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UNIT 1 Communication

Vocabulary:

To digress (отступать от темы); to rambler (говорить бессвязно); reasonable pace.

What makes a good communicator?

  1.  doesn’t rambler;
  2.  doesn’t digress too often; long digressions
  3.  doesn’t  interrupt;
  4.  doesn’t get easily sidetracked

  1.  speak at a reasonable pace
  2.  has charisma
  3.  maintain good posture

  1.  show interest in other people
  2.  has awareness of body language
  3.  clarify difficult expressions
  4.  explain clearly
  5.  extensive vocabulary
  6.  maintains eye contact
  7.  attractive appearance
  8.  use engaging tone

Idioms:

  1.  Actions speak louder than words;
  2.  Think before you speak;
  3.  Get a word in edgeways (get a chance to say smth);
  4.  Hear on the grapevine (hear about a rumor);
  5.  Be on the same wavelength (share similar ideas);
  6.  Get straight to the point (talk about the most important immediately);
  7.  Have a quick word with someone (briefly talk to someone).
  8.  Burst into (laugher);
  9.  Run out of (things to say);
  10.  The life of the party;
  11.  Hold central stage;

Expressions:

  1.  Stick to the point and don’t lose the train of thought
  2.  Talk in a logical way so it Is easy to follow
  3.  Get off the point and start talking about unrelated subject
  4.  Make things easy to understand by giving reasons

  1.  Who is a good communicator for you? Why?

  1.  Tell about a situation when you had communicative problems.

  1.  How do you feel when someone interrupts you?

  1.  Is it always bad to digress when talking?

  1.  How to you deal with somebody who is rambling?

  1.  What techniques you use to explain complicated things?

Speeches

Gives a warning; outlines a hope; asks to make a choice; makes a promise.

Techniques:  repetition; tripling (saying things in threes); contrast; a quote.

  1.  Do you think people are born as good communicators or everyone can develop necessary skills?
  2.  Does it irritate you when people don’t get straight to the point?
  3.  When was the last time you were on the same wavelength with someone?
  4.  Who was the last person to ask to have a quick word with you?
  5.  What have you heard on the grapevine recently?

Women and men in communication

Women

Men

Comm. is a way of establishing connections and negotiating relationships

Comm. is a way to preserve independence and maintain status

Emphasis is placed on displaying similarities and matching experiences

Exhibiting knowledge and skills by holding central stage (through verbal performance)

From childhood girls criticize those who try to appear better than others

Men learn how to use talking as a way to keep attention

Prefer private speaking

Prefer public speaking

  1.  What problems have you experienced recently communicating with women and men?

Sharing a flat

  1.  Set up the house rules and make sure everyone follows it;
  2.  Find same interests with your flatmates;
  3.  Be polite and calm;
  4.  Be flexible ad willing to compromise;
  5.  Respect roommate’s stuff, don’t borrow anything without the permission;
  6.  Don’t have unreasonably high expectations about your relationships.

UNIT 2 Environment

Vocabulary:

  1.  Open spaces
  2.  Crime rate
  3.  Noise pollution
  4.  Detached house
  5.  Cosmopolitan atmosphere
  6.  Rush hours
  7.  Magnificent scenery

  1.  Stunning views
  2.  Transport connections
  3.  Apartment block
  4.  Mindless vandalism
  5.  Abandoned cars
  6.  Traffic congestion

  1.  What do you like/dislike about your area?

  1.  Noise from traffic
  2.  Graffiti
  3.  People drinking on the streets
  4.  Abandoned vehicles
  5.  Dog mess
  6.  Air pollution
  1.  Litter/rubbish
  2.  Vandalism
  3.  Noise from neighbors
  4.  Old houses
  5.  Homeless people
  6.  Shrugging off people

Expressions:

  1.  Access to all the cultural events and shops;
  2.  Leveliness of the city, being surrounded by people;
  3.  Feel the constant buzz of activity;
  4.  Litter that people drop on the streets;
  5.  Develop “immunity” to noises

  1.  Would you prefer to live in urban/rural area? Why?

Government priorities for environment

Vocabulary: air pollution, animals’ extinction, global warming, wastage, air pollution/water pollution/nuclear pollution, deforestation.

Problems:

1. High level of air pollution, water pollution;
2. A great quantity of industrial waste;
3. High level of radiation;
4. Deforestation;
5. Declining/reducing of forests because of fires;
6. Lack of green sites/parks in the region;
7. Extinction of rare species of flora and fauna;

The main goal of the government should be to improve the environmental condition in our region, consequently improving the quality of life and health.

Solutions:

1. The formation/development of Ecological literacy/culture;
2. To reduce air, noise and water pollution by means of implementing environmentally friendly equipment at factories and plants; by using alternative sources of energy (wind, solar);
3. Reconstruction of natural ecological systems.

These measures will lead to ecological improvement in our region.

Extreme environment (be able to talk about any extreme environment)

Tornadoes, droughts, earthquakes, hurricane, tsunamis, volcanoes.

 http://www.ready.gov/natural-disasters - helpful link

Tornadoes are nature’s most violent storms. Tornadoes can cause fatalities and devastate a neighborhood in seconds. Tornadoes appear when warm and cool air come into contact, causing a rotating wall cloud to form. A tornado appears as a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.  Safe places in case of tornado are basements or any underground spaces.

Tornado Watch - tornadoes are possible. Remain alert for approaching storms. Tornado Warning - a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately.

Alternative sources of energy (be able to talk about any source of energy)

Fossil fuels, wind energy, solar energy, wave energy, nuclear energy.

Wind Power

Wind energy harnesses the power of the wind to propel the blades of wind turbines. The rotation of turbine blades is converted into electrical current by means of an electrical generator. 

Pros: wind power produces no pollution that can damage the environment; since wind generation is a renewable source of energy, we will never run out of it.

Cons: consistent wind is needed for continuous power generation. If wind speed decreases, less electricity is generated; large wind farms can have a negative effect on the scenery.

Solar Power

Solar power works by trapping the sun's rays into solar cells where this sunlight is then converted into electricity.

Pros:  renewable resource (as long as the Sun exists, its energy will reach Earth); solar power generation releases no water or air pollution;

Cons: solar power does not produce energy if the sun is not shining, nighttime and cloudy days seriously limit the amount of energy produced; solar power stations can be very expensive to build.

UNIT 3 Sport

Idioms:

  1.  Be on the ball (be able to think or react quickly);
  2.  Move the goalposts (change the rules);
  3.  Take your eye off the ball (lose concentration);
  4.  A level playing field (a fair situation);
  5.  A whole new ball game (a completely different/new situation);
  6.  Score an own ball (say smth which has the opposite effect to your intention);
  7.  Start the ball rolling (start smth happening).

Expressions:

Truly remarkable person; definitely the greatest; amazing/incredible achievement; I’d like to stress that; particularly impressed with; undoubtedly; what is extraordinary; above all.

  1.  What sport do you like? Why?
  2.  What is your favorite sportsman? (Prepare a talk about his achievements, competitive level, and personal qualities).

Does sport bring people together or divide them

Unites people

Divides people
  1.  Cooperation and collaboration in a team
  2.  Peace in the world (wars are not allowed during Olympics)
  3.  Brings up the national spirit
  4.  Sportsmen are able to raise charity funds
  5.  Disabled people can take part in Paralympics
  1.  Conflicts (between fan teams)
  2.  Competitive atmosphere
  3.  Loneliness (less time for family)
  4.  Some might be considered to be overpaid that makes other people envy

MARTIAL ARTS (boxing, wrestling, karate, judo)

Vocabulary: self-defense; self-control; discipline; flexibility; agility; coordination; calmness.

Advantages and disadvantages of martial arts:

Advantages

Disadvantages
  1.  Increases mental discipline
  2.  Develops flexibility, agility, coordination
  3.  Improves self-defense skills
  4.  Releases the stress
  5.  Brings self-confidence
  1.  Potentially harmful; physical hurt
  2.  May become overconfident
  3.  Increases chances of young fighters to be involved in street fights

Equality in sport

Men and women should be equal

Shouldn’t be equal
  1.  They have equal rights so might compete with anybody they wish
  2.  Some sports don’t require strength (golf, horse riding, figure skating)
  1.  Different levels of physical strength
  2.  Sports were historically created for men
  3.  Women are 8% less proficient
  4.  Different psychological aspects (female’s natural weakness)
  5.  Sports  negatively affect women’s reproductive functions

Sportsmen are paid too much

Sportsmen deserve their earnings

Sportsmen are overpaid
  1.  They provide entertainment
  2.  They have put in years of hard work, trainings
  3.  They are the best at what they can do so they should be paid accordingly
  4.  Have the ability to enhance people’s lives by their achievements
  1.  Don’t contribute much to the society
  2.  Not using their wealth in a positive way
  3.  Can be bad role models for young people due to their extravagant way of life




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