- •Avakova t. F., Gubernatorova m. A., Fedyaeva o. V. Get ready for exam:
- •Contents
- •People around you Look beyond your looks
- •Discussion Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Ex.2 Give your advice to the person who is dissatisfied with the way he / she looks. Work in pairs and make up a dialogue. Ex.3 Retell the text. School Reunions: Friends Reunited
- •Ex.2 Make the summary of the text. Boys will be boys
- •Comprehension Ex.1 For questions 1-8, choose from the students a-d. You can choose some students more then once.
- •Discussion Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •How you spend your time / entertainment
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Decide if the writer is for or against people who draw graffiti, or whether his opinion is not clear. Ex.2 Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences.
- •Discussion
- •Internet Addiction
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Discussion
- •Free Chat Sites – an Exciting Way of Spending Free Time
- •Comprehension
- •Discussion
- •‘Bye, Mum. See you later!’
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Choose from the list (a-I) the sentence which best summarizes each part (1-8) of the article. There’s one extra summary which you do not need to use.
- •Ex.2 Write a word or phrase from the article in each gap to complete the sentences.
- •Discussion
- •Extreme sports
- •Comprehension
- •Discussion
- •Countries and cities
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Discussion
- •Iceland
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Discussion
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Are the sentences true or false? Correct the false ones.
- •Discussion
- •What is it like living in London?
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Discussion
- •Islands – Singapore, St. Lucia, Sicily
- •Life story
- •When fame hits the family
- •Comprehension
- •Ex.2 Find out which of the famous people mentioned in the text:
- •Discussion
- •They came to a sticky end
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Discussion
- •Jobs and careers
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Put these statements in the order that they appear in the text.
- •Discussion
- •The Apprentice: you’re fired!
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Are the following sentences are true or false? Correct the false ones.
- •Discussion Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Learn to speak body language
- •Comprehension Ex.1 From statements a-k choose six which reflect the content of the text.
- •News and media
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Mark the sentences true, false or no information. Correct the false ones.
- •Discussion Ex.1 In pairs do the quiz about the ‘firsts’ and the ‘bests’ media products in Russia. Explain your choice. Compare your results with the classmates.
- •Turn off tv and turn on life!
- •Tv Crime. Does it affect us?
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Which person or people hold(s) these opinions?
- •Discussion Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Visiting different cultures East and West Cultural Differences
- •Different Strokes a look at the differences in character between the British and Americans
- •Meeting Americans and Brits
- •Comprehension
- •Discussion
- •National Characteristics
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Discussion
- •How Do Mexicans Celebrate the Day of the Dead?
- •Things around you
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Discussion Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Ex.2 Retell the text Walking Cell Phone
- •Internet helps families stay more in touch
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Are the following sentences true or false? Correct the false ones.
- •Discussion Ex.1 Answer the following questions
- •Ex.2 Are you connected? Are you in regular contact with people? Complete the table below. Share what you wrote with your partner(s).
- •Ex.3 Which of these things are most important to you? Rank them in order. Justify your choice.
- •Children into computers younger than ever
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Are the following sentences true or false? Correct the false ones.
- •Discussion Ex.1 Decide which of these gadgets are most important to you. Explain your choice.
- •Ex.2 Answer the following questions.
- •Test 'Are you a fashion victim?' Do this test and find out if you are a fashion victim. Do you agree with the results? Why? Why not?
- •Your score:
- •Answers:
- •Society and the future Robotic future rushes towards us
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Choose from the list a-h the sentences which best summaries each part (1-8) of the extract. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Are the following sentences true or false? Correct the false ones.
- •Discussion Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Dealing with money
- •How not to get rich quick
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Are the following sentences true or false? Correct the false ones.
- •Discussion Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •What a waste!
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Are the following sentences true or false? Correct the false ones.
- •Discussion Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Ex.3 Work in pairs.
- •Is this fair? Make up a dialogue.
- •Rules and Freedom Triumph and despair
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Choose from the list a-I the sentence which best summarises each part (1-8) of the article. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
- •Discussion Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Parents tried to sell baby on eBay
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Are the following sentences true or false? Correct the false ones.
- •Discussion Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Animal rights and wrongs
- •Comprehension Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Discussion Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
- •Problems and how to solve them The greatest killer
- •First time in trouble
- •Extra hints How to write a comment
- •How to write a summary
- •Useful phrases for retelling
Comprehension Ex.1 Answer the following questions.
What does Patricia like London for?
What does she dislike?
Why does Natalya like museums in London?
What does she most dislike? Why?
What are Ines's reasons to love London?
In Ines's opinion, what is bad about the city?
Why does Madura enjoy London?
What are the drawbacks of London according to Madura?
Discussion
Ex.1 What are good and bad points about Moscow? And your home town? Choose from the list below. Begin your answer with the phrases like: I love Moscow because.../ I wouldn't like to live in Moscow because.../ The main advantages of Moscow are.../ What I really love about my home town is... / The main drawbacks of my home town are...
Nice shopping places with cutting-edge fashion |
handy and convenient eating places |
beautiful and elegant architecture |
People who are always ready to help |
You can get mugged |
You don't feel safe |
You have access to so many different cultures |
You can enjoy the theater, cinema, concerts |
You can enjoy restaurants with food from all over the world |
Public transport is not reliable and needs to improve |
You feel at home |
A truly multicultural place |
The high cost of living |
The overcrowded and inefficient public transport |
It feels like the centre of the world |
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Islands – Singapore, St. Lucia, Sicily
Singapore
Singapore is a small flat island country in South East Asia, off the coast of Malaysia. The weather is always hot and sticky. But Singapore isn’t typical tropical island, it’s a rich, modern island city, with a population of nearly four and a half million. Most of the people are Chinese, and they live in the city at the southern end of the island. Singapore is the largest port in South East Asia, and the second largest in the world. It has a good education system and is clean and well-organised. It’s a great place for shopping, too!
St Lucia (Note: we pronounce it: Sint Loosha)
St Lucia is a small island country in the West Indies, to the east of the Caribbean Sea. It’s a very green island, with mountains in the centre and beautiful sandy beaches around the coast. Like many Caribbean islands, it has a warm climate and it’s famous for bananas. About 150, 000 people live on the island, most of them are Afro-Caribbean. The tourist industry is growing fast and this creates jobs for local people, especially in hotels and restaurants, but also brings problems. Private companies are buying the land, and there is less room for small farms and local communities.
Sicily
Sicily lies between Europe and Africa, and it is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. There are large areas of mountains in the north and east. The highest point is Mount Etna (3, 320 metres), which is the highest volcano in Europe. Sicily is extremely hot in summer, but in spring and autumn the climate is very pleasant. It is part of Italy, but it is quite independent. Five million people live there. Sicily has a long and complicated history and a rich culture. Fruit (lemons, grapes, etc) is one of the main products, but tourism is becoming more important. Sicily is also famous for the Mafia – an organization of criminals.
Notes
flat |
плоский |
sticky |
влажный |
community |
сообщество |
Comprehension
Ex.1 Name the island (or islands) which:
has different seasons _______
has a very small population _______
is near another country _______
has mountains _______
is between two continents _______
is never cold _______
is small _______
grows fruit _______
Ex.2 Answer the following questions.
Why isn't Singapore a typical tropical island?
What problems is the tourist industry bringing on St. Lucia?
What is the best time to visit Sicily?
Discussion
Ex.1 Which island would you like to go to? Why?