war | water | warm | warfare |
want | watch | warden | wads |
swan | wash | wapiti | walnut |
wall | warp | warble | walrus |
wasp | dwarf | warn | wan |
waffle | waft | wallet | low |
wart | wasp | weak | wander |
wear | west | raw | wedding |
wick | swan | pawn | swap |
draw | prowl | mow | paw |
flow | wisdom | whet | howl |
wrapper | widow | wisp | whirl |
wrench | swarthy | swat | swarm |
wrestle | wrist | wrath | swampy |
wheel | wheedle | warrant | wart |
woe | wonderful | word-wrap | workable |
wreak | wren | straw | wrong |
wrought | wriggle | tower | shower |
bow | prowess | prowl | power |
prawn | dawn | drawn | law |
wall | saw | subway | swamp |
swallow | strawberry | wise | white lie |
bookworm | bowling | bowler | bow-wow |
brown | browser | gawp | gawk |
whale | whatever | whet | wherever |
weather | whether | whelk | whip |
whey | whichever | whiplash | whistle |
window | writhe | wry | wrote |
wretch | wrest | thaw | swear |
powerful | powerless | interwar | worship |
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² Activity 1. Contrasting Sound Practice
Listen and repeat the words paying attention to the sounds.
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the they this that these those then them their
other brother mother father rather weather without
this and that this man this story this weather
that fact that case that chance that idea that boy
these men these things these people these books
those things those films those women those facts
either neither gather together weather leather further
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thin thick think thing thief thank three third thirsty Thursday thousand thought through throw thorough
north month health faith cloth earth bath author
truth length strength depth fifth thirteenth thirtieth
thing anything nothing something
Activity 2.. Read the words in bold type, explain the reading rules of the
letters th. Read the rhymes according to the reading rules.
A. This is used for one thingnear, That means one thing over there, These and those mean two or more, Those are far and these are near. | B. I can think of six thin things, Six thick things, can you? Yes, I can thinkof six thin things And of six thick things, too. |
² Activity 3. Listen to the speaker and imitate the tongue twisters.
Learn one of them by heart.
Activity 4.. Read the words in bold type, explain the reading rules of the
letters th. Read the rhymes according to the reading rules.
Think of me.
Think of me when I'm away,
Think of me by night, by day
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Think of me and I shall save
You from doubts, falls and knaves.
Jane Kislovskaya
Activity 5. Read the sentences. Mind the reading rules.
I wish you to be healthy and wealthy.
I am thankful to you brother.
I'll do anything rather than that.
The third Thursday of this month is the sixteenth.
I thought it was worth three thousand.
His sixth birthday is on Thursday.
I have nothing to think about.
She is able to smooth things out.
Thanksgiving Day is on the fourth Thursday of the month of November.
They went to the theatre together on Thursday.
Do you know anything about this author?
This is the chance for them to be together.
This is their third victory.
This is Thursdays result.
His father is an author.
Activity 6. Read the words paying attention to the sounds.
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Activity 7. Read the proverbs according to the reading rules.
Can you find Russian versions for them?
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² Activity 1. Listen and read the words according to the reading rules.
phone phone box phone book phone card phone call
phew pheasant photo phase pharmacy philology philosophy phlegmatic phobia phobic photo photography photocopy
phase phrase phrasal verb phraseology phrenology geography
physic physical physique physiology physiognomy physics
sphere atmosphere alphabet elephant orphan symphony
graph nymph lymph triumph epitaph dolphin asphalt
But! She ph erd ['∫epəd] Ste ph en ['stι:vn] nephew ['nefju:]
Activity 2. Read the words according to the reading rules.
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Activity 3. Read the sentences. Mind the reading rules.
The atmosphere of the triumph was exciting.
His favorite subjects were geography and philology.
In the zoo we saw elephants and pheasants.
Socrates was a great philosopher.
Dolphins are known to be intelligent and friendly.
Dolphinarium is a place where people go to watch dolphins.
The author gave an autograph.
Pharmacy is a shop where medicines are sold.
It is better to use phone cards.
Someone who is photogenic looks good in photographs.
He is fond of photography.
He studies physical geography.
John was physically attractive.
His brother is not a physicist, he is a physician.
Activity 4. Read the proverbs according to the reading rules.
Can you find Russian versions for them?
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² Activity 1. Listen and repeat the words.
a c tion reac tion interac tion frac tion attrac tion
na tion no tion mo tion emo tion promo tion cau tion
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ambi tion atten tion func tion tradi tion men tion reflec tion
educa tion nega tion rela tion motiva tion examina tion
genera tion celebra tion informa tion hesita tion prepara tion imagina tion explana tion expecta tion realiza tion publica tion invita tion crea tion popula tion
contribu tion -solu tion -constitu tion
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Activity 2.. Read the words in bold type, explain the reading rules of the
letters tion. Read the rhymes according to the reading rules.
A. Have you heard about Mr. Creation?
He got the information about the invitation
To visit Queen's celebration.
He accepted the invitation without any hesitation.
It was a great sensation!
B. Have you read the publication about Mrs. Information?
She got inspiration and motivation to have good education.
It was her emotional explanation and declaration.
She wanted to have a good qualification.
It was a great sensation!
Activity 3. Read the sentences. Mind the reading rules.
His imagination works.
The explanation of the celebration was full of attention.
His ambition of education was great.
The information was full of negation.
She spoke with animation.
He stood motionless.
His creation was full of information for young generation.
He got additional information about the examinations.
He was responsible for the preparation of negotiations.
My admiration to him grows daily.
He made a great contribution to the solution of the problem.
There is a ban on the promotion of tobacco products.
Activity 4. Read the proverbs according to the reading rules.
Can you find Russian versions for them?
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² Activity 1. Listen and repeat the words.
se ssion expre ssion impre ssion obse ssion oppre ssion proce ssion
confe ssion profe ssion depre ssion regression progre ssion
mi ssion admi ssion omi ssion submi ssion remi ssion permi ssion
fi ssion discu ssion pa ssion posse ssion
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Activity 2. Read the sentences. Mind the reading rules.
Her mission in life was to help people.
He got the permission to take part in the procession.
The discussion took place passionately.
His passion was poetry.
The discussion was about political oppression.
Mercy mission is an operation to help people who are in trouble.
Scholarship students received full remission of their tuition fees.
Possession means something that you own.
She suffered a lot from depression.
What does this expression mean?
The process of increasing the size is called expansion.
She had a puzzled expression on her face.
Activity 3. Read the proverbs according to the reading rules.
Can you find Russian versions for them?
[ʒn]
² Activity 1. Listen and repeat the words.
decision precision vision provision revision television
confusion allusion illusion exclusion conclusion
persuasion invasion occasion
explosion
Activity 2. Read the sentences. Mind the reading rules.
He made his own decision.
Was it a special occasion?
The quality of being accurate and exact is called precision.
She looked at us in confusion.
Our persuasion didn't influence him.
I can't stand invasion of privacy.
We didn't expect his sudden explosion of anger.
His mood provided an illusion of stability.
What is your favourite television program?
He is a good manager but he lacks vision.
Activity 3.. Read the words in bold type, explain the reading rules of the
letters sion. Read the rhyme and the poem according to the
Reading rules.
A. My friends all know that I am shy, But the chipmunk is twice as shy as I. He moves with flickering indecision Like stripes across the television. | B. Loneliness To think of loneliness is a mistake. You only have to turn to inner vision And learn the language of the mind With patience and precision. Jane Kislovskaya |
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² Activity 1. Listen and repeat the words paying attention to ture.
nature lecture picture future feature fixture mixture culture
agriculture gesture posture puncture rapture fracture structure
scripture departure venture literature signature adventure
Activity 2. Read the sentences. Mind the reading rules.
His favourite subject at school was literature.
The lecture on literature was very interesting.
He painted winter nature.
Her features of face attracted my attention.
It was a new profitable venture.
We put our signature on special documents.
What are your future plans?
He is interested in culture of England.
He explained the situation using gestures.
A goal punctured our mood.
We asked about our departure for London.
Activity 3. Read the proverbs according to the reading rules.
Can you find Russian versions for them?
lecture
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² Activity 1. Listen and repeat the words paying attention to sure.
pleasure displeasure
measure measured measurement
treasure treasury treasurer
leisure leisured leisurely leisurewear
closure disclosure
erasure
Activity 2. Read the sentences. Mind the reading rules.
The end of any discussion is called a closure.
Measure means to find the exact size.
How do you spend your leisure time?
Do you know the author of the book "Treasure Island"? They took a careful and measured approach to the problem.
Leisurewear means clothes for relaxing or playing sports.
The family album was her great treasure.
He took great pleasure in painting nature.
Leisure center is a large building that has a swimming pool and areas for playing different sports.
He treasured the days he spent with his family.
Treasure trove is a collection of valuable or useful things.
He found the treasure in Asia.
They usually watched television for pleasure.
Measurements were precise.
His work was measurable.
Activity 3.. Read the words in bold type, explain the reading rules of the
letters sure. Read the rhymes according to the reading rules.
When a Man's Busy When a man's busy, why, leisure Strikes him as wonderful pleasure: In faith, and at leisure once is he? Straightaway he wants to be busy. Robert Browning | If You Are Strong-Willed If you are strong-willed Your job will be a pleasure. If you are strong-willed Your life will be your treasure. Jane Kisloskaya |
Activity 4. Read the proverbs according to the reading rules.
Can you find Russian versions for them?
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² Activity 1. Listen and repeat the words paying attention to sh .
she shell shelf shelter shed sheen sheep ship shift shy
shop shot shore shook shoot shout shove shoulders
bush push crash mash lash slash fish dish fashion
bashful wishful lavish childish friendship relationship
English British Spanish Danish Turkish Swedish Scottish
² Activity 2. Listen to the speaker and imitate the tongue twister.
Learn it by heart.
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Activity 3. Read the sentences. Mind the reading rules.
A crab is called a shellfish.
Sheila is very shy.
His great wish is to catch a fish.
She bought a lace shawl.
Shook is the past tense of shake.
I share your opinion about friendship.
Shark is a very large fish with sharp teeth.
He is a black sheep of the family.
Do you like travelling by ship?
You should show us the way to the shopping center.
She shrugged her shoulders and shrilled.
She speaks English and Danish, Polish and Spanish.
The shoemaker's shop is shut today.
She wished to go to a fish shop.
Activity 4. Read the proverbs according to the reading rules.
Can you find Russian versions for them?
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² Activity 1. Listen and repeat the words.
social socially socialize socialization socialite sociable unsociable sociology sociologist sociological
special specially specialize speciality specialty specialist specialized specialization
official artificial beneficial commercial racial facial glacial crucial especial provincial financial superficial judicial prejudicial
spatial initial partial influential essential substantial exceptional
delicious deliciously precious gracious spacious conscious superstitious suspicious cautious cautiously
associate appreciate
ocean conscience consciousness proficient proficiency sufficient
sufficiency patient patience impatient impatience
musician politician academician mathematician physician magician
Activity 2. Read the sentences. Mind the reading rules.
The fruit tested delicious.
It was an official visit.
He is very sociable and takes an active part in social life.
He is a very influential politician.
What can be precious in your life?
This problem is of crucial importance for us.
What does sociology study?
Why are you so impatient?
I'm not especially interested in football.
Our talk was confidential.
How do you appreciate her social work?
Facially John and his sister were very different.
Have your chosen this specialization consciously?
Spacious room means that it has a lot of space inside.
His impatience was suspicious for us.
Activity 3. Read the proverbs according to the reading rules.
Can you find Russian versions for them?
² Activity 1. Listen and repeat the words after the speaker.
honour honest honesty hour heir heiress heirloom
Honesty is the best policy.
thistle whistle mistletoe castle wrestle bustle rustle
The thistle is used as a symbol of Scotland.
isle islet island islander the British Isles
People who lived on a small island are called islanders.
Christmas Christmas Eve Christmas carol Christmas present
Christmas is celebrated on the 25th of December on the British Isles.
often soften listen glisten christen mustn't fasten chasten
Listen to me please! Fasten your belts!
handsome handkerchief handcuff grandmother grandfather Wednesday
My grandfather is a handsome man. We met on Wednesday.
debt debtor.
He is heavily in debt. A debtor is someone who owes money.
doubt doubtful doubtless.
No doubt. A doubting Thomas. I doubt that he'll get a job.
calm calmly palm palm tree palmistry balm balmy
He is a very calm person. It is a very useful balm for the skin.
calf calves half halves
Calves are a plural of calf. It's half past six.
chalk talk stalk stalker walk balk folk yolk
Walking in the park they talk sports.
climb climbing climbers social climber climb down
Nick is fond of climbing. She is a social climber.
comb tomb womb lamb
Tomb is a place where a dead person is buried.
dumb thumb plumb plumber plumbing
He is a qualified plumber.
rhyme rhythm rhythmic rhapsody rhetoric rhombus rheumy rhinestone Rhesus factor rhino rhinoceros rheumatism
rhetorician
Rhetorician is a person who speaks and writes effectively.
exhaust exhausted exhaustion exhibit exhibitor exhibition exhilarate exhilarating exhilaration exhort exhortation forehead
The success of the exhibition exhilarated him.
pneumatic pneumonia psychic psychology psychologist psychiatric psycho psychoactive psychodrama psychotherapist
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Psychology is the study of mind and how it behaves behaviour.
attempt contempt exempt raspberry cupboard receipt
He likes raspberry very much.
autumn column condemn hymn
The nature in autumn is colourful.
salmon
Salmon is a silver fish with pink flesh that lives in the sea.
could should would Would you help me?
Activity 2. Read the similes. Which one do you like most of all? And why?
Activity 3. Read the sentences. Mind the reading rules.
Branches of mistletoe are often used as a Christmas decoration.
At the lessons we use rhymes.
He was dumb to my request.
He was called a Doubting Thomas.
I doubt that he is exhausted.
England is famous for its castles.
She is fond of folk dancing.
Palmtop is a small computer that you can hold in your hand.
Do you trust a palmist?
Do you have any reasons to doubt?
Australia is the world's largest island.
He is a good wrestler.
I don't like being in debt to anyone.
Sam could whistle well.
He enjoyed mountain climbing.
Psychology was his passion.
The bustling place is full of noise and activities.
Autumn leaves on the branch rustled and shook.
He was all fingers and thumbs.
Thumbs-up is a reaction that shows to like something.
He exhorted us to help him.
To exhilarate means to make someone to feel extremely happy and excited.
Who will be the heir of the Queen?
Time flies: hour by hour.
Activity 4. Read the words in bold type, explain the reading rules of the