Yer students. Module 1nd 2 Crd 1 nd 2
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Vocabulary and Questions for discussion
at the Winter Term Credit and Spring Term Exam (2nd-year students).
Module 1and 2 (Card 1 and 2).
People around you.
Who: family members, friends, acquaintance, business associate, classmate / group-mate, fellow student, flat mate, ex-boy-friend, neighbour, colleague, partner; to get on with
Family life: marriage, divorce; to be / get married / divorced; to marry smb; to bring up / raise children; to start a family, one-parent family, nuclear, average family; twins, a half-brother
Appearance: good-looking, natural-looking, attractive, gorgeous, ordinary
Height: tall, short, average height
Build: slim, fat, athletic, average built, a bit overweight, to be fit
Age: young, old, middle-aged, he’s in his (early, mid, late) teens/ twenties
Hair: straight, long, short, wavy, shiny, going grey
Skin: dark, pale, tanned, smooth
Clothes: casual, old-fashioned, fashionable, smart, designer clothes; to be well-dressed
Character/qualities, personality: patient, sympathetic, careful, honest, well-mannered, well-qualified, good with (people, money, etc.), cheerful, enthusiastic, good-hearted, self-confident, a good talker, ambitious, career-minded, malicious person, computer nerd, vegetarian
Describing a person: to look like, to look alike, to be different from / similar to, similarity, to have smth in common; career, education, marital status, likes / dislikes; he is the sort of person who.., she is someone who…
Questions for discussion:
- What kind of people do we usually deal with?
- Who are your nearest and dearest? What kind of relationship do you have with them?
- In what way is your family different from others?
- What are your relatives like? (What are their positive and negative qualities?)
- Why are people’s personalities sometimes very similar?
- What are your friends like?
- What do they do?
- What do they like doing? What kind of hobby do they have? How do they spend time?
- What kind of clothes do they usually wear?
- Are you similar to any of them? Why?
- Who do you like best? Why?
How you spend your time.
To study hard, to attend / skip lectures and seminars, to do a course, to do homework / to do housework, to work long hours, to stay in / to go out, to eat out, to entertain friends / to visit friends, to spend time doing smth, to have free time / time off, to have a good time, to have fun, to relax, to do smth for relaxation, to play / watch sports, leisure activities, to share national passion, to have enough time for socializing (social life), to keep busy, to do well
To enjoy / like /dislike / hate doing, to be good at, to be into, to be interested in, to waste time doing smth, a waste of time
Adverbs of frequency: often, frequently, occasionally, from time to time, at weekends, once/ three times a week
Questions for discussion:
- What do you usually do on weekdays and at weekends?
- How do you spend time at university? What do you need to do well at university?
- What do you do for relaxation?
- What do you absolutely love doing? What do you really enjoy doing?
- What are you interested in? What are you good at?
- What do you hate doing because it’s a waste of time?
Module 3 (Card 3).
Cities and Countries
Vocabulary
The biggest in the world, the second (largest), most (densely populated) place in the world, area, population, by far (the biggest), the biggest…of all; the same as, very similar to, slightly / completely different from; a place to stay / to eat / to enjoy, public services, sports facilities, urban problems (crime, pollution, overpopulation, traffic congestion), efficient and cheap transport, historical sights, nice walks and views, beautiful scenery, beautiful spots, industrial area, spectacular coastline, a famous tourist attraction, a very popular tourist destination.
City: crowded, exciting, cosmopolitan, noisy, old-fashioned, peaceful, ugly, touristy, famous for
The best / worst thing about the city .., it gives the whole city a different atmosphere
Trip: to start, to finish; to visit, to stay, …is worth a visit / visiting; there is so much beautiful scenery to see, it’s quite a journey; to do sightseeing, to name just a few, itinerary
Traditional food / drink / music, to try typical food, particularly popular amongst Russians; difference in social behavior, perfectly normal worldwide, equally acceptable for… to do smth
Questions for discussion:
- Where is the city located? Is it big / enormous/ small / old / new?
- What is its population?
- Does it have any typical urban problems?
- Is it touristy / popular tourist destination?
- What are its famous sights?
- What are the places to spend time? Which place do you like best / least?
- What are the best / worst things about living there?
- Where is the country situated? What is its capital city?
- What language is spoken there? What is special about its culture?
- Is there much scenery to enjoy? Where exactly?
- What are the places to visit? To go out? What is it you should definitely visit?
- What is worth seeing? What is worth a visit? What is it famous for?
- What is a must to do in this country?
- What is the best place to drink and to eat? To buy souvenirs? To stay?
- What is the best way to travel about this country?
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Module 4 (Card 4).
Life Story.
Vocabulary
Life experience, things that usually happen in one’s life (be born, leave school, go to / graduate from university, get a degree, leave home, start work, retire, move house
Famous people: have strong principles, be exceptionally talented, achieve a lot, brief biographical details, personal achievements, what kind of person s/he seems to be, why you particularly admire him / her
Questions for discussion:
1. Do you know many life stories of the people who made a successful career?
2. Have you got an idol? What is his or her life story?
3. Whose life story strikes you most?
4. Which facts do you find most interesting?
5. Do you believe you will be lucky to achieve a lot in your life?
6. What is the role of luck? What are ingredients of success?
7. What is your ambition?
Module 5 (Card 6).
Jobs and Careers.
Vocabulary
To have particular / vague plans for the future, intend to do smth, to think of doing smth, to apply for a job, application letter, covering letter, CV, resume, to enclose, applicant, candidate, to be interviewed for a job, to arrange an interview, to be available, advantages / disadvantages to a job, to be fully qualified, to train as (a surgeon, an accountant, a social worker etc.), to be experienced / inexperienced, to be responsible for, to have lots of responsibilities, to have a lot of job opportunities, to work for / at / with / as, to work from home, to be self-employed, office work, to recruit for positions, employment agency, vacancy, management and office staff, to look forward to doing smth, to earn money
Job: well-paid / badly paid; challenging, stressful, hard work physically, work long hours / shifts, training and qualifications, skills, job satisfaction, variety, creative, accountant, lawyer, designer, receptionist, architect, tiring, rewarding, full-time / part-time job, duties, salary, benefits, flexible, temporary position, be suited / not suited for a job
Questions for discussion:
- What jobs do you know? What are they like?
- If you could choose any job in the world, what would you choose? Why?
- Can you think of any jobs that you would particularly hate to do? Why?
- Are there any jobs that women or men are naturally better suited for?
- What job are you suited for? Why?
- Will you apply for this job? What will you write in your CV?
- Do you know how to behave at the interview for a job?
- What are your positive and negative points (strengths and weaknesses)?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages to the job you like?
- What are the responsibilities? What does the job involve? Will you have job satisfaction?
- What skills are useful / essential? Why is it essential to have plenty of experience?
- Do you expect to be well-paid? What salary is most likely to be offered to you?
- Will it be a problem to find a vacancy? Are there many job opportunities for you?
- What qualification is in great demand nowadays?
- Will you need to have fluent language skills to make a good career?
Критерии оценки ответа на экзамене.
- Уровень владения языком (активной лексикой и грамматикой) конкретного УМК (Cutting Edge III). Правильное и сознательное использование разнообразных моделей. Количество фраз, соответствующих пройденным моделям.
- Логически связное и чётко структурированное высказывание по теме. Содержание, отвечающее теме или ситуации.
- Владение техникой пересказа. Умение отличать главное от второстепенного (сжимать длинное в более краткое без потери ключевых слов и идей).
- Степень свободы: умение быстро продуцировать неподготовленные высказывания с использованием изученного материала, адекватная реакция на вопросы преподавателя. Персонализация высказываний (собственные, оригинальные идеи и мнения).
- Предварительная оценка (работа в течение года, качество выполнения тестов, в том числе экзаменационных).
Module 6 (Card 7 and Card 9).
News and Media.
Vocabulary
Newspaper article, to surf the TV channels, to watch much TV, favourite (TV / radio) programme, to be on, the right amount of commercials, live sports coverage, children’s programme, to include violence, long complicated murder mysteries or thrillers, series / soap opera, sit-com, talk show / chat show, interviews with politicians, game show, documentary, TV presenter, host / hostess, cameraman, journalist, newsreader, news reporter, to cover events, news agency, advert, phone-in radio programme
Astonishing / astonished, interesting / interested, boring / bored, worrying / bored, shocking / shocked, upsetting / upset, confusing / confused, embarrassing / embarrassed, surprising / surprised, exciting excited, disappointing / disappointed, pleasing / pleased, terrifying / terrified
Events: (natural) disaster, lucky escape, injury, election, incident, discovery, crime, assault, assassination, terrorist attack
Extreme adjectives: brilliant, tragic, furious, fascinating
- What media do we get news from? What news agencies do you know?
- What mass medium is the most efficient (the fastest and the most reliable)?
- Is news always one hundred per cent true? Why?
- How do you prefer to get the news? Why? Do you like ‘infortainment’ news programmes?
- Why is it important to know the latest events?
- What is the most important / interesting story in the news at the moment?
- What are your TV priorities? What is the secret of success of these channels / programmes? What do you usually feel when you watch TV?
- Why are commercials so annoying? Can TV do without them? What is their positive side?
- Why is TV one of the best ways to relax for many people?
- What are the disadvantages of the series?
- Why do many people like listening to the radio?
- What radio stations offer phone-ins? Have you ever tried to call to such a programme? Why?
Entertainment.
Vocabulary
Music fan, be into (jazz), to get tickets through the usual ticket agencies, to have a good night out, club goer, that sounds like my kind of thing; a production of a new play by… at..; it stars…, it is called.., it’s directed by.., it’s about..; to phone in a radio programme, to air your views, caller, what’s on your mind; to be convinced by the acting of.., the whole film is pretty much of a cliché from start to finish, I found the whole thing very predictable – the characters and the situation aren’t very original, N. gives a very good performance, the photography is good, I found the whole thing a bit dull, it’s not the best film by any means
- How do people usually entertain themselves?
- What does an active way of life mean? Are you a club goer? Why do you (dis)like it?
- What are the best ways to have a good time for people who prefer to stay in rather than go out?
- What is positive about watching a lot of films?
- Who is your favourite film director / film star? What is your favourite film? What genre is it? What is it about?
- How often do you listen to your favourite radio channel? Is it relaxing / amusing / informative? Why do many people like this way of spending their free time?
- Why do so many people like listening to music?
Module 7 (Card 8).
Visiting different cultures
Vocabulary
Normally, generally, on the whole, social behaviour, socializing, be careful about how you behave, typical of, individual differences do survive, particularly popular amongst, to favour smth, American culture is everywhere, differences in the social behaviour, the (vast) majority of people worldwide, ‘equally acceptable’, the biggest differences between, to treat (children), to be treated the same, important national differences, time-keeping, quite normal, quite usual, when eating a meal, to serve food, to expect food to be served, to help oneself, it is not very common for… (to do smth), they normally (do smth), something you find surprising about customs in other countries, adapt to local customs, to have no difficulty in adapting, to have strict rules about, to be acceptable, to avoid giving offence, an attitude, to meet, to introduce, to go round to a friend’s house, to accept or refuse, shake hands, leave a tip, there are a lot of things that are different (the way you…), another thing that people might find very different is.., it’s very rude (to do smth), the polite way to.., in a (less) formal situation, there is a traditional (greeting), in public, to respect, to show respect towards, it is (not) respectful to, to insult, it’s not the same as (in Russia), in Russia you can.., people tend to.., famous for (hospitality), to find tips useful
Questions for discussion
- What kind of things would a visitor to a foreign country need to know?
- Why do some people have difficulties in adapting to other cultures?
- What should you know about how to behave?
- Are there any social customs in other countries that are very different from your country?
- Are there any things that you find surprising?
- What is not acceptable for younger people to do in public in most countries?
- What is not acceptable to do in more formal situations?
- Are modern cultures moving closer to each other?
- Is the influence of American culture increasing in Russia as well as in other European countries? Why?
- What is special about Russia (addressing people, meeting and greeting, gestures, public behaviour, at a meal, dress code, important do’s and don’ts)?
- What tips would you give to a visitor to your country? Explain your choice.
- Why is it always good to try national food when you visit another country? What is your favourite national dish?
Module 8 (Card 10).
Things around you.
Vocabulary
Computer nerd, technophobe, computer user, cyber space, cyberbuddy, to exchange information, electronic equipment, essential piece of equipment in every (office), to invent, inventor, invention, light bulb, good commercial sense, to design, designer, design, to be very modern design, modem, mobile phone, piano, CD player, dishwasher, fax machine, vacuum cleaner, video recorder, photocopier, washing machine, home appliance, headphones, camcorder, digital camera, communicator, laptop, palmtop, to be a success, to store / share information, to be imported from abroad, the most precious things, to belong to, to remind smb of smth, to own, to be handmade, to be made of… by.., I’d most like to have, to start a social life, to be out quite late, to get in touch with, to tend to be, to get rid of, valuable, to be round / square / rectangular in shape, to fit easily into (one’s pocket), easily breakable, useful, to need batteries, to plug in, essential, ceramics, jewelry, antique things, feel nostalgic, brooch, souvenir
Questions for discussion
- What are the most important things around you? Why can’t you do without them?
- How do modern machines influence your life?
- Whom do we call a computer nerd? Is it good to be a technophobe? Why?
- What things do you usually take with you when you go travelling? Why?
- What things would you like to get rid of? Why?
- What is the most precious thing of yours? What or who does it remind you of?
- Why is it so important for you? How long have you had it? How did you get it? Is it valuable? How does it work? Why is it good for you personally?
- Do you like shopping? Why? What is the best way to do shopping? Why?
Module 9 (Card 11 and 5).
Society and the future.
Vocabulary
To predict, prediction for the distant or immediate future about ; electronic newspapers, to discover new planets, space travel, there might be life on a remote moon, to make contacts, aliens, household robots, live video conference, work from home, to work on a contract basis, domestic life, shopping channels, video phone, to do research into genetic engineering, education system, to learn at home, to become a world language, no longer any need for, life expectancy, to devote time to (music), to like the idea of, aspects of life (more / less attractive), lucky generation, to play a significant part / role, interactive communication systems, to communicate by computer; medical experts, healthcare, a vaccine against decay, a cure for most diseases; to give little thought to, to regard smth as an old-fashioned concept, to become a reality, get worse / better, increase / decrease, become more / less dangerous, go up / down, fall / rise, deteriorate / improve; probably, certainly, be (un)likely to, may (not), definitely; in the area, under what circumstances.., hypothetical / real possibility in the future, imaginary situation
Questions for discussion
- Are your predictions about the future generally optimistic or pessimistic?
- What might happen in the following areas during the next 50 years: robots and computers, education, family life, healthcare?
- What area needs urgent changes?
- Will working life / education system change much? In what way?
- Do you agree that people in 2050 will be ‘the lucky generation’? Will the life style change?
- Will China be a world power and the Chinese language – a world language?
- Do you like the idea of computer shopping? What are its advantages and disadvantages?
- What improvements in social life do you look forward to?
- What predictions seem most improbable?
- What are changes in technology limited by?
Dealing with money.
Vocabulary
To waste money on, put money into the bank, save up on, pay for, cost, to pay in cash / by credit card / by cheque, invest money into business / keep it under mattress, foreign investor, budget, oil deposits, a cash dispenser, carry much cash, open a bank account, store / debit / credit card, enter a lottery, buy / go mad over a winning lottery ticket, win on the national lottery, win a fortune, give part of winnings, lose interest in life, have an effect on, publicity, fight over the money, win the jackpot (a large amount of money that you can win in a game that is decided by chance), lend to / borrow from, owe, pay back, have a very good reason for borrowing, profits from the lottery, improve life, make money, provide, go abroad / lose the best and most intelligent people (brain drain), make the necessary improvements, there is a risk that, charity
Questions for discussion
- Are all people good with money? What do you need to be good with it?
- Why do some people in Russia avoid putting money into banks?
- What is dangerous about carrying too much cash or taking money from cash dispensers if anything?
- What are the advantages or disadvantages of electronic money?
- Is saving up a problem for you? Why? Why is it always good to spend less than you earn?
- Why do they say ‘Never a borrower or a lender be’?
- Why do governments organize state lotteries? How do they spend the money made in this way (profit)?
- How do people usually spend the lottery money when they win? What kind of problems may they have? Have you ever entered a lottery? Why?
- If you won one million dollars in a lottery how would you spend the money?
- Is Russia a rich country? What is called ‘oil dollars’? What are good ways to spend this money?
- Why is there a problem of ‘brain drain’ ? Does it always make sense to go abroad to earn money instead of trying to improve life in your country?
Module 10
Vocabulary
Provide lockable safe deposit boxes, rich clients, trace money, repay money, bank robbery, security deposit, insurance on the business to (1 mln $), deposit money, estimate
Telling stories
Time expressions: first, then, after that, afterwards, in the end (finally), during, for, until, when, while
Adverbs: eventually, surprisingly, strangely, gradually, sadly, immediately, obviously, fortunately, suddenly, naturally
Linking words: despite this, although, therefore, that is why, for this reason, besides, in addition, moreover, furthermore, as well as, as a result, however, nevertheless, in contrast, on the one hand / on the other hand, to begin with, to finish with
Personal remarks: personally, I think / don’t think it was a good idea because, it seems to me that
Questions
- What is the story about?
- Who is / are the main character(s)?
- What happened (to him)? When? Where? What was the problem? How was it solved?
- Do you like the ending of the story? Would you offer an ending of your own?
- If you were N. (in N.’s place) what would you have done? Why?
- Do you find the story interesting / amusing / dull / thrilling / exciting?
- Would you like to read other stories by this author? Who is your favourite author?
Module 11 (Card 12)
Rules and Freedom
Vocabulary
Follow / break rules, follow strict guidelines, let, punish, punishment, tell off, rights and freedom of the individual, obey, well- / ill- / badly-behaved, be strict about manners, strict / fairly relaxed school, permission, give a warning, fair, sensible, to smack, treat with respect, social and political values, controversial issue, to abolish, to ban (all forms of gambling), to cause accidents, to worsen the problem, compulsory, vary from country to country, introduce a law, citizen, commit a crime, carry small amounts of soft drugs, to own and carry a gun, to control the abuse of hard drugs, legalize cannabis, to be sentenced to (20 years) in prison, life sentence, to be convicted of (minor) crime (offence), reduce crime, to offend, offence, constitutional amendment to, to amend, prosecute, allow, be allowed, military service, pay taxes, a duty to serve your country, (un)fair / funny / strange laws; rules about homework, household chores, clothes, staying out, uniform; the way to bring up children; I think everyone should have the right to, people should be free to, I think it’s wrong to, this shouldn’t be allowed because, I don’t really have any strong opinions about
Questions for discussion
- What rules and regulations do people have to follow in city centres / on the roads / on board planes?
- What is every citizen of every state obliged to do? What laws would you abolish?
- What were the rules in your family when you were a child? Were you well- or ill-behaved?
- Are your parents strict about your manners? Do you think they are right? Why?
- What kind of rules did you have to follow at school? Did you consider them fair and sensible?
- What rules are difficult to obey? Why?
- Have you ever broken a rule? What happened?
- What’s the difference between a rule and a law?
- If you were a member of the State Duma what new law would you introduce?
- Why should citizens of any state know that they will be punished / prosecuted if they break laws?
Module 12 (Card 13)
Problems and how to solve them
Vocabulary
To make the most terrible / the biggest decision of one’s life, to change one’s life forever, to suffer from the pressure of smth, to sort out a problem, to make up / change one’s mind, to think of a solution to a problem, to have a carefree life, to share one’s experience, miss opportunities, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a fairly good chance of doing smth, take advantage of smth, give up one’s career, on one’s own
Questions
- Have you ever faced any serious problems in your life? What were they?
- How did you manage to cope with them? What was your biggest decision?
- What happens when you ignore problems instead of sorting them out?
- Do you ask anyone for advice in tough situations? Why? Do you trust only yourself?
- What problems need to be solved globally? What are they caused by?
- What environmental problems are most urgent? What can be done to solve them?
- Would you give up a successful career in Russia to start a new career abroad? Why?
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