SPEAKING Look at the text. Where’s Alaska? What do you know the history of Alaska?



ДЕПАРТАМЕНТ ОБРАЗОВАВАНИЯ АДМИНИСТРАЦИИ ВЛАДИМИРСКОЙ                                                                                                                         ОБЛАСТИ   

ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОЕ БЮДЖЕТНОЕ ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНОЕ УЧРЕЖДЕНИЕ

СРЕДНЕГО ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОГО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ ВЛАДИМИРСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ

«АЛЕКСАНДРОВСКИЙ ПРОМЫШЛЕННО-ПРАВОВОЙ КОЛЛЕДЖ

ГБПОУ ВО АППК

Комплект материалов

Для самостоятельной работы студентов

          по дисциплине Английский язык                                                                        для специальностей СПО

      260807 Технология продукции общественного питания

                               151901 Технология машиностроения

                                230701 Прикладная информатика (по отраслям)

Рабочая тетрадь по Английскому языку

Разработал преподаватель :                                                        Н.А. Шмелева

 

             

 

 

                                    Аннотация

Рабочая тетрадь по английскому языку является компонентом УМК по английскому языку для студентов средних специальных учебных заведений.

Рабочая тетрадь составлена к учебнику английского  языка для средних специальных учебных заведений  под редакцией И.П. Агабекяна к разделу «Страны изучаемого языка». Тетрадь состоит из модулей . Внутри каждого модуля материал распределяется по темам, соответствующим темам учебника и КТП преподавателя. Рабочая тетрадь содержит упражнения, направленные на активизацию и систематизацию материалов учебника, включает упражнения по грамматическому материалу, изучаемому в разделе , задания по развитию устной речи, обучению чтению, развития умений и навыков диалогического высказывания.

Она предназначена для самостоятельной работы студентов. Рабочая тетрадь

 составлена в соответствии с требованиями Федерального государственного образовательного стандарта РФ.

 

 

СОДЕРЖАНИЕ

 

Unit 1. Prince William……………………………………………………… 5
Unit 2. Tourist Attractions……………………………………………….….6
Unit 3. Eilean Donan Castle………………………………………….……..7
Unit 4. Sightseeing in Washington………………………………………….8
Unit 5. The history of Alaska………………………………….……………9
Unit 6. Education in Great Britain………………………………………….10
Unit 7. George Stephenson……………………………………..…………..11
Unit 8. Style in informal letters/emails…………………………………….12
Unit 9. Style in formal letters/emails…………………..………………….. 13
Unit 10. Semi-formal letters/emails………………………………….……14
Unit 11. Writing a letter/email……………………………………………...15
Unit 12. Live High Up! ……………..……………………………………...16
Unit 13. Leicester Square……………………..…………………………....17
Unit 14. Spider! …………………………………..…………………….….18
Unit 15. Police anniversary……………………………...………………...19
Unit 16. York, England……………………………………………………..20
Revision section ……………………………………………………………21
Sources…………………………………………….………………………..22

 

 

UNIT 1

                                                                           

EVERYDAY   ENGLISH

- Good morning, Mr. Brown.

- Good morning, Mr. Ivanov.

- Is this your first visit to London?

- Yes.

- How do you like it here?

- It’s nice here. I like it very much.

 

READING

 

Read the text and complete the sentences below.

       Prince William.

       Prince William is from the United Kingdom. Prince William’s date of birth is 21st June 1982. His full name is William Arthur Phillip Louis Windsor. His father is Prince Charles. His younger brother is Prince Harry. His grandmother is the Queen of England, Queen Elisabeth! Prince William’s hobbies are playing football and swimming. He can paint, ski and ride motorbikes. He’s a great athlete.

1.1.   Prince William is from … 1.2. His birthday is on … 1.3. His brother is …   1.4. Queen Elizabeth is his … 1.5. His hobbies are … 1.6.   He can …    

3. SPEAKING Try to remember as many facts as you can about Prince William. Talk about him to the group. Don’t   look at the text.

 

 

4. WRITING Write an essay: “Some people think that one should learn a foreign language mainly to build a good professional career; others believe that it is much more needed for general educational and social development. What is your opinion? What do you think is the main reason for learning a foreign language?

5. PROJECT  Write a short description of a place of interest in Great Britain. Spend three to five minutes writing about it and then read your description to your partner.


                                                                                                                 UNIT 2                                                                    

 

EVERYDAY  ENGLISH

 

- Good, afternoon, Mr. Brown.

- Good, afternoon, Mr. Ivanov.

- Have you seen much of London?

- Not yet, but I’m going to.

- When are you leaving?

- Next Friday.

 

READING

  Read and complete the sentences below.

  Tourist’s   Attractions.

Every year, millions of tourists come to London to see and listen to Big Ben. But, what exactly is Big Ben?

Most people think that Big Ben is the tall clock tower that stands above the houses of Parliament. Well no! Big Ben is not the clock tower. It is one of the four huge bells inside the tower. Its name comes from the bells commissioner of works, Sir Benjamin Hall, or Ben. The tower is 98 meters high. The bell inside the tower is 14 tons. The clock in the tower is also huge. Each of the four clock faces is 7 m. wide. The hour hands are about 3 meters long and the minute hands are about four m. long. Perhaps one day you can go to London and see this amazing tourist attraction.

 

1.1. Big Ben is in … 1.2. Big Ben is the name of … 1.3. The tower is … high 1.4. Each hour hand is … long

 

S PEAKING

Imagine you are a tour guide. Tell a group of tourists about Big Ben. Then answer the group’s questions.

 

4. WRITING   Write a short description of a place of interest in London. Spend three to five minutes writing about it and then read your description to your partner.

 

5. PROJECT What did you learn about London? What else would you like to know? Collect information in groups then  present it to the class. You can visit websites.

 

          

UNIT 3

 

EVERYDAY   ENGLISH

 

 Use the international weather forecast from a newspaper. Imagine you are in different parts of   the world. Use the language in the box to act out a shot telephone conversation.

 What’s the weather like today?

 

Responding Negatively Responding Positively
· It’s awful! · It’s terrible! · It’s freezing! · It’s cold. · It’s a lovely/beautiful day! · It’s warm! · It’s very hot. · It’s fabulous!

READING

Read the article and answer the questions.

                                                                Eilean  Donan  Castle

                                                          

Eilean Donan stands on a small rocky island at the strategically important intersection of three sealochs (Loch Duich, Loch and Loch Alsh ). From the land, the castle can only be reached by a small stone bridge. This sea-girt 13C castle has had a most eventful history. After the defeat of the Norwegian King Haakon (1263), the castle fell to the Earls of Desmond and then the Earl of Moray, who was in the habit of decorating the battlements of his castle with his opponents’ severed heads. For two centuries it was the family seat firstly of the MacKenzies, and then of the Huntly family. 

 

 

2.1. Where does Eilean Donan   stand? 2.3. Who was in the habit of decorating the battlements of the castle with his opponent severed heads?
2.2. How can the castle be reached from the land? 2.4. When was the castle razed to the ground with gunfire?

 

SPEAKING

Imagine you are a tour guide. Tell a group of tourists about Eilean Donan Castle.

 

 

4. WRITING    Write a short summary of an article.

 

UNIT 4

1. EVERYDAY   ENGLISH

 

-  Good, afternoon, Mr. Brown.

- Good, afternoon, Mr. Ivanov.

- Glad to see you in New York again. When did you come?

- I only came this morning.

- What was the weather like in London?

- It was very nice there, too.

 

READING

Read the article and answer the questions.

Sightseeing in Washington

If I were you and had a month’s vacation, there are many places in the United States that I would like to visit. I would have a hard time marking up my mind where to go. Perhaps if I never had been there before, I would go to Washington, D.C. if you go in the spring you world see the cherry trees along the Tidal Basin on the Potomac river. These trees were given to the United States by the Japanese government. I wish I could see them in blossom some time. 

 

2.1. What is the name of the American capital? 2.3. Where is it situated, on the West or on the East coast?
2.2. What do you know about George Washington? 2.4. Where is Washington State situated?

3 .SPEAKING Imagine you have been on an interesting journey. Tell your partner about Washington.

 

 

4. WRITING   Write a short description of a place of interest in New York. Spend three to five minutes writing about it and then read your description to your partner.

 

5. PROJECT What did you learn about Washington and New York? What else would you like to know? Collect information in groups, present it to the class. You can visit websites.

 

UNIT 5                                                                                    1.   EVERYDAY      ENGLISH

- Good morning,   Mr. Ivanov.
-Good morning, Mr. Brown. Won`t you sit down   please? How are you?
-I am quite well, thank you.
-Have you seen much in New –York?
-Not yet, I am going sightseeing to day after our talks.
-I am sorry I can`t help you today, but I`ll be able to take you round New-York tomorrow in my car
-It`s very nice of you, Mr. Ivanov. Thank you very much.

2. READING
Read the text an answer the questions.
                                                The history of Alaska
Alaska`s history began in 1741 when it was first visited by Vitus Bering, the Danish explorer in Russian employ. At the beginning Alaska was known as «Russian America». Then later it was bought by the USA from Russian in1867 for $7.200.000. People in the US did not like the purchase, because they did not know how wealthy Alaska was in natural resources. They called it “Seward’s Folly”, but since then the cost of Alaska has been repaid many times, and William Seward, past Secretary of  State , who had arranged the transaction, is known as a great statesman.


2.1 Who was Alaska first visited by and when? 2.3 When was Alaska bought by the USA?
2.2 Whose territory was it at that time? 2.4 How much did the USA pay for Alaska?

SPEAKING Look at the text. Where’s Alaska? What do you know the history of Alaska?

 

 

4. WRITING  Write a short description of a place of interest in the USA. Spend three to five minutes writing about it and then read your description to your partner.

 

5. PROJECT What did you learn about USA? What else would you like to know? Collect information in groups, present it to the class. You can visit websites.

 

 

UNIT 6

EVERYDAY   ENGLISH

-Excuse me, where is the science lesson?

-It’s in Room D. Are you new to the school?

-Yes, I am. My name’s Markus.

-My name’s David. Nice to meet you, Markus!

-I’m seventeen. And  you?

-I’m seventeen too! Are you in Class12E?

-Yes, I am!

-Me too! Let’s go to the science lesson together then!

 

READING

 

At What Age Do Children Go to School in Britain?

Children in Britain go to school at age of 5 (4 in Northern Ireland) until they are 16. Before school many children go to private (fee-paying) nursery schools or kindergartens. Children first attend the infant’s school until they are 7 years old. At 7 they move to the junior school and at 11 (12 in Scotland) children go from junior to secondary school.

Over 85% of secondary school pupils attend comprehensive schools. These schools take children of all abilities and give secondary education for children from the age of 11 to 16 or 18.

2.1 What is a system of education aimed to? 2.3 When does the compulsory education begin in England?
2.2. When does the pre-school education begin in England, Wales and North Ireland? 2.4 What are Grammar and Comprehensive schools?

3. SPEAKING Tell your partner four things you remember from the text.

4.WRITING Write an essay: “The earlier a child joins long-term educational exchange program and gets a chance to study and live in a foreign country at least for a year, the better it is for his/her language, educational and social development.”

 

5.  PROJECT   Make a similar diagram about the education in your country. How similar is it to England’s? Use the internet to find the information.

 

UNIT 7

EVERYDAY ENGLISH

-What will you be doing tomorrow evening, Mr. Brown?

-I haven’t thought of it yet. I’ll probably try to book a seat for a theatre.

-Would you like to see a drama?

-I’m afraid my Russian isn’t good enough to under stand drama. I’d like to see something       lighter.

-What about a musical comedy then?

-That would be very interesting. I hope I’ll understand it.

READING

GEORGE STEPHENSON

George Stephenson was a British inventor and engineer. He is famous for building the first practical railway locomotive.

Stephenson was born in 1781 in England. During his youth he worked as a fireman and later as an engineer in the coal mines of Newcastle. He invented one of the first miner’s safety lamps independently of the British inventor Humphrey Davy. Stephenson’s early locomotives were used to carry loads in coal mines, and in 1823 he established a factory at Newcastle for their manufacture. In 1829 he designed a locomotive known as the Rocket.

2.1.   What was George Stephenson? 2.3. What is his main invention?
2.2. What is he famous for? 2.4. What was George Stephenson’s occupation?

3. SPEAKING Think of a famous person you   like and talk about him/her to the group.

4. WRITING   Write an essay: “What can science do?”

PROJECT

With your partner, find more information (from encyclopedias or the Internet) about the life and achievements of another renowned scientist. Report your findings to the rest of the class. Using information from your research, write a short article about the scientist you have chosen.

 

UNIT 8

 

EVERYDAY ENGLISH

-We got several letters and telegrams this morning. Which of them shall we answer first?

-First I’ll look them through and then tell you what to do. Have you got them with you?

-Yes. Here they are.

-Let me see. These should be answered first of all.

READING

Style in informal letters/emails

Informal letters/emails are sent to people you know well (e.g. friends, relatives etc). An informal letter/email should consist of:

 informal   greeting  (e, g. Dear Mary/Aunt Sue/dad/etc).

An introduction in which you write your opening remarks and the reason for writing (e.g. How  is it going? I thought .I`d drop you a line to let you know…).

A  main body in which you write the main subjects of the letter/email in detail, starting a new paragraph for each topic.

A conclusion in which you write your closing remarks (e.g. I`d better go)

An informal ending (e.g. Love/Yours/Best regards+ your first name)

 

3. SPEAKING  Look at the post-card. What do you prefer to do when you are on holiday? Tell your partner. Can you recommend a place for partner to go on holiday? Read the post-card. Answer the questions.

Dear Grandma and Grandpa, Greetings from USA. We’re having a great time here. The hotel’s fantastic and the weather’s  great. Dad’s windsurfing with the local club at the moment. Tony’s   playing golf with Steve. They’re enjoying it a lot. I’m on the beach now. Mum is swimming and I’m sunbathing. It’s fun. See you soon. Sandra                                                                            Stamp       Mr. and Mrs. S Murphy 22  Farlan Road Dublin 2 Ireland                                                   

Questions:

1. Where’s Sandra staying?

2. What’s the weather like?

3. What us she doing now?

 

 

4. WRITING    Write your own post-card. Write a short letter to a friend.

 

UNIT 9

 

EVERYDAY ENGLISH

 

-Yes?

-Could I have a small registered envelope, please?

-Will this size do?

-No, I’m afraid that’s a bit too small.

-What about this one?

-That’ll do very well, thank you. And I want to post a letter.

-Is it an ordinary one? Put it in the box over there.

-Thank you.

 

READING

                                                           Style in formal  letters/emails.

Formal letters/emails are normally sent to people in an official position or people you don`t know well (e.g. Director of Studies etc). A formal letter/email should consist of:

A formal greeting (e.g. Dear Sir/Madam – when you do not know the person`s name; Dear Ms Jones – when you know the person`s name)

An introduction in which you write your opening remarks and mention your reason for writing (e.g. I am wiring to apply for the position of …)

A main body in which you write about the main subjects of the letter in detail, starting a new paragraph for each topic

A conclusion in which you write your closing remarks (e.g. I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible…) .

A formal ending   ( e.g. Yours sincerely – when you  know  the  person`s name) followed by your full name.

 

3. SPEAKING    Identify the type of letter (formal, semi-formal, informal).

 

Dear   Mr. Snow:

Order No. 888/007

 

We have carefully considered the proposal made in your letter of November 1, 2014.

We are willing to grant you the extension asked for/

If you will sing the enclosed 90-day promissory note, your account will be adjusted accordingly.

Sincerely yours,

S. Nikitin

Manager

 

 

3. WRITING   Write your    letter (120-180 words).Give reasons.

 

UNIT 10

EVERYDAY ENGLISH

 

-I want to send a registered letter to London. How much is it?

-Ten  pounds.  Shall I give you a ten- pound stamp?

-Yes, please. I want it to go by air mail.

-That’ll be six rubles extra, please. What else can I do for you?

 

READING

Semi-formal letters/emails are normally sent to someone you know but are not intimate with (e.g. your friend`s parents, a distant relative etc). Semi-formal letters/emails contain:

Formal greetings (e.g. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Smith)

Informal endings (e.g. Best wishes/ Yours + full name)

A respectful tone, depending on the relationship you have with the person

Pronouns should not be omitted and idioms should be used carefully.

 

 

SPEAKING

Identify the type of letter. Give reasons.

                                                        INTERICE INC.

007 S. Los Angeles Street,

Los Angeles, Ca. 00007

USA

Our Ref: S/8-08

Dear Sir,                                                                                                         November10, 2014

 

We have to inform you that it is not yet possible for us to meet our obligations and pay you the outstanding sum of $ 250,000 which was due on December 1, 2014.

Trade had been very slack recently.

We would like to make a proposal, and look forward to your confirmation. We hope to be able to make payment of the full sum by the end of the year.

Very truly yours,

S. Snow

Manager

 

4. WRITING     Write an essay: “It’s a pity that people don’t write real letters anymore. The Internet is great for information but poor for sharing thoughts and emotions.”

UNIT 11

 

EVERYDAY ENGLISH

 

-I`d like to make out a money-order and also send off a telegram. Where can I get a form?

-Here`s a money-order form, and you`ll find telegram forms and can fill them in at the desk over there.

-I want to send a little present to a friend of mine. Where do they take parcels?

-In the next room, please. Here are your receipts.

-Thank you. Good morning.

-Good morning.

 

READING

Letters/Emails can be formal, semi-formal or informal depending on whom you are writing to. There are quite a few types, such as: invitations, accepting or refusing invitations, asking for or giving information, application, complaints, apologies, asking for/giving advice, giving news, expressing thanks/regrets/congratulations etc.

 

Before we start writing a letter/email it is important to think about who we are writing to. This will help to decide how formal/informal the letter/email will be.

3. SPEAKING Look at the form.

 

MERTON SECONDARY SСHOOL  

NAME_____________________

CLASS_____________________

Subjects: Please tick (+)

 

Math                               Art +                     
English + PE  
Geography IT                 
History                  Science      

 

1. What is his name?

2.  What class is he in?

3. What school is he in

4. What subjects does he choose?                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

 

4. WRITING    Fill in the form .

 

· Full Name: ……………………………………

· Is from: ……………………………….............

· Date of Birth: …………………………………

· Family: ……………………………………….

· Hobbies: ……………………………………..

· She can: ………………………………………

 

 

UNIT 12

 

EVERYDAY ENGLISH

 

-Could I speak to Mr. Brown, please?

-He`s on another line at the moment. Would you hold on?

-I`m afraid I can`t. I`ll leave a message for him. Will you please ask him to call at Mr. White`s   office at twelve o`clock instead of ten?

 -All right. I`ll let him know.

 

READING

Mark the statements 1-4 (true) or (false)

                                                                      Live High Up!

In the South of England, near Surrey, Elspeth Beard, the famous architect has got a very unusual house. It’s a water tower, 130 ft. tall. The house is 100 years old. The tower has got six floors. There is a reception room on the ground floor. The bedrooms are on the first, second and third floors. They have all got their own bathrooms. The kitchen is on the fourth floor and the living room is on the fifth floor. There are 142 steps to the roof, 88 to the kitchen and 113 to the roof, 88 to the kitchen and 113 to the living room. It’s a great way to keep fit as there isn’t a lift. That’s the price you pay for living high up!

1. The house is new.

2. There are nine rooms in it.

3. The living- room is on the ground floor.

4. There are 13 steps to the kitchen.

 

SPEAKING

Talk about a very unusual house in the text to the group.

 

WRITING

Suggest a day’s excursion to the guest and explain how to get to these attractions. You can begin a description of your recommended day this way.

 

...If you have a day to spare, and you’d like to see more of our city you might…

 

 

 

 

UNIT 13

 

EVERYDAY ENGLISH

-Hallo, Peter. How are you? Where were you a few days a go? I rang you up, but there was no answer.

-Didn’t you know I was in New-York and came back last night?

-I see. How did you like it there?

-The city’s wonderful.

-Did you have enough time to go sightseeing?

-I’m afraid, I did not. There are so many places of interest in New-York, you know, so many    museums and monuments. I couldn’t see all of them.

-That s a pity, isn’t it?

 

READING

Read the first sentence of the text. Where is this place? Think of three questions about it. Read the whole text.

                                                                      Leicester Square

( pronounced Lester Square) is in London’s West End. The square is famous for its cinemas it’s got six cinemas and there are more than 50 theatres nearby. One of the cinemas, the  Odeon , has 1,700 seats! You can see premieres of new films in Leicester Square.

In the middle of the square, there is a small park with a statue of William Shakespeare in it. There are also a lot of restaurants, cafes and nightclubs in the square. They are especially busy at Friday and Saturday evenings. Leicester Square is well worth visiting – whether you are from London or a tourist.

 

SPEAKING

Last summer, your friend visited London and went to Leicester Square. Ask him   wh-questions based on the text.

WRITING

Comment on the following statement:

Most countries consider tourism essential. On the other hand, some people believe that it can have serious negative effects.

What is your opinion? Is tourism mostly good or bad for a country?

Write your essay (200-250 words)

 

 

UNIT 14

 

EVERYDAY ENGLISH

-What are you going to do on Sunday, Mr. Smith?

-I was planning to see the sights. Could you tell me how I can get to the Washington  memorial ?

-Would you like to have me as your guide?

-I’d love to.

-Then what time shall we meet? Would ten in morning be too early?

-Oh no, that’s quite all right.

READING

Read and answer the questions

                                                            Spider!

Peter Parker is a quiet teenager. He lives in a small house in New York City with his Aunt Mary. Peter hasn`t got many friends   . His best friend, Mary Jane, lives next door .  One day, a spider bites Peter in a science lab. Now he`s got special powers! He is strong and fast and he can climb walls, just like a spider! People love him, but his enemy, the evil Green Goblin, is after him. Can Spider-Man stop him? Watch this brilliant film to find out!

 

 

1. Where`s Spider-Man from? 3. What can Spider-Man do? 2. Who`s his best friend? 4. Who is against him?

 

SPEAKING

Make notes , present  the story of Spider-Man to the group.

 

WRITING

Complete the dialogues. The guests’ answers are given.

 

- …

-  Good morning, I’d like to book a room.

- …

- Single.

- …

- On the 1st of September.

- …

- For three nights.

- …

- My full name is Peter Wood.

- …

- Yes, that’s correct, but could you hold the room until midnight. My train is sometime late.

 

 

UNIT 15

 

1 .EVERY DAY ENGLISH

-Could you tell me how to get to Green Street?

-I see you are a stranger here.

-Yes, I only came yester day.

-Can you see that tall building over there?

-Of course.

-Walk in that direction. There`s a bus stop near it. You can take the 16 bus to Green Street. It won`t take you long.

-Thank you very much.   


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