27. Write about national stereotypes (American / English / Russian / your own nationality). Say if you think they are true or not. Use the phrases suggested below.
Many people think/say that the (name of nationality) are … . This is probably because … . In fact, … .
The (name of nationality) are said/thought to … because … but most of the people I know … .
People often make jokes about … (name of nationality) because we/they … and in some ways I think this is true.
A popular view of … is that we/they all … but actually … .
TOPICS:
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1. Machines at home.
2. Public transport.
3. Communication.
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GRAMMAR:
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Modal verbs: shall, will
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CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
Intonation Drills
1. a) Read after the teacher.
1. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
2.'Nothing is im'possible to a 'willing heart.
b) Comment on the sayings given above. Give their Russian equivalents.
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Modal verbs
shall – will
2. Discuss in pairs or groups what could be done in the following situations:
Model: St-1 – We must give something to Margaret on her birthday.
St-2 – Let’s give her a watch, shall we?
St-1 – No, it can’t be a watch. She’s got a good Swiss watch
already. We could give her a collection of disks.
Mother / Dad
Grandpa Grandma
Della and Sam
Auntie / Uncle
Fred and Patsy
Greg and Clair
(your friend’s name)
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birthday
wedding day
wedding anniversary
housewarming party
Christmas Day
graduation day
Valentine’s day
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a cassette player
a video recorder
a TV set
a CD player
a vacuum cleaner
a carpet
a china set
a mobile phone
a camera
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a bottle of perfume
a box of chocolates
a bottle of wine
ear-rings
a ring
a sweater
a pair of jeans
a watch
flowers
a guitar
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3. a) Give the Russian for the names of the following machines:
a (video) camera; a TV (set); a coffee maker; a coffee grinder; a dishwasher; a vacuum cleaner; a computer; a radio (set); a washing machine; a video recorder; a cassette/CD/DVD player; a microwave oven, a sewing ['souIN] machine.
b) Answer the questions.
4. Ask and answer how to use this or that machine.
Model: St-1 – Could you explain to me how to use the coffee grinder,
please?
St-2 – Plug it in, press the button and it starts grinding. Then
turn it off.
to plug in
to turn on/off
to press a button
to find a file
to film
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to select a programme
to rewind [rI'waInd]
to insert [In'sR:t] sth
to play
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to grind [graInd]
to record
to vacuum
to wash sth
to watch
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5. a) Listen to the people talking about different machines. Write who is talking and what machine is being discussed.
b) Listen to the dialogues again and answer the questions.
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How much washing powder does Mrs. Bolton use for a normal wash?
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Which programme does she normally use?
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Why doesn’t she use the drier?
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2.
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Has the man tried to use the video recorder before?
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What kind of programme does he want to record?
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When does the programme start/finish?
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3.
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How does the grandfather feel about computers?
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How does the grandson feel about them?
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What does the grandfather do in the end?
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с) Answer the teacher’s questions.
6. a) Listen to Thomas speaking on the use of various means of communication.
b) Explain how you see the advantages and disadvantages of using the mobile phone.
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