6. 
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1. Why is art so important for people?
2. What is more popular now: TV, theatre or cinema? Why?
3. Why is visiting a theatre is more festive than going to the cinema?
4. Do you often go to the theatre? What performances do you enjoy?
5. What seats do you usually choose?
6. What is the most important factor in a good performance?
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seats at the theatre;
the importance of art in our life;
types of art;
opera;
types of theatrical performances;
TV vs. theatre;
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9. What can you say about your cultural life this month? :
1. How many films have you seen?
a) 10
b) 4
c) none
2. How many times have you been to the theatre?
a) 4
b) 1
c) not once
3. How often do you watch TV?
a) every day
b) on weekends
c) not at all
4. How many concerts have you been to?
a) 3
b) 1
c) none
5. How many exhibitions have you been to?
a) 3
b) 1
c) none
6. How many times have you been to a disco?
a) 4
b) 1
c) not once
7. How many times have you been to a café?
a) 4
b) 1
c) not once
8. How many parties have you been to?
a) 6
b) 2
c) none
9. How many times have you been to the country?
a) 4
b) 2
c) not once
10. How often have you gone skating/skiing?
a) 8
b) 4
c) 1
11. How often have you stayed home in the evening?
a) most of the time
b) sometimes
c) hardly ever
KEY:
1) a-10, b-5, c-1 2) a-10, b-5, c-1
3) a-10, b-5, c-1 4) a-10, b-5, c-1
6) a-10, b-5, c-1 5) a-10, b-5, c-1
7) a-10, b-5, c-1 8) a-10, b-5, c-1
9) a-10, b-5, c-1 10) a-10, b-5, c-1
11) a-1, b-5, c-10
110-80. You have had no time for studies this month, have you? Take care. What do you think about your exams? Life isnt only having fun.
80-40. Youve enjoyed yourself this month, havent you?
40-10. Life has been a little dull this month, hasnt it?
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1. 
, Present Continuous:
1.Timothy (to feed) his dog.
2. Nancy (to paint) her kitchen.
3. Our neighbors (to wash) their car.
4. What she (to do) now? She (to dance).
5. What he (to do) at the moment? He (to fix) his instrument.
6. They (to have) a big dinner together.
7. I (to do) my homework.
8. John and his friends (to go) to the library.
9. Ann (to sit) at her desk. She (to study) the history of music.
10. The old man (to walk) around the room.
11. You (to have) break?
12. What language you (to study)?
13. What they (to talk) about?
14. It still (to rain). I (to open) an umbrella.
15. John (to play) computer games.
2. :
1. raining It not is anymore. up It clearing is the is and sun shining.
2. The playing band in jazz the is park. A of lot are music people to listening the.
3. Only sitting in a shop people seven are coffee. And five are only people waiting in a queue ().
MODULE 11
: Music in my life: Music in my life
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(Present Continuous)
: Whats your music personality?
: A letter of recommendation II
1. 
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1. I am taking the book off the table.
2. He is reading a music now.
3. They are looking at me.
4. She is playing the piano.
5. I am looking for new information for my research.
6. They are coming in.
2. 5 , . ? , :
o have breakfast/ lunch/ dinner
o study
o talk on the phone
o sit in a traffic
o watch TV
o do the housework
o sleep
3. . 5 . :
Whats Michel doing now?
Hes working.
4. , : Can you think of a day without music?
Vocabulary
| pleasant | ['plezənt] | Your voice is very pleasant | |
| to reflect | [rɪ'flekt] | Music always reflects peoples feeling | |
| tuneful | ['tjuːnfəl] | The melody is tuneful | |
| eloquent | ['eləkwənt] | , | His speech was very eloquent |
| drum | [drʌm] | Can you play the drums? | |
| synthesizer | ['sɪnθəsaɪzə] | Is it a good synthesizer? | |
| breathtaking | ['breθˌteɪkɪŋ] | The concert was breathtaking | |
| catchy | ['kæʧɪ] | , | The songs by singer are catchy |
| to captivate | ['kæptɪveɪt] | The voice of that singer captivates the listeners | |
| mood | [muːd] | Im in no mood for going to the concert | |
| to conquer | ['kɔŋkə] | Music conquers peoples souls | |
| to enrich | [ɪn'rɪʧ ] |
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Can you think of a day without music? We can hear music everywhere: in the streets and at home, over the radio and on TV, in the shops and in the parks. People all over the world are fond of music. They listen to music, they dance to music, and they learn to play musical instruments.
But what is music? Specialists explain that music isn't only a combination of pleasant sounds. It is an art which reflects life. There are a lot of different kinds of music. Some of them appeared long ago, and some are modern. For example, folk music appeared long ago, but it is still alive. Folk songs are very tuneful and pleasant to listen to. Classical music is often associated with the music of the past.
Great Britain has produced more popular music stars than any other country. Over the last 30 years rock and pop music have been very popular in Britain. The Beatles, with their style of singing, eloquent and exciting, is still one of the most popular groups. British groups often set new trends in music. Many of the new bands have been able to use the changes in technology to develop their music. Computerized drum machines, synthesizers and other electronic instruments are now just as popular as the piano and electric guitars.
My favourite style of music is pop music, because it is breathtaking and full of energy. This style of music is catchy and I like catchy tunes. It makes me more energetic.
Tastes differ. So people's musical interests range from pop and rock music, which are extremely popular nowadays, especially among young people, to classical music and opera.
It's a pity that many young people like to listen only to modern music. As for me, I also enjoy listening to classical music. Classical music is always a complex of emotions. It gives me delight, pleasure and a sense of happiness. Some pieces of classical music are really wonderful. Not long ago I listened to the First Piano Concerto, composed by Tchaikovsky. The power of his music captivated me.
It goes without saying that music plays a very important role in people's lives. It reflects our moods and emotions. Music appeals to our hearts and transforms our feelings. It conquers our souls and enriches our minds. Music is beauty in sounds; it is our magic source of inspiration.
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| synthesizer catchy tuneful drum to reflect mood breathtaking | show an image of melodious state of mind or feeling an electronic musical instrument, typically operated by a keyboard astonishing, great, wonderful easy to remember a musical instrument. You beat it with sticks or with your hands. |
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1. Music isn't only a combination of _________ sounds.
2. Beatles style of singing is __________ and ____________.
3. Classical music _______ our minds.
4. I like these songs because they are ___________.
5. Music by great composers ______________ everybody.
6. Music __________ life and peoples emotions.
7. :
1. Where can you hear music nowadays? Where and how often do you listen to it?
2. What kinds of music do you know? Which of them are popular? Which of them delight you?
3. Do you remember any British musicians which are well-known all over the world? Why are they so famous?
4. Can you play any musical instrument?
5. Do you like classical music? Who is your favourite composer?
6. Whats your favourite music style? What do you value it for?
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1. What do you most appreciate about the music?
a) the melody.
b) how your favourite musicians look.
c) the skill of musicians involved.
d) the lyrics.
2. When you are at a party, do you:
a) spend your time equally dancing and chatting to friends and new people?
b) dance with your clique of friends whenever the music you like comes on?
c) keep trying to get the host to play an obscure track which only you and a few others want to hear?
d) stand around the dance area with your friends, saying how bad the music is and talking about leaving?
3. Do you most often find yourself:
a) humming tunes you cant remember the name of or who sang them?
b) dancing in your bedroom when you havent got a party to go to?
c) rehearsing with the band you started with a few like-minded people at the university?
d) researching information about your preferred music on the internet?
4. When you meet a girl/boy that you find attractive, their musical taste is:
a) not so important. You might be able to exchange CDs and broaden your tastes.
b) quite important, but their looks, fitness and dress sense are much more significant.
c) unimportant, as long as they dont stop you from doing your own thing.
d) vital. If they dont like the same kind of music as you, they cant go out with you.
5. What is the role of music in your life?
a) for giving you pleasure in your everyday life.
b) for dancing.
c) it is a serious business and you dont care what others think about your taste.
d) it represents your culture and identity, who you are.
KEY:
Mostly a: You have a pop personality. You are balanced and down-to-earth. You like music, but it isnt your whole life other things are just as important. You dont like people who are too extreme. Your friends love you for your honesty and lack of affectation. Try listening to Britney Spears or Lady Gaga, if you dont already!
Mostly b: You have a dance personality. You are a tidy, organized person. You are concerned with appearance and try to look your best. You choose friends who do the same. It takes time getting to know the real you, but people appreciate you good judgment. You should listen to some Fatboy Slim or the Chemical Brothers.
Mostly c: You have a rock personality. You like things that are really important. You dont care about appearance and are very direct in the way you speak to people. You are not afraid of risk and work hard to achieve your goals. Bon Jovi are cool but youd like something a bit heavier too.
Mostly d: You have a rap personality. You are extremely precise in the way you dress and who you make friends with. You make friends with. You are a perfectionist and have an incredible drive to succeed. You sometimes seem a bit mysterious at first, but you are loyal friend and people can always rely on you. Youd probably like Guf, AK-47 and Eminem even if you think you dont at the moment.
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I wholeheartedly recommend Michel for admission to your fine university. As his high school music teacher for the past three years, I have had the pleasure of watching Michel grow as a student, a young musician and a person.
He possesses a natural talent for music and is also academically accomplished. In the past, I have had students who either excel at improvisation or who take a more methodical approach to musical performance. Michel is rare in that he possesses both abilities. He intuitively loves music, yes, but he is also has an insatiable curiosity about the "why" and "how" behind it.
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Michel is one of a handful of students about whom I have absolutely no reservations in terms of academic and personal success. I hold him in the highest regard, and am positive he will succeed in a university setting.
Test yourself
1. 
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1. Please, dont make so much noise. I (study) now.
2. Lets go out now. It (not/ rain) anymore.
3. Please, be quiet. I (try) to concentrate.
4. Look! It (snow).
5. Why (you/ look) at me like that? Have I said something wrong?
6. Excuse me, I (look for) a phone box. Is there one near hear?
7. I (not/ work) this week. I am on holiday.
8. Why (you/ wear) this coat today? Its very warm.
9. The phone (not/ ring).
10. What (you/ do) tonight?
11. Jake and Mike (work) late today.
12. Silvia (not/ listen to) the music.
13. Maria (sit) next to Paul.
14. How many students (study) in the library with you?
15. When you (leave)?
2. :
1. Why everyone is laughing?
2. What for you are looking?
3. Are waiting you me for?
4. Is working at moment John the in USA the?
5. to Olga the listening is opera.
MODULE 12
: The Ural State Pedagogical University
: Present Continuous & Present Simple
: What kind of student are you?
:Thank you letter I
1. 
, Present Continuous:
Dear Jim,
We (to have) a terrible holiday here! It (to rain) all the time... I (to sit) in the hotel and (to watch) television. Tom and Peter (to play) computer games in the next room. They (to shout) I dont know what game it is but they like it. Alice (to sit) on the sofa opposite me and (to read) a book. Well She (to try) to read but the boys (to make) much noise. Susan (to make) a cup of coffee Oh, the baby (to cry) again.
I want to go home.
All the best,
George.
2. Present Continuous Present Simple:
1. Harry (never, get up) before 8.00
2. Hurry up! Your friends (wait) for you!
3. Where (you/ go)? This is the road to London, but we need the way to Manchester!
4. My friends (not read) this kind of books.
5. Boys, please, be quiet! Alice (read) a book.
6. (watch, Susan) horror films?
7. Look! Somebody (wait) for you outside.
8. What (you, think) of this book?
9. I often (leave) town in summer.
10. Our teacher (explain) the new rule right now.
11. Our teacher (explain) grammar rules very well. We always (understand) her.
12. She (listen) to the music now.
13. She usually (listen) classical music.
3. , (Present Simple/ Present Continuous), , :
1. Look! Somebody is climbing that tree.
2. Can you hear those people? What do they talk about?
3. Are you believing in God?
4. Look! That man tries to open the door of your car.
5. The moon goes round the earth.
6. Im thinking it would be a good idea to leave early.
7. The number of people without jobs is increasing.
8. I m usually going to work by car.
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5. . , .
Vocabulary
| higher education | ['haɪə ˌedju'keɪʃ(ə)n] | Many people want to get higher education abroad | |
| to be established | [ɪstæblɪʃt] | When was this college established? | |
| A full-time student | [ful taɪm stjuːd(ə)nt] | Are you a full-time student? | |
| Main | [meɪn] | What is the main idea of the text? | |
| to be situated | [sɪtjueɪtɪd] | Yekaterinburg is situated on the border between Europe and Asia. | |
| Science | [saɪəns] | Science is very important for him | |
| research | [rɪsɜːʧ] | Out scientist do research in many fields | |
| teaching staff | [tiːʧɪŋ stɑːf] | The teaching staff of this school is not very big | |
| merited | [merɪtɪd] | He is a merited sport trainer, isnt he? | |
| Part-time students | [pɑːt taɪm] | The course for part-time students lasts for 6 years | |
| a bachelor | [bæʧ(ə)lə] | I have a bachelor degree. | |
| A chair | [ʧɛə] | How many chairs are there at your faculty? | |
| A faculty | [fæk(ə)ltɪ] | Does your friend study at the faculty of foreign languages? | |
| A dean | [diːn] | Who is the dean of your faculty? | |
| to consist of | [kənsɪst əv] | This book consists of 34 chapters. | |
| to last | [lɑːst] | , | The meeting lasted from one to five |
| a hostel | [hɔst(ə)l] | Do you live in a hostel? | |
| to be equipped with | [ɪkwɪpt wɪð] | Is your classroom equipped with the computers? | |
| a branch | [brɑːnʧ] | . | There are meny branches of this university all over the country |
| a purpose | [pɜːpəs] | What is the purpose of your research? | |
| a canteen | [kæntiːn] | , | Are you going to the canteen? |
| a stall | [stɔːl] | Lets meet near the stall |
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