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This eccentric symbol is favored by those who thrive on variety and like being involved in a great many activities at the same time. These people are enthusiastic and bursting with
The inspirer energy and are attracted by unfamiliar challenges.
C.What shape do you think demonstrates your personality type? How accurately does the description reflect your personality?
D.Do you think tests like this are valid? Why or why not?
Ex. 13. Fill the gaps with a word from the word-box. Use each word once only. Translate the sentences into Russian paying attention to the meaning of the underlined words.
selfish |
bad-tempered |
tough |
sensitive |
sensible |
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trustworthy shy |
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1.Janet is incredibly ... . She always arrives on time and does her job well.
2.It's impossible to say anything to his grandmother. One word and she starts crying. She is so ... .
3.I wonder why he is so ... . He has got lots of money but he hates spending.
4.When she was a child, her parents were incredibly ... . Whenever she did the smallest thing wrong, they would send her to bed.
5.Come on, Maria! You can't go on a country walk wearing high heels. Do be ...
for once.
6.She was so ... and understanding. When I told her my problems, I immediately felt better afterwards.
7.In westerns, the hero is always ... . He always beats his enemies and can put up with any hardship.
8.That's the second plate you've broken this week. Why do you have to be so ?
9.I think he is an extremely ... boy. He laughs at stupid things and never concentrates in class.
10.Children are often really ... . They hide behind their mothers when guests come.
11.Don't be ..., Cathy. You've got to learn to share things with other children.
12.She is 100% ... . I'd leave my money, car, anything, for her to look after.
13.Why do you get angry all the time? You are so ... .
14.Bob is my best friend. He remained ... through all my problems.
15.He is terribly ... . Once he has made up his mind, it is impossible to get him to change it even if it's obvious that he is wrong.
Ex. 14. Translate into Russian. Consult a dictionary if necessary. Use underlined words or word combinations in sentences of your own.
1. It was like her to have deceived this person. 2. He proved to be a fair-weather friend. 3. As I listened to the judge my heart sank into my boots. 4. Your friend is not so simple as he appears. 5. You needn't be too sure of winning the contest, you may be disappointed. 6. Don't give me orders in a disagreeable manner. 7. She likes to praise her precious self and to find faults with everybody and everything around. 8. You needn't be suspicious of people who are willing to sacrifice themselves for the sake of others. 9. They say a round chin suggests a very outgoing character. 10. I find it hard to get along with touchy people. 11. The way a person acts depends on his upbringing. 12. People get wiser as they get older. 13. Don't expect your children to obey you. This is both unfair and unwise. 14. No wisdom like silence.
Ex. 16. Match the following proverbs with their synonymous variants. Find the Russian equivalent (below).
1.The leopard cannot change his spots.
2.Still waters run deep.
3.Love is blind.
4.When poverty comes in at the door love flies out at the window.
5.Fortune favours the fools.
6.Measure twice and cut once.
7.Every bullet has its billet.
A)Beauty lies in lover's eyes.
B)Don't strike a man when he is down.
C)What will be, will be.
D)Beware of a silent day and still water.
E)Look before you leap.
F)Love in a hut with water and
a crust is cinders, ashes, dust.
G)The wolf may change his coat but not his disposition.
a) Как волка ни корми, а он все в лес смотрит. b) В тихом омуте черти водятся. c) Любовь зла - полюбишь и козла. d) Худ Роман, когда пуст карман, хорош Мартын, когда есть алтын. e) Дураку везде счастье. f) Осторожность мать мудрости. g) От судьбы не уйдешь.
A.Comment on the proverbs. How do they reveal people's disposition? In what situations? Share your ideas with other students.
B.Think of other proverbs and sayings.
Vocabulary:
absent-minded – рассеянный
ambitious – 1) честолюбивый; 2) претенциозный
anxiety [ ] – 1) беспокойство; 2) опасение, забота approach to life – взгляд на жизнь
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arrogant [ |
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bad-mannered = ill-mannered – с плохими манерами bad-tempered – злой, раздражительный
boisterous [ ] – 1) неистовый, буйный; 2) шумливый cold – равнодушный, неприветливый
disagreeable – неприятный, хмурый even-tempered – уравновешенный excited – взволнованный
frank-hearted – чистосердечный, искренний generous – 1) великодушный; 2) щедрый good-looking – красивый, интересный (о внешности) high achiever – целеустремленный
hypocritical – лицемерный, ханжеский, притворный
indifferent – 1) равнодушный; 2) беспристрастный; 3) незначительный irritated – раздраженный
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logical – 1) логический; 2) логичный, последовательный
mean – 1) посредственный; 2) подлый; 3) скупой; 4) недоброжелательный; miserable – жалкий, несчастный
open-hearted – 1) чистосердечный; 2) великодушный plain – прямой, откровенный
progressive – передовой, прогрессирующий quick-tempered – вспыльчивый, раздражительный reserved – сдержанный, замкнутый, осторожный restless – беспокойный, тревожный
sensitive – чувствительный, восприимчивый self-confidence – самоуверенность, самонадеянность skilled – квалифицированный, искусный
sociable – общительный
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strong-willed – 1) решительный, волевой; 2) упрямый |
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suggest – 1) предлагать; 2) внушать, подсказывать (мысль) thoughtful – 1) задумчивый; 2) of – чуткий, внимательный touchy – обидчивый, раздражительный
unbalanced – неуравновешенный unfeeling – бесчувственный, жестокий vain – тщеславный, полный самомнения witty – остроумный
weak-willed – слабохарактерный
Word combinations:
be attracted by challenges – трудности привлекают кого-либо be like smb. – быть похожим на кого-либо
be suspicious of people – быть подозрительным к людям burst with energy – испытывать прилив энергии
sense of direction – умение ориентироваться
deal with people – общаться, иметь дело с кем-либо enjoy a challenge – любить трудности (испытания)
find fault with smb/smth – придираться к чему-либо/кому-либо get in the least bit nervous – совсем не нервничать
get along with smb – ладить с кем-либо have got a willpower – иметь силу воли
heart sink into one's boots – душа в пятки ушла (струсить) hold strong character – иметь сильный характер
I'm the kind of person... – Я тот человек, кто... Я такой, что...
I quite enjoy being... – Мне нравится быть...
I can't bear doing ... – Я не выношу ...
prove to be – оказаться run riot – беситься
remember smb doing smth – помнить, как кто-то делал что-то reach a conclusion – довести до конца
set clear goals – ставить четкие цели
sacrifice oneself for the sake of smb – жертвовать ради кого-либо work single-mindedly – работать целеустремленно
You would call me... – Вы скажите, что я...
Some would say... – Кто-то скажет...
PART III
HOUSING
Ex. 1. Remember the following word combinations with the key words house, lodging, floor, furniture, bed, table, to face, to share and practice them in your speech. Use the expressions after the word combinations.
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I live in ...
There is a ... in my flat/house.
At the moment I'm ...
I have to ...
My room/flat/house has ...
My room faces .../ The rooms in my flat face ...
I'm going to ...
Ex. 2. Read the texts for some particular information about the most traditional types of housing in Great Britain and in the United States.
Housing in Britain
In Great Britain, families prefer to live in houses rather than flats. Over 70% of people live in houses and only about 20% live in flats. About 35% of people own the houses they live in, or buy them with money borrowed from a bank or building society.
There are different types of housing in Britain. Terraced houses are attached to each other in a long row. They are usually found in towns and cities and many were built in the 19th or early 20th century as houses for workmen.
Today, Victorian terraced houses are very popular city homes. In earlier times, terraced houses were also called town houses. These have three or four stories and very large rooms, and town houses are now very expensive and fashionable.