morning, evening, noon, midnight, afternoon
dinner, breakfast, supper, lunch
3.1.4 Find the equivalents
| 1) also 2) always 3) never 4) often 5) seldom 6) sometimes 7) usually | a) , b) c) d) e) , f) , g) , |
3.1.5 Give the translation of the following nouns formed from the verbs
to add (, ) → addition
to build (, ) → building
to consult [k∂nsΛlt] (, ) → consultation
to concentrate [konsntreıt] ((), ()) → concentration
to engage [ın´geıd](, ) → engagement
to train (() → training
to subtract [s∂b´trækt] () → subtraction
3.1.6 Read the following vocabulary. Try to remember words and word combinations
to arrive ,
to be back to ,
to be busy with smth. , -.
to be fond of smth. -.
to be fond of music \ sports , \
to be interested in smth. -.
to be in time ,
to be late ,
to be on ones own
to bother ,
to bother about smth. -.
dont bother!
to call ;
to call for smb. -.
to call up \ on smb. -.
to do cooking
to do ironing
to do washing
washing machine
to do homework
to eat
to finish ()
to get dressed
to get ready for smth. -.
to get up
to go
to go out ,
to go through ; ,
to have tea \ coffee \
to have a cup of tea \ coffee \
to last ,
to leave ,
to leave home for somewhere -.
to listen
to listen to music
to live
to live in a house \ flat \
living ,
standard of living
life
lifestyle
to look
to look at
to look through
to look through letters \ mail \ newspapers \ \
to make use of smth.
to marry smb. -., -.
to get married to smb. -., -.
to move outside ()
to know
to know well
to pick up smb. , -.
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to play
to play football \ golf \ tennis \ \
to play the piano \ violin \
to recite , .
to rest
to spend (spent, spent) time \ vocations \
to start ()
to stay ; ,
to stay at home \ the university \
to stay in the office
to stay somewhere -.
to stay with friends ,
to teach (taught, taught) ,
to telephone \ to make a call
to wake up (woke, waked; woken, waked)
to wear (wore, worn) (),
to work
to work on
afternoon ,
in the afternoon ,
bathroom
to bathe \ to have a bath \ to have a wash ,
bed ,
to go to bed
to make ones bed
breakfast
at breakfast
for breakfast
to have breakfast -
camping
central heating
clothes
to change clothes ,
decision
to make decisions
dinner
at dinner
for dinner
to have dinner -
divorce
to divorce ,
divorced
to be divorced from -.
engagement
to be engaged in ,
evening
in the evening
food ,
freezer \ refrigerator
exercise
to do morning exercises
gardening
holiday ( pl.) , ; ,
housekeeper
midnight
at midnight
Monday
on Monday
morning
in the morning
lunch
at lunch
for lunch
to have lunch
nap ,
to have a nap
noon
at noon
pub
reception ,
relatives
route
supper
at supper
for supper
to have supper
television (TV) ;
on TV ;
to watch TV
time
to have a good time
free time \ pastime
weekend
at weekends
video-recorder -
records
asleep
to be asleep
to fall asleep ,
3.1.7 Find pairs of synonyms
| 1) to arrive 2) to go out 3) to rest 4) to return 5) to start 6) to study ones lessons 7) to telephone 8) free time 9) refrigerator 10) to sleep 11) to be busy with 12) to use time | 1) to be engaged in 2) to be asleep 3) pastime 4) freezer 5) to come 6) to spend time 7) to move outside 8) to relax 9) to be back to 10) to do ones homework 11) to make a call 12) to begin |
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3.1.8 Find pairs of words and word combinations with the opposite meaning
| 1) to be busy with 2) to be in time 3) to be on ones own 4) to be fond of 5) to die 6) to finish 7) to get married to smb. 8) to get up 9) to undress 10) to stay 11) to wake up | 1) to leave 2) to fall asleep 3) to go to bed 4) to get dressed 5) to rest 6) to divorce 7) to be late 8) to depend on 9) to live 10) to start 11) to dislike |
3.1.9 Read the definitions and try to guess words
1) to have an interest to
2) to smooth (clothes) with an iron
3) the particular way of life of a person or a group
4) to turn ones eyes in some direction
5) a person who manages a house
6) an apparatus for recording and playing videotapes
7) to give trouble to; worry, disturb
8) have in the mind; have learned
9) to continue for a specified time
10) to repeat aloud from memory
11) to examine the content of smth.
12) twelve oclock in the day
3.1.10 Put the words into the text
| has like breakfast goes works bus gets up opens stops plays starts goes |
Stan Dixon is a shop assistant. He sells mens clothes in a small shop. It is a tiring job.
Stan (1) at seven oclock. After (2) he (3) to work by (4) He (5) work at a quarter past nine; the shop (6) at half past nine. Stan (7) lunch at twelve and then (8) from 12.45 until 5.45. On Saturdays Stan (8) at one oclock. On Sundays he (9)cycling or (10) tennis. Stan does not (11)his job much.
3.1.11 Make up sentences
| 1) A soon as I get up 2) While having breakfast 3) My flats near the university. So 4) It doesnt take me long 5) In the afternoon 6) On my days-off 7) In the evening 8) I probably sleep about 6 hours a night - 9) At midnight 10) Sometimes I stay at the library | 1) I just try to relax. 2) from 2 till 6. 3) I often listen to the latest news on the radio or look through the newspapers. 4) as I need a book or an article to read. 5) I have supper and watch TV. 6) I do my morning exercises. 7) to get ready for breakfast. 8) I wake up later than usual. 9) I dont spend more than half an hour a day walking. 10) I go to bed. |
3.2 Text My working day
3.2.1 Read the text
My working day begins early. I always get up at 6 oclock. Before I leave for the university I have a lot of things to do. First of all I do my morning exercises. When doing them I usually open the window and switch on the radio. I like to do my morning exercises to music. Then I go to the bathroom where I wash, clean my teeth and dress. At a quarter to seven I am ready to have breakfast. While having breakfast I often listen to the latest news on the radio or look through the newspapers.
It doesnt take me long to have breakfast. At a quarter past seven I leave for the University. As I live far from the university I go there by bus. It usually takes me half an hour to get there. I seldom walk to the university in the mornings because I have no time.
I am never late. I always come to the university in time. Between classes we have short breaks. I usually have lunch in the universitys cafeteria.
As a rule we have three lectures or seminars a day. Classes are over at about 2 oclock. If I have no meeting I go home. Sometimes I stay at the university if I have some social work to do. Very often I stay at the university as I need a book or an article which I can get only in the reading room. Before or after classes there are a lot of students there. They read different books and journals, work on their reports or study their lessons.
After classes I usually walk home. I like to walk after a busy day at the university. When I come home I have dinner and a short rest. Then I do my homework. It usually takes me about three hours. In the evening I have supper and watch TV. Sometimes if I have time I go to the cinema. I usually go to bed at about 12 oclock.
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3.2.2 Answer the questions
1) Does your working day begin early?
2) When do you get up?
3) Do you have a lot of things to do before you leave for the university? What do you do?
4) When are you ready to have breakfast?
5) What do you like to do while having breakfast?
6) Does it take you long to have breakfast?
7) When do you leave home for the university?
8) Do you live far from the university?
9) How long does it take you to get to the university?
10) Do you come to the university in time or are you late?
11) Where do you usually have your lunch?
12) How many classes a day do you have?
13) Are there any breaks between classes?
14) When are your classes over?
15) Do you stay at the universitys library? What do you do there?
16) What do you do at home after you come from the university?
17) How long does it take you to do your homework?
18) How do you spend your evenings?
19) What time do you usually go to bed?
Comprehensive reading
3.3.1 Read and translate the text paying attention to the new words
3.3.1.1 New words
to organize time wisely -
to get up on time -
not to get enough sleep -
to wind two alarm-clocks - 2
to oversleep -
to be an early riser -
to have a shower -
to set off to the university -
to have a hasty bite -
to catch a bus -
to feel guilty -
to keep smb busy - -
to have a snack -
to come home tired -
to find excuses -
to put homework off -
to get down to smth - -
to sit up late \ to keep late hours -
to relax -
to keep oneself fit -
to catch up on studies -
to spoil leisure time -
to call -
3.3.1.2 Text
I'm in the first year at the university, where I study English. My elder sister, Betty, studies history at the same university. Betty can organize her time wisely and I don't know what order I should do things in. I find it hard to get up on time, and usually I don't get enough sleep. I usually wind two alarm-clocks in order not to oversleep.
My sister, an early riser, is awake by 7 o'clock, refreshed and full of energy. She manages to have a quick shower, make her bed, put on make up, do her hair, eat full breakfast and set off to the university while I fight the urge to go back to bed. It takes me an hour and a half to get ready. I have a hasty bite and rush out of the house. Even if I catch a bus at once I still arrive at the university 15 minutes late and I always feel guilty because of it.
My studies keep me busy all day long. I have 14 hours of English a week. I also have lectures and seminars. At lunchtime I meet up with my sister and we have a snack at the university café. After classes I must go to the library where I spend about six hours a week preparing my seminars.
My sister and I come home tired, I always find excuses to put my homework off. My sister manages to do the housework and get down to homework. I like to go to bed early, but quite often I sit up late though I feel sleepy. My sister says that keeping late hours ruins my health. Of course, I agree.
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My sister and I don't have free time during the week, we try to relax on the weekends. One of my greatest pleasures is to lie in bed and read my favourite books. My sister is a sporty person. She goes for a run in the park in order to keep herself fit.
I usually stay in but sometimes on Saturday night my sister takes me out to a concert or a play. Sometimes we go to a party or to a disco. But more often I stay at home & catch up on my studies. I wonder how I manage to spoil my leisure time.
Every Monday I think I should start a new life. I think that I must become well-organized & correct my daily routine. I make plans to go to keep-fit classes, to do shopping with my sister, to do the cleaning & to do a hundred good things. But soon I remember that I have to call on my friend in the evening & I put off my plans till next Monday.
3.3.1.3 Give antonyms to the following
to oversleep- , to eat full breakfast- . , refreshed and full of energy- , to rush out the house- , to get down to homework- , to go to bed early- , to hate - .
3.3.1.4 Answer the questions
1) What is the girl afraid of?
2) How does Betty begin her day?
3) How much time does it take the girl to get ready?
4) Does the girl arrive to the university in time?
5) Where do the girls go to have a snack?
6) Does the girl like to go to the library? Give your opinion.
7) Why does the girl find excuses?
8) The girls don't have free time during the week, do they?
9) Does the girl realize her plans of a new daily routine?
3.3.1.5 Give your advice to the girl about her daily routine
3.3.1.6 Find all the differences () in the daily routines of the sisters
3.3.1.7 Describe your daily routine and answer the questions
1) Do you have any of the girl's problems? Do you want or try to overcome () these problems?
2) Is your daily routine always the same? What is your busiest day?
3) What time do you usually get up?
4) Where do you usually have breakfast, dinner, supper?
5) What do you usually do after classes?
6) What time do you usually get home after classes?
7) Do you often oversleep/arrive late to the university?
8) How much time does it take you to get to the university?
9) Do you have free time? How do you prefer to spend your free time?
3.3.1.8 Describe your daily routine & finish up the sentences
1) One of my greatest pleasures is
2) I find it hard to
3) It takes me to get ready for the university.
4) After classes I
5) In order to keep myself fit I
6) I sit up late if
7) I think that I must become
8) I don't like to , but I do.
9) It's frustrating ()
3.3.1.9 Analyse your day & divide your daily activities into two columns-boring and enjoyable
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3.3.1.10 Correct mistakes in the questions
1) What does she manages to do in the morning?
2) Where does she go for a run?
3) I don't know what order I should do things in, or not?
4) Who feel guilty?
5) Does I catch a bus at once?
6) I put my plans till tomorrow, do I?
7) Where I arrive late?
3.3.1.11 Compose 5 sentences with the new worlds in English
3.3.1.12 Imagine that you are a journalist & can ask questions to any celebrity. Whom & what will you ask about?
3.3.2 Read the description of a typical day in the life of Queen Elizabeth II and find
- three things that the Queen does every day;
- three things that the Queen did on that particular day;
- three things that you expect the Queen to do;
- three things which you dont expect the Queen to do.
A day in the Queens life
7 A.M. Wakes up, has a cup of tea. Reads The Sporting Life cover to cover.
7.30 A.M. Has a bath and get dressed. The Queen selects her clothes but a personal maid lays them out in her dressing room.
8 A.M. Listens to BBC news and has breakfast with Prince Philip in the private Royal Dining Room. This usually consists of eggs or kippers, tea and toast. Both look through all the newspapers as they eat. The Queen first opens The Times, then the Daily Telegraph, followed by the Daily Mirror
8.45 A.M. Makes her daily phone call to Princess Margaret.
8.55 A.M. Sees the Buckingham Palace housekeeper about the Palace matters.
9.10 A.M. Reads her personal mail. The letters for the Queens eyes only are marked with a special code.
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9.30 A.M. The first important business consultation with her Private Secretary, Sir Philip Moore. The Queen has to make many decisions involving the State and administrative matters.
10.15 A.M. Works on her government documents.
11.00 A.M. An official ceremony in the Grand Ballroom of Buckingham Palace. The Queen remains standing and smiling for 90 minutes.
12.45 P.M. A quick lunch, often eaten alone in her private apartment usually salad, fruit and mineral water.
1.30 P.M. Changes clothes for next engagement.
2.00 P.M. Leaves the Palace to open a new hospital in Hertfordshire. Her route is always cleared by the police.
3.00 P.M. Unveils the plague, makes a speech. Shakes dozens of hands at the hospital. A cup of tea, eats nothing.
4.45 P.M. Back to the Palace and works in her office. Simply putting her signature to official papers can take 30 minutes.
5.30 P.M. Receives foreign VIPs.
6.00 P.M. The final meeting of the day with her Private Secretary.
6.30 P.M. A quick change of clothes before leaving for a reception at St. Jamess Palace.
7.00 P.M. Arrives at St. Jamess Palace, shakes hands and talks to no fewer than 70 people.
8.15 P.M. Back to the Place and changes into less formal clothes.
88.30 P.M. An informal dinner with Philip and a group of famous businessmen.
10.00 P.M. Watches television news.
10.15 P.M. Looks through the next days engagements and finishes any official papers she has not yet time to read.
10.30 P.M. Telephones some members of the Royal Family just to see if all is well.
10.45 P.M. Goes to bed. If Philip is out on an engagement alone, she always waits up for him before going to bed.
3.3.3 Will it be of interest to you to compare the Queens lifestyle with the lifestyle of ordinary people? Here is an article about the average Briton. There is a lot of statistics in it which could give you an idea of an average lifestyle. Look through the article and compare the standard of living in Britain with that in your country
What is the average Briton like?
The average Briton is a woman (51 %).
The average Briton lives in a house, not a flat (80 %). She (or he) has a bathroom (95 %), a refrigerator or a freezer (99 %), a car (69 %) and a telephone (90 %), a TV-set (98 %), a central heating system (83 %), a video-recorder (73 %), a washing machine (92 %), a computer (20 %).
The average Briton is between 16 and 64 years old. The average British man will die at 73 years old, while the average woman will live until shes 78.
The average Briton is married (60 %) and more Britons than ever before are getting married. Men get married at the age of 28 while British women marry at 26. About 20 % of marriages end in divorce, though about half will marry again.
The average age for divorce, if you are thinking of marrying a Briton, is 36 for women and 38 for men.
The average Briton works 35-40 hours a week and has a 4-week holiday a year. At present 40 % of holidays are spent staying with relatives or friends and a quarter are spent camping. British residents take about 23 million holidays abroad every year. The most popular foreign countries are Spain, France, the USA and Greece.
What does the average Briton do in his/her free time? Well, he/she watches television. Every Briton over the age of 5 watches television an average of 27 hours a week. Other popular pastimes are listening to the radio or to CDs, gardening and of course the pub.
3.3.3.1 Test your memory
Do you remember the statistics data given in the article? Match the data given in the columns A and B and then look through the article again and check your answers. Count the number of correct answers youve got and read the interpretation of your results given after the test. Good luck!
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| Men Women Married A refrigerator or freezer A car A telephone A TV-set | 69 % 98 % 73 % 51 % 83% 80 % 60 % | Divorced A house A bathroom A video-recorder A central heating system A washing machine A computer | 99 % 20 % 20 % 95 % 92 % 90 % 49 % |
Good or very good memory?
Less than 7 correct answers Dont panic, it could be worse.
7-8 correct answers Cheer up! You have ever chance to improve your memory.
9 correct answers Your memory is very good! But still continue
training it.
10-11 correct answers Great! Congratulations! Youve done it!
12-13 correct answers Fantastic! Terrific!
14 correct answers Excellent! Next to impossible!
3.3.4 You are going to read a newspaper article about a day in the life of a footballer. Choose the most suitable heading from the list A-I for each part (1-7) of the article. There is one extra heading which you do not need to use. There is an example at the beginning (0)
A Domestic matters
B Time off
C All players are different
D Putting in the practice
E Working together
F Keeping my standard up
G What makes a good player
H Not my choice
I Getting started
A day in the life of Jim Barber, Scottish Footballer
Jim Barber is a centre forward for Glasgow Rangers football club. He talks to Paul Sullivan about a typical day in his life.
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I dont usually get up till 8.30. On a match day Ill get up even later. Ill sit in bed, watch breakfast TV for a while, and then Ill go down, get the mail, have a coffee and read the papers. Ill have a wash and then Ill get ready to go to the club. Rangers is probably the only club where the players have to come in every morning wearing a shirt and tie; its a traditional thing and I quite like it really.
Every day except Sunday, Ill be at the club by 10. Its a short drive but Ill still usually be a few minutes late. Ive a bad reputation for being late. And Ive been fined many times. Each day of training is in preparation for the next match. Well do some weight training and some running to build up some stamina. Players work on particular aspects of the game but tactics are usually left till match day.
After training Ill usually have a sauna and then well have lunch: salads and pasta, stuff like that. In the afternoon I just try to relax. I started playing golf with the rest of the lads and I love horse racing too. My other great hobby is music which helps me to escape the pressure of work.
The best thing in football is scoring goals and I am a top goal-scorer. It feels absolutely fantastic but I never feel above the rest of the team; if I did I wouldnt last two minutes in the dressing room. Any success I have is a team success. My idol in the past was always Kenny Dalglish. My idols now are the other Rangers players.
The matches themselves are always different from each other. You go through a lot of emotions during a game but really its a question of concentration. Youve got just 90 minutes to give everything youve got and take every chance you can. Theres luck and theres being in the right place at the right time but you cant make use of those without concentration and responsibility.
Sport writers often talk about age but its not something that bothers me. Im 30 and feel fantastic. I missed a few games last year due to injury and my place was taken by a young player at Rangers. We are friends but he is a great threat to my position. My job is to score goals and if I dont Ill be replaced.
I try not to let football to rule my home life but my wife would probably disagree; last year we only got three weeks holiday. Its difficult for Allison, my wife, but I think shes learnt to accept it. She likes football and comes to the matches. I do like to go out and see friends but I always have dinner with my wife.
Well usually go to bed about midnight. Sometimes I do worry when I think of the day it all ends and I stop scoring. That scares me and I cant see myself for any other team, either, but the reality is that the players dont make the decisions. If someone makes your club a good enough offer for you, theyll accept it. But I try not to let things like that bother me.
