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Раздел чтение

"Television, computers, books"

Fill in the gaps with the following words: Knowledge, atmosphere, information, centuries, computers

As far as books and computers are concerned, I can say in my firm confidence that computers will never replace books. First because they fulfill different functions. It's true that both books and computers contain (1)_______. But one computer is worth the whole library. So perhaps, computers will replace reference books because it's quicker and easier to find the necessary information in the computer than in reference books.

But I'm sure computers can't be compared to fiction. Historical novels, adventure books, detective stories, science fiction, romance, poems, recommended by teachers create a special (2) _______. They take us into the imaginary world of high human emotions, exciting relations. A computer can help you in reading these books without turning the pages but working on the computer demands certain effort. You are to sit straight, not to stoop; you keep your finger on the keyboard. Besides (3) ______ have a harmful impact on the eyesight. In my opinion, it's impossible to read "War and Peace" on the screen. We'll lack something important: the invisible contact with the writer who speaks with us from the past (4) ________.

As to TV, its role is expressed in the proverb, "It's better to see than to hear". Paraphrasing it we can say it's good to see after you have read. Screen versions of literary masterpieces add much to our understanding the author and arouse unforgettable emotions. But books are the greatest wonders in the world, which brings us (5) ________ and bring us up. Through centuries and distances we can keep in touch with the greatest minds in the universe.

What facts are true? What facts are false?

1. Tabloids contain information about political events.

2. Tabloids have long articles.

3. Articles in tabloids are about private life of famous people.

4. The Times and The Daily Telegraph are tabloids.

5. All Sunday newspapers are national.

Answer the questions.

1. What is your favourite book?

2. When did you read it?

3. Who is the main character?

4. What is this book about?

5. Why do you like it?

Раздел « Лексика и Грамматика».

1. Fill in “the” if needed.

The official name of the country is … United Kingdom of … Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The country is situated in … British Isles. The two main islands are: … Great Britain (in which are … England, Wales, Scotland) and … Ireland. … United Kingdom is not far from … Europe.

… UK is washed by … Atlantic Ocean in the east and by … North Sea in the west. The highest mountains are in … Scotland and … Wales: … Ben Nevis and … Snowdon. The longest rivers are: … Severn and … River Thames.

2. Put “to” before the infinitive where it is necessary.

1.My son asked me … let him … go to the club.

2.You must make him … practice an hour a day.

3.She was made … repeat the song.

4.He is not sure that it can … be done, but he is willing … try.

5.Let me … help you with your work.

6.She asked me … read the letter carefully and … write an answer.

7.You ought … take care of your health.

8.I looked for the book everywhere but could not … find it.

9.He was seen … leave the house.

10.We had … put on our overcoats because it was cold.

11.The man told me not … walk on the grass.

12.Have you heard him … play the piano?

13.You had better … go there at once.

14.I would rather not … tell them about it.

15.We shall take a taxi so as not … miss the train.

3. Поставьте глаголы в 3 предложениях на выбор в утвердительную, вопросительную и отрицательную формы Present,Past, Future Simple.

1. I (to do) morning exercises.

2. He (to work) at a factory.

3. She (to sleep) after dinner.

4. We (to work) part-time.

5. They (to drink) tea every day.

6. Mike (to be) a student.

7. Helen (to have) a car.

8. You (to be) a good friend.

9. You (to be) good friends.

10. It (to be) difficult to remember everything.