Ex. 1. Fill in the correct word from the list. Choose any phrase and make up a sentence.

Objective, in your own, opening and closing, original, thesis, one, shed, multi-paragraph, condensed, supporting, preliminary, minor.

e.g. condensed ………………version ……………………………….picture ………………………………..words ……………………………….details …………………………………lines …………………………….summary

…………………………………text …………….………………… ideas ………………………………by one ……………………………statement ……………………………...light on …………………………………steps

 

Ex. 2. In a summary, what verbs can we use speaking about an author? Group the verbs in the list according to the headings. Be sure you know all the verbs.

Claim, state, argue, contend, suggest, report, explain, discuss, criticize, recommend, maintain, argue against, illustrate, posit, write, insist, emphasize, point out, mention, go on with, stress, examine, analyze,  inform, conclude, propose, reveal, focus.

STRONG ARGUMENT… e.g. claim ……………………………………………………………….

NEUTRAL … e.g. state. …………………………………………………………………………...

COUNTERARGUMENT …………………………………………………………………………...

SUGGESTION …………………………………………………………………………………….

CRITICISM………………………………………………………………………………………..

Ex. 3. What introductory words and phrases can we use in a summary? Group the words in the list around the bubbles according to the headings.

At the beginning; first;  at the end; in the first part; in the final part/ section; in the next part; in the main part; in the introduction; then; afterwards; at last; moreover; in (the) conclusion; in addition to that; next; finally; summing up his / her thoughts.

Ex. 4. Study the examples. Using the words and phrases from the exercises above, make up sentences according to the frames [3].

e.g. The article “Gold and Silver” by Joe Lawrence, found in the September 3, 2002 issue of Newsweek on pages 29-32, states that gold and silver are still the precious metals to invest in because their value never goes down.

 

In the article “Gold and Silver” (Newsweek; September 3, 2002; pp. 29-3), Joe Lawrence states that gold and silver are still the precious metals to invest in because their value never goes down.

 

In conclusion, the author makes several assumptions of silver and gold investment growth in the nearest future.

1. The article ____________by _________________, found in the ______________ issue of

                     (title)                        (author's last name) (date: M/D/Y)

______________________ on pages __________, states that ____________.

 (name of the journal)                                                                (main idea)

 

2.___________'s article on ______________ (year) discusses the _____________.
(author's last name)           (topic)            (main idea)

 

3. __________________, in his/her article, "________________" argues that ____________.
(author's last name, year)   (title of the article) (main idea)

 

4. According to ___________________ (year), __________________________________.
                  (author's last name) (main idea)

 

5. In the article _______________ (_______________________________________________),

                       (title of the article)              (title of the journal; date of issue M/D/Y; pgs)

____________________ states that ________________________.

(author’s last name)                             (main idea)

 

6. _______________, the author/ researcher/ scientist/ reporter _____________________ that…

(introductory word)                                                                   (any appropriate verb)

 

Ex. 5. Translate into English.

1. Я сократила свой реферат до 30 страниц, и все-таки он еще очень длинный. Придется выпустить детали.

2. Наконец-то он добрался до сути!

3. Я знаю, что мне надо бросить курить. Но я не могу отказать себе в удовольствии выкурить сигарету после еды или после лекции.

4. Не перебивайте своего товарища, когда он отвечает. Это невежливо.

5. Боюсь, я не смогу написать реферат. Я не уловила главное в этой статьe.

 

Ex. 6. Play out a dialogue with your partner combining the remarks from the table.

A	Why, Ann! What a pleasant surprise!	Never expected to see you here. What’s brought you here?
B	Hello, Kate! Glad to see you!	Fancy meeting you here. It is a small world. It’s good to see you.
A	How are you getting on with your article (conference paper, summary, thesis)? Remember when we met last time, you were working hard on it.
B	Fine, Thank you. I’ve finished it.	I’m nearly through with it. Not too well, I’m afraid. Got stuck, you know. Nothing to boast off. Could be better.
A	My congratulations. I knew you would manage it.	Sorry to hear that. Can I be of any help? I am sorry. Well, if the worst comes to the worst, you can speak to Harry but don’t put it off till the last moment. You know Harry… Take it easy. All in good time. I’m sure you will make it.
B	Thank you. I must be going (running) at the moment. Hope to see you soon.	Not really. Thank you. I feel like doing it myself. I must be off. It’s been nice meeting you. I’ve got things to do. See you later. I’ve got an appointment with my advisor. See you soon.
A	Keep in touch.	Keep well. Take care of yourself. Hope we meet again.

 

SKILLS

Find an article in English related to the topic of your thesis and write its one-page summary following the tips below [4]

1. Begin with a good introductory phrase. See ex. 4 for a possible model.

2. Be sure to give a full reference for the article in the first sentence.

Follow the examples above (ex. 4) or below:

for printed article: Serwer A (1997) Michael Dell Turns the PC World Inside Out. Fortune VI (8): 76-86.

for on-line article: Disney, Sears. Walmart Clothes Made at Bangladeshi Factory Where Fire Killed 112. (2012, November 28). Fox News.com. Retrieved from

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/11/28/disney-sears-clothes-made-at-bangladeshi-factory-where-fire-killed-112/

3. Mention the major aspects/factors/reasons that are discussed in the article. Discuss each supporting point in a separate paragraph. Introduce it in the first (topic) sentence.

Example: The first major area in which women have become a powerful force is politics.

Other phrases to use:

• The author goes on to say that...
• The article (author) further states that...
• (Author's last name) also states/maintains/argues that...
• (Author's last name) also believes that...
• (Author's last name) concludes that…

 

 

[1] Based on: Матюшкина-Герке Т.И. и др. Учебник англ. яз. Для II курса ин-тов и фак. иностр. яз. – М.: Высш. школа, 1974. – С. 31 – 38.

[2] Based on: Writing a Summary. URL: http://homepage.smc.edu/reading_lab/writing_a_summary.htm (дата обращения 22.03.2013); How to Write a Summary. URL: http://depts.washington.edu/owrc/Handouts/How%20to%20Write%20a%20Summary.pdf (дата обращения 22.03.2013); Bauer-Ramazani, Cristine. How to Write a Summary with In-Text Citations. URL: http://academics.smcvt.edu/cbauer-ramazani/AEP/EN104/summary.htm (дата обращения 22.03.2013).

[3] Based on: How to Write a Summary// Maria College. URL: mariacollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/HOW_TO_WRITE_A_SUMMARY.doc (дата обращения 22.03.2013).

[4] Bauer-Ramazani, Cristine. Op. cit.