Практика :Thank you letter II

 

1.  Напишите глагол в правильной временной форме: Present Continuous или Present Simple:

1. I _________________ (not/ belong) to a political party.

2. Hurry! The bus ______________ (come). I _____________ (not/ want) to miss it.

3. The River Nile _______________ (flow) into the Mediterranean.

4. The river ________________ (flow) very fast today – much faster than usual.

5. ____________________ (it/ ever/ snow) in India?

6. We usually ______________ (grow) vegetables in our garden but this year we ________________ (not/ grow) any.

7. A: Can you drive?

B: No, but I _________ (learn). My father ____________ (teach) me.

8. You can borrow my umbrella. I _____________ (not/ need) it at the moment.

9. (At a party) I usually _____________ (enjoy) parties but I ____________ (not/ enjoy) this one very much.

10. Peter says he’s 24 years old but I _______________ (not/ believe) him.

11. Ann is in London at the moment. She ____________ (stay) at the Hilton Hotel.

12. My parents ___________ (live) in Yekaterinburg. They were born here. Where _____________ (your parents/ live)?

13. A:What ____________ (your mother/ do)?

B: She’s a teacher, but she ______________ (not/ work) at the moment.

2. Дополните следующие предложения, выбрав соответствующие обстоятельства времени из правой колонки:

1. We are having a test

a) every lesson

b) for two days

c) now

2. We have tests          

 a) very often

 b) lately

 c) for two hours

3.  He is revising English grammar               

a) every evening

b) at the moment

c) last week

4. I am looking for you                                 

a) usually

b) every day

c) right now

5. They study at the University                     

a) at the moment

b) now

 c) this month

3.  Поработайте в парах. Студент А читает о том, что Филипп делает всегда каждый день. Студент Б читает о том, что Филипп делает сегодня. Дополните друг друга по образцу:

- Philipp usually takes bus. What is he doing today?

- He is taking a taxi.

A (every day): (have) bread and coffee for breakfast (go) to work (eat) at home (go) to English class in the evening (walk) with his dog at nigh

Б (today): (have) cake for breakfast (go) to the cinema (eat) in a restaurant (go) to a birthday party (walk) with his new girl-friend

 

4. Изучите новые слова, прочитайте текст и ответьте: What is your future profession?

Vocabulary

Слово	Транскрипция	Перевод	Пример
independent	[ˌɪndɪ'pendənt]	независимый	He is a very independent person
school-leaver	[ˌskuːl'liːvə]	выпускник школы	My brother is a school-leaver
vocational and technical education	[və'keɪʃnəl] ['teknɪkl]	профессионально-техническое образование	He entered the vocational school last year
to make up one’s mind		принять решение	Have you made up your mind on this problem?
to advise	[əd'vaɪz]	советовать	What can you advise?
dream	[driːm]	мечта	What is your dream?
surgeon	['sɜːʤən]	хирург	His cousin is the best surgeon in out city
salary	['sælərɪ]	зарплата	He hasn’t got a big salary
job-satisfaction	[ʤɔb ˌsætɪs'fækʃ(ə)n]	удовлетворение от работы	Job-satisfaction is very important in your life
responsible	[rɪ'spɔnsəbl]	ответственный	Are you responsible?
challenging	['ʧælɪnʤɪŋ]	требующий напряжения, многообещающий	Profession of a teacher is really challenging
to require	[rɪ'kwaɪə]	требовать(ся)	What traits of character does it require?
disadvantage	[ˌdɪsəd'vɑːntɪʤ]	недостаток	This work has many disadvantages
underpaid	[ˌʌndə'peɪd]	низкооплачеваемый	In fact, this job is not underpaid
upbringing	['ʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ]	воспитание	Can you devote your life to the upbringing of children?
skill	[skɪl]	навык	You need a lot of skills for any job
to encourage	[ɪn'kʌrɪʤ]	поощрять, ободрять	A good teacher will always encourage you
to treat	[triːt]	обращаться	Why do you treat him like a child?
attitude	['ætɪtjuːd]	отношение	What’s your attitude to the problem of racism?
considerate	[kən'sɪdərət]	внимательный, тактичный	You must be very considerate to help children

My future profession

Finishing school is the beginning of an independent life for millions of school-leavers. We usually say that all roads are open before our school-leavers: vocational and technical schools, institutes and universities. But actually it is very difficult to make up one’s mind and choose one of the hundreds of jobs.

Many people and organizations help in choosing a job. Teachers and parents also advise pupils, but still very few of them know what they want to do. Generally pupils are not realistic in thinking about jobs. They have dreams of playing football for some big clubs, or becoming pop stars, heart transplant surgeons or international experts of some kind.

While choosing a job many factors should be taken into consideration: salaries, job-satisfaction, opportunities to travel and to see much, etc. For me, the most important criterion is job-satisfaction, and that’s why I have chosen the profession of a teacher. Teaching is a very specific and responsible occupation. I believe teaching is a very valuable and challenging profession that requires love of the subject and lots of enthusiasm. However, there are also disadvantages. It is regarded in many societies as low-status and underpaid work.

The success of educating and upbringing of children depends on the personality of the teacher, his professional skills, moral principles, erudition and cultural background. The noble profession demands from a teacher constant creativity, understanding of children and love for them.

The teacher must be a model of competence, so he (she) is a person who is learning as well as teaching all his life. It is also a stressful job because you have to encourage your pupils and keep them interested in the subject you teach.

A good teacher treats his pupils with respect and values them individuals. He understands that each child is unique and has special talents. He helps children to develop their critical and creative thinking, to form their views and characters, their attitudes to life and to other people. He teaches them to work independently and cooperatively, to be helpful and useful.

A good teacher will do his best to bring up honest and considerate, patient and tactful, self-confident people, able to meet many challenges of adult life in a rapidly changing world.

 

5. Составьте предложения, используя данные два слова:

o to encourage, job-satisfaction;

o attitude, considerate;

o school-leaver, to advise;

o salary, responsible;

o skills, to depend on.

6. Соотнесите буквы и цифры, чтобы получились предложения:

1. A good teacher… 2. School-leavers can go to… 3. When you choose a job… 4. Teaching is… 5. This challenging profession… 6. The main disadvantage of this occupation is… 7. The success of educating and upbringing of children…

a) …vocational and technical schools, institutes and universities. b) …it is a low-paid work. c) …a responsible occupation. d) …depends on the personality of the teacher. e) …you should think of many factors. f) …requires a lot of patience and enthusiasm. g) …treats his pupils with respect.

 

7. Назовите 5 важнейших качеств преподавателя.

8. Перескажите текст.

9. Пройдите тест и узнайте “Which career is right for you?”:

1. Which is most important to you?

a) Earning money.

b) Recognition and praise for good work.

c) Helping other people.

d) Sleep.

2. At University:

a) You work hard and get good results.

b) You always want to win at everything.

c) You’d probably do quite well if only you could find the energy to get to school.

d) You dedicate yourself to team games, clubs and societies just as much as you do to your work.

3. What are your favourite lessons?

a) The lessons you learn in life that you learn through studying and being with other pupils.

b) The kind that really get you thinking, or allow you to be creative.

c) The ones that finish early.

d) The subjects that you come top in.

4. Who is your biggest hero?

a) Yourself.

b) Florence Nightingale (the lady who started the nursing profession).

c) William Shakespeare.

d) The person who invented holidays.

5. Imagine you have a job, and one day you are tired and late for an important meeting. You want to do some preparation work on the bus, but when it arrives, it’s very busy.

a) You make sure you get a seat and start furiously finishing off your work.

b) You let an old lady sit down instead and hope you can struggle through the meeting anyway.

c) You reach for the phone and start practicing your ‘seriously ill’ voice.

d) Don’t be ridiculous. You’re never late, you always have the work ready early and you certainly wouldn’t be seen dead on a bus.

KEY:

1.a)1 b)2 c)3 d)4 2.a)2 b)1 c)4 d)3 3.a) 3 b)2 c)4 d)1 4.a)1 b)3 c)2 d)4 5. a)2 b)3 c)4 d)1

4-8 points: You are dedicated to hard work and full of ruthless ambition. With a bit of lack, in a very short time you’ll be able to buy what you want. You may not have many friends, however. A job in accountancy, law, insurance or finance is recommended.

9-12 points: You are hard working and ambitious, but want to get as much satisfaction from your job as money. A job in academia, the media or research is recommended.

13-15 points: You often put others before yourself. You’ve got plenty of ability and you’re prepared to work long hours for little money. A job as a charity worker, doctor, teacher or eco-warrior is recommended.

16-20 points: You are extremely lazy. A glorious career of doing nothing lies in front of you. You may have trouble paying the bills, but hopefully you’ll put all that extra time to good use and join the ranks of those like John Lennon and Samuel Johnson (the compiler of the dictionary) who have achieved great things in spite of being unable to get out of bed. A lie-in is recommended.

 

10.  Прочитайте благодарственное письмо ниже. Кому оно и от кого написано?

 

Dear Fiona,

Thank you so much for playing at our wedding on April 7th. We had such a wonderful time, due in no small part to you and your super band! The dance floor never seemed to be empty and there was never a shortage of volunteers. It was exactly what we were looking for - a really good band who ensured everyone had a great time. Please pass on our thanks to all of your "team", especially the Caller who was excellent! By the end of it, we were quite sorry to leave! We have received lots of thanks from our guests who really enjoyed joining in the dancing! We shall certainly recommend you to others.

Thanks again

 Love from E & M.                                         

Test yourself

1.   Определите, какое время использовано и запишите PS (Present Simple) или PC (Present Continuous):

1. Your husband is leaving work now. ______

2. What is he doing? _____

3. He’s taking a taxi. _____

4. She usually goes by bus to the University. ______

5. We’re not going to the university. _____

6. My boy-friend never buys flowers! _____

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2.   Закончите диалог, раскрывая скобки:

Pete: So, what ____ you _____ (do)?

Tracy: I’m a private detective.

Pete: That’s interesting. _____ you _______ (work) now?

Tracy: Yes, I am. At the moment I ________ (follow) a man.

Pete: How exciting! Is he in this bar?

Tracy: Yes, he is. Right now he __________ (talk) to another woman.

Pete: Would you like a glass of wine?

Tracy: No, thank you. I never __________ (drink) at work.

Pete: So… Who asked you to follow this man?

Tracy: His wife. She ________ (wait) for me to call her now.

Pete: Is she? When you finish, why don’t you come with me?

Tracy: I don’t think so, Mr. Hurt. You see, at the moment I _________ (work) for your wife.

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MODULE 14

Текст: English in my life

Грамматика: Present Continuous & Present Simple

Тест: American or British?

Практика: Повторение

 

1. Прочитайте предложения ниже. Исправьте ошибки:

1. Water boil at 100 degrees Celsius.

2. The water boils. Can you turn it off?

3. Look! The dog tries to eat your cake.

4. Can you hear our teacher? What is she speak about?

5. The moon go round the Earth.

6. I must go. It gets dark.

7. - Hurry up! It’s time to leave.

- Ok. I come.

 

2. Раскройте скобки в предложениях ниже:

1. Be quick! Everybody ____________ (wait) for you.

2. ____________ (you/ listen) to the radio every day? No, just occasionally.

3. ____________ (you/listen) to the radio? No, you can turn it off.

4. How is you Spanish? Not bad. It ____________ (improve) slowly.

5. The train is never late. It _________________ (always/ leave) on time.

6. Don’t put the dictionary away. I _________ (use) it.

7. Who is that man? What ______________ (he/ want)?

8. Who is that man? Why _______________ (he/ look) at us so strangely?

9. She told me her name but I _______________ (not/ remember) it now.

10. I ____________ (think) of selling my car. Do you want to buy?

 

3. Вставьте по смыслу в правильной временной форме данные глаголы, чтобы получились предложения: go, look, eat, speak, work, practice, watch, wear.

1. Hear? Somebody __________________ the piano.

2. They _______________ on holiday every winter.

3. My dog _____________ vegetables.

4. Where is Kate? She ______________ TV in the next room.

5. _____________ you at the weekends?

6. Do you know anyone who ____________ Chinese?

7. I ____________ at that woman, she _____________ a nice dress.

 

4. Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопрос: Why does the author want to know English well?

Vocabulary

Слово	Транскрипция	Перевод	Пример
a foreign language	['fɔrɪn 'læŋgwɪʤ]	иностранный язык	There is a faculty of foreign languages in our university
an effort	['efət]	усилие, старание	If you don’t make an effort, you will not make any progress.
conversational phrase	[ˌkɔnvə'seɪʃ(ə)n(ə)l freɪz]	разговорная фраза	It’s very important to know a lot of conversational phrases
to improve	[ɪm'pruːv]	улучшать	I will do my best to improve my English
knowledge	['nɔlɪʤ]	знание	Knowledge of foreign languages will help you in your work
carefully	['kɛəf(ə)lɪ]	тщательно	You should do your homework carefully
to revise	[rɪ'vaɪz]	повторять	Do you often revise the words?
content	['kɔntent]	содержание	Are you discussing the content of this book?
abridged	[ə'brɪʤd]	сокращенный	I don’t like reading abridged books
exception	[ɪk'sepʃ(ə)n]	исключение	Every rule has some exceptions
outlook	['autluk]	мировоззрение	Good books always influence our outlook

English in my life

Learning a foreign language is not an easy thing. It is a long and slow process that takes a lot of time and efforts.

We began studying English in the fifth form of the secondary school. We started with the ABC, transcription and sounds. Then we learnt some English words, conversational phrases and dialogues by heart, read and translated easy texts, did exercises, wrote dictations.

From lessons to lessons we improved our knowledge, learnt more and more new words, grammatical structures and put them into practice of speaking. We enjoyed our English classes and prepared carefully for them. At home we tried to listen to different educational programs over the radio, watched English films on TV. You can’t speak English well if you don’t know grammar rules, so we often revised them.

Soon we were able not only to read and translate texts but to discuss their contents in English, to communicate with one another making useful statements in real-life situations. I’m not a good speaker of English yet. It takes me long to read an English book in original. Adapted and abridged books are easier for me to read. But I hope that soon I shall know English well.

One should say that English is not an easy language to learn. There is a big problem of spelling, of the large number of exceptions to any rule. This language is very idiomatic and the prepositions are difficult to remember. English is one of those languages which may seem easy in the beginning, but then the bridge between basic knowledge and mastery takes a long time to cross. But if you cross this bridge it will give you great satisfaction. You will be able to speak to people from other countries, to read foreign authors in the original, which makes your outlook wider. It is not surprising that many intellectuals and well-educated people know many foreign languages.

I want to know foreign languages because I have always been interested in foreign countries, their cultures and peoples. I want to learn English in particular not only because it is the language of such great countries as the USA and Great Britain, but also because it has become the international language, the language of progressive science and engineering. To know English today is absolutely necessary for every educated man, for every good specialist

 

5. Составьте предложения со словами ниже:

· content, abridged;

· to revise, to improve;

· exception, conversational phrase;

· foreign language, knowledge.

6. Прочитайте утверждения ниже и определите: правда, неправда, в тексте нет информации?

1. Learning a language is not difficult.

2. Children begin studying a foreign language in the fifth form.

3. The author likes reading English books in the original.

4. He prefers adapted and abridged books.

5. The main problem of English is spelling.

6. English seems very easy at the beginning but then it becomes more difficult.

7. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. What do you like most about learning English?

2. What don’t you like?

3. What is easy for you and what is difficult?

8. Дайте советы изучающим английский язык. Какие приемы помогают Вам облегчить изучение предмета? Начните с You should …

 

9. Пройдите тест «American or British?» и прокомментируйте результат:

1. Imagine you’re buying an ice cream. Would you:

a) order a combination of five different flavours with chocolate sauce on top?

b) politely ask the salesman to choose a flavour for you?

2. Do you eat hamburgers:

a) with a knife and fork so you don’t get messy?

b) with your hands?

3. When you have a cold drink, do you:

a) put enough ice in it to sink the Titanic?

b) take the ice out and ask for your glass to be filled higher?

4. What is a “bathroom”?

a) a room with a bath in it?

b) a room with a toilet in it?

5. If you were making a sandwich, would you:

a) create a skyscraper of bread, meats, cheeses, salad and dressing?

b) put a millimeter of cheese between two slices of bread?

6. If you had to drive 100 km to a restraint, what would you think?

a) great, we’re eating locally tonight.

b) I wonder if I’ll need my passport?

7. Do you drink tea:

a) with milk?

b) with ice and sugar from a can?

8. If your dog ate your pet cat’s food as well as his own, would you:

a) think your dog was either hungry, or greedy?

b) take him to a dog analyst to find out if he had a split personality?

9. When you get older (about twenty-two years old) if you notice that you have a tiny line on your face when you smile, will you:

a) have a full facelift?

b) ignore it?

10. If you heard someone insult your country, what would you say?

a) “How dare you. Insult my country and you insult me!”, then sing the national anthem?

b) agree.

11. You receive a two-hundred-year-old desk for a present. Do you:

a) polish it every day and redecorate your room to go with it?

b) think, “Didn’t they have any new ones?” and put it in the garage.

12. You’re having problems with your boyfriend/girlfriend. Do you:

a) appear on a few talk shows and visit a few psychoanalysts until you find a solution to the problem?

b) sort it out on your own?

KEY:

1. a) US b) GB       7. a) GB b) US

2. a) GB b) US       8. a) GB b) US

3. a) US b) GB       9. a) US b) GB

4. a) GB b) US       10. a) US b) GB

5. a) US b) GB       11. a) GB b) US

6. a) US b) GB       12. a) US b) GB

 

10. Прочитайте отрывки из писем ниже и определите к какому типу письма они относятся: covering letter, letter of recommendation, thank you letter.

v As I further studied the job description for the position, I grew even more confident that I could take the museum to new heights of success. I also have a number of great ideas for community and media relations and am excited by your interest in bringing more schoolchildren to the museum. ____________________________________

v Dear Competition Organizing Committee,

I fully support my piano student, Andrey’s ambition to compete in the 1st International Chopin Piano Competition Singapore (1st -5th December 2010).

  _________________________________________

v It is with great privilege that I write to you in recommendation of Marty McFly. Until recently, I have been Marty's direct supervisor. I have found him to be a pleasant, generous person who is never afraid to take on a challenging task. He has been one of our most dedicated employees.

______________________________________

v I am working as a student teacher in the college. There I have an opportunity to work with children and adults of all ages. I also worked as a substitute teacher in local districts, as a Museum Educator, and as the assistant trainer at a local riding stable. I am interested to develop my career which allows me to continue working with people in different ways. I believe that I am qualified for the position you are trying to fill.    ______________________________________

v Because you gave me the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, I had the chance to observe numerous aspects of college marketing, from publishing magazines and brochures to maintaining the college website. You and your staff were extremely welcoming and helpful, and offered me terrific career advice.

______________________________________

Test yourself

1. Заполните пропуски по смыслу:

1. John _____________ volleyball at the moment. He can’t speak.

2. We often ______________ English tests at the University.

3. They are busy now. They _____________ their homework.

4. My brother ______________ the saxophone for five hours every day.

5. They sometimes ____________ poems at English classes.

6. Listen! The band _____________ the new guitar.

7. First I, then I dress.

8. Every morning my mother ____________ breakfast.

9. Don’t __________ the dictionary. It’s not allowed.

10. He always ___________ he is the best one but I don’t believe him.

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2. Исправьте предложения ниже. Одно предложение верно: 1. Do you do anything tonight? 2. I not believe you at all. 3. What does she do usually at the weekends? She’s walks with her dog. 4. What does Tom think of me? He is thinking you are funny. 5. Hardly anybody sing like you. 6. I wear my favourite dress today because I like it. 7. I don’t go out now because it’s rains. 8. I am busy at the moment. I talk to my friend on the phone. 9. Look at that girl. I wonder whom is she waits for? 10. Why do you drive so fast today.

Тексты песен

“I don’t know” Erika

I am not a baby anymore

I am not as innocent as before

I see it in the mirror in my room

And I can feel it stronger in my soul

But I am not so ready for this world

Now I see things

I didn't see before

I need an explanation tell me more

 Why I am in love now

I don't know

How can I live forever?

 I don't know

Where can I find a heaven

I don't know

 What is going to happen

 I don't know

 Why I'm in love now

 I don't know I don't know

I don't know

I don't know

Why I'm in love now

 I don't know

 Why I'm in love now

 I don't know

I don't know

I don't know

 I don't know

I live it through my diary and I read

That all my little problems

Now are free

 I want to live my feelings

Day by day

I let you give emotions

In my way

But I am not so ready for this world

Now I see things

I didn't see before

I need an explanation tell me more

Why I am in love now

I don't know

How can I live forever?

I don't know

Where can I find a heaven

 I don't know

 What is going to happen

 I don't know

 Why I'm in love now

I don't know

I don't know

I don't know

 I don't know

 Why I'm in love now

 I don't know

Why I'm in love now

I don't know

 

 

“Hurt” Christina Aguilera

Seems like it was yesterday when I saw your face
You told me how proud you were but I walked away
If only I knew what I know today
I would hold you in my arms
I would take away the pain
Thank you for all you've done
Forgive all your mistakes
There's nothing I wanna do
To hear your voice again
Sometimes I want to call you but I know you won't be there
I'm sorry for blaming you for everything I just couldn't do
And I hurt myself by hating you
Somedays I feel broke inside but I won't admit
Sometimes I just want to hide 'cause it's you I miss
You know it's so hard to say goodbye when it comes to this
Would you tell me I was wrong?
Would you help me understand?
Are you looking down upon me?
Are you proud of who I am?
There's nothing I want to do
To have just one more chance
To look into your eyes and see you looking back
I'm sorry for blaming you for everything I just couldn't do
And I've had myself
If I had just one more day, I would tell you how much that
I've missed you since you've been away
Oh, it's dangerous
It's so I'm afraid to try to turn back time
I'm sorry for blaming you for everything I just couldn't do
And I've had myself
By hurting you

 

“Lucky” Britney Spears

This is a story about a girl named Lucky…
Early morning, she wakes up
Knock, knock, knock on the door
It's time for makeup, perfect smile
It's you they're all waiting for
They go…
"Isn't she lovely, this Hollywood girl?"
And they say…

CHORUS:

She's so lucky, she's a star
But she cry, cry, cries in her lonely heart, thinking
If there's nothing missing in my life
Then why do these tears come at night

Lost in an image, in a dream
But there's no one there to wake her up
And the world is spinning, and she keeps on winning
But tell me what happens when it stops?
They go…
"Isn't she lovely, this Hollywood girl?"
And they say…

CHORUS:

"Best actress, and the winner is…Lucky!"
"I'm Roger Johnson for Pop News standing outside the arena waiting for Lucky"
"Oh my god…here she comes!"

Isn't she lucky, this Hollywood girl?
She is so lucky, but why does she cry?
If there's nothing missing in her life
Why do tears come at night?

CHORUS:

ЛИТЕРАТУРА

 

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