- •Государственное образовательное учреждение высшего профессионального образования
- •Английский язык
- •VI. Fill in the blanks with the suitable words in a proper form from the list below.
- •V. Fill in the blanks with the suitable words in a proper form from the list below.
- •IV. Fill in the blanks with the suitable words in a proper form from the list below.
- •II. Give synonyms:
- •III. Identify the word by its meaning. Make your own sentences with these words.
- •IV. Insert prepositions where necessary.
- •VI. Translate the sentences from Russian into English.
- •II. Give synonyms.
- •IV. Insert prepositions where necessary.
- •VI. Fill in the blanks with the suitable words from the list below.
- •1. The _________ economy has become increasingly unstable.
- •2. We _________ responsibility for meeting the targets.
- •3. Seventy per cent of the country’s ________ is with Europe.
- •4. I haven’t had much _________ from my stocks and shares this year.
- •5. There's a lot of _________ between computer companies.
- •6. One of the many _________ of foreign travel is learning how to cope with the unexpected.
- •7. Tiredness was the biggest ________ in the way of their attempt to rescue the climbers.
- •8. The government is planning to abolish __________ to farmers.
- •9. The weakness of the pound should give manufacturers a ___________.
- •10. The ________ between rich and poor is still widening.
- •11. The cause of the accident is still unclear and _________ further investigation.
- •12. The war has badly damaged the country's __________.
- •13. He is trying to __________ local and foreign businesses to invest in the project.
- •VII. Translate the sentences from Russian into English.
- •1. The train ___________ only at weekends.
- •2. A customs officer came ___________ the ship.
- •3. She hired ____________ to find out if her husband was having an affair.
- •4. Police are still no nearer to _____________ the crime.
- •6. Trying to solve the crime, they ___________ clues.
- •7. Her paper discusses the likely __________ of the global warming.
- •8. Nowadays there is growing interest in ___________, the main aim of which is to _____________ environment.
- •9. New companies often ___________ a loss in their first few years.
- •10. Let’s __________ and go camping.
- •12. She has taken part in several __________ of Roman settlements across Europe.
- •13. I want to have this package delivered by _____________.
- •14. The ship was carrying a ____________ of wool from England to France.
- •15. The skiing and the mountains were just _________.
- •Cargo, ecotourism, a private eye, to experience, courier, to preserve, out of this world, whodunits, gourmet, excavations, to track down, to solve, impact, on board, rough it , to run.
- •Exercises
- •II. Give synonyms.
- •VI. Translate the sentences from Russian into English.
- •Exercises
- •1. very large in size or quantity
- •2. to show smth publicly
- •3. the customers of a shop, hotel, etc. considered as a group
- •4. to be a sign or symbol of smth
- •5. action against those in authority or against the rules
- •6. very thin, in a way that is not attractive
- •7. extremely unattractive
- •8. to prevent smth unpleasant from harming or approaching you
- •9. coloured substances used on your face to improve or change your appearance
- •10. extremely unpleasant or unacceptable
- •11. to keep smb or smth safe from harm, injury, damage or loss
- •12. to eat more than your body needs
- •1. The Eskimos wear animal fur to protect them … the cold winter weather.
- •2. In many societies a lack … clothing indicated … an absence of status.
- •3. … the exception of the military, the divisions … different classes of society are becoming less clear.
- •4. The tattoos were also a sign of rebellion … order.
- •5. In preliterate societies body paint or face paint is used to attract good health or to ward … disease.
- •6. A tattoo is a design made … putting a kind of dye … a cut in a skin.
- •7. Nowadays in many societies rank or status is exhibits … regulation of dress only in the military.
- •1. Sheila carried a knife _____________ attacks.
- •2. Rachel was still putting on her ____________ when the taxi arrived.
- •4. As a kid, she was really ___________.
- •5. She’s beginning ___________ symptoms of stress.
- •6. I found the whole film ____________.
- •7. Nobody really knows what the marks on the ancient stones __________.
- •8. An ____________ amount of money has already been wasted on this project.
- •9. Vitamin C may help __________ against cancer.
- •10. Dan is actually quite nice, __________ his father.
- •11. The boxes of fish smelt absolutely _____________.
- •1. Этот теплый жакет поможет защитить вас от холода.
- •2. Звезды на американском флаге означают 50 штатов.
- •3. В отличие от многих актеров, Харрис – довольно скромный человек.
- •4. Столица была разрушена во время восстания.
- •5. Тебе следует больше кушать, ты слишком тощий.
- •6. Он был действительно неприятным и скверным человеком.
- •7. Поведение толпы было отвратительным.
- •8. Зимой я принимаю витамин С, чтобы предотвратить простуду.
- •9. Люди, живущие в пустыне, носят длинную свободную одежду для защиты от солнца и ветра.
- •10. Во многих обществах недостаток одежды означает отсутствие общественного положения.
- •11. Определенная татуировка на лице мужчины может отождествлять его как члена определенного племени.
- •12. Татуировки стали очень популярными среди молодежи.
- •14. Многие люди прокалывают язык и вставляют кольцо в дырку, потому что считают это красивым.
- •15. Раскраска тела и лица используется мужчинами в некоторых племенах как форма магической защиты от опасности.
- •2. Two people are on their first date. They ask and answer questions regarding tastes in cars, music, favourite colours, etc. On the basis of the answers, they decide whether they will have a second date.
- •1. 3. A husband and a wife are shopping for a car. He wants one type (for example, a SUV), she wants another (for example, a truck). They both make a decision.
- •VII. Write an ad about yourself for a singles magazine. List your best qualities. Do not write your name on it. Your teacher will collect and type each ad and give one copy to each student. Guess which ad fits each person.
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II. Give synonyms.
To predict, very important (necessary), real, useful, ensure, huge, important, headgear,
likewise, to focus on, purpose, sacred, influence, to influence
III.Identify a word by its meaning. Make your own sentences with these words.
1.a picture formed in the mind
2.to move slowly on the hands and knees
3.a deep underground place
4.people who explore caves
5.people who study ancient cultures
6.to show great respect for
7.beautiful decoration with images of flowers and geometric forms
8.a place someone is trying to reach
9.to respect and like
10.very finely made or done
11.not influenced by personal opinions or emotions
12.influenced by personal feelings, therefore perhaps unfair
13.long narrow underground passage
14.the object someone is trying to shoot at
15.to direct one’s attention to smth
16.a person who has been attacked
17.to break or divide up into the parts forming the whole
18.divided; not joined or united
19.used for decorating
20.connected with god and religion
IV. Complete the sentences using the words given below in a proper form. Translate
the sentences into Russian.
1.The conference ____________ the issue of population control.
2.The statue is a fine example of early Christian ____________.
3.The book _____________ him as a rather unpleasant character.
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4.The doctor ____________ me that I wouldn’t feel any pain.
5.Muslims come to ____________ at the mosques.
6.My ___________ originally came from Ireland.
7.Anna stood looking at her ____________ in the mirror.
8.Opponents of genetic engineering see it as a ___________ of scientific knowledge.
9.They were persecuted because of their religious ___________.
10.Jerusalem is a __________ city for Jews, Christians and Muslims.
11.He seems to have no interest in ____________ matters.
12.Computers form an ___________ part of any business nowadays.
13.There has been a ______________ change in people’s attitude to the environment.
14.The stockbroker bought shares in the company and advised his clients to do
__________.
Significant, to depict, to worship, beliefs, to focus on, misuse, holy, spiritual, art,
likewise, ancestors, essential, to assure, reflection.
V.Insert prepositions where necessary.
1.This year the company has concentrated … improving its efficiency.
2.Art provides us … access to the world of our ancestors.
3.These clues shed light … the history.
4.… summary, a personal and emotional view of history can be presented … art.
5.It is impossible to separate art and religion … everyday activities.
6.… brief, the way in which people enjoy art depends … their culture.
7.African art had a great effect … Pablo Picasso.
8.Artistic figures … spears and boats are believed to help them reach … destination.
9.Some people enjoy the thrill of hunting … dangerous animals.
10.The ancient Egyptians worshiped … many gods.
11.The reason … the creation of cave art is a mystery.
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VI. Translate the sentences from Russian into English.
1.Я не могу сконцентрироваться на работе, когда я голоден.
2.Он жертва своей собственной глупости.
3.Учитель разделил детей на две группы.
4.Искусство отражает религиозные верования традиционных культур в Африке.
5.Верят, что фигурки на носу лодках помогают им достичь назначения.
6.Невозможно отделить искусство и религию от повседневной жизни в племенных культурах.
7.Наши предки могли предсказывать будущее, используя различные фигурки.
8.Боюсь, что не могу вам дать объективное мнение об этой книге, потому что я
еенаписал.
9.Спелеологи чувствуют волнение, когда обнаруживают наскальные рисунки.
10.Исламские художники украшали мечети превосходными арабесками.
11.Археологи, специализирующиеся на каменном веке, верят, что искусство было частью религиозных церемоний.
12.Искусство отражает как самые основные особенности времени и страны,
так и чувства и эмоции людей.
13.Чем глубже изучаешь культуру народа данной страны, тем лучше понимаешь
ееисторию.
14.Символические образы были созданы в «Гернике» Пабло Пикассо, чтобы показать ужасы войны.
15.В соответствии с традиционной культурой племен, некоторые объекты искусства, такие как маски, головные уборы, фигурки, создаются не только для красоты, но и для применения их в повседневной жизни.
16.Хорошо известно, что цель искусства Африки и Океании – оказывать влияние на духовные силы богов, которые являются неотъемлемой частью жизни людей этих стран.
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17.Для большинства европейцев и американцев искусство главным образом служит для украшения квартиры, что делает дома более привлекательными.
18.Поскольку искусство всех стан становится все более интернациональным,
тем самым оно влияет на творчество художников разных стран.
19.Её картины изображают жизнь в Африканской деревне.
20.Это очень субъективное суждение.
21.Я позвонил в гостиницу, чтобы убедиться, что они забронировали для нас комнату.
22.Земля существует более четырех тысяч миллионов лет.
23.Его предки приехали в Америку с пилигримами.
24.Она почувствовала возбуждение, когда увидела в магазине превосходную расписанную вручную китайскую вазу.
25.Каждая квартира имеет отдельный вход, а сад отделен от фабрики высоким забором.
26.Мы пытаемся содержать это место в чистоте и хотели бы, чтобы вы делали то же самое.
27.Я ничего не могу понять! Не могли бы вы пролить свет на эту ситуацию?
28.Знаменитость была окружена друзьями и поклонниками.
Part 2: Fashion: The Art of the Body
Words to remember
protect (v.) – to keep someone or something safe from harm, injury, damage, or loss loose clothes are large and do not fit your body tightly: a loose cotton shirt
tribal (adj.) – relating to a tribe: tribal dress/leaders enormous (adj.) – very large in size or quantity
fascinating (adj.) – extremely interesting; making you very interested or attracted: a fascinating story/person/place