Учебные задания для развития умений аудирования на базе аудиотекстов ''Streamline English''. Ч.1

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Учебные задания для развития умений аудирования на базе аудиотекстов «Streamline English»

Методические рекомендации Целью учебных заданий является развитие базовых умений, необходимых для восприятия англоязычной речи на слух. Разработанные задания построены на взаимодействии рецептивных и продуктивных умений устной речи и носят коммуникативный характер. Каждый урок представляет собой серию упражнений, направленных на антиципацию, проверку понимания услышанного, воспроизведение наиболее значимых в смысловом и языковом плане частей аудиотекста и высказывание по заданным ситуациям в форме диалога или монолога. В конце пособия дается письменный вариант аудиотекстов. Аудиотексты представляют собой оригинальный учебный материал «Streamline English», Bernard Hartley and Peter Viney Connections Co. из серии Oxford University Press. Ключевые слова: Welcome to the «Yes/No Contest».

Составители:Тогмитова В.В. Ямпилова З.С. Протасова Т.Д.

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Unit 31. So am I! -1I. List the most popular holiday areas where people like to spend their holiday in our country and abroad. Compare your ideas with the other ideas of your groupmates. For example: People prefer to spend their holiday in Thailand, …… II. Listen to the conversation and see where two gentlemen are going to spend their holiday. III. Listen to the conversation again and check the information. 1.Both men are going on holiday _________. a) to Miami b) to Costa Brava c) San Pedro d) Madrid 2. It will be ____________in San Pedro. a) the first time b) the second time c) the third time d) the fourth time 3. They never go to Costa Brava because _____. a) It is in Spain b) There are too many English people there c) There are always the same people there d) It is a little village IV. Bob and Nick are good friends. Here you can find Nick’s ideas of spending his holiday. Support the idea that there is much in common in the way Nick and Bob usually spend their holiday. Model: 1. Nick is a good holidaymaker. – So is Bob. 3

Now complete the information about Bob on your own. 1. Nick needs a change. 2. Nick is tired of the same office and the same people every day. 3. Nick is going to Spain. 4. Nick always goes to Spain. 5. Nick never goes to the Costa Brava. 6. Nick is going to San Pedro, a little village on the north coast. 7. Nick has been there three times. 8. Nick is going to stay in the hotel de Sol. IV. Listen to the conversation once again and fill in the blanks. - I’m … holiday next month. - So … I. - I need a change. - Oh, so …I. I’… tired ___ the same office and the same people every day! - Where … you going? - ………. - Oh, I went …last year. - So …….I. We always go ___ Spain, but we never go to the Costa Brava. - No, neither …I. There ….too many English people there. - Where exactly … you going? - San Pedro, it’... a little village on the north coast. - You … joking! - No, I ……not. I’…. been there three times. - So … we …and we’ …going there this year too. - Not … the hotel de Sol? - Yes, …? - Well, I’… see you - I …staying there too! 4

V. Nick wants to reserve a room in the Hotel de Sol. Write a letter on behalf of Nick to the assistant manager of the hotel. For ideas: Spain, 15 Ford Road, Hotel de Sol, San Pedro, November 5th, 2002, to reserve, a single/a double room/a suite, a private bathroom, for 7 nights, from Monday, December 31st, 2002 to Monday, January 6th, 2003, let me know, to require a deposit, to confirm one’s reservation, yours faithfully, Nick Carter. Start with…Dear Sir/Madam I’d like to reserve… VI. Now write a reply from the hotel de Sol. For ideas: November 10th, 2002, 11 Nelson Road, Moss Side, Manchester, England, thank you, letter of 5th November, to confirm one’s reservation, for … nights, not necessary, to send a deposit, to look forward, to enjoy one’s stay, yours sincerely, Peter Brook, assistant manager. Start with … Dear Mr. Carter VI. You are chatting in the Internet chat-room. The chat replies are usually very short. Here is the model for the chat. Fill in the chatreplies. - I’m on holiday next month. - __________________ - I need a change. - __________________! - Where are you going? - _________________ 5

- I always go there. I never go_________ - _________________ - Where exactly are you going? - __________________ - You are joking! - __________________ - I‘ve been there three times. - __________________ - Not to the _________? - __________________ - Well, I’ll see you. - __________________ -2I. Listen to the opinions people express. Match the responses to the opinions expressed in the first column. - I’m happy. – Neither am I. - I’m not crazy. – I am not. - I’m not a student. – So am I. - I’m a teacher. – I am. - I’ve got a book. - I haven’t got a Rolls Royce. - I’ve got an electronic watch. - I like music.

– I haven’t. – I have. – So have I. – I don’t.

- I don’t like snakes. - I don’t eat meat. - I come to school on Sundays.

– So do I. – Neither do I. – I do. 6

- I was here last week. - I wasn’t late this morning. - I wasn’t at home yesterday evening. - I was at the cinema last night.

– I wasn’t. – So was I. – Neither was I. – I was.

- I studied mathematics at school. - I didn’t go to the cinema last night. - I didn’t play sports at school. - I had wine with dinner last night.

– I did. – So did I. – I didn’t. – Neither did I.

2. Make up two-line dialogues expressing your likes or dislikes (food, sport, an animal and a favorite singer, actor, writer) or doing some thing. The other expresses his agreement or disagreement. So do I. I don’t. Neither do I. I do

I like I really like … I love …… I don’t like …

Unit 32. A family problem I. People face many problems during their life like job problems, economic and family problems. What do you think the most common family problems are? Share you ideas with your groupmates. II. Read the vocabulary and be sure if you know the words. 1. to be pleased with – быть довольным, радоваться 2. to be worried – беспокоиться, волноваться 7

3. a drummer – барабанщик 4. rude – грубый 5. stupid -глупый 6. long-haired young men – длинноволосые молодые люди III. Now listen to a letter from Samantha and answer the questions. 1. Who is the letter to? 2. What does Samantha thank her father for? 3. What is wrong with the Ferrari? 4. Who is Tom? What does he do? 6. What is Samantha’s plan for the next weekend? Flat 4, 185 Kings Road Chelsea London S.W.3 5th May 1979 Dear Daddy, Thank you very much for the birthday present. I _____ very pleased with the Ferrari, but ____ n’t like the colour, so I ____ going to change it. I saw Tom again yesterday. You____ worried about him, ____n’t you? Well,____n’t worry about him. He ___ all right. He ____ very good at his job… He ___ a drummer in a pop group. I ___ going to bring him for dinner next weekend, so you ______ meet him. Love, Samantha P.S. We love each other very much. He ___n’t interested in your money. 8

IV. Listen to the letter from Samantha’s father and answer the questions: 1. Who was Samantha’s father angry with? 2. What didn’t Samantha’s father like about Tom? 3. Why does he think that Samantha is making a terrible mistake? V. Read the letter from Samantha’s father and fill in the blanks. Dear Samantha, I’m sorry ______ last weekend. I was very angry _____ Tom, but he was very rude ___me. I’m not __ stupid old fool. I’m tired ___ long-haired young men! He didn’t even dress ____ dinner! You love him, I know. I just feel sorry ___ you, and I'm worried _______ your future. Tom likes pop music. He isn’t interested ______ anything else. He isn’t interested in you ___ all. You’re making ___terrible mistake. And I'm glad he isn’t interested ___ my money, Because he isn’t going ___ get any. Love, Daddy

VI. There is much difference between elderly and young people in they way they think and act. See how are they different? Which of 9

the statements do you think you could refer to elderly people? And which of the statements you could refer to young people? They are self-confident, absent-minded; They are responsible, kind, and loyal; They want much, but can’t do anything; They don’t want to do anything, but want much; They don’t have much experience to do something important; They have much experience and make things easy to understand; They like to concentrate on one thing; They don’t like things to be definite; VII. What can you say about Samantha’s father? Do you think he is right? What do you think a family problem is? VIII. Write a letter to Samantha’s father on behalf of Tom to convince of his good intentions. IX. Here is a list of expressions Samantha and her father are using in their letters to express their state of mind. You will find the most common verb to be used the sentences below. Do the exercise to express your state of mind or interests. 1. I’m interested in politics. What are you interested in? ______________________ 2. I’m good at English, but I’m bad at mathematics. What are you good at? ______________________ 3. I’m worried about your future. 10

How about you? _______________________ 4. I’m tired of this town. What about you? _______________________ 5. I’m pleased with your English. What about you? _______________________ 6. I’m sorry about the last weekend. How about you? _______________________ 7. I’m glad you like the job. What about you? _______________________ 8. I am happy (delighted) to meet you. What about you? ________________________ Unit 33. The Yes/No Contest

II. Read the vocabulary, be sure if you know the words: 1. to nod – кивать головой 2. to shake one’s head – качать головой 3. a contestant – участник конкурса 4. dreadfully – ужасно III. Listen to the TV program and decide whether it is a) an interview c) a concert b) a film d) a game show IV. Listen to the recording again and answer the questions: 1. When is this program held on TV? a) in the morning c) in the evening b) in the afternoon d) at night 2. What are the rules of the contest? a) to guess riddles c) to answer questions for 30 seconds b) to ask questions d) to guess words in letters

I. Say what kind of TV programs you like to watch? News..? Sport news..? Talk shows..? Films..? Cartoons..? Which programs do you find a) exciting? b) boring? c) interesting? And why?

3. What mustn’t a contestant do within 30 seconds during a game show? a) mustn’t answer with «Yes» or «No» b) mustn’t give full answers c) mustn’t nod or shake head d) mustn’t give short answers

You are a part of TV show. Write three sentences about your experience. Model: It’s really exciting. It’s my first time to …….. . I find it …. .

4. What kind of star prize has a contestant won tonight during a game show? a) a washing machine tumble dryer

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b) a brand new fully automatic dishwasher c) a steamer vacuum-cleaner d) a digital video camera 5. a) b) c) d)

Who hasn’t taken part in the contest? Mrs. Alice Leach from Nottingham Mrs. Nora Smith from Birmingham Mr. Ralf Milton from Blackpool Mr. Brian Tencard from Bristol

V. Listen to the recording again and fill in the blanks. - Good evening. I’____ Martin Smiles. Welcome to the “Yes”“No” Contest. Now the rules ____very simple. I’___ going to ask questions for 30 seconds. You mustn’t answer with «Yes» or «No» and you mustn’t nod or shake your head. Well, he’ ___ our first contestant. Mrs. Alice Leach from Nottingham. What’s your name? - Alice, Alice Leach. - Where _____ you from, Alice? - Nottingham. - ______ you say «Birmingham»? - No, nothing. (dong) - Oh, dear. I’___sorry, Mrs. Leach. Now our next contestant ______ Ralf Milton from Blackpool. It’s Mr. Milton, ___n’t it? - That’___ right. - Good… You aren’t nervous, ____ you? - I’ ___ not nervous. 13

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_____ you shake your head? I _____n’t. ____ you sure? Yes. (dong) Oh… I’___ dreadfully sorry. Better luck next time, Mr. Milton. Now here’____ our third contestant. It’___ Brian Tancard from Bristol. Hello, Brian. Hello. You work in a bank, _____n’t you. That’___ correct. ____ like your job? Oh, I enjoy it very much. Oh, ___ you? I said I enjoy it very much. Now. You ____n’t married, are you? I’____ married. ____ your wife here tonight? She _____at home. So, she ____n’t here. Of course not. _____ you got any children? I’___ got two children. Two boys. A boy and a girl. and … (dong). That’___ 30 seconds.Well done. You’____ done it! ___ n’t that wonderful, everybody? He’____ won tonight’s star prize… a brand new fully automatic dishwasher!

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Yes That’s right That’s correct Of course That’s true I agree

No That’s wrong That isn’t correct Of course not That isn’t true I disagree

I don’t know I am not sure I am not certain

VII. Make up your own sentences using the following questiontails. 1. ………, aren’t you? 2. ………, are you? 3. ………, don’t you? 4. ………, do you? 5. ………, doesn’t he? 6. ………, does she? 7. ………, isn’t it? 8. ………, is it? 9. ………, haven’t you? 10. ……..., have you? 11 ……….., aren’t they? 12. ………., are they? VIII. Now play «The Yes/No Contest» with other people in class. Unit 34. I used to I. Do the exercise. I used to eat a lot of sweets when I was a small girl, but I don’t do any more. What about you? What did you use to do when you were young that you don’t do any more?

I. Write five sentences and compare with other students in class. Start with – I used to ………………………… . II. Listen to the conversation and say why Tom’s wife is upset. 1. See what Tom used to do when he got married and what he doesn’t do nowadays. Put the verbs in the correct form according to the model. Model: You never talk to me nowadays. He never talks to her nowadays. or He doesn’t talk to her nowadays. You never listen to me, either. He _________________. You used to take me out. He _________________. You used to buy me presents. He _________________. You used to remember my birthday. He _________________. 2. Listen to the conversation again and fill in the blanks. - Tom! You _____ talk to me nowadays. - What ____ you say? - ...and you _____ listen to me, either. - Pardon? - You _____ ___take me out, you ____ ___ buy me presents, and you _____ __ remember my birthday. - But I ______ remember your birthday, darling. - ____ you? Well, it ____ yesterday! I'___ going home to mother! 3. Do on your own. Tell your fellow students about a special birthday in your life. Did your family or friends do anything special for you? 16

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What kind of presents did you use to get that you don’t receive any more? Start with: I had a special birthday when I was …………. . My parents used to …………………. . My friends used to …………………. . I used to …………………………….. . III. Listen to the next conversation and say why Angela is so upset today? a) She has a lot of work to do about the house. b) She hasn’t got a washing machine tumble dryer, a vacuum cleaner and a dishwasher. c) Her baby cries all day. d) Her mother doesn’t want to help her with the baby. 1. Compare everyday activities of two mothers. Use the expression used to in the sentences below. 1. Angela’s son is crying all the day. Angela _____ __ cry all day and night when she was a ______. 2. Angela feels so tired. Angela’s mother _____ __ get so tired, because there’s so much ________. 3. Angela has got a washing machine tumble dryer, a vacuum cleaner and a dishwasher. Angela’s mother _____ __ do everything by _______. 4. Angela really needs her mother’s help. Angela’s mother _____ __ look after her small Angela herself. 2. Listen to the conversation again and fill in blanks. - Dorchester 17908...

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Hello, Angela? Oh, hello, Mum. How ____the baby today? Oh, he'____ crying again. He cry__ all day. You _____n’t complain! When you ____ a baby, you _____ to cry all day and all night! Oh, I know, Mum, but I feel so tired...there'___ so much housework. But you'____ got a washing machine tumble dryer, a vacuum cleaner and a dishwasher...I _____ __ do everything by hand. I know, I know. I'___ heard all this before! I'___sorry, dear. I'___ come and help you.

IV. Listen to the next conversation and say why football used to be the most important thing in Stanley’s life. a) He liked to practice football every day. b) He wanted to get out of bad habits like smoking, drinking and staying up late. c) He was poor. d) He wanted to change his life. 1. See the information about Stanley’s life? Some parts of the information are missing. Use the expression used to in order to get a full picture of his life. 1.Stanley _____ __ the best footballer in England, but today he ____n’t any more. 2.Football _____ __ be the most important thing in his life, but it ____s’t any more. 3.For ten years Stanley _____ __ practice every day, but he never ______it any more. 18

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4.He never _____ __ to smoke, drink, or stay up late, but today does these occasionally. 5.He _____ __ be poor, but he _____s’t now. He doesn’t need to play football any more. 2. Listen to the conversation again and fill in the blanks. - Stanley, you used to be ___________________________. Are you going to _______ _______ and ________ again? - Oh, no...no, I'___ not. - Why ____? - Well, football used to be _______________________...but it isn’t any more. For ten years I used to ______________ . I ______ used to smoke, drink, or stay up late. - Why has your life ___________, Stanley? - Well, I was _______ then, but I'm ______ now. I don’t need to______________ any more! 3. Do on your own. Say what was the important thing in your life, but it isn’t any more. V. Listen to the next conversation and answer the questions. Use the following words in your replies: five pence, three pounds, three pounds. 1. How much should a daughter pay for the cinema? 2. How much did a father use to pay for the cinema when he was his daughter’s age? 3. How much did a grandfather use to earn for a week’s work? III. Listen to the conversation again and fill in blanks. 19

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Dad? Yes... There'____ a good film on in town. Oh, yes. What ____ it? War in Space. ____ you going to see it? I’____like to...all my friends _____ going, but I _____n’t got any money. All right, all right. How much ____you want? Three pounds. Three pounds! When I _____ your age, I only ____ __to pay five pence for the cinema. That _____ a long time ago, Dad. Yes, but my father _____ __ to earn three pounds for a week's work!

IV. Let’s speak about Stanley’s girl-friend Alice. Alice is a famous model now, but a few months ago nobody had heard about her. How has her life changed? Write suitable sentences. Now A few months ago 1. She doesn’t care about money any more. She used to be very poor. 2. _____________________. She used to live with her parents. 3. She doesn’t need to walk to work anymore. __________________ . 4. ____________________ . She never used to have meals in restaurants. 5. She wears fancy clothes. _____________________________ . 6. ____________________ . She never used to travel to different countries. 7. _____________________. _____________________________ 20

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V. Let’s speak about you. Can you compare how much your life has changed since the last year? Unit 35. A busy office I. Read word-expressions from the conversation «wants to speak, busy at the moment, to photocopy, ring later, office phone, personal calls”. Where do you think the conversation might take place? II. Listen to the conversation carefully and say who the busiest person in the office is? Prove it. III. You will hear a few boss’s instructions to his employees made by the phone. Which of them were not mentioned? asks Chris to ring later; Mr. Power Miss Davis to arrange a discussion; tells Mr. Hudson not to ring her boyfriend by the phone; not to use photocopy paper; to make a report; to type a letter to the business partner; to compile documents; to photocopy the Director’s report; to make up minutes of the meeting; 21

IV. Fill in the blanks. - Yes, Miss Wright? What ____ it? - Mr. Hudson wants ___ speak to you, sir? - I’___ very busy at the moment. Ask him ___ ring later. - Yes, sir. - Oh, and Miss Wright? Tell Chris ___ photocopy the Director's report. - Yes, sir. Anything else, sir? - Yes. Tell Miss Davis ____ to ring her boyfriend by the office phone. - Yes, sir. - Hallo? This ___ Mr. Power's secretary. - Yes, Hudson, here. - I'___ afraid Mr. Power's busy at the moment. ____ you ring later? - All right. What ______this afternoon? - Yes, that’___ be all right. - Oh, Chris? - Yes, Miss Wright - Mr. Power wants you ___ photocopy this report. - Oh, yes. I'___ do it later. - No, Chris do ___ now. I know it'___ important. - Miss Davis! _____ you ring your boyfriend by the office phone yesterday? - Well, yes. I did but it ____ urgent. - Hmm...I think Mr. Power heard you. He _____n’t very pleased about ___. ____n’t use the office phone for personal calls. - No...no, Miss Wright... I ____n't do it again...I'___ sorry. - Miss Wright? _____ you speak to Mr. Hudson? 22

- Yes, I____. I asked him ___ ring later. He says he'___ring you this afternoon. - That’___ fine. ____Chris photocopied that report yet? - Not yet...but I told him ___ do it immediately. I think he'___doing it now. - Good. ____you tell Miss Davis ____ to ring her boyfriend from here? - Oh, yes...I told her ____ to use the office phone for personal calls. She says she won’t do it again. I’m sure she ____n’t. - I hope she ____n’t. Her boyfriend live__ in Australia!

Do the exercise. «I can’t do it.» (he says) He says he can’t do it. «That’ll be all right.» (she thinks) «It’s important.» (she knows) «I’m busy.» (he’s afraid) «She won’t do it again.» (she’s sure) «She rang her boyfriend.» (she’s sorry) «Her boyfriend lives in Australia.» (he says)

V. Think of 5 more instructions Mr. Power gave to his secretary an hour later. Start with…… a) Did you________________________? b) Have you ______________________ ? c) Did you_________________________? d) Did you_________________________? e) Has he _________________________ ?

VIII. Miss Davis has a boyfriend, who lives in Australia. She uses an office phone for personal calls everyday. Read the phone talk between Miss Davis and her boyfriend. Say what Kelly Davis is talking about?

VI. What can you say about Mr. Power’s secretary? Write down things you think you know about her (her work, her lifestyle, her friends, things she has done recently). Now compare you statements with some others done by students.

She knows he is going to London on business trip next week. She is pleased he will be here for about a week. She asks him no to take his cousin to London. She asks him not to buy a lot presents. She is glad he can take her on holiday to Spain next month. She wants to see him as soon as possible. She tells she is too much missing him.

VII. Look at this. «Ask him to ring later.» «Can you ring later?» She asks him to ring later. «Tell her not to use the office phone for personal calls.» «Please don’t use the office phone for personal calls.» She told her not to use the office phone for personal calls. 23

Model: She tells him that she is doing well. «I am doing well.»……………….

IX. You and your friends have been to the party. You have just met an English girl. Look at some things that she is telling you. How can you report these things now? Model: «My name is Sandra and I come from London.» She tells us her name is Sandra and that she is from London. 24

«My name is Sandra and I come from London. I’m on holiday at the moment. I arrived in this country last week. I haven’t been here before. I like it here very much. I’ a student. I am going to graduate from the University next month. I hope to find a job here.»

4. What was Draper? a) a smuggler b) a thief

c) a mugger d) a burglar

5. What was Draper smuggling? a) drugs c) jewelry b) trucks d) works of art IV. Fill in the blanks. Put the verbs in the proper tense.

Unit 36. The smuggler Read the word-expressions from the story «a customs officer, a border town, many travelers, suspicious, a smuggler”. What do you think the story might be about? What don’t people smuggle? a) drugs; c) medicine b) guns d) air II. Listen to the recording and answer the questions. 1. What was Sam Lewis? a) a mugger c) a smuggler b) a custom’s head d) a custom’s officer 2. Sam Lewis used to work in a) a big border town c) a small sea-port b) a big sea-port d) a small border town 3. When did Draper use to arrive in the border town? a) in the afternoon c) always at the same time b) at different time d) in the evening 25

Sam Lewis (to be) ______ a customs officer. He used to (to work) _______ in a small border town. It (to be not ) ____a busy town and there (to be not ) _____ much work. The road (to be) _____ usually very quiet and there (to be not ) _____many travelers. It (to be not ) _____a very interesting job, but Sam (to like) ________ an easy life. About once a week, he used to (to meet) _______ an old man. His name (to be) _____Draper. He always used to (to arrive) _________ at the border early in the morning in a big truck. The truck (to be) _____ always empty. After a while Sam (to become) _________ suspicious. He often used to (to search) _________ the truck, but he (to find) ________ anything. One day he (to ask) _______ Draper about his job. Draper (to laugh) _________ and (to say) _______, «I (to be) ___ a smuggler». Last year Sam retired. He (to spend) _______ his savings on an expensive holiday. He (to fly) ____ to Bermuda, and (to stay) ______ in a luxury hotel. One day, he (to be) _____ sitting by the pool and opposite him he (to see) ______ Draper drinking champagne. Sam (to walk) ______ to him. - Hello, there! - Hi! 26

- _____ you remember me? - Yes, of course I _____. You _____ a custom’s officer. - I _____ to be, but I ____ not any more. I retired last month. I often _____ to search your truck. - But you _______ found anything! - No, I ____n’t . Can I ask you something? - Of course you _____. - _____ you a smuggler? - Of course I ______. - But the truck _____ always empty. What ______ you smuggling? - Trucks! V. Tell the story on behalf of Sam Lewis and Draper. Say what they used to do a few years ago in a small border town. Start with …I used to……. Sam Lewis Draper a customs officer a smuggler a small border town a small border town to be not a busy town to be not a busy town to be not a very interesting job to be a very exciting experience to meet Draper at the border to meet a customs officer empty truck to arrive in a big truck to get suspicious to open a truck to search the truck, find anything to find anything to ask me about his job to be interested in my job a smuggler a smuggler to get retired started my new business to save money for a holiday an expensive holiday 27

Bermuda to meet Draper to ask what Draper was smuggling trucks to be embarrassed to know the truth

Bermuda to meet Sam Lewis to ask what I was smuggling trucks to be excited to say truth

V. What do you think about smuggling? Give your arguments. 1. It’s a normal way of life. 2. It’s immoral action. 3. It’s a kind of adventure. 4. Can’t say. Unit 37. I’m bored I. Study word-expressions that describe people’s feelings. I’m bored He’s interested She’s worried We’re frightened You’re amused They’re terrified I’m excited He’s embarrassed

it’s boring it’s interesting it’s worrying it’s frightening it’s amusing it’s terrifying it’s exciting it’s embarrassing

it bores me it interests him it worries her it frightens us it amuses you it terrifies them it excites me it embarrasses him

II. What situations make you feel bored? With another student think of two or tree situations. Compare your ideas with other student’s ideas. Start with… I feel bored when… III. Listen to the conversations and choose the right answer to the 28

questions below. 1. What is wrong with a man? a) he feels bored with people c) nothing interests him b) he feels bored with his family d) life bores him 2. What does Bill think about TV news? a) all news is boring c) all news is good b) all news is interesting d) all news is bad 3) What was Mike amused with? a) horror films c) detective stories b) comedies d) documentary films 4) What were two people excited about? a) drama play c) TV show b) football match d) sport event III. Listen to the conversations again and use the words to complete them. -1 Words for help: bores, interested, interests, bored, boring, interesting; - I'm ________. - Well...do something ____________. - What, for example? - Go to the cinema. - The cinema _________ me. - Always? - Yes. All the films are so ________. I’m not __________in sex 29

and violence. - Well, What ___________ you then? - Nothing! - You need some fresh air! -2Words for help: worried, interested, worrying; - Have you heard the news, Bill? - No, why? - A war has just started in Mandanga. - Mandanga? Where’s that? - I don’t know exactly...but it’s __________. They showed a television report last night. - Well, I’m not _________ about it. I never watch the news these days. I prefer sport programs. - Why aren’t you __________in the news? - Well, all the news is bad. I just want entertainment in the evenings. -3Words for help: amused, amusing, terrified, frightening, amusing; - What are you doing tonight, Mike? - I’m staying in. There’s good horror film on the ‘telly’. - What is it? - The blood of Frankenstein. - Oh, that sounds ____________. - Not really...I think horror films are ____________. - ___________? Horror films? - Yes. I went with Anne to see Dracula last week. 30

I was very ________. I laughed from beginning to end. - What about Anne? - Oh, she was ________. She was under the seat.

4. What makes you feel amused? a) comedies b) TV shows c) funny stories d) true stories

-4Words for help: embarrassing, excited, exciting; - Did you go to the football match on Saturday? - Yes, I did. - It was very __________, wasn’t it? - Yes it was. Both teams attacked. - Yes. 1-0...1-1...2-1...2-2...2-3...3-3... - My brother was so ________ near the end that he threw his hat in the air when Manchester scored their fourth goal. - Did he find his hat? - Yes, but it was a bit _____________. He had to ask a policeman for it.

5. What makes you feel embarrassed? a) if you got a bad mark b) when you see someone undressed c) if you forgot the friend’s birthday d) if you can’t remember the name of someone who you’ve met before

IV. Would you like to know more about yourself? Do a small test. 1. What makes you feel interested? a) rumor b) new clothes b) new books d) new information 2. What makes you feel excited? a) films b) sport events c) TV shows d) outdoor games 3. What makes you feel frightened? a) horror films b) noise outside c) dogs barking d) mice scratching 31

Unit 38. Advice I. Can you think of alternative advice for two or three problems? Act out the situation for the groupmates. Model: A: I can’t sleep at night. What do you think I should do? B: You should try counting sheep. A: Well, that’s a good idea. Thank you. II. Read the vocabulary; be sure if you know the words. to lose weight – похудеть to get smth. on – одевать tight – тесный to go on a diet – садиться на диету a pub – трактир to join a club – вступить в клуб twelve hours a day – двенадцать часов в день 32

III. Listen to the first conversation. Answer the questions choosing the appropriate answer. 1. Say what Jenny’s problem is? a) She wants to buy new jeans b) She wants to lose weight c) She wants to put on weight 2. What should she do to lose weight? a) She should eat much meat, bread and potatoes b) She should eat fatty meal c) She should go on a diet IV. Fill in the blanks. - What’___ matter, Jenny? You look worried. - Yes, I’___ trying to lose weight. - Oh, you ____n’t need to lose weight. - Oh, I ___! I’__ just bought some new jeans and I ____n’t get them on. They’___ too tight. - Well, you ______ go on a diet. - I know, but what kind of diet? - You ________ eat lots of salad and fruit. - Yes, but I ____n’t like salad, I prefer meat. - Well, you ____ eat meat, but you _______n’t eat too much. You ________n’t eat bread or potatoes either. - What about alcohol? ______ I drink wine? - Oh, no, you _______ never drink alcohol. V. Listen to the next conversation. Say what Peter’s problem is? Choose the appropriate answer. 1. What is Peter worried about?

a) He’s worried about his English exams b) He’s worried about his visit to England c) He’s worried about his English 2. What’s the problem? a) He is not good at English b) He is not practicing English enough c) He is not memorizing English words 3. What should Peter do to succeed in learning English? a) He should stay in English-speaking country for a year b) He should exercise his memory c) He should go to pubs and join a club 4. Why do Englishmen always speak about the weather? a) They want to know weather forecast b) They like to speak about weather c) That’s the usual way to start the conversation VI. Fill in the blanks. - What'___ the matter, Peter? You _____n’t look very happy. - I'___ not. I’___ worried about my English. - What'___ the problem? - I'___ not practicing enough. - Why not? - Well, it’___difficult to meet English people. - You _____ go out more. - Where _______I go? - You _______ go to pubs, you _______ join a club. 34

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- But English people never speak to me. - Ah! You _______ speak first. - What _______ I talk about? - The weather! English people _____always interested in the weather! VIII. Do on your own. Give a good advice. 1. Your sister wants to put on weight. 2. Someone wants to learn French. Unit 39. An evening out I. Imagine that you and your friends are in these places: a) a theatre b) a busy street c) a restaurant What do you think you are talking about? Make a list of possible arguments and then compare your list with lists of other students. II. Listen to the conversation and complete the information. 1. «Flamenco» is a) a disco bar; b) a casino; c) a theatre; d) a restaurant; 2. The restaurant is the one that serves a) Chinese food; b) meat dishes; b) seafood; d) vegetarian food; 3. At the restaurant two friends met a) the one that used to be at a college with them; 35

b) the one that used to study well at a college; c) the one that used to share a room in the hostel; 4. Jack West got married the girl that a) made a fortune; b) lost a fortune; c) inherited a fortune; III. Fill in the blanks. - Shall we go out tonight? - O.K Let’s go to a restaurant. - Which ______? - How about 'The Flamenco'? - 'The Flamenco'? Which ______ is that? - Don't remember? That’s the _______that serves seafood... - Oh, yes! - Look over there! - Where? - In the corner. It’s Jack West, isn’t it? - Where? I can't see him... - There! He's the ______ that’s wearing a black suit. - Oh! The _____ that's talking so loudly. What about him? - He used to be at college with us. He was the only ______ that didn't pass the exams. - Hmm, he looks very successful. What does he do now? - Nothing. He doesn’t have to work. - Why not? - Well, you remember, don’t you? He married Patty Hatty. - Patty Hatty? - Yes, the ______ that inherited a fortune. Her father was a millionaire. 36

- Ah, yes. Isn’t she the ______ that killed herself? - That's right and he got all the money! IV. Complete the story. Put the word «the one» or the verb «to be» in proper tense. An old woman saw a car accident last night. Now she is witnessing a policeman about the accident. - Well, You saw the car accident last night, didn’t you? - Yes, I did. This took place yesterday in Red Avenue that _____ not far from my apartment. I was walking along the street and saw a woman not so older than me. She was the ______that was wearing a black coat and a black cap. She tried to cross the street. There were many cars waiting for a traffic light to move forward. Suddenly I saw the car that ______ moving fast along the road and ran into the _____ that was nearly to cross the street. In a distance, I saw the woman that ___falling down to the ground. I realized that she was the ______that really got into trouble. I ran to the hotel that _____ across the street and asked the ______that was at the reception desk to phone for an ambulance. When I came up to the lady, I saw her lying on the ground and bleeding. In a few minutes the ambulance came to the _______ that really needed an urgent help. Hopefully, the woman ______taken to the hospital. Since then I haven’t seen her any more. Transcripts Unit 31. So am I. -1- I’m on holiday next month. - So do I. - I need a change. 37

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Oh, so do I. I’m tired of the same office and the same people every day! Where are you going? Spain. Oh, I went there last year. So did I. We always go to Spain, but we never go to the Costa Brava. No, neither do I. There are too many English people there. Where exactly are you going? San Pedro…it’s a little village on the north coast. You are joking! No, I am not. I’ve been there three times. So have we …and we’re going there this year too. …not to the Hotel del Sol? Yes why? Well, I’ll see you. I am staying there too! -2-

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I’m happy. I’m not crazy. I’m not a student. I’m a teacher.

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Unit 32 A family problem Flat 4, 185 Kings Road Chelsea London S.W.3 5th May 1979 Dear Daddy, Thank you very much for the birthday present. I was very pleased with Ferrari, but I didn’t like the colour, so I am going to change it. I saw Tom again yesterday. You’re worried about him, aren’t you? Well, don’t worry about him. He’s all right. He’s very good at his job…he’s a drummer in a pop group. I’m going to bring him for dinner next weekend, so you can meet him. Love, Samantha P.S. We love each other very much. He isn’t interested in your money. 39

Dear Samantha, I’m sorry about last weekend. I was very angry with Tom, but he was very rude to me. I’m not a stupid old fool. I'm tired of longhaired young men! He didn’t even dress for dinner! You love him, I know. I just feel sorry for you, and I'm worried about your future. Tom likes pop music. He isn’t interested in anything else. He isn’t interested in you at all. You're making a terrible mistake. And I'm glad he isn’t interested in my money, Because he isn’t going to get any. Love, Daddy

Unit 33. The Yes/No Contest - Good evening! I’m Martin Smiles. Welcome to the «Yes/No Contest». Now the rules are very simple. I’m going to ask questions for 30 seconds. You mustn’t answer with «Yes» or «No» and you mustn’t nod or shake your head. Well, here’s our first contestant. Mrs. Alice Leach from Nottingham. What’s your name? - Alice… Alice Leach. - Where are you from, Alice? - Nottingham. 40

- Do you say «Birmingham»? - No, nothing... (dong) - Oh, dear. I am sorry, Mrs. Leach. - Now our next contestant is Ralf Milton from Blackpool. It’s Mr. Milton, isn’t it? - That’s right. - Good… You aren’t nervous, are you? - I’m not nervous. - Did you shake your head? - I didn’t. - Are you sure? - Yes. (dong) - Oh… I’m dreadfully sorry. Better luck next time, Mr. Milton. Now here’s our third contestant. It’s Brian Tancard from Bristol. Hello, Brian. - Hello. - You work in a bank, don’t you? - That’s correct. - Do like your job? - Oh, I enjoy it very much. - Oh, do you? - I said «I enjoy it very much». - Now. You aren’t married, are you? - I am married. - Is your wife here tonight? - She’s at home. - So, she isn’t hot here. - Of course not. - Have you got any children? 41

- I’ve got two children. - Two boys. - A boy and a girl. - and … (dong). That’s 30 seconds. Well done. You’ve done it! Isn’t that wonderful, everybody? He’s won tonight’s star prize …a brand new fully automatic dishwasher! Unit 34. I used to -

Tom! You never talk to me nowadays. What did you say? ...and you never listen to me, either. Pardon? You used to take me out, you used to buy me presents, and you used to remember my birthday. - But I always remember your birthday, darling. - Do you? Well, it was yesterday! I'm going home to mother! -

Dorchester 17908... Hello, Angela? Oh, hello, Mum. How’s the baby today? Oh, he's crying again. He cries all day. You can’t complain! When you were a baby, you used to cry all day and all night! - Oh, I know, Mum...but I feel so tired...there's so much housework. - But you've got a washing machine tumble dryer, a vacuum cleaner and a dishwasher... I used to do everything by hand. 42

- I know, I know...I've heard all this before! - I'm sorry, dear...I'll come and help you. - Stanley, you used to be the best footballer in England. Are you going to come back and play again? - Oh, no...no, I'm not. - Why not? - Well, football used to be the most important thing in my life...but it isn’t any more. For ten years I used to practice every day. I never used to smoke, drink, or stay up late. - Why has your life changed, Stanley? - Well, I was poor then, but I'm not now. I don’t need to play football any more! - Dad? - Yes… - There’s a good film on in town. - Oh, yes… What is it? - War in Space. - Are you going to see it? - I’d like to...all my friends are going...but I haven’t got any money. - All right, all right. How much do you want? - Three pounds. - Three pounds! When I was your age, I only used to pay five pence for the cinema. - That was a long time ago, Dad. - Yes, but my father used to earn three pounds for a week's work! 43

Unit 35. A busy office - Yes, Miss Wright? What is it? - Mr. Hudson wants to speak to you, sir? - I’m very busy at the moment. Ask him to ring later. - Yes, sir. - Oh, and Miss Wright? Tell Chris to photocopy the Director's report. - Yes, sir. Anything else, sir? - Yes. Tell Miss Davis not to ring her boyfriend by the office phone. - Yes, sir. Hello? This is Mr. Power's secretary... - Yes...Hudson, here. - I'm afraid Mr. Power's busy at the moment. Can you ring later? - All right...what about this afternoon? - Yes, that’ll be all right. - Oh, Chris? - Yes, Miss Wright - Mr. Power wants you to photocopy this report. - Oh, yes...I’ll do it later. - No. Chris…do it now... I know it's important. - Miss Davis! Did you ring your boyfriend by the office phone yesterday? - Well, yes... I did...but it was urgent. - Hmm...I think Mr. Power heard you. He wasn’t very pleased about it. Don’t use the office phone for personal calls. - No...no, Miss Wright... I won't do it again...I'm sorry. 44

- Miss Wright? Did you speak to Mr. Hudson? - Yes, I did. I asked him to ring later. He says he'll ring you this afternoon. - That’s fine. Has Chris photocopied that report yet? - Not yet...but I told him to do it immediately. I think he's doing it now. - Good. Did you tell Miss Davis not to ring her boyfriend from here? - Oh, yes...I told her not to use the office phone for personal calls ...she says she won’t do it again. I’m sure she won’t. - I hope she won’t....her boyfriend lives in Australia!

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Hi! Do you remember me? Yes… of course I do. You’re a custom’s officer. I used to be, but I’m not any more. I retired last month. I often used to search your truck… - …but you never found anything! - No, I didn’t. Can I ask you something? - Of course you can. - Were you a smuggler? - Of course I was. - But … the truck was always empty. What were you smuggling? - Trucks! Unit 37. I’m bored

Unit 36. The smuggler Sam Lewis was a customs officer. He used to work in a small border town. It wasn’t a busy town and there wasn’t much work. The road was usually very quiet and there weren’t many travelers. It wasn’t a very interesting job, but Sam liked an easy life. About once a week, he used to meet an old man. His name was Draper. He always used to arrive at the border early in the morning in a big truck. The truck was always empty. After a while Sam became suspicious. He often used to search the truck, but he never found anything. One day he asked Draper about his job. Draper laughed and said, «I’m a smuggler». Last year Sam retired. He spent his savings on an expensive holiday. He flew to Bermuda, and stayed in a luxury hotel. One day, he was sitting by the pool and opposite him he saw Draper drinking champagne. Sam walked over to him. - Hello, there! 45

- I'm bored. - Well...do something interesting. - What, for example? - Go to the cinema. - The cinema bores me. - Always? - Yes. All the films are so boring. I’m not interested in sex and violence. - Well, What interests you then? - Nothing! - You need some fresh air! - Have you heard the news, Bill? - No, why? - A war has just started in Mandanga. 46

- Mandanga? Where's that? - I don't know exactly...but it's worrying. They showed a television report last night. - Well, I’m not worried about it. I never watch the news these days. I prefer sport programs. - Why aren't you interested in the news? - Well, all the news is bad. I just want entertainment in the evenings. - What are you doing tonight, Mike? - I'm staying in. There’s good horror film on the 'telly'. - What is it? - The Blood of Frankenstein. - Oh, that sounds frightening. - Not really...I think horror films are amusing. - Amusing? Horror films? - Yes. I went with Anne to see Dracula last week. I was very amused. I laughed from beginning to end. - What about Anne? - Oh, she was terrified. She was under the seat. - Did you go to the football match on Saturday? - Yes, I did. - It was very exciting, wasn’t it? - Yes it was. Both teams attacked. - Yes. 1-0...1-1...2-1...2-2...2-3...3-3... - My brother was so excited near the end that he threw his hat in the air when Manchester scored their fourth goal - Did he find his hat? - Yes, but it was a bit embarrassing. He had to ask a policeman for it. 47

Unit 38. Advice - What's the matter, Jenny? You look worried. - Yes...I'm trying to lose weight. - Oh, you don’t need to lose weight. - Oh, I do! I’ve just bought some new jeans and I can't get them on. They’re too tight. - Well, you should go on a diet. - I know, but what kind of diet? - You should eat lots of salad and fruit. - Yes, but I don't like salad...I prefer meat. - Well, you can eat meat, but you shouldn't eat too much. You shouldn't eat bread or potatoes, either. - What about alcohol? Can I drink wine? - Oh, no, you should never drink alcohol. - What's the matter, Peter? You don't look very happy. - I'm not. I’m worried about my English. - What's the problem? - I'm not practicing enough. - Why not? - Well, it’s difficult to meet English people. - You should go out more. - Where should I go? - You should go to pubs, you should join a club. - But. English people never speak to me. - Ah! You should speak first. - What can I talk about? 48

- The weather! English people are always interested in the weather! Unit 39. An evening out - Shall we go out tonight? - O.K Let’s go to a restaurant. - Which one? - How about 'The Flamenco'? - 'The Flamenco'? Which one's that? - Don't remember? That’s the one that serves seafood... - Oh, yes! - Look over there! - Where? - In the corner. It’s Jack West, isn’t it? - Where? I can't see him... - There! He’s the one that’s wearing a black suit. - Oh! The one that's talking so loudly...what about him? - He used to be at college with us. He was the only one that didn't pass the exams. - Hmm, he looks very successful. What does he do now? - Nothing. He doesn't have to work. - Why not? - Well, you remember don't you? He married Patty Hatty. - Patty Hatty? - Yes, the girl that inherited a fortune. Her father was a millionaire. - Ah, yes. Isn’t she the one that killed herself? - That's right...and he got all the money! 49