До традиційної літньої акції з вдосконалення знань з англійської мови тепер можуть долучатися не лише викладачі, але й учні, студенти, а також люди, які вивчають мову самостійно. З цією метою Всеукраїнський мовний курс оприлюднив одне із замовлень, яке відтепер може зробити кожен, хто бажає навчитися вільно спілкуватися англійською мовою.
Текст для опрацювання був наданий одним із передплатників курсу. (Я так зрозумів, що це адаптований текст з якогось підручника). Тож, як Ви зрозуміли, вправи виконані на замовлення (за стандартами і методикою курсу «Рік англійської мови в Україні). Ви можете використовувати їх на свій розсуд, змінюючи у разі потреби відповідно до запитів аудиторії. (Якщо Ви працюєте самостійно, вправи на перевірку можете надсилати на адресу курсу).
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Nick A. from London became a millionaire. He didn’t win the lottery. He didn’t inherit property either. He designed a phone application which he then sold to Yahoo.
Nick’s experience is the perfect example of how a dream may become a reality. As a child he had always been interested in science. At the age of 9 he was editing videos and making 3-D models on his computer. At 12 he created his first app and earned 79 pounds. It encouraged him to develop his abilities. From day to day he was designing things that would completely change his life.
A few years later, at 15, Nick had the idea for an app that could summerize new stories. He wanted young people to get brief information about new stories. His application immediately became very popular and attracted investment from a big company. Then the internet giant, Yahoo, became interested and not only bought the app, but hired its bright, talented young inventor, too.
Now Nick is 17 years old, he plans to return to education and with time to take a degree. But most of all, he wants to start up new businesses and obviously continue developing his own ideas. Whatever happens, Nick’s future working life will certainly not be the normal routine that the majority of us have to look forward to.
Exercise 1. Прочитайте вголос наступні слова. Які з них Вам вже вдається вимовляти з мінімальним акцентом? (Якщо Ви працюєте в групі, нехай кожен продемонструє свою «британську вимову». Кому це вдалося найкраще?).
Apllication; millionaire; fortune; property; routine; education; degree.
Either; immediately; obviously; whatever.
Exercise 2. Прочитайте вголос наступні речення, звертаючи особливу увагу на вимову кожного слова та інтонацію висловлювань.
Their mobile application is an easy and convenient way to get additional information on the problem.
He spends as if he were a millionaire.
Every man is the master of his own fortune.
She made a fortune designing clothes.
He looks forward to inheriting property worth 5m dollars.
Whatever you do try your best.
He sent her an email immediately.
Erick doesn’t often go to the parties and his elder brother doesn’t either.
Steven’s sister won the first prize. She believed she would win the competition.
Reading has become a part of his daily routine.
Question. Which of the above sentences may serve you as a slogan?
Примітка. Працюючи з іменником application, не забувайте про головне значення цього слова – заява, заявка, клопотання тощо. У разі потреби замовляйте додаткові вправи на відпрацювання значень цього іменника та похідних слів.
Exercise 3. Змініть речення, поставивши виділені дієслова у Past Simple.
Example: Bohdan wants to become a software designer. – Bohdan wanted to become a software engineer.
Oksana wants to become a fashion designer. – Oksana became a fashion designer.
Далі самостійно:
1) He believed he would win the lottery. – Two days ago he … a lottery.
2) Uncle Phillip hoped that one day he would inherit property from his relatives in the USA. – 3) Last year uncle Phillip … property from his next of kin in the USA.
4) He is able to design modern furniture. – When he lived in London he … furniture for one of the local companies.
5) He decided to sell his car. – He … his car for five thousand dollars.
6) Jack is interested in astronomy. – Jack … interested in astronomy.
7) His project will create more jobs for young people. – His project will … more jobs for young people.
8) Peter’s parents encourage his interest in science. – Peter’s parents … his interest in science.
9) Steven often tells us about his working life. – Steven often … us about his working life.
Exercise 4. Поставте питання у Past Simple до наступних речень. (Питань може бути кілька до кожного речення: як з використанням питальних слів, так і без них).
Exampl: Rick chose to do that job. – Did Rick choose to do that job? Why did Rick choose to do that job?
Далі самостійно:
The company bought Nick’s application. – …
They hired the talented young man. – …
The boy wrote an essay about his future career. – …
The inventor sold his device to the big company. – …
Ivan planned to completely change his life. – …
His invention immediately became very popular. – …
Exercise 5. Сформулюйте питання, поставивши слова у реченнях у належному порядку, а дієслова – у потрібній формі:
Nick did a millionaire become (became)?
Nick do (does) plan to return (returns) to education?
He do (does) want (wants) to start up new businesses?
The company did hire (hired) the young man talented?
His invention did his life change (changed)?
Did become (became) the giant company interested in his application?
Did his application investments attract (attracted)?
How did become (became) his dream a reality?
Exercise 6. Знайдіть у другій колонці слово, яке відповідає визначенню, наведеному у першій колонці.
Приклад: A person whose assets are worth one million hrivnyas (dollars, euros etc) or more – a millionaire.
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To give something to someone else in return for money – … Something of very great size or force – … To express the most important facts or ideas about something or someone in a short and clear form – … To employ someone for wages – … Something of short duration, not lasting long – … To make changes to a text or film (footage) to prepare it for being printed or shown – … A person who invents a particular process or advice – … An intelligent and quick-witted person – … To pull or draw someone or something to people or things – … To stimulate the development of an activity, state or belief – … |
to summerize brief giant inventor bright to attract to encourage to edit to sell to hire |
Exercise 7. Уявіть, що Ви і Ваш друг (або родич) зустрілися з Ніком, з яким Ви добре знайомі. Ви представляєте Нікові свого приятеля. Але проблема в тому, що Ваш друг не володіє англійською мовою, і Вам доводиться виступати у ролі перекладача. А отже, перекладіть англійською мовою для Ніка те, що говорить Ваш друг. (Якщо Ви працюєте в групі, розіграйте цю сценку: 1) Ваш приятель (говорить українською); 2) Ви – перекладач (говорите англійською); 3) Нік (говорить виключно англійською). Імена (замість крапок) можете використовувати справжні, а такі слова як «однокласник, одногрупник» і т. п. вживайте в залежності від Вашої ситуації.
You. Hi, Nick, long time no see! How are you doing?
Nick. Hi, I am OK. It’s great to see you again.
You. Let me introduce you my friend …. He has heard a lot about you and he’s very excited to see you here.
Nick. Please to meet you, ….
Your friend. Я теж дійсно дуже радий з тобою познайомитися. Як сказав мій однокласник, я дійсно багато чув про тебе і про твій винахід. Мені цікаво, чи правда, що ти розробив свій перший мобільний додаток у віці 12 років?
Nick. Yes, I was 12 when I managed to design and develop my first app.
Your friend. І як ти почувався?
Nick. I was very happy.
Your friend. Це було цікаво?
Nick. It was interesting because science is my hobby.
Your friend. У тебе був вільний час для твоїх друзів і для твоєї сім’ї?
Nick. Sure, I always spent my spare time with my parents and my schoolmates. I had many friends. I played sports and went to parties with my friends. I always behaved like all the other kids.
Your friend. Ти плануєш продовжувати свої дослідження?
Nick. Yes, I’ve got lots of new ideas and plans.
Exercise 8. Перечитайте текст за методом WordOne+ курсу «Рік англійської мови в Україні» ( Lesson 51).
Якщо з якихось причин Ви не можете це зробити, пропоную наступний варіант. Ви читаєте один абзац тексту, після цього коротко в абсолютно довільній формі його переповідаєте своїми словами, не заглядаючи в текст.
Зразок:
Now Nick is 17 years old, he plans to return to education and with time to take a degree. But most of all, he wants to start up new businesses and obviously continue developing his own ideas. Whatever happens, Nick’s future working life will certainly not be the normal routine that the majority of us have to look forward to.
Переказ:
Now Nick is 17 years old. He plans to continue his studies. But most of all, he wants to start up new businesses. He hopes that his future working life will be happy and successful.
Якщо Ви займаєтесь у групі, то можливий такий варіант: один учень читає абзац, інший уважно слухає, а потім переказує.
Exercise 9. У тексті були використані наступні часові форми дієслів:
Дайте відповіді на такі питання:
Чому у наступному речення використано Past perfect?
As a child he had always been interested in science.
Чому у наступному речення використано Past Continuous? Яку роль відіграє дієслово would у другій частині речення?
From day to day he was designing things that would completely change his life.
Exercise 10. Дайте короткі відповіді на наступні питання:
Where is Nick from?
Is he a millionaire?
Did Nick win a lottery or did he earn that money?
What kind of phone application did Nick design?
What phone applications do you know?
Have you got any phone applications?
Which do you think are the best phone applications?
How do they help you in your life?
What are you able to do on your computer?
What is your friend (brother, sister) able to do on his (her) computer?
Exercise 11. Перекажіть текст своїми словами.
Кількість вправ з опрацювання тієї чи іншої теми може бути нескінченною, але поки що на цьому зупинимось. Зрештою кожний замовник має право обирати найбільш оптимальні для нього вправи, вносити зміни і більш чітко конкретизувати свої замовлення.
Ви можете замовити вправи для опрацювання не лише текстів, але й діалогів, граматичних тем або й окремих слів.
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А поки що – деякі додаткові матеріали до щойно «порушеної» теми.
Young inventors:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29x0McUSpyM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJU_Echi2tk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF9R0fRTPbY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTCtj5Wz6BM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERFgorcRCJY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd06haHK3uw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw_O_KvUCQY
Деяка додаткова лексика до теми Science and Technology”:
INVENTIONS
aerial
appliance
battery
button
cable
charge
charger
connection
digital (watch)
electronic
engine
gadget
get a prize
headphones
headset
lens (singular)
link
manual
mobile phone
motor
plug
socket
strap
technology
test tube
VCR (video cassette recorder)
Wire
SCIENCES AND SCIENTISTS
(make a) discovery
archaeologist
archaeology
area of research
biologist
biology
chemist
chemistry
computer science
conduct (research)
development
discover
discoverer
engineer
engineering
geneticist
genetics
geologist
geology
invent
invention
inventor
investigate
laboratory (lab)
linguist
linguistics
mathematician
mathematics
patent (an invention)
physicist
physics
political science
psychologist
psychology
research
research institute
research laboratory
researcher
scientific
scientific theory
scientist
social sciences
sociologist
sociology
specialisation
specialise (in sth)
statistical data
statistics
study
survey
(carry out / conduct / do / perform an) experiment to analyse
(chemical / mathematical / scientific) formula to discover
(carry out / do / conduct / undertake) research to invent
COMPUTERS
application
be out of order
be playing up (informal)
break down
CD-reader
CD-ROM
CD-writer
click / (double-)click
computer program
computer programmer
configuration
configure
crash
customise
data
database
desktop (computer)
download (a file / data)
file
floppy disk
go dead (informal)
hard disk
hardware
install
IT (information technology)
keyboard
laptop (computer)
memory
menu
monitor
mouse
open (a program)
out of order
PC (personal computer)
portable
printer
RAM (Random Access Memory)
ROM (Read-Only Memory)
run (a program)
scanner
setup
software
stop working
surf (the Internet)
toolbar
TELEPHONING
anonymous call
answering machine
area code
by / over the phone
engaged / busy
hoax / crank call (BrE) / prank call (AmE)
incoming / outgoing calls
local / long distance call
mobile phone
pay phone
phone bill
phone book / telephone directory
phone booth
phone card
reverse charge call / collect call
text message
voicemail
to answer the phone
to be cut off
to be on the phone
to call a doctor / the police / a cab, etc.
to call about sth
to call sb back
to call / phone (up) / ring sb
to dial a number
to dial the wrong number
to get through to sb
to get / receive a call
to give sb a call / give sb a ring
to hang up on sb
to hold on / hold the line
to leave a message
to look up the number
to make a call
to mishear
to mistake sb for someone else
to phone a number
to pick up / lift the receiver
to replace / hang up (the receiver)
to slam down the phone
to speak on the phone
to speak up
to take a message
to take the phone (in the office)
to text / text message
to use sb’s phone
The line is engaged / busy.
THE INTERNET
(web) browser
attachment
chatroom
connection
email address
inbox
network
password
service provider
to attach
to be connected
to be online / offline
to be posted on the website
to browse
to check one’s email
to contact sb by email
to download (a file) / to upload
to find sth on the Internet
to have access to the Internet / the Net
to log in / on to sth
to log off / out
to search for sth
to send / receive / save an email
to shop online
to surf the Net
to visit sb’s website / chat room
user
user name
web page
Усі уроки курсу – http://english-lessons.pp.ua
