Учебнометодическое пособие Петрозаводск 2010 ббк 81. 2Англ удк 811. 11 Г 613 Рецензенты
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e) What kind of music does she like doing? (playing the violin; singing; playing the piano) f) How often does she go to concerts in the city? (every Sunday; rarely; never) g) How often does she watch TV? (every night; seldom; never) h) What does she usually do if it’s raining? (she goes outside; goes to the gym; calls friends) i) How often is she alone? (often; not often; usually) 2.6 PHYSICAL Exercise 1) Answer the questions: a) Do you exercise? b) What is your exercise program? c) Why did you choose this kind of exercise? d) Do you find it necessary to exercise? e) Can exercise be substituted by anything else? In an urban civilization exercise is necessary as a means of keeping fit. What type of exercise is the best? How much of it is good? Why do some people exercise and others not? Many people are engaged in various exercise programs such as jogging swimming, cycling, skiing and so on. The benefits of exercise are: fun, fitness, and health. The problem is where to begin. People who are out of shape often see it as an impossible task the more so because the results are not immediate but depend on regularity. It is regularity of activity that will get you back into shape. The basic form of exercise is running. Running is something that just about all physically healthy people can do. Basketball players run, swimmers run, even race-car drivers run. And I suggest that you do too. When you run start out slowly at an easy jog. If you jog regularly you will be surprised at how quickly you will notice the results. But do not compete with other runners. That is a common temptation. Skiing is also very popular. The fact is that you can learn to ski in a week and enjoy all Sundays and vacations in winter. The new skier should buy skis, boots, and ski poles. You needn’t start buying fancy clothes. Fashionable ski wear will come later when you learn to ski. Some people perform yoga. Yoga is not a religion. It is a simple practical method of exercise. The exercises are simple, easy to perform, and don’t involve a great deal of strain. 2) Answer the questions on the text: a) Why is it necessary to exercise? b) What are the simplest kinds of exercise for beginners? Why? c) What is the most important principle in exercise? d) What is the basic form of exercise? Why? e) What should a new skier buy first of all? f) What is yoga? 2.7 ARE YOU FOND OF PETS? 1) Do you keep a pet? What pet is it? Why do you keep it? What irritates you about your pet? Have you had any funny situations that happened to your pets? I think that it is very important to have a pet at home. It absolutely does not matter, what kind of animal it is. It can be a cat, a dog, a hamster, a turtle, a parrot, or even a gold fish. Cats and dogs are the most popular pets in many countries. For me, cats are the most incredible and mystic animals. I love cats because they are warm, fluffy, and independent. Cats let us stroke them and purr with pleasure. It is convenient to keep these domestic animals. Dogs are a man’s best friends. Dogs are extremely clever and understand everything you tell them. Keeping a dog in a flat can be problematic because you need to walk it two or three times a day. Another problem is that our flats are relatively small even for small dogs. In eastern countries cats and dogs are exotic pets. People there mostly keep birds that are usually smaller than parrots. The reason for keeping birds is that cities in eastern countries are overpopulated, so there are not enough parks and squares. If I had an opportunity, I would definitely keep a bright bird at home, but unfortunately I am allergic to bird feathers. Personally I do not understand when people keep fish. Fish, big or small, do not speak. You cannot touch it. Keeping fish is a very difficult and money demanding process. People usually keep hamsters, rabbits, rats, and mice to teach children to take care of animals and to be human. Besides, these animals are funny and noiseless. It is very interesting when somebody has exotic and even dangerous pets, such as spiders, cockroaches, snakes, and frogs. But one must be a real professional. Otherwise the animals will die or harm somebody. I would choose to keep frogs in an aquarium. I think they are really nice and energetic. And some frogs have beautiful voices. So, you can choose any pet but you must love it. I cannot understand how people live without pets. Can you? 2) Find adjectives that describe pets in the text. 3) Find expressions that show your personal opinion in the text. 2.8 CHOOSING A PEN PAL 1) Read about Helga and choose a pen pal for her. Helga, 31 years old, comes from Germany and speaks French, English and Russian. She would like a pen pal who is interested in exchanging ideas about language learning. She does not like using computers for learning and believes that language learning can only happen in a classroom. a) Alessandro, 25 years old, comes from Rome. He is interested in finding a pen pal who speaks different languages and can exchange ideas on using the computer for learning purposes. He likes playing tennis and football in his free time. b) Jack, 27, is from London. His favorite pastime is learning languages. He goes to evening German and French classes and uses his computer to improve his German and French by visiting Internet sites. c) Kim Lee, 19 years old, comes from Seoul, South Korea. Kim loves traveling and hopes to visit Great Britain in the future. He would like a pen pal who is interested in discussing the differences between life in Europe and life in Asia. He loves listening to pop music and playing football in his free time. d) Elisabeth, 35 years old, comes from Sydney, Australia. She likes learning languages, but does not like using modern technology. She is interested in finding a pen pal who also enjoys learning languages in a traditional manner. e) Olga, 32 years old, comes from Moscow, Russia. She is a historian and would like to find a pen pal who is interested in discussing the history of Russia. She is not interested in comparing different political systems. f) Pietro, 42 years old, comes from Argentina. He is a businessman and would like to find a pen pal who is also a businessperson and lives in North America. He is married with three children and likes using the Internet in his free time. 2) Which of these people would you choose as a pen pal? 3) Write a paragraph about yourself in a similar way and find “a pen pal” among your classmates. 2.9 WHAT IS YOUR ZODIAC SIGN? 1) What is your zodiac sign? What is your opinion on the zodiac signs system? 2) Below are descriptions of zodiac signs. Read about your sign, and then agree or disagree with the given information. Capricorn – The Go-Getter (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19). Patient and wise. Practical and rigid. Ambitious. Tends to be good-looking. Humorous and funny. Can be a bit shy and reserved. Often pessimistic. Capricorn tends to act before he thinks and can be unfriendly at times. Holds grudges. Likes competition. Gets what he wants. Aquarius – The Sweetheart (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18). Optimistic and honest. Has a sweet personality. Very independent. Inventive and intelligent. Friendly and loyal. Can seem unemotional. Can be a bit rebellious. Very stubborn, but original and unique. Attractive on the inside and out. Has an eccentric personality. Pisces – The Dreamer (Feb. 19 – Mar. 20). Generous, kind, and thoughtful. Very creative and imaginative. May become secretive and vague. Sensitive. Doesn’t like details. Dreamy and unrealistic. Sympathetic and loving. Kind. Unselfish. A good kisser. Beautiful. Aries – The Daredevil (Mar. 21 – April 19). Energetic. Adventurous and spontaneous. Confident and enthusiastic. Fun. Loves a challenge. Extremely impatient. Sometimes selfish. Is easily angered. Lively, passionate. Has a sharp wit. Outgoing. Loses interest quickly – gets easily bored. Egotistical. Courageous and assertive. Tends to be physical and athletic. Taurus – The Enduring One (April 20 – May 20). Charming but aggressive. Can come off as boring, but he is not. Hard workers. Warm-hearted. Strong, has endurance. A solid being that is stable and secure in his way. Doesn’t look for shortcuts. Takes pride in his beauty. Patient and reliable. Makes great friends and gives good advice. Loving and kind. Loves hard. Passionate. Expresses himself emotionally. Is prone to ferocious temper-tantrums. Determined. Indulges himself often. Very generous. Gemini – The Chatterbox (May 21 – June 20). Smart and witty. Outgoing, very chatty. Lively, energetic. Adaptable but needs to express himself. Argumentative and outspoken. Likes change. Versatile. Busy, sometimes nervous and tense. Likes to gossip. May seem superficial or inconsistent. Beautiful physically and mentally. Cancer – The Protector (June 21 – July 22). Moody, emotional. May be shy. Very loving and caring. Pretty / handsome. An excellent partner for life. Protective. Inventive and imaginative. Cautious. Touchy-feely kind of person. Needs love from others. Is easily hurt. Sympathetic. Leo – The Boss (July 23 – Aug. 22). Very organized. Needs order in his life – likes being in control. Likes boundaries. Tends to take over everything. Bossy. Likes to help others. Social and outgoing. Extroverted. Generous, warm-hearted. Sensitive. Creative energy. Full of himself. Loving. Doing the right thing is important to Leo. Attractive. Virgo – The Perfectionist (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22). Dominant in relationships. Conservative. Always wants the last word. Argumentative. Worries a lot. Very smart. Dislikes noise and chaos. Eager. Hardworking. Loyal. Beautiful. Easy to talk to. Hard to please. Harsh. Practical and very fussy. Often shy. Pessimistic. Libra – The Harmonizer (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22). Nice to everyone he meets. Can’t make up his mind. Has his own unique appeal. Creative, energetic, and very sociable. Hates to be alone. Peaceful, generous. Very loving and beautiful. Flirtatious. Gives in too easily. Procrastinator. Very gullible. Scorpio – The Intense One (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21). Very energetic. Intelligent. Can be jealous and/or possessive. Hardworking. A great kisser. Can become obsessive or secretive. Holds grudges. Attractive. Determined. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. Romantic. Can be self-centered at times. Passionate and emotional. Sagittarius – The Happy-Go-Lucky One (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21). A good-natured optimist. Doesn’t want to grow up (Peter Pan Syndrome). Indulges himself. Boastful. Likes luxuries and gambling. Social and outgoing. Doesn’t like responsibility. Often fantasizes. Impatient. Fun to be around. Has lots of friends. Flirtatious. Doesn’t like rules. Sometimes hypocritical. Dislikes to be confined by tight spaces or even tight clothes. Doesn’t like being doubted. Beautiful inside and out. 3) Provide real-life examples to prove that you have (or don’t have) the qualities mentioned in the description of your zodiac sign. 4) Read the descriptions of other zodiac signs and find more adjectives to characterize yourself. 2.10 WHAT IS YOUR TYPICAL DAY LIKE? 1) Read the text and answer the questions: a) How old is the author of the text? b) Is the author of the text a male or a female? c) How can you characterize this person? As many people I have different schedules for weekdays and weekends. I think that it is very important to go to bed before midnight and to get up quite early in the morning, especially on weekdays. Thus you manage to do everything you plan to do. My major duty is to study at the university. My classes usually begin at 8.30 a.m. Every day I get up at half past six. I go jogging to the park near my place. So I do jogging for about thirty minutes and then do some exercises. After this I do not feel sleepy at all. I feel refreshed and full of energy. I return home at about 7 o’clock, take a shower and then have breakfast. I know the first thing many people do when they get up in the morning is to turn on TV. They do it automatically because they are used to this artificial noise. And when they have breakfast, they watch the news or morning programs. Well, I think all this is the key to our morning depression or bad mood. It is better to read or hear news later at work. I even hate reading newspapers and entertaining magazines in the morning. I like to talk to my parents while having breakfast. After breakfast I put all the necessary textbooks into my bag and get dressed. I leave home at about 8 o’clock. I get to my university by bicycle. My classes usually finish at 4 p.m. When classes are over I go to the sports center where I have karate lessons. I have karate lessons three times a week. When I do not have them, I take guitar lessons. I come home at 7 p.m. I have dinner and start doing my homework at about 8 o’clock. If I have some spare time after doing homework, I play the guitar or read. I go to bed at about half past eleven. On weekends I usually get up at 8 o’clock and do the same things I do on weekdays except going to university. At 12 o’clock I rehearse with the rock band where I play the guitar. Our rehearsal ends late in the evening. On weekends I can stay at home and read books, or go somewhere with my friends. I think that it is very useful to have a schedule. It prevents us from wasting precious time. 2) Agree or disagree with the statements from the text: a) It is very important to go to bed before midnight and to get up quite early in the morning. b) The first thing many people do when they get up in the morning is to turn on TV. c) It is very useful to have a schedule. 3) Find useful words and expressions in the text that describe the usual routine. Compare your typical day with the day of this person. 2.11 A BUSY DAY 1) What other adjectives can you use to describe a day? 2) Choose the correct answer to the questions: a) Who is busy? (Barbara, Catherine, none of them) b) Who doesn’t have a busy day? (Barbara, Catherine, both of them) c) What are they doing? (shopping, jogging, watching tennis) d) Why is Barbara driving to school? (to meet some friends, her daughter has a rehearsal, to meet some friends for lunch) e) What is Katherine doing later today? (going to the park, nothing special, going shopping) Two friends speaking in a park when they meet each other jogging. Barbara: Hi, Katherine, how are you today? Katherine: I’m great and you? Barbara: Very busy! I’m jogging now, but later I have to do a lot! Katherine: What do you have to do? Barbara: Well, first of all, I have to do the shopping. We don’t have anything to eat at home. And then I need to buy a reliable English-German dictionary. Katherine: What for? Barbara: Haven’t I told you that I have joined an English class? The lessons are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. That keeps me pretty busy. Katherine: But why would you want that language course? Are you planning to move to your relatives in Los Angeles? Barbara: Not really. I do speak English a little, and I just want to polish my language skills a bit to get a promotion at my company. Katherine: You don’t mean to say that the position of a top manager at HR department is now vacant? Barbara: In fact, it is. And I am working hard to get it! For that I need to be fluent, not just conversant in English. That’s why I know that my investment in the language courses will pay off eventually. Katherine: It sure will. What are you doing after that? Barbara: Little Justina has a rehearsal this afternoon. I’m driving her to school, to her drama club. Katherine: Oh, how is she doing? Barbara: She’s doing very well. Next week, they’re staging “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare. And again, the performance will be in English! So we are helping each other with the language! Katherine: That’s impressive. Barbara: Well, Justina likes acting. I’m happy she’s enjoying it. What are you doing today? Katherine: I’m not doing much. I’m meeting some friends for lunch, but, other than that, I don’t have much to do today. Barbara: You’re so lucky! Katherine: No, you’re the lucky one. I’d like to have so many things to do. 3) Later that evening Barbara and Catherine tell their husbands about the news they have learned. What do they say to their husbands? 2.12 AN INTERVIEW WITH A FAMOUS PERSON 1) Have you ever interviewed people or been interviewed? Interviewer: Thank you for taking some time off from your busy schedule to answer a few questions about your life! Brad: It’s my pleasure. Interviewer: Could you tell us about an average day in your life? |