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1. Наш дом находится на улице Горького. Мы переехали туда два года тому назад.

2. У него двухкомнатная квартира на втором этаже.

3. На втором этаже все квартиры без бал­конов.

4. Все комнаты: гостиная, спальня и кабинет неболь­шие, но уютные.

5. В гостиной находится сервант, угловой диван, цветной телевизор, два кресла и журнальный столик.

6. На столе стоит ваза с цветами.

7. Наша кухня довольно большая. Там есть плита, холодильник, шкаф для посуды, стол и несколько стульев.

8. В ванной хранятся различные предметы туалета.

9. На стене в коридоре находится вешалка и зеркало.

10. Мы поддерживаем порядок в комнате.

Describe your house or flat. What makes it special? What is your favorite room in your flat? Why?

Тема 6. Travelling (Путешествия)

В результате изучения данной темы студент должен

1. знать лексический минимум, позволяющий рассказать о различных видах транспорта, их плюсах и минусах, личных предпочтениях, своём наиболее запомнившемся путешествии, ориентироваться в аэропорту, железнодорожном вокзале, путешествуя за рубежом;

2. уметь пользоваться лексическим минимумом, обладать навыками свободного владения лексическим минимумом по теме, вести беседу на английском языке, уметь задавать вопросы по теме, отвечать на них и воспринимать соответствующую информацию.

Литература: 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 19, 24.

Answer the questions.

1. Which is the most convenient way of travelling?

2. Which is the quickest way of travelling?

3. What was your longest trip by train / ship / plane?

4. What must you do first before starting a trip?

5. Where do you buy tickets for a train / ship / plane?

6. Do you take much carry-on luggage with you?

7. How much luggage are you allowed on the plane?

8. Where do you take your meals while travelling by train / ship?

9. What kind of trains is more convenient for long distance travelling?

10. Do you prefer a lower or an upper berth on the ship / train? State your reason.

Fill in prepositions where necessary.

– Hello, Alec. I remember somebody told me that you had an interesting trip … Siberia.

– I really made a wonderful journey … the very heart … Siberia. We went to Krasnoyarsk … plane and then sailed … the Yenissei … a cargo-ship.

– And where did you go … ashore?

– Oh, … some spot you are not likely to find … any map. Well, when we found ourselves … the bank we immediately went … the place where our expedition was working.

– Did you go … car?

– Oh, no! No car could have driven … those paths. We travelled partly … foot, and … some places went … small rivers and streams … rowing boats. We were … spots where no man's foot had stepped … us.

– How exciting! So you enjoyed … the journey, didn't you?

– Every minute … it, though it was not an easy one.

– Did you return … air?

– No, … train. The fact is, I had hardly enough money … the railway fare, not to say anything … plane.

Make up questions.

Ask your friend: 1) if he often travels (makes trips); 2) when he travelled last by train (ship, plane); 3) if he usually books tickets in advance; 4) how much is
a ticket to his home town; 5) if he takes much luggage on his trips; 6) if he has ever missed a train (plane, ship); 7) if his friends come to see him off (to the airport, railway station, etc.); 8) if he has ever made a tour of some town (or port) of our country; 9) what foreign countries he would like to visit.

Fill in prepositions where necessary.

Modern life is impossible … travelling. I think that travelling … air is the fastest and the most convenient way. Many people prefer it … all other means.

But some people object … air travel. They say that this way ... travelling makes them nervous.

People … some professions, … example journalists or businessmen just can't do without flying … plane.

However, it is possible … cross the country … air … a few hours. Travelling … air, you kill two birds … one stone: you get speed and comfort combined and you save your time.

Complete.

1. There is nothing like travel by…

2. It is more convenient to travel by … because…

3. Modern trains have very…

4. On board large ships and small river boats people can visit…

5. Travelling by sea is popular…

6. Round the world cruise is…

7. But there is one thing that can spoil all the pleasure…

8. It is quite true that driving a car has…

9. And the first thing you should do before going on a holiday by car is…

Describe the journey you still remember. Speak about advantages and disadvantages of all kinds of transport. Which one do you personally prefer and why?

Тема 7. Applying for a job(Устройство на работу)

В результате изучения данной темы студент должен

1. знать лексический минимум, позволяющий практически применять знания в сфере деловой (профессиональной) коммуникации, ориентироваться в лексико-грамматическом материале, позволяющем составлять резюме, заполнять анкеты и некоторые другие документы на английском языке, необходимые при устройстве на работу;

2. обладать навыками свободного владения лексическим минимумом по теме, вести беседу на английском языке, уметь задавать вопросы по теме и воспринимать соответствующую информацию.

Литература : 14, 19, 24.

Answer the questions.

1. What things do you take into consideration when choosing an occupation?

2. How did you get your present job?

3. How were you informed about the position you have now?

4. Was the selection process very long?

5. What should you do to qualify for particular job?

6. Whom can you turn to for advice when making a decision?

7. What is the most important part of the decision-making process?