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pretty – хорошенькая

handsome – красивый

to be tall/ short/ of medium height – быть высокого/ маленького/ среднего роста

slim – стройный

well-built – хорошо сложенный

a bit plump/ overweight – полный

to lose weight – худеть

broad–shouldered – широкоплечий

straight hair – прямые волосы

haircut – стрижка

to wear one’s hair loose /done /in a knot/ in a tail – носить волосы распущенные/ собранные/ в узел/ в хвост

to wear one’s hair shoulder – length – носить волосы до плеч

to become smb. most – подходить, идти

to be like smb. about smth. /to resemble smb/ to take after smb. – быть похожим на кого-то чем-то

to inherit smth – унаследовать что-либо

to be short-sighted – близорукий

to wear glasses – носить очки

to look one’s age – выглядеть на свой возраст

to be … years younger (junior)/ older (senior) than – быть младше/ старше

generous – щедрый

gentle – мягкий

spoilt – избалованный

stubborn – упрямый

honest – честный

reliable – надежный

polite and friendly – вежливый и общительный

inconsistent – непостоянный

impulsive – импульсивный

to be very similar in character – быть похожим по характеру

to be clever with one’s hands – иметь умелые руки

to wash the dishes/ sweep and wash the floor /empty the dustbin /beat the carpet/ dust/ vacuum clean – мыть посуду/ подметать и мыть пол/ выносить мусор/ вытирать пыль/ пылесосить

to have much in common – иметь много общего

to be retired/ a pensioner – быть на пенсии

a wife/ a husband – жена/муж

a cousin – двоюродный брат (сестра)

twins – близнецы

mother-in-law/ father-in-law – теща (свекровь)/тесть (свекр)

a nephew/ a niece – племянник/племянница

II. Read, and translate the texts.

ABOUT MYSELF

To tell you the truth, it is not so easy for me to speak about myself but I'll try to do my best.

First of all let me introduce myself. My name is Olga, Olya for short. So I am eighteen now.

As for my appearance, you can judge yourself. I think there is nothing special in my appearance to attract attention. I am neither tall nor short. I am of medium height like my parents. My parents believe I am slim, but to my mind I am a bit plump and need to lose weight. My hair is straight and long, I do not like a haircut. I wear my hair either loose or done in a knot which becomes me most.

I am like my father about my face. But my blue and close-set eyes resemble my mother's. My father's eyes are hazel. Unfortunately, I am short-sighted. I wish I did not have to wear glasses.

My friends say I am easy to deal with but I am always a little unsure of myself, a little too nervous of what other people might say about me. I wish I were more reserved. I am stubborn and never drop my work half-way, always trying to achieve the goal I set. It is difficult to put me off if I have made up my mind to do something. That is why my interests do not change much with the time. As I am interested in ancient history, I prefer reading historical novels when I have some free time. When I am tired, I listen to music. I am fond of both classical and modern music, so my favourite performer is Vanessa Mae. I can play the piano a little but I wish I could play the guitar as well.

MY FAMILY

To begin with, I may say, then, that the family is a relatively permanent group of people related by ancestry, marriage, or adoption, who live together, form an economic unit, and take care of their young. The family is the most basic and ancient of all institutions and is present in all cultures.

I regard my family as the most important thing for me, so now I want to tell you a few words about them. I have got a mother, a 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 Irina Nikolayevna is forty. She is two years younger than my father. My Mum is not very tall, a bit overweight, looks her age and wears her hair shoulder-length. She is an easy-going person, very honest and reliable. If I have any trouble, I can always count on her help and understanding. My Mum doesn't work; she's a housewife. She keeps house. Of course we help her about the house: all of us do our share in daily household chores. My work is washing the dishes, sweeping and washing the floor. My brother empties the dustbin, beats the carpets, dusts and vacuum-cleans. Our mother and father do most of the shopping. However, cooking is done by Mum only. She is very good at it and she is clever with her hands.

My father Andrey Ivanovich is forty-two. He is the recognized head of the family. He is a broad–shouldered man with short black hair and hazel eyes. Everybody says that I take after him. By character my Dad is very polite and friendly. He's a businessman and works at a joint venture enterprise. He works hard and spends little time with us. He has to earn for our living. However in these rare moments that he spends at home he always finds time for me if I come to him with my troubles.

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 horror films and my mother likes «soup operas». My Dad is fond of sports and cars while my Mum is keen on gardening and knitting. But my parents have the same opinion about our education and upbringing.

My younger brother Alexander is two years junior and he is quite different from me. He's in the tenth form now. He does very well at school and I am sick and tired of listening to my parents speaking about his numerous talents. We are on friendly terms, but I should say he is too inconsistent and rarely does his best. In other words he is not bad when he makes an effort. He is very energetic. It takes him half an hour to do his homework and then he rushes out to play football because he is crazy about it. Andrew is rather impulsive and quick to make decisions though he does not always do the right ones. He has his own way in everything, and I respect him for that.

We have an elder sister, too. Dashya is twenty-five years old, but she does not live with our family. She is married. She has a little family of her own: a husband and a child — a four-year-old boy. He goes to a nursery-school.

I have already said we are five, but it would be more precise to say we are six, as there is one more member of the family. Our dog is the most important person in our house. Rex is a sheep-dog. He is very gallant and devoted to his masters. He does not like to stay alone when we are out, but whenever we come back he meets us with such joy and energy that make spirits bright.

Our grandparents are retired. My aunts, uncles, cousins live in different parts of Russia. On holidays they often come to our place. We have a very good time together.

Our family is very united. We like spending time together. I especially enjoy quiet Saturday evenings, when all the members of our friendly family are at home and nobody is in a hurry, and we are quietly sitting in our large and comfortable living-room, talking, joking, discussing our everyday affairs and drinking nice hot cups of tea with something delicious prepared by mother. So, we are always happy to be together and we wish one another only the best out of the best.

III. Supplementary vocabulary:

1. Appearance (beautiful, lovely, nice, (un) attractive, good-looking, plain, ugly).

Built: (lean, skinny, stocky, slim, slender, overweight, stout, fat, narrow-shouldered, to be of medium built).

Head: (bald, beard [biэd], moustache, dimples, mole, freckles, wrinkles, scar, chin, stubble).

Complexion: (fair, dark, ruddy).

Nose: (straight, turned up, aquiline, hooked).

Lips: (thick, thin).

Eyes: (deep-set, bulging, short-sighted, far-sighted).

Hair: (it) (thick, thin, dark, brunette, fair, blonde, red, grey, chest-nut, papper and salt hair, long, short, to have short hair-do, to wear hair-cut, wavy, straight, curly).

2. Character (trait, characteristic feature)

Positive (merits): clever (intelligent), bright, witty, wise, shrewd, well-read, hard-working (industrious), careful, gentle, calm (quiet), merry (cheerful), honest, fair, sincere, faithful (reliable), king, sociable (friendly), generous, modest, shy, strong-willed, resolute, firm.

Negative (faults): silly, dull, bore, naive, lazy, absent-minded, careless, harsh, hard-hearted, hot-tempered, nervous, irritable, changeable, dishonest, unfair, insincere, rude, greedy, taciturn, disobedient, strict (severe), insolent, stubborn, arrogant.

Neutral: optimistic/pessimistic, extroverted/ introverted, self-assured, ambitious.

3. Relationships

Positive: like, love, adore, worship, respect, admire, to feel equal and valued, tolerate.

Negative: dislike, hate, can't stand, despise, to separate, divorce, to part, split up, suppress.

IV. Using the supplementary vocabulary and the above stories, speak about yourself and your family.

V. a) Give the Russian equivalents for the following English proverbs and sayings (or translate them into Russian).

b) Explain in English the meaning of each proverb.

c) Make up a dialogue (or think of situations or short stories) to illustrate one of the proverbs and sayings.

1. Every day is not Sunday.

2. Don't wash your dirty linen in public.

3. As you make your bed, so you must lie on it.

4. Every family has a black sheep.

5. There is no place like home.

6. Like father like son.

7. An hour in the morning is worth two in the evening.

8. A little pot is soon hot.

9. Men make houses, women make homes.

10. Не got out of bed on the wrong side.

11. A good name is better than riches.

12. As like as two peas in a pod.

13. Blood is thicker than water.

14. He that has no children knows not what is love.

15. Love in a cottage.

16. Love me, love my dog.

17. Marriages are made in heaven.

18. Marriage goes by contrasts.

19. Out of sight, out of mind.

20. They are hand and glove.

21. То be up to ears in love.

22. To wash one's dirty linen in public.

23. A good husband makes a good wife.

24. Marry in haste and repent at leisure.

25. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

26. Every family has a skeleton in the cupboard.

27. It’s a sad house where the hen crows louder than the cock.

VI. Topics for oral compositions:

1. Speak about your parents.

2. Speak about your grandparents.

3. Do you have many relatives? Speak about them.

4. Do you have an elder brother or sister? Describe his/her family.

5. Is it difficult to be the only child?

6. You have three aunts on your mother's side. Speak about them.

7. You like/don't like your friend's boy/girlfriend. Explain why.

8. Describe your friend's family.

9. What does your father/mother do? Speak about his/her occupation.

10. Showing your family album to your friend.

V. Read, translate and reproduce the dialogues:

Dialogue 1.

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

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

Mr. B: They have five children, don’t they?

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

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

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

Mr. B: 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. B: How old is your nephew?

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

Mr. B: 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. B: 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.

- Your name is George Scott, isn’t it?

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

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

- You are married, aren’t you?

- Oh, yes. I am married and I’ve got two daughters.

- What a coincidence! I’ve got two daughters, too: Helen and Mary.

- What are your daughters’ names?

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

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

- They are at home, aren’t they?

- Sure. My wife Joan doesn’t work now. She runs the house and looks after the children. Emily is the name of my wife. She is a designer. She likes her trade and dreams of going to her office again. But she can’t for the time being.

- 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 a college.

- Do you have any brothers or sisters?

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

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

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

- It’s a long time since I went to Los Angeles.

- Too bad!

Dialogue 3. (Looking at Photos)

- A: Good afternoon, is your wife in?

- B: No, Jane isn't home yet. Won't you sit down?

- A: Thank you. It's a fine day, isn't it?

- B: Oh, yes, it's very warm and sunny. While waiting would you like to have a look at our family album?

- A: Sure. Who are these people?

- B: They are our parents. This man and woman are Jane's parents, my mother-in-law and my father-in-law. And here are my parents.

- A: I see. Your mother is very young and beautiful in this picture.

- B: And father? He is still a very handsome man, isn't he?

- A: How old is he now?

- B: He is 67, but he is still very handsome. And this is our son Martin. He is nineteen. He is a student.

- A: What a lovely face! Who's this?

- B: This is Jane's cousin, my sister-in-law. Her mother, Jane's aunt, is a famous actress, and her uncle is an artist, and a very good one. His son is also an artist.

- A: This is a very old photograph... Who's this funny little baby? A boy, isn't it?

- B: Yes, and a very big boy now.

- A: Oh! It's not you, is it?

- B: It is!

- A: And who is this elderly woman?

- B: This woman is my grandmother. She is a very nice, kind and loving grandmother.

- A: And whose photo is this? Who is this man?

- B: This man is my grandfather.

- A: In this photo, your grandfather is young and he's riding a horse. Is he alive?

- B: No, he isn't. He died a few years ago.

- A: I'm sorry. And your grandmother, where is she now?

- B: With us, in St. Petersburg.

- A: And who's this pretty girl?

- B: This is Helen, my girlfriend. She is very, very beautiful.

- A: How old is she?

- B: She's 19. She's a ballet dancer.

- A: Oh, I see. And who are these people?

- B: They're Helen's parents. Helen's mother is a very nice woman and very kind. And Helen's father is a very good person, too. He is kind and generous.

- A: Helen's mother is your future mother-in-law, isn't she?

- B: Yes, I hope so.

IV. Ask your friend:

1. Есть ли у него семья; сколько в ней человек; есть ли у него братья и сестры.

2. Кто его родители, где они работают.

3. Много ли у них общего.

4. Что ему больше всего нравится в характере отца (матери).

5. На кого он больше всего похож по характеру.

6. Может ли он описать свою мать (отца).

7. Ссорятся ли его родители, если да, то почему.

8. Любит ли он проводить свободное время с семьей, если да, то как они его проводят.

9. Есть ли у него родственники, часто ли он их навещает.

10. Есть ли в семье домашнее животное, как его зовут.

V. Act out the situations:

1. 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.

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

3. 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.

WORKING DAY OF A STUDENT

I. Words and word combinations to be remembered:

to get up – вставать

to wake up – просыпаться, будить

an alarm clock – будильник

to do morning exercises – делать зарядку

to make the bed – заправлять постель

to shave – бриться

to clean one’s teeth – чистить зубы

to wash – мыть(ся), умывать(ся)

to take a warm (cold) shower – принимать теплый (холодный) душ

to dry oneself – вытираться

to comb one’s hair – причесываться

to be ready for smth – быть готовым к чему-либо

to get ready for smth – готовиться

to be in a hurry - спешить, торопиться

to be late for classes – опаздывать на занятия

to leave for the University – уходить в универcитет

to get to the University by bus (trolley-bus, tram) – добираться до университета автобусом (троллейбусом, трамваем)

a credit test book – зачетная книжка

to apply make-up/cosmetics – накладывать макияж

to get to work late/on time – приезжать на работу поздно\ вовремя

be/ feel sleepy (refreshed, tired) – быть сонным\ хотеть спать (чувствовать себя бодрым/ усталым)

to catch a bus – садиться на автобус

to brush up on smth – освежать в памяти

to catch up on smth – восстанавливать знания

to do one's hair – делать прическу

to do the cleaning – делать уборку

to do the cooking – готовить

to do the homework – делать домашнее задание

to do the housework – делать работу по дому

to get dressed – одеться

to organize one's time – планировать время

to go to keep-fit classes – ходить на спортивные занятия

to have a hasty bite – наскоро перекусить

to sit up late – засиживаться до поздней ночи

II. Read and translate the texts:

I.

I'm in the first year at the university, where I'm studying English. My elder sister, Betty, is studying history at the same university. Betty can organise her time wisely, whereas I do not know what order I should do things in. I find it hard to get up on time, and usu¬ally I do not get enough sleep. I have to wind two alarm-clocks to make sure I do not oversleep.

My sister, an early riser, is awake by 7 o'clock, refreshed and full of energy. While I'm wandering round the kitchen, fighting the urge to go back to bed, my sister manages to have a quick shower, make her bed, put on makeup, do her hair, eat a full breakfast and set off to the university. 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, which always makes me feel guilty.

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 my sister and we have a snack at the university cafe. After classes I make myself go to the library where I spend about six hours a week reading for my seminars.

My sister and I come home tired. I always find excuses to put my homework off. Unlike me, my sister manages to do the housework and get down to homework. I like the idea of going to bed early, but quite often I have to sit up late, brushing up on my grammar and vocabulary, though I feel sleepy. My sister says that keeping late hours ruins one's health. Of course, I agree.

As my sister and I do not get any time off during the week, we try to relax at the weekend. One of my greatest pleasures is to lie in bed and read my favourite books. My sister is a sporty person. To keep herself fit, Betty goes for a run in the park; from time to time she works in the gym.

I hate staying in, and 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 than not I end up catching up on my stu¬dies and my sister goes out. I wonder how I manage to spoil my leisure time.

Every Monday when I awaken I think I should start a new life. I honestly think that I must become well-organised and correct my daily routine. I make plans to go to keep-fit classes, to do shopping with my sister, to do the cleaning and to do a hundred other good things. But then I remember that I have to call on my school friend in the evening, and I put off my plans till next Monday. It is always better to start a new life in a week.

II.

John Naylor, 24, is a successful businessman. Let's follow him through a typical day.

The alarm clock goes off at 7:00 a. m. John jolts out of bed at the same time. The automatic coffee maker kicks on in the kitchen. He jumps in the shower, shaves, opens one of the half-dozen boxes of freshly laundered white shirts waiting on the shelf, finishes dressing, and pours a cup of coffee. He sits down to a piece of whole wheat toast while he nips through the Fleet Street Journal. It takes him about 15 minutes to wake up and get ready. His briefcase in one hand and gym bag in the other, he hops in the car, ready to start the day.

He clocks in at exactly 7:45 a. m. He takes a seat in front of the computer and prepares for hours of phone calls and meetings that occupy his mornings.

At noon John rashes to the health club where he strips off the grey suit and changes into his T-shirt, shorts and the latest in design running shoes for tennis. In an hour he is sitting in the club dining room where he has scheduled lunch with a potential client. They discuss business over sparkling water, pasta and a cup of coffee.

At 2:30 p. m. he is back at his office, eager for several more hours of frantic meetings and phone calls. At 6:00 p. m. John phones out for delivery of dinner to keep him going through the next two to three hours he'll spend at his office.

John gets home at 10:00 p. m. just in time to sit down to a bowl of frozen yoghurt and a rerun of this season's most popular drama series before turning in.

III.

I am a student. I study at Altai State Technical University. I am in the first year of the full-time department, so I go to the University every day except Sunday. It takes much effort to study at the University and I try to keep regular hours. My classes begin at 8.15. I live far from the University, so I must get up very early. The alarm clock wakes me up at 6.30 a.m. Sometimes I turn off the alarm and lie in bed until my mother wakes me up again. While my mother wakes me up she is repeating the words: «An early riser is sure to be in luck».

I jump out of bed, open the window, do my morning exercises to the music, make the bed and go to the bathroom. In the bathroom I shave, clean my teeth and wash my face and hands. Sometimes I take a cold or a warm shower. Then I dry myself on a towel and comb my hair in front of the mirror. Then I go back to my room and dress. In some minutes I am ready for breakfast. I usually have a cup of tea or coffee and a sandwich or two. I am always in a hurry because I don’t want to be late for classes. At 7.30 I leave home for the University. I usually get to the University by bus. The bus stop is only a few minutes’ walk from my house. It takes me about half an hour to get to the University. So, I come to the University some minutes before the bell rings. I have enough time to get everything ready for my classes. My days are not like each other because I have a different time-table every day. As a rule I have 2 or 3 lectures and a seminar or a lab. Sometimes there is a gap of 2 hours that comes in between lectures or practical classes and it’s not convenient for both students and teachers. I do my best not to miss classes because I know that missing classes is a sure way to fail at exams. At about 12 o’clock I have a break for lunch. I don’t go to the canteen; I take a snack in the buffet. After the break classes go on. They are usually over at about 2 o’clock. After classes I usually go home but sometimes I stay in the reading-room to get ready for a seminar. After a day of hard work I feel very tired and I hurry home. At home I have dinner and a short rest, and then I do my homework and help my mother about the house. In the evening I watch a serial or a detective story on TV. Sometimes I go out with my friends. I go in for sports. Twice a week I play volley-ball in the University gym. I return home at 8 p.m. and have supper. When I stay at home in the evening I have supper with my parents. At supper we talk about different sort of things, including plans for the coming day.

At about 12 o’clock I go to bed. As you see, I am very busy and I always look forward to the week-end.

Answer the following questions:

1. What takes up most of these people’s time?

2. What things do you like / dislike about their daily routines?

3. Is their daily routine always the same?

4. Is their daily routine very different from yours? How?

5. What do you think about their social life?

6. Are they satisfied with their lives? Why?

7. What's your busiest day?

8. What do you usually do?

9. What time do you get up?

10. Where do you usually have breakfast, lunch?

11. What do you usually do after classes?

12. What time do you usually go home?

13. What do you do at the end of the day?

14. What do you do in your spare time?

15. What time do you usually go to bed?

16. What activities do you enjoy? Which do you dislike?

III. Read, translate and reproduce the dialogues:

Dialogue 1.

Victor. – Are you through with your homework?

Nick. – Oh, no Victor. I have so many things to do for Monday.

Victor. – But look at you watch. It’s a quarter to twelve. It’s time to go to bed.

Nick. – Never mind. Tomorrow is Sunday. It’s our day-off.

Dialogue 2.

– Hello, Nick! Did you have a good day?

– Not bad! The usual sort of thing. Practical classes, lectures. You know.

– Did you try to take your English exam ahead of time?

– Well, I did. But the teacher advised me to get ready for English better.

– I see.

– After classes I went to the reading-room. It took me an hour to make an abstract of the paper recommended by our teacher of physics. And then Kate turned up. As usual.

– So, what did you do?

– We had a long talk.

– Oh, yes. What about?

– Oh, this and that. Things. You know. Then we had a lunch.

– Where did you go? Somewhere nice?

– No, just the cafe round the corner. Then I returned to the University and stayed at the reading-room till 17 (5 p.m.)

– Sounds like a boring day.

– I don’t think so. There is a very good proverb: «Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.»

– I think you are right.

Dialogue 3.

– Pete, you look so tired. You don’t feel well, do you?

– It’s not that. I am really tired. I am going to take my last exam. It’s English.

– Then you have a lot of work to do!

– Sure. I’ve got a small cassette-player and I listen to different texts and dialogues. I read and translate special texts and retell them. I also pay much attention to topics.

– Excuse my curiosity, what mark would you like to have in English?

– You’d better ask me what mark I don’t want to have.

– I know you have been fond of English since your childhood.

– It goes without saying that English is my favourite subject and I don’t want to have «sat» in my credit test book.

– How long does your working day last now?

– From morning till late at night.

– If you go to bed very late, I think it’s very difficult for you to get up early.

– I’m not an early riser, so I get up at 8. I am sorry I must be going. Time presses.

– Good-bye. But don’t forget to have a short rest after hard work. I wish you luck.

– Thank you. See you soon.

IV. Ask your friend:

1. Когда он обычно встает в будние дни

2. Что он делает перед тем, как уйти в университет

3. Когда он уходит в университет

4. Как он добирается до университета

5. Что он делает, как только приходит в университет

6. Сколько времени продолжаются занятия в университете и когда заканчиваются

7. Есть ли у него возможность перекусить в университете

8. Сколько раз в неделю у него уроки англ. Языка

9. Нравится ли ему англ. Язык

10. Что он обычно делает на уроках англ. Языка

11. Когда он остается в университете после занятий

12. В какой день он особенно устает, почему

13. Чем он занимается дома, когда возвращается из университета

14. Следует ли он пословице: «никогда не откладывай на завтра то, что можно сделать сегодня».

15. Когда он ложится спать

V. Act out the situations:

1. Вы встретили своего школьного товарища. Узнайте у него, в каком институте он учится, нравится ли ему учиться, какой предмет ему больше всего нравится. Поинтересуйтесь, в какое время у него начинаются занятия и как часто у них бывает урок английского языка.

2. У твоего друга был очень трудный день. Спросите, сколько у него было лекций и практических занятий, когда закончились занятия, и почему он не пошел домой, а остался заниматься в читальном зале.

3. Ваш друг вчера сдал экзамен по английскому языку. Узнайте у него, было ли трудно сдавать экзамен и, если да, то почему. Поинтересуйтесь, какую оценку он получил, сколько времени ему потребовалось, чтобы перевести текст и подготовить устную тему.

4. Завтра у вас экзамен по математике. Ваш друг не был на консультации. Он позвонил вам и спросил, в какое время и в какой аудитории будет проходить экзамен, будет ли экзамен устный или письменный. Он также поинтересовался, сколько вопросов будет в одном билете и сколько времени дается на подготовку.

HIGHER EDUCATION

I . Words and word combinations to be remembered:

entrance examinations – вступительные экзамены

to get (to receive) grants – получать стипендию

curriculum – учебная программа, план

general engineering subjects – общетехнические предметы

to be enrolled into a University – быть зачисленным университет

a distance education system – cистема дистантного обучения

advanced knowledge – повышенного типа знания

to concentrate on smth – сосредотачиваться на чем-либо

a bachelor’s degree – степень бакалавра

a tutor – наставник, руководитель нескольких студентов

to carry on research – проводить исследование

to attend lectures – посещать лекции

to arrange examinations – организовывать экзамены

to be given a mark – получать оценку

to hold classes – организовывать занятия

teaching staff – коллектив преподавателей

to confer a diploma – выдавать диплом

to award a certificate – выдавать свидетельство

to graduate from the University – оканчивать университет

to cheat – списывать, жульничать

to examine – принимать экзамен

an examiner – экзаменатор

to fail an exam – не сдать экзамен

to pass\ to get through – справиться, выдержать экзамен

to take an exam – сдавать экзамен

to retake – пересдавать экзамен

to revise for а test– повторять к тесту

to study for a test – заниматься, готовиться к тесту

certificate – аттестат, свидетельство

degree – степень

graduate – выпускник

II . Read, translate and retell the text:

Higher Education in Russia

Historically, civilian higher education was divided between a minority of traditional wide curriculum universities and a larger number of narrow specialization institutes (including art schools). Specific-field institutes concentrated primarily in Moscow and Saint Petersburg; medical and teachers' institutes were scattered more evenly across the territory. Medical profession historically developed within universities, but was separated from them in 1918 and remains separate as of 2008. Law education exists within universities and as standalone law institutes; in 1990s many technical institutes and new private schools created their own departments of law; as of 2008, law departments trained around 750 thousands students. Selected narrow-field institutes thrived in remote regions due to their unique geographical placement (maritime and fishing colleges in seaport towns, mining and metallurgy institutes in ore-rich territories, etc.). In 1990s the institutes typically renamed themselves universities, while retaining their historical narrow specialization.

Russian higher education always fitted into a single stage resulting in specialist diploma. It took five to six years to complete. A specialist graduate needed no further academic qualification to pursue in real–world career, with the exception of some (but not all) branches of medical profession that required post-graduate residency stage. Military college education lasted four years and was ranked as equivalent to specialist diploma.

Since 1992 Russian higher education has introduced a multilevel system, enabling higher education institutions to award:

- Bachelor of Science degree (3 - 4 years of study);

- Master of Science degree (2 years of training after Bachelor degree);

- Diploma of Specialist (5-6 years of training).

Diploma of Specialist and Master of Science Degree give graduates the right to enter postgraduate courses and doctoral programmes.

In October 2007 Russia enacted a law that replaces the traditional five-year model of education with a two-tiered approach: a four-year bachelor degree followed by a two-year master’s degree.

The move has been criticized, because instead of reshaping their curriculum, some universities simply inserted a bachelor accreditation in the middle of their standard five or six-year programs. The job market is generally unaware of the change and sometimes Bachelors diplomas are not recognized as "real" university education, rendering the degree unnecessary and undesirable without further specialization.

III. Read, translate and reproduce the dialogues:

Dialogue 1.

OLAF: I say, John. What is a tutor?

JOHN: The Tutorial System is one of the ways in which Oxford and Cambridge differ from all the other English universities. Every student has a tutor and as soon as you come to Oxford one of the first things you do is to go and see your tutor. He, more or less, plans your work, suggests the books you should read and sets work for you to do, for example an essay to write. Each week you go to him in his rooms, perhaps with two or three other students, and he discusses with you the work that you have done, criticizes in detail your essay and sets you the next week’s work.

OLAF: Does the tutor also give lectures?

JOHN: Yes, he does.

OLAF: But aren’t lectures given by professors?

JOHN: Yes, they are, though professors don’t give many lectures. They are often appointed not so much to do teaching work as to carry on research in their particular subjects.

OLAF: Can you go to any lecture you like, no matter whether it is by a tutor or a professor of your college or not?

JOHN: Of course, you can. Lectures are organized not by colleges but by the university too, and so any member of the university may attend them, and all students are members of a college and of the university.

OLAF: You said that lectures were «organized by the university». Where is the university?

JOHN: It must seem rather strange to you but there isn’t really any university at Oxford as there is, for example, at Manchester or Bristol or Edinburgh. Oxford (like Cambridge) is a collection of colleges, each self-governing and independent. «The University» is merely an administrative body that organizes lectures, arranges examinations, gives degrees, etc. The colleges are the real living Oxford and each has its own character and individuality.

Dialogue 2.

Masha: I’d like to clear up some things about higher education in England.

Alice: I’ll do my best to help you.

Masha: What kind of institutes have you got in England?

Alice: I suppose, by «institutes» you mean educational institutions? We don’t usually call them like that. In Great Britain we have universities and colleges.

Masha: By the way, what is meant by a «residential» college?

Alice: It’s a college with a hostel, which is usually situated on the same grounds as the principal building. All the students live in the hostel and so does the majority of the teaching staff. There are also many non-residential colleges, which haven’t got any hostels.

Masha: I see. Now, what is the difference between a university and a college?

Alice: Well, first of all, the curriculum is different: colleges give a specialized training, and at a university the curriculum is wider. University teaching combines lectures, practical classes in scientific subjects and small group teaching in either seminars or tutorials. The last is a traditional feature of the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. The course of studies is longer – three or four years.

Masha: And at a college ?

Alice: It depends on the type of the college. Colleges of education, for example, have a two-year course, sometimes three, if the student is specializing in some particular subject.

Masha: Two years only – and you get your diploma! It’s quick, isn’t it?

Alice: Colleges of education, by the way, don’t confer diplomas on their graduates. They award certificates to them. Diplomas are conferred on graduates of technical colleges.

Masha: What about universities?

Alice: A university graduate will leave with the Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Science, Engineering, Medicine, etc.

Masha: Oh, I see. Thank you for the information.

IV. Ask your friend:

1. Доступно ли высшее образование в России и бесплатно ли оно.

2. Как рассматривает высшая школа высшее образование.

3. Какая новая система обучения введена в настоящее время.

4. Какие предметы изучаются студентами 1 и 2 курсов.

5. Когда студенты начинают изучать специальные предметы? Почему (высшее) образование играет важную роль.

6. Чем славятся (известны) университеты Оксфорда и Кембриджа.

7. Какую роль играет наставник в процессе обучения студента.

8. Как организовано обучение в этих двух университетах.

9. Чем отличается колледж от университета.

V. Act out the situations:

1. Вы студент АлтГТУ, вы хотите узнать у своего английского друга о системе образования в Великобритании.

2. Ваш друг из Англии расспрашивает вас о системе высшего образования в России.

3. Ваш друг собирается поступать в наш университет. Он хотел бы знать: как он может это сделать, и как организовано обучение в университете.

4. Один из вас студент АлтГТУ, другой – студент Кембриджа. Обменяйтесь мнениями о ваших университетах.

OUR UNIVERSITY

I. Words and word combinations to be remembered:

to found – основать

to enroll – зачислять

full-time – дневной

part-time – вечерний

extra-mural – заочный

distant form of training – дистантная форма подготовки

an academic year – учебный год

a shift – смена

to take an exam (in) – сдавать экзамен

a term – семестр

a senior student – старшекурсник

a state exam – государственный экзамен

student hostel – общежитие для студентов

a publishing house – издательство

a preventive clinic – профилакторий

a skiing lodge – лыжная база

to fall behind (in) – отстать (по какому-либо предмету)

to be good at smth – хорошо разбираться в чем-либо

ahead of time – досрочно

a credit test – зачет

a crib – шпаргалка

internship – практика, стажировка vacations

vacations – каникулы

to write a diploma – писать дипломную работу

II .Read, translate and retell the text:

Altai State Technical University named after I. I. Polzunov (AltSTU) was founded in February 1942 on the basis of the Zаporozhye Engineering Institute. It consisted of 2 faculties: the faculty of mechanical engineering and the faculty of agricultural engineering with a student-body of 360 people. In 1959 it became the Altai Polytechnic Institute. In May 1965 the Institute was named after I.I. Polzunov. In 1992 the Polytechnic Institute was transformed into the University. Nowadays it is the leading educational, research and cultural centre of the Altai territory. The university strives for being among largest internationally recognized centers of training of specialists in the field of science and education in the Siberian region of the Russian Federation. AltSTU does not only train specialists in many areas of national and regional industry, economy, humanities, but also retrains experts, improves professional skills for their adaptation in the modern world of info communication technologies and market relations.

It consists of head higher educational institution, Biisk Technological Institute, Rubtsovsk Industrial Institute, branches and representations in many cities and settlements of the territory and beyond its borders. 26 thousand trainees including more than 22 thousand students study at 33 faculties and 107 departments of the university complex on 65 programmes and specialties under the supervision of 1500 teachers including 200 professors, doctors of sciences and about 700 associate professors, candidates of science. In AltSTU there are 5 scientific and research institutes, Altai Technopark and Technopolis, 14 centers of science, 2 applied-research laboratories.

There are four forms of training in the University: full-time, part-time, extra-mural and distant. After passing entrance exams successfully, students are enrolled into the University on the competitive basis. The course of studies lasts for five years. Part-time and extra-mural students study for six years. Classes begin in September, they are over in June. Students study in 2 shifts. Student’s work is given a mark on a five point or one hundred-point scale. The academic year is divided in 2 terms. Every term students take exams. When their session is over students have vacations – two weeks in winter and 2 months in summer. Senior students have their practical training (internship) in different enterprises of Altai Region. Students who study well get grants or stipends.

Student research work is a natural part of training. Leading scientists of the University act as students’ scientific advisers. In the final year students write diploma papers and take state exams. On graduation students receive degrees of Bachelor and diplomas of specialist.

Research activity of AltSTU is based on 12 scientific schools in various fields of knowledge, science and technology. Over 500 post-graduate students including 30 doctoral students make research at the university. There are 58 postgraduate and 10 doctoral programmes at the University. More than 50 student's creative teams are involved in creative activity.

AltSTU is the unique university in Altai with Preparatory Faculty for foreign citizens, having the state license of the Ministry of Education and Science for teaching Russian as a foreign language. Graduates of the Preparatory Faculty of AltSTU can enter other universities of Barnaul, the Altai Krai (medical, agrarian, classical ones) and other cities of Russia.

AltSTU ACADEMIC DIVISIONS

Institutes:

Intensive Training;

Development of Extra Vocational Training;

Economy and Management

Economics and Regional Development Management;

Architecture and Design;

Textile and Light Industry.

Faculties:

Automotive Engineering;

Military Training

Humanitarian Education

Natural Sciences

Innovative Technology of Mechanical Engineering

Information Technologies

Food and Chemical Industry

Social Communication and Tourism

Civil Engineering;

Power Engineering.

III. Read, translate and reproduce the dialogues:

Dialogue 1:

– Hello. What classroom are we in ?

– Hello. I don’t know. Let’s look up the time-table. Here it is. English class, classroom 410, main building.

– Oh, goodness. How awful, I thought we had a lecture on history at that time.

– What difference does it make?

– It does make a difference to me. I planned to do English home-assignment during the lecture.

– You are a lazy-bone. You are sure to fail in your English if you go on like that.

– I bet I won’t: idle away my time during the term and cram the last fortnight. Goes like clock-work. An excellent method I must say.

– It’s no good with language training. I know it from my own experience. Speech skills and habits need hard and regular work.

– Well, we’ll see.

Dialogue 2:

– Hello. Haven’t seen you for ages. How are you?

– Hello. I am well at present. You see, I have been ill for a month and now I have many problems.

– Have you any health problems?

– No, I haven’t. I have fallen behind in some subjects. Especially, I can’t cope with math.

– As for math, I can help you. I am good at math and have passed the exam in math ahead of time.

– I shall be very grateful to you.

– As far as I know you left school 22 and you are on good terms with English, aren’t you.

– Yes, I am. English is one of the first subjects I have passed my credit tests in. I can really give you a helping hand with English.

– When shall we start?

– I think as soon as possible. Let it be this Saturday 10 a.m.

– Agreed. So, good bye. See you on Saturday.

– Good bye.

IV. Ask your friend:

1. Когда он поступил в университет.

2. На каком он курсе.

3. Что он знает об истории университета (когда он был основан, политехнический институт, на базе какого института он был открыт, когда политехнический институт был преобразован в университет).

4. Сколько студентов обучалось в институте в год его основания (обучается сейчас).

5. Сколько факультетов (общежитий, корпусов) сейчас в университете (было в год его основания).

6. Есть ли филиалы университета в других городах.

7. Чье имя носит университет.

8. Какие формы обучения (отделения) существуют в университете.

9. Платное ли обучение.

10. Есть ли аспирантура в нашем университете

V. Act out the situations:

1. Вы встречаетесь со своим другом в последний день экзаменационной сессии. Обсуждаете итоги своей экзаменационной сессии. Один сдал все экзамены, и видимо будет получать стипендию. У другого - сессия продлена по болезни.

2. Два школьных товарища встретились на вечере, посвященном дню первокурсника. Они обмениваются новостями: на каких факультетах учатся, трудно ли было поступить в университет, жизнь в общежитии, расписание занятий.

3. Начались каникулы, экзамены сданы, студенты строят планы: где и как можно провести свободное время. Один хочет поправить свое здоровье – с этой целью пойдет в профилакторий, другой думает заняться спортом, будет посещать лыжную базу, готовиться к лыжным соревнованиям.

4. Готовитесь к экзаменам по математике. Обсуждайте со своим другом расписание экзаменов и планируйте когда и как готовиться к ним.

IN THE CITY

Barnaul

I. Words and word-combinations to be remembered:

messengers – посланцы

subsidiaries – филиалы

metal-cutting lathes – металлорежущие станки

forge presses – кузнечно-прессовые машины

technical carbon – технический углерод

steam-boilers – паровые котлы

tyres - шины

engines for machinery – двигатели для машин

machines – станки

radio equipment – радиооборудование

cotton and synthetic fibres – хлопок и синтетические волокна

chemical and textile goods – химические и текстильные изделия

foot-wear – обувь

home appliances – предметы домашнего обихода

furniture – мебель

matches – спички

faceted diamonds – изделия из алмазов

lawyer – юрист

the Puppet Theatre – кукольный театр

the Young Spectator's Theatre – молодежный театр

to mark the 100th anniversary – отмечать годовщину

to house masterpieces – находятся шедевры

to render services – оказывать услуги

track-and-field hall – легкоатлетический манеж

II. Read, translate and retell the text:

Barnaul

Barnaul is the capital of the Altai Region. It stands on the left bank of the great Siberian river Ob. It was founded in 1730 by messengers of the Urals factory-owner Akinfy Demidov as the centre of mining industry. Since 1771 it has got the city status.

In former times the development of Barnaul was strongly influenced by the culture of St.Petersburg. History of Barnaul is connected with the life of many celebrities: Ivan Polzunov - a talented mechanics engineer, who invented and built a steam engine, Kozma and Peter Frolov-talented engineers, P.P.Anosov-metallurgist, N.M.Yadrintzev-writer, archeologist and explorer of the Central Asia, V.Ya. Shishkov - engineer and writer etc.

Barnaul was the city of wooden architecture and it has burnt twice. The fire destroyed the greatest part of the town. But some of the buildings have been well preserved in Krasnoarmeisky prospect, Internatzionalnaya and Anatolia streets.

In 1937 Barnaul became the center of the Altai region. The total area of Barnaul is 30847 hectares. About 700.000 inhabitants live in the city. The city is divided into 5 administrative districts: the Central district, the October district, the Railway district, the Lenin district and the Industrial district.

The visiting card of the city is the building of the largest provision store "Under the spire" in October square. But the centre of Barnaul is Soviet square. The Local administration, the Central Hotel, the Central Department store, the Central Post-Office and the Altay State University are situated there.

Along the main prospect of the city there are several educational institutions: the Medical University, the Altai State Technical University, the Altai State University, The University of Law, The Institute of Culture and Arts, the Music school, the Russian-American School, the Technological college etc. There are also the Agrarian and Pedagogical University in Barnaul.

Besides Lenin prospect is a busy shopping street. It stretches through the city for nine kilometers from the River Station to the industrial areas.

Barnaulers are proud of their new motor bridge across the river Ob, transportation loops and roundabout highways, which help to improve the environment of the city.

Barnaul is one of the most highly developed industrial cities of Siberia. The main industrial enterprises produce diesels and metal-cutting lathes, forge presses and technical carbon, steam-boilers and tyres, engines and machines, cotton and synthetic fibres, chemical and textile goods, furniture and matches, faceted diamonds and so on.

Several specialized medical centers operate in Barnaul, using modern equipment and facilities: cardiological, oncological, diagnostic.

There are 5 theatres in the city: The Altai Drama Theatre, the Musical Comedy Theatre, the Puppet Theatre, the Young Spectator's Theatre, the Small Musical Theatre and the concert hall with the organ. Every night they open their doors to lovers of drama, musical comedy, classical, pop music and dance. There are many art and musical studios and twelve cinema houses.

The monuments of the city are its history alive. The column called «Demidov's Pillar» was founded to mark the 100th anniversary of mining

industry in the Altai region In Lenin avenue you can see a common grave with the Eternal Fire, which was lit in memory of those who perished in the October revolution and Civil War, and Monument to A.S.Pushkin. The Glory Memorial on Victory Square is dedicated to the solders of the Great Patriotic War.

We have several museums in the city: the Museum of Local History, the Museum of History of Altai Literature, Arts and Culture. The pride of the city is the Fine Arts Museum, which houses quite a few masterpieces by old and modem artists. There are more than 80 libraries in the city. The biggest one is the Regional Library named after V.Shyshkov.

Dozens of sports buildings are at the disposal of our sportsmen: ten stadiums, 163 sporthalls, a special track-and-field hall, a hippodrome and a sport's airfield. The swimming pools «Ob», «Amphibia» and «Аvrога» are popular with the inhabitants. The citizens are proud of the Palace of Sports, where Regional competitions, Exhibitions, Fairs, City celebrations and concert performances are held.

People can go to the Palaces of Culture, to the parks and boulevards, cafes and restaurants or to spend weekend outside the city. The Ob provides fishing for summer months. More than 40.000 families are the owners of private gardens and orchards.

Five hotels and restaurants of Barnaul render services to Barnaul visitors and residents. They are «Altai», «Barnaul», «Central», «Siberia» and «Kolos».

There are 4 stations in Barnaul: the railway station, the airport, the river station and the bus station which connect our city with different parts of our country and abroad.

III. Complete the text with the words and phrases from the list below.

a – facilities/ b – transportation loops/ c – owners/ d – motor bridge/ e – enterprises/ f – celebrities / g – round about highways/ h – inhabitants/ i – disposal/ j – architecture/ k – equipment

1 History of Barnaul is connected with the life of many __.

2 Barnaul was the city of wooden __.

3 Barnaulers are proud of their __ and __.

4 Specialized medical centers use modern __ and __.

5 The swimming pools are popular with the __.

6 More than forty thousand families are the __ of the private gardens.

7 The main industrial __ produce chemical and textile goods.

8 Dozens of sport buildings are at the __ of our sportsmen.

IV. Underline the correct word or phrase.

1 Barnaul stands/ lies on the left bank of the greatest Siberian river Ob.

2 In 1917 the fire disordered/ destroyed the greatest part of the town

3 Lenin prospect runs/ stretches through the city for nine kilometers.

4 Several special medical centers operate/ arose in Barnaul.

5 The main industrial enterprises provide/ produce tyres, engines, electric pumps, etc.

6 The eternal fire was burnt / lit in memory of those, who perished in October revolution.

7 Five hotels render/ deliver services to visitors of Barnaul.

8 Four stations combine/ connect our city with different parts of our country.

V. Underline the correct grammar form of the verb.

Barnaul was founded/ is founded in 1730.

1. Since 1771 it got/ has got the city status.

2. The development of Barnaul was influenced/ has been influenced by the culture of St. Petersburg.

3. History of Barnaul is connected/ was connected with the life of many celebrities.

4. Barnaul burnt/ has burnt twice.

5. Some wooden buildings were preserved/ have been preserved after the fire.

6. The city has been divided/ is divided into five administrative districts.

7. The Local Administration, the Central Hotel, the Central Department Store is situated/ are situated there.

8. Barnaulers proud of/ are proud of their new motor bridge across the river Ob.

9. The eternal fire has been lit/ was lit in the memory of those who perished in the Civil war.

10. Regional Competitions, Exhibitions, City Celebrations held/ are held in the Palace of Sport.

11. The Glory Memorial on Victory Square is dedicated/ has been dedicated to the soldiers of the Great Patriotic War.

VI. Read, translate and reproduce the dialogues:

Dialogue 1.

– Excuse me, I am lost. Can you tell me the way to Central Hotel?

– I'm sorry. I'm afraid I can't help you. I'm new here myself

– Thank you, anyway.

Dialogue 2.

– By the way, what are your plans for tomorrow morning?

– Nothing special.

– Would you like to take a walking tour of the city?

– Thanks. I'd love to. What shall we start with?

– Let's start with the Glory Memorial on Victory square. We'll take an hour walking tour from there to the October Square and then down Lenin prospect to the River station.

– Is the museum of Fine Arts far from there?

– It's only a few blocks north. We'll be able to visit it tomorrow.

Dialogue 3.

– What should I see first, N?

– You should start with the Museum of Local History. I'll stop by and pick you up at your hotel tomorrow morning. Will nine o'clock be all right?

– Yes, it suits me fine. Will we see the Pockrov Cathedral tomorrow?

– Sure. It's not so far from the museum.

Dialogue 4.

– What should I see next?

– Have you been to the art gallery?

– No, I haven't.

– You should visit it. They have a rich collection of modern painting there.

– Can I go there tomorrow?

– Sure. Moreover you can go to true Musical Comedy theatre in the evening.

– Is it far from here? How can I get there?

– Oh, it's quite easy. Go down this street for three blocks, turn left and then go straight ahead for one block. You can't miss it.

– Thank you very much.

VII. Choose one of the prepositions.

1. The city is divided ___ five administrative districts.

a) into b) for c) by d) at

2. The impressive memorial in Victory square is dedicated ___ the soldiers of the Great Patriotic War.

a) for b) to c) in d) with

3. The names of many famous people are connected ___ Barnaul.

a) to b) at c) on d) with

4. Every year modern blocks of flats are erected ___the center and in the outskirts.

a) at b) in c) from d) for

5. More than one hundred ___our citizens have obtained doctoral degrees.

a) among b)of c) from d) out of

6. The Altai state Technical University is named ___I. I. Polsunov.

a) for b) after c) by d) over

7. The city is rich ___leisure time activities.

a) at b) with c) in d) on

8. The inscription on the Demidov column reads: “___ the Centenary of Mining Industry in Altai”.

a) for b) during c) by d) to

9. Large scale suburban and hot-house farms completely provide Barnaul ___vegetables.

a) by b) at c) with d) through

VIII. Finish the sentences

1. The main industrial enterprises of Barnaul produce ….

2. Educational Institutions of Barnaul are….

3. There are five theatres in Barnaul: ….

4. We have several museums in the city ….

5. History of Barnaul is connected with the life of many celebrities: …

6. Dozens of sport buildings are at the disposal of our sportsmen ….

7. The biggest library is …

8. There are four stations in Barnaul: ....

9. People can spend their weekend in the .…

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I. Words and word-combinations to be remembered: