11th grade. Unit 4. Lesson 3. British dos and don'ts (New Book)

 

You are going to listen to the radio programme dedicated to the British character. Read the introduction to the programme. What is peculiar about the UK?

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (or the UK) is the country including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each of these constituent nations have their national identities. People new to the United Kingdom often struggle to distinguish the cultural differences between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. On the one hand, people across the UK speak the same language, use the same currency, have similar laws and policies. On the other hand, some customs and social expectations may vary between nations. Cultural differences are most visible in each country’s individual history and heritage. The Scottish, Welsh and Irish can sometimes find England’s predominance arrogant and may slightly dislike the English because of it. All four countries are influenced by the size, immensity, popularity and power of London.

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What does the speaker say about differences between British people, the middle class? What national traits of character are mentioned?

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11th grade. Unit 4. Lesson 2. Exploring Britain (New Book)

 Match the pictures to the names of three British destinations. Which of them looks the most attractive to you and why?

With so many stunning locations across Britain to visit, it’s hard to make up your mind where exactly to plan your trip. We can suggest the UK’s must-see beauty spots to add to your bucket list.

   The Giant’s Causeway

One of Northern Ireland’s best-known attractions, the Giant’s Causeway, north of Belfast, is a remarkable vast natural rock formation created millions of years ago by cooling lava. The basalt columns, protruding from the sea, make a majestic centerpiece – this whole area is a must-see. It is a popular road trip route, thanks to its cinematic cliffscapes which drop off into the Atlantic Ocean. This scenery was frequently used in the hit TV series Game of Thrones. Thousands of basalt columns have various legends associated with them, the most famous involving a fight between giants from Ireland and Scotland. Climb atop the colums for stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and keep your eyes open for all kinds of rare plants, butterflies, snails, and bees!

The Lake District

The Lake District National Park is in North West England. It is the largest National Park in the country and is considered one of its most scenic regions and England’s best destination for hiking and climbing. It is home to Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain, and Wastwater, the nation’s deepest lake. The region has strong literary ties too, which can be explored at the World of Beatrix Potter attraction and at Dove Cottage, William Wordsworth’s former home. William Wordsworth and his Romantic friends were the first to praise the charms of the Lake District and it’s not hard to see what excited them. The Lake District became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017, recognising its long history of hill farming – but for most people it’s the chance to hike and enjoy the gorgeous scenery that keep them returning year after year. The Lake District National Park is famous for its stargazing too and is listed as a Dark Skies Discovery site. Known for its beauty and greenery the Lake District has an abundance of awe-inspiring scenery to view on the way.

The Eden Project

Looking like a cross between a lunar landing station and a James Bond hideaway, the gigantic hemispherical greenhouses of the Eden Project have become a symbol of Cornwall. Dreamt up by ex-record producer Tim Smit, Eden’s glass-domed ‘biomes’ recreate major world climate systems in microcosm, from the lush1 jungles of the Amazon rainforest to the olive and citrus trees, and colourful flowers of the Mediterranean, South Africa and Australia. More than just a huge, tropical garden, Eden is a gateway into the relationships between plants and people, and a fascinating insight into the story of mankind’s dependence on plant life. Not only a mind-blowing visitor attraction, Eden is also fast-becoming a unique resource for education and knowledge towards a sustainable future.

Answer the following questions.

1. Which of the places

11th grade. Unit 4. Britain, Australia, New Zealand. Lesson 1-5. Vocabulary (New Book)

 

11th grade. Unit 3. Lesson 8. Dreamer

 Read about Live Aid concerts. How were they connected with environmental issues? Were they a success?

 

Live Aid was a concert held on  13 July 1985. The event was organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure as a charity to help the people of  Ethiopia. Five Ethiopian provinces received record low rainfalls in those years, which led to drought and crop failure.  

Promoted as a global event, the concert was held at the same time in Wembley Stadium in London, United Kingdom (attended by 72,000 people) and John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States (attended by about 100,000 people). On the same day, concerts inspired by the initiative happened in other countries, such as Australia and Germany. Watched live by 1.9 billion people, it was one of the largest-scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time. Such famous musicians as Mick Jagger and David Bowie, Pink Floyd and Queen, Madonna and Paul McCartney took part in the concerts. Phil Collins performed at both stadiums, flying from the UK to the US by Concorde.

Talking about the event in 2001, one of the organisers stated that while initially it had been hoped that Live Aid would raise £1 million, the final figure was £150 million. His effort highly recognised, Geldof received an honorary knighthood.

Ozzy Osbourne was one of the participants of the Live Aid concert in the USA. Listen to his song Dreamer. Watch the video and fill in the gaps.

11th grade. Unit 3. Lesson 4. The Materials Economy (New Book)

 

11th grade. Unit 1. Lesson 8. Grandmother's House (New Book)

 

11th grade. Unit 1. Lesson 5. Family breakdown (New book)

 

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11th grade. Unit 1. Lesson 4. How modals function (New book)

 Модальные глаголы:

must, have to, should (ought to)

1. Must и have to - используются для выражения необходимости что-то сделать.

I must leave. – Я должен уйти.

I have to leave. – Я должен уйти.

В этой ситуации must и have to используются взаимозаменяемо.

2. Разница в использовании must и have to

Must носит более личностный характер и используется для выражения личных чувств и ощущений.

I must do my best. – Я должен сделать все возможное.

Have to носит безличностный характер и имеет оттенок вынужденности.

I have to visit my doctor. – Я должен посетить своего врача. (Со здоровьем что-то не в порядке.)

3. Логическое умозаключение

Must используется, если говорящий делает вывод на основе имеющихся фактов. И хотя при этом у него нет полной уверенности, что его вывод – абсолютная истина, говорящий почти уверен. Русский аналог – конструкция «должно быть».

The ground is wet. It must have been raining. – Земля мокрая. Должно быть, шел дождь.

4. Mustn’t и don’t have to

Mustn’t = Не делай этого! Это приказ! (Don’t do it.)

Don’t have to = Не нужно этого делать или необязательно, нет необходимости.

You mustn’t be late. – Ты не должен опоздать. (Не опаздывай! Опаздывать нельзя!)

You don’t have to be on time. – Тебе необязательно приходить вовремя.

5. Should (рекомендация, совет, мнение о том, что необходимо сделать)

Модальный глагол should используется для выражения долженствования в форме рекомендации.

You should visit a doctor. – Вы должны (Вам следует) сходить к врачу.

Should – не такой «жесткий» глагол, как must. В отличие от него глагол should оставляет возможность выбора.

I think you should work hard. – Я думаю, что Вы должны упорно работать.

6. Разница в использовании should и must

Глагол must сильнее, чем глагол should. Should – это настойчивая рекомендация, но ей можно следовать, а можно и не следовать. Must не оставляет выбора – не следовать нельзя!

You should obey. – Вы должны подчиниться. (Это рекомендация, но ей можно не следовать.)

You must obey. – Вы обязаны подчиниться. (У Вас нет выбора, вы обязаны подчиниться.)

After reading the rule, do the test. 

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11th grade. Unit 1. Lesson 3. A modern Family (New Book)

 Click to listen to the interview with a statistician Tony Clarks

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11th grade. Unit 9. Lesson 3. Typically British

 

11th grade. Unit 9. Lesson 2. Stereotypes: Truth or Prejudice

 

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11th grade. Unit 9. Lesson 1. National Character

 

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11th grade. Unit 8. Lesson 4. News Report

 

11th grade. Unit 8. Lesson 3. The Festival of Art

 

11th grade. Unit 8. Lesson 1. At Home and Abroad

 

Listen to a radio calendar featuring the most popular next year international events in Belarus and match the events in the chart with their descriptions, then fill in the gaps. 

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11th grade. Unit 7. Lesson 7. Get Yourself an Agent

 

11th grade. Unit 7. Lesson 3. Verbs + Prepositions

 

Verbs with prepositions 

Often the use of one or another preposition in the English

language depends only on the verb that precedes it.

Предлог into

1. divide into (parts)                        разделить на части

2. get into the habit                          войти в привычку

3. translate into (a language)           перевести на (язык)

4. run into smth                               врезаться во что-л.

5. develop into smth                        развиться/стать кем-л.

6. turn into smth                              превратиться во что-л.

7. talk smb into doing smth             уговорить кого-л. сделать что-л.

Предлог on

1. advise on smth                            давать рекомендации по чему-л.

2. agree on smth                             договориться о чем-л.

3. concentrate on smth                   сконцентрироваться на чем-л.

4. debate on smth                           обсуждать что-то

5. decide on smth                           принимать решение (по вопросу)

6. speak on smth                            говорить на какую-л. тему

7. depend on smth                          зависеть от чего-л.

8. rely on smb                                полагаться на кого-л.

9. spend on smth                            тратить на что-л.

Предлог to

1. invite to smth                             приглашать на/к чему-л.

2. lead to smth                               приводить к чему-л.

3. listen to smb/smth                     слушать кого/что

4. speak to smb                              говорить с кем-л.

5. agree to smth                             соглашаться с чем-л.

6. apologise to smb                       извиняться перед кем-л.

7. belong to smb                            принадлежать кому-л.

8. happen to smb                            cлучаться с кем-л.

Предлог with

1. experiment with animals           проводить опыты на животных

2. share with smb                          делить с кем-л.

3. struggle with smb                      бороться с кем-л.

4. agree with smb                          соглашаться с кем-л.

5. communicate with smb             общаться с кем-л.

6. compete with smb                     соревноваться с кем-л.

7. concern oneself with smth        заниматься чем-л.

8. cope with smth                          справляться с чем-л.

9. cry with pain                              кричать от боли

10. deal with smb                          иметь дело с кем-л.

11. surround smth with smth         окружать что-л. чем-л.

12. sympathise with smb               сочувствовать кому-л.

Предлог of

1. inform of smth                          сообщать о чем-л.

2. know of smth                            знать о чем-л.

3. get rid of smth                           избавляться от чего-л.

4. speak of smth                            говорить о чем-л.

5. taste of smth                              иметь привкус чего-л.

6. think of smth                             думать о чем-л.

7. warn of smth                             предостерегать о чем-то

8. complain of smth                      жаловаться на что-то

Предлог about

1. advise about smth                     информировать о чем-л.

2. argue about smth                      спорить о чем-л.

3. ask about smth                         спрашивать о чем-л.

4. complain about smth                жаловаться на что-л.

5. decide about smth                     принимать решение о чем-л.

6. inform about smth                     информировать о чем-л.

7. care about smb                          любить кого-л.

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11th grade. Unit 7. Get Going. Vocabulary for the unit

 

11th grade. Unit 6. Lesson 8. Who do you think you are

 Listen to two people talking about famous people who have Belarusian ancestors and do the quiz:

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11th grade. Unit 6. Lesson 1-3. Belarus