertainment; g) production; h) view; i) ride; j) trail; k) fair.
3. Find in the text English equivalents for
специально организованные пешие прогулки; уличные праздники/шествия/развлечения; народный театрализованный танец «моррис»; люди в необычных костюмах с нашитыми на них лентами и колокольчиками; старинная народная музыка; один из любимейших видов досуга и развлечения; любитель кино, зритель; остальные четверо довольствуются просмотром того, что им случается увидеть на экране; театральные постановки; дают представления на любой вкус; могут похвастаться тем, что в них активно работают тысячи людей; не всегда кажется большим удовольствием; привлекают тех, кто занимается самообразованием; когда вам ничего не хочется делать; живописные виды Британии; хорошая загородная тропа, пригодная для езды на велосипеде; тропинка, проходящая по местам, которые славятся своей природой; ярмарка с аттракционами; машины, на которых можно покататься и испытать свою смелость; пойти куда глаза глядят.
4. Translate the text "Outdoors and Indoors" into Russian.
5. Which entertainments out of those described in it would you choose for yourself? Put them in the order of preference and discuss them with your fellow students.
6. Answer these questions:
1. What opportunities does a visitor to Britain have if he wants to spend his free time outdoors?
2. What are a visitor's chances if his money is limited?
3. What British outdoor entertainments can you name?
4. What are popular pastimes for rainy weather?
5. In what part of London can you find most of its theatres?
6. What is the difference between amateur and professional theatres?
7. What's your opinion of amateur theatrical societies? What are their strong and weak points?
8. Does a visit to a museum sound fun to you? Why?
9. What makes museums so good for self-education?
10. What do you do when you are feeling lazy?
11. Where can a Briton spend a pleasant evening out?
12. How can you explore the countryside in Britain?
13. Why are fun fairs so popular with children?
14. Do you prefer to spend your free time indoors or outdoors? Why?