Home reading: Types of texts

1. do

2. make

3. terraced

4. modern

5. central

6. do

7. detached

8. running

9. front

a) conveniences

b) repairs

c) water

d) the chores

e) house

f) garden

g) heating

h) improvements

i) house

III. Put the words into the right column

wardrobe dining table computer fridge bed sofa washing machine cooker desk television bookcase armchair dressing table bath toilet lamp cushions dishwasher cupboard coffee table sink freezer microwave oven

IV. There are some proverbs about home. Find Russian equivalents

1. East or West home is the best.

2. Every bird likes its own nest.

3. He has no home whose home is everywhere.

4. It’s good to be visiting, but it’s better at home.

V. What house would you prefer to live in? Why?

TV and Cinema

Nowadays cinema and TV are very popular among the public. TV informs, educates and entertains people. Millions of people like watching TV in their free time.

There’re a lot of channels on TV. In Britain there are 5 main channels. People have to pay for a television licence every year. There are also a lot of channels in Russia, where we can watch different programmes. They are current affairs programmes, sitcoms, quiz shows, soap operas, wildlife documentaries and the news. My favourite channel is………………… . I like it because there are a lot of exciting programmes such as ……………………………………. My favourite programme is……………………..I enjoy watching it because……………………

A lot of people in Russia prefer going to the cinema. There are plenty of cinemas in Saint-Petersburg. They are well-equipped and modern. The most famous are Jam Hall, Kronverk Cinema, Mirage Cinema and some others. People have got an opportunity to watch different kinds of films there: comedies, science fiction, cartoons, westerns, musicals, thrillers, horror films, detectives, action films and romantic stories.

My favourite film is……………………………………………………….

It is ………………………………………………………………… (genre)

The director is ……………………………………………………………

The main characters are……………………………………………………

The film is about … (5 sentences)

…………………………………………………………………………..

…………………………………………………………………………..

…………………………………………………………………………..

…………………………………………………………………………..

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To sum it up, cinema and TV help us to relax after a hard day’s work. Still, it’s not a good thing for children to watch TV all day long. It’s very harmful to their eyes and brains.

Vocabulary

To inform- информировать

To educate- образовывать

To entertain- развлекать

Plenty of- множество

Well-equipped- хорошо оборудованный

Modern- современный

Director- режиссер

To sum it up- подводя итоги

Harmful- вредный

I. Guess the types of films

1. Some cowboys rob a train.

2. A flying saucer lands from Mars.

3. A dead person comes back to life.

4. James Bond saves the world.

5. Mickey Mouse goes on a picnic.

6. A man falls in love with his son’s teacher.

7. A dead body is found in the river.

8. There are lots of songs and dancing.

II. Match kinds of programmes with their definitions

current affairs programme sitcom quiz show soap opera wildlife documentary the news sport programme

1. A television or radio story about the daily lives of the same group of people.

2. A television programme that gives facts and information about nature.

3. A popular type of television entertainment consisting of amusing stories about the same group of people.

4. A progamme about important events that are happening now.

5. A programme about sport events.

6. Reports or recent events on the radio or television.

7. A competition TV in which you have to answer questions.

III. Think of the advantages and disadvantages of TV and Cinema. Complete the table

IV. Speak about your favourite film. Use these questions to help you

1. What is your favourite film?

2. What genre of film is it?

3. Who is the director?

4. Who are the main characters?

5. What is this film about?

London

London is the capital of Great Britain. It’s political, economic and cultural centre. London is an ancient city. It is more than twenty centuries old. The population of London is more than nine million people. London is one of the biggest cities in the world and the largest city in Europe. It is situated on the banks of the River Thames.

London includes several parts: the City, Westminster, the West End and the East End.

The City is a financial and business centre. There are a lot of banks and offices there. It is an ancient part of London. One of the greatest English churches – St. Paul’s Cathedral – is here. It was designed and built by the outstanding English architect Christopher Wren in 1710. St. Paul’s Cathedral is the second largest church in Europe. Admiral Nelson is buried here.

Westminster is an administrative centre of London. The Houses of Parliament are situated here. It is the seat of the British Government. The building is very beautiful with its two towers and a big clock called Big Ben. Westminster Abbey where kings and queens are crowned is near Big Ben. It was built in the 11^th century. It was destroyed and rebuilt several times. Many famous people are buried here: Newton, Darwin, Dickens and Kipling.

The West End is a part of London where rich people live. Fine houses, wide streets, wonderful parks are situated here. There are the best cinemas, theatres, concert halls, famous shops, comfortable hotels, restaurants, museums in this part of the city. Also, there is the main square of London – Trafalgar Square. In the middle of the square you can see Admiral Nelson’s Column. Behind it there is the National Gallery where you can see a lot of unique paintings. The most beautiful park of London – Hyde Park – is in this district too.

The East End includes a port, some docks and great industrial areas.

London is a very exciting place to visit.

Vocabulary

Ancient- древний

To be situated- располагаться

To include- включать

Outstanding- выдающийся

To bury- хоронить

To crown- короновать

To rebuilt- перестраивать

Wide- широкий

Unique- уникальный

District- район

Dock- верфь

I. Unjumble the letters

1. n n A t i e c

2. s g O n d i u t n a t

3. i e U u n q

4. f a o b m o C e l r t

5. u S q e r a

6. t l n a a i N o

7. r u u l C t a l

8. i a i a n F n c l

II. Match the words which mean nearly the same.

1. ancient

2. beautiful

3. large

4. famous

5. comfortable

6. unique

a) rare

b) big

c) cosy

d) old

e) attractive

f) well-known

III. Say “true” (v), “false” (x) or “I don’t know”(?)

1. London is less than twenty centuries old.

2. Christopher Wren was buried in St. Paul’s Cathedral.

3. Westminster is a financial and business centre.

4. The official title of the Houses of Parliament is the New Palace of Westminster.

5. Big Ben is the name of the tower with a big clock.

6. Kings and queens are crowned in St. Paul’s Cathedral.

7. The National Gallery contains a lot of very special and rare collections of art.

8. Hyde Park is situated in the City.

IV. What place would you like to visit in London? Why? Make a project

Think about this place. Use the following plan

1. a place

2. location

3. what it is famous for

4. interesting facts

5. extra information

My Future Career

What do you want to be when you grow up? We hear this question during our school years. It’s not a simple matter to choose a career at my age. Jobs that are chosen by chance or in a hurry can spoil my life or have a strong influence on it.

When choosing a career we should consider different points. Money is one of the factors. There are highly paid jobs and low-paid jobs. Everybody wants to earn much, but money is not the only thing which is valuable. It’s also good when you get satisfaction from your job. It’s very important to choose a profession that suits your interests.

Parents, teachers and friends can help us to choose a good job. Their practical advice is often helpful, because they are more experienced and they know life better. School is also important in choosing my future career. It develops our special talents and abilities. It forms our character.

To make the right choice, you should take into account your traits of character. If you like to work with people and help them, you could become a teacher, a nurse, a secretary or a police officer. If you are practical and love making things you will do well as motor mechanic, builder, plumber or electrician. Moreover, you will definitely never be unemployed. If you are good at foreign languages and love books you may be a journalist, a librarian, an editor or a translator. In some of these jobs you can work at home. If you’re crazy about computers and the latest technology, you can be an engineer, a bank clerk or a computer programmer. You might even be an astronaut. If you’re a creative person and like drawing, painting and taking photos, you may become a photographer, an artist or a fashion designer. These are very glamorous jobs.

As for me, I haven’t decided yet what I want to be. But I still have time to think and to choose.

/// As for me, I’ve already made my choice. I want to be a .............., because this job .............................................................................................................. .

Vocabulary

To spoil- испортить

To influence on- влиять на

To consider- рассматривать

Highly paid job- высокооплачиваемая работа

Low-paid job- низкооплачиваемая работа

Valuable- ценный

Satisfaction- удовлетворение

To be experienced- быть опытным

To develop- развивать

Ability- способность

To take into account- принимать во внимание

Traits of Character- черты характера

Moreover- более того

I. Read the definitions and guess the jobs

1. Someone whose job is to repair water pipes, baths, sinks and toilets.

2. Someone who writes reports for newspapers, magazines, television or radio.

3. Someone whose job is to type letters, arrange meetings or answer telephone calls in an office.

4. Someone who travels and works in space.

5. Someone whose job is to look after people who are ill or injured, usually in a hospital.

6. Someone who decides what should be included in a newspaper, magazine etc.

7. Someone whose job is painting pictures.

8. Someone who designs the way roads, bridges, machines are built.

II. Say “true” (v), “false” (x) or “I don’t know”(?)

1. It’s easy to choose a career when you are thirteen.

2. Money is the most important factor when you choose a job.

3. You shouldn’t listen to your parents, teachers or friends when you choose a job.

4. School can help in choosing your future career.

5. Hobby develops our talents and abilities.

6. You will definitely never be unemployed if you are a bank clerk.

7. Computer programmer usually earns a lot of money.

8. Fashion designer is a very glamorous job.

III. Think of the advantages and disadvantages of being a teacher. Complete the table. Give your ideas

IV. Write a personal letter

This is a part of a letter from Peter, your American pen friend.

… It will be interesting for me to know about your future career. What is it? Explain your choice, please. Your traits of character suit this profession, don’t they?

I’m going to spend my summer holidays in London…

Write back to Peter.

In your letter

• answer all his questions

• ask 3 questions about his summer holidays

Write 80-100 words.

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Saint-Petersburg

Saint-Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities in Russia. It is the second largest city after Moscow. It is situated on the banks of the River Neva.

St. Petersburg was founded by Peter the Great in 1703 and from 1712 up to 1918 it was the capital of Russia.

Its population is about 5 million people. It is an important industrial, cultural and scientific centre of our country. There are a lot of museums, theatres, exhibitions, universities and colleges. There are a lot of wonderful sights which surprise and amaze tourists and citizens. The Peter and Paul Fortress, for example. It is the birthplace of the city. In the 18^th and 19^th centuries it was a political prison. Now it’s a historical and architectural museum.

Palace Square is the central square of St. Petersburg. There we can see the Winter Palace, the former residence of the Russian tsars. Now it is the State Hermitage. This palace was built by Rastrelli. The Alexander Pillar is in the centre of the square.

Walking along the River Neva, we can see a monument to the city founder Peter I called “The Bronze Horseman”. This monument was created by Falconet.

The largest cathedral of St. Petersburg is St. Isaac’s Cathedral. This cathedral was under construction for 40 years.

The main street of the city is Nevsky Prospect. It begins at the Admiralty. You can find all kinds of shops, hotels, cafes, restaurants, cinemas and theatres in this prospect.

The Summer Garden is the oldest garden in St. Petersburg. There you can find beautiful marble statues, the bronze monument to the great Russian fabulist Ivan Krylov and a lot of beautiful plants. The Summer Garden is one of the favourite places of rest for citizens and tourists of our city.

We are proud of our wonderful city and we are happy to live here.

Vocabulary

To be situated- располагаться

Banks- берега

To be founded- быть основанным

Scientific- научный

Exhibition- выставка

Sights- достопримечательности

Amaze- изумлять

Citizen- горожанин

Peter and Paul Fortress- Петропавловская крепость

Birthplace- место рождения

Prison- тюрьма

Architectural- архитектурный

Former residence- бывшая резиденция

Tsar- царь

Monument- памятник

Founder- основатель

To create- создавать

Cathedral- собор

Marble- мраморный

Fabulist- баснописец

To be proud of- гордиться

I. Match the words

1. former

2. marble

3. bronze

4. political

5. wonderful

6. cultural

a) statue

b) sights

c) residence

d) prison

e) centre

f) monument

II. Find mistakes and correct the sentences

1. Saint-Petersburg was founded by Peter the Great in 1705.

2. Saint-Petersburg is the largest city in Russia.

3. The Peter and Paul Fortress is the former residence of Russian tsars.

4. “The Bronze Horseman” was created by a famous painter Falconet.

5. St. Isaac’s Cathedral was under construction for less than 40 years.

6. Ivan Krylov was a famous Russian sculptor.

7. You can find beautiful wooden statues in the Summer Garden.

8. The Peter and Paul Fortress was a political prison in the 17^th century.

III. Complete the sentences with the sights of St. Petersburg

1. __________ is the birthplace of the city.

2. __________ is the central square of Saint-Petersburg.

3. __________ is the former residence of the Russian tsars.

4. _______