Pay attention to the difference of the meanings of the words

 

 

1.3. Study the time:

7.00 – It’s seven o’clock.

8.15 – It’s a quarter past eight.

9.20. – It’s twenty past nine.

9.45. – It’s a quarter to ten.

11.50. – It’s ten to twelve.

12.30. – It’s h alf past twelve.

14.05. - It’s five past 2 p.m.

1.4. Match the words in the left-hand column with the definitions in the right-hand column:

1. oversleep 2. get to sleep 3. have a nap 4. have a late night 5. have a lie-in 6. live on my own 7. have a lunch break 8. get to work 9. stay in 10. go out 11. have a rest 12. come round 13. a cleaner 14. to do washing 15. the washing-up

1. stay at home 2. wash the dishes 3. relax and do nothing 4. sleep too long 5. a person who cleans 6. succeed in sleeping 7. a short sleep 8. wash the clothes 9. go to bed very late 10. visit me at the house 11. leave the house for social reasons 12. arrive to work 13. stop work for lunch 14. without other people 15. stay in bed until late

 

 

· 2. Read and translate the text:

My every day activities are quite routine. They do not differ much from those of any other student. On weekdays I usually get up at 6.30. My mother or an alarm-clock wakes me up. I make my bed, open the window and do my morning exercises. Then I go to the bathroom where I clean my teeth, wash my face and hands and take a shower. I dress, brush my hair and go to the kitchen.

Now I am ready for breakfast. For breakfast I usually have toasted bread, fried eggs and a cup of tea or coffee. After it I put on my coat, take my bag and leave for the University.

As I live far from the University it takes me 40 minutes to get there by bus. I don’t want to be late for the first lesson so I come to the University a few minutes before the bell. I leave my coat in the cloakroom and go upstairs to the classroom.

The lesson begin at a quarter past eight. We usually have 3-4 lessons every day. We have lectures, seminars, practical classes. At 20 past one p.m. we have a break. Sometimes I go to the canteen to have a snack. When our lessons are over I go home. Sometimes I go to the library after classes to write a report.

As a rule I have something substantial for dinner. Then I have a short rest: read books or magazines, make some telephone calls or have a nap of an hour or two.

 

 

In the evening I first do my homework. We study many subjects at the University so it takes me two-three hours to get ready for the lessons. I have some troubles with English that is why I work with the dictionary and learn grammar rules. Then when I have some free time I go for a walk, meet friends, we chat about our student life and current events. Sometimes I prefer to stay at home. I watch TV, play computer games or to tell the truth do nothing. At 7 or 8 o’clock I have supper alone or with my family.

At 11 o’clock I go to the bathroom, clean teeth and go to bed. As I am usually very tired I fall asleep fast.

 

 

· 3. Grammar focus

Present Simple	Present Continuous
- Things you usually do I\you\we\they V: I get up at 7. He\she\it Vs He gets up at 8. Markers: Usually Always Sometimes Every day… Seldom Often Past simple -Things you did in the past I\you\we\they\he\she\it Ved \ 2d form I got up at 9, cleaned my teeth. Markers: Yesterday Last week, year, month… …ago	- Things you are doing now. I am He\she\it is getting up We\they\you are Markers: Now At this moment   Future Simple -Things you will do I\you\we\they\he\she\it will V I will get up at 10. Markers: Tomorrow Next… In a …

 

Types of questions 1. General question. Are you a student? Yes, I am\ No, I am not. Do you go to the Academy every day? Yes. I do\ No, I don’t.   2. Alternative question. Are you 17 or 18 years old? I am 18. Does your mother or an alarm clock wake you up? My mother does.   3. Special question. Where do you study? At the Academy. When do you get up? At 8 o’clock. What do you do at 9? I have lessons. Why are you late? Because I overslept. Where does your friend go after study? To the swimming pool.

 

 

Communication skills

 

4.1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions when necessary:

1. I usually get … …half…six.

2. My brother goes…bus …the University.

3. What do you have…breakfast?

4. Our classes begin…a quarter…eight.

5. The students have dinner…their canteen or …home.

6. …classes I have …of an hour.

7. I have some troubles…math.

8. …dinner we go…a walk.

9. … the evening I play …computer games, listen…the radio.

 

 

4.2. State the type of question and answer them:

1. When does your working day begin?

2. Who wakes you up? When?

3. What do you have for breakfast?

4. How long does it take you to get to the University?

5. Do you live in a hostel?

6. Is there a library at your University?

7. How many lessons do you usually have?

8. Do you go to the University on foot or by bus?

9. When are you lessons over?

10. Where do you have dinner?

11. What do you do in the evening?

12. When do you go to the bed?

13. Do you like to study at the University?

 

4.3. Complete the sentences:

1. It …me…minutes to get to the University.

2. It…my mother ….minutes to cook dinner.

3. In the morning I always…breakfast.

4. In the evening we sometimes…

5. I …troubles with…

6. I …shower in the morning and in the evening.

7. Students from our group often …part in performances.

8. I usually go to the University by bus but sometimes I …a taxi.

9. In the afternoon I….a nap of an hour or two.

10. At the weekend my friends and I…

11. As a rule I have dinner at home but when we ….four lessons I …a snack in …

12. My working day lasts…

 

4.4. Put down the questions to the following answers:

…….

- I entered the University last year.

……..

- I have tea for breakfast.

……..

- We have three lessons every day.

……..

- I study at Tyumen State University.

……..

- I’ll have three exams this term.

…….

- I didn’t shave this morning because I didn’t have time.