Учебно-методическое пособие для студентов 1 курса Екатеринбург (стр. 16 из 16)

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

Составьте предложения со словами ниже:

· content, abridged;

· to revise, to improve;

· exception, conversational phrase;

· foreign language, knowledge.

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.

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?

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

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.

- 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. ____________________________________

- 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).

_________________________________________

- 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.

______________________________________

- 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. ______________________________________

- 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

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.

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

Why I'm in love now

I don't know

Why I'm in love now

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

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

1. Богацкий И.С., Дюканова Н.М. Бизнес-курс английского языка [Текст]: Словарь-справочник/ Под общей ред. Богацкого И.С. – 5-е изд., испр. – Киев: ООО «ИП Логос-М», 2007 – 352 с.

2. Голицинский Ю.Б. Грамматика: Сборник упражнений [Текст] : 6-е изд., - СПб.: КАРО, 2007. – 544 с.

3. Пароятникова А.Д., Полевая М.Ю. Английский язык для гуманитарных вузов: Учебник [Текст] : 2-е изд., испр. и доп. – М.: Высш. шк., 1998. – 367 с.

4. Хведченя Л.В., Хорень Р.В. Английский для поступающих в вузы [Текст] : 10-е изд., испр. – Мн.: Выш. шк., 1999. – 431 с.

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