I . Речевые модели, обеспечивающие общение

UNIT 1

MEET MY FAMILY

I. РЕЧЕВЫЕ МОДЕЛИ, ОБЕСПЕЧИВАЮЩИЕ ОБЩЕНИЕ

В РЕЧЕВЫХ СИТУАЦИЯХ «ЗНАКОМСТВО», «ПРЕДСТАВЛЕНИЕ», «ПРИВЕТСТВИЕ», «НАЧАЛО РАЗГОВОРА», «ЗАВЕРШЕНИЕ РАЗГОВОРА», «ЗАПРОС ИНФОРМАЦИИ »

INTRODUCING YOURSELF AND SOMEONE

May I introduce myself.

Let me introduce myself.

How do you do? My name is...

Hello! I am... 

I'd like you to meet...

Meet...

Glad to meet you

Happy to meet you

Nice to meet you too

It’s my pleasure

GREETING

How do you do?

Hello! = Hi!

Good morning! = Morning!

Good afternoon!

Good evening!

Hello, everybody!

ASKING HOW SOMEONE IS

How are you?

How's life?

How are you getting on?

How are things?

Not bad!

Fine!

So-so!

Could be better!

SAYING GOOD BYE

Good bye!

Bye - bye!

See you.

Take care!

STARTING A CONVERSATION

Excuse me.

Sorry, but...

Could I ask you...

Could I have your attention, please?

ENDING A CONVERSATION

I'm awfully sorry, but...

Sorry, I must be off now.

I am afraid I must go now.

ASKING FOR INFORMATION

Will you tell me about...?

Could you tell me..., please?

Could anyone tell me...?

КОММУНИКАТИВНЫЕ ЗАДАНИЯ:

1. Представьтесь своим однокурсникам. (5-6 человек)

2. Представьтесь своему соседу, пусть он представится Вам (не забудьте сказать, что знакомство вам приятно)

3. Начните разговор с партнером по общению. Узнайте у него расписание занятий (timetable)

4. Поприветствуйте утром своего соседа, узнайте, как у него дела, пусть он тоже поздоровается с Вами и спросит о Ваших делах. У вас обоих дела идут хорошо.

5. Выполните задание 4 еще раз, дополнив его окончанием разговора и прощанием.

Узнайте у своего друга

- его адрес

- номер телефона его сестры

- о его планах на воскресенье (используйте модели «ASKING FOR INFORMATION»

II. Текст для чтения, перевода И ОБСУЖДЕНИЯ

АКТИНЫЙ ВОКАБУЛЯР

good-looking

slim

experienced

broad-shouldered

to play the guitar

to repair

to be handy with smth

to take to pieces

to manage

wheels and screws

to fix

vacuum cleaner

washing machine

to go in for

upbringing

to take care

fridge

and what not

in pieces

to have much in common

views on smth

horror film

"soap opera"  

to be fond of smth

she is good at cooking

she is clever with her hands

to tidy

pensioner

to run the house

to knit

accountant

joint venture company

twins

nursery

cosmonaut

to take after

fair-haired

even-tempered

to be in a good mood

to be deeply attached

MY FAMILY

Let me introduce myself. I am Alex Smirnoff. Alex is my first name and Smirnoff is my surname. I am twenty. I want to tell you a few words about my family. My family is large. I have got a mother, a father, a married sister, and a grandmother. There are six of us in the family. Some words about my parents. My mother is a teacher of biology. She works in a college. She likes her profession. She is a good-looking woman with brown hair. She is forty-four but she looks much younger. My father is a computer programmer. He is very experienced. He is a tall man with fair hair and grey eyes. He is forty-six. My father knows all about new radio sets and likes to repair old ones. He is also handy with many things. When he was small, he liked to take everything to pieces. My grandmother told me a story that once my father tried to "repair" their kitchen clock. He managed to put all the wheels and screws back again — but the clock did not work. They had to give it to a repairman. But that happened a long time ago. Now he can fix almost everything: a vacuum cleaner, a washing machine, a fridge and what not. My parents have been married for twenty-three years. They have much in common but they have different views on music, books, films, sports. For example, my father likes horror films and my mother likes "soap operas". My father is fond of tennis. My mother doesn't go in for sports. But my parents have always had the same opinion about me, my education and upbringing. My grandmother is a pensioner. She lives with us and helps to run the house. She is fond of knitting. My sister Helen is twenty-one. She is married and has a family of her own. She works as an accountant for a joint venture company. Her husband is a scientist. He is seven years older than my sister. They have got twins: a daughter and a son. They are so cute. I really do love them. We have got a lot of relatives. We are deeply attached to each other and we get on very well.

ЗАДАНИЯ ПО ТЕКСТУ:

1. Причитайте текст и установите значение выделенных слов и предложений.

2. Сделайте перевод той части текста, в которой рассказано, как отец Алекса в детстве ремонтировал часы.

3. Определите, какие предложения из данного текста Вы могли бы использовать, рассказывая о своей семье и о себе.

4. Составьте письменно по образцу данного текста рассказ о своей семье (не менее 12 предложений)

5. Подготовьте чтение и устный перевод данного текста, будьте готовы к выполнению дополнительных лексических заданий преподавателя.

ВОПРОСЫ ДЛЯ ОБСУЖДЕНИЯ

В РЕЖИМЕ ДИАЛОГА И ПОЛИЛОГА

1. What is your first name? What is your surname?

2. How old are you?

3. When is your birthday?

4. Is your family large? How many are you in the family?

5. Have you got any brothers or sisters?

6. What are your parents? Where do they work?

7. How long have your parents been married?

8. Who runs the house in your family?

9. What are your household duties?

 

ДОПОНИТЕЛЬНЫЙ ВОКАБУЛЯР

ABOUT MYSELF

 

How old are you?

Where are you from?

Where were you born?

What is your native town?

Are you married?

Have you got a family of your own?

Have you got children?

What is your name?

What is your surname (family name, second name)?

What is your patronymic?

What is your full name?

I am seventeen.

I am from...

I was born in + name of the town.

I was born in + year.

I was born on the... (5th of July)

My native town is...

I am married.

I am not married.

I am single.

I am divorced.

I am a widow (widower).

I have a family of my own.

I have no family of my own.

I have not a family of my own.

I have no children.

I have one child (two children).

I have twins.

My name is...

My surname (family name, second name) is...

My patronymic is...

My full name is...

I can spell it.

What's your occupation?

What are you?

What do you do (are you doing) for your living?

I am a student.

I study at the....

I am a first (a second) year student of the... department (faculty)

MY FAMILY

Mother = Mum, Mom

Father = Dad

Grandfather = Grandpa, Grand-Dad

Grandmother = Grandma

Daughter

Son

Granddaughter

... a lawyer

... a clerk

... a typist

... a driver

... a worker

... a painter

... a designer

... a journalist

... a housewife

... a schoolgirl

... a schoolboy

... a pupil

... an accountant

My mother (father) is my namesake.

She is in her late (early)...

I stay with my parents.

What's your address?

We (I) live in five, Lenin Street, flat number nine.

What is your flat number?

What is the number of your house?

What's your telephone number? - It's five, six, two, four, six, seven.

APPEARANCE AND CHARACTER

He (she) is tall.

... short.

... of middle height.

My friend is slim.

... slender

... plump.

... stout.

My cousin is beautiful.

... pretty.

Her husband is handsome

... plain.

His hair is dark.

... fair.

... chest- nut.

... grey.

... blond.

... wavy

... straight.

... cut.

... long.

... curly.

... short.

My mother's eyes are blue

... green.

... grey.

... hazel.

... dark.

... big.

... small.

... deep-set.

My son's nose is straight.

... hooked.

... snubbed.

Betty's mouth is small.

... large.

... beautifully- shaped.

The complexion of her face is pale.

... rosy.

... dark.

I like (don't like) her (his) looks.

... appearance.

to lose one's look.

good look = beauty

Merits

She (he) is bright.

... clever.

... industrious.

... punctual.

... generous.

... tactful.

... honest.

... kind-hearted.

... communicative.

... well-bread.

Demerits

He (she) is silly.

... selfish.

... lazy.

... ignorant.

... ambitious.

... rude.

... absent-minded

... boring.

... ill-bread.

American Family Trends

The traditional American family consists of a husband, wife and children. Nowadays it is becoming less and less frequent. More people who are not legally married are living together. More and more children are being raised in single-parent families. Marriages are either civil or performed in the church. Marriage has a legal foundation. It means that a Registry Office has a record of it and it carries certain economic rights. When getting married both parties sign the document of marriage, that is, a marriage certificate. Young people rarely live with their parents. Usually, on graduation from high school children move out of the family home. Young people frequently rent apartments or a house. Usually two to five young people rent apartment or a house together and share other expenses.

While young people are getting married later in life, the divorce rate is increasing. Almost 50 % of all marriages in the United States now end in divorce. The cheapest way of getting a divorce is when two parties come to an agreement between themselves about the distribution of property. If there is no agreement then each hires a lawyer and the divorce will be very costly. One of the trends in American society is the increasingly high number of children being born to unmarried young people in poverty who are being raised without fathers. Two-thirds of black children are now being born in fatherless households. These children will add to the number of those in poverty and to those involved in crime.

I V. Коммуникативные задания для формирования навыков диалогического общения в пределах темы «Семья и семейные отношения»

№ 1. Вы приехали в гости к своему другу. Вы давно его не видели и хотите расспросить его о семье и личной жизни. Узнайте, как поживают члены его семьи, где работают, сколько им лет, где живут, чем занимаются в свободное от работы время. Узнайте, хорошие ли у него отношения в семье, есть ли братья или сестры, расспросите о них. Поинтересуйтесь, какие семейные отношения ваш друг больше всего ценит. Спросите, есть ли у него подружка, как ее зовут, сколько ей лет, где она работает или учится, чем увлекается. Спросите, большая ли у нее семья, есть ли родственники. Узнайте, серьезные ли у них отношения, собирается ли он в скором времени жениться.  

№ 2. Вы хотите познакомить свою невесту с родителями, но не уверены, понравится ли это родителям. Вы решаете посоветоваться со старшим братом, как и когда ее следует пригласить. Расскажите все, что знаете о девушке, сколько ей лет, где работает или учится, чем занимается в свободное время, где живет. Расскажите все, что знаете о семье девушки, кем работают ее родители, сколько им лет, хорошие ли у них отношения в семье, есть ли у девушки брат или сестра, сколько им лет, чем занимаются. Узнайте, у своего брата как он знакомил свою девушку с родителями, как восприняли эту новость родители, понравилась ли им девушка, как проходила беседа, какие задавались вопросы.

№ 3.  Вы приехали в гости к своей тете. Расспросите ее о семье, как поживает ее муж, где работает, как дети, мама, отец. Попросите ее рассказать о своей работе, о своем здоровье. Узнайте, какие у нее отношения в семье, кто ей помогает по дому, кто ходит в магазин. Поинтересуйтесь, куда обычно она любит ходить отдыхать в свободное от работы время. Расспросите, поддерживает ли она родственные отношения с другими родственниками.

V. Грамматический тренинг

(структура английского предложения.

Вопросы. Местоимения)

1. С какого вспомогательного глагола Вы начнете вопросы к следующим предложениям?

1. I want to tell you a few words about my family.

2. I have got a mother, a father, a sister,-a brother and a grandmother.

3. There are six of us in the family

4. My father often sings and when we are at home and have some free time.

5. I play the guitar and we sing together.

6. My father knows all about new radio sets and likes to repair old ones.

7. My grandmother told me many funny stories about my father’s childhood.

8. Now he can fix almost everything.

9. My parents have been married for twenty-six years.

10. They have much in common.

2. Ask Liz questions. (Look at her answers before you write the questions.)

1. (where / from?)...Where are you..from?.

2. (where / live / now?) Where …                                        

3. (married?)......................................................

4. (how long / married?)................................

5. (children?)......................................................

6. (how old / they?)..........................................

7. (what / husband / do?)...............................

8. (he / enjoy his job?)....'.................................

9. (arrest anyone yesterday?)

10. (how often / go / on holiday?).

11. (where / next year?)....................

Liz answers:

1. From London originally.

2. In Manchester.

3. Yes.

4. 12 years.

5. Yes, three boys

6. and 9.

7. He's a policeman.

8. Yes, very much.

9. I don't know.

10. Usually once a year.

11. We don't know yet.

Tony’ s answers

1. I am 18

2. Yes, I do.

3. Flower Close.

4. Last year.

5. Benham School.

6. Yes, I am.

7. Millers Limited.

8. For six months.

9. Yes, I do.

10. The pay isn't good.

VI. ТЕСТОВЫЕ ЗАДАНИЯ ДЛЯ САМОКОНТРОЛЯ

Тест 1

УКАЖИТЕ ПРАВИЛЬНЫЙ ОТВЕТ:

1. I know the name and the surname of my new teacher of chemistry but unfortunately I don’t know his ………

a) family name b) patronymic c) second name d) name-sake.

2.During the Second World War my grandfather died and my grandmother became a ………

a) wife b) widower c) widow d) mother-in-low.

3.Peter got married but unfortunately he didn’t find common language with his wife and they ………

a) died b) divorce c) went away d) divorced.

4.When Marry was pregnant she expected one child but she gave birth to ………

a) boy b) twins c) children d) couple.

5. They moved to a new flat and now they live ……… Rouzvelt Street.

a) at b) in       c) by    d) from.

6. My name is Carry and my mother has the same name, she is my ………

a) patronymic    b) parent  c) namesake   d) friend.

7.Our family is very large, we have many ……… who live in different cities and we like to get together very much.

a) grandparents b) relatives c) friends d) relation.

8.My aunt is a ………, she defends people in court.

a) lawyer b) accountant c) typist d) nurse.

 

УКАЖИТЕ СООТВЕТСТВИЕ:

9. 1 relatives by marriage                    A. relatives in laws

   2 relatives by birth                       B. relation ship

                                                             C. own relatives

                                                             D. blood relatives.

 

10. 1 niece                                         A. a daughter of your brother

   2 nephew                                     B. a sister of your mother

                                                             C. a son of your sister

                                                             D. a brother of your daughter.

 

11. 1 studies at school                      A. student

    2 studies in college                     B. pupil

                                                             C. beginner

                                                             D. teacher.

12. 1 profession                               A. trade

     2 occupation                              B. business

                                                             C. working activity

                                                             D. education.

 

13 1 nurse             A. a person who cares for people who are ill or injured

  2 accountant B. a person who governs any country

                          C. a person who sells different goods in shops

                         D. a person who deals with money.

 

14.1 dentist  A. a person who performs medical operations

2 surgeon B. a person whose work is filling, cleaning, taking out teeth

                  C. a person who makes injections

              D. a person whose work is filling medical cards.

15. 1 farmer                     A. porter

    2 guardian                  B. agriculturist

                                            C. bodyguard

                                             D. bishop.

 

Т e ст 2

УКАЖИТЕ ПРАВИЛЬНЫЙ ОТВЕТ:

1. Being a good... he saved a lot of people’s lives.

a) clerk b) typist   c) surgeon    c) accountant

2. The operations on our inner organs are performed by...

a) surgeons b) typists c) midwives d) housewives

3. Nowadays it’s very common to invite a... to decorate the flat.

a) designer b) doctor c) clerk d) teacher

4. Having graduated from the pharmaceutical faculty, one can be a...

a) typist b) journalist  c) teacher c) pharmacist

5. Sometimes grandparents love their... more than their children.

a) grandfather b) grandmother c) grandchildren d) mother-in-law

6. In her childhood, when she was a..., she dreamt about becoming an actress.

a) schoolgirl b) housewife c) schoolboy d) aunt

7. Sometimes to be a... is really dangerous.

a) pharmacist b) typist c) housewife d) journalist

8. My mum doesn’t confuse my name with my father’s one, because he is my...

a) patronymic b) namesake c) parent d) friend

УКАЖИТЕ СООТВЕТСТВИЕ:

9. 1. aunt                                      a) your father’s or mother’s brother

2. uncle                                     b) your grandmother

c) your father’s or mother’s sister

d) your grandfather

 

10. 1. doctor                           a) a person who treats people

2. nurse                              b) a person who is fond of reading

c) a person who works at school

d) a person who helps a doctor

 

11. 1. nephew                         a) your brother-in-law

2. niece                              b) your brother’s son

c) your sister-in-law

d) your brother’s daughter

12. 1. designer                        a) a person who decorates flats

2. painter                           b) a person who treats people

c) a person who draws pictures

d) a person who defends people’s rights

13. 1. daughter-in-law               a) your daughter’s husband

2. son-in-law                     b) your mother-in-law

c) your father-in-law

d) your son’s wife

 

14. 1. dentist                          a) a person who treats mental disturbances

2. neuropathologist                b) a person who helps a doctor

                                         c)a person who treats inner organs

d) a person who deals with our teeth

 

15. 1. relatives by marriage a) blood relatives

2. relatives by birth    b) in-laws

c) relatives who live abroad

d) relationship

 

Тест 3

Укажите правильный ответ:

1. My friend has got married and her husband is very …….

a. pretty b. handsome c. beautiful

2.When I am as old as my grandmother my hair may become …...

a. blond b. grey c. fear d. chest-nut

3. Almost all African Americans have ……. hair.

a. curly b. wavy c. straight d. blond

4.When he came back from his summer holidays the …….. of his face was very dark.

a. color b. complexion c. skin

5.Many foreigners notice the remarkable ……… of the English people.

a. hypocrisy b. politeness c. kindness d. cheerfulness

6. Nick is only 19 but he is very ….. He finishes whatever he starts.

a. tactful b. responsible c. generous d. honest

7. My brothers is very clever, industrious and kind but unfortunately he has one … - he is selfish.

a. merit b. advantage c. feature d. demerit

8. This child is very ……. he’s got a very good ear for music.

a. well-bred b. talented c. good-tempered d. just

УКАЖИТЕ СООТВЕТСТВИЕ:

1. 1. industrious        a. hardworking

2. lazy                    b. earnest

                                           c. inert

                               d. bright

1. 1. clever                          a. honest

        2. silly                              b. stupid

                                         c. bright

                                       d. common

 

1. 1. communicative a. dull

   2. boring                          b. stubborn

                                       c. sociable

                                       d. resourceful

 

1. 1. ignorant          a. illiterate

        2. rude                              b. lonely

                                         c. understanding

                                         d. tough

 

1. 1. punctual        a. coming in time

         2. tactful                         b. attentive

                                         c. polite

                              d. curious

 

14. 1. gifted                   a. selfish

    2. honest                   b. munificent

                                          c. fair

                                        d. tallented

 

15 1. calm                     a. strong

    2. brave                    b. quite

                                         c. fearless

                                               d. loyal

 

UNIT II

HOME, SWEET HOME

ASKING FOR INFORMATION

Will you tell me about...?

Could you tell me..., please?

Could anyone tell me...?

Have you got any idea about...?

I'd like to know about...

Do you happen to know...?

Sorry to trouble you, but...

 

VERIFYING THE INFORMATION

Do you mean to say that...?

Is it true that...?

Are you sure, that...?

Am I right to understand that..?1

 

GIVING REASONS

Let me explain.

You see...

It's like this.

The point is...

 

 

 

КОММУНИКАТИВНЫЕ ЗАДАНИЯ:

1.Скажите своим друзьям, что вам очень интересно читать об истории вашего города. Один из ваших друзей разделяет ваш интерес, а другому история города не интересна (работайте в триаде)

2.Работая с другими партнерами, обсудите по схеме первого задания ваш интерес к коллекционированию марок, путешествию по родному краю, проблемам молодежи в России, проблемам высшего образования.

3. Спросите у своих друзей о том, что они знают о предстоящей театральной или телевизионной премьере. Один из ваших друзей ничего не знает о ней, а другой владеет информацией и готов ею поделиться.

4. Уточните у собеседника, правильно ли вы поняли, что он

- не придет на вечеринку

- собирается поехать в Лондон

- собирается жениться

- поступил в университет

- купил новую машину

- летом был в Америке

5. Объясните своему товарищу, почему вы не можете поехать за город в воскресенье.

 

АКТИНЫЙ ВОКАБУЛЯР

16-storeyed   

block of flats  

 to be situated  

 picturesque 

supermarket     

ground floor

 convenient   

 comfortable 

well-planned

 modern conveniences

central heating

 electricity

 gas

running water

to enjoy

lovely

view

living room

dining room

sitting room

wall unit

video cassette recorder

.armchair

left-hand corner

coffee table

electric fire

cosy

light

wardrobe

desk

freezer

 microwave oven

coffeеmaker

 toaster

 dishwasher

 expensive

bookshelf

carpet

poster

to change round

well-equipped

 refrigerator

fridge

 

MY FLAT

 

We live in a new 16-storeyed block of flats in Strogino. It's situated in a very picturesque place not far from the Moskva River. There's a big supermarket on the ground floor and it's very convenient to do everyday shopping.

Our fiat is on the fifth floor. It's very comfortable and well-planned. We have all modern conveniences, such as central heating, electricity, gas, cold and hot running water and a telephone. There are three rooms, a kitchen, a bathroom and a hall in our flat. There's also a balcony and we can enjoy a lovely view of the river. The largest room in our flat is the living room and we use it as a dining room and as a sitting room. In the middle of the room there is a big table and six chairs round it. Opposite the window there is a wall unit with lots of books, a TV-set and a video cassette recorder. There are two comfortable armchairs and a small coffee table in the right-hand corner. There is also a sofa and an electric fire in our living room. We like the living room best of all, because in the evenings we gather there to have tea, watch TV, talk and rest.

My room is the smallest room in our flat, but it is very cosy and light. There is a bed, a wardrobe, a desk, an armchair and several bookshelves in my room. There is a thick carpet on the floor. The walls in my room are light-brown and there are some big posters on them. I like my room very much, but from time to time I change it round. I quite often move the bed and change the posters on the wall.

Our kitchen is large and light. It is very well-equipped. We have got a refrigerator, a freezer, a microwave oven, a coffeemaker and a toaster. We haven't got a dishwasher yet, because it is very expensive. But I'm sure we shall buy it in the near future.

 

 

ЗАДАНИЯ ПО ТЕКСТУ:

1. Причитайте текст и установите значение выделенных слов и предложений.

2. Сделайте перевод той части текста, в которой описана личная комната автора.

3. Определите, какие предложения из данного текста Вы могли бы использовать, рассказывая о своей квартире

4. Составьте письменно по образцу данного текста рассказ о своей квартире (не менее 12 предложений)

5. Complete the note with in, on or at.

 

 Dear Gordon,

Many thanks for agreeing to stay in the flat while I'm in Wales. I enclose the key and here' s the list of what's where that I promised you: If you lose this key, Mr. Johnson... the flat.................. the ground floor has a spare. If he's away, the landlord lives…

the building …. the end of the street. It's called Laurel Villa, and

he's Mr. Emerson. They both know you'll be there while I'm away.

The electricity and gas main switchers are... the wall … the back.

of the large cupboard... the study. You can turn the water off by the large tap

…the corner of the bathroom. I hope you won't need to. I've made a list of all

the useful phone numbers I can think of. It's stuck... the kitchen door. I hope you have a good time.

Much love,

Paul      

 

6. Match the following descriptions 1-5 with the type of house or home (a-e).

 

1 A single house that is completely separate from any other.

2 A pair of houses joined together.

3 Several houses joined together in a row.

4 It is sometimes found in high-rise buildings.

5 Usually a small house with a thatched roof.

a terraced houses. b a detachedhouse. c a flat. d a cottage. e semi-detached houses.

 

7. Act in pairs in the dialogue. Then change the roles.

 

 A. Greet the partner and ask him where he lives.

B: Tell your full address.

A: Ask if he has a flat or a house of his own.

B. Answer the question

A. Ask about the size of the flat (house) and all conveniences.

B. Complain of the small size of the flat

.

 

ВОПРОСЫ ДЛЯ ОБСУЖДЕНИЯ

В РЕЖИМЕ ДИАЛОГА И ПОЛИЛОГА

1. Do you live in a house or in a block of flats?

2. Which floor is your flat on?

3. Is your flat well-planned? Is it comfortable?

4. How many rooms are there in your flat?

5. Have you got a dining room (a sitting room, a study)?

6. Where do you usually have your meals?

7. Is there much furniture in your flat? Do you change it round from time to time?

8. What is there in your room?

9. Are there any pictures on the walls of your flat?

10: What is your kitchen like?

11. How often do you redecorate the rooms?

 

 

ДОПОНИТЕЛЬНЫЙ ВОКАБУЛЯР

Have you got a flat or a house of your own?

 I have a nice cottage in the country-side.

 They have a semi-detached house.

 468. He lives in a block of flats.

 Do you have a two-room or a three-room flat?

I've got a studio.

on the first floor = on the ground floor

 on the second floor = on the first floor

 in the basement

in the attics

 There is an elevator (lift) in our house.

 There are two bedrooms a sitting-room and a kitchen in my flat.

 a bathroom

a lavatory

Have you got a nursery for your children?

 I'd like to have a study.

 In the kitchen there are two tables.

... four stools.

... a gas-cooker.

... a fridge.

... a sink.

... some dish racks.

... a drawer.

... a cupboard.

 489. In the living room we have a sofa.

 490.... two armchairs.

 491.... a coffee table.

 492.... a TV-set.

 493.... a bookcase.

 494.... four chairs.

 495.... a standard-lamp.

 496.... a carpet.

 497.... curtains.

 498.... a picture.

 499.... a video player.

 500. In the bed-room one can see beds.

 501.... bedside-tables.

 502.... a wardrobe.

 503.... a (house) plant.

 504.... a fireplace.

 505. in the middle of the room

 506. in the right-hand corner

 507.in the left-hand corner

 508.at the wall

 509. opposite the window

 510. near the door

 511. a neighbour

 512. a room-mate

 

The American Home

     American apartments are usually described as one-bedroom (studio apartments), two-bedroom or three-bedroom apartments. Two- and three-bedroom apartments usually have a connecting living-room; frequently they have two bathrooms. Virtually all apartments have built-in closets with doors, which are used instead of wardrobes. Frequently apartments are without lights but have several outlets for table and floor lamps. The walls are often painted rather than wall-papered. The entrance generally is directly into the living-room area; halls are rarely in evidence. Floors are generally covered with wall-to wall carpeting. Apartment buildings usually have laundry facilities on the ground floor. Almost all apartments have refrigerators; most people now use microwave ovens, which provide very convenient and fast cooking. There are two types of apartments: a rented apartment and a condominium, which an individual owns rather than rents. In addition there are town-houses which are joint houses or apartments in a compact planned group in a town. Town-houses can be purchased or rented. Rented apartments can range from a few hundreds to thousands of dollars per month. The purchase price of condominiums and town-houses can range from thirty thousand to hundreds of thousands of dollars. A mobile home is the cheapest form of housing that can be purchased. Mobile homes can be moved from place to place by truck. Mobile homes are located in special mobile home parks, which are sometimes called mobile villages. They are usually on the outskirts of the cities. Retired people and young people with low income reside in mobile homes which can be purchased or rented.

 

 

IY. Коммуникативные задания для формирования навыков диалогического общения в пределах темы «МОЙ ДОМ. МОЯ КВАРТИРА»

№ 1 Вы собираетесь купить квартиру. Вы пришли в агентство недвижимости. Узнайте у агента, в каком районе лучше купить квартиру. Спросите, сколько стоит однокомнатная квартира, со всеми удобствами. Поинтересуйтесь, большие ли комнаты в квартире, высокие ли потолки, удобная ли планировка, куда выходят окна квартиры, есть ли балкон, лоджия. Поинтересуйтесь, сколько этажей в этом доме, есть ли лифт. Узнайте, в удобном ли месте расположен дом, далеко ли от дома находится остановка. Спросите, имеется ли детская площадка во дворе, удобная ли парковка для машин.

№ 2. Ваша подруга переехала в новую квартиру. Вы решили расспросить ее о квартире. Спросите, в каком районе находится квартира, какой дом, кирпичный или панельный, и т. д. Узнайте, какова общая площадь квартиры, сколько комнат и какие они, высокие ли потолки, имеются ли все необходимые удобства, есть ли телефон. Расспросите, на каком этаже находится квартира, есть ли балкон или лоджия, куда выходят окна, удобная ли планировка. Поинтересуйтесь, сделала ли она ремонт, обставила ли квартиру мебелью.  

№ 3. Ваш друг говорит, что недавно построил коттедж. Вы решили расспросить его о доме. Узнайте, какой у него дом, сколько этажей, большие ли комнаты и много ли их. Попросите описать каждую из комнат, узнайте, как обставлены комнаты, какая мебель. Поинтересуйтесь, есть ли в доме все необходимые удобства: отопление, водопровод. Спросите, есть ли в доме бассейн, сауна, веранда, балкон, чердак имеется ли в доме место для занятия спортом. Узнайте, нравится ли ему дом, хочет ли он что–нибудь в нем изменить.

Y Грамматический тренинг

Поставьте вопросы к выделенным словам или частям                    предложения.

1. Our fiat is on the fifth floor.

2. It’s very comfortable and well-planned.

3. We have all modern conveniences in our flat/

4.  There are three rooms, a kitchen, a bathroom and a hall in our flat.

5.  We can enjoy a lovely view of the river.

6. The largest room in our flat is the living room

7. We use it as a dining room and as a sitting room.

8. In the middle of the room there is a big table and six chairs round it.

9. Opposite the window there is a wall unit with lots of books /

        10. We like the living room best of all.

УКАЖИТЕ ПРАВИЛЬНЫЙ ОТВЕТ в некоторых заданиях правильных ответов больше одного):

1 '………..…… this week?' 'No, she's on holiday.'

A Is Susan working       В Does Susan work       С Does work Susan

2 I don't understand this sentence. What ………….?

A does mean this word  В does this word mean    С means this word

3 John …………… tennis once or twice a week.

A is playing usually В is usually playing С usually plays D plays usually

4 How …………….. now? Better than before?

A you are feeling     В do you feel         С are you feeling

5. It was a boring weekend, ………………anything.

A I didn't     В I don't do           С I didn't do

6. Tom ………… his hand when he was cooking the dinner.

A burnt           В was burning         С has burnt               

УКАЖИТЕ ПРАВИЛЬНЫЙ ОТВЕТ

2.1 Jim is away on holiday. He ……………. to Spain.

A is gone             В has gone               С has been

2.2 Everything is going well. We …………. any problems so far.

A didn't have         В don't have          С haven't had

2.3 Linda has lost her passport again. It's the second time this ……….

A has happened           В happens                С happened

2.4 You're out of breath. ………………..?

A Are you running     В Have you run        С Have you been running

2.4 Where's the book I gave you? What …………… with it?

A have you done       В have you been doing     С are you doing

2.5 We're good friends. We …………… each other for a long time.

A know  В have known      С have been knowing    D knew

2.7 Sally has been working here……………

A for six months     В since six months    С six months ago

2.8 It's two years……………Joe.

A that I don't see В that I haven't seen С since I didn't see D since I saw

2.9 They ……………out after lunch and they've just come back.

A went       В have gone          С are gone

2.10 The Chinese ……………punting.

A invented       В have invented       С had invented

2.11 Ian …………… in Scotland for ten years. Now he lives in London.

A lived       В has lived              С has been living

2.12The man sitting next to me on the plane was nervous because he ……………before.

A hasn't flown       В didn't fly         С hadn't flown     D wasn't flying

2.13 …………… a car when they were living in London?

A Had they   В Did they have    С Were they having  D Have they had

УКАЖИТЕ ПРАВИЛЬНЫЙ ОТВЕТ (в некоторых заданиях правильных ответов больше одного):

1 …………… tomorrow, so we can go out somewhere.

A I'm not working   В I don't work        С I won't work

3.2 That bag looks heavy, …………… you with it.

A I'm helping           В I'help            С I'll help

3.3 I think the weather …………… be nice later.

A will         В shall            С is going to

3.4 'Ann is in hospital.' 'Yes, I know. …………… her tomorrow.'

A 1 visit               В I'm going to visit                   С I'll visit

5 We're late. The film …………… by the time we get to the cinema.

A will already start     В will be already started С will already have started

6 Don't worry …………… late tonight.

A if I am         В when I am                  С when I'll be    D if I'll be

YI. ТЕСТОВЫЕ ЗАДАНИЯ ДЛЯ САМОКОНТРОЛЯ

УКАЖИТЕ ПРАВИЛЬНЫЙ ОТВЕТ:

Тест 1.

УКАЖИТЕ ПРАВИЛЬНЫЙ ОТВЕТ:

1. Before my son goes to bed I usually air the ……..

a. kitchen b. nursery c. sitting – room d. bathroom

2. As soon as we moved to our new flat our friends presented us with a lovely wall ……

a. curtains b. carpet c. drawer d. armchair

 

3. After dinner my mother washes dishes in the ……

a. sink b. dish racks c. gas-cooker d. fridge

 

4. I’m sure you like this wardrobe and you’ll put it in the ……..

a. lavatory b. bedroom c. bathroom d. study

5. We’ve bought a wonderful picture in the shop and put it …the wall.

a. on b. in c. at d. to

 

6. This ……. is of the same style as your bedroom and it matches it perfectly well.

a. TV set b. tape-recorder c. sofa d. bedside-tables

 

7. My friend bought an expensive piano yesterday but it was very difficult for him to get it into his flat because he lives …the15th floor.

a. at  b. on      c. in      d. of

 

8. I don’t know my new ………… who lives next door, because I return home very late.

a. neighbor b. room-mates c. neighbors d. room-mates

 

УКАЖИТЕ СООТВЕТСТВИЕ:

9.       1.On the floor                        a. carpet

   2. On the windows                  b. picture

                                                        c. curtains

                                                        d. clock

 

10.   1.in the corner                         a. nursery

         2. on the wall                          b. drawer

                                                              c. picture

                                                              d. TV-set

11.          1.A single house completely          a. a flat

separate from other houses.              b. semi-detached houses

         2.A pair of houses veined together. c. a cottage

                                                            d. a detached house

 

 

12.         1.overhead surface of the room       a. floor

         2.bottom                                           b. ceiling

                                                                  c. wall

                                                                  d. door

 

13.            1.attics                        a. the lowest part of a building                   

2.basement                   b. storage room

                                                c. garret

                                                d. repository

 

14.          1. conveniences                a. elevator

          2.lift                                  b. electricity and gas

                                                         c. accomodation

 

15.           1.cupboard                      a. to sllep on (in)

           2.wardrobe                      b. to keep dishes in

                                                   c. to keep clothes in

                                                   d. to eat with

 

 

Тест 2.

УКАЖИТЕ ПРАВИЛЬНЫЙ ОТВЕТ:

1. Being a student from another town, I share a room with my... in the dormitory.

a) room-mates b) group-mates c) class-mates d) professors

2. People usually have dinner in the...

a) bathroom b) lavatory c) study   d) dining-room

3. In my parents’ bedroom one can see nice... which stand on both sides of the bed.

a) bedside-tables b) curtains c) fireplace d) wardrobe

4. I don’t like urban life, that’s why I have a nice cottage in the...

a) city b) town c) country d) region

5. Nowadays you can watch films in the cinema and at home, if you have a...

a) tape-recorder b) video-player c) book-case d) standard-lamp

6. One can see a fridge, a gas-cooker, some dish racks in the...

a) study b) sitting-room c) kitchen d) bedroom

7. She’s going to give birth to a child, who’ll dwell in the...

a) kitchen b) lavatory c) nursery d) study

8. He’s a scientist, so he has several... to keep his numerous books.

a) pictures b) curtains c) bookcases d) coffee-table

 

УКАЖИТЕ СООТВЕТСТВИЕ:

9. 1. cupboard           a) we can keep clothes there

2. wardrobe           b) we can keep books there

                              c) we can keep flowers there

                                  d) we can keep plates there

 

 

10. 1. nursery             a) a room for children

2. dining-room      b) a room for studying

c) a room for eating

d) a room for washing yourself

 

11. 1. fridge                a) we can keep food there

2. gas-cooker        b) we can clean vegetables there

c) we can buy food there

d) we can cook food on it

 

12. 1. stool                  a) one can see it in the kitchen

2. armchair            b) one can see it in the sitting-room

c) one can see it in the lavatory

d) one can see it in the bathroom

 

13. 1. coffee-table       a) one can see it on both sides of the bed

2. bedside-tables    b) one can see it in the lavatory

c) one can see it in the bathroom

d) one can see it between two armchairs

 

14. 1. group-mate         a) a person who shares a room with you

2. room-mate          b) a person who plays football with you

c) a person who shares your views

d) a person who studies with you

 

15. 1.a two-room flat  a) a flat which contains two rooms

2.a four-room flat b) a flat which contains five rooms

c) a block of flats

d) a flat which contains four rooms

 

Тест 3.

УКАЖИТЕ ПРАВИЛЬНЫЙ ОТВЕТ.

My aunt lives in a … of flats.

a) House   b) Block      c) Cottage

Her flat is … floor

a) On the first b) Under the first     c) In the first

We usually have our breakfast in the…

a) Bedroom                   b) Sitting-room          c) Kitchen

In the night we sleep in the…

a) Bedroom b) Kitchen     c) Sitting-room

She has a nice … in the countryside

a) block of flats b) cottage c) room    

I share my room with my sister, she is my...

a) room-mate      b) heighbour   c) fellow-member

We have nice … living in the house next to ours.

a) room-mates          b) neighbours         c) fellow-students

There are two … in the bedroom.

a) lifts b) fridges     c) beds

 

In the kitchen there is a…

a) bed                             b) fridge                     c) armchair

УКАЖИТЕ СООТВЕТСТВИЕ.

1. Flat                a) kitchen                  

2. House            b) garden

                            c) car

                           d) lift

 

1. Bedroom       a) bedside - tables

2. Kitchen         b) video player

                           c) elevator

                           d) fridge

1. Kitchen            a) gas – cooker

2. Living – room  b) lavatory

                              c) nursery

                              d) arm – chair

 

1. Sink                 a) hall

2. Wardrobe        b) lift

                             c) kitchen

                             d) bedroom

 

1. Neighbour         a) flat

2. Room-mate       b) room

                               c) attics

                               d) basement

 

1. Plates                 a) kitchen

2. Toys                  b) hall

                               c) lavatory

                               d) nursery

 

 

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