Text 12. MICHAEL JORDAN

 

Michael Jordan is one of the best players in the history of basketball. He was born on February 17, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York. As a teenager, Michael hated losing. However, he always spent a lot of time playing basketball. When he understood he was good at the game, it became his dream.

He did not want to have an ordinary life. Journalists asked him once: "Why did you become a basketball player? ", and he answered: "I did not want to have an eight-to-five job. I wanted something else ".

In 1984 he started his career in the NBA as a Chicago Bulls player. He did not play for three seasons from 1998-99 through 2000-01, but returned to play the game he loves with the Washington Wizards in 2001.

Michael Jordan is not only famous as a basketball player. In 1996 he starred in the film called "Space Jam ".

Although "Air Jordan " is one of the most popular sportsmen on earth, he is still shy and friendly. He and his wife Juanita have three children: Jeff, Marcus and Jasmine, who love playing basketball with their father.

TASKS

MATCH THE WORDS

1. basketball 2. to play basketball 3. player 4. career 5. to be born 6. eight-to-five job 7. game 8. season 9. to star 10. teenager 11. dream 12. wife 13. famous 14. to lose

a) жена b) мечта c) игрок d) родиться e) известный f) проигрывать g) карьера h) играть в баскетбол i) работа с 8 утра до 5 вечера j) сезон k) игра, матч l) исполнять главную роль m) подросток n) баскетбол

 

TRUE OR FALSE

Michael Jordan is one of the best players in the history of football.

He didn't want to be a winner.

In 1984 he started his career in the NBA.

He stopped playing basketball in 2001.

He is also famous as a film star.

Unfortunately, he and his wife have no children.

 

FILL IN THE GAPS

1. Michael Jordan......on February 17.

2. He always ... a lot of time playing basketball.

3. He didn't want to have an.........job.

4. He didn't play for three ....

5. In ... he ... in the film called "Space Jam".

6. He is still ... and ....

 

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS

1. Who is Michael Jordan?

2. What did he answer to journalists once?

3. Why is he called "Air Jordan"?

NOTES

Вопросительная форма в простом прошедшем времени образуется с помощью вспомогательного глагола did. В вопросительных предложениях did ставится перед подлежащим, а глагол, обозначающий действие или состояние, употребляется в форме инфинитива. Например: - Did you play basketball yesterday? - Ты играл вчера в баскетбол?

В отрицательном предложении вспомогательный глагол did ставится после подлежащего и перед глаголом, обозначающим действие или состояние.

В разговорной речи употребляется сокращенная форма. Например: - I did not (didn’t) play basketball yesterday. -Я не играл вчера в баскетбол.

SPEAKING

You are Michael Jordan and are interviewed by journalists from "Cosmopoli­tan". Role play this situation, using the words from this lesson.

 

Text 13.Australia

The Commonwealth of Australia is a self governing federal state. It is situated in the south-west of the Pacific Ocean, occupying the continent of Australia and a great number of islands of which Tasmania is the most important. Australia is a continent-island washed by the Indian and the Pacific Oceans. The country consists of 6 (six) states and 2 (two) territories. 16 million people live in Australia. The capital is Canberra. The official language is English. Australia has a Parliament has two chambers, the House of Representatives and the Senate. The government of the country is headed by the Prime Minister. Australia is not only far from the rest of the world, it has a bad climate, too. The climate is better in the east and south-east, where most big cities have grown-up. But the northern coast has too much rain, and the western coast is too dry. The highest part of Australia and almost all the mountains are near the coast. The whole central part of the country is dry; it never rains, there are no large rivers and no water there. So there is no very rich plant life in Australia, except in the east and south-east. Australia is an important producer and exporter of primary products: wool, meat, sugar, fruit, black, coal, iron, copper, lead, gold and so on. Most of the factories are situated near big cities. There are 5 (five) big cities in Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and bras bane. These cities are also the country's main ports. Canberra was specially planned as a capital. It is a quiet city. All the government buildings are situated there. There no industrial plants in the city. About 300000 people live in Canberra. Sydney is the oldest and largest city in Australia. It was founded in 1788. Sydney is a big industrial centre. About 3 million people now live in the city.

 

TASKS

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS

1. Where is Australia situated?

2. How many states and territories does the country consist of?

3. How many people live in Australia?

4. What is the capital of Australia?

5. Who is the head of government?

6. Is Australia an important producer and exporter of primary products? What products?

7. How many big cities are in Australia?

 

TRUE OR FALSE

1. Australia is a continent-island washed by the Indian and the Pacific Oceans.

2. The capital is Rome.

3. The government of the country is headed by the President.

4. The lowest part of Australia and almost all the mountains are near the coast.

5. Most of the factories are situated near big cities.

6. There are 7 (seven) big cities in Australia.

 

SPEAKING

Tell your groupmates about Australia everything you know.

 

 

Text 14.KYLIE MINOGUE

Born in Melbourne, Australia in 1968, Kylie Ann Minogue's career began as a child actor in TV shows. She was in an Australian soap opera called 'Neighbours ' where she met Jason Donovan. Together they sang a duet, 'Especially for You'. It was Kylie's first hit, a number one in the UK in 1988.

In the 1980s Kylie had a very different image. She was the friendly girl-next-door but this changed in the early '90s. Kylie is now a sexy confident young woman. 'Where the Wild Roses Grow', a duet with Nick Cave was a big success in 1995 and Kylie's next hit 'Spinning Around' came in 2000. Her latest album 'Fever' is a sensation in dance clubs around the world.

Kylie says that acting is still very close to her heart. She has been in a few films but they were not very successful. The style and fashion press love Kylie and with fans around the world her success is sure to continue.

 

TASKS

MATCH THE WORDS

1. to be born 2. to act 3. TV show 4. Actor 5. Career 6. soap opera 7. to sing a duet 8. hit 9. to change the image 10. to be a success 11. to be successful 12. album 13. fashion 14. to be sure

a) мода b) исполнять в дуэте c) карьера d) хит e) альбом f) быть уверенным, гарантировать g) быть большим успехом h) родиться i) актер j) мыльная опера k) телевизионная развлекательная программа l) выступать m) изменить стиль n) быть успешным

 

TRUE OR FALSE

1. Kylie was born in Sydney, Australia.

2. 'Especially for You' was a solo single.

3. Kylie was an actress before she became a pop-star.

4. Kylie is also famous for her clothes and style.

 

FILL IN THE GAPS

1. Her career began as a child actor in.......

2. In an Australian......she met Jason Donovan.

3. In the ... Kylie had a very different....

4. "Where the Wild Roses Grow" was a......in 1995.

5. Her next hit came in ....

6. Kylie says that ... is still close to her heart.

7. She has been in a few ....

 

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS

1. Where was she born?

2. What does she do?

3. What was her first hit?

4. What is she also famous for?

 

NOTES

В тексте o Кайли Миноуг мы встречает выражение - sexy confident woman -сексуальная, уверенная в себе женщина. В английском языке очередность прилагательных перед именем существительным зависит от значения этих прилагательных. Прилагательные, которые выражают субъективное мнение говорящего, ставятся перед именами прилагательными, которые описывают эти существительные. Примеры: beautiful old house - красивый, старый дом; popular seaside town - популярный морской город.

 

 

GRAMMAR

Use one of the adjectives in the box to answer questions a-n.

sociable considerate unreliable cheerful

generous optimistic amusing sensible

bad-tempered self-conscious conceited

lazy loyal grassier

 

How do you describe a person who:

a) has a very good opinion of him/herself?

b) is usually happy?

c) looks on the bright side of things?

d) buys you expensive presents?

e) never does anything stupid?

f) would never upset you?

g) never turns up on time?

h) really worries what people think of them?

i) gets out of bed on the wrong side in a morning?

j) tells jokes?

k) likes fighting with people?

1) doesn't want to get out of bed in the morning?

m) will stand by you if you are in trouble?

n) enjoys the company of other people?

 

Text 15. Canada

Canada is the second largest country in the world. It has coastlines on three oceans and is so vast that it crosses six time zones. Because of this you will need more than one visit to fully explore the place.

ENVIRONMENT

The environment and climate in Canada are both extreme. About half of the coun­try is covered by green forests, whereas its western part is occupied by prairies and the Rocky Mountains. The summers are short and cool and the winters long and bitter. Common animals include: seals, whales, polar bears and walruses.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Canadians have a reputation for toughness and fitness so there are plenty of out­door activities for those who like to be active. Ice hockey, lacrosse and Canadian foot­ball are extremely popular, as are hunting and fishing. However, for those who enjoy more leisurely pursuits, nature treks, trying one's luck with gold panning or a visit to the local Indian reservation provide interesting alternatives.

TASKS

 

TRUE OR FALSE

1. Canada is the largest country in the world.

2. Winters in Canada are short and bitter.

3. The Rocky Mountains are in the eastern part of Canada.

4. A nature trek is popular animal in Canada.

 

FILL IN THE GAPS

1. Canada has coastlines on ... oceans.

2. It crosses ... time zones.

3. The summers are ... and ... and the winters are ... and ....

4. There are plenty of ...... for people.

5. However, for those who enjoy more leisurely pursuits, ......, trying one's luck with ...... or a visit to the local Indian reservation provide interesting alternatives.

 

 

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS

1. Where is Canada situated?

2. What can you say about the climate?

3. What animals live in Canada?

4. What outdoor activities are very popular among people in Canada?

GRAMMAR

Decide whether you need to use an article or not in these sentences:

a I went to .. hospital to see a friend who was ill.

b She always go to ... bed early.

с I often get hay fever in ... summer.

d The shops in my town always close for... lunch.

e He earns 800$ ... week.

f I'll visit you in ... October.

g I can't play ... football very well.

 

 

Text 16. New Zealand

 

New Zealand is a very interesting country. It has got total area of 269,000 square kilometers. It is situated to south-east of Australia in the Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main islands (North Island and South Island) and some smaller ones. Nearly 3.5 million people live in the country. The capital of New Zealand is Wellington. It is a financial centre too. The city was founded in 1840 and has been the capital since 1865. The official language is English. The climate of New Zealand is moist. New Zealand is rich in minerals. There are some main industries in the country, for example, iron and steel industry. The country has gas and petroleum. There are many mountains in New Zealand. The highest is Mount Cook (3,764 meters or 12,349 feet). There are many rivers and lakes in the country. The chief rivers are the Waikato and the Wairu. You have heard about the native animals in the country. One of them is the kiwi. This interesting bird lives in the wet parts of the thick bushes. In the day-time the bird does not go out. It comes out only at night to find food. Kiwis cannot fly. Many years ago kiwis were hunted for food. Now the government does not permit the hunting the kiwis. The kiwi is now the symbol of New Zealand people. Small children are often called kiwis. New Zealand is independent state, but formerly it is a part of the British Empire. The head of the state is the Queen. New Zealand is self-governing state. The Parliament consists of one House only, the House of Representatives. The Prime Minister is the head of the government. New Zealand has got heavy industry. There are many plants in the country. Paper and rubber industries are developed too. New Zealand exports wool, meat, butter. There are some big cities such as Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dune-din, Nelson. Auckland and Wellington are the main ports of the country. There are some educational and cultural institutions in Wellington. They are the University of New Zealand, Victoria University College and others. Victoria University was established in 1897. New Zealand is a very interesting and beautiful country.

TASKS

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS

1. Where is New Zealand situated?

2. How many people live in the country?

3. What is the capital of New Zealand?

4. What are the main rivers in New Zealand?

5. Have you ever heard about the native animals in the country?

6. Who is the head of the state?

7. What are the biggest cities in New Zealand?

 

TRUE OR FALS

1. New Zealand has got total area of 450,000 square kilometers.

2. Nearly 3.5 million people live in the country.

3. The city was founded in 1940 and has been the capital since 1965.

4. The highest mountain is Mount McKinley.

5. The head of the state is The Prime Minister.

6. Victoria University was established in 1897.

 

SPEAKING

Tell your groupmates about Australia everything you know.

 

Приложение 1

 

God save our gracious Queen

long live our noble Queen,

God save the Queen!

Send her victorious,

happy and glorious,

long to reign over us:

God save the Queen!

 

O Lord our God arise,

Strike down her enemies,

And make them fall:

Confound their politics,

Frustrate their knavish tricks,

On thee our hopes we fix:

God save us all!

 

Thy choicest gifts in store

on her be pleased to pour;

long may she reign;

may she defend our laws,

and ever give us cause

to sing with heart and voice

"God save the Queen!"

 

I.Oh, say, can you see, the dawn s early light

What so proudly we hailed at the twilight s last gleaming?

Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro the perilous fight,

O er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming.

And the rocket s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,

Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.

Oh, say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave

O er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

II

On the shore dimly seen, thro the mists of the deep,

Where the foe s haughty host in dread silence reposes,

What is that which the breeze, o er the towering steep,

As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?

Now it catches the gleam of the morning s first beam,

In fully glory reflected, now shines on the stream:

Tis the star-spangled banner: oh, long may it wave

O er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

III

And where is that band who so vauntingly swore

That the havoc of war and the battle s confusion

A home and a country should leave us no more!

Their blood has vanished out their foul footsteps pollution.

No refuge could save the hireling and slave

From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:

And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave

O er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

IV

Oh, thus be it ever when freemen shall stand.

Between their loved home and the war s desolation:

Blest with vict ry and peace, may the heav n-rescued land

Praise the Power that has made and preserved us a nation.

Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just.

And this be our motto: "In God is our trust".

And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave

O er the land of the free and the home of the brave