Altai State Agrarian University

МИНИСТЕРСТВО СЕЛЬСКОГО ХОЗЯЙСТВА

РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ

Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение

Высшего профессионального образования

«Алтайский государственный аграрный университет»

 

 

А.А. Новоселова, О.В. Егорова, О.А. Крюкова

Английский язык

Методическое пособие по развитию навыков устной речи для бакалавров

 

 

Барнаул 2012

УДК 811.111 (075)

 

Рецензенты: к.п.н., доцент АлтГТУ Г.П.Афанасьева;

к.п.н, доцент АГАУ Н.А.Даренская.

 

Английский язык: методическое пособие по развитию навыков устной речи для бакалавров / А.А. Новоселова, О.В. Егорова, О.А. Крюкова. Барнаул: РИО АГАУ, 2012. 70 с.

 

 

Методическое издание состоит из двух частей. В первой части содержатся разговорные темы, модели для составления диалогов и упражнения на английском языке по социально-бытовой и социально-культурной сфере коммуникации. Во второй части собраны тексты, диалоги и упражнения по теме «Моя специальность» для шести факультетов.

 

Рекомендовано к изданию методической комиссией центра гуманитарного образования Алтайского государственного аграрного университета (протокол № 2 от 12 октября 2012 г.).

 

Предназначено для студентов очного обучения 1-2 курса и составлено в соответствии с рабочей программой университета.

 

 

© Новоселова А.А., Егорова О.В., Крюкова О.А., 2012

© ФБГОУ ВПО АГАУ, 2012

 

ОГЛАВЛЕНИЕ

 

Part I Family 4 Weather 12 Our University 16 British Agriculture 23 Barnaul 31 Altai Region 38   Part II 1. The Engineering Faculty 51 2. The Faculty of Environmental Engineering 57 3. The Agronomy Faculty 62 4. The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 63 5. The Bio-Technological Faculty 65 6. The Economics Faculty 67

 

Part I

Family

I. Learn the words you need by heart. Read, translate and retell the text:

Text 1

There are __ of us in the family. first of all good-looking fair looks much younger tall slim by character talkative to keep house to take care of is good at cooking strong-willed broad-shouldered have been married for to have much in common to have different views on to be fond of to have the same opinion about education upbringing hard-working own accountant scientist kindergarten to take after appearance features regular sociable to be sure retired united just

Нас (количество) в семье.   прежде всего красивый светлый выглядит гораздо моложе высокий стройный по характеру разговорчивый вести домашнее хозяйство заботиться о хорошо готовит волевой широкоплечий женаты уже… иметь много общего иметь разные взгляды на … увлекаться иметь одинаковое мнение о… образование воспитание трудолюбивый собственный бухгалтер ученый детский сад походить на внешность черты лица правильный общительный быть уверенным на пенсии сплоченный просто

My Family

I want to tell you about my family. I have got Mother, Father, a sister, and a brother; there are 5 of us in the family.

First of all I'll tell you some words about my parents. My mother is a teacher of biology. She likes her profession very much. She is a good-looking woman with fair hair. She is forty-five but she looks much younger. She is not tall but slim. By character my mother is energetic and talkative. My mother keeps house and takes care of us. She is good at cooking.

My father is a strong-willed man. My father is a broad-shouldered man with short black hair and grey eyes. He is forty-six. My father often sings and when we are at home and have free time I play the guitar and we sing together.

My parents have been married for twenty-six years. They have much in common, but they have different views on music, books, films and sports. For example, my father likes detective stories and my mother likes fantasy. My father is fond of sports. My parents have the same opinion about our education and upbringing. My parents are hard-working people.

My sister Helen is twenty-five. She is married and has a family of her own. She works as an accountant in a company. Her husband is a scientist. They have got a daughter and a son. They go to kindergarten.

My brother Boris is eleven. Boris takes after his father in appearance and character. He is tall and thin. His features are regular. People find him sociable. He wants to be a pilot but he is not sure yet.

We have a lot of relatives. Our grandparents are retired. My aunts, uncles, cousins live in different parts of Russia. On holidays they often come to our place. Our family is very united. We like to spend time together. Sometimes we stay at home and watch TV or just talk, and on weekends we go out of town. We are always happy to be together, and I think that we are a friendly family.

Text 2

1. first of all 2. to introduce 3. to be in the 11-th grade 4. kid 5. besides 6. to work for 7. to mention 8. favorite 9. to do quite well at school 10. to be proud of smb 11. mark 12. to go in for sports 13. yachting 14. windsurfing 15. to take part in 16. competition 17. to decide 18. occupation 19. military interpreter 20. to be retired 21. onion 22. strawberries 23. raspberries

прежде всего представлять быть в 11 классе ребенок кроме работать на (кого-то) упоминать любимый хорошо учиться в школе гордиться кем-то отметка заниматься спортом парусный спорт виндсёрфинг принимать участие соревнование решать занятие военный переводчик быть на пенсии лук клубника малина

My Family

First of all let me introduce myself. My name is Taras. I'm seventeen years old. I'm in the 11-th grade. There are two more kids in the family besides me - my elder brother Oleg and my younger sister Mariya. Oleg is twenty-one, he studies at the University, and he will be a dentist. Mariya is only twelve, she is a schoolgirl. My parents are not old at all. My Mum is forty, she works for a newspaper. My Dad is forty-four; he is a computer engineer. My parents love their jobs very much. I forgot to mention one more member of our family. It's our favorite poodle Tim.

I'm doing quite well at school. My parents are proud of my marks. I go in for sports. I play basketball. In summer time I like yachting and windsurfing. I take part in different basketball competitions. In a year I will finish my school and I have to decide what occupation to choose. I have been studying English for seven years. I want to be a military interpreter. My grandparents are already retired. They like gardening and spend all their time growing tomatoes, potatoes, onions, strawberries, raspberries.

Text 3

I’d like to tell you a few words bookkeeper plant kind be good at cooking be fond of painting Jack of all trades almost everything that’s why be going to by character cheerful spend time

Я хотел бы рассказать вам несколько слов бухгалтер завод добрый хорошо готовить увлекаться рисование мастер на все руки практически все поэтому собираться по характеру жизнерадостный проводить время

My Family

I’d like to tell you a few words about my family. There are four of us in the family. I’ve got Mother, Father, and Brother.

My mother’s name is Lyudmila Nikolaevna. She is 43. She is a bookkeeper and works in a plant. She is a kind, nice woman. She is good at cooking. She is fond of gardening. There are a lot of flowers in our house.

My father’s name is Konstantin Alexeevich. He is 46. He is a businessman. He is a clever, strong man. He is interested in computers and painting. He is Jack of all trades. Almost everything in our house is made by him, that’s why our house is so comfortable.

My brother’s name is Andrew. He is 19. He is a fourth-year student of Technical University. He is going to be a programmer. By character he is kind and cheerful.

My name is Sergey. I am 18. I study at Altai State Agrarian University. I’m going to be a mechanic. My hobby is swimming and reading.

I think that our family is very friendly. We like to spend time together.

 

II. Read, translate and reproduce the dialogues:

1. to introduce 2. the eldest 3. then 4. the baby of the family 5. What a large family! 6. to suppose 7. boarding-school 8. just 9. by the way 10. to remain 11. nephew 12. the only child 13. rather spoilt 14. School will do him good.   15. to get on well with 16. to quarrel 17. unmarried 18. dear 19. twins 20. What were they all like? 21. to look like 22. similar 23. used to think 24. to be... years younger (older) than 25. both 26. pretty 27. miserable 28. to be closest to 29. gentle   30. feature 31. the same 32. quite a plump boy 33. well-built 34. plain 35. long 36. forehead 37. severe 38. to be afraid of 39. darling 40. heart 41. quiet 42. distant 43. reserved   44. editor 45. What a coincidence! 46. private 47. sure 48. to run the house 49. to look after the children 50. like her trade 51. It's only natural. 52. very few 53. satisfied with being housewives 54. unfortunately 55. to be on friendly terms   56. from time to time. 57. it's a long time since I was to

представлять самый старший затем самый младший в семье Какая большая семья! думать, полагать школа-интернат только что кстати оставаться племянник единственный ребенок довольно испорченный школа пойдет ему на пользу хорошо ладить с ссориться незамужняя дорогая близнецы Какие они были? выглядеть как похожие частенько думали быть на … лет моложе/ старше чем оба симпатичный жалкий, некрасивый быть ближе всего с благовоспитанный, спокойный черта тот же самый, одинаковый довольно пухлый мальчик хорошо сложен простой, обыкновенный вытянутый лоб строгий бояться прелесть, душка сердце спокойный сдержанный, отстраненный неразговорчивый, замкнутый редактор Что за совпадение! частный конечно вести домашнее хозяйство присматривать за детьми любить свою профессию Это только естественно. очень мало довольны тем, что они домохозяйки к сожалению быть в дружеских отношениях время от времени давненько я не бывал

Dialogue 1

Mr. Allen and Mr. Smith are going to Mrs. Jones. They talk on the way.

Mr. A: Well, we are nearly at the Jones' house. I will be able to introduce you to Mrs. Jones and her children.

Mr. S: They have five children, haven't they?

Mr. A: Yes, three boys and two girls.

Mr. S: How old are they?

Mr. A: The eldest, John, will be fifteen this year. Then comes Willy, aged twelve, Marry who is eight, is the third; next comes Betty, aged four, and the youngest is James, who is only two. He is the baby of the family.

Mr. S: What a large family! I suppose the elder children go to school?

Mr. A: Yes, John goes to boarding-school. He has just come home for the holidays. The others go to day -schools. Willy is, I know, always with his grandparents.

Mr. S: By the way, is your brother Jack back in England?

Mr. A: No, he is in the States, but his wife and child came back to England last week. I was very pleased to see my nephew. He will remain in England for his education.

Mr. S: How old is your nephew?

Mr. A: He is ten years old. He is a fine boy, but being the only child is rather spoilt. School will do him good.

Mr. S: Does he get on well with your sister's children?

Mr. A: Oh, yes! He plays all sorts of games with his cousins, and they never quarrel.

Mr. S: Have you any other brothers or sisters?

Mr. A: One sister. She is unmarried and spends all her time travelling. Here we are. Let's go in.

Dialogue 2

Annie: Granny?

Granny: Yes, my dear?

A: How many brothers and sisters did you have?

G: There was me, Alice, James, Henry. Then Robert and Emily, the twins - so that makes two sisters and three brothers.

A: What were they all like? Did they look like you?

G: Well, some did and some didn't. My sister Alice and I were similar. People used to think we were the twins, but she was two years older than me. We both had fair hair, but I was the pretty one - my sister Alice always looked miserable.

A: Who were you closest to?

G: Ah, my brother James. He was such a kind boy, always smiling and so gentle. We went everywhere together.

A: Who did he look like?

G: Well, people said James had my mother's features: the same nose, the same mouth, while Henry, who was older, was more like father. Henry had thick, dark hair, but James had fair hair like me. Henry was quite a plump boy, not fat, but he was always well-built, like Father.

A: What about the twins?

G: They were very plain. They both had long faces with high foreheads. Robert was very severe and serious - I was quite afraid of him. Robert looked middle-aged before he was twenty.

A: What about your Mummy and Daddy?

G: Ah, Mother was a darling. She had smiling eyes and a heart of gold. Father was a very quiet man. He always looked distant and reserved.

Dialogue 3

n Your name is George Scott, isn't it?

n Yes, it is. I am an electronic engineer. I live and work in New York. And what's your name?

n My name is Peter Brook. I am an editor. I live and work in San Francisco.

n You are married, aren't you?

n Oh, yes. I am married and I've got two daughters.

n What a coincidence! I've got two daughters, too: Helen and Mary. What are your daughters' names?

n They are Susan and Jane. Susan is ten years old and Jane is eight. They both go to private school. Do your daughters go to school?

n Not yet. Helen is five years old and Mary is three.

n They are at home, aren't they?

n Sure. My wife Joan doesn't work now. She runs the house and looks after the children. She is a designer. She likes her trade and dreams of going to her office again. But she can't do it now.

n It's only natural. Nowadays very few women are satisfied with being housewives. My wife whose name is Nancy is a teacher of Russian. She works at the college.

n Do you have any brothers or sisters?

n Unfortunately, not. I am the only child in the family. I've got a cousin who lives in Chicago. We are on friendly terms.

n I have got a sister. She is much younger than I am. She lives with our parents in Los Angeles.

n Los Angeles is a beautiful city. My aunt lives there and I visit her from time to time.

n It's a long time since I was to Los Angeles.

n Too bad!

III. Ask your friend:

· есть ли у него семья; сколько в ней человек; есть ли у него братья и сестры;

· кто его родители, где они работают;

· много ли у них общего;

· что ему больше всего нравится в характере отца (матери);

· на кого он больше всего похож по характеру;

· может ли он описать свою мать (отца);

· любит ли он проводить свободное время с семьей, если да, то как они его проводят;

· есть ли у него родственники, часто ли он их навещает;

· есть ли в семье домашнее животное, как его зовут.

IV. Act out the situation:

· Господин Блэк ваш старый приятель. Вы узнали, что он собирается жениться. Выясните, как выглядит его будущая жена, сколько ей лет, кто она по профессии, где они будут жить.

· Вы приходите к другу и видите в его семейном альбоме фотографию родственников. Расспросите его, в каких отношениях он находится с людьми на фотографии.

· У вас есть свободное время вечером, и вы хотите поговорить со своей бабушкой о ее детских годах. Спросите, сколько братьев и сестер у нее было, с кем из них она была наиболее близка и почему. Пусть она опишет их внешность. Затем расспросите ее о родителях, какими людьми они были.

Weather

I. Learn the words you need by heart. Read, translate and retell the text:

Text 1

1. the weather 2. a subject 3. cold and heat 4. sunshine 5. the sun 6. to shine 7. frost 8. unlike 9. a cloud 10. an outdoor game 11. fresh air 12. to cover 13. to bring 14. necessary 15. to get wet through 16. leaf (leaves) 17. to pick berries 18. to gather mushrooms 19. a snow hut 20. to have a snowball fight 21. grown-ups 22. to ski 23. to skate 24. to slide down 25. is not still good enough 26. to prepare 27. agricultural 28. everybody 29. busy 30. harvest

погода предмет холод и жара хорошая погода солнце светить мороз не похож облако игра на открытом воздухе свежий воздух покрывать приносить необходимый промокнуть насквозь лист (листья) собирать ягоды собирать грибы домик из снега играть в снежки   взрослые кататься на лыжах кататься на коньках скатываться еще не достаточно хороший приготавливать сельскохозяйственный каждый занятый урожай, сбор урожая

Weather

The weather is a subject we can always talk about. It often changes and brings cold and heat, sunshine and rain, frost and snow. One day is often unlike the next.

In summer the sun shines, often there is no wind and there are no clouds in the sky which is blue and beautiful. We can see stars and the moon at night and people like walks, outdoor games and sports in the fresh air.

When autumn comes, the days become shorter and colder. It gets dark earlier and heavy clouds often cover the sky bringing rain, so that an umbrella or a raincoat is necessary if we don't want to get wet through. Leaves are no longer green they are red, yellow and brown. People go to the forests to pick berries and to gather mushrooms.

At last frost and snow come. Fields, forests and houses are covered with snow and rivers and lakes with ice. Children make snowmen and build snow huts, have snowball fights. When the weather is fine children and grown-ups go skiing and skating or sliding down the snow covered hills.

Spring brings sunshine and warm winds, green grass and flowers. Spring is a very important time for farmers. First, when the weather is still not good enough, they must prepare everything for agricultural work. Then the work in the fields comes and everybody is very busy. A good harvest begins in spring and all people understand it very well.

Text 2

1. there are 2. the sun 3. to shine 4. brightly 5. a cloud 6. the sky 7. to swim 8. to go fishing 9. to pick berries 10. to rain 11. a bird 12. to fly away 13. the south 14. to gather mushrooms 15. a snowman 16. to have a snowball fight 17. to go skiing 18. to go skating 19. to melt 20. to appear 21. nature 22. to wake up 23. a farmer 24. to plant 25. a crop

есть солнце светить ярко облако небо плавать ходить на рыбалку собирать ягоды идет дождь птица улетать юг собирать грибы снеговик играть в снежки ходить на лыжах кататься на коньках таять появляться природа просыпаться фермер садить сельскохозяйственная культура

Seasons

There are four seasons in a year: winter, spring, summer and autumn.

In summer the sun shines brightly. There are no clouds in the sky. The sky is blue and beautiful. People like to swim in the river, to go fishing, to pick berries. Summer is the best time for travelling.

In autumn days are short and cold. It often rains. Trees become red, yellow and brown. Birds fly away to the south. People go to the forests to gather mushrooms.

In winter there is a lot of snow. It is often very cold. Children make snowmen, play snowballs throwing them at one another. People like to go skiing and skating in winter.

In spring snow melts and green grass and flowers appear. Nature wakes up from its sleep. People begin to work in their gardens. Farmers plant different crops.

II. Read, translate and reproduce the dialogues:

chilly all of a sudden winter's on the way to prefer to notice to turn they look beautiful

прохладно внезапно зима на пороге предпочитать замечать стать они выглядят красивыми

Dialogue 1

· Good morning, Alice. It's become quite chilly all of a sudden, hasn't it?

· Yes, I think the summer is over at last and winter's on the way. I like the fresh autumn air.

· So do I. I much prefer autumn and winter to summer.

· Have you noticed the trees in the park? The leaves have turned yellow and red already. They look so beautiful.

· Yes, when the leaves change colour we see how beautiful they are, that’s why I like autumn.

Dialogue 2

- Lovely day, isn’t it?

- Hmm, it’s quite nice now, but I’m sure it may rain soon; you know I’ve got my umbrella with me, just in case.

- Yes, well, it could turn out wet or fine really, our English weather’s so very changeable.

- But it’s getting cold already. I think it’ll be cold and dull all day.

- Hmm, it’s very cold. My feet are freezing. I suffer terribly from the cold.

- It may snow. The weather forecast said snow in high places.

- Hmm, I don’t know. But I think it might be windy tonight.

- Where’s the bus? I’m frozen.

Dialogue 3

- What was the weather like in London when you were leaving?

- Very cloudy, and it was raining all the time.

- Oh, was it? I’m so happy it’s dry and sunny here. They say it’ll keep fine the whole week.

- Let’s hope for the best. But isn’t it starting to rain?

- Oh, it’s only a shower. It’ll stop quite soon!

Dialogue 4

- What nasty weather we’re having!

- Yes, what an awful day! Just look out of the window, it’s pouring!

- Yes, and I’ve left my umbrella somewhere and can’t remember where. How shall I get home in this horrible rain without an umbrella?

- I’m terribly sorry I haven’t got one to lend you, but I can give you a lift home, if you like.

- Thanks awfully!

III. Ask your friend:

· О чем любят разговаривать люди;

· Когда хорошо гулять на свежем воздухе;

· Как он обычно проводит лето;

· Какая погода обычно бывает летом;

· Как меняется погода, когда приходит осень;

· Что люди делают, когда идет дождь;

· Любит ли он зиму;

· Чем заняты взрослые и дети зимой;

· Когда у фермеров много работы;

· Какую погоду он любит больше всего;

· Какое время года он любит больше всего.

 

IV. Act out the situations:

1. Your friend and you are speaking about your likes and dislikes as far as the weather and the seasons are concerned.

2. Your friend has just returned from Sochi. He was on holidays there. You want to know about the weather.

3. Your friend phones to invite you to the country for the weekend. You are not sure whether the weather will be fine. Your friend says he has heard the weather forecast. It will be warm and dry at the end of the week.

V. Read the weather forecast and compose a forecast of your own for the region you live in:

 

Good evening and here is the weather forecast for tomorrow. Northern Scotland will be cold, and there may be snow over high ground. In the north of England it will be a wet day and rain may move into Wales and the Midlands during the afternoon. East Anglia will be generally dry, but it will be dull and cloudy. In southern England it will be bright clear day with sunshine, but it may rain during the evening. In the southwest it may be foggy during the morning, but the afternoon will be clear. It may be windy later in the day.

Our University

I. Learn the words you need by heart. Read, translate and retell the text:

Text 1

to found to train a higher institute full-time extramural five-point scale a shift scholarship the course of studies an academic year a term a senior student research to take an exam in   a credit test post-graduate student Doctor of science practical training general subjects   on graduation a scientific adviser to receive a field to head a scientific circle hostel a publishing house a skiing lodge an assembly hall department Environmental Engineering Liberal Arts Education

основать обучать, готовить вуз дневной, очный заочный пятибалльная шкала смена стипендия курс обучения учебный год семестр старшекурсник исследование сдавать экзамен по …(предмет) зачет аспирант кандидат наук практические занятия общеобразовательные предметы по окончании научный руководитель получать область возглавлять научный кружок общежитие издательство лыжная база актовый зал кафедра природообустройство   гуманитарное образование

Altai State Agrarian University

Altai State Agrarian University (ASAU) is one of the largest higher institutions of our country. It was founded in 1943. The University trains specialists for our agriculture. The university has several buildings. The main building is in Krasnoarmeisky Avenue.

There are two forms of training in the University: full-time and extramural. The course of studies lasts several years. Classes begin in September and are over in June. Students study in 2 shifts. A student's work is given a mark on a five-point scale.

The academic year is divided in 2 terms. After a term students take exams and pass credit tests. After every session students have vacations in winter and in summer. Students also have their practical training on different farms in the Altai Territory. Students who study well get a scholarship.

The first- and second-year students study general subjects such as mathematics, physics, foreign languages and a number of others. The third- year students begin to concentrate on their special interests. Specialized study and courses help students to prepare for their future work.

A student's research work is a natural part of training. Leading scientists of the University work as scientific advisers. In the final year senior students write diploma papers and take state exams. On graduation students receive the Bachelor’s degree. Then they may continue their education to get the Master’s degree, for this they must study another two years and write their Master’s thesis.

There is a post-graduate course at the University. Students may become post-graduate students and begin their research in different fields of science. After some years of studies they may become Doctors of Science.

The University has some faculties. For example: the Faculty of Agronomy, the Faculty of Bio-Technological Management, the Faculty of Economics, the Engineering Faculty, the Faculty of Environmental Engineering, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Center of Liberal Arts Education.

The rector heads the university. Every faculty is headed by the dean. There are many departments at the University. There are many different scientific circles at the University.

The University has some hostels, several libraries, a publishing house, a students' club, a skiing lodge, gymnasiums, and an assembly hall. Students can take part in different art activities and go in for sports.

Text 2