Английский язык
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Exercise 2.
Do the following:
a)Write the names of things you would like to buy in London.
b)Write a list of things you would like to buy at a big music store.
c)Write the names of things you need to go sightseeing in a big unfamiliar (незнайомий) city.
Exercise 3.
Answer the following questions in writing:
Are you very angry when your friend is 10 minutes late? Do Rosa and Arturo have a sense of humour?
What do people do in Oxford Street?
What do you know about the British Museum? Would you like to visit it? Which other places would you like to visit in London?
Would you like to buy a new super-computer? What’s time now?
Agree or disagree with the following statements. Explain your choice.
Books are not so popular nowadays as music CDs. When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.
Basic Patterns
Do your girl-friends in Spain always wait for you? – Only the old and ugly ones! Твої подружки в Іспанії завжди чекають на тебе? – Тільки старі та страшні (подружки).
After scanning the list of questions, choose the ones you know most about. Переглянувши список запитань, виберіть ті, з якими ви краще обізнані.
Exercise 4.
Translate the following sentences into Ukrainian. Explain why you think your translation is correct:
I haven’t got a pen. Can you lend (позичити) me one?
The students who do best in examinations are not always the ones with the best brains.
Your plan is a good one on paper.
The new design is much better than the old one.
Ask other students:
Is your room a comfortable one?
Text B. Sightseeing in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is perfect for sightseeing as it is compact, and easy to walk around. The best way for visitors to get a real feel for the city is a canal tour.
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Most of the main attractions are located within the historical centre, usually within walking distance of each other, although there are efficient tram and bus networks.
Amsterdam is a city like Venice (вимовляється [‘venis]) focused around water and waterways. However, unlike Venice, Holland's largest city is not just a museum piece. Amsterdam is a real, living metropolis (столиця, велике місто).
Amsterdam has a lot of recreational and cultural sights like the Oude Kerk [‘aud∂ ‘kerk] (Old Church).
Museums are the main tourist attraction in Amsterdam. Everyone knows the Rijksmuseum ([‘reiks…]) and Van Gogh Museum, but there is much, much more. Amsterdam has over fifty museums which attract many millions of visitors every year.
The Dam square is the centre and heart of Amsterdam, although there are prettier sights in the city. As an historical site however, it is fascinating and worth visiting. The impressive history of the square is well documented in the Amsterdam Historical Museum. The Royal Palace dominates the square. In contrast to its turbulent history, the square is now a peaceful place and is home to hundreds of tourists.
Rembrandt square has a lot of pubs, restaurants, cafes and hotels. A popular centre for nightlife, it also includes traditional Dutch pubs which play real Dutch music. In summer, it is packed with people enjoying a drink and watching the world go by. In the centre of the square is a small but pleasant park where you can relax in front of the statue of Rembrandt. On warm summer evenings, tourists and locals use the pubs’ outdoor seating for a long, lazy drinks with friends.
Amsterdam has a number of beautiful, quiet parks where you can relax during the busy day in town. The largest of them – Vondelpark is located in the centre of the city. With 10 million visitors a year, the Vondelpark is the most famous park in the Netherlands.
A trip to Holland isn’t complete without a visit to a windmill. Believe it or not, there are 8 windmills in the heart of the city! Don’t forget to take your camera.
Unit 7
Text A. Sightseeing & Shopping in London (2)
«Can we go to Oxford Street now?» he asks her.
«You’re ten minutes early,» she answers, «and I need to go to the second bookshop in Charing Cross Road. It’s just for one book. It won’t take long!»
«O.K., but please hurry!» says Arturo. «British shops close very early! Many of them close at half past five!»
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They go to the second bookshop. Rosa is very lucky. The shop assistant is Spanish and studies Psychology. He finds the book very quickly. But Arturo isn’t so lucky. Rosa has to wait in a long queue to pay for the book.
It is nearly half past five and Arturo is becoming very impatient. «Don’t worry!» says Rosa. «London is an international city. I’m
sure the big music stores close later than other shops!»
Rosa is right. When they arrive in Oxford Street, the large music stores are still open. Arturo finds what he wants and pays for it very quickly. He is happy now and tells Rosa about his new CD.
«It’s a collection of songs by the American folk-singer Peggy Seeger ([‘si:g∂])!» he explains. «The CD is an American import. I can’t find it in Spain.»
«What does she sing about?» Rosa asks.
«That’s a good question,» answers Arturo, «because the words of her songs make you think. Some of them are about the social situation of women. Others are about green politics (політика,
спрямована на збереження довкілля) and the world we live in. I’m sure you’ll like them!»
«When can I hear them?»
«Not now,» answers Arturo, «because now we’re going to visit a very interesting London pub in Holborn. The pub was the home of Britain’s oldest folk club. Peggy Seeger was one of the resident singers. Her husband and singing partner was Ewan MacColl ([ju∂n m∂k’koul]). He’s dead now, but he was the father of British folk music and writer of many great songs.»
«When can I hear these songs?» Rosa asks again.
«Well, my CD player is at home in my flat. I don’t want to take my CDs to school, so perhaps I could invite you home one day next week. Now, I’m going to invite you to drink the best beer in London!» «That’s very kind of you, but I think I’ll have an orange juice!»
Rosa answers with a smile on her face.
Exercise 1. |
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Rosa’s luck in shopping; b) the |
two friends’ favourite drinks; |
c) Arturo’s tastes in music. |
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Exercise 2. |
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a)Write a list of special things to do in a pub.
b)Write the names of three great pop singers.
c)Write the names of things you need to do shopping in London.
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Exercise 3.
Answer the following questions in writing:
How many CDs do you have?
What is your favourite type of music?
Who is your favourite singer? Why do you like him (her)?
Are you going to look for any new compact disks in British music stores? Which do you prefer - British music, American music or music from your own country?
Do you enjoy waiting in a long queue?
Agree or disagree with the following statements. Explain your choice.
London is an international city. Tastes differ.
Basic Patterns
The words of her songs make you think. Слова її пісень
змушують вас замислитися.
He made her cry. Він довів її до сліз.
Exercise 4.
Translate the following sentences into Ukrainian. Explain why you think your translation is correct:
I can’t make the TV work.
The police made her repeat the whole story. Can you make this old engine (двигун) start?
Ask other students:
What can make you laugh?
Text B. Music in Our Life
Can you think of a day without music? We can hear music everywhere: in the streets and at home, over the radio and on TV, in the shops and in the parks. People all over the world are fond of music. They listen to music, they dance to music, they learn to play musical instruments.
But what is music? Music is beauty in sounds. There are a lot of different kinds of music. Some of them appeared long ago, and some are modern. For example, folk music appeared long ago, but it is still alive. Folk songs are very pleasant to listen to. Classical music is often associated with the music of the past. However, we can also speak of modern classical music. Great Britain has produced more popular music stars than any other country. The Beatles, with their unique style of singing is still one of the most popular groups. My favourite style of music is pop music, because it is full of energy. When I listen to pop music it makes me forget the problems of everyday life. It helps
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me to relax when I'm tired, and entertains me when I'd like to have fun. My favourite group is Abba. Abba's cheerful tunes made them international pop stars and one of the most successful groups. Their most famous songs often topped European charts. Though the group doesn't exist any more, it is still popular with people of all ages. I find their style of singing fascinating. When I have free time I listen to their records.
It's a pity that many young people like to listen only to modern music. As for me, I also enjoy listening to classical music. Classical music is always a complex of emotions. It gives me delight, pleasure and a sense of happiness. Some pieces of classical music are really wonderful.
The music I hate is heavy metal. I find it noisy and aggressive. When I listen to this style of music it presents to my mind pictures of dark days. Though some young people are fond of this style of music, it is not to everyone's taste.
I like listening to jazz. Improvisation is an important part of this style, that's why a jazz song may sound a little different each time it is played. But I think that jazz is a little complicated.
Tastes differ, and we can agree that each generation has its own tastes.
Unit 8
Text A. In the Course Director’s Office
«Come in, Rosa!»
Mary Palmer is sitting at her desk in the Course Director’s office at The English Language College. She is expecting Rosa.
«Angela tells me that you want to change your class. There are only five students in your present class so you have a good opportunity to practise your pronunciation. Do you really want to move to a class with eleven other students?»
Rosa answers Mrs Palmer’s question very carefully.
«It’s true that I have a lot of speaking time in my present class, but I’m becoming bored. The teacher speaks very clearly, but the book is always the same and the other students are very slow.»
Mrs Palmer can see that Rosa really wants to change, but she must be careful. She doesn’t want all the students to change their classes.
«Well, it’s possible to move you up to the next level. There’s just one place in that class. You’ll need to learn a lot of new words and the grammar is much more difficult. How often do you use the Study Centre?» The English Language College has three special rooms where students can practise after school. The Study Centre contains a language laboratory, a video room and a modern library with cassette players and computers. Many students use the rooms every day, but
Rosa has to look after Elisabeth and David.
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«I can only use the Study Centre on Friday afternoons. On other days, I have to arrive home before three o’clock to help my English family!» answers Rosa.
«O.K.» says Mrs Palmer, «you can move to Room 11 after coffee, but I want you to practise in the Study Centre every Friday afternoon!»
Rosa is very happy to change class, but now she has to work every afternoon. When can she visit Arturo’s flat? When can she hear his CDs?
Exercise 1.
Read the text and find sentences describing:
The reason Rosa wants to change her class; b) Mrs Palmer’s reaction to Rosa’s request (прохання); c) Mrs Palmer’s decision.
Exercise 2.
Do the following:
a)Write a list of special rooms a good Study Centre should contain.
b)Write the names of three things that make you bored.
c)Write the names of things you need to practise your pronunciation.
Exercise 3.
Answer the following questions in writing:
Would you prefer to study in a class of 5 or 12 students?
Which is the most important – the teacher, or the course book, or the other students in the class? Give your reasons.
Would you prefer a class which is a little too easy, or a little too difficult? Explain your choice.
Are you a quick or slow learner?
Is it always useful to learn a foreign language from a native speaker?
Agree or disagree with the following statements. Explain your choice.
When learning a foreign language first learn the pronunciation. A good computer course will replace (замінить) a teacher.
Basic Patterns
Rosa is very happy to change class. Роза радіє, що може перейти в іншу групу.
You are free to do anything you like. Ви можете робити все,
що вам заманеться.
Exercise 4.
Translate the following sentences into Ukrainian. Explain why you think your translation is correct:
She was happy to be in the company of that famous movie star. He was surprised to learn how much his wife had spent on clothes. It will be bad manners to leave the party now.
She is pleasant to look at, but she isn’t easy to get on with.
Ask other students:
Is it good manners to drink coke in class?
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Text B. Miraculous Gift of Languages
Ármin Vámbéry (1832 –1913) was a great Hungarian scientist, diplomat and traveler. He was born on the territory of modern-day Slovakia, and he could speak Hungarian, Slovakian and German since early childhood. Then he learned other European languages, including Danish and Swedish, Latin and French, English and Russian, Serbian and Greek. Vámbéry traveled to Constantinople and learned Turkish so well that people around him were sure he was a Turk.
Vámbéry came from a poor family. He went to the village school in his native town until the age of twelve and showed a remarkable talent for languages. He had to leave school because of (через) financial difficulties. In 1846, he went to Pressburg (today Bratislava). Later he studied at Vienna and Budapest.
The young linguist was especially attracted by the literature and culture of the Ottoman Empire including Turkey. In Constantinople, Vámbéry became a private tutor of European languages at the palace of the Sultan, and served as secretary to Fuat Pasha. About this time (приблизно в цей час) he was elected a corresponding member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences for his translations of Ottoman historians and many linguistic works.
He also learned some (близько) twenty (!) other Ottoman languages and dialects. In 1861, disguised (переодягнений) as a Muslim dervish (дервіші – збірна назва для мусульманських аскетичних сект), and under the name of Reshit Efendi, he set out from Constantinople. His route lay from Trebizond on the Black Sea to Tehran in Persia, where he joined a group of pilgrims (паломників) returning from Mecca, spending several months with them traveling across Central Iran. He then went to Shiraz, through Isfahan, and in June, 1863, he reached Khiva (Central Asia).
Throughout this time, Vámbéry’s life was always in danger, but nobody guessed that he was not a Turk and not a Muslim. In Khiva, Vámbéry met with the local khan. Together with his group of travelers, he then crossed Bukhara and arrived at Samarkand. Then he joined a caravan to Tehran, and from there, in March 1864, he came back to Constantinople.
This was the first journey of its kind undertaken (здійснена) by a Western European. Vámbéry returned to Europe in 1864. That following year, he paid a visit to London, where he was greeted like a hero. Returning to Hungary, Vámbéry was appointed professor of Oriental languages at the University of Budapest in 1865, retiring in 1905.
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In 2005 the National Archives in Great Britain made some files accessible to the public, and it became known that Vámbéry had been employed by the British Foreign Office (Міністерство закордонних справ) as a secret agent whose task it was to get information about the political situation in Turkey and Central Asia.
Unit 9
Text A. First Lesson in a New Class
There are now two Spanish students in Anne Evans’ (вимовляється [‘æn ‘ev∂nz]) class – Arturo from the north of Spain and Rosa from Madrid. Anne is happy to have twelve students because they can all do pairwork! Rosa is happy because the level is more difficult. On the board, there is a list of irregular verbs in the Past Simple:
1. lost |
8. came |
15. became |
2. felt |
9. went |
16. hid |
3. saw |
10. were |
17. lay |
4. said |
11. ate |
18. stood |
5. led |
12. heard |
19. woke up |
6. was |
13. got out |
20. told |
7. rang |
14. had |
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Anne gives her students very clear instructions:
«I’d like Rosa to sit next to Yukiko so that we’ve got six pairs. You all have a copy of the list of words on the board. I’m going to tell you a short story. Listen carefully and tick (відзначайте) the words you hear».
Rosa does not have a copy of the word list, but Yukiko is very kind. The two students share one photocopy (ксерокопія). They do not disturb their teacher.
Anne starts her story:
«Yesterday, on my way home from school, I lost all my money. Suddenly, I felt very hungry, but at the same moment I saw an interesting sign. It said: FREE FOOD, THIS WAY! The sign led to a nice restaurant, but it was closed. I rang the door bell. Nobody came so I went inside. On the first table, there were three plates of sushi. I ate two of them. Then I heard the noise of a taxi. A large man got out. He had two glasses of sake in his hands. I became afraid and hid under the table.
I lay there for nearly an hour while the large man stood by the door. Then I woke up. The man by the door was my husband. He told me that it was morning and that I was in my own bedroom. In his hands, he had two cups of strong, black coffee.»
Anne is a good teacher and her lessons have a lot of variety. The students have to tell the same story again to their pairwork partners, but first they have to ask questions in the Past Simple. Anne is listening carefully to her new student. She tells Rosa that there are two types of questions with the words WHO, WHAT, HOW MUCH and HOW MANY. Then she writes some examples on the board for all the class to see:
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Who lost all her money? |
Anne did. |
Who got out of the taxi? |
A large man did. |
How many glasses of sake did he have? Two. |
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What did Anne lose? |
All her money. |
How much sushi did Anne eat? |
A lot. |
Exercise 1.
Read the text and find sentences describing:
Rosa’s feeling about the new class; b) Anne Evans’ teaching skill; c) food and drinks.
Exercise 2.
Do the following:
a)Write a list of 10 Past Tense verb forms.
b)Then use the verb forms to write a short story.
c)Give the base form of these Past Tense verb forms: lost, felt, saw, said, led, was, rang, came, became, went, were, ate, heard, got, had, hid, lay, stood, woke, told.
Exercise 3.
Answer the following questions in writing. Give short answers:
Who gives her students very clear instructions? What doesn’t Rosa have?
How many students are there in Anne’s class? Who is listening carefully to her new student? Who has to tell the same story again?
How long did Anne stay under the table?
How many examples did the teacher write on the board?
Agree or disagree with the following statements. Explain your choice.
English grammar is difficult. Japanese food is awful.
Basic Patterns
He told me that I was in my own flat. Він сказав мені, що я
перебуваю у своїй власній квартирі.
He said he loved me. Він сказав, що кохає мене.
Exercise 4.
Translate the following sentences into Ukrainian. Explain why you think your translation is correct:
Alan said that he was looking for Helen.
She told me she was getting married next June. She thought she could swim well.
She explained she was tired.
Translate into English:
Усі вважали, що Мері кохає Джона. Він сказав, що збирається йти додому.
Секретарка пояснила, що директор у відпустці.
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Text B. A Story from the Past
There was a king who thought that he could paint very well. His pictures were bad, but the people to whom he showed them were afraid of the king. They all said that they liked his pictures very much.
One day the king showed his pictures to a great painter who lived in this country and asked, «I want to know what you think of my pictures. Do you like them? Am I a good painter, or not?»
The painter looked at the king’s pictures and said: «My king, I think your pictures are bad, and you will never be a good painter.»
The king got very angry and sent the painter to prison.
After two years the king wanted to see the painter again. «I was very angry with you,» he said, «because you did not like my pictures. Now forget all about it. You are a free man again, and I am your friend».
For many hours the king talked with the painter and even invited him to dinner. After dinner the king showed his pictures to the painter and asked, «Well, how do you like them now?»
The painter did not answer. He turned to a soldier who was standing near him and said, «Take me back to prison.»
Unit 10
Text A. Practising English in a Study Centre
Kevin Foster is responsible for the Study Centre where students come after their lessons. It's now Friday. Rosa and Arturo are coming to practise their English.
«Welcome to self-study!» Kevin says. He knows it's their first time. «What can we do in the language laboratory?» Arturo asks. «Some students like to listen and fill in information, but I think
it's better to use the lab for speaking practice,» Kevin replies. «Yes, I need to practise my pronunciation!» Rosa says.
«Then try this cassette. It has all the English sounds which are difficult for Spanish speakers and some exercises on rhythm and stress. There's also a worksheet (роздрукований текст навчального звукозапису) which you can take home,» Kevin explains.
«Can I take the cassette home?» Rosa asks. Kevin hates this question, but answers politely.
«No, I'm sorry! We like all the cassettes to stay in the language laboratory. The machines here are special. They play the teacher's voice on Side A and record the student's voice on Side B at the same time. You can't do that on a normal cassette recorder.»
«What other types of speaking practice can we do?» Arturo asks. «Well, the grammar practice drills are very useful at your level.
Some students write all their grammar in their workbooks (робочий зошит) very slowly. They never learn to speak correctly at normal speed. Some grammar drills are very boring, but this cassette presents the language in interesting situations.»