Now tell the class your results

Example:Tom/Mary and I are very similar, because we ……….

We have some differences because we ………

4. What kind of person are you? What is your sign of the Zodiac?

Signs of the Zodiac

Aries	['e∂ri:∂s]	Libra	['laibr∂]
Taurus	['to:r∂s]	Scorpio	['scopiou]
Gemini	['d eminai]	Sagittarius	[sæd i'teri∂s]
Cancer	['kæns∂]	Capricorn	['kæprik∂n]
Leo	['liou]	Aquarius	[∂k'weri∂s]
Virgo	['v∂:gou]	Pisces	['pisiz]

5. Complete the following sentences.

1. The 1stsign of the Zodiac is …	13. The sign of Capricorn is before…
2. The 6th sign	14. The sign of Cancer is after…
3. The 10th sign …	15. The sign of Aries is between…
4. The 5th sign …	16. The sign of Sagittarius is before…
5. The 2nd sign …	17. The sign of Scorpio is between…
6. The 9thsign …	18. The sign of Pisces is after…
7. The 12th sign …	19. The sign of Leo is before…
8. The 3d sign …	20. My sign of the Zodiac is …
9. The 8th sign …	21. Hissign of the Zodiac is…
10 The 4th sign …	22. Hersign of the Zodiac is …
11. The 7th sign …	23. My best friend is …
12. The 11th sign …	24. I am …

Phrases of agreement and disagreement

Agreement	Disagreement
v I agree with you. v I think so. v You are right. v That’s right.	v I disagree with you. v I can’t agree with you. v You are wrong. v Of course not.

6. Agree or disagree with the following statements. Use the phrases of agreement and disagreement given above.

1) You find Capricorn is a good sign.

2) You are Aries.

3) The last sign of the Zodiac is Pisces.

4) The sign of Virgo is after Libra.

5) Taurus is your sign of the Zodiac.

6) The third sign of the Zodiac is Gemini.

7) Cancer is from the 21^st of June – 20^th of July.

8) Your mother is Leo.

9) The best sign of the Zodiac is Aquarius.

10) Your sign of the Zodiac is the best.

7. Now introduce your partner and tell us what his or her sign of the Zodiac is.

Example: Let me introduce my friend. Her name is Olga. Her sign of the Zodiac is Aries.

8. Would you read the following traits of character? Find which of them are suitable most for you.

Absent-minded ['æbsent-'maindid], capable ['keip∂bl], hot-tempered ['hot'temp∂d], enthusiastic ['inθjuzi'estik], reliable [ri'laibl], cunning ['kÙniŋ], rude [ru:d], brave [breiv], light-minded ['lait-'maindid], flattering ['flæt∂riŋ], industrious [in'dÙstri∂s], clever ['klev∂], ambitious [∂m'bi∫i∂s], lazy ['leizi], calm [ka:m], wise [waiz], obstinate ['obstinit], communicative [ko'mjunik∂tiv], honest ['on∂st], shy [∫ai], imaginative [i’mæd in∂tiv], weak-willed ['wi:k'wild], just [d Ùst], boastful ['boustful], kind [kaind], conservative [kon's∂:v∂tiv], frank [frænk], polite [po'lait], cheerful ['t∫ieful], naughty ['no:ti], good-natured ['gud-'neit∫∂d], strong-willed ['stroŋwild], dishonest [dis'on∂st], generous ['d ener∂s], cruel [kru∂l], punctual ['pÙnktju∂l], level-headed ['level-hedid], impulsive [im'pÙlsiv], impolite [impo'lait], sociable ['sou∫ieibl], intelligent [in'telid ∂nt], charming ['t∫a:miŋ], critical ['kritik∂l], patient ['pei∫∂nt], sensitive ['sensitiv], timid ['timid], impatient [im'pei∫∂nt], independent [inde'pend∂nt], creative [kri'eitiv], hard-working ['ha:dw∂:kiŋ], selfish ['selfi∫].

9. Sort the words from the task 8 into positive and negative traits of character.

10. Try to combine the words from the task 8 into: a) synonyms and b)

Antonyms.

Example:1. Aggressive - hot – tempered (syn.)

2. Level-headed – hot- tempered (ant.)

11. Disagree with the following statements and reword the sentences to give the opposite impression. Use the phrases of disagreement given above.

Example: Veronica is very industrious. – No, you are wrong. She is very lazy.

1) Paul is strong-willed.

2) Mary is boastful.

3) Veronica is very impulsive.

4) I find Don level-headed.

5) Helen can be lazy.

6) Ann is quiet frank.

7) Sometimes I am shy.

8) We are very polite.

9) All students of our group are honest people.

10) I think you are an impatient person.

REMEMBER!(см. приложение № 4)

К наиболее употребимым суффиксам, с помощью которых образуются прилагательные, характеризующие человека, относятся следующие: - ful (cheerful), -ive (imaginative), -ous (famous), -al (punctual), -ed (talented), - ent (independent), -able/-ible (capable)

12. Choose some personal characteristics out of those listed which best describe people who want to succeed in work or study. Explain your choice. Use the phrases of giving an opinion.

v In my opinion……. v As far as I'm concerned …… v As I see it ……

v In my view …… v To my mind …… v I would say ……

Truthful, intelligent, creative, generous, strong-willed, decisive, broad-minded, careful, honest, doubtful, quick-minded, reserved, reliable, responsible, indifferent, communicative.

13. Study the table given below. Agree or disagree with the statements of your partner. Use the adjectives characterizing different traits of a character.

Example: S1.: Kate, you were an impulsive girl. - S2: No, of course not. I was a calm person.

Past Simple and Future Simple of the verb TO BE

	Past Simple	Future Simple
+	I	was	lazy in childhood.	I	will be	hard-working.
He	He
She	She
It	It
We	were	We
You	You
They	they
-	I	was not (wasn’t)	lazy in childhood.	I	will not be (won’t be)	hard-working.
He	He
She	She
It	It
We	were not (weren’t)	We
You	You
They	they
?	Was	I	lazy in your childhood?	Will	I	be	hard-working?
he	he
she	she
it	it
Were	we	we
you	you
they	they

14. Speak about yourself when you were a child. Think and tell us what specialist you will be in future

15.CHINESE HOROSCOPE

The Chinese Horoscope is based on the year of your birth. The legend is that Buddha once called all animals to a New Year meeting. Only twelve came. First was the aggressive Rat, second was the hard-working Ox, third was the smiling Tiger. Then came the cautious Rabbit and the showy Dragon. The wise Snake was next, followed by the gifted Horse. Then came the gentle Goat, then the merry Monkey and the proud Rooster. Last came the Faithful Dog and the honest Pig. Since then the years were named after these animals in the order in which they arrived.

Find your birth date in the chart below and work out your sign. Then read your characteristics. What do you agree and what do you disagree with?

RAT: 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008	OX: 1973,1985, 1997, 2009	TIGER: 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010	RABIT: 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011	DRAGON: 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012	SNAKE:1977, 1989, 2001, 2013
HORSE: 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014	GOAT: 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015	MONKEY: 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016	ROOSTER:1981, 1993, 2005, 2017	DOG: 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018	PIG: 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

RAT:Rats are ambitious, yet honest, sociable and intelligent. If you are born under this sign you are imaginative, charming and truly generous to the person you love. However, you have a tendency to be quick-tempered and overly critical. You also may be too suspicious. Rats are most compatible with Dragons and Monkeys, least compatible with Horses.

OX: Oxen are conservative, hard-working, patient, methodical and good with their hands. Most Oxen are born leaders, they inspire confidence in all around them. But if you are an Ox, guard against being stubborn and always demanding your own way. You are most compatible with Snake or Rooster, least compatible with Sheep.

TIGER:Tigers are enthusiastic, brave, magnetic, warm and sensible. So if you are born under this sign, you are emotional and capable of great love. However, you have a tendency to get carried away and be stubborn about what you think is right. Tigers are most compatible with Horse and Dog, least compatible with Monkey.

RABBIT:Rabbits are the luckiest of all signs. They are also talented, friendly, shy, quiet yet ambitious. They win friends easily and keep them. They tend to be a little timid and sometimes panicky. They are most compatible with Goat and Pig. Least compatible with Rooster.

DRAGON:Dragons are strong, imaginative, passionate and sentimental. The Dragon is a popular individual even with the reputation of being foolhardy. Dragons are most compatible with Monkey and Rat, least compatible with Dog.

SNAKE: Snakes are attractive, smart, hot-tempered, wise and charming. Sometimes you may be lazy. Keep your sense of humor of life. Snake is most compatible with Rooster and Ox, least compatible with Pig.

HORSE:Horses are attractive, popular, charming, impatient, cheerful and talented. Your capacity for hard work is amazing. You are very independent, but may be egotistic. You are most compatible with Tiger and Dog, least compatible with Rat.

GOAT:Goats areaffectionate, creative, timid and sensitive. The Goat can be charming company. You are elegant and artistic but the first to complain about things. Put aside your pessimism and worry and try to be less dependent on material comforts. Goats are most compatible with Pig and Rabbit, least compatible with Ox.

MONKEY:Monkeys are quick, intelligent, humorous and witty. If fact your sign promises success in any field you try. Because of your extraordinary nature and magnetic personality, you are always popular. You must guard, however, against being distrustful of other people. This sign is most compatible with Dragon and Rat. Least compatible with Tiger.

ROOSTER:Roosters are proud, selfish and enthusiastic. You are a dreamer and extravagant to an extreme. Rooster is most compatible with Snake and Ox. Least compatible with Rabbit.

DOG:Dogs are reliable, honest, generous and intelligent. The Dog will never let you down. Born under this sign you are honest and faithful to those you love. However, you have a sharp tongue. Dogs are most compatible with Horse and Tiger, least compatible with Dragon.

PIG:Pigs are noble, hardworking and peaceful. You are a splendid companion, an intellectual with a very strong need to set difficult goals and carry them out. You are tolerant and honest but by expecting the same from others, you are naive. You are most compatible with Rabbit and Sheep, least compatible with Snake.

PRESENT SIMPLE

Данное время обозначает обычное, регулярное, повторяющееся действие.

	I, we, they, you	wear	hair	short.
He, she, it	wears
I, we, they, you	don’t	wear	hair	short.
He, she, it	doesn’t
	Do	I, we, they, you	wear	hair	short?	Yes, I do. No, I don’t.
Does	he, she, it	Yes, she does. No, she doesn’t.
How	do	I, we, they, you	wear	hair?		I wear hair short.
does	he, she, it
	Who	wears	hair	short?	I wear hair short.

Для данного времени характерны следующие слова-показатели:

Usually -обычно Often - часто Always – всегда Seldom- редко

наречия, которые обычно употребляются перед смысловым глаголом

Sometimes - иногда From time to time – время от времени Every day (week, month …) – каждый день (неделю, месяц)

наречия и словосочетания, которые употребляются либо в начале, либо в конце предложения

Example:I usually wear hair short.

Sometimes I wear hair short.

16. Complete the sentences? Use the correct form of the following verbs.

study, listen, learn, push, cry, fight, help, teach, understand, do

1) They …… two languages in the University.

2) She never …… to me.

3) He often …… with his brother.

4) I …… German.

5) You never …… me with my homework.

6) She …… very hard at the weekends.

7) I often …… at the cinema.

8) They …… English language very well.

9) He is very naughty – he …… other children.

10) She …… a lot of homework in the evenings.

17. Change the sentences from the positive into negative?

1) She works very hard.

2) We often see our neighbor in the garden.

3) These first year students learn very quickly.

4) Your job is very interesting because you meet a lot of people.

5) They do the same thing every day.

6) I know much about laws.

7) He is a lawyer and he goes to the court every day.

8) Every day different accidents happen in our city.

9) My brother wants to be a famous judge.

10) My sister likes to answer different questions.

18. Choose 5 or 6 adjectives which you think best describe either your own or a friend’s character. How do you or your friend demonstrate these characteristics?

Example: I am communicative because I like to talk with other people.

19. You are asking somebody questions. Write these questions.

Вопросительные слова к подлежащему (вопр. слово+смысл. гл.)	Вопросительные слова к второстепенным членам предложения (вопр. слово+ вспом. гл. +подл.+смысл. гл.)
Who What What + сущ. Which + сущ.	Кто Что Какой Какой, который	Who (whom) What + сущ. Which + сущ. When Why Where How How often How long   How many (much)+ сущ.	Кого, кому Какой Какой, который Когда Почему, зачем Где, куда Как Как часто Как долго, сколько (время) Сколько (количество)

Example:

· Who likes to watch TV in your family?

· What books lie on the table?

· When do you get up?

· Who do you wait for?

1) What language / she / speak / well?

2) Where / you / study?

3) Why / we / learn / Latin?

4) What subjects / he / study / at the University?

5) Where / you / speak / Italian?

6) How often / your group mates / write / to their parents?

7) When / he / help / you?

8) Why / your brother / smoke?

9) How much / you / spend / every week?

10) Who of you / go / to the library regularly?

20. Answer the following questions.

1) What people have good manners?

2) Which of the traits of character are most important for you in your partner?

3) Which of the traits of character do you most dislike in your partner?

4) How do you think, what people can not work hard?

5) What people are easy to communicate?

6) What people can always help you in difficult situation?

7) Who never says what's on his mind?

8) Who is interested only in his own thoughts?

9) Who always says what he thinks?

10) About what people do you have high opinion?

21. Speak about the people you admire. Explain why you admire such people.

22. Character Chainword

1. A person who does everything at the exact time.

2. The seventh sign of the Zodiac, presented by a pair of scales.

3. A person who has a strong desire for success, power, wealth, etc.

4. The eighth sign of the Zodiac, presented by a scorpion.

5. A person refusing to change one’s opinion, behaviour, in spite of argument.

6. A person full of energy, very active.

7. A person clever in deceiving, sly.

8. The third sign of the Zodiac, represented by a set of twins.

9. A hard-working person.

10. The ninth sign of the Zodiac, represented by an animal that is half-horse half-human shooting an arrow.

11. A person directed towards his own advantage without care of others.

12. A person who does not lie, cheat or steal.

13. The second sign of the Zodiac, represented by a bull.

14. A person nervous in the company of others.

15. An answer expressing agreement.

UNIT 3

APPEARANCE

1. Read some riddles about parts of the body. Can you guess what parts are meant here?

1) Two brothers live across a path but never see each other.

2) What is that above your head and under your cap?

3) What is the best thing to put into pies?

4) These two brothers live not far apart: one on the left, one on the right: but they never see each other.

5) It lives alone between two bright stars.