Choose the suitable expression for each situation.

a) You want to invite someone you have just met to go to the theatre with you.

1) May I go to the theatre?

2) Would you like to come to the theatre?

3) Do you think you should go to the theatre?

b) You are recommending a new restaurant to a friend.

1) You really must try the new Italian restaurant in Green Street.

2) You had better try the new Italian restaurant in Green Street.

3) You would try the new Italian restaurant in Green Street.

c) Your boss suggests that you work overtime on Saturday, but you don’t want to.

1) You must be joking!

2) It’s nice of you to ask, but I refuse.

3) Sorry, but I have something already arranged.

d) You want to ask the waiter to bring you another drink.

1) I’d like another beer, please.

2) Excuse me, but do you think I could take another beer?

3) You can bring me a beer if you like.

e) You want someone to move out of the way.

1) Look out!

2) Excuse me!

3) Pardon!

f) You greet a friend you haven’t seen for a few weeks.

1) Hello Pauline, how do you do?

2) Hello Pauline, what’s going on?

3) Hello Pauline, how are you?

g) You are sitting on a bus and want the person in front of you to shut the window.

1) Could you shut the window, please?

2) May I shut the window, please?

3) Do you want to shut the window, please?

h) You want to know how to get to the station, and you ask a stranger.

1) Tell me, where is the station?

2) Do you mind telling me where the station is?

3) Could you tell me the way to the station, please?

i) You want some advice from a friend.

1) What do you think I should do?

2) Tell me what I must do.

3) What could you do if you were me?

j) You ask your boss for permission to leave work early.

1) Do you mind leaving early?

2) Is it all right if I go now?

3) I’m off now, bye!

How We Say Things. Choose the best answer.

Which of these is not a polite way to apologise?

a I’m really sorry.

b I do beg your pardon.

c Pardon.

d I do apologise.

Which of these is not a polite way to say no?

a I wouldn’t if I were you.

b I’d rather not.

c I don’t think so.

d It’s not really my idea of fun.

Which of these is not a polite way to ask permission?

a Would you mind if I open the window?

b Is it OK if I open the window?

c How about opening the window?

d Can I open the window?

Which of these is not a good way to give advice?

a If I were you, I’d do it again.

b You should do it again.

c If you do it again, you’ll be in big trouble.

d Why not do it again.

Which of these is not a greeting?

a How do you do?

b Pleased to meet you.

c Good evening.

d Good night.

Which of these is not a way to make a suggestion?

aTry the red one and be done with it.

b Why don’t we try the red one?

c How about trying the red one?

d Let’s try the red one.

КОНТРОЛЬНЫЕ ВОПРОСЫ ПО ТЕМАМ

Моя семья, я сам, мои планы.

1. What is your name? What is your surname?

2. Where and when were you born?

3. How old are you?

4. Are you married? Have you got a family of your own?

5. Do you live together with your parents?

6. How many members are there in your family?

7. Do you have brothers, sisters, grandparents and other relatives?

8. How do you get along with them?

9. Is your family a friendly one?

10. In what way do you spend time with your relatives?

11. What are your family values?

12. Does every member of your family have his/her responsibilities?

13. Do young people always know the problems of family life: how to run a household, how to bring up children?

14. Do young people in Russia often have to rely on the assistance of their parents?

15. Are there any traditions in your family? Tell about them.

Дом, квартира, еда, досуг.

1. Do you live in a house or a block of flats?

2. Which floor is your flat on?

3. How many rooms are there in it?

4. Have you got a dinning-room?

5. What is the largest room in your flat?

6. Is your kitchen cosy?

7. What is your favourite room & why?

8. Do you like to spend your spare time together with your family in the kitchen?

9. Do you prefer to read books or to watch endless soap operas?

10. What sport does your family go in for? Your family is fond of skating, isn’t it?

11. Does your family like to spend your free time together?

12. What do you usually do in the evening?

13. What are traditional meals in your family? ingredients of British food?

14. Do you prefer to have dinner at home or at the canteen?

15. Do you take a snack with you going to the University?

16. Is it healthy to eat late?

Мой родной город (село).

1. Do you live in the city or in the town?

2. Is it an educational centre?

3. Where is it situated?

4. What is it famous for?

5. Could you speak about outstanding people of your city? Some persons of our city are well-known all over the world, aren't they? Who are they?

6. How many parts are there in your city?

7. What is the oldest part?

8. Do many tourists visit your city?

9. What places of interest are there in your city? Do you want them to see?

10. What river divides the city into tow parts? What rivers flow through the city?

11. Are there many parks and gardens in your city?

12. What is your favourite place in the city?

13. What monuments are there in the city?

14. Do you like the city?

15. Are you going to leave your native city? Why?

Образование в России и за рубежом

1. What role does education play in the life of a modern person?

2. What is the school starting age in Russia/ Britain/the USA/Canada?

3. What is the compulsory school leaving age in Russia and in English-speaking countries?

4. What do grammar schools, public schools and comprehensives are referred to in the UK?

5. What makes private schools different from state schools in Russia?/ Britain?

6. What is the idea of a boarding school in GB?

7. Have you heard about home schooling? Why do some parents teach their own children?

8. Is the Internet and hi-tech are widely used at schools and Universities in this country nowadays?

9. What should one pass to be enrolled to the University in Russia/ Britain?

10.What British Universities are known for their academic excellence?

11.What process of migration is the Russian system of higher education involved in?

12. Would every young people prefer to go to University and do a degree in some subject than start work?

13.How long must one study to get the Degree of Bachelor/Master/Doctor?

14.Would you like to choose some educational program in foreign countries to continue your education?

15.Do you have any contacts with foreign students via the Internet?

Мой ВУЗ

1. Where do you study ?

2. What is Ulyanovsk State Pedagogical University named after?

3. When was Ulyanovsk State Pedagogical University founded?

4. Where is the campus situated?

5. What does the University train?

6. What departments are there at the Univeristy?

7. What specialities are there at the Univeristy?

8. What new specialties appeared there at the University?

9. Who studies at the Extra-Mural Department?

10. What do you know about the faculty of Extra Social Professions?

11. What can you say about the students’ scientific work at the University?

12. Has the University a good material base?

13. Where do out of town students live?

14. Do you live at home or in the dormitory?

15. Where can the students have a rest in summer?

Студенческая жизнь

1. What can you say about the social life of Ulyanovsk State Pedagogical University?

2. Are you an active student?

3. Do you take an active part in the student life of the University?

4. Does the University hold any sports events?

5. What do you know about the students’ contests of talents, taking place at the University?

6. Has your faculty won any sports competitions recently?

7. Do you visit a gym of your University to do some regular exercises?

8. Do you take part in the social life of your faculty/group?

9. Have you ever been to the University sports camp “Youth”?

10. Do your group mates celebrate any holidays together?

11. Where can the students of the University go to work in the summer time?

12. Do the students take part in the scientific research work of the University?

13. Where can the students get extra professions necessary for their future activity?

14. Do you agree with the opinion that the students’ years are the best ones in one’s life? Why?

15. Are the students’ years unforgettable?