- •Unit VII
- •Vocabulary exercises
- •II. Learn the pronunciation of the following words and word combinations (pp.102 - 103):
- •III. A) Match the English words and word combinations to their Russian equivalents (pp.L02-103).
- •IV. Translate the following sentences into English using the 8ctive vocabulary of the text (рр.L02-103).
- •V.. Study the vocabulary which is used to talk about shops and shopping and think about proper Russian equivalents.
- •VI. Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the active vocabulary (р.L04-105).
- •VII. Study the vocabulary which is used to talk about clothes and think about proper Russian equivalents.
- •VIII. Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the active vocabulary (p.105).
- •Prepositions (р.L 07)
- •IX. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition (p. L07).
- •X. Translate into English using the correct prepositions (p.L07).
- •Phrasal verbs (p. 107)
- •XI. Study phrasal verbs with "let" and "look" (Upstream Intermediate, Appendix 2, p.186.181) and complete the following sentences with the correct particle.
- •XII. Replace the underlined words and phrases with a suitable phrasal verb with "let" or "look".
- •XIII. Use phrasal verbs with "let" or "look" to complete the sentences.
- •XIV. Translate the sentences below using a suitable phrasal verb with "let" or "look".
- •Idioms and fixed phrases (pp.108-109)
- •XV. Paraphrase the following sentences using idioms and fixed phrases (pp. 108-109).
- •XVI. Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms and fixed phrases (рр.L08-109).
- •Exercises to the listening comprehension section (p.Ll0)
- •1) A jumper, cash, credit, cheques, to sign.
X. Translate into English using the correct prepositions (p.L07).
1) Ты подвержен частым простудным заболеваниям. В такую неустойчивую весеннюю погоду тебе надо одеваться потеплее, чтобы защитить себя от сырости и предотвратить болезнь.
2) Питер популярен среди своих коллег и с удовольствием берется за сложные и ответственные задания. Он гордится хорошо выполненной работой, а компания гордится таким сотрудником.
3) Родители были благодарны врачам за то, что они успешно прооперировали их сына.
4) -Вас нет в списке, поэтому вы не можете сдавать экзамен.
5) Жильцы (the occupants) возражали против строительства бензоколонки напротив их дома.
6) Ему никогда не приходило в голову расстаться с коллекцией картин, даже когда у него было туго с деньгами.
7) Новая книга писателя посвящена его жене.
8) Все были в восторге от идеи Майка поехать после работы в аквапарк (water park). И только Лауре это предложение не понравилось, потому что она совсем не умеет плавать.
Phrasal verbs (p. 107)
XI. Study phrasal verbs with "let" and "look" (Upstream Intermediate, Appendix 2, p.186.181) and complete the following sentences with the correct particle.
1. She gave up nursing training when she found she had no vocation for looking ... the sick.
2. I was depending on him to help me repair my broken car, but he let me ... , and I'm very disappointed.
3. Would you look ... this painting that I've found and tell me if it's valuable?
4. A five-year-old girl has disappeared from her home and the police are looking ... the accident.
5. It was the first time he had done anything wrong, so they let him ... a fine.
6. She seems to look ... people who are less intelligent than her.
7. My daughter’s growing so fast that I've had to let ... all her clothes again.
8. Would you quickly look ... these figures for me and see if there are any obvious mistakes?
XII. Replace the underlined words and phrases with a suitable phrasal verb with "let" or "look".
1. She would not let her daughter marry a boy from a poor family, as she had a low opinion of him and thought he was not worthy of her daughter.
2. If you have revision notes, you may find it helpful to read them quickly on the morning of the examination.
3. These old trousers will fit me again if I make them wider at the waist.
4. An outbreak of food poisoning in the local children's hospital is currently being investigated by health officials.
5. Don't disappoint us. We're counting on you to cook something really special for the wedding party.
6. She wanted an evening job that would allow her to care for her kids during the 'day.
7. The judge sent the man to prison but excused the two boys from punishment because it was their first offence.
8. We have to put a weekend aside to inspect the house we're going to rent for the summer.
XIII. Use phrasal verbs with "let" or "look" to complete the sentences.
1. Lord Harrison is a terrible snob. He … .
2. Your cousin's usually so reliable, I don't think he'll ... .
3. She's put on so much weight that she's had to ... .
4. She has decided to train as a nanny because she loves ... .
5. I think my arm's broken, Doctor. Would you …?
6. He should have gone to prison, but the judge … .
7. I'll give you my opinion about your report only after I've ... .
8. There has been a car accident at this crossroads this morning and the police are ... .