- •Федеральное агентство по образованиЮ
- •Томский политехнический университет
- •Рецензенты
- •To the student
- •Social Work: What is it?
- •Nature of the Work
- •6 Look at the words in bold in the text and try to explain them.
- •7 In groups of three discuss the following points:
- •8 The following table shows 2002 employment in the usa by type of social worker. Make your comments on the data given. Work in pairs and share your ideas with your partner.
- •9 Disclose the meaning of the following terms used in the text you are going to read:
- •10 Read the text below that reveals the problem of working conditions and earnings in the usa. Working Conditions and Earnings
- •11 In pairs discuss the challenges provided by the text you have just read and think what could be done to improve the situation.
- •13 Read the following passage about the structure of social work in the usa and to answer the questions bellow. Social Work
- •14 What are the three main categories of social work methods?
- •15 What are about the distinctions among the methods?
- •16 Match the words with their definitions.
- •17 What do you know about the history of social work? Read the text about Jane Addams, “the mother of social work”. Have you know this name befor? Jane Addams – Mother of Social Work
- •18 Look at the words in bold in the text above and try to explain them.
- •19 Fill in the sentences with the correct word (s) from the text.
- •21 What do you know about the history of social work in our country? Find information about the main steps in the development of social work in Russia and be ready to share it with your group.
- •12 On the home page of the nasw of America you can find a lot of information about the Association and its activities including description of social workers ethical standards.
- •13 The next text describes three client profiles. Read it and complete the table.
- •Client Profiles
- •18 Look again at press releases a, b and c. How would you fully express the following word combinations? Which words have been left out?
- •19 Match the adjectives with the nouns.
- •20 Choose one of the projects described in Exercise 17 and write a summary of the project.
- •Social Security Policy
- •The Politics of Reforming Social Security
- •5 Look at the words in bold in the text and try to explain them.
- •6 Explain the meaning of the following terms used in the text.
- •7 How well did you understand the article? Complete the following sentences.
- •8 Cross the odd word out.
- •9 Compare the history of Social Security Policy in the usa and in our country. Make up a report about Social Security Policy in modern Russia. Be ready to present your opinion in class.
- •10 Read the following passage from an article about Pension reform in Germany.
- •11 Write an annotation to the text above.
- •12 Discuss the problem of pension reform in Russia. Do you know the history of modern pension reform in Russia?
- •Disability
- •2 Give your own definition of a ‘disability’ and write it down. Work in pairs and share your ideas with your partner.
- •4 Look at the words in bold in the text ‘What is a ‘disability’?’ and try to explain them. Make up sentences with these words.
- •5 Fill in the correct word(s) from the list below. Use the word(s) only once.
- •6 Answer the following questions using the information from the text above:
- •7 Discuss the following questions in pairs or groups:
- •8 Imagine that you are a person who has some kind of disability. Tell about your life using the scheme that is given below.
- •9 Read the statement provided below and give your own comments. Back up your opinion.
- •10 Read the text that reveals one of the problems of disabled people and be ready to fulfil the tasks given after this text. Acceptance
- •11 Go back to the text, look at the word(s) in bold and try to explain them. Make sentences with these word(s).
- •12 Fill in the correct word(s) from the list below. Use the word(s) only once.
- •13 Make your comments on the statement underlined in the text. Do you agree or disagree with these words?
- •The 1995 Disability Discrimination Act
- •21 Explain the meaning of the words and phrases underlined in the passage ‘Education and Care and Support Services’. Make up sentences using these words and phrases.
- •23 Answer the following questions and share your ideas with your partner.
- •What can be done to improve the system of services for disabled people?
- •25 Write a composition giving your opinion on one of the statements below. Write your composition in 120 - 180 words.
- •Because I'm Worth it!
- •Family in the Modern World
- •1 Express your opinions on the following terms.
- •2 Make comments on the quotation given at the beginning of the unit.
- •3 Express your ideas on the statements below and back up your opinion.
- •4 Look at the words and phrases and try to explain their meaning.
- •5 Divorce is one of the most important problems in our society now. Read the text below and list two possible reasons for the divorce rate rising sharply since the Second World War.
- •The Whiniest Generation
- •12 Discuss the relationship between different generations in Russia.
- •13 Match the words in the left column with their definitions in the right column. Make the sentences using the new words.
- •Another issue related to the modern family is called “working mothers”. Read the text below and try to explain the words in bold. Working Mothers – Guilty Mothers?
- •15 In your group discuss the issue of “working mothers” in Russia.
- •16 Write a paragraph about one of the mentioned family problems and put forward your opinion of this problem.
- •Natural and Human Disasters and Disaster Relief
- •1 Look through the key words given and say which of these issues are ‘environmental’ and which ‘human’? Key words:
- •2 Which of the disasters given in the following list of key words do you think are:
- •Key words:
- •3 Discuss the following questions in pairs or groups:
- •4 Look at the words and phrases underlined in the article ‘India Quake Leaves Legacy of Chaos’ and try to explain their meaning. After reading the text check whether your ideas were right or wrong.
- •5 Read the article about the earthquake that happened in some of the regions of India and be ready to give answers to the following questions:
- •India Quake Leaves Legacy of Chaos Thousands Vie for Space on
- •6 Give a direct translation of the underlined part of the article.
- •Five Days Later, Rescuers Find a Sole Survivor
- •8 Look through the questions below and share your ideas with your partners:
- •What should I do after a strong earthquake?
- •11 Express your ideas on the statements given below and back up your opinion. You should use about 120-180 words.
- •13 Look at the words and phrases underlined in the article and try to explain what they mean. Make up sentences using these words.
- •14 Share your ideas and make comments on the initial reactions of American people to the events of September 11, 2001.
- •Struggling for balance in government reactions
- •16 Answer the questions suggested:
- •17 Discuss the following questions in pairs or groups:
- •18 Disclose the meaning of the following phrase:
- •19 In groups share your ideas on the statement given below:
- •20 Read the article ‘Recovery from Traumatic Stress’ and fill in the gaps with the parts a, b, c, d and e. There is one part that you do not need to use.
- •Recovery from Traumatic Stress
- •(From: The Times, 2001.)
- •21 Answer the questions:
- •23 Write any of the following compositions using 120 -180 words.
- •Charity
- •2 Before reading the text make any comments on the quotation suggested at the beginning of the unit. Look at the heading of the text and try to predict what it’s going to be about.
- •4 Answer the following questions referring to the text above:
- •5 Can you explain the meaning of the following words and word combinations mentioned in the passage? Make up sentences with these words and word combinations.
- •6 Fill in the correct word from the words in the box below. Use each word only once.
- •A Weekend of Charity, Hope and Redemption The Selfless Side of nba All-Star hoopla
- •15 Discuss the following questions in pairs or groups:
- •16 Give a direct translation of the paragraphs underlined in the article.
- •17 Look through the paragraphs of the article carefully and find the words that mean:
- •18 Fill in the phrases from the article with the correct word(s) given in the list below. Use the word(s) only once.
- •22 Read the article carefully to be ready to answer the questions suggested:
- •Charitable Appeals Policy
- •28 Write a composition expressing your opinion on the following topic. Defend your opinion using 120-180 words.
- •International Organizations Dealing with Social Problems
- •Organization of the United Nations
- •To Feed a Growing World Family, Fund Science for Farmers
- •(By Robert m. Goodman, The Times, 2001).
- •13 Discuss the following questions in groups:
- •14 Use the information below and think which of these actions should be done by international communities or organizations and which by national governments? Back up your opinion.
- •17 Read the article paying attention to the main steps of the World Bank program in helping African countries.
- •19 Write a paragraph about one of the problems mentioned and support you decision. You should use 120-180 words.
- •Answer Keys
- •Key Terms
8 Look through the questions below and share your ideas with your partners:
What do you think governments should do to prevent natural disasters? What can governments do to diminish the results of disasters and solve the problems they cause for the population on the whole? What is the role of the social welfare system in this issue?
What can we do as individuals to improve the environmental situation on our planet and help victims of natural disasters and disasters caused by humans?
9 Read the information given below on how to behave during an earthquake, discuss the main ideas in groups and devise your own instructions on how to behave during disasters or accidents that might happen: floods, tornados, fires, car accidents, epidemics etc. Choose any disaster suggested and develop your own plan.
What should I do during the Earthquake?
Falling objects pose the greatest danger during a major earthquake. In Canada, no house has ever collapsed during an earthquake. However, many types of objects may fall and cause damage or injuries. Of prime concern, therefore, is protection from falling objects such as framed pictures, light fixtures, plaster from ceilings or the upper part of walls, or chimneys which may fall outside or through the roof into the house.
When an earthquake occurs,
turn away from windows and other glass; windows may break and glass shards can fly great distances;
take cover under a sturdy desk, table, or door frame to prevent injury from falling debris;
if you are outside, try to keep to open areas well clear of buildings and power lines;
if you are driving, pull over and stop your vehicle, preferably in an open area.
After an earthquake, follow emergency radio broadcasts carefully, and restrict your telephone calls to genuine emergencies.
What should I do after a strong earthquake?
Stay calm.
Help the injured, if any.
Speak calmly with family members, especially children about what has just happened, in order to relief stress.
Stay tuned to the radio and follow instructions.
Use the telephone only in an emergency.
Do not enter damaged buildings.
To prevent fire, check the chimneys or have them checked before using the furnace or fireplace. Check all gas pipes.
10 Read the information about an imaginary country. Imagine that you are a participant in a committee which is planning an aid program. Decide on your priorities and think of solutions to the problems. Discuss and share your ideas with the other members of your group; be ready to present your entire aid program before the class and to justify your decisions.
Population: 16 million
Gross National Product (GNP): $ 13,000
Unemployment: 35%
Agriculture: poor soil - some production of bananas, oranges
Industry: not developed - a chemical factory in the capital
Communications: most roads – muddy; problems in the wet seasons; airport in need of repair; very few telephones